Sally Field is probably one of the most well-known actresses of the last 60-odd years. She went from bubbly teeny-bopper in the 1960s hit TV show Gidget to Oscar winner and has had a staying power in Hollywood that is legendary. Her repertoire spans genres, from romantic comedies to gripping social dramas, but what about her historical roles? Let’s take a look!
The Way West (1967)
Hitched (1971)
Alias Smith & Jones (1971-73)
Bridger (1976)
All the Way Home (1981)
Places in the Heart (1984)
Forrest Gump (1994)
A Woman of Independent Means (1995)
From Earth to the Moon (1998)
David Copperfield (2000)
Lincoln (2012)
So, there you have it! Surprisingly not that many historical flicks for such a long career, but Sally Field has managed to pack a punch with the ones she does have! Which one is your favorite? Share it with us in the comments!
A Woman Of Independent means (1995) was pretty much the American answer to “A Woman Of Substance”, Sally Put on a brave face and portrayed the lead from her late teens to old age, her character was initially middle class at best then gets an inheritance and gets filthy rich but it affects her life in more ways than one, worth a watch even if only for the costumes!
Of her frock flicks, I’ve only seen Forrest Gump. I initially liked the movie, but it hasn’t aged the best.
Not a flock flick, but loved her in Remarkably Bright Creatures. She’s allowing herself to age naturally and is still beautiful. Incredible actor to boot!
Lov ed her as Mary Todd Lincoln in “Lincoln”. I also enjoyed her in “Forrest Gump”. I had enjoyed “The Way West”. I thought it had a better narrative than “How the West Was Won”. But I didn’t care for Field’s character in the 1967 movie or the costumes she wore.
I was briefly puzzled by the mention of Alias Smith & Jones, as I got it confused with a British sketch comedy series named Alas Smith and Jones (Smith and Jones being the names of the two leading comedians), which is from a decade later…
I suspect the fact that LINCOLN isn’t really a ‘fashion plate’ sort of picture (It’s mostly workaday sack suits or uniforms, if I recall correctly) is probably a contributing factor.
Also, I’m moderately convinced that Ms Sally Field ranks up there with Dame Judi Dench and Ms Emilia Clarke for ‘actresses who deserve to be left in place despite generating an overwhelming desire to hug them’ energy.
‘left in PEACE’ that should be.
I am reporting back after having watched Lincoln (future post forthcoming) that Sally Fields’ outfits are pretty much the only thing that kept me interested in the film. Well, her outfits and Tommy Lee Jones being an entire vibe. 😅
I’m terrible. I just can’t stand Daniel Day Lewis films. He’s great, but ugh.
OMG Places in the Heart. SUCH a good movie! I’m from that area of North Texas/Southern Oklahoma and felt pretty much all of that movie in my core. In the way of costuming, it felt pretty spot on for the Depression era although there may have been some fabrics, colors and hairstyles that weren’t completely time appropriate.
And I know it doesn’t fit the bill as a costume flick but Norma Rae just really captured that small textile town grittiness. Sally Field just does that earnest struggle part so well.