Born in Boyle in 1911, her father, British army major Charles O'Sullivan later moved the family to the upmarket Saintbury House at Saintbury Avenue in Killiney. He cast her in Song O' My Heart (1930), partly filmed in Ireland before completion in Hollywood where she ended up, aged just 18. Another reception roomAlways independently minded, O'Sullivan fell out with Hollywood executives for playing her off against other leading ladies. But back to Saintbury House, an unusual castellated period home on a raised site and perfect for a Hollywood princess-to-be. The drawing room is double aspect with a period marble fireplace and huge bay windows overlooking the sea.

Source: Irish Independent March 30, 2018 13:07 UTC