Sunday, September 6, 2015

Hand-Picked

Joseph Brooks and Shelley in a pub still
for If Ever See You Again, 1978

Shelley starred in the 1978 feature film If Ever I See You Again. She played leading lady opposite Joseph Brooks, the director and producer of the film. According to Brooks, when Shelley came in to audition for the role of Jennifer Corly, he knew he had found his leading lady. He turned to is assistant and said, "She's got it!" He hand picked her for the role.