2639) Grace Patricia Kelly (12.11.1929-14.09.1982), Monaco: La Poste Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued a set of twelve Postage stamps featuring the films of Grace Kelly: Date of Stamp Set issue: 08.07.2022:
Other posts on Grace Kelly in this Blog:
Grace Kelly was an American actress who, after starring in several significant films in the early to mid-1950s, became Princess of Monaco by marrying Prince Rainier III in April 1956.
Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly made just a handful of movies before transforming from a Hollywood princess into a real life one following her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956.
Kelly was born in Philadelphia and after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1949, she began appearing in New York City theatrical productions and television broadcasts.
She gained stardom from her performance in John Ford's adventure-romance "Mogambo" (1953), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the drama "The Country Girl" (1954).
Other notable works include the western "High Noon" (1952), the romantic comedy "High Society" (1956), and three consecutive Alfred Hitchcock suspense thrillers: "Dial M for Murder" (1954), "Rear Window" (1954), and "To Catch a Thief" (1955).
Kelly retired from acting at age 26 to marry Rainier and began her duties as Princess of Monaco.
The couple had three children: Princess Caroline, Prince Albert, and Princess Stéphanie.
Her charity work focussed on young children and the arts:
In 1964, she established the Princess Grace Foundation to support local artisans.
Her organization for children's rights, "AMADE Mondiale", gained consultative status within UNICEF and UNESCO.
Grace's final film contribution was to the documentary "The Children of Theatre Street" (1977) directed by Robert Dornhelm, where she served as the narrator.
The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Kelly passed away at the age of 52 at Monaco Hospital on 14.09.1982, from injuries sustained in a car crash the previous day.
She is listed 13th among the American Film Institute's 25 Greatest Female Stars of Classical Hollywood cinema.
Her son, Prince Albert, helped establish the Princess Grace Awards in 1984 to recognize emerging performers in film, theatre, and dance.
A Philatelic Presentation of Grace Kelly's Films through iconic movie posters, by La Poste Monaco:
This Philatelic Document is titled -" Les films de Grace Kelly":
1) "Une Fille de la Province" (1954) - "The Country Girl" - Stamp of 1.38 Euro
2) "Le Crime etait presque parfait" (1954) - "Dial M for Murder" - Stamp of 2.40 Euro
3) "Le Cygne" (1956) - "The Swan" - Stamp of 1.50 Euro
4) "La Main Au Collet" (1955) - "To Catch a Thief" - Stamp of 2.00 Euro
5) "Fenetre sur Cour" (1954) - "Rear Window" - Stamp of 1.60 Euro
6) "Les Ponts de Toko-Ri" (1954) - "The Bridges at Toko-Ri" - Stamp of 2.00 Euro
7) "Mogambo" (1953) - Postage stamp of 1.42 Euro
8) "Le Train sifflera 3 Fois" (1952) - "High Noon" - Stamp of 2.20 Euro
9) "L'emeraude tragique" (1954) - "Green Fire" - Stamp of 2.40 Euro
10) "La Haute Society" (1956) - "High Society" - Stamp of 1.56 Euro
11) "14 - Hours" (1951) - Stamp of 1.72 Euro
12) "The Wedding in Monaco" - Stamp of 2.10 Euro (This is a 1956 31-minute documentary film covering the celebrations in Monaco leading up to the wedding of Prince Ranier III to Grace Kelly)
The Cover of the stamp album is titled - LES FILMS DE GRACE KELLY".
(The above Stamp Set is from the Collection of my friend Jayant Biswas who is a leading Numismatist & Philatelist. Post researched & written by Rajeev Prasad)
Interesting Posts on Monaco on this Blog:
1) "Ancient Postal Routes - 18th Century", Monaco: EUROPA 2020 theme: A postage stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by "La Poste de Monaco" (Monaco Post) on 06.05.2020
2) 44th International Circus Festival, Monaco (16-26 January 2020), being held at Monte Carlo: The theme of this edition of the Curcus Festival is the - "HORSE": A Stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by "La Poste de Monaco" ( Monaco Post): Stamp issue date: 06.01.2020
3) "Ballons Montes", Monaco: "150th Anniversary of the Balloon Post": A Stamp of 1.90 Euro issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post): Date of Stamp issue: 03.11.2020
4) Opera Singer - Julian Gayarre, Principality of Monaco: A Stamp of 2.56 Euro issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post): Date of Stamp issue: 25.01.2021
5) Opera Singer - Caroline Miolan-Carvalho, Principality of Monaco: A Stamp of 3.86 Euro issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post): Date of Stamp issue: 25.01.2021
6) The "Oceanographic Museum of Monaco - The Coral Reef", Principality of Monaco: Postage Stamps issued by La Poste de Monaco: Date of Stamp issue: 11.06.2020
7) Monte Carlo Masters, Principality of Monaco: A 2.12 Euros Postage Stamp issued by La Poste de Monaco (Monaco Post featuring the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters Tournament to be held from 10-18 April 2021: Date of Stamp issue: 12.02.2021
8)"Endangered National Wildlife", Monaco: EUROPA - 2021: La Loste de Monaco (Monaco Post) has issued a Stamp featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Long Snouted Deahorse ("Hippocampus gettulotus"): Date of Stamp set issue: 05.05.2021
9) "Monegasque charity Les Enfants de frankieworks Association", Principality of Monaco: 25th Anniversary (1997-2022): Las Poste de Monaco has issued a postage stamp of 1.43 Euro celebrating the miletone: Date of Stamp issue: 02.02.2022
For other interesting posts on honouring the work done for the blind/visually impaired persons please visit the following links:
1) A tour of Pune's Blind School and interaction with the students - a short story
2) A two-Rupee coin issued by the Indian Mints honouring Louis Braille on the occasion of his 200th Birth Anniversary in 2009 and a brief report on the Braille system
3) Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB): 100th Anniversary: A set of a Silver Coin of $30 and a Medallion issued by the Royal Canadian Mint on 21st March 2018
4) Launch of Mobile Aided Note Identifier (MANI) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI): Date of launch: 01.01.2020
5) Guide Dogs for the Visually impaired/Blind persons, French Federation of Guide Dog Assciatioons (FFAC), France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a Postage stamp of 1.16 Euro highlighting the role of Guide Dogs and their rigorous training in assisting the visually impaired/Blind persons: Date of Stamp release: 26.09.2022
6) Honouring Louis Braille on the Bicentenary of his birth in 2009
Posts on Coins and Stamps issued by France:
65) Jean Baptiste Poquilin (known professionally as "Moliere"), France: 400th Birth Anniversary (1622-2022): Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has issued Gold and Silver Coins celebrating the milestone: Year of Coins issue: 01/2022
66) "Smiley", France: 50th Anniversary (1972-2022): Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has brought out a 10 Euro Silver Coin celebrating the mileastone: Date/Year of Coins/Medals issue: 2022
67) "Animals at Dusk", France: La Poste, France (French Post) has brought out a 12 Stamp Booklet depicting Animals seen at Dusk: Date/Year of Stamp Booklet issue: 14.02.2022
68) Crafts - Luthierie, France: La Poste, France (French Post) has brought out a Postage Stamp of 1.65 Euro on the National School of Lutherie Mirecourt: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 14.02.2022
69) "Odeillo Solar Furnace", Republic of France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 1.16 Euro on the World's largest Solar Furnace located in France: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 28.03.2022
70) "The Grand Organ, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France: "Treasures (or Tresors) of Notre Dame Stamp Series": La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 1.65 Euro, depicting the historical Organ: Date of stamp issue: 18.04.2022
Other posts on Grace Kelly in this Blog:
EUROMED stamp issues:
Links on Banknotes & Stamps on Charlie Chaplin:
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