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Seniors bring Hollywood to Brightwood by recreating classic movie posters

Ralph Kemp as Marlon Brando in The Godfather
Posted at 2:55 PM, Dec 03, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-03 15:47:47-05

TOWSON, Md. — With COVID-19 cases spiking and a return to normal life nowhere in sight, the residents of Brightwood senior living are making the best of their time in quarantine.

Marketing Director, Mary Bauer, came up with the idea to roll out the red carpet and bring Hollywood to Brightwood

Residents dressed up as legendary actors and actresses, in order to recreate the posters of big screen classics they starred in.

Starring as Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch is Brightwood's own, Dr. Nancy Grasmick.

Dr. Nancy Grasmick as Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch
Dr. Nancy Grasmick as Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch

Playing Marlon Brando in the Godfather is Brightwood resident Ralph Kemp, 93, whose father founded the Mid-Atlantic staple, Royal Farms.

Ralph Kemp as Marlon Brando in The Godfather
Ralph Kemp as Marlon Brando in The Godfather

Introducing Bobbie Hansen, portraying Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's

Bobbie Hansen as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Bobbie Hansen as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's

With Jennie and Dutch Hall, reprising the roles of Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in The Proposal.

Jennie and Dutch Hall in the Proposal
Jennie and Dutch Hall in the Proposal

The couple, both in their 80s, actually married in June after they met last Fall while Jennie was touring Brightwood.

These are just a few examples of the posters created, and if you ask us they look pretty darn cool.

All of them have been turned into a calendar that can be purchased, with proceeds going to the Maryland Food Bank.

To get a copy, email Mary Bauer or call 443 739 4819.