Dorothy McGuire was one of those Hollywood actresses who was more known for her acting abilities than her looks. She was very attractive, though, even beautiful, with her beauty being more than skin-deep. She had intelligence, integrity, serenity and grace. She also displayed a shyness and vulnerability, and I think there was something sad about her demeanour. Not so surprisingly she was suited to play dramatic and complex roles, later in her career she portrayed mothers often.