CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: Alfred Hitchcock's REBECCA from STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies
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CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier star in Alfred Hitchcock's first American production, David O' Selznick's version of Daphne DuMaurier's REBECCA (1940). An extremely faithful and glamorous adaptation of the bestselling suspense classic, REBECCA was shot in the grand tradition that had been set the previous year by Selznick's Oscar winning production of GONE WITH THE WIND. Eager to make a successful follow-up, Selznick imported British director Alfred Hitchcock and set him on his way to a brilliant career in America by giving him the only picture he ever directed that would win the Best Picture Oscar. Besides the two glamorous leads, the supporting cast includes George Sanders, Gladys Cooper, Nigel Bruce, the hilarious Florence Bates in her screen debut as Mrs. Van Hopper and the unforgettable Dame Judith Anderson as the evil housekeeper Mrs. Danvers. Thanks to Selznick, REBECCA is lavish, romantic film making at its best, directed by the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock.
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why Steve doesn't have his own show on TCM is truly one of the great mysteries in television history. right up there with whomever green lighted "Joanie loves Chachi."
Hilarious!
"I loved you in Rebecca," is a line I swear I will take with me for the rest of my life. If only I could use it on somebody.
Yes...loved that story!
When the AFI saluted Hitchcock in the late 70's the celebrity turnout was incredible. EVERYONE was there and at one point they all took turns quickly greeting Hitch and passing the mic to the next greeter. Finally someone stated "here is Mrs Danvers from Rebecca, Dame Judith Anderson and the room of celebrities gasped and applauded. She was HIGHLY respected by her peers.
Yes. An she was one of the few actresses from her era on Braodway who had a very successful film career. Always in supporting roles, but she worked consistantly. Her performances in such films as: "Laura", "Edge Of Darkness", "The Furies" and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof' are sensational! Thanks for watching! Best; Steve
@@stevenhayes4063 I think she played Lady Macbeth in Maurice Evans' production?
This is the first I've seen of Leigh's screen test. But even without that, I could not see her as the second Mrs. De Winter. Vivian was always a beauty. She had all the confidence that comes from being the object of admiration and desire. That cannot be erased. It is doubtful Vivian could produce the naive innocence that the role required. The only flaw for me in the movie is that Olivier failed to convince me that Max was ever the least bit in love with his new bride. The cold shoulder he gave Fontaine between takes carried over on the screen.
I think she would have been perfect if they actually shown Rebecca in flashbacks.Leigh could have given woud have been a perfect Rebecca DeWinter . Thankfully, they didn't. I think the fact that both the novel and Hichcock create her without ever showing her is the the thing that cements you to the story. Thanks for watching! Best; Steve
You're absolutely right. Rebecca is as real in memory as she would have been in life - a tribute to everyone from author to director to actors.
She's twice as enigmatic because you don't see her and everyone must conjure her up in their respective imaginations. Fabulous! All My Best; Steve
The only thing I hate about these damn hilarious reviews is that they are WAY TOO SHORT.
The only thing I hate is there are never enough wonderful comments like yours! Many, many thansk! You made my day! Happy Spring! Steve
“By the way, my dear, don't think that I mean to be unkind, but you were just a teeny, weeny bit forward with Mr. de Winter. Your effort to enter the conversation quite embarrassed me and I'm sure it did him. Men loathe that sort of thing. Oh come, don't sulk. After all, I am responsible for your behavior here.”
Edyth Van Hopper.
A bullying old harpy and one character I just love for her over-inflated ego🤣
Love your wonderful reviews, as always🤩💕
LOL! Florence Bates would be so proud! I'd be willing to bet that you've used this speech at several dinner parties and various sociol occastion just to stir things up! And why not?!? Mt favorite character in the film...probably because I look more olike her every day. I love this film! Thanks so much!! So delghted you watch! Do you subscribe? If not, PLEASE do!
Steve Hayes - LOL! Yes, I’ve quoted those very words in front of my teenage nieces🤣 much to their delight but they probably think I’m a few sandwiches short of a picnic🤣
Florence Bates certainly blazed a trail in her lifetime. She hoped to be a pianist but a hand injury put a stop to that career. A mathematics degree followed and she became the first female lawyer in Texas in 1914. She married a wealthy businessman who lost his fortune in the stock market crash in 1929, the couple moved to LA, opened up a bakery and the rest is history... 60 movies in 13 years!!!
Even if she is a meany in this movie, her personality and smile is infectious!
I subscribed more than four years ago❣️
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@@outercyberia Hooray!!! I'm so glad! VIVA FLO BATES!!!
I like Mrs. Van Hopper’s line: “I knew a young man once that would dart down the hall whenever he sees me coming. I suppose he was a little in love with me and was unsure of himself”. Talk about a self-inflated ego!
quitequiet1 - Oh absolutely❣️ Yes, Edith may not be too sympathetic a character but she’s certainly unforgettable💥
Another of my favorite movies. Did you know that Florence Bates was the first woman admitted to the Texas bar in 1914? She first got her degree in mathematics from the university of Texas. She continued to play these battleaxe women pretty much for the rest of her all too short career.
Florence bates was a force! I adore her.
Watch her in I Remember Mama--she plays a kindly goodhearted sweet-heart of a woman perfectly. She was wonderfully versatile.
"I loved you in Rebecca"
LOL
True.
Joan Fontaine was perfect for this role. 😍
LMAO. "I loved you in Rebecca"
You're the best. Your passion and joy just bubble all over.
Another wonderful review.
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I know this review is eleven years old, but it’s the first time I’ve seen it. Marvelous Steve! Rebecca is a stalwart favorite of mine.
Oh Billy! I'm so glad yu liked it! I hope you subscribe and if I haven't told you before, you have one of my favorite names EVER! Thanks for watching! Steve
Love this movie, Steve. I always felt bad for George Sanders, Nigel Bruce and Gladys Cooper. In spite of the fact that they're all brilliant, the only supporting role that anyone remembers is Judith Anderson's.
Well, she got the role. Almost overshadowed by fabulous Florence Bates.
OMG! I loved your story about your hairdon't and Ex: "I loved you in Rebecca" It takes me back to my old days going to the Mother Lode and Studio One w/my bestie Larry. We were both so quick and witty! 😉 Love your channel and totally love the DVD you have displayed in the upper right hand side of the screen in this video. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Probably my fave movie -- surprised you didn't mention George Sanders though, Steve, but a great review of a great movie!
"Dani, she was holding out on both of us....cancer!"
Sanders had more screen time than Gladys Cooper.
I know why Joan didn't get the Oscar. It was too much like her performance in Jane Eyre. Not sure which came first but both characters were pretty much the same. She played both brilliantly. Dame Anderson's descent into full blown madness was fabulous !!! She could scare the hell out of anyone. :o)
Jane Eyre was filmed in 1943 after both Rebecca and Suspicion- another wonderful film.
Ahh then I can see why they cast her.
I read somewhere that Daphne du maurier envisioned the novel's plot as Jane Eyre if Jane had married Rochester instead of running away. So it's fitting Joan F should be in both :-)
"Rebecca" came first!
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Thank you Steve, of course you would know without having to check lol :o)
I was a shy teen when I first saw this movie and it was unforgettable! Joan Fontain’s performance was so sympathetic and relatable. The book is wonderful too.
It's one of the best adaptations! Steve
Impossible to think of Vivien Leigh playing the character of Mrs. de Winter.
Vivien always had that aura of a confident and empowered woman, even more coming immediately after filming Gone With The Wind.
Joan Fontaine may not be the greatest actress of all time, but she did a good job on it.
PD: Your impersonation of Vivien was beyond excellent, actually 😂😂
I think, if they had actually shown the character of "Rebecca" in flashback scenes, then Vivien would have been perfect for the role. Fiery, beautiful, insolent, sexy and confrontational. I also picture the lush character Margaret Lockwood played in "The Wicked Lady" ' and the Gainborough Films as being perfect to play Rebecca. Fontaine as the mousy second wife was superb. Best; Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Vivien was much to beautiful for the role of the second Mrs de Winter! I even found Joan Fontaine too pretty for that part of a plain, shy woman.
@@rosedewittbukater4203 If you get the Criterion edition DVD, you can see the screen tests. I think Margaret Sullavan was by far the most interesting, but I think Selznick was right, you couldn't really imagine her being intimidated by Mrs Danvers for very long. Happy Holidays! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Thank you, Steve! Love from Germany (Bavaria)! And a merry Christmas! ❤ Rosl
I just discovered you, Steve. I absolutely LOVE your classic movie reviews. Thanks for the wonderful content on your channel. I'm inspired to watch movies that I haven't watched in years.
Oh, good!
Hermione Gingold was quoted as saying she was very surprised to see an inmmense statue of Judidth Anderson in NY harbor when she first arrived by ship to the states.... ( one of my favorite lines HA ! )
I love Judith Anderson in this film and I love your insightful reviews and anecdotes. Steve what would we do with out you !
Hilarious!
Steve is right about Hitchcock's painting of Rebecca, I really expected her to materialize, when Olivier was describing her...remarkable film.
Brilliant!
And Rebecca would've looked and acted like how Vivien Leigh was in her real personal life. At least in the book on how Rebeccais described beauty and looks wise, Leigh is whom I picture Rebecca just Rebecca is taller. (This is Vivien beauty circa GWTW and Waterloo Bridge, etc not Streetcar where her looks are going due to the stresses of her rough lifestyle and unfortunate illness where there was no help at the time.
@@kelseyk530
You are totally right.
Hitch: "But Rebecca won't be shown in my movie, Viv. I insist on that."
Vivien: "But I am perfect for the role! Put some insistence on the writers, okay?"
/allegedly
Viv, like Scarlet O'Hara, had a will... Poor Vivien Leigh, beautiful, gifted, and stricken with tragedy.
Both the film and the book were masterpieces. No one can deny Hitchcock’s genius, but I think he deserves more credit for what he did with Du Maurier’s The Birds. It was just a rather brief short story and he turned it into that amazing film.
Rebecca was like a tree laden with lush low lying fruit that had so much to work with as a story. I also found the ambivalence of the story’s ending dissatisfying, and it left a somewhat bad taste in my mouth. Not Hitchcock’s fault. It’s in the novel as well. Ambivalent endings and unsatisfying relationships seem to be a recurring theme in her work. It’s also there in My Cousin Rachel, and Don’t Look Now, but that ambivalence for me feels a little more satisfying in those stories and films. It’s hard to explain why.
To appreciate Dame Judith’s talent and range as an actress, you only have to remember in this she played Mrs Danvers, and in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof she played Big Daddy’s wife. You really couldn’t say she was prone to typecasting!
@@kelseyk530 Vivien Leigh is brilliant in The Deep Blue Sea, the film of a Rattigan play
I can't tell you how many times I've seen this movie, it never gets old!!! Great classic movies!!!!
I agree ! I think "Rebecca" and "To Kill A Mockingbird" are two of the greatest adaptations of brilliant novels the screen has given us. Thanks for watching! Steve
Vivian Leigh...as du Maurier described in her novel and what was alluded to in the screenplay about what kind of person Rebecca was: Rebecca's character (assured dominant, confident, manipulative, elegant, treacherous) as well as brains and beauty and someone who was just naturally good at anything she did (sporting hobbies, throwing lavish legendary parties, etc.), knew the creme de le creme of society...I don't know how one wouldn't picture Vivian whilst reading the novel and what was described in this screenplay. It's a shame Rebecca, though a main character, was never seen due to the story of that she had died...had she been a flesh and blood character, Vivian would've been perfection for casting.
I quite agree. I also think that later the treacherous Margaret Lockwood of the Gainborough period could also fill the bill. I think of her as "rebecca" whenever I see "The Wicked Lady" .
Both of these ladies were excellent in their portrayals. Thanks very much for reviewing.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
I'm just discovering your wonderful videos and am getting quite a kick out of your enthusiasm. You're making me fall in love with these movies all over again but I especially enjoy your admiration of Joan Crawford which I share in spades. She's also a solid gay icon, just look up William Haines and she what she did for him when he lost his career at MGM. Anyway I'm working my way through your videos so keep it up!
his sheer joy about these films is highly infectious
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OMGosh Steve 😂🤣😂🤣 I literally cracked up at the part with you hiding from your ex. I laughed so hard and loud. I was listening through my hearing aides and my hubby didn’t know what I was laughing at. I got such a look. Thanks for the laugh 😆
You made my day! So glad you had a good laugh...confidentially, when t happened, so did I! LOL! Thanks so much! Best; Steve
Can you imagine trying to fit in and live up to the idea of what Rebecca was.
Not without firing the housekeeper, no.
The movies, of yesterday, were, pure class.
And beig a Selznick production, class personidied. Thanks for watching! Steve
Steve Hayes - Love your program here! I'm a latecomer. So tickled to find you! Looking for your review of "Suspicion" starring Joan Fontaine and Cary Grant. Can't find it. Another great movie. Keep 'em coming!
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There are reports that, although he didn't usually speak negatively about co-stars, Cary Grant was not fond of Joan Fontaine at all. He felt that she acted like a diva on set, when she was still yet young in her career.. He is reported as saying, "If I had been married to her, I would have ended up strangling her!"
I actually saw the 1980 (PBS?) version first and read the book. This version was something of a letdown at first, but I finally got so that I loved it. Great review: informative, witty, and my only complaint is that I wish your reviews were longer (always leave 'em wanting more, eh?)!
Absolutely! So glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! Steve
This one is really, really good. And Dame Judith Anderson is really just unforgettable!
InteUtanMinCykel Dame Diana Rigg played the role in a TV remake, very different take on the character - her Mrs. Danvers openly grieved and mourned Rebecca, came across almost more pitiable than menacing. But certainly there was menace.
She should have had the Oscar!
Steve, your anecdote at the end of this made me guffaw! You are just the funniest! Cheers!
So glad! Hooray!
Steve I love your show thank you so much!!
You made my day! Thank you so much and thanks for watching! Happy Thanksgivng! Best; Steve
@rrrich7
I know, I can't bear "Kitty Foyle". I like Ginger, but in other things. The other nominees were Bette Davis in "The Letter", Katherine Hepburn in "The Philadelphia Story" and Martha Scott in "Our Town". Unbelievable!
Thanks for watching!
I know. I can never believe it!
He loved you in Rebecca [screamingly, howlingly, hilariously funny]? Well, we love you in ALL the roles you play on TIRED OLD QUEEN🤩
I have to admit, he made me laugh so hard, I bent over in the street and couldn't stand up. I almost went back with him based on that coment...I didn't...oh, well. We're best friends ro this day. Funny guy. Steve
I love your reviews so much. But I adore them even more when you inject a bit of your personal life-as a movie junkie like me- in there too!
Oh, thank you SO much!
watching Mrs. Danvers paw through Rebecca's underwear drawer, had a profound effect on me as an 9 year old...
Made by the nuns of the covent too, none of that tacky Victoria's Secret stuff.
I wouldn't let her paw my underwear...she wouldn't want to anyway. LOL!
One of the best novels ever written!
She was a sensational writer and her work made for great films, though not always faithful to the books/stories ( The Birds), but "My Cousin Rachel" and "Don'T Look Now" are equally fabulous! Thanks for watching. Best; Steve
And interesting that long after her death it was revealed that she (Daphne du Maurier, the writer) had had a lesbian relationship with the actress Gertrude Lawrence, so the undercurrents of the novel and the film come from understanding.
Thank you sir! Glad you highlighted a wonderful film with a marvellous cast.
Once again I bow down to your amazing insights and observations. Always a sincere pleasure when you post. Happy 2011 to you and your crew! You folks are like a buried treasure.
Yu are too kind!
I love you in Rebecca! Hysterical!
There is an inexplicable vibe/atmosphere that only you and this channel provoke in me, I really feel that it transports me, it's really fascinating, sweet and charming to be able to enjoy this beautiful channel and beautiful person.
Love these reviews. Your enthusiasm for these classics shines right through and I've learned a lot I didn't know. For anyone who's interested in hearing what Vivien Leigh would have been like in the role as 'the girl' , when Lux Radio Theatre did their version of this movie, Olivier obviously got his own way in that instance and they finally get to perform it together. It's on youtube somewhere if you want to search it out. She's not a patch on Fontaine though.
Can I put in a request for some earlier Hitchcock movies? The Lady Vanishes or The 39 Steps?
Keep up the great work!
Thanks Robin; I appreciate your comments so uch. I adore Vivien, but have to say that the role went to the right actress. have tou ever seen the screen tests for "rebecca"? Margaret Sullavan, Loretta Young, and Anne Baxter...all good, all brought interesting things to the role...then there's Fonatine. No comparison. Have a happy, Safe Holiday season and please subscribe if you haven't already. Best Wishes; Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ I've only seen the snippet of Leigh you showed in your review. I'll definitely look out for them now. I love seeing those different interpretations of a role. You're totally right, Fontaine was utterly perfect and hasn't been bettered in all the years since. Hitchcock's version is definitive, no other adaptation comes close. And yes, of course I've subscribed! Take care and keep safe and enjoy the holidays in this craziest of years.
@@robinjarvis3883 Thanks Robin! Have lovely holidays and stay SAFE! Best Always; Steve
"I loved you in Rebecca" I snorted coffee out my nose. I'm sure they'll let me back in that coffee house..... right?
LOL! Misson accomplished! Nuthin' makes me happer than getting my friends to snort a cuppa' somethin' outa' their schnozolas! OXOX Steve
I always thought Vivian Leigh would have mad a great Rebecca.
aunt becky Maybe, but as said, she was way too affected, and still sounding like Scarlett. In fact, I think she lost her mind in that role, and played it the rest of her life.
well her husband's on again, off sgain tryst with Danny Kaye, probably didn't help.
Leigh was way too beautiful, even without make-up. The basic reason why Leigh did not get the role is that Hitchcock was against it- he pointed out that Leigh was born to play [the already dead] Rebecca de Winter- and he was right. Margaret Sullivan and Loretta Young - their tests show them to be too secure for the character. Fontaine was indeed perfect. Great movie!
Yes she would have been a magnificent Rebecca if we ever DID see Rebecca in the film. The 2nd Mrs. DeWinter never is given a name in both the movie and the novel.
Yes. Ideal!
Hi Steve, you didn't mention that Joan Fontaine was beaten by Ginger Rogers for the Oscar. So odd, since no one raves about Kitty Foyle as a movie!
Unwatchable. However, my vote that year would be for Bette Davis in "The Letter" or Katharine Hepburn in "The Philadelphia Story"..but..that's the Oscars for you! Thanks for watching! Best; Steve
"Wretched Stuff! Give me a chocolate, quick!!!" hahahahahaha - the best line in the whole movie. Well apart from "Why don't you?"
Viva Florence Bates!!!
Every time I've seen this at a cinema, the audience has roared with laughter at Bates' 'chocolate' line. She was also marvelous as a snooty society lady in an episode of I Love Lucy.
Absolutely love your videos
I absolutely love that you love them! Love; Steve
How you managed to be concise about this movie I will never know! I have watched it over and over and I can't get tired of it. The performances are extraordinary, and I bet Hitchcock did indeed encourage everyone to treat poor Joan Fontaine badly, it'd be like him, and she talked later about spending the whole film in tears. Interestingly, if you remember that Joan Fontaine was absolutely tiny, you realise that Laurence Olivier can't have been very tall either - much later in life he said that people who'd seen a towering performance on stage were shocked to meet him in real life: a very ordinary looking, rather short man. Judith Anderson was absolutely superb as the horrific housekeeper, and right again, there is a very real lesbian element not only about her attitude to Rebecca, but hinted elsewhere. Remember that Maxim tells the Joan Fontaine character that only days after their marriage Rebecca had told him everything about herself - "Things I'll never tell a living soul". It sounds so much more than the fact that she had male lovers. Interestingly, after Daphne du Maurier's death there were stories about her having had a relationship of some kind with Gertrude Lawrence, but even Gertie's daughter (who had no reason to be kind about her mother) dismissed that. Please may I ask, are you ever likely to review "The Lady Vanishes", which is a much smaller film but very enjoyable? I think it was the only Hitchcock film with a brunette heroine, and Michael Redgrave displayed a real talent for light comedy.
Not to worry. "The L:ady Vanishes" is on my "To Do" list. On another note, speaking of nasty characters, I also want to do ' The Wicekd lady"- Margarte Lockwood at her most floridly evil and " Night and the City" which has wonderfully wicked performances bu Googie Withers and Francis L. Sullivan.
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Oh, lovely! We're so lucky to have you doing so much.
' Last night I went back to Manderley again'. Manderlee not Manderlay lol :-)
Abbott and Costello
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a house gest meeting the housekeeper: "Pardon me, but didn't I see you in 'Rebecca's?"
Have to know your films to get that line.
Great A & C movie.
Binnie Barnes to Gale Sondergaard. Hilariious!
" I've got one hand in my pocket an the other is flicking a cigarette". Steve, I loved your Vivien Leigh. And hey, your ex came off with a good line.
I know. Hilarious. I almost went back to him. I'm a sucker for funny men.
Rebecca like a modern version of s Bronte's Jane Eyre, I think.
And the woman in black is said to be Rebecca's mother in Korea musical.
Well, they are all open to interpretation. A musical version was announced for Broadway a few years back, which never got off the ground.
@@STEVEHAYESTOQl wached a little in Europe. From RUclips.
Great review, Steve and I love the story about your ex! Hope that you will do another film focusing on George Sanders sometime--not to mention Gladys Cooper and Nigel Bruce. Love them all and your sense of humor.
Thanks so much for keeping this going!
I've done "All About Eve", "The Lodger", "Hangover Square". (Saunders), "Now, Voyager", "Separate Tables" (Cooper) and 'Susicion" and "The Rains Came" ( Bruce) check out my past reviews .
I love Mrs Van Hopper, she hilarious
Loved this review!!!!You are so adorable.xxoo
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Love your review!
Steve, I have watched this wonderful review a dozen times or more. Please explain the whistle when discussing the Mrs. Danvers character. Just wanting to confirm my guess about its meaning. Many thanks.
She had a slight whistle wihen saying her "S"'s. Being a comedian at heart, I played up on it.
I can't believe it's the same lady that put Spock's Contra back into his body Judith Anderson now Dame
She was one of the great classical acrtresses and had a long and established career. She is also terrific in " Laura" ( where she should have snagged another Oscar nomination), "Pursued", "The Strange Love Of Martha Ivers" , "The Furies", " Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" and not to mention "A Man Called Horse". I saw her on stage twice. Playing the role of "Hamlet" at 76 years of age and in her last Broadway production as the Nurse in "Medea" with Zoe Caldwell, which Anderson had made famous on Broadway in the '40's. Both recieved Tony nominations. She was remarkable. Best; Steve
"I loved you in Rebecca..." hahahahahahaha!
Wow. Thirteen years of videos. 😮
Yup. Time flies when you're ageing. LOL! Thanks for taking the ride with us! Steve
Fabulous. Must see this again.
Rebecca was not Hitchcock's 'very first motion picture' as is claimed here. He had made twenty-six films in the U.K. prior to Rebecca, including The Lodger, Sabotage, The 39 Steps, The Lady Vanishes, and the first version of The Man Who Knew Too Much. Perhaps TOQATM meant to say 'very first Hollywood picture'.
'I loved you in Rebecca...' 😂
Yup...it ,made me go back to him...for a week or two. OXOX Steve
I would have cast Andrea Leeds, the actress who committed suicide in Stage Door. Same type as Joan Fontaine, but mousier. I also would have cast Leeds as Melanie in GWTW.
No. I think Fontaine is superb.
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Her acting was wonderful, no argument there.
LOL!! Your imitation of Vivian Lee I hilarious! 🤣
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Oh! I always do! That’s how I keep track of the ones I’ve already watched.
"Good bye and good luck" Florence Bates. 🍀♥️
"Have you been doing something you shoudn't. We' I always say the English have strange tastes. You don't fancy he's in love wit you, do you?" Such a lovely viper.LOL! I love this film! Thanks so much!! So delghted you watch! Do you subscribe? If not, PLEASE do!
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ I have been subscribed to all! I also save your posts to my "Classic Cinema" posts.
@@ladytenor9876 As a dear Brit friend of mine says; "You're a STAR!" OXOXO
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ I am only reflecting your glittering glory ♥️🌈🌈🌈
@@ladytenor9876 Well, I'll give you an hour to cut that out! OXOX!!!
Saw this back in January this year. Only Hitchcock film to win an academy award.
Not the only one. Joan Fontaine won Best Actress for Suspicion. The Man Who Knew Too Much won Best Original Song. Rebecca is the only Hitchcock film to win Best Picture at the Oscars though.
A favorite movie.
One of mine too. I just liove the sumptuousness of it. Classic Selznick/Hitchcock production
Best movie ever
and no mention of George Sanders
Oh yeah, he was fantastic!
He's wonderful! There!
He should be a host on TCM for all these old great movies.
Thank you so much for the vote of confidence! Your mouth to "Whomever's" ears! LOL! Stay well and stay SAFE! Steve
And the great gargoyle Florence Bates as well!
In her very first movie after having been lawyer in Texas for ears. She made close to 60 films in the next ten years. Though she didn't always get great roles, she always worked and was always welcome. She had another great one in "The Brasher Dabloon" based on the novel " The High Window" by Raymond Chandler and with handsome Geroge Montgomery as detective Phillip Marlowe. Love her in everything. Harridan supreme. Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ You took the words right out of my mouth.! I delight whenever she appears in anything, even for the too many movies when she just passes through. Lubitsch's Heaven Can Wait, when Laird Cregar pushes a button and she goes to hell!
Kitty Foyle isn't terrible. It's episodic and cutesy, but it does have a few good scenes (like when Kitty makes a mistake at work, and pretends to faint.) Ginger tries, but I like her wise ass, not perky.
The main problem is the "daring" story a lower class single mum. But it wimps out -- she's not even single when she gets knocked up -- and she ends up with a worthy doctor, instead of a weasley rich guy. I'm sure Susan Isaacs used Kitty Foyle as the basis for her fine book, Shining Through.
Nope.
I want Rebecca’s bedroom.
I want Rebeccas wardrobe.
How is it NO ONE has mentioned that the female lead next to Olivier on the movie poster is Viven Leigh with blonde hair??!! The large eyes, arched eyebrow, it certainly looks more like Leigh than Fontaine ... how did that slip by?
Well, apparently it didn't slip by everyone. LOL!
"I loved you in REBECCA..." OH so funny!!
Yup! I almost went back with him because he made me laugh so hard.
Such a fabulous movie indeed!
Yes indeed. I find it's one that get's better every year. Its simply astonishing when you think that this was Hitchcock's first American film! And, it won Best Picture! He was "good to go" after this one.
@STEVEHAYESTOQ Will you be doing a Fred and Ginger movie soon? My favorite is Swing Time!
I have one on my list...not tellin' which one. Thanks for watching! Best; Steve
I believe it is Mander LEE not LAY!
Not according to the movie pronunciation and I ALWAYS go with the movie pronunciation.
Steve, loved this. What's with the whistle when impersonating Dame Judith? It's hilarious but I don't get the whistle.
I exaggerate it, but she had a slight whistle in her "S"'s. That's all. Just for Comedy. Thanks for watching! Steve
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1940 Hitchcock movie Rebecca is truly a one of a kind mind grabbing enchantment film that grabs you from the beginning til the end. Perfect scenes and perfect cast which is why I’m so pissed that the director Ben Wheatley would try to do a remake horrible idea the movie was fine just the way it was the remake should’ve never have been done it’s garbage. I cringed as I sit and tried to watch the remake.
Well, they will forever try and re-do/update the classics and that's the nature of the beast that is "Show Biz". However, if the re-make leads people to re-discover the original, then great! Thanks so much for watching! Be well and stay SAFE! Best; Steve
“I loved you in Rebecca” 💀💀💀
what does the whistle mean in reference to Dame Judith's portrayal of this character?
She had an ever so slight whitsling "S"...which, of course, I exaggerated... a bit. Couldn't help it. LOL! Thanks so much for watching. Please subcribe if you haven't already and push the "LIKE" button. Take care, be well and please stay SAFE! Best; Steve
I am not a christian, but there are cases in the church that people with manic depression are possessed by demons, and they say that if the pastor exorcises the demon, the illness will be cured. Of course, this is true for a really good pastor. I really believe in science. I'm sorry, but in the case of Vivian, I want to try that method.
Vivien had a multiftude of problems that plagued her throughout her life. I'm always impressed at her bravery and how she fought the demons as much as she could. I would recommend Hugo Vicker's wonderful biography. Steve
Johnny is so cute.
Joan Fontaine was perfect for the roll... We never know her name she is surpose to be a bit dowdy and gentle every thing REBECCA was not... Brilliant BOOK... brilliant FILM..version... Up there as one of HITCHCOCKS BEST.... ALONG WITH DAIL M FOR MURDER HAVE YOU DONE THAT YET STEVE..??? 💋.
I love this film! Thanks so much!! So delghted you watch! Do you subscribe? If not, PLEASE do!
Can you do a RUclips of your impressions of Hitchcock and Bette Davis I love em and any others? Also any background on Johnny he’s hot.
I only do them in the reviews. Johnny is my good buddy! Thanks for watching & stay SAFE! Best; Steve
WIDOWER...not widow...Husbands who experience death of their wife are called WIDOWER(S)
We neeeeever learn the name of "The New Mrs. DeWinter." And yes, "Dannie" sure does love Rebecca...like THAT! ;) . The book ending is different...Hollywood had to have a more "moral" ending! LOL!
Thank you SO much for watching! Do me a favor and push the "LIKE" button. Much appreciated!!
Daphne du Maurier felt the character was too weak to merit a first name.
@@eliothorowitz5627 She does gain strength when Maxim's decreases...However, the name decision makes sense.
Guess we can all just name her, ourselves! ;)
I would come back to TCM only if Steve were the host. What's wrong with those people? They must be asleep at the wheel.
Well, that's very kind, but don't miss out on TCM. They have a pretty great line-up. Just do me a favor and keep watching TOQ! I'd be lost without you, Albert! OXOXOX Steve
ha thanks for the doobly doo!
That the greatest 😂
You just can't beat Hitchcock or "Rebecca". Happy Holidays!
Is it WIDOWER?, not WIDOW?
A man who has lost his wife is a widower. A woman who has lost her husband is a widow.
We love lesbians. Dame Judith, along with Aggie, was one of the greatest.
She was amazing!
I have it on good authority that 'Aggie' as you call her was not lesbonical.
Written third person.
I love your reviews so much. But I adore them even more when you inject a bit of your personal life-as a movie junkie like me- in there too.
Have you ever seen Jennifer Saunders' and Dawn French's version of "Rebecca," called "Consuela"? Hilarious.
ruclips.net/video/3OG9MHQ0bqU/видео.html
I LOVE them!
DFTBA
Wha...? Ya got me on that one.
I'm korean, I can't English well, why vivien leigh did not won the role?
well,, I think she's perfect in gwtw and watloo only.
I don't like her character ...she was ill. looks she was uncomfortable always.
and I don't like oliver too. two people was tragedy.
Hello and welcome. They felt that Vivien , in the end, wasn't vulnerable enough for the part and since "Rebecca" was shot the very next year, that the public would still be picturing her as the strong willed Scarlett O'hara from Gone With Th Wind", Thanks you so much for your comments. Best Wishes; Steve
Leigh or Young would have been better suited. Fontaine is just 'too sweet, and dull. Anderson is just awesome, It is ashame, a Great Shame that the studios forced a 'happy ending', that lied, for 'dear Max', did in fact-- Kill ''Rebecca'', as cold-bloodedly as she was, in life.
stan ochocki Recurring theme in studio days - Hitchcock had to change the ending of Suspicion as well.
I really think from watching her screen test that Margaret Sullivan would have played a great 2nd Mrs. DeWinter.
@@nhmisnomer She was too strong.