emwriterdude Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I watched 4 of the 5 silent films on last night, and I loved The Temptress. Camille was a little dull, and I had already seen Ace of Hearts and Laugh, Clown, Laugh, and their two of my favorites, so I watched them again. How was The Rag Man, I couldn't stay up any longer. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandykaypax Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I just caught the end of Camille. I was surprised at how modern her bedroom looked for a film made in 1921. She had a round bed, and a big round picture window, and these big rounded glass doors. I guess it was Deco, but at first glance it seemed almost kind of 1960's looking to me! SPOILER ALERT: Robert Osborne had an interesting tidbit to share after the film: Nazimova's version was the only version where Armand does not come back to see Camille at the end. Even the original novel by Dumas has Armand returning to Camille. But Nazimova didn't want to share her big death scene with co-star Valentino--she wanted to be the one to get all the glory! Talk about a diva! Sandy K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithFromKC Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I always enjoy Garbo's films and it was really great to see THE TEMPTRESS on TCM last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lux0786 Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I thought the music scores were terrific, especially The Temptress. Almost too good. Is it possible that a crack soundtrack can actually distract one from what's happening on screen? And if so, does it defeat it's purpose? The music was dazzling during the opening scene of Temptress and I found my attention divided between the soundtrack and Greta moving her way through the audience at the Ball. The music should probably be secondary to the action. The Kiss (1927), another Garbo silent, uses well-known classical music pieces throughout, which does bother me a little because of the familiarity. Great idea of TCM to have music score competition for silent films. It surprises me to read that folks talk about staying up to watch movies. I'm so into Tivo and VCR I hardly watch anything in real time anymore. Other great soundtracks for silents that come to mind at the moment are The Chessplayers, The Last Laugh, and Foolish Wives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencerl964 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I know Greta Garbo-(1905-90) is an acquired taste. Personally, I rank this actress as the single greatest of all-time-(in front of the camera) Even *Katharine Hepburn-(1907-2003) thought the same. & TCM is doing a superlative job/concept in it's annual "Young Film Composers" There would be such an erray of music that could fit that "FACE" of Garbo's though. It was probably a lot more easy than the previous years-(Chaney, Sr. Valentino) GOOD GOING TO TCM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orson4ever Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Wow(!), what a powerful film this turned out to be, particularly its ending. I never cease to be amazed at the raw emotions Garbo's face conveys to the camera. Obviously this film was to cement the theme that would repeat itself quite frequently in Garbo's filmography. And personally, I found the new score appealingly energetic and sophisticated. What a great feature to look forward to every year on TCM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extrvpretty8 Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Orson, you are so right, the movie is fantastic. Garbo acted so well in that film; I love it. The score is marvelous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsgarbo Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I was so happy to see that THE TEMPTRESS looked 'restored'. What a treat. As always, Garbo was enchanting and her acting especially the end WOW! Thankyou TCM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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