This is one of the best films ever made. Montgomery Clift literally envelops his character, Shelley Winters is authentic and sympathetic, and Elizabeth Taylor blooms into an adult character in her film career; Liz and Monty are gorgeous together. They have an extreme closeup that is stunning and flawless. The storyline is perfect and truly embodies the name of the book by Theodore Dreiser, “An American Tragedy.” The theme of capitalism and social divisions is compelling. A must-watch classic film.
Montgomery Clift one of the absolute greatest American actors of the 20th century. His greatest performance is possibly his single scene appearance in "Judgement at Nuremberg (1961) or his major role in "From Here to Eternity" (1953) but this performance in "A Place in the Sun" is truly groundbreaking in how he revealed emotion through silence, body language and facial expression rather than focusing merely on delivery of dialogue. He exhibited a wordless emotional power and magnetism on screen that is extraordinarily moving. Daniel Day Lewis' favorite actor.
Thank you for your very discerning comments! You made me want to view the movie all over again even after having watched it three times already. Your statements opened my eyes.
Thanks so much for your message. I agree. These films stand the test of time, if released today this would be up for an Oscar even 70 years after it was made. Great films are always great films.
I think the song is You Came Along (from out of nowhere), music by John W. Green, lyrics by Edward Heyman - although I don’t know this recording of it, just recognised the tune.
I loved your review. I have watched the movie last year and loved it. As a fan of Elizabeth Taylor❤, i have a request. Could you please review her movie Cleopatra(1963)?
I read the book twenty some years ago. It was quite long and engrossing. Was also depressing, very detailed, and extremely interesting. All about the 1920s with very good insights into money and life. By Theodor Dreiser. Appreciated the film so much I got a copy of it. Maybe VHS then. Cliff was one of the great method actors along with Brando and Dean. He totally shines in this like in "From Here to Eternity". For me, no I don't think thoughts convict a man and so this to me was a tragedy (an American) and a corruption of justice. For our thoughts we'd all be convicted, and that wouldn't be right.
Thank you for the comments. I may try and retrieve the book myself. Such an impressive actor, I dug up an old documentary from the 70’s about Monty which raised many of the issues around prescription drugs and alcohol. I checked out some films post accident and his small part in the Judgement at Nuremberg was amazing. I agree thoughts can’t make you guilty but his particular case going out on the boat, not telling the police, letting her drown all added up to me as guilty. But I totally get your point. Thanks again for posting.
It wasn't really clear at all that he had any chance to save her. She just couldn't swim. Might of just sunk like a stone. The boat ditched accidentally, and they just left it at that without any specifics about his actions or lack of actions. He could of tried for all we know, and then aborted over not being able to handle the flailing. On the other hand, I think it was pretty clear that he didn't want it to flip and tried to stop it. Considering the circumstances, no one is going to really want to report it to the cops. A guy might, or he might not, based on how it looked, how he thought the cops would perceive it, how he thinks the locals would see it. Ever see "Deliverance" from the 1970s? They didn't want to put themselves into the hands of the local sheriff. They didn't see very good chances in it. After all, it was the circumstantial evidence, with no witnesses that screwed him. That and the zeal of Raymond Burr.
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This is one of the best films ever made. Montgomery Clift literally envelops his character, Shelley Winters is authentic and sympathetic, and Elizabeth Taylor blooms into an adult character in her film career; Liz and Monty are gorgeous together. They have an extreme closeup that is stunning and flawless. The storyline is perfect and truly embodies the name of the book by Theodore Dreiser, “An American Tragedy.”
The theme of capitalism and social divisions is compelling. A must-watch classic film.
Yes, it might make it into my list of top 25 fave films of all time :)
Montgomery Clift one of the absolute greatest American actors of the 20th century. His greatest performance is possibly his single scene appearance in "Judgement at Nuremberg (1961) or his major role in "From Here to Eternity" (1953) but this performance in "A Place in the Sun" is truly groundbreaking in how he revealed emotion through silence, body language and facial expression rather than focusing merely on delivery of dialogue. He exhibited a wordless emotional power and magnetism on screen that is extraordinarily moving. Daniel Day Lewis' favorite actor.
Wow thanks, very enlightening, I will watch those movies
Thank you for your very discerning comments! You made me want to view the movie all over again even after having watched it three times already. Your statements opened my eyes.
Thanks so much for this commentary. Yes, a wonderful film; I had read the book as well. I will look forward to future videos.
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Great film. Three of the best actors. Shelley Winters steals the show with her precision. (I've never seen her in a bad film).
One of my top ten favorites. So happy to see it recommended to new generations.
Thanks so much for your message. I agree. These films stand the test of time, if released today this would be up for an Oscar even 70 years after it was made. Great films are always great films.
I think the song is You Came Along (from out of nowhere), music by John W. Green, lyrics by Edward Heyman - although I don’t know this recording of it, just recognised the tune.
Thanks so much @stevenobles !!
Yup, this is definitely on my TBW list! Thank you! Loved your insightful review.
Elizabeth was 17 years old when she started to work on this film which was shot in 1949 and released in 1951.
Please, keep the reviews! ❤
Look for a book called Rebel Males which is about Clift; Dean and Brando. Amazingly insightful about these male movie stars.
Thank you I will check this out
A great film. Shelley Winters is best. Montgomery Clift right behind.
I loved your review. I have watched the movie last year and loved it. As a fan of Elizabeth Taylor❤, i have a request. Could you please review her movie Cleopatra(1963)?
Shelley stole the movie yes. She's the character truest to Dreiser.
Très beau film.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I read the book twenty some years ago. It was quite long and engrossing. Was also depressing, very detailed, and extremely interesting. All about the 1920s with very good insights into money and life. By Theodor Dreiser. Appreciated the film so much I got a copy of it. Maybe VHS then. Cliff was one of the great method actors along with Brando and Dean. He totally shines in this like in "From Here to Eternity". For me, no I don't think thoughts convict a man and so this to me was a tragedy (an American) and a corruption of justice. For our thoughts we'd all be convicted, and that wouldn't be right.
Thank you for the comments. I may try and retrieve the book myself. Such an impressive actor, I dug up an old documentary from the 70’s about Monty which raised many of the issues around prescription drugs and alcohol. I checked out some films post accident and his small part in the Judgement at Nuremberg was amazing. I agree thoughts can’t make you guilty but his particular case going out on the boat, not telling the police, letting her drown all added up to me as guilty. But I totally get your point. Thanks again for posting.
It wasn't really clear at all that he had any chance to save her. She just couldn't swim. Might of just sunk like a stone. The boat ditched accidentally, and they just left it at that without any specifics about his actions or lack of actions. He could of tried for all we know, and then aborted over not being able to handle the flailing. On the other hand, I think it was pretty clear that he didn't want it to flip and tried to stop it. Considering the circumstances, no one is going to really want to report it to the cops. A guy might, or he might not, based on how it looked, how he thought the cops would perceive it, how he thinks the locals would see it. Ever see "Deliverance" from the 1970s? They didn't want to put themselves into the hands of the local sheriff. They didn't see very good chances in it. After all, it was the circumstantial evidence, with no witnesses that screwed him. That and the zeal of Raymond Burr.
Another good one he was in after the accident was "The Misfits". He was very believable in it.
Thanks for the recommendation I recently reviewed the judgement at Nurenberg also a great performance.
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