No one does what Steve Hayes does. He brings movies to life with his encyclopedic knowledge and evident love for these films. No matter how one's day goes, watching Steve brings total enjoyment. He is truly one of a kind.
I love, love, love this film. (Tennessee didn't play when it came to writing his characters ... sometimes they had to tone it down, just a bit, for the movies.) Geraldine Page was nominated for an Oscar ... that was the same year Bette Davis was for "Baby Jane," and Anne Bancroft won for "The MIracle Worker." As I recall, there was a TV movie made of this about 30 years later, with Elizabeth Taylor as Alexanda, and, I believe, Mark Harmon as Chance. But I don't think you can ever beat the cast of this 1962 film. They're all impeccable. (Steve, I'm enjoying your videos SO MUCH!!!)
I'm so glad! Thank God, they were smart enough to bring in Newman and Page from the original cast. I would have loved to have seen Elia Kazan's Broadway version. Thanks for watching! Steve
Thanks, Steve. My brother and I used to howl while watching this one. And I agree, the great Geraldine Page does go too far in this one. She took a lot of license with it. I suppose you just have to believe that she was playing drunk and stoned all the time! Good review! And I always watch it whenever it's on. Met Shirley Knight once on 8th Street in the Village a few years back. She should have had a better career in film. Sweet lady in real life, very genuine and charming.
I got to see Sirley Knight do "Come Back, Little Sheba" off- Broadway back in the '80's and she was so good. I also recenty saw her and Aidan Quinn do Horton Foote's "Young Man From Atlanta"., a play that I wish I was fonder of, but they were both terrific given what they had to work with.
I love it! Some of my best friends are "tired old queens" going back to the days when I could've been considered "chicken." God bless "tired old queens" wherever they may hold court.
You remind me of all my grandmother's friends. My grandma was a real Auntie Mame and watching this delightful YT of yours just brought me back to those wonderful days with my grandma painting in her studio or antiquing in the village or even just lounging by the pool, always surrounded by the most amusing and interesting companions. I really miss her and you brought all that back!
Isn't it fabulous? And so great that they used both stars in their original Broadway roles. So rare! Happy Holidays, thanks for watching and please stay SAFE! Best; Steve
The seemy underside of the teaming South...or visa versa. Nobody did it better than Tennessee! Have a wonderful, SAFE and Happy New Year! Thanks for watching! Best; Steve
I'm with you on this one Steve. It is one of, if not my favorite, Tennessee Williams plays/movies also. Im a big fan of Madeline Sherwood who seemed to always be overlooked despite giving flawless performances. She was a great lady also. Read her bio on IMDb. And the line delivered by Begely is "Now you take this lipstick and go downstairs to that ladies lounge and you write on the mirror Miss Lucy is available to any punk's got five dollars and can cut the mustard!" I love Shirley Knight also and her performance in 1960's The Dark At The Top Of The Stairs (another movie I wish you'd discuss) is also cherished by me. Thanks for the review.
Madeleine Sherwood a real Tennessee Williams staple. I had fun the other day watching her on great TV drama free on RUclips: shows such as Naked City Season 3: Episode 23 in which she is NASTY and wonderful.
Tennessee Williams and Geraldine Page were made for each other. Nobody does southern decadence better than Page. Paul Newman was never more sensual and virile looking.
davis d_ambly I dunno... Brando and Clift gave him a run for his money. Warren Beatty was almost in a league of his own. Newman seemed like a beautiful man both inside and out so perhaps that gave him an edge...
My man did not like old movies especially dramas with little to no action. But occasionally I'd catch him watching a movie with me. I recall him laughing out loud at this one when Paige is reminded that it is Easter Morning by Paul who is getting dressed and replies while sprawled out in bed: "How fitting. I feel absolutely reborn!"
I saw Kim Cattrall in the play in London. When she finally gets a good look at Chance and says, “Well, I may have done better but lord knows I’ve done worse,” it was like SATC in Mississippi.
"They're all drunks; *all* of 'em!" I love that Alexandra doesn't put two and two together as she's leaving the theater. If someone who just saw your movie wants to take a picture of you, doll, then maybe your movie was a hit.
Love this movie...have watched it many times. Geraldine Page won the Golden Globe over Bette Davis' "Baby Jane" for her performance and was nominated for an Oscar...repeating her '61 nomination for "Summer and Smoke." BTW, she won the Golden Globe for it, too!
Oh God...why did I discover you? Two days ago I had a life. Now I am forever more to repeat the mantra of 'Just one more, just one more and then I will (insert relevant activity)...dammit Steve...I subscribed. It's too late for me but save yourself people...save yourself....
@@tab4u Paul I warned you...but still ya couldn't help yourself :) Can you imagine the support group. We'll all be sitting in a circle muttering 'Just one more...just one more...
Steve, you should do 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'! Hearing you talk about Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, AND Judith Anderson in one review? Worth its' weight in gold.
My girlfriend and I absolutely love your channel! Thank you so much!! Every movie we finished on Criterion starring Joan Crawford we came to see if you mentioned it or not. Never heard of this film before; but thank you for opening my eyes to it. And I love that you never give spoilers.
Ive just found your channel and it's a great opportunity for me to rehearse my listening skills in English as I learn about these unknown films to me and have fun with your sense of humour. Greetings from Argentina.
Welcome! I'm thrilled to have someone from Argentina and even more thrilled that you will be watching the movies! Thank you so much! I hope you subscribe and have a wonderful, SAFE summer! Best Wishes; Steve
I can't decide in which scene Paul was at his most gorgeoid. In Cat on a Hot Tin roof, the profile in the convertible with the rain pouring down on his neck, or the swimming pool scene in Sweet Bird.
Greetings Steve Hayes, Love all your reviews! I don't see it, could you review The Trip to Bountiful? Geraldine Page was absolutely wonderful in this film.
It's especially great because they both did it ob broadway and it's so rare that the actors who create the roles on the stage get to do them on the screen. He's wonderful and Page is magnificent. Thanks; Steve
Great review again, love you smiling through the review, easy to see that you liked the film. Paul Newman was a gorgeous man for years, I thought he looked his best in the Long Hot Summer with Joanne Woodward, their chemistry was off the charts.
He was so beautiful throughout his career. I think the thing that set him apart was his self-assuredness. He wa always in control even when he played characters that weren't. Thanks for watching.
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Yes, he was a gorgeous man. He & Redford were quite a team in Butch Cassidy. My sister had a big blow up photo of Neman from Cool Hand Luke, she kissed him every night before going to bed. Just before getting married, her fiancé made her promise not to bring that photo into their home ;)
This is a fair review, though I look much more poorly on the movie just because I love the play, as flawed as it may be, so much. Richard Brooks (who you don't mention) obviously had to deal with censorship, but, much like with his adaptation of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, he also adds his own morality to the film, which is at odds with Williams. I can see why Williams hated the film so much--and yet we have so many great performances that make the film still work.
Yes, it is one of the best I agree. It's a smaller play like Suddenly Last Summer than the other famous ones in length but the length is vertical in the depth. Trashy? Yes - but accurate
It's a great movie. A work of art. It's all fantastic, though, so it's not taken as seriously as it deserves. Timeless cast. Geraldine Page never looked so beautiful (thank you, Sydney Guillaroff), Ed Begley (native of Hartford) gives a performance that is indelible.
Well, don't feel bad, I only found out what happens at matinees in my twenties, once I'd moved to New York and by the , of course, I was an eagar participant! Best; Steve
I agree completely. The movie is kind of trashy, but such good actors are fun to watch. Paul was charismatic and gorgeous with magnetic blue eyes. There's a screen test that Paul and James Dean did together. Paul did "somebody up there likes me" replacing Dean after his death. I wonder if he had lived, would they have been up for the same roles. Steve, love to see a real fan look at these older films. If there is a Movie Trivia Game played in homes with friends, I want to be on your team.
LOL! Well, it's the ONLY catagory I'm any good at, so you might want to re think that. I think paul Newman's career got an extra boost through Dean's demise. I'm not sure how Dean would have aged and wonder if we saw everything in three films that he was able to bring to the table. Newman grew with each picture and you can watch a steady maturity and nuance. . Dean, like Judy Garland, was a comet and again, I'm gad we have the three great films he made to show us why so many actors have been influenced by him since. Best; Steve
Tennessee Williams' material NEVER disappoints, even when is ideas become somewhat bowdlerized for the screen. My favorite one of his play/movie adaptations has to be "Period of Adjustment," with the screen version starring Jane Fonda, Anthony Franciosa, Jim Hutton and Lois Nettleton. Check it out! Also great is "Suddenly, Last Summer."
OOO my kinda movie - sleazy and trashy ala "Valley of the Dolls" This was really daring and racy for 1962. Wonder the censors at the time didn't water it so down to merely innuendos as they have been known to do. Gotta watch this for sure AND welcome back TOQATM. Don't stay away so long.
Watered down and overproduced version done in wide screen!! Newman is somehow unconvincing. Warren Beatty would have been a better choice for Chance Wayne; see him in All Fall Down the same year. The supporting characters take over and Page is off screen for too long.
Just for the record, don't think I didn't borrow and use THAT quote on a few occasions! Not to mention; "WELL... I may have done better, but I've certainly done worse! LOL! Good Ole' Tennessee! Thanks so mcuh for watching! Best; Steve
Tho Page was older, there are certain parallels to Marilyn Monroe, not least that it was the same year she started her last film and same year she died. Page would absolutely never appear this glamorous again, and the charcacter is very not Page. Perfect part for Monroe, tho many would have thought her too young for it.
Always enjoy your reviews, Steve, but a little bit of Tennessee Williams goes a long way with me. All this overblown, operatic, tragedian melodrama about a bunch of hopelessly screwed up, thoroughly unlikable narcissists with Southern accents. Admittedly, he created some bravura performances for a lot of talented actors, but after every TW play/film, I'm left asking why I should care about these silly people. Answer: I don't.
Newman was making his transition from "star" to actor and definitely was at his best all around at this point. Page tended to come across as too "actress-y" in her films---"Trip to Bountiful" is unwatchable because her mannerisms augment the sentimentality of the material in a bad way. here, she seems well matched to Williams' stage-y dialog and the melodramatic tone of the story.
My girlfriend and I absolutely love your channel! Thank you so much!! Every movie we finished on Criterion starring Joan Crawford we came to see if you mentioned it or not. Never heard of this film before; but thank you for opening my eyes to it. And I love that you never give spoilers.
Jashua! What wonderful complients ! Thanks so much for watching and I hope thot you subscribe. Have a wonderful, SAFE and Happy New Year! All the Best; Steve
No one does what Steve Hayes does. He brings movies to life with his encyclopedic knowledge and evident love for these films. No matter how one's day goes, watching Steve brings total enjoyment. He is truly one of a kind.
Thank you SO much! I treasure those comments!!
I've passed on this movie for years, UNTIL NOW! Steve Hayes sold me. Thank you TOQ! As always.
Thanks YOU!
Geraldine Page is OFF THE CHARTS in this film ♥️
I love, love, love this film. (Tennessee didn't play when it came to writing his characters ... sometimes they had to tone it down, just a bit, for the movies.) Geraldine Page was nominated for an Oscar ... that was the same year Bette Davis was for "Baby Jane," and Anne Bancroft won for "The MIracle Worker." As I recall, there was a TV movie made of this about 30 years later, with Elizabeth Taylor as Alexanda, and, I believe, Mark Harmon as Chance. But I don't think you can ever beat the cast of this 1962 film. They're all impeccable. (Steve, I'm enjoying your videos SO MUCH!!!)
I'm so glad! Thank God, they were smart enough to bring in Newman and Page from the original cast. I would have loved to have seen Elia Kazan's Broadway version. Thanks for watching! Steve
Paul Newman in this era of his career is indescribably gorgeous. Excellent acting all around in this film.
I agree!
Thanks, Steve. My brother and I used to howl while watching this one. And I agree, the great Geraldine Page does go too far in this one. She took a lot of license with it. I suppose you just have to believe that she was playing drunk and stoned all the time! Good review! And I always watch it whenever it's on. Met Shirley Knight once on 8th Street in the Village a few years back. She should have had a better career in film. Sweet lady in real life, very genuine and charming.
I got to see Sirley Knight do "Come Back, Little Sheba" off- Broadway back in the '80's and she was so good. I also recenty saw her and Aidan Quinn do Horton Foote's "Young Man From Atlanta"., a play that I wish I was fonder of, but they were both terrific given what they had to work with.
I love it! Some of my best friends are "tired old queens" going back to the days when I could've been considered "chicken." God bless "tired old queens" wherever they may hold court.
God Bless Us Everyone!
I love it! Thanks for the comment!
You remind me of all my grandmother's friends. My grandma was a real Auntie Mame and watching this delightful YT of yours just brought me back to those wonderful days with my grandma painting in her studio or antiquing in the village or even just lounging by the pool, always surrounded by the most amusing and interesting companions. I really miss her and you brought all that back!
What a lovely compliment! Thanks you!!! And thanks for watching! Best Wishes; Steve
Thank you for another fabulous review! Geraldine Page is superb in this role.
Yes, she is incredible! One of my all time favorites!
She took a lot of convincing to play a 'beauty queen' even a faded one but from sheer force of acting ability she brought it off.
Somehow I’ve never seen this before, I just watched it and loved it. It is fantastic.
Isn't it fabulous? And so great that they used both stars in their original Broadway roles. So rare! Happy Holidays, thanks for watching and please stay SAFE! Best; Steve
I loooove your retelling of a wonderful film... Watching it right now in TCM🥰
The seemy underside of the teaming South...or visa versa. Nobody did it better than Tennessee! Have a wonderful, SAFE and Happy New Year! Thanks for watching! Best; Steve
I'm with you on this one Steve. It is one of, if not my favorite, Tennessee Williams plays/movies also. Im a big fan of Madeline Sherwood who seemed to always be overlooked despite giving flawless performances. She was a great lady also. Read her bio on IMDb.
And the line delivered by Begely is "Now you take this lipstick and go downstairs to that ladies lounge and you write on the mirror Miss Lucy is available to any punk's got five dollars and can cut the mustard!"
I love Shirley Knight also and her performance in 1960's The Dark At The Top Of The Stairs (another movie I wish you'd discuss) is also cherished by me.
Thanks for the review.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Madeleine Sherwood a real Tennessee Williams staple. I had fun the other day watching her on great TV drama free on RUclips: shows such as Naked City Season 3: Episode 23 in which she is NASTY and wonderful.
Geraldine Page was such a great actress! Mr. Hayes, thanks so much for creating this video.
My pleasure and thank you!
Tennessee Williams and Geraldine Page were made for each other. Nobody does southern decadence better than Page. Paul Newman was never more sensual and virile looking.
It's a shame that Ava Gardiner only did one of his scripts. She was a perfect fit.
@@steveweinstein3222 I so agree!
Newman was truly the most gorgeous man in history. Thanks for a great review - a film I've never seen is now on the list.
davis d_ambly I dunno... Brando and Clift gave him a run for his money. Warren Beatty was almost in a league of his own. Newman seemed like a beautiful man both inside and out so perhaps that gave him an edge...
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I'm so glad. It's a killer!
Summer and Smoke needs to be highlighted
I love these turgid films, all repressed and oh so glamourous!
Perfection!
My man did not like old movies especially dramas with little to no action. But occasionally I'd catch him watching a movie with me. I recall him laughing out loud at this one when Paige is reminded that it is Easter Morning by Paul who is getting dressed and replies while sprawled out in bed: "How fitting. I feel absolutely reborn!"
Come on- you shouid have had Johnny do the intro shirtless as Chance Wayne!
LOl!
😀😁😂🤣😃😄😅! Love that! Thanks!
…..Paul Newman!!!...no wonder why Brando loved to be with him!!….
Who wouldn't?
I wonder if the bisexual rumors about Newman were true?
@@randysills4418 According to Armistead Maupin, they were.
I saw Kim Cattrall in the play in London. When she finally gets a good look at Chance and says, “Well, I may have done better but lord knows I’ve done worse,” it was like SATC in Mississippi.
LOL! Funny.
SATC?
@@randysills4418 Sex and the City. 🙄
I love this analysis and the charming moniker!
Thanks!
"They're all drunks; *all* of 'em!" I love that Alexandra doesn't put two and two together as she's leaving the theater. If someone who just saw your movie wants to take a picture of you, doll, then maybe your movie was a hit.
She's too caught up in her own nuerosis. Thanks for watching!
Love this movie...have watched it many times. Geraldine Page won the Golden Globe over Bette Davis' "Baby Jane" for her performance and was nominated for an Oscar...repeating her '61 nomination for "Summer and Smoke." BTW, she won the Golden Globe for it, too!
Oh God...why did I discover you? Two days ago I had a life. Now I am forever more to repeat the mantra of 'Just one more, just one more and then I will (insert relevant activity)...dammit Steve...I subscribed. It's too late for me but save yourself people...save yourself....
Yep, I just got addicted one day after you did. We need a support group! 😂
@@tab4u Paul I warned you...but still ya couldn't help yourself :)
Can you imagine the support group. We'll all be sitting in a circle muttering 'Just one more...just one more...
You are too funny and I'm so grateful!
@@tab4u Hooray for TOQ addiction!
@@acechadwick You're hilarious! Everybody would be watching/talking at once! Heaven!
I've NEVER seen or heard of this one. Thanks. By the way... YOU'RE LOOKING REALLY GOOD MR. STEVE ! YOU SILVER OL' FOX YOU !!!! LOLLL
OMG! Thank you SO much! I think I love you!
Watch it! TREAT YOURSELF! IF you can see a copy of the play RUN! NO WALKING! RUN! THE PLAY IS GREAT! LIKE ALL WILLIAMS!
Steve, you should do 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'! Hearing you talk about Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, AND Judith Anderson in one review? Worth its' weight in gold.
One day soon.
Oh to have hair fixative that stops the wind from slapping my hair into my face while I'm in a convertible on the highway...
Just sit in the not actually running car with a film of stuff going by in the background.
Glad to see you guys are still doing these.
My girlfriend and I absolutely love your channel! Thank you so much!! Every movie we finished on Criterion starring Joan Crawford we came to see if you mentioned it or not. Never heard of this film before; but thank you for opening my eyes to it. And I love that you never give spoilers.
Yes! So glad to see your update.
Thnaks, as always!
“The world and I are on very good terms this morning”...Alexandra Del Lago after a night with Chance. Great campy fun movie for sure.
"Why ma'am. IT IS Easter Sunday outside."
"How positively fitting. I feel absolutely reborn!"
Thanks for watching!
Ive just found your channel and it's a great opportunity for me to rehearse my listening skills in English as I learn about these unknown films to me and have fun with your sense of humour. Greetings from Argentina.
Welcome! I'm thrilled to have someone from Argentina and even more thrilled that you will be watching the movies! Thank you so much! I hope you subscribe and have a wonderful, SAFE summer! Best Wishes; Steve
I can't decide in which scene Paul was at his most gorgeoid. In Cat on a Hot Tin roof, the profile in the convertible with the rain pouring down on his neck, or the swimming pool scene in Sweet Bird.
The scene where Geraldine opens his shirt on the bed and runs her fingers lightly over his smooth, tanned torso. Period.
I’ve always loved this movie, and I wasn’t sure why. Now I do!!!!
Hooray! Mission accomplished!
Steve Hayes You’re awesome, Steve 😉
Paul is the precedent for Ryan Gosling. Nice face on an adolescent torso.
Ryan Gosling can’t even compare.
Gosling isn't good looking at all imo.
Greetings Steve Hayes,
Love all your reviews! I don't see it, could you review The Trip to Bountiful? Geraldine Page was absolutely wonderful in this film.
It's on my "to do" list. Thanks so much for watching and please stay SAFE! Best; Steve
Yay. Ur back !
Thanks!
Geraldine and Paul made this movie ☺️👏
Absolutely! They were so smart to cast the original Broadway duo! Thanks for watching! Best Wishes; Steve
Steve, you have got to review Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Brick...I want Brick..lol
"Skipper...I want Skipper"...I will.
Your review is spot-on, Steve!
Thanks, Buddy!
I've never seen this but I really want to now. I loved Paul in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
It's especially great because they both did it ob broadway and it's so rare that the actors who create the roles on the stage get to do them on the screen. He's wonderful and Page is magnificent. Thanks; Steve
Wonderful. A great finish to the evening.
Thank you, Mr . Crane!
Please consider doing “Summer and Smoke “; Geraldine Page is fabulous
I will. Thanks!
Great review again, love you smiling through the review, easy to see that you liked the film. Paul Newman was a gorgeous man for years, I thought he looked his best in the Long Hot Summer with Joanne Woodward, their chemistry was off the charts.
He was so beautiful throughout his career. I think the thing that set him apart was his self-assuredness. He wa always in control even when he played characters that weren't. Thanks for watching.
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Yes, he was a gorgeous man. He & Redford were quite a team in Butch Cassidy. My sister had a big blow up photo of Neman from Cool Hand Luke, she kissed him every night before going to bed. Just before getting married, her fiancé made her promise not to bring that photo into their home ;)
Missed you Steve❣️
Phew🥵 Gorgeous Paul...😍
Yes, one of my favorite movies😍
Yes, poetic, sleazy and sexy just the way we like out Tennessee! Sending regards to outer Cyberia! Stay well and SAFE! Best; Steve
Steve Hayes - Thank you, Steve😍
You too and keep up your splendid reviews❣️They’re rays of sunshine❣️
Hi guys ! Great to see you !!
I've never seen this one. I want to now.
Great!
This is a fair review, though I look much more poorly on the movie just because I love the play, as flawed as it may be, so much. Richard Brooks (who you don't mention) obviously had to deal with censorship, but, much like with his adaptation of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, he also adds his own morality to the film, which is at odds with Williams. I can see why Williams hated the film so much--and yet we have so many great performances that make the film still work.
EricMontreal22 you make some excellent points, especially regarding the stringent Hayes Code.
@@artsbeatla No relation!
In a classic movie house bathroom mirror, write "Boss Finley can't cut the mustard."
Preferably on a mirror in the Men's Room"
You always make my night!!
You just made mine! Thanks!
Ed Begley won the Academy Award for Best Supporting actor for this movie. Another STELLAr review.
Thank you!
And he deserved to win. I find he gave the strongest performance in the film.
Another great review, Steve.
Thanks so much!
I love this movie, it's so crazy. Steve Hayes. did I see you in "Trick"? Also Miss Lucy is the best part, next to the beautiful Paul Newman.
Yes, you saw me in "TRICK'! Thanks for noticing!
Nice review,I must watch it
Ed Begley is almost as much fun in this movie as Charles Laughton as Nero in Sign of the Cross.
Burl Ives light.
Yes, it is one of the best I agree. It's a smaller play like Suddenly Last Summer than the other famous ones in length but the length is vertical in the depth. Trashy? Yes - but accurate
It's a great movie. A work of art. It's all fantastic, though, so it's not taken as seriously as it deserves.
Timeless cast. Geraldine Page never looked so beautiful (thank you, Sydney Guillaroff), Ed Begley (native of Hartford) gives a performance that is indelible.
Yes, it's a wonderful seedy ride with all of them at the top of their game.
I don't think that Geraldine Page ever looked lovelier. Her make up was stunning.
Wonderful review - really enjoyable to listen to. Thank you!
Many thanks!
Thanks. People forget that Geraldine Page had 8 Oscar nominations before she finally won. Cheers.
Thank God she did!
Wonderful, Steve.
God bless Geraldine Page!
Yup! Anytime, anywhere in anything! Goddess! Thanks for watching and please stay SAFE! Best; Steve
☺️😊 love your channel
Thank you so much for watching!
MISSED YOU!!!
Awwww, so sweet! Thank you!
Well now I want to see it
TheGuillermo519 I just caught the end on TCM. It’s pretty fantastic.
Hey! Where's African Queen??? Would love your take on it!
Love your videos!!!!!
Thanks., Buddy1
I was 12 years old when I went to my weekly Saturday afternoon matinee. I had no idea what was going on!
Well, don't feel bad, I only found out what happens at matinees in my twenties, once I'd moved to New York and by the , of course, I was an eagar participant! Best; Steve
Steve you must do "Love Has Many Faces" with Lana Turner
Thanks for watching.
When are you going to do "Gilda"?
Mitch Walker Yes! Please do Gilda!!
It's on the list!
Hurray! Thanks :)
I love all your reviews they are amazing you are the best!!!! Please do the the review of Baby Jane
Thanks for watching!
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ 👌👌👌👌👌
Are your videos demonetised?
I agree completely. The movie is kind of trashy, but such good actors are fun to watch. Paul was charismatic and gorgeous with magnetic blue eyes. There's a screen test that Paul and James Dean did together. Paul did "somebody up there likes me" replacing Dean after his death. I wonder if he had lived, would they have been up for the same roles. Steve, love to see a real fan look at these older films. If there is a Movie Trivia Game played in homes with friends, I want to be on your team.
LOL! Well, it's the ONLY catagory I'm any good at, so you might want to re think that. I think paul Newman's career got an extra boost through Dean's demise. I'm not sure how Dean would have aged and wonder if we saw everything in three films that he was able to bring to the table. Newman grew with each picture and you can watch a steady maturity and nuance. . Dean, like Judy Garland, was a comet and again, I'm gad we have the three great films he made to show us why so many actors have been influenced by him since. Best; Steve
Madeline Ashton in Songbird! the Musical bbwahahaha
Hilarious!
Trash! Love it - thank-you kind Sir.
Thanks for watching!
Years since I've seen this.....great review....reminds me to watch it again. Thx 💙
Paul was pretty .
Gerry Page even balked at first at the play - she found it hard to imagine herself a 'beauty' even a washed up beauty and she really pulled it off.
She was fearless. That's always been the thing about her. Fearlessness.
She has that mouth and those glorious cheekbones and built her image of beauty on these.
Tennessee Williams' material NEVER disappoints, even when is ideas become somewhat bowdlerized for the screen. My favorite one of his play/movie adaptations has to be "Period of Adjustment," with the screen version starring Jane Fonda, Anthony Franciosa, Jim Hutton and Lois Nettleton. Check it out! Also great is "Suddenly, Last Summer."
Thanks!
OOO my kinda movie - sleazy and trashy ala "Valley of the Dolls" This was really daring and racy for 1962. Wonder the censors at the time didn't water it so down to merely innuendos as they have been known to do. Gotta watch this for sure AND welcome back TOQATM. Don't stay away so long.
Thank you!
Watered down and overproduced version done in wide screen!! Newman is somehow unconvincing. Warren Beatty would have been a better choice for Chance Wayne; see him in All Fall Down the same year. The supporting characters take over and Page is off screen for too long.
I don't remember the face, but your hands are familiar.
Just for the record, don't think I didn't borrow and use THAT quote on a few occasions! Not to mention; "WELL... I may have done better, but I've certainly done worse! LOL! Good Ole' Tennessee! Thanks so mcuh for watching! Best; Steve
You're so funny..!!
You're so sweet to say so. In my family, they called it "odd". LOL! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ hahahah
@@drordror3 Have a lovely summer and thanks so much for watching! Steve
You too, Steve! The pleasure is mine. Lovely channel
@@drordror3 Big hugs!
Trashy and Fun- my kind of movie ! LOL and never pass up Newman- EVER!
Sound philopsohy!
GP is a better version of Bette Davis ❤
Don't let Bette hear you say that.
Tho Page was older, there are certain parallels to Marilyn Monroe, not least that it was the same year she started her last film and same year she died. Page would absolutely never appear this glamorous again, and the charcacter is very not Page. Perfect part for Monroe, tho many would have thought her too young for it.
Always enjoy your reviews, Steve, but a little bit of Tennessee Williams goes a long way with me. All this overblown, operatic, tragedian melodrama about a bunch of hopelessly screwed up, thoroughly unlikable narcissists with Southern accents. Admittedly, he created some bravura performances for a lot of talented actors, but after every TW play/film, I'm left asking why I should care about these silly people. Answer: I don't.
Newman was making his transition from "star" to actor and definitely was at his best all around at this point. Page tended to come across as too "actress-y" in her films---"Trip to Bountiful" is unwatchable because her mannerisms augment the sentimentality of the material in a bad way. here, she seems well matched to Williams' stage-y dialog and the melodramatic tone of the story.
I hated this film.
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