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Subject: Hope All is Well Author: Erin [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 15:35:31 10/18/01 Thu Hello All, Not much activity on the board lately (understandably), but thought I might try posting to see who's out there! A few questions about RN's previous wives and his children. First, the wives: who were they? Any info on them? And the children: I know (thanks to this site!) that he had two sons, and was it one daughter or two? Anyway, do they all reside in England? Just trying to get a better picture of RN's personal life. Even though some portrayals of him would suggest he did nothing but drink in his spare time, it's obvious he had time for at least one other thing! Hope everyone out there is safe and sound! Best wishes, Erin [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Hope All is Well Author: Susan [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 17:30:55 10/19/01 Fri Hi, Erin! Good to hear from you. Sorry I haven't been around for a while. Besides being consumed by all the events since September 11, I'm currently taking classes every night of the week, went out of town for a few weekends, and basically haven't had time to do anything else ... So my apologies to anyone here to whom I owe e-mail ... or whose e-mails to me have been bouncing. I still have plenty of updates planned for the site but just haven't been able to get to them. I mean to get caught up soon though. I hope everyone else is all right and hasn't been directly affected by the tragedies. To answer your questions ... Robert Newton's four wives were, in order: Peta Walton (mother of Sally), Ann, Natalie Newhouse (mother of Nicholas), and Vera Budnik (mother of Kim). He has just one daughter, Sally. I heartily agree with you that far too many sources focus exclusively on his drinking. I've tried not to let it dominate my bio on the website, although I think it would be dishonest to sweep it under the rug and not mention it at all. (Much of the existing printed information about him comes in the form of humorous anecdotes, and the most entertaining ones happen to involve alcohol. And his reputation did have an impact on his career.) I hope a more balanced picture of his life will be presented in a full-length bio one of these days! (In fact, I'm hoping to find the time to write one!) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Hope All is Well Author: Erin [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:19:08 10/23/01 Tue Hi Susan! Glad to hear that you are well! Thanks for the info, and if you ever need help writing that book (hint, hint!) I would be happy to assist in any way. Here in L.A. you would think that some interesting stories would be floating around, but none so far. I have my ears open though. I try and frequent the memorabilia collectors shows here and sometimes you can find some real gems, along with a number of cons. I wish I had kept up my membership in the Motion Picture Mothers Association...that's where the stories surface! How I became a member is rather dubious, and let's just say it's not what you know, but who you know! I did get to meet some fascinating folks. Anyway, after all that rambling, I bought "Major Barbara" from and think that RN's performance was SO superior to Rex Harrison's that I still cannot fathom WHY RN didn't get top billing! Was Rex Harrison even ACTING? I think I know why RN got the reputation for "over-acting"...he put such feeling, depth and empathy into his characters that it gave them a life of their own. It made anyone standing near him seem as if they didn't exist. Except of course Charles Laughton who was the consummate HAM, but endearing nontheless. Until next time! Erin [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Hope All is Well Author: Matthew & Jack Newton [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:13:22 11/01/01 Thu As well as four wives and three children - Sally, Nicholas who live in London, England and Kim, who lives in Washington DC - there are two grandchildren - Matthew and Jack, twins aged nine who are sending this email. They live with their father and mother, Nicholas and Caroline. Matthew says, "I'm delighted that you like his movies." and Jack added, "Especially, Treasure Island." As Bob had two sisters, and a brother, there are many cousins (of Matthew and Jack) as well who live in England. I hope that helps satisfy your curiosity a little bit. There are number of people in LA who remember him, although it is getting to be a dwindling band. My father recently ran into Laureen Bacall in London who always speaks affectionately of my grandfather - he bought the Bogart's house from them in Benedict Canyon when making Around the World in 80 days. And there are others - all with tales to tell. Best wishes, M & J. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Hope All is Well Author: Erin [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 21:09:11 11/05/01 Mon Hello Matthew & Jack! Wow! How wonderful to share correspondence with relatives of a very talented and gifted man. I have two sons around your age and they too enjoy "Treasure Island", as well as the "Long John Silver" television series. Your grandfather continues to be a source of enjoyment and entertainment for many people of all ages. Thank you for the additional information. I like to hear the "nicer" type of stories about Mr. Newton, since I feel that far too much attention is paid to the other type. Thanks again to Susan for maintaining such a devoted website!! Best wishes to you all, Erin [ Post a Reply to This Message ]