Lillian Roth--Mike Wallace Interview, 1958
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Lillian Roth, who was portrayed by Susan Hayward in the acclaimed film "I'll Cry Tomorrow," has an intimate discussion with Mike Wallace about her alcoholism and various other problems in this probing interview from 1958.
I went down the RUclips rabbit hole and discovered Lillian Roth today. What a fascinating, honest, intelligent woman! Thanks for posting this interview.
What an inspirational and courageous woman! I hope that she knew how much her personal struggles and frankness about her life have helped and continues to help and inspire others through their tough journey through life. Thank you Lillian Roth.
Isn't it odd, as Lillian began speaking I was thinking that despite the hard life and drinking plus the poor quality of tele in those days she looks quite beautiful. And then she says other girls were prettier. Seeing her in films of the 30's she was adorable with an enchanting smile. Comparing yourself to others and low self worth are deadly. She was an incredible talent.
Hardships in life makes some people so wise and help them to have more compassion for people that are struggling especially
Miss Roth was a great movie star. a great singer and even a greater woman
lillian roth was a class act, god bless her.
Addiction is a real mental issue, it can take alot to bring someone to the brink. This coming from an abused wife who's self esteem and worth took me to heroin use, 20ys of using, fighting everyday to leave it but the illness of withdrawl was much stronger. Finally found my voice and strength. 17ys clean, more educated, more living and less dying. Everyone has their demons, some drink, some take pills, some take drugs and some can overcome some of us are not that strong. I can relate.
Mike Wallace tries to dominate her in the interview, though I was interested to hear her thoughts on Judaism and the Catholic Church. But what really got my goat was when she wanted to talk more about animals, and he said sourly, "There are only 15 seconds left." Her face lit up when she mentioned her little dogs. That would have been an interesting line to explore. If only they could have spent less time on those boring, interminable cigarette ads.
Alan, as a subscriber I'd like to thank you for the wide array of fantastic content you have on your channel. The film "I'll Cry Tomorrow" w/Susan Hayward is a riveting experience. Especially given the constraints of what could be shown on the screen in the 1950's. Ms Roth's honest, candid, story was at the same time difficult to watch and all-consuming. Thanks to her honesty and willingness to share even the most embarrassing aspects of her alcoholic life, she helped countless people, especially women. You rarely saw a story of alcoholism that affected a woman on the big screen. Interestingly, Susan Hayward portrayed an alcoholic twice, the first time in "Smash Up--The Story of a Woman" (1947) and in "I'll Cry Tomorrow"(1955). Each time she turned in a brilliant, honest performance. May Ms Roth and Ms Hayward forever rest in peace.
Lillian Roth Wherever you are now you have helped me with my own struggles and sure so many others rip
"I'm Mike Wallace and the cigarette is Parliament."
She was such a beautiful and talented woman. Never knew about her until today after watching, I'll Cry Tomorrow. It is so sad that she couldn't fully overcome alcoholism.
A very likable and genuine person at one stage in her life experience. Wallace seemed pompous but she handled him with a great deal of class. Considering the era, Roth was ahead of her time with self-revealing interviews and books. Now it is TOO common.
low self esteem is a killer esp. in a society that idolized appearance. Smh true journalism is dead.
Reading her memoir -- very good for a show biz autobiography.
Hey Alan-you are a gem 💎! You find remarkable interviews: any chance of some forgotten Frances Farmer TV interviews? I know they’re out there??!!
Timely interview.
The smoking ad goes on forever ☠️
Thank God for these well spoken people on youtube, from a different era for sure. Though the b.s. cigarette touting is what it is.
Wallace’s ego often got in the way.
Mike Wallace was so Handsome,smoking is so nasty though
An interview with a woman who overcame alcoholism... Brought to you by cigarettes.
LOL! Sadly that was the conspiracy between big tobacco in USA, first WW I all soldiers were given free cigarettes to get them addicted then the media, Hollywood cinema then television. They paid film studios and stars greats sums of money to smoke in films and do adverts in publications. Even actors who didn't smoke or want to were forced to smoke or fake it. It was written into scripts.
Actually she never overcame it.
Nicotine is the slow road...
Thank you for posting this Alan. Do you have any idea how I can find Lillian's appearance on "This is your life"? I have searched all over and cannot find it.
+Jennifer Z. I have it, but the tape is packed away. I'll find it...
+Alan Eichler That would be wonderful. You post the most cool and unique videos. I just love Lillian so anything you have would be treasured by me.
+Jennifer Z. I am trying to find it too !
+Laura Barr Hopefully Alan can find it. I love Lillian. I read both her books and would love to see that video. I have searched and searched. UCLA has it their archives, maybe one day I will drive out there. I live in southern CA.
It was a landmark show. But she received sadly a ton of flack from AA and its founders for breaking her anonymity. She had great courage.
What about the Diana Barrymore interview? I can't find it. Was it banned? What happened, at least?
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Date of interview?
1958
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