DePalma
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Not sure I'd label it the worst, but I don't like it, at all. I think Under Capricorn might be the worst, for me. I love Topaz.
I take Topaz any day over Thief.
Anyday!
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Actually Grant was twenty-five years older than Grace Kelly and eight years younger than
Jesse Royce Landis--who also played his mom in North by Northwest. Many people consider
To Catch a Thief a forerunner to the James Bond films and the role of Bond was first offered to Cary Grant who declined the part,-. apparantly Hollywood never noticed his actual age.
Grant looked like a lecherous old man and I just simply don't care for this film.
Good heavens he declined 007
Apparently the camera did noticed.
DePalma
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In my opinion this is Hitchcock's worst film. Such silly plot. Cary Grant was too old to start with. He looks ancient playing opposite such a fresh beauty as Kelly..is embarrassing to watch. In close-ups the bump in the middle of Grant's forehead looks like a potato. Also the wig Kelly wore in the costume ball was awful, like brillo sprayed gold.
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I love the stylish look of this film, such lovely people framed by the gorgeous French scenery.
Kerr always so classy, such a lady and a pleasure to watch, Niven gives a decent performance and Jean Seberg is just darling. Mylene Demongeot was a ray of sunshine, sexy, funny and very charming...a truly beautiful girl.
DePalma
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Marilyn and Davis are also favorites as well as Miss Lana.
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There will never be a worthy candidate to play Garbo. NEVER!
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In no particular order:
Greta Garbo
Anna Magnani
Vivien Leigh
Ava Gardner
Elizabeth Taylor
Barbara Stanwyck
Joan Crawford
Rita Hayworth
Simone Signoret
Audrey Hepburn
Brigitte Bardot
Marlene Dietrich
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In an article titled "Once Seen, Never Forgotten", written by Malcolm H. Oettinger around the time of "A Woman of Affairs 1928, said:
"Garbo had not yet banned all visitors from the set --remember, at that time she was only a leading lady. John Gilbert was the star of the film.
Without a doubt Garbo is one of the most fascinating studies in allure ever introduced by stage or screen. She's the soul of passion, the embodiment of desire, a rare combination of ice and fire.
"You are as beautiful as your pictures", I said. This was no news to Greta. She smiled indulgently.
"I don't even say thank you" she said. "I'm not flattering you, I'm telling you" said I.
"Is no difference" she replied calmly....I'm not a vamp. I do not know why they think I am. I do not like arguments with shouting and fists banging....I go home. As early as 1929 her fans were described as Garbo-Maniacs, something of a mild turn for an adulation that bordered on the psychotic"
By 1931, women, more than men were Garbo's largest worshipers. She had become in just a few short years an international sensation. As a screen performer she stood alone in a business filled with very accomplished performers. But I firmly believe that Garbo's extraordinary beauty and personality were her most powerful weapons and the main reasons behind her great success.
Cecil Beaton wrote: "Of all the women I've ever seen, Miss Garbo is by far the most beautiful"
George Hoyningens-Huene said of Garbo:" She's unequaled and unparalleled...she's so far superior to any other woman on the screen that she has to be classed appart, not compared."
Note: I'm bringing back the original thread from my post.
GRETA GARBO: THE FACE THAT SET THE WORLD ON FIRE.
More than any other actress in the history of the cinema, Garbo's eyes stand out as the most magnificent in shape and expression. They were langurous, deep set, heavy lidded and fringed with the most amazing long natural lashes. The mysterious shadows these fabulous eyelashes created on her face are visual poetry.
Garbo's face set the world on fire like no other actress of her generation. Her persona and everything she did on and off the screen was recorded as a major event. In private, Garbo was a far cry from the glamorous creature on the screen. Her clothes were simple and comfortable, slacks and shirts, a soft sweater or a cardigan...a slouch little hat. Still, she was copied and imitated throughout the globe. Garbo was one of the first personalities of the screen who's trends are still very much in vogue today. I'm positive that her unique features and lanky figure will forever be a source of inspiration to artists, fashion designers and particularly, movie fans.
I would love to hear your opinions on Garbo's beauty and I welcome your replies.
DePalma
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AND I do yours...I'm not writing another entry on his post...I'll stick to mine which by far are more interesting and fun.
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Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb....LOL
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Yes your Honor.
I'm with you.
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LOL
Are you having fun?
I am!
I love those BLANK spaces roflmao
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Jealousy comes in many shapes and forms. I can't help being a very witty and well informed individual. ROFLMAO
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Not to worry on my behalf...I come here to have a good time not to be bothered.
I have him on ignore and that's the end of him as far as I am concern.
DePalma
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I will find it tomorrow in the morning when my dyslexia is less tiresome...I will let you know.
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There's the post patrolman back LOL GOD I love that Ignore button!
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Noooooooooooooooooo, I think is lat 40s early 50s?
Really spooky though.
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Ummmmmmmmmmmm, I think you need to put the drink down now and say to yourself: OK, is time to leave poor John Gilbert alone....leave poor DePalma alone about Gilbert's voice and just relax...ahhhhhhh, yes, much better. Tomorrow first thing I will go to Blockbusters and rent the film.
"crossing fingers"
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LOL Flowers in The Attic?
By the way, you didn't even tried to help me with my question THANKS ALOT!
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Suave, soft spoken...there's something very romantic about it. I like it.
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Go to Blockbuster and rent Queen Christina. You will see.
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Elizabeth's sons are gorgeous, the girl looks like her father...a little bug eyed too..Elizabeth said the only thing missing on her daughter was the cigar.
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You are still coming in doubles...are you drinking?
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There's nothing wrong with his voice, at least to me, he speaks well and I don't find anything funny about it. Haven't you seen Queen Christina? Garbo didn't minded either, I am sure if she thought his voice would ruin the film she wouldn't have chosen him regardless of how much she wanted to help him, besides, he does look the part. Can imagine Olivier playing it.
DePalma
TO CATCH A THIEF: STILL A STINKER
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"To Catch A Thief" may not be among Hitchcock's masterpieces but its not the Master of Suspense worst film- my vote goes for the dull "Topaz" or the talky " The Paradine Case".
I think Valli was the reason Paradine didn't worked out. She just couldn't carry such a part. I love Ann Todd and I'm crazy about Peck. Topaz I take over Thief.
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