CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: Hayley Mills in THE CHALK GARDEN- STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies
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- A mysterious guest arrives and disrupts an already chaotic household, when Deborah Kerr, as a governess with a secret, is put in charge of delinquent teenager Hayley Mills, in Ronald Neame’s THE CHALK GARDEN (’64). Also starring John Mills as a wise, ever faithful butler and Oscar Nominee Dame Edith Evans as the domineering grandmother. Based on the hit Broadway play by Enid Bagnold, THE CHALK GARDEN is riveting drama from beginning to end.
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"A Handbag!" Kerr and Dame Edith in a great little film. Steve, you're the only person I know that has seen as many films as I have. Let's face it, honey, I've seen the good and bad and the gloriously camp, God bless umm all. They all put a sparkle in the heart, Just like you!
Oh, thank you! May you have a wonderful holiday, curling up with the classics. They have been our companions for many years and will be for many more. Happy Holidays. Stay as kind and "Young" as you are! Best; Steve
Loved the Chalk Garden with the late great, lovely lady, Deborah Kerr pronounced "Car", and Hayley Mills who is three years older than I am. Grew up watching all her Disney films in the 1960s when I was in my teens! Also love Sir John Mills! Watch him in Britain's "Great Expectations" with Sir Alec Guiness, a fabulous film in black and white! Two other greats from the Golden Age of Hollywood and the British film industry that has produced many fab films over the past several decades sInce the 1930s and 40s, wish they would show "The Chalk Garden " on Amazon prime and/or Netflix! They have many of Hayley's films available on the internet, but not that one! Thanks Steve. I'm a old movie junkie! Old movies, not old lady, still 'young at heart"! lol
You and me both! That's all that counts! Thanks for watching! Happy Spring and Best Wishes; Steve
I was a film student in college, had some of the most esteemed professor of film . My grandmother taught me everything I know about Hollywood glamour in film . All this to say you my dear Steve, you are the very best film teacher . Your knowledge is unparalleled. You are a queen I'll never tire of listening to . Cheers,Judy
Oh, Judy! I'm humbled and so honored! Thank you very much! You made my day! Thank you so much! My Very Best Wishes; Steve
NO ONE does a better job critiquing movies better than YOU, Steve!💕😁😂😂😂
James, I'll give you an hour to cut that out! Steve
I thought the world of Hayley Mills when I was a kid and was just looking for this movie about a month ago. Steve and Johnny, you've really cheered me up during a rough week, it's like you were reading my mind. The cast was outstanding, so much talent. Steve, your imitations were superb. By the way, I loved that wreath that was on the door during Johnny's introduction.
Thank you and I'm so glad that we brough you some laughs and a little light enetratinment! Best Wishes; Steve
Who can forget Gladys Cooper as the strict mother in the Bette Davis potboiler Now, Voyager?
She was a woman to hate in that movie. Loved Bette in it 🥰
Anything with Deborah Kerr: I'm there for it!
Me too , I simply adore her!
Yes. "Bonjour Tristesse" ('58) with David Niven and Jean Seberg. One of my favorites- she teamed so well with Niven. I even like them in J. Lee Thompson's "Eye of The Devil" w/Flora Robson and Sharon Tate & David Hemmings.
@@goodowner5000 I love "Bonjour Tristesse". They were certainly good toegther.
Wonderful review! I loved the chicken “never pressed charges” line at the end. You are the absolute antidote to all the awful news . Thank you!
I'M SO GLAD I CAN BE OF ASSISTANCE! LOL! Thanks so much for watching! So appreciated! Best; Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Steve, we MUST have a special report on this year’s Slap Heard Round the World! Should Will lose his Oscar? I say yes! (I would have said no had he just apologized that night during his speech!). Do you have any friends on the Governing Board?
@@RLucas3000 Nope.
@@RLucas3000 ... In hindsite and with what lesson I can draw here, it would have been much more acceptalbe if Will had just slapped his c**k!
I love your joy and intelligence. I’m going to queue this film up now. Thank you for the education in film!
My great pleasure. Thank you for watching! Steve
I've seen this film so many times but I think Steve's impersonations have just improved it for me!
OMG! Thank you so much! Steve
The Chalk Garden is my fave! Hayley & John Mills did a great job, but I think Hayley should've won a 2nd Academy Award for this movie. Even though she was only 17,she did a great performance(even the scenes when she starts screaming, which she also does in "Sky West & Crooked").
It hink this is also one of Deborah Kerr's great later films. She did the , " The Night Of The Iguana" and " The Innocents" all around the same time. I felt so honored to have met Hayley and gotten her to sign my DVD of " The Chalk Garden". She's marvelous and it's my favorite of her films....I have to also asy the I absolutley ADORE Edith Evans!!!
I am so glad to see you will be talking about this film. What players! John Mills is wonderful with his daughter as they were in "Tiger Bay". Here Hayley is older and a pivotal scene is when he confronts the impetuous child/young woman and says, you've got her on the defense and will you choose to run her down and destroy her, or be "mature". He was not only a good butler and friend, yet a good father in both instances. Judith Evans is a treasured actress when she finally asks for companionship and that is priceless, too. Deborah plays off them all as they take turns on her revealing her character's past; perhaps many options yet Kerr plays it out with great finesse that is not stilted and they allow each other their eccentricities to live together. Hayley plays well with her father again in other films to mention The Truth About Spring and The Family Way to give others a binge watch of the team. Loved her pairing with Trevor Howard in A Matter of Innocence as her uncle who shows her an option of paths and choice.
I loved Horst Bucholtz in "Tiger Bay"! 💞
This is one of my all time favorites. I'm so glad you like it as much as I do! Best Wishes; Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ I so enjoyed your review. I am sure you receive many suggestions and I tend to marvel at cunning psychological scenarios and two that come to mind when you mentioned Deborah Kerr made it look too-easy and was oft passed by. Jean Simmons was similar. Take "Home Before Dark" (a gaslight by any other name) and "Hilda Crane" (a woman in self-therapy) and what a force of unstated power she is. She was right up there and perhaps if the dice rolled her way could have had more and well she knew how to use her looks without them getting in the way of the dialog.
@@beaulatimer3617 I atotally agree. I think Jean Simmons should have had the Oscar for Elemr Gantry over Burt Lancaster and especially over Liz Taylor in "Butterfield *" , which the loathed. Simmons gave such a lovely understated performance later in her career in "The Thornbirds" as Fee the stalwart mother of Meggy and all those boys. Loved her! Best; Steve
@@beaulatimer3617 I'm not a big fan of "Home Before Dark", though I admire it's attempt at showing the psychological frustrations of the wife who fears her husband is a potentail philanderer. Rhonda Fleming's wiered 'Farmer's Daughter" hairdo drove me nut in this. I kept yelling at jean simmons; " get that blond out of your house!" It was reminicent of "Three Faces Of Eve". However, Simmons could do just about anything and make it real . I always liked her.
I always love the movies you select. The score of the movie is beautiful beyond words. Love Deborah Kerr. I must see more of Mills’ films.
I agree. The score is breathtaking. It has such a haunting, sweet melancholy. If you ever get a chance, try and catch Andy William's song version . So wonderful. LYRICS: " Where are you going? Where have you been? What is your past and what is your sin? Is there a key? A key to set you free, Oh, Madrigal?" - Best; Steve
Gonna pull an all-nighter lining up for this Tired Old Queen at the Movies premiere.
I'm so glad and hope you think it was losing the sleep over! LOL! Many Thanks! Steve
I'm so glad for this review, it's a movie i really enjoy but rarely see anyone talking about it. I could listen to you talking about movies and the behind the scenes all day, you wonderful gifted man, you. Thank you, Steve!
OMG! Thanks you for the lovely comment! I so appreciate your appreciation! Steve
Wonderful review. BTW, catch Steve Hayes on the Richard Skipper Celebrates channel. His interview is warm and honest and very thoughtful. If you aren't a fan yet, that interview will make you a life-long subscriber..
Oh Blake! You made my day! Thank you so much! I love Richard and we always have such fun together. I'm glad it came through in the interview. Thanks for watching and making me smile! Best Wishes; Steve
Yes, when you said Deborah Kerr "made it look too easy" I realized you have given the explanation for this mystery also of Barbara Stanwyck Thanks Steve, for this fabulous review of a beloved movie that Bill and I both loved and watched together. Bill loved both Deborah Kerr and Greer Garson, but not being an expert like some of us, he would mix them up!!! Great job Steve...
Thanks so much!, Sweetie! Always good to hear from you! Hope all is well, busy and happy! Happy Spring; Steve
My good friend Steve, you are a treasure and the world is a better place because you’re in it. Don’t ever change you’re like a Jack-in-the-Box, you make everybody happy.
What a lovely compliment. You made my day. Thank you so much! Steve
ALWAYS GREAT TO WATCH MOVIES SELECTED BY STEVE HAYES
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That's certainly a high recommendation and thank you so much!
Loved Edith Evans in The Importance of Being Ernest. Funny movie. I’ve never seen the Chalk Garden. Thanks for your vivid review. You’re the best Steve 🥰
It's a perfect Edith role! You will love it! Steve
Hey Steve and Johnny from Ned and Janet in Spain, thanks so much for doing a review of one of our favorite movies. Everyone in it are superb as well as the music, script direction. I was hoping you'd mention how well John and Hayley as real father n daughter play so well together. It was definitely the right move for Hayley to break out of the Pollyanna roles of the Disney machine. Have you seen her in either Pretty Polly or The Family Way ( again with her dad ) ??? She even did some thriller horror movies. Deborah Kerr is just the greatest and deserved more than one oscar.
THE TROUBLE WITH ANGELS is one of my guilty pleasures...
"I have a SCATHINGLY brilliant idea!"
Kerr never won an Oscar
So glad you liked it! Yes, they definitely had the right chemerstry. Can you immagine how lucky she was to have him as an acting coach? Thanks for watching! So glad you watch from Spain! Hooray! Steve
@@fkd1963 An gross oversight in a couple cases. Thanks for watching! Steve
Love this movie
I do too. I met Hayley Mills ion my last trip to the UK and had her sign my dvd of " The Chalk Garden:". I was thrilled beyond words.
Haven't seen this in a dog's age. The incomparable Hayley Mills of my youth. Always fun to watch her. "A scathingly brilliant idea." (Not from this movie, I know.)
But a classic line is a classic line non the less! Thank you for watching! Steve
So glad you reviewed this film, I had never seen it. It’s fabulous. Hayley Mills is fantastic as the very disturbed teenager. And Deborah Kerr is marvellous.
And Edith Evans is a riot. I got to meet Hayley in the UK last year and she is lovely.
Interesting note: Haley Mills’ son, Crispian, is the front man of the band Kula Shaker.
Looking forward to it…. It’s going to be fabulous…love your impersonations Steve… so much fun to watch thank you for another great review… haven’t seen this film in years I’m going to revisit it with fresh eyes thanks to this fabulously funny review… ❤️
Oh, I think you'e going to love it! Thanks so much! Steve
You had me at Ross Hunter and Edith Evans. Thank you so much for bring this fallen between the cracks film back to light. I can't wait to see it. You're THE BEST!! Thank you. P.S. Kenneth Williams' Edith Evans story is one the the biggest laughs I ever had. I'm sure you've heard it. Thanks again, the One, the Only Mr. Hayes.
" This place has fallen off badly!" Hilarious! I'm a devout Kenneth Williams fan and watch his one person show " An Audience With Kenneth Williams" whenever I'm in the dumps. His Felix Aylmer is also hilarious! Thanks for the lovely compliments and for watching TOQ. Best; Steve
A terrific movie with incredible actors!
I totally agree! It's the perfect package. Steve
I would love if you wrote a book, Steve!
I'm thinking about it. Thanks for the reminder. Best; Steve
😂😂 That chicken slap at the end has hilarious parallels with this weekend’s Awkards, I mean Oscars 🤩
Right? Who knew?!?
Haven’t seen this one, so looking forward to it now. Thanks for adding your magic to my day ✨
My great pleasure. Thanks for adding magic to mine by letting me know you liked it! Steve
My first ever pre-release notification. I shall be waiting for it to debut.
Welcome! I hpe you love it! Best Wishes; Steve
Two random things….
1) I met Gladys Cooper’s great grand son last year. As you know, GC starred in this on Broadway.
2) I found Edith Evans’s first sound film Last Days of Dowlyn(49?). I highly recommend. Evans changes her vocals by lowering it by an octave. I loved it.
I've never seen "The Last Days of Dolywyn" , I'll have to make a concerted effort to find it. I love Edith Evans. She did " Chalk Garden" on the West End, but when they transferred it to Broadway, she didn't want toi go to New York, so Gladys got it. How I wish they would do a proper revival on Broadway, although I like the film version better. Angela lansbury was in talks to do it on The West End, but things fell through for one reason or another. I met Hayley Mills on my last trip to London and she signed my DVD cover Of " The Chalk Garden".
Steve, you have me wanting to watch "The Chalk Garden" all over again! Great story, great writing, great cast. This is a movie you never forget.
Maybe someone else knows more about this but, if my memory is right, Frances Farmer, after her time in the mental institution and while she was living here in Indiana, appeared in a stage production of "The Chalk Garden".
Really? Considering her histroy, I'd say Madrigal would be quite an interesting part for her. Poor soul., so trgic. Thanks for watching! Best; Steve
Can't wait!
So exciting! Steve
I would love to see you do The Trouble with Angels (1966). With Rosiland Russel, Hayley Mills and June Harding!😃😉
On my "to do" list. Best; Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ ... Let's go one step further and do a Roz Russell playlist. One of my favorites who was incredibly versatile from drama The Citadel and Night Must Fall, to comedy His Girl Friday, Auntie Mame and musicals Gypsy, Wonderful Town. A remarkable talent with an AMAZING output.
Love you Steve & Johnny & Crew!!💕❤💕💗😄
Thank you so much! Ourpleasure! Happy Spring and keep watching! Steve, Johnny & the TOQ Crew!
This film inspired my own film work. Thanks so much for creating a review on this underrated film!
SO GLAD YOU LIKED IT AND THANKS FOR WATCHING! BEST; STEVE
You are a true treasure, Steve!
Thanks so much! Happy New Year!
I love both of Deborah Kerr's early 60s governess in the English countryside films, with The Innocents a top favorite. I'll definitely be watching this one again soon as it's been a while. Kerr should have won an Oscar for either The King and I or The Sundowners, but they often overlook some of the greats. Peter O'Toole was nominated eight times with no wins and had to settle for an Honorary Oscar, too.
I totally agree, I think she sould have won for "Black Narcissus". But, there you are. Best; Steve
Sunday morning in Stockholm, first snow outside my window and Steve Hayes on my screen. Life is good!
I have a friend in Sweden! Hooray!! You just made my day! Thanks so much! It hasn't snowed yet in New York, up north, (Buffalo, near Niagara Falls) they got up to five feet in two days! I like the snow and I love Christmas, so I'm in my element. Besides, at my age, I look better the more layers of clothing I put on. LOL Thanks so much for watching and I hope you have perfectly lovely holidays! I also hope you subscribe, so I can visit you with a classic movie every month! All My Best; Steve
Steve, you are so funny. I love your characterizations of the roles and actors.
Thanks, Buddy! And thanks so much for watching! I hope you subscribe so I can visit yoy every month. Take care and all my Best; Steve
Oh you are back. Thanks for making my day.
Thank you for making mine! Steve
Another great review and impression, Steve- as a side note, Dame Edith stating "Oh, these men!" in "Tom Jones" is one of my favorite onscreen retorts ever. Have you see Hayley's fantastic debut in "Tiger Bay" from 1959? It's a wonderful movie and performance that deserves more attention (I just did an overview of it and, specifically, Mills outstanding work in it at my blog, "And Your Little Blog, Too").
I love both actresses enormously. And Deborah is so wonderful . Thanks for watching! Best; Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Yes, Deborah's one of the greatest of her generation, IMO.
@@slc2466 I couldn't agree with you more! Steve
Another brilliant show, Gentlemen!
Thanks so much! Steve
What I love about watching your reviews is your enthusiasm and love of what you're talkin about. Not only that but you bring up movies I have not seen for quite some time. You remind me of movies I have forgotten about and that I want to see again. I remember really liking this movie and the actors in it. So now I'm going to have to find it and watch it again. Thanks as always
Thanks for the compliments. I love this one too and it has always had a special place in my heart. Best; Steve
One I've missed along the way and always wanted to see. Now I'll hunt it down...somewhere......
Good! Hope you like it and that you are busy, happy and healthy. Buddy! Best; Steve
Oh. My. Goodness!!! I've been waiting for you to review this film for years!!! I love Deborah Kerr and I've watched this film probably 30 times over the years. In fact, I just watched it earlier this month. It is one of my favorites. Thank you.
Mine too! It's a "go to" film whenever I need an emotional break. So satisfying! Thanks you so much! Steve
Here in Hayward Ca our independent station KTVU played this movie when I was growing up
Good Movie
Yup. Totally satisfying. Steve
Thanks for publicizing this movie, a favorite of mine. A couple more factoids: Dame Edith Evans was later nominated for Best Actress in "The Whisperers", a British film on old age and poverty that is rarely seen nowadays. And the playwright Enid Bagnold was the author of "National Velvet".
Yes, to both. "The Whisperers" is brilliant, but such a sad film. Elizabeth Taylor told Edith she should have won the Oscar over her for "Virginia Woolf". Tough call. Thanks for sharing! best Wishes; Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Evans was nominated the year after Woolf. She lost to Hepburn for Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Evans was also nominated for Tom Jones.
"She made it look too easy". Thanks Steve, I've said that for years about why some actors never win Oscars and it's the truth.
Yup. No question. Steve
I think I saw this film in the cinema when I was a child and then I’ve seen it on TV a couple of times, but not for decades. I must try and rent it. I loved your review. It reminded me of why I liked it so much.
It's really a hidden treasure and everyone is at the top of their game. Ideal casting for Deborah, who's brilliant work was always taken for granted. And Edith Evans is sensational.
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ yes I just remembered the other brilliant film I thought I had seen her in that I loved, Great Expectations from 1946. But I must be mistaken. Maybe it was Martita Hunt who played Miss Havisham in that film, because it also starred a much younger John Mills as Pip, and he’s the middle aged butler in Chalk Garden, so of course it isn’t possible. I do know it was one of the first films Jean Simmons starred in as the young Estella, which would confirm that these films are from different eras, because it was Valerie Hobson who played opposite John Mills as the adult Estella. Oh well I guess my brain isn’t as sharp as it once was. And I haven’t seen either of these films in decades.
Sorry I meant to mention that I completely agree about Deborah Kerr. She was amazing in The Innocents, and one of the most flawlessly beautiful women I’ve ever seen. And on top of that, one of the most lovable IMHO. It is a huge shame she never won an Oscar, she was such a consistently good actress. And I suppose you’ve heard that Angela Lansbury just died. Another major star who unfortunately never collected an Oscar. Her acting range was incredible. Her death was just before her birthday, which is in a couple of days, the 14th I think.
BTW I saw another fascinating film last night on Film 4 (a UK channel) from about the same year as Chalk Garden I think, 1963. A film noir, The Running Man. It starred Lee Remick, Alan Bates and Lawrence Harvey. Very enjoyable, I hadn’t heard of it before, which is a bit strange, as I really like all the actors in it. It’s mainly set (and filmed) in Spain and Gibraltar.
@@alexrafe2590 It was Martita Hunt in "Great Expectations." She was brilliant and should have been nominated. It's on my 'To Do" list!
So good to see another review by you. I love this movie and haven't seen it in years. Must ferret it out somehow!
(I was sure you'd insert a parenthetic comment on last night's Oscars. Oh, well!)
Well, I must admit...no, I don't think I'd better. LOL! Best Wishes; Steve
Thank you again Steve and Johnny for your entertaining and informative video, always love them. I've never seen this film - great!!!
Thanks, Buddy! We so appreciate it! Best; Steve & Johnny
Jesus! Watching this film is like seeing a glimpse of Paradise. Even though they tried to turn it into another Hayley Mills vehicle, the quality of the material shone through. Favourite line of Edith Evans: "Words leap and change colour in her mouth like fishes." Cheers.
I agree! I love Edith's monlgue to "Poppy" in the car and his resined expression. Marvelous! Thanks for watching! Steve
I look forward to seeing this. ♥️
You will LOVE this!
I finally saw the whole movie on TCM a couple of days ago. The individual performances are all excellent, and these are some of my favorite actors too (no-one can say "immediately!" like Dame Edith Evans). In the 60 years since it came out, however, movies have changed so much, and now this seems a bit superficial and tame, even though it was clearly intended to be at least a little bit shocking. I wonder if the writer didn't streamline it a little too much? Anyway, a joy to watch, and so I watched your review again too. Thank you.
They changed alot of it from the stge play and in my opinion it was for the better. I love this film amnd think it's one of Kerr's most unusual performances. She als did " The Innocents" and " The Night Of The Iguana" at the same time and should have been nominated for all of them. Thanks for watching! LOVE Edith!!!
Always happy to see new reviews from Steve.
Always so happy you like them! Thanks! Steve
Just watched The 2022 Academy Awards. They were awful. Just because the movies are awful don't mean the show has to be awful. How much better they would be if Steve Hayes was the host. Please offer your services next year.
Please, I wouldn't wish that hosting job on a dog, let alone the TOQ! LOL!
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ ... Oh Please! ... Just do your Dame Edith and slap Will back!
I've missed seeing you and this popped up on my feed. Hope everyone is doing well.
We are , thank you! Neither wind, rain, snow nor pandemic keeps the TOQ team from their appointed duties...although it does cause the occasional delay. Thanks for watching and I hope you and all your loved ones are well, safe and enjoying the Spring! Best; Steve
Oooh I need to see this one! Thx for another great video!!
My great pleasure! I hope you enjoy it and thank you for watching! Steve
I'll have to check out this one, never heard of it before, thanks for bringing it to my attention. For me, Edith Evans' best role was in The Whisperers, she's absolutely incredible in that and my favourite role of Mills is in Whistle Down the Wind.
This movie offers them both such beautiful roles. I think you'll be delighted! Steve
Nice to see you....You look wonderful! Happy Easter.
Happy Easter to you too, Buddy! Steve
It would be great to put a couple of British movies from this period in upcoming reviews, because it was an interesting time back then !
Greets, Tom.
Not to worry, I have a few up my sleeve. Best; Steve
Thanks Steve!
You are so welcome. Thank YOU for watching! Steve
"She's so fond of screaming." 😆
"Laurellllllllllll".
Never seen it. Big fan of Haley Mills!
I just met her in December when I saw her in The Exotic , Marigold Hotel" in Bath. She was delightful.
Always enjoy your reviews!
Very kind of you to say so. I hope you have lovely holidays! Best; Steve
John Mills is a favorite actor of mine.
His work is always so lovely. I loved him in this and other David Lean films; "Ryan's Daughter", "Great Expectations" and "Hobson's Choice". Such wonderful work. Best; Steve
Great to see a recent review! Been awhile, I wondered if you had stopped the series.
No, not at all. We shoot them and post them whenever we can. Thanks for missing us and thanmks for watching! Best; Steve
Steve, I've always heard about this movie but have never seen it as yet; your review now makes me need to watch it!!! Thank You!
Oh, it's a real gem! I think you'll be deligted! Enjoy! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Thank you so much!
Thank you for reviewing this hidden gem! It's in my collection, time to watch again!
Always a good one to pull out and curl up with. Thanks; Steve
I have never watched this film I will check if the library has this 🤔🎞🎥
It's a wonderfu movie for l Spring! I think you'll love it! Steve
Bloody great review, mate! Loving it! 🤩
Thank you! Made my day! I hope you subscribe and Happy Spring! Steve
Yay, Steve’s back with a real gem of a movie(and you do a mean Edith Evans😆). I haven’t seen The Chalk Garden for years now-so I need to seek it out again. I’ll watch anything with forever elegant Deborah Kerr, and one of my childhood favorites, Hayley Mills. If you haven’t seen her & her father John Mills in The Family Way-it’s a very adult 60’s comedy & very funny (she’s even given a one second backside nude scene -so daring at the time for Hayley 😵). Thanks again your great review, always brings me a smile.
Thanks so much, Susan! I loe it too and am so glad the Academt finally gave her a "real" Oscar recently to replace the small one she got for "Pollyanna" and eventually was stolen . This is such a wonderful character study for all of them and they are all at their best...especially darling Edith. Best Wishes; Steve
I'd never heard of "Chalk Garden!" Another great "Old Queen" segment with your usual encyclopedic mastery of film history. And now I'm going to go find this movie.
You'll be so glad you did! Hooray! Steve
Wonderful, as usual.
Oh, thanks so much! And thanks for watching! Best; Steve
OMG. I just watched this movie about three weeks ago. Loved it!
Isn't it the BEST?!? Steve
What a nice treat on this rainy day in L.A! 😘♥️
Awwww, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much! Steve
Love this movie and love the entire cast
I do too! I think it's so brilliant in every respect. Steve
In a word, "incomparable!"
I couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching! Best, Steve
🥳Hooray!!🎉
Hoorah Hooray kaloo kalay! I'm so glad you are watching! Steve
Steve! Wonderful to see you again!Deborah Kerr was a great actress that made it too easy for audiences. Btw, Oh please do review Tom Jones! It is such a great camp of a Film. Kerr riveting in The Innocents. A fantastic film as mysterious as The Haunting.
Both are on my "To Do' list! Thanks so much; Steve
Thanks for remembering me Steve.
I hated playing Sadie the maid in Letter to Three Wives. The cap was definitely out. It made me look like a lamb chop with pants on. All the best…Thelma Ritter
And to think I thought you'd left the business, as well as the planet, years ago! Wish you were here and makeing movies now, we could sure use you! TOQ
I never saw this movie, now I can't wait to see it. Steve, you are the best. ❤
I think it will become an isnatnt favorite! Enjoy; Steve
A very elderly Edith Evan’s in the heartbreaking The Whisperers - 1967.
Hard one to watch. Brilliant perfromance, but too much for me to bear. I'm an ole' softie.
Saw the Whisperers when it was first released. I was about 20. It was devastating.
OMG Steve! Sorry I have missed a few, lately, but just due to medical stuff--NO reflection on you! I keep loving all the movies you review! I thought my mom, rest her soul, was the best at referencing great Hollywood stars and movies! But she wouldn't mind if I tell you that I enjoy yours as much or more! Take care--- :) Ya' Doll.
So sorry to hear you've been under the weather and hope you are on the mend and enjoying the season. Thanks for the lovely compliment! I'm honored to be in such distinguished company as your lovely Mom! Best Wishes and hope you Feel Better Soon! Steve
wow!! fantastic review!! what a great film and Hayley Mills was/is a wonderful actress..I think some people thought this was a Disney production which was anything but!! dramatic bliss every step of the way!!🎭
I completely agree! This and "Separate Tables"...both of which starred Deborah Kerr in the film versions...are two plays I've alwasy wanted to see revived on Broadway. There was talk a few years back of Angela Lansbury doing "The Chalk Garden", but that fell by the wayside as these things do. It's always so nice to hear from you, "Mr Mark". Best; Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ your reviews are as entertaining as the films you so graciously present. 🎭
@@markchase7419 As I've no doubt said at some point...I'll give you an hour to cut that out! OXOX Steve
I love that Tiffany/Mission lamp!
Pretty, ain't it? Wish it was mine. ..oh, well... LOl!
I didn't even know this existed! 🙊
Welcome back fellas
Thanks, Buddy! Always great to be back. Thanks for letting us know and making our day! Steve
Hi Steve, I just discovered your channel and love your reviews. Since you do a great Edith Evans impersonation, I'd love to see a review of the Importance of Being Earnest. Or even a one man show with you playing *all* the roles!
It's on my "To Do" list. Edith and Margaret in the same film! What's better And Joan Greenwood.
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Wonderful! I look forward to it!
SO great to see you both again. CG is one of my all time faves that I can watch again and again. I had SUCH a crush on Hayley Mills when I was a boy. .Still adore her. Thanks so much for your reviews. XXXXOOOO
I had a crush on Hayley Mills as boy... now I look like Edith Evans...actually more like Margarte Rutherford. LOL! Oh, well...Best; Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ ... and just as charming.
How does this compare to Whistle Down the Wind among the Hayley Mills filmography? Steve, you’re the best. Happy holidays
Edith Evans. Love both films, but Dame Edith wins my heart. Happy Holidays!
And Dame Edith Evans was *remarkable* in "The Whisperers"!
Yup! Loved her in everything!
Boy what cast of English actors and Haley mills my first crush at 10 yes old, could we get review with a film starring CHARLES LAUGHTON one of the most fascinating actors ofvsll time,
"Never pressed charges eiither" - Damn Steve, look at you being topical!
And didn't even know it! I shot this before the Oscar! LOL! Oh, well...timing is everything, I guess. LOL! Steve
Thank you for this review. Will seek it out! I met a friend of Edith Evan's when I was in London in the 80's on a semester abroad.
Love Deborah Kerr. Esp Night of the Iguana.
Would love to sit back and dish on our recent insane Oscar's over cocktails. So happy for Jessica Chastain. Loved her performance as Tammy Faye. Remarkable performance. I am from NC and once visited PTL as a child at Heritage USA and saw Jim and Tammy. Chastain was spot on! Would love your thoughts on her and the movie. Also wanted to mention I enjoyed the documentary of Eyes even more than the movie.
Love you! Salutations to Sir Johnny!
The Oscars almost never go to whom I want them to. But was glad she won. I think you will love this film. So great in every respect. Thanks for watching. Best; Steve
Its on TCM -- 8pm. EST tonight.
Hooray! Never enouigh Edith! And Deborah is divine.
Yay~!
Yay! To you too! And thanks! Steve