I think that it was so sad little Edie never had a life never got married never had children her life was looking after her over powering mother. I watch the documentary with a happy heart but a sad one 2 That I never met this remarkable woman god bless you Edie hope your having a better time up there then you did down on earth bless you.
Even if she were crazy what would people want? Them happy and free together? Or one being put in a nursing home and the other a mental institution?! People need to think before they judge!
These were simply two aristocratic women who weren't accustomed to doing anything for themselves. When the money went, the servants went. Very sad. The Maysles came just in time.
The family did not desert them. Many tried to help, the sons, they offered them a more easily manageable condo. They paid taxes on the property - and probably many other things. Jackie O and Onassis helped them. Onassis paid for the massive repairs of the house. He sent them packages with warm clothing, called them to hear how they were. Jackie sent them care packages, had clean towels, linen and groceries sent to them on a regular basis. The family did not abandon them.
But I also heard Little Edie say about making another film: Not for a million bucks - or not in a million years. Something like that. Besides, these two on the stage want to stress they did not exploit the two women, which, if we are honest, they did.
This was a great story....yet sad in many ways. I think these people used them. They should've went back & filmed once again. The women wanted their lives shown......so why did these files makers feel they may exploit them by some of the footage??
Who knows, it may have started out that way, but I truly believe that they all became friends & I am so glad we have this history of they two of them. So glad Jackie came & decided to help them. Nobody else was doing anything !
They were two women in survival mode...too prideful or fearful to ask for help. They were completely sane, trying to do the best they could do with what they had left.
I think that it was so sad little Edie never had a life never got married never had children her life was looking after her over powering mother. I watch the documentary with a happy heart but a sad one 2 That I never met this remarkable woman god bless you Edie hope your having a better time up there then you did down on earth bless you.
Both were very clever and insightful woman.
Even if she were crazy what would people want? Them happy and free together? Or one being put in a nursing home and the other a mental institution?! People need to think before they judge!
Little Edie did not belong in a mental institution. At all.
These were simply two aristocratic women who weren't accustomed to doing anything for themselves. When the money went, the servants went. Very sad. The Maysles came just in time.
You have to blame family in away.for deserting these woman
The family did not desert them. Many tried to help, the sons, they offered them a more easily manageable condo. They paid taxes on the property - and probably many other things.
Jackie O and Onassis helped them. Onassis paid for the massive repairs of the house. He sent them packages with warm clothing, called them to hear how they were. Jackie sent them care packages, had clean towels, linen and groceries sent to them on a regular basis.
The family did not abandon them.
Did you ask for the letter? If they are not doing anything with then they should give it to you?
But I also heard Little Edie say about making another film: Not for a million bucks - or not in a million years. Something like that. Besides, these two on the stage want to stress they did not exploit the two women, which, if we are honest, they did.
Why are Little Edie and Big Edie not mentioned in the credits of Grey Gardens? There is no mention of them at all.
This was a great story....yet sad in many ways. I think these people used them. They should've went back & filmed once again. The women wanted their lives shown......so why did these files makers feel they may exploit them by some of the footage??
Who knows, it may have started out that way, but I truly believe that they all became friends & I am so glad we have this history of they two of them. So glad Jackie came & decided to help them. Nobody else was doing anything !
Is al still alive?
No, he died in 2015.
Am quite of fan of Big Edie & little Edie. What a good job u folks did presenting them. I bought the video & have learned all I can abt them.
They were two women in survival mode...too prideful or fearful to ask for help. They were completely sane, trying to do the best they could do with what they had left.