Steve - I just discovered your reviews and love them! Here's a story about Ms. Davis: back in 1974, I went to see her when she was doing her one night stands across the U.S., reflecting on her career. As the evening began, scenes from her old films were being played. Then they showed the scene in All About Eve, where she declares, "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night!" At that point the lights came up and Ms. Davis walked on to the stage. The applause was deafening! A true legend.
@@cavitebulls6921 Years and years ago there were popular stage melodramas and books about poor Nell, a virginal young women, being pursued by the villain trying to “have his way” with her. Usually she’d be chased in a snow storm and maybe even have to cross an ice laden river. Very dramatic!
Sad to say as a TOQ myself, it's been years since I've seen this movie....Thanks for reminding me of what a wonderful film this is. My niece who just turned 18 is becoming a classic movie buff herself, so I'm eager to share this with her for one of our next movie nights. Sooo good.
Kami Koren AN UNFORTUNATE SAD ENDING TO GEORGE SANDERS LIFE. THE ENGLISH ACTOR, DAVID NIVEN IN HIS MEMIOR , SAID THAT IN 1937, SANDERS HAD TOLD HIM HE WOULD TAKE HIS OWN LIFE WHEN HE BECAME 65 YRS. OLD. IN APRIL 1972, 2 MONTHS BEFORE HIS 66 TH BIRTHDAY, GEORGE SANDERS TOOK SEVERAL BOTTLES OF BARBITURATES, ENDING HIS LIFE. HIS SUICIDE NOTE WAS MADE PUBLIC. I THOUGHT THAT WAS IN BAD TASTE. GEORGE SANDERS WAS ALSO A WITTY WRITER AND HAD PUBLISHED SEVERAL BOOKS. HIS BODY OF WORK SPANNING 50 YEARS WAS VARIED ; THOUGH MANY OF HIS CHARACTERS WERE MEMORABLE SCOUNDRELS. HE HAD BEEN MARRIED 4 TIMES
*"When we get home, you're gonna get into that girdle and act for two and a half hours!"* (Margot) "I couldn't get into that girdle in two and a half hours." (Birdie) I LOVE that line!
Steve, it's wonderful how you can be SO uninhibitedly, hilariously funny, and yet I can still see the elegant, deep, full hearted, gentleman underneath. Thank you, again, for giving me such fun. Love from a tired old married lady from San Diego, CA.
@@char1737 The happy thing is that we can find Steve's videos going way back and binge watch them. Now, that's entertainment. I just love him. His reviews and HIM.
This is as close to perfection as a movie can possibly get. Just simple sets, none of that CGI/SFX stuff like you see nowadays, but it leaves those in the dust. The acting, plot, and dialogue keeps me riveted every time I watch it!
I remember seeing Anne Baxter in an interview when asked why she should get a best actor and not a supporting actor, in-which she answered. "The movie isn't called All About Margo" And I guess she was right. But years later she often regretted doing that, realizing that both her and Bette's chances of getting awards that year would of been much higher if she just accepted a supporting nod. Although personally I always thought Gloria Swanson should of won best actress that year. That said, another fabulous review Steve.
I've always thought if the shoe had been on the other foot, Bette would have demanded the same thing. It's not the only time two actors have been up in the same film, it was a theory that it caused them to cancel each other out. I don't think so. Anne Baxter was good, but Bette was the stand-out performance. For my money, if anyome should have won for "Eve" it chould have been Thelma Ritter...who should have won for everything she was nominated for. Steve
@@stevenhayes4063 Thelma Ritter was great in just about everything she was in. Loved her in A letter to Three Wives. Love all your reviews, I never miss one.
Oh Mike! I'm thrilled to have another friend in the UK! You made my day! Welsome aboard! I hope you subscribe so I can visit yu monthly with another goodie! Thanks so much and Happy Summer! here's to you , the UK and the Movies!!! Best; Steve
I loved Bette’s comment to Joe Mankiewicz several years after she made this film with him. She was in the process of divorcing Gary Merrell and she walked up to Joe said, “Joe. You never told me about the sequel!”
Congratulations to you and Johnny! I so look forward to what you will do next! Thank you for such interesting and fabulously entertaining reviews. My Mother grew up in LA in the 30's and 40's and worked at I. Magnin in Pasadena where many of these stars shopped. She had her share of stories about some of these celebrities! My Mom just had her 88th birthday and she just adores you and loves to watch your reviews! Thank you for the joy! Much love and happiness to you, Steve!
STEVE! I feel like you and I should definitely kibitz. We share a giant LOVE of the golden age of Hollywood!! Finally, I've found someone else doing these reviews. Keep up the fantastic work!
Edith Head's black dress for Bette's 'bumpy night' was a legendary story. A seamstress had miscalculated and the neck opening was far too big and misshapen- horrible. They didn't have time to redesign the dress and Edith was in a panic. Bette took the oversize neck opening pushed it down baring her shoulders and VOILA! THE DRESS! It is a chocolate brown heavy silk that Edith chose because it films very lush in black and white. If you look closely you can see the so chic ermine trim!
One of my favorite movies. "We're all busy little bees, full of stings, making honey day and night. Aren't we, honey?" So many lines from this movie are classic!
I just discovered you. Where have I been? I love love love your reviews. Your taste in movies runs parallel to mine and it certainly is fun to see how much alike we think. Rave on hunny!
They should invite you over to TCM and do a guest hosting spot. But they probably are not comfortable with the queens who love the classic movies. Too bad. It's the gay queens who keep these stars of the 20s 30s 40s and 50s in the public eye. Why is that? We just have better taste, that's all.
Such a great wonderful idea. TCM has unfortunately become the station with the most boring hosts. Steve Hays loves the movies , cares more than anyone on that show. Come on , we love him, and want him on TCM.
Happy 100th Episode! And what a great film to review. This is my favorite Bette Davis movie, hands down. Great writing, great acting, and it has Thelma Ritter! Congrats again, Steve. XOXO.
In the intro scene, one of Thelma Ritter's lines was "I remember that tour. It was so cold the brassieres were snappin' like matzohs," but it was cut by the censors.
Just found out about your channel, and I have to tell you Steve Hayes, I have instantly become a fan. Saw and listened to you review "A Summer Place" just last night (my very first encounter with your channel), and I was hooked. Yes sir TOQ At The Movies, meeting you was love at first sight!
OMG! You made my day! Please subscribe so I can visit you every month with another classic! Thanks SO much for watching and for your lovely commments Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Just knowing that I made your day Steve, has made mine. And I wasn't just being kind, I was just calling it like I see it. You really do seem to be a lovely and sweet person. But I also appreciate your analyses of movies (which you articulate exceptionally well), and the breadth and depth of your knowledge of movies, actors, and back story info. Intelligence is sexy! Or is it intellect? I don't know, maybe both. Anyway, keep it coming friend. Cause I'm "fan girling over you Steve". P.S. I just subscribed.
wonderful! loved watching you talk about 'all about eve'. along with 'now voyager' this is my favorite bette davis movie. and a salute to the legendary celeste holm...who in her 90's is still with us!
One of mine too! Thanks so much for watching. Don't for get to subscribe if you haven't already and please push the "LIKE" button. Stay well. Stay SAFE! Best; Steve
Welcome aboard! I hope you subscribe, si I can visit you with a new episode/ classic movie every month! Have a lovely summer and thanks for watching! Steve
Congrats on your 100th episode Steve - I'm another fan from England; found you through your review of 'The Maltese Falcon' and have been eagerly following each new instalment ever since. Long live the Tired Old Movie Queen!
Long live my Brit friends like you, Helen! I LOVE Great Britain and had a wonderful trip to London and Sussex two years ago. Can't wait to come back! Thanks for watching . Be well and be safe!
Thanks Steve, this is fun, and I look forward to watching the rest of your episodes. I used to work with you way back in the mid-80s slingin' hash and doing the catered functions at the Met and you were always fun to be around.
Happy Birthday Steve, 100 shows is quite an achievement and you have chosen the prefect movie for the perfect podcast. We in England once more salute up and send pour love and respects. Edmund
I can only imagine what Claudette Colbert thought about this film. She was offered the role and was preparing to star in it when she got injured. This injury prevented her from taking on "Margo" and thus Bette Davis was offered the role of a lifetime.
Claudette was hurt while giving a marvelous performance in the terrically under-rated ''Three Came Home,'' the true story of author Agnes Keith when she was trapped in a Japanese concentration camp. For some reason, Fox never bothered to renew it's copyright and the film fell into ;public domain. Happily though. It's available in its entirety on RUclips. If you've never seen it, look it up for not only Claudette Colbert's performance, but also the touching performance of Sessue Hayakawa. .
Steve, I love your reviews. You've gotten me to to view some films I had never wanted to see and I ended up liking them all. Your love of these films shines through. Congrats on this being the 100th. Considering your many, many talents, could you do a review of "The Women"?
Yes, I am a great fan of you from Brazil. I want to watch all your videos on RUclips, because you really understand about good movies. You are an inspiration, thank you for your comments.
Congratulations on Episode 100!!! So tell us: Has it been a bumpy night??? Seriously, thank you for reviewing All About Eve, a wonderful film that I never get tired of watching.
Mark Miller did you know the story there? Bette is seemingly influenced by Tallulah in this role. In fact, Tallulah was known to make big comments about how Bette 'stole' her look and approach for the role. She always adamantly believed Bette based Margot on herself. Bette and Mankiewicz always denied it, but so wouldn't they? Bankhead may have been able to sue if they admitted it was true, she might be entitled to a share in profits or something. Apparently though, she wasn't even considered for the role! I think, because for some crazy reason she never took off as a screen actress sadly, and we only have a few big roles of hers as proof of her talent. However, she DID manage a Hitchcock AND a minor Lubitsch, albeit one made in his final illness and for which he obviously was less involved with. She did actually do Margot Channing a couple of years later in a radio production. I bet the listeners had a well informed opinion of who, if anyone, Bette based her Margot on after that play aired!
It's so crazy how they treated older actresses back then. In All About Eve Bette Davis' character is 40, and in Sunset Boulevard Gloria Swanson's character is 50 but in both movies everybody acts like they are geriatric. There's even a line in All About Eve where Gary Merrill (who was practically the same age as Bette Davis) says to her "There's a rumor that you were the lead in 'Our American Cousin' the night Lincoln was shot."
Happy 100th to you and all the crew! Wonderful series, always a delight, and dahling, please keep 'em coming! From a Charles Pierce fan extraordinaire, your Bette voice is perfect, too! Mwuah!!!!
Talk about From The Archives ... I keep getting milestone episodes of yours on my "Recommended" RUclips today, and I must say I love them! I hope you're on your 200th episode by now! What I didn't hear you mention was that while Anne Baxter was hired because she looked like Claudette Colbert ... that's because Claudette Colbert was originally slated to play Margot, but suffered a back injury on another film and was unable to make it. Paging Bette Davis!!! Also, it's interesting that both Anne Baxter and Bette Davis were nominated for Best Actress, as was Gloria Swanson for "Sunset Boulevard," and they ALL lost to Judy Holliday (and I can't even remember the name of her film!) She was wonderful, but she certainly was no Bette Davis or Gloria Swanson, or even Anne Baxter!
Claudette had broken her back filming "Three Came Home" and Bette was a last minute replacement. The Judy Holliday film is "Born Yesterday" and it's wonderful. I'm so glad that you're watching back episodes and hope you will subscribe to get all the new ones. Have a wonderful summer and thanks for watching.
This a very appropriate way to celebrate your 100th review. I've seen them all (some more than once), by the way. This is probably my favorite BD movie. I think that it was probably her most authentic performance. I thought that she looked spectacular throughout this film and that Anne Baxter really gave her a run for her money. All of the supporting cast were stellar and the dialogue was clever and snappy and still holds up today. As always, your review was on the money.
Hey Steve, I don't know if you read this but I just watched the movie and saw your video. know a lot about the perspective. Your video is a joy to watch. Gratitude.
Happy Belated 100th, Steve!! Baxter was always ballsy. She did a film called “Fools’ Parade” in the totally tired Ohio Valley with Jimmy Stewart decades ago. The premiere was screened in a a local theater in Wheeling, WV, the biggest town near the location shots. Baxter had really had a snoot full of hillbillies by then and skipped the premiere pleading, “I can’t take another beehive hairdo.” Neither could I and moved to NYC permanently a year later. Saw beehives, at Wigstock, however!
I went to the theatre and saw that and thoght it and she were terrific! The last Jimmy Stweart movei I saw ina theatre. Geat liitlepicture...but I'm glad I moved to New York as well. Steve
I surprise myself by really liking your work in these reviews. I usually don't like what I can only call "things like this" because camp leaves me cold. But you make it work, for one thing by limiting the camp to just the right amount, and by supplying lots of background and anecdotes that we don't get elsewhere. So, from an old queer who isn't as tired as I was last year, well done. I see that I am late to the party here, but I've only seen three of these so there must be quite a few more out there waiting for me to discover them.
It's been my "go to" place for decades, though not since the pandemic.I'm still too nervus to go to the movies. Have only recently slowly started bnack going to the theatre. I was always so grateful that it didn't go the way pof the other fabulous revival hosuses like The Regency and Theatre 80 St. Marks. I have many wonderful memories . I met Butterfly McQueen there and the Film Noir fesrtivals they had every sumnmer were an absolutel must! They always screened the more obscure ones, that I relished seeing. Not to mention, it was a nice place to meet cute guys back in the day. How great that we are neighbors still! Thanks for watching! Best; Steve
100? My gosh. It really seems more like 50 at most. I've seen them all, and you've provided this old queen with quite a few that I'd never seen and/or heard of before. That's an accomplishment.
As always one hell of a review of one of the best movies of all time. Happy 100 and may there be many more to come. Steve be a dear and do a review of Joan Crawford's "Queen Bee" from 1955. I'm dying to hear your take on that. Hugz
Congratulations on hitting the 100 mark, Steve! Your choice for review could not have been more apt for the occasion--though something tells me that if you had a party to celebrate you would not make the little man at the piano (Claude Stroud...or was it Clarence Stroud?) play "Liebestraum" over and over...Thanks for far more than 100 laughs and the reassurance that we classic film lovers are not alone in the world! Long may you wave!! You are a joy.
Steve, another wonderful review, but you've been holding out on us all of these years; your sound effects are AMAZING!!!! The next time you are attending or hosting a dinner party, wouldn't it be fun to do these sound effects when people were chewing??
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Steve - I just discovered your reviews and love them! Here's a story about Ms. Davis: back in 1974, I went to see her when she was doing her one night stands across the U.S., reflecting on her career. As the evening began, scenes from her old films were being played. Then they showed the scene in All About Eve, where she declares, "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night!" At that point the lights came up and Ms. Davis walked on to the stage. The applause was deafening! A true legend.
Oh that sounds like such
a great moment⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My favorite line. Birdie: "What a Story. Everything but the bloodhound snapping at her rear end".
can you explain what this means?
"Some snowy evening by the fire" is a favorite of mine.
@@cavitebulls6921 Years and years ago there were popular stage melodramas and books about poor Nell, a virginal young women, being pursued by the villain trying to “have his way” with her. Usually she’d be chased in a snow storm and maybe even have to cross an ice laden river. Very dramatic!
I've used that line many times - never as well as Ritter, of course!
@@cavitebulls6921 Nell was just one virginal young woman.
Sad to say as a TOQ myself, it's been years since I've seen this movie....Thanks for reminding me of what a wonderful film this is. My niece who just turned 18 is becoming a classic movie buff herself, so I'm eager to share this with her for one of our next movie nights. Sooo good.
Thelma Ritter as the wisecracking maid, and George Sanders as Addison....the whole cast was great!
Thelma Ritter is one of the VERY BEST character actresses of ALL TIME! Snarky and clever and smart and just fabulous!
Kami Koren AN UNFORTUNATE SAD ENDING TO GEORGE SANDERS LIFE. THE ENGLISH ACTOR, DAVID NIVEN IN HIS MEMIOR , SAID THAT IN 1937, SANDERS HAD TOLD HIM HE WOULD TAKE HIS OWN LIFE WHEN HE BECAME 65 YRS. OLD.
IN APRIL 1972, 2 MONTHS BEFORE HIS 66 TH BIRTHDAY, GEORGE SANDERS TOOK SEVERAL BOTTLES OF BARBITURATES, ENDING HIS LIFE. HIS SUICIDE NOTE WAS MADE PUBLIC. I THOUGHT THAT WAS IN BAD TASTE.
GEORGE SANDERS WAS ALSO A WITTY WRITER AND HAD PUBLISHED SEVERAL BOOKS. HIS BODY OF WORK SPANNING 50 YEARS WAS VARIED ; THOUGH MANY OF HIS CHARACTERS WERE MEMORABLE SCOUNDRELS. HE HAD BEEN MARRIED 4 TIMES
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One of them to Zsa Zsa Gabor.
*"When we get home, you're gonna get into that girdle and act for two and a half hours!"* (Margot)
"I couldn't get into that girdle in two and a half hours." (Birdie) I LOVE that line!
Yes! Thanks for watching!
Steve, it's wonderful how you can be SO uninhibitedly, hilariously funny, and yet I can still see the elegant, deep, full hearted, gentleman underneath. Thank you, again, for giving me such fun. Love from a tired old married lady from San Diego, CA.
Oh Ginny; once again you've made my day! Thank you SO much!!!
He gives me so much life with his reviews I only wish I would have found him sooner
@@char1737 The happy thing is that we can find Steve's videos going way back and binge watch them. Now, that's entertainment. I just love him. His reviews and HIM.
This is as close to perfection as a movie can possibly get. Just simple sets, none of that CGI/SFX stuff like you see nowadays, but it leaves those in the dust. The acting, plot, and dialogue keeps me riveted every time I watch it!
And the dialogue. That incredible screenplay!
I remember seeing Anne Baxter in an interview when asked why she should get a best actor and not a supporting actor, in-which she answered. "The movie isn't called All About Margo" And I guess she was right. But years later she often regretted doing that, realizing that both her and Bette's chances of getting awards that year would of been much higher if she just accepted a supporting nod. Although personally I always thought Gloria Swanson should of won best actress that year. That said, another fabulous review Steve.
I've always thought if the shoe had been on the other foot, Bette would have demanded the same thing. It's not the only time two actors have been up in the same film, it was a theory that it caused them to cancel each other out. I don't think so. Anne Baxter was good, but Bette was the stand-out performance. For my money, if anyome should have won for "Eve" it chould have been Thelma Ritter...who should have won for everything she was nominated for. Steve
@@stevenhayes4063 Thelma Ritter was great in just about everything she was in. Loved her in A letter to Three Wives. Love all your reviews, I never miss one.
Either Davis or Swanson would have been deserving, but I only recently saw BORN YESTERDAY and Judy Holliday's performance was sheer perfection.
Probably my favorite movie of all time. Everybody was near perfect in it. And oh, that glorious music!
Alfred Newman. Those incredible Fox scores. This si one of his best!
I think the screenplay is absolutely brilliant. This is a screenplay I wish I had written; American Beauty, that film, too.
Excellent screenplay.
Favorite movie of all time. Most literate script ever! I would tie it with Kathrine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole in Lion in Winter. Love you guys!!!!
Yes, both films are among my favourites. Apparently I like films with people being vicious to each other. Lol
Ten yrs late but I've just seen this review....I love your style Mr Hayes......I can't stop watching your channel....Love from the UK
Oh Mike! I'm thrilled to have another friend in the UK! You made my day! Welsome aboard! I hope you subscribe so I can visit yu monthly with another goodie! Thanks so much and Happy Summer! here's to you , the UK and the Movies!!! Best; Steve
I loved Bette’s comment to Joe Mankiewicz several years after she made this film with him. She was in the process of divorcing Gary Merrell and she walked up to Joe said, “Joe. You never told me about the sequel!”
It's the old story. Gary went to bed with Margo and woke up with Bette...Nuf' said. Thanks so much! Steve
Brilliant review, and congrats on your 100th episode. You’re an enormously talented, hilarious treasure!
Oh J.P>, you made me blush. . I'll give you and hour to cut that out! Thanks for the compliment and for watching!
Really enjoyed your review! Time for me to watch this movie, yet again! I never get bored watching this movie no matter how many times I’ve seen it…
Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.....probably the best two actresses of modern time!!!!
Congratulations on your 100th episode, featuring one of the best movies ever!
I so agree! Thanks for watching!
There is nothing tired about Steve Hayes. I am plowing my way through your reviews, an absolute joy . Keep up the good work
I like his reviews 2 !
Wow! I love the thought of you plowing through the old reviews. makes my day!
Eve: "Get out"...Addison: "You're too short for that gesture"...
Hilarious!
Cynthia, I LOVE ME SOME ADDISON! "Still just Theatre!"
story of my life (im 5ft)
I'm so glad you chose Bette, and All About Eve for the 100th episode! Congratulations, I love your show!
Thanks so much!
LOVE ❤️ ALL ABOUT EVE AND EVERY CAST MEMBER!! EVEN BESS FLOWERS 💐😍☺️
Especially Bess Flowers! Every movie fan waits for the "bess Flowers " moment! I was surprised she wasn't nominated! LOL! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ I look for her in any scene that requires a gown and class ♥️
@@alfredbonnabel7022 I hope you do the same for me! LOL!
Congratulations to you and Johnny! I so look forward to what you will do next! Thank you for such interesting and fabulously entertaining reviews. My Mother grew up in LA in the 30's and 40's and worked at I. Magnin in Pasadena where many of these stars shopped. She had her share of stories about some of these celebrities! My Mom just had her 88th birthday and she just adores you and loves to watch your reviews! Thank you for the joy! Much love and happiness to you, Steve!
Please give my regards to your dear mother and thanks so much for watching!
STEVE! I feel like you and I should definitely kibitz. We share a giant LOVE of the golden age of Hollywood!! Finally, I've found someone else doing these reviews. Keep up the fantastic work!
Thanks so much! We gotta keep these films alive!
That seen when Margot reveals to Bill that she is forty years old is amazing. She makes it look so easy.
The role fit her lie a glove. it doesn't always happen, but when it does... so does magic! Thans for watching!
She's revealing her age to Lloyd Richards (played by Hugh Marlowe), not Bill Simpson (Gary Merrill)
@@michaelcioni8599 whoops
Edith Head's black dress for Bette's 'bumpy night' was a legendary story. A seamstress had miscalculated and the neck opening was far too big and misshapen- horrible. They didn't have time to redesign the dress and Edith was in a panic. Bette took the oversize neck opening pushed it down baring her shoulders and VOILA! THE DRESS! It is a chocolate brown heavy silk that Edith chose because it films very lush in black and white. If you look closely you can see the so chic ermine trim!
What a story!Thanks, love the added fur detail ❤
I adore George Sanders in this and any other film he’s been in.
The prefect cad.
One of my favorite movies. "We're all busy little bees, full of stings, making honey day and night. Aren't we, honey?" So many lines from this movie are classic!
'The bed looks like a dead animal act."
I just discovered you. Where have I been? I love love love your reviews. Your taste in movies runs parallel to mine and it certainly is fun to see how much alike we think. Rave on hunny!
I fully intend to, if you'll keep watching! Thanks!
Your Bette Davis mimic is SPOT ON!!🤣😅😆👍🏽
Loved this one. Once a year, friends call me and imitate Bette, saying one of the lines from ALL ABOUT EVE: "Bill! It's your BIRTHDAY."
How great is that!?
That strikes me as odd, since your name is, Selby.
Fabulous movie, Fabulous on every level.
They should invite you over to TCM and do a guest hosting spot. But they probably are not comfortable with the queens who love the classic movies. Too bad. It's the gay queens who keep these stars of the 20s 30s 40s and 50s in the public eye. Why is that? We just have better taste, that's all.
Actually I think that is a great idea!
Such a great wonderful idea. TCM has unfortunately become the station with the most boring hosts.
Steve Hays loves the movies , cares more than anyone on that show. Come on , we love him, and want him on TCM.
@@marjoriemargel1567 I love you, Marjorie! Just sayin'...OXOX Steve
@@emerybayblues Thanks so much!
That's so sweet! Thank you!!!
You are utterly charming Steve. Thank you for your reviews from one classic movie lover to the other. Best wishes!
Thank you for watching!
Happy 100th Episode! And what a great film to review. This is my favorite Bette Davis movie, hands down. Great writing, great acting, and it has Thelma Ritter! Congrats again, Steve. XOXO.
Thanks for watching!
You certainly picked a winner for the 100th episode. Found you a while ago on Joe.My.God and am always pleased when Joe shares the next epi. Congrats!
I love "Joe My God" and am so glad you found me there!
This is my third or fourth time watching this. Your review did this movie proud.
Thank you , Sir. And your review made thsi reviewer very ahppy! Best Wishes; Steve
In the intro scene, one of Thelma Ritter's lines was "I remember that tour. It was so cold the brassieres were snappin' like matzohs," but it was cut by the censors.
I have a feeling they cut alot. But what they left in was incredible!
🤣🤣🤣 We want tge outtakes!
Hey Steve, sorry I missed your 1OOth! I love all the wit and wisdom you bring to movies I should know about!
And you don't look a day over 4O gurl
Thank you, Cup Cake!
Congrats on your 100th episode, Mr. Hayes. May there be many more!!
Thank you! Today is Joe Mankiewicz's birthday! He was amazing!
Congratulations Steve (and Johnny)!
Thanks so much!
I love your show so much. Thank you for your style, wit and knowledge!
Thanks so mcuh!
Just found out about your channel, and I have to tell you Steve Hayes, I have instantly become a fan. Saw and listened to you review "A Summer Place" just last night (my very first encounter with your channel), and I was hooked. Yes sir TOQ At The Movies, meeting you was love at first sight!
OMG! You made my day! Please subscribe so I can visit you every month with another classic! Thanks SO much for watching and for your lovely commments Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Just knowing that I made your day Steve, has made mine. And I wasn't just being kind, I was just calling it like I see it. You really do seem to be a lovely and sweet person. But I also appreciate your analyses of movies (which you articulate exceptionally well), and the breadth and depth of your knowledge of movies, actors, and back story info. Intelligence is sexy! Or is it intellect? I don't know, maybe both. Anyway, keep it coming friend. Cause I'm "fan girling over you Steve". P.S. I just subscribed.
Just found you. Love this so much for the movies I adore. Your Bette Davis is life 😊. Your knowledge and perspective- chef’s kiss.
Welcome aboard! I hope you subscribe, then I can vsisit you with a new classic every month! Thanks so much for watching! Steve
Congratulations on your 100th episode Steve and Johnny! Keep up the great work. Cheers to 100 more!
Cheers, Mike! Thanks a million!
wonderful! loved watching you talk about 'all about eve'. along with 'now voyager' this is my favorite bette davis movie. and a salute to the legendary celeste holm...who in her 90's is still with us!
Steve you get better and better and better. Loved this and love you!
Thanks so much, Jon!
One of my very fave movies!! Congrats on hitting the 100!!
One of mine too! Thanks so much for watching. Don't for get to subscribe if you haven't already and please push the "LIKE" button. Stay well. Stay SAFE! Best; Steve
No, thank you Steve and Johnny and all the others who help you to make these great videos.
Much appreciated :)
Thanks so much for watching!
I just discovered your channel. I am learning so much and thoroughly enjoying the reviews.. Thank you!
Welcome aboard! I hope you subscribe, si I can visit you with a new episode/ classic movie every month! Have a lovely summer and thanks for watching! Steve
Celeste Holm should have won the Oscar for this, the best supporting performance that year, definitely.
Congratulations on 100 videos--I've seen them all, and love them and the work you all are doing--well done!
Thank you so much!
Wonderful presentation of a superb film.
Thanks so much!
Congratulations, Steve! Can't wait for the next 100!
Me neither!
In the staircase scene, when Margo starts up to go to bed, the background piano music changes to "Stormy Weather" A great moment.
Steve, you are a star in the heavenly fer-ma-mint! Thank you for your wonderful programs, and the great story about meeting Joseph M. We love you!
I love you to! Thanks so mcuh for watching!
I love all your reviews, I'm addicted to them!! Informative and humorous, love em! Plus I've seen all these great films!
How great! I hope you subscribe! Thanks so much for wtching! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ you bet I did! 😃
@@vilmabanky53 HOORAY! Welcome aboard! Happy Summer! Steve
Congrats on your 100th episode Steve - I'm another fan from England; found you through your review of 'The Maltese Falcon' and have been eagerly following each new instalment ever since. Long live the Tired Old Movie Queen!
Long live my Brit friends like you, Helen! I LOVE Great Britain and had a wonderful trip to London and Sussex two years ago. Can't wait to come back! Thanks for watching . Be well and be safe!
Thanks Steve, this is fun, and I look forward to watching the rest of your episodes. I used to work with you way back in the mid-80s slingin' hash and doing the catered functions at the Met and you were always fun to be around.
Well, thanks, Buddy ! Great to hear from you! We served alotta dead shrimp to old people..or visa versa! LOL! OXOX
I have watched almost every episode of Tired Old Queen at the Movies. These are fantastic. Thank you!...
Oh Steven, thank you so much!
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ When will you do more videos?!?
So much fun, and you do a great Bette!
Don't tell HER that! LOL! Thanks so much and stay SAFE! Best Wishes; Steve
Happy Birthday Steve, 100 shows is quite an achievement and you have chosen the prefect movie for the perfect podcast. We in England once more salute up and send pour love and respects.
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Edmund, you are such a lovely guy! Thanks you SOOOOO much! Here's to England! may you all be well and safe and curled up watching classic movies!
I can only imagine what Claudette Colbert thought about this film. She was offered the role and was preparing to star in it when she got injured. This injury prevented her from taking on "Margo" and thus Bette Davis was offered the role of a lifetime.
Them's the breaks! How nice for Bette!! How nice for Joe! How nice for Everybody! Thanks for watching!
Claudette was hurt while giving a marvelous performance in the terrically under-rated ''Three Came Home,'' the true story of author Agnes Keith when she was trapped in a Japanese concentration camp. For some reason, Fox never bothered to renew it's copyright and the film fell into ;public domain. Happily though. It's available in its entirety on RUclips. If you've never seen it, look it up for not only Claudette Colbert's performance, but also the touching performance of Sessue Hayakawa.
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Steve, I love your reviews. You've gotten me to to view some films I had never wanted to see and I ended up liking them all. Your love of these films shines through. Congrats on this being the 100th. Considering your many, many talents, could you do a review of "The Women"?
This makes me so happy! I love turning friends on to the films I love. Thanks so much!
Yes, I am a great fan of you from Brazil. I want to watch all your videos on RUclips, because you really understand about good movies. You are an inspiration, thank you for your comments.
Thank you for watching and tge lovely compliments! Viva Brazil!!!
Congratulations on Episode 100!!! So tell us: Has it been a bumpy night??? Seriously, thank you for reviewing All About Eve, a wonderful film that I never get tired of watching.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
how wonderful!!! one of those films,,,,,you can watch for ever and ever..
I plan to. Join me! Thanks for watching!
Really enjoyed your review, and the movie is worth it’s salt.
Steve and Johnny you are treasures!!! Best thing on RUclips
Thank you SO much! I hope that you are subscribing! Take care and stay SAFE! best; Steve
All spot on, with one exception; there was one other actress that could have slipped that part on like a second skin, Tallulah Bankhead.
Mark Miller did you know the story there? Bette is seemingly influenced by Tallulah in this role. In fact, Tallulah was known to make big comments about how Bette 'stole' her look and approach for the role. She always adamantly believed Bette based Margot on herself. Bette and Mankiewicz always denied it, but so wouldn't they? Bankhead may have been able to sue if they admitted it was true, she might be entitled to a share in profits or something. Apparently though, she wasn't even considered for the role! I think, because for some crazy reason she never took off as a screen actress sadly, and we only have a few big roles of hers as proof of her talent. However, she DID manage a Hitchcock AND a minor Lubitsch, albeit one made in his final illness and for which he obviously was less involved with.
She did actually do Margot Channing a couple of years later in a radio production. I bet the listeners had a well informed opinion of who, if anyone, Bette based her Margot on after that play aired!
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And Bette Davis took on the Regina Giddens role in _The Little Foxes_ which Bankhead played on Broadway.
As a kid I saw Lifeboat on TV and thought Tallulah was Bette Davis.
I agree! Lulas always said that Bette was doing her in the film!
The coiff, dress, manner is all Tallulah.
It's so crazy how they treated older actresses back then. In All About Eve Bette Davis' character is 40, and in Sunset Boulevard Gloria Swanson's character is 50 but in both movies everybody acts like they are geriatric.
There's even a line in All About Eve where Gary Merrill (who was practically the same age as Bette Davis) says to her "There's a rumor that you were the lead in 'Our American Cousin' the night Lincoln was shot."
One of my favorite lines from the movie.
A great movie,love love love Bette!!
Smart, sophisticated, witty and always so timely! Steve
You had me at Episode #1, and "I'm not be had for the price of a drink, like a salted peanut."
I am.Pass the cashews! OXOX
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ It took you eight years to respond! Good thing I've never seen/woofed you on Scruff....
Beautiful review of my favourite movie- thanks so much!
I love LONDON! So glad you watch!
Wonderful review of a wonderful movie. Thanks for 100 excellent episodes! Here's to many more. :)
Thanks, Melissa!
Congratulations on your 100th episode, Mr. Hayes! And what a fabulous film to commemorate the occasion.
Well, thank you SO much!
Happy 100th to you and all the crew! Wonderful series, always a delight, and dahling, please keep 'em coming! From a Charles Pierce fan extraordinaire, your Bette voice is perfect, too! Mwuah!!!!
Mwuah! Right back to you! Thanks you so much!
Talk about From The Archives ... I keep getting milestone episodes of yours on my "Recommended" RUclips today, and I must say I love them! I hope you're on your 200th episode by now! What I didn't hear you mention was that while Anne Baxter was hired because she looked like Claudette Colbert ... that's because Claudette Colbert was originally slated to play Margot, but suffered a back injury on another film and was unable to make it. Paging Bette Davis!!! Also, it's interesting that both Anne Baxter and Bette Davis were nominated for Best Actress, as was Gloria Swanson for "Sunset Boulevard," and they ALL lost to Judy Holliday (and I can't even remember the name of her film!) She was wonderful, but she certainly was no Bette Davis or Gloria Swanson, or even Anne Baxter!
Claudette had broken her back filming "Three Came Home" and Bette was a last minute replacement. The Judy Holliday film is "Born Yesterday" and it's wonderful. I'm so glad that you're watching back episodes and hope you will subscribe to get all the new ones. Have a wonderful summer and thanks for watching.
This a very appropriate way to celebrate your 100th review. I've seen them all (some more than once), by the way. This is probably my favorite BD movie. I think that it was probably her most authentic performance. I thought that she looked spectacular throughout this film and that Anne Baxter really gave her a run for her money. All of the supporting cast were stellar and the dialogue was clever and snappy and still holds up today. As always, your review was on the money.
Thanks so much!
It's a fabulous review of a fabulous movie!
Steve, you're the greatest, and this is the greatest film. A perfect combination. Keep 'em coming! (And more Susan Hayward, please!) Thanks ever so!
Thanks for watching. So glad you're a big Susie fan like I am!
Hey Steve, I don't know if you read this but I just watched the movie and saw your video. know a lot about the perspective. Your video is a joy to watch. Gratitude.
Thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Best Wishes; Steve
Happy Belated 100th, Steve!! Baxter was always ballsy. She did a film called “Fools’ Parade” in the totally tired Ohio Valley with Jimmy Stewart decades ago. The premiere was screened in a a local theater in Wheeling, WV, the biggest town near the location shots. Baxter had really had a snoot full of hillbillies by then and skipped the premiere pleading, “I can’t take another beehive hairdo.” Neither could I and moved to NYC permanently a year later. Saw beehives, at Wigstock, however!
I went to the theatre and saw that and thoght it and she were terrific! The last Jimmy Stweart movei I saw ina theatre. Geat liitlepicture...but I'm glad I moved to New York as well. Steve
Love, love, love Steve !
Love you more, Natalia!
I surprise myself by really liking your work in these reviews. I usually don't like what I can only call "things like this" because camp leaves me cold. But you make it work, for one thing by limiting the camp to just the right amount, and by supplying lots of background and anecdotes that we don't get elsewhere. So, from an old queer who isn't as tired as I was last year, well done. I see that I am late to the party here, but I've only seen three of these so there must be quite a few more out there waiting for me to discover them.
Welcome aboard! I hope you subscribe so I can bring you another classic every month! Thanks for watching! Steve
Congratulations...another masterpiece!
Thanks, you Hottie!!! I adore you! OXOX
Many more to come!
My favorite movie of all time. Love it.
Me too.
"You could always put that award where your heart ought to be!" LOVE the Margo Channing doll...down to the Edith Head dress.
YES! Mel Odom's fabulus "Gene" doll. I love it too!! Thanks for watching! best; Steve
@@stevenhayes4063 I've been binging you since yesterday...to paraphrase Charlotte in "Now Voyager"...."Steve, I suspect you're a treasure!"
Fantastic review! You're the BEST!
Thank you so very much! Steve
Steve, I love movies about the theatre & this is definitely at the very top!!! Every performance is just fantastic!!
It's definitely the definitive. Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Absolutely agree!!!
Steve, I love you and your reviews. You are incredible. Funny, warm and knowledgeable.
Thank you so much!
How Perfect for your 100th ...BRAVO "Eve", Bravo!
I think this has been your best review ever
Thanks so mcuh!
Mr. Hayes -- !! How terrific that you lived near the Thalia. I live near it too! Ah, to have this in common -- it's almost too overwhelming😄🤩
It's been my "go to" place for decades, though not since the pandemic.I'm still too nervus to go to the movies. Have only recently slowly started bnack going to the theatre. I was always so grateful that it didn't go the way pof the other fabulous revival hosuses like The Regency and Theatre 80 St. Marks. I have many wonderful memories . I met Butterfly McQueen there and the Film Noir fesrtivals they had every sumnmer were an absolutel must! They always screened the more obscure ones, that I relished seeing. Not to mention, it was a nice place to meet cute guys back in the day. How great that we are neighbors still! Thanks for watching! Best; Steve
100? My gosh. It really seems more like 50 at most. I've seen them all, and you've provided this old queen with quite a few that I'd never seen and/or heard of before. That's an accomplishment.
I'm delighted. We "Old Queens" need to sticj together!
As always one hell of a review of one of the best movies of all time. Happy 100 and may there be many more to come. Steve be a dear and do a review of Joan Crawford's "Queen Bee" from 1955. I'm dying to hear your take on that. Hugz
Dear Chris, take it from the Tired Old Queen , not to worry. "Queen Bee" is in the to do list.
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What a cast, script and direction.
Happy 100 and....Thank you
Thank you!
Congratulations Steve!
100 more, ok? :)
The best movie. Watched it more time than I can count.
Congratulations on hitting the 100 mark, Steve! Your choice for review could not have been more apt for the occasion--though something tells me that if you had a party to celebrate you would not make the little man at the piano (Claude Stroud...or was it Clarence Stroud?) play "Liebestraum" over and over...Thanks for far more than 100 laughs and the reassurance that we classic film lovers are not alone in the world! Long may you wave!! You are a joy.
No, I'd make him play something Sondheim, probably "I'm Still Here".
Steve, another wonderful review, but you've been holding out on us all of these years; your sound effects are AMAZING!!!!
The next time you are attending or hosting a dinner party, wouldn't it be fun to do these sound effects when people were
chewing??
Probably be the end of my dinner parties...and possible my life! LOL!
Excellently done!
Thanks, Buddy!