Henry Fonda, as recounted by Jane Fonda at the 15th annual AFI Life Achievement Award dinner, as quoted in "Ailing Stanwyck Keeps AFI Date; SRO Tribute to Veteran Actress" by Todd McCarthy, Variety (April 15, 1987), p. 224
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There's nothing phony about her, either in life or on the screen.
— Henry Fonda on Barbara Stanwyck
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About Henry Fonda
Henry Jaynes 'Hank' Fonda (May 16, 1905 – August 12, 1982) was an American film and stage actor with a career spanning more than five decades. He was best known for his roles in such films as The Grapes of Wrath, 12 Angry Men and On Golden Pond. He is the father of actors Peter and Jane Fonda.
About Henry Fonda
Henry Jaynes 'Hank' Fonda (May 16, 1905 – August 12, 1982) was an American film and stage actor with a career spanning more than five decades. He was best known for his roles in such films as The Grapes of Wrath, 12 Angry Men and On Golden Pond. He is the father of actors Peter and Jane Fonda.
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