… that Maureen O'Hara's fiery looks make her perfect leading lady for the pirates and adventurers that were popular in movies in the forties and early fifties - she filled that role nine time in her career including Against All Flags, At Sword's Point, Bagdad, The Black Swan (pictured here), Flame of Araby, Jamaica Inn, Malaga and Sinbad the Sailor.
... that Maureen O'Hara wrote an autobiography called Tis Herself: An Autobiography which she says is "the tale of the toughest Irish lass who ever took on Hollywood and became a major leading lady of the silver screen."
... that Maureen O'Hara retired from acting when she was married to Charles Blair. He was an Air Force General and a Pan Am pilot who founded Antilles Airboats based in the Virgin Islands. When Charles Blair was killed in a plane crash Maureen O' Hara was elected CEO of the airline making her the first woman President of a scheduled airline.
... You know how stars are always saying the magazines make up stories about them? Apparently in 1957 stars sued Confidential magazine for false stories. Maureen O'Hara testified and you have to read this crazy story yourself because you probably wouldn't believe it if we told you.
... that the house Maureen O'Hara owns in St. Croix is for sale. You can take a tour here.
... that in the days of live television in the 1950s there was a popular show called This is Your Life. The premise of the show was that a celebrity was surprised by the host and taken to the studio where friends and family were waiting to tell the story of their life. We are enthralled by Maureen O'Hara's appearance on the show. The poor woman is at the Academy Awards when they come to take her away. Maureen is quite a good sport and doesn't seem to mind missing out on the Oscars. You will see her Irish family, her daughter and a special guest appearance by John Ford.
... Two of the most famous red headed women in a catfight. Maureen O'Hara and Lucille Ball in Dance, Girl, Dance from 1940.
On Location
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find Maureen O'Hara's star:
Walk of Fame Star (Motion Pictures)
7004 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
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… that Maureen O'Hara turned in some of her best work for director John Ford, including: 
… that Maureen O'Hara's fiery looks make her perfect leading lady for the pirates and adventurers that were popular in movies in the forties and early fifties - she filled that role nine time in her career including Against All Flags, At Sword's Point, Bagdad, 
... that Maureen O'Hara wrote an autobiography called 
... that Maureen O'Hara retired from acting when she was married to Charles Blair. He was an Air Force General and a Pan Am pilot who founded Antilles Airboats based in the Virgin Islands. When Charles Blair was killed in a plane crash Maureen O' Hara was elected CEO of the airline making her the first woman President of a scheduled airline.
... You know how stars are always saying the magazines make up stories about them? Apparently in 1957 stars sued Confidential magazine for false stories. Maureen O'Hara testified and 
Walk of Fame Star
