I'm blown away. I've read a lot about her and admire her life work. But I've never seen her act or speak about the craft. Her words and her personality embody the spirit and soul of the art/craft of acting. It is that depth of artistic understanding and sensibility in many of the actors when I was young that reinforced and nurtured my love for acting. I hope her kind is not vanishing; those theater artists that still carry on the tradition of theater as an act of "communion' with others. When she said that theater is the people's art she said it all. And the conversation about theater prices is relevant now as never before. What a legend, and so sad she is all but forgotten as far as the general public is concerned, since she was mostly a theater creature and left behind scant movie/television work.
When I first saw the movie Resurrection many, many (many) years ago, I thought this delightful lady who played Ellen Burstyn's grandmother was some local woman the casting directors had found, and one who had a totally natural screen presence. I found out years later that she was one of the greatest stage actresses of her day, and what I thought was lived-in authenticity was simply acting craft at its greatest. Thanks for posting this fascinating interview!
Eva Le Gallienne was a fabled actress. This interview is so extraordinary because we need the sharp mind behind the artistry. Cavett has dated terribly and is little known today. The lady is timeless.
Thank you so much for posting this it meant so much to me you will never know! Bless you and yours and I mean that from the bottom of my heart and soul. Thanks again.
if you were listening she doesnt think much of film acting...in fact she told you brando...ruined his talent in film.. 9(which i agree....brando gets way to much reverence for what he did in movies)......and should have stayed in theater.....well...she is a unique person.......everyone wants the money and the fame that movies bring........she was dedicated to the art.....rare indeed..... ..
That film ranks as "one of my favorite films that nobody's heard of" also the worst remake ever, in a dreadful Mlifetime piece 'o crap! just a remarkable film, Ellen Burstyn deserved the Oscar, as did Eva!
no matter how many videos I see of this GREAT TALK SHOW , I'm always AWED by the MARVELOUS GUESTS that he had ! how did he get them ? how was he given permission to have them ? AMAZING !
There's a series of four books by Helen Dore Boylston that are finally back in print, the "Carol" books (Carol Goes On Stage, Carol on Broadway, etc) with a character (Miss Marlowe) based on Eva Le Gallienne, who was the next door neighbor of the author.
Alan. If you're still up. Here's a subject that might interest you. Look it up on Google. The actress's name is Rosamond Pinchot. Look up Grey Towers where she was born. And there's a Dick Cavett interview with George Cukor referring to a director named Jed Harris whom Rosamond was involved with. Note: Rosamond was a cousin to Edie Sedgewick. All in all. The woman looks like an interesting movie subject.
took dick 16 minutes to start talking about acting......but..the Barrymores were all in my favorites...and interesting to hear ms le gallienne talk about them....all 3 were addicts..john..the biggest drinking...just never had enough...Ethel of course....was also a drinker..but managed to stop...always broke she asked brother john..for cash...all the time......Lionel...was an addict....a morphine addict....well known......and though he blamed arthritis....there were rumblings that is was actually....Syphilis....that destroyed his joints putting him in that wheelchair....all three FABULOUS! actors.
My distant cousin... Her great grandfather Thomas Gallienne is my 4th great grandfather 💖 so proud to have an amazing actress in the family
Omg I’m star struck! 🤯
I'm blown away. I've read a lot about her and admire her life work. But I've never seen her act or speak about the craft. Her words and her personality embody the spirit and soul of the art/craft of acting. It is that depth of artistic understanding and sensibility in many of the actors when I was young that reinforced and nurtured my love for acting. I hope her kind is not vanishing; those theater artists that still carry on the tradition of theater as an act of "communion' with others. When she said that theater is the people's art she said it all. And the conversation about theater prices is relevant now as never before. What a legend, and so sad she is all but forgotten as far as the general public is concerned, since she was mostly a theater creature and left behind scant movie/television work.
Beautifully written reply.
When I first saw the movie Resurrection many, many (many) years ago, I thought this delightful lady who played Ellen Burstyn's grandmother was some local woman the casting directors had found, and one who had a totally natural screen presence. I found out years later that she was one of the greatest stage actresses of her day, and what I thought was lived-in authenticity was simply acting craft at its greatest.
Thanks for posting this fascinating interview!
Bountiful thanks for unearthing this treasure of too scant evidence of the brilliance of this woman. 30 minutes of enlightenment and bliss.
Eva Le Gallienne was a fabled actress. This interview is so extraordinary because we need the sharp mind behind the artistry. Cavett has dated terribly and is little known today. The lady is timeless.
"we see the sharp mind behind the artistry"
I’m a Millennial, and I love Dick Cavett.
Fabulous woman, one of the last of that old Broadway wonderment, thanks for posting.
This interview is invaluable! So glad to have run across it. Thanks for posting.
Thank you so much for posting this it meant so much to me you will never know! Bless you and yours and I mean that from the bottom of my heart and soul. Thanks again.
This lovely lady exudes the style of a life well lived. This was the generation that truly understood the particulars of life.
This is absolutely fantastic! Right down to the jazzed up "Glitter And Be Gay" intro and outro music. Thank you so very much!
Great upload she is unfortunately an unknown nowadays despite her legacy. Why is it I feel I am out at sea watching this video??!
because you associate with the wrong people.....real question is....WHY do you put yourself out to sea?
Absolutely delightful. Loved her references to Constance Collier, Ina Claire, and the Barrymores. She seems such a genuine, kind lady, too.
She was an actress dedicated to hrr art rather than to money or stardom. remarkable talent. wish she made more films.
if you were listening she doesnt think much of film acting...in fact she told you brando...ruined his talent in film..
9(which i agree....brando gets way to much reverence for what he did in movies)......and should have stayed in theater.....well...she is a unique person.......everyone wants the money and the fame that movies bring........she was dedicated to the art.....rare indeed.....
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@@jadezee6316 Since she only made 2 films, that's pretty obvious.
@@jadezee6316 Young Brando on stage, must have been something.
@@jadezee6316 Either stage or film, Brando was a Charisma bomb!
A great Lady.I loved her in "Resurrection".
That film ranks as "one of my favorite films that nobody's heard of" also the worst remake ever, in a dreadful Mlifetime piece 'o crap! just a remarkable film, Ellen Burstyn deserved the Oscar, as did Eva!
no matter how many videos I see of this GREAT TALK SHOW , I'm always AWED by the MARVELOUS GUESTS that he had ! how did he get them ? how was he given permission to have them ? AMAZING !
finally!!!...someone speaks the truth about brando...."he wasted his talent"
Thanks
Her TV performance with Boris Karloff "Shadow of a Genius" in 1957 is on youtube, very good. I saw her in The Royal Family on Broadway in 1976.
There's a series of four books by Helen Dore Boylston that are finally back in print, the "Carol" books (Carol Goes On Stage, Carol on Broadway, etc) with a character (Miss Marlowe) based on Eva Le Gallienne, who was the next door neighbor of the author.
Amazing. No commercials. How so?
PBS
@@aeichler Thanks Alan. I'm guessing Dick Cavett had a series on PBS.
@@MrBounce01 Yes, after ABC dropped him.
Alan. If you're still up. Here's a subject that might interest you. Look it up on Google. The actress's name is Rosamond Pinchot.
Look up Grey Towers where she was born. And there's a Dick Cavett interview with George Cukor referring to a director named Jed Harris whom Rosamond was involved with. Note: Rosamond was a cousin to Edie Sedgewick. All in all. The woman looks like an interesting movie subject.
@@MrBounce01 That's interesting. I'll check her out. I actually spent an evening with Jed Harris at a friend's apartment in NYC!
took dick 16 minutes to start talking about acting......but..the Barrymores were all in my favorites...and interesting to hear ms le gallienne talk about them....all 3 were addicts..john..the biggest drinking...just never had enough...Ethel of course....was also a drinker..but managed to stop...always broke she asked brother john..for cash...all the time......Lionel...was an addict....a morphine addict....well known......and though he blamed arthritis....there were rumblings that is was actually....Syphilis....that destroyed his joints putting him in that wheelchair....all three FABULOUS! actors.
Wonder what her opinion on Streep what have been.
I would have loved to both her and Dorothy Parker's opinions of "Cats"
Oh my god
great interview but what is up with the film. I feel like i'm on a boat
That's a problem with the RUclips "stablization" program. I just changed it and it should play fine shortly.
Cavett is such an irritating interviewer, ever so full of himself.
Better than asshole Jimmy Kimmel.
Glib "Frat Boy" Interviews Legend. Howsbout $850,00 for "Hamilton?