Kim Hunter quotes

Kim Hunter was an American actress best known for her roles in classic films and on stage. She gained widespread fame for portraying Stella Kowalski in "A Streetcar Named Desire," a performance that earned her an Academy Award. She also played the iconic character Dr. Zira in the original "Planet of the Apes" film series. Here are 7 of her quotes:

I remember that Scott Jacoby was a nice young man.

Kim Hunter

I think it's because it was an emotional story, and emotions come through much stronger in black and white. Colour is distracting in a way, it pleases the eye but it doesn't necessarily reach the heart.

Kim Hunter

I got so anxious sitting in the make-up chair for hours with my face covered. I had my doctor write a prescription for valium. I couldn't have done it without the pill.

Kim Hunter

My agent sent me the script and I loved it. I wondered how they would turn me into a chimp. My agent said it would probably not entail to much time. Just some hair and make-up. I found out that it was not so simple.

Kim Hunter

The King and Queen made the rounds after the film. We were told how we were to respond, and we were in a semi circle in the lounge area of the cinema, they came around after the King, the Queen and both Princesses.

Kim Hunter

It's hard to compare actors from different generations.

Kim Hunter