DePalma
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Here I am watching Butterfield 8 and again, I feel the same way I did the other times I've watched it...solely because I'm a BIG Elizabeth Taylor fan, of whom by the way I plan to write very soon LOL
I really don't think however that she deserved an Oscar for her performance in this film...I must say though, that in the scene at the bar with that black dress and those pearls she looks RAVISHING!
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There's a movie about a painting in a museum, every morning the glass appears broken, it seems that at night someone jumps inside the painting and there's a really spooky house with weird people in it...I saw this film when I was a little boy and I think Orson Wells is related to the film...I can't think of the titled to look it up.
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by the way Di...instead of judging my reply "only" you should read the comments that motivated it. There's always two sides to ever story my dear...and as far as they stand these two were not very nice to start with.
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Hello Di,
In all honesty, I was having a hard time editing everything at once, is not easy for me to write as eloquent as I would like to due to dyslexia...I opted instead to crop the articles in parts, thus making it easier to post instead of something so long in just one post. I wouldn't have minded one bit, if someone had asked in a polite manner to please re-group my posting and even move them to a place they felt was more appropriate...I would have done so gladly. Instead all I got was rudeness and criticism from people who as far as I am concern have no business in the first place telling me what to do.
As you can see, other members are enjoying my contributions and having a good time as well THAT is what really matters.
Thank you for your comment.
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Gilbert's daughter, Leatrice Joy Gilbert was a guest in the Garbo documentary.
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It has been said --among other things, that Mayer himself was responsible for his downfall from a confrontation Gilbert and he had about none other than Greta Garbo.
I find John Gilbert's eyes so penetrating and powerful.
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Well, if you must know...contrare to "not having a life" as someone in here told me...I been a movie fan since I was a little kid and in my free times more than anything I watch NOTHING but classic films and other more recent productions I find interesting. Yes, Iiked the movie and if you can rent it or buy it, go for it.
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Actually, I like all of them very much. I just feel terrible for John Gilbert, such a great star and such a sad end.
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Is a pretty good film. Now you got me thinking about Lola Falana's rape scene with the cops.
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YES!
Joan Goodfellow played Billie Jo Truluck
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The only thing that comes to mind with those names is When Billie Beat Bobby LOL
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LOL Your posts are coming as a pair...watch out or you will have the post patrol pouncing on your neck soon.
She got along fine with March as far as I know. Of Barrymore she was quite fond of and he adored her.
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Of all her screen lovers, Gable is my favorite. Their scenes had a real chemistry that was very appealing to watch. It has been said that Gable was one of the few actors she always welcomed to her closed sets.
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don't care for the different parts either. Put it in all one thread.
AND I don't care that you don't care. The posts stay as they are.
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Absolutely!
Of all her screen performances --in my humble opinion, the scene in Grand Hotel with John Barrymore in her hotel room is perhaps the most effective when it comes to speaking volumes with her eyes. When he tells her she doesn't really want to be alone, to please let him stay...she does something quite wonderful with her eyes...she looks up, then lowers her eyes and looks at him again...in that single shot you read that even at this most dramatic moment in her life, there's a glint of hope, a chance that perhaps everything is not lost...that she can find happiness and love with this stranger.
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CineMaven, I'm so happy you mentioned Monica, I think she's one of the most beautiful women in the world today.
Thanks,
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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."
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.
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dsclassic,
You should speak for yourself instead of "we" you are not a representative of anyone in this forum.
Like I said before, I am on vacation and having a marvelous time revisiting with my vast Hollywood collection and sharing my favorite topics. As far as I'm concern you are an idiot and I will put you on ignore once and for all.
Bye Bye!
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I'm going to do a little research and see what I can dig out.
By the way, thank you so very much for your contribution. I am so happy that you and other fans are speaking in her behalf.
Cordially,
DePalma
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The costumes are FABULOUS!
After so many years they STILL remain unsurpassed!
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The book was not a very flattering one.
Lana Turner's daughter Cheryl Crane also wrote a book.
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Hi,
As far as I know there are no books writen by the son of Joel McCrae about him.
Margaret Sullavan's daugther also wrote one.
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BD was another spolied brat.
BUTTERFIELD 8: NOT OSCAR WORTHY
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Yup, they thought that Black Beauty was going to die and the Oscar went to...BUT in all honesty and seriousness, Taylor is also one of the all time great actresses and beauties of the screen.
Love you Liz! Ooopsssssss she hates to be called Liz.
Sorry, Elizabeth
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