Thelma Ritter

February 14th – Thelma Ritter’s birthday.  In 2015 there is 113 years since she was born.


Thelma Ritter –a talented actress of best supporting parts.
She had sparkled and captivated our souls, minds, hearts.
In comedic characters Ritter was particularly gifted, bright.
For her performances she could maintain modesty & pride.

Character actress with strong presence, flawless execution,
Thelma outstood with performances’ impact, contribution.
On Broadway, in Hollywood she reached triumph, success.
Ritter fulfilled her childhood dream, ambition, goal, quest.

She’s good in each drama, comedy, biopic and musical part.
Via her characters conveyed wit, wisdom as state-of-the-art.
Thelma’s great comedic timing, sense of humor & physicality
Had shaped her on screen & stage down-to-earth personality.

Ritter’s success - evident in film, on stage, radio & television,
For which she had received critical acclaim, fans recognition.
Although without win, Thelma earned 6 Oscar’s nominations.
All her performances left lasting, powerful mark, impression.

February 14th – birthday of Thelma Ritter, gifted and skilled.
Distinguished by her voice & accent, characters’ truth & will.
Ritter’s remembered to this day for her devotion, versatility,
Plus acting passion, determination, work ethics & reliability.


Copyright©2015 Mila Alper


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