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Hi, I don't know if your channel has covered William Shatner or not yet, you might want to consider it though. THAT man has had an _absolutely_ fascinating life! From the stages in Canada, to the small screens in our home, his family, several wives, the big screen than, into the vastness of outer space?! 🤯 Most important thing he has ever said, was his own very personal account & descriptions of _his_ own experience of being _in_ space. It's just glorious... no _so beautiful._ His words about what he witnessed way up there just humbles the listener, nearly being us to tears. Plus, they asked him within the first moments of his actual return to Earth. _PLEASE,_ do yourself a favour today & watch it for yourself? Totally worth the few seconds it'll take to find it here on the RUclips. Until then, I'm sending YOU all, ~positive vibes~ for a wonderful continuation of your day! Plus, extra squishy *hugs to this channel's _whole_ team ->🤗🤗💕💕
Years and years ago my husband’s grandpa used to deliver block ice to William when he lived up in the hills. William would graciously invite grandpa in for a drink.
Oh my goodness how beautiful! William Holden looked just like my wonderful grandfather, and every time I see Holden, te a rs come to my eyes. Did you ever see the film THE EARTHLING, starring William Holden? It's one of my favorites, about a gruff older man who was dying but who sacrificed his cinfort and rerouted his plans in order to help someone survive.
@snorky4153 If I could find a big ol' block of solid ice for sale somewhere, I'd have it put in the pool. If they didn't offer delivery, I promise you, I'd bring it home myself. FUN!
Thank you for providing a personal memory of William Holden and your grandfather. We know actors are real people but it helps to learn about them when they’re not being filmed.
How could they leave out his long time relationship with Stephanie Powers which lasted I believe until his death. She took over running his wildlife refuge in Africa after he died.
I am deeply shocked to hear of William Holden’s personal life troubles. I mean, he took care of his family as a boy and enlisted to serve his country….He put his acting career and relationships on hold to fight in WWll….In the beginning, William Holden had such integrity. Then, however, self doubt enters and envious people or critical people enter to open wounds that are clearly open. My father and I used to watch the old films together before he passed in 2016. I wanted to mention the episode on “I Love Lucy” when the Ricardo’s and the Mertz’s Go To Hollywood. Lucy and Ethel meets William Holden at The Brown Derby. It hysterically FUNNY! Anyways, I wanted to say in addition to all the rest….William Holden was an incredibly gifted actor and I just wish he would have made better choices for his wife and family. Perhaps, she could have returned to films and they could have shared the responsibility of raising their children together. Lastly, I still enjoy watching the older movies without Dad, but I feel differently because I now know what was going on “BEHIND THE SCENES”. We the fans, fall in love with the characters these actors and actresses portray and yet forget the person behind that persona is just a regular human being with troubles just like us. It just all comes down to choices….I think Wm Holden’s wife should have been more supportive and that he NEVER cheated!!!! That’s what hurts…..hurts all of us in the same way.
I think his relationship with Ms. Powers was companion like. He had a bad alcoholic problem and that can render men impotent. It really seems that it was more pals like and not romantic. When he died, the apt he lived in wasn’t shared as a “couple”. I read it was his and Ms. Powers wasn’t mentioned at all:). The love of his life really was Audrey Hepburn. The reason she didn’t marry him is that he had had a vasectomy and she wanted to have children and he couldn’t give her that. She then met and married Mel Ferrer and had kids with him!!
Powers liked the bottle also. She was a very pretty woman but did she influence his life. She was with him 1971 to 81 so saw a lot. Some quality movie performances
I personally knew a cutting room editor that worked on the Robert Redford film "Horse Whisper." He told me that Bill would, after a day's shoot, come over and have a beer or two with the grips and other film crew staff after a day's shoot. He was a real down to earth ordinary man that would mix with the basic page boys on a shoot, not a stiff better than thou typical Hollywood star. It was a shame the way he died. Alone and bleeding out. As you know, he was also heavily involved in African wildlife protection. Too bad Hollywood has forever lost those types of actors, forever! Real humans that came from us regular folks with, for the most part, came from humble beginnings.
I would say there are some left. Look at Denzel Washington. At the end of the day he goes home to his wife. He isn't out hitting parties or women. He has stories about the people that work at his home and it sounds like they are friends. N
I met Bill Holden at the spa La Costa back in 1974. We talked about motorcycles and his love of Kenya. He told me that he found acting to be difficult and harder than people realize. He invited me to his house on Driftwood Drive in Palm Springs to do some desert motorcycle rides A great honor to have known such a true gentleman who was so nice and down to earth. The drinking was his demon. We exchanged letters for a while prior to his death. I can’t believe I had the opportunity to get to know him. I love the world of Susie Wong.
Great video I was always a big fan of William Holden as a youth growing up. When one of his movies was on TV during my summer breaks. My mother would let me know what movie's were on the late show. Sometimes she'd even wake me for the movie's telling me what they were and who was in them. Those were some great times growing up in the 60's and my mom was a cool lady from Iceland. One of her favorite things to do on a Saturday. Along with just about everyone else in that small fishing town she came from. Went to see movies on the silver screen on a Saturday afternoon or night. What a wonderful place and time to grow up in, and she shared her love for those old movies and actors with me. I want to thank you for taking me on a walk down memory lane. Your story's and insight on the actors of the past is greatly appreciated. Sincerely Arni
He was so beautiful when he was younger. My first husband was so beautiful and charming when he was younger. He reminded me so much of William. He developed severe alcoholism. It robbed him of his youth and beauty. Heartbreaking. He had just turned 60 when he died of Pancreatic cancer. I think of the two of them in Heaven, restored to their beauty.
I completely understand!!! I lost my Federico in 2022. The FIRST TIME I turned around and saw THOSE EYES, I WAS LOST!!! Every now and then he'd lament that he'd grown older and didn't look like he did when we met YEARS AGO!!! ALL I could see was the BEAUTIFUL MAN I first met!!! In my eyes, time stood still!!! That man aged like a fine wine!!! I MISS EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM!!! Yes, I UNDERSTAND!!!💔💔💔
I loved him as an actor. So tallented. The accident that killed him could have been avoided had he not been a drinker. He had a sad life having so much responsibility at a young age. I'm not surprised by this as he had a sadness about him. Love from Eire🇨🇮
STEPHANIE POWERS. The man had a very serious relationship with Stephanie Powers in his last ten years or so. They worked together to save wildlife in Africa. How could that be left out???
@@susetteoreilly5519 Holden had someone who loved and cared for him when he diedBut it wasnot Stefanie with whom he had broken up sometime before he passed away.Her name was Pat Stauffer and they had been friends since.the sixties and they had reassumed the relationship after Stefanie and Holden parted.
So let me recap handsome man gets to grow up in California gets to become a successful actor, gets to have affairs with some of the most beautiful women in modern times earns an Oscar, marries a successful actress has a family, survives the war, earns even more money, has major success but he drinks a fair bit, and just like the rest of us dies in the end. I’d say that was a pretty good life, not a bad death, as deaths go.
His alcoholism was unfortunate. It ruined those dreamy looks & shortened his life. He did have an amazing life, just wish he could have stayed with us longer. 😢
@@kellytrimble7019I have to agree. I remember seeing his performance in "Network" and thinking he was well into his 70s. Great performance, but he was only in his late 50s. The lifestyle was clearly taking a toll on him.
No, he did get better looking as he got older. Before the alcohol got to him. He was so handsome in Picnic and Sunset Boulevard. He was a "manly" man and sexy too!
@@Roz-y2dAs he grew older he not only became more handsome,but his acting excelled.He was a beautiful man in Breezy and in SOB his last film.You.should watch his last interview.withQuentin Melson.He was glorious till the last moment.
@@Roz-y2d I felt the same the severe alcoholism stole his good looks and he aged terribly. With the close friends, I was surprised that his friends, girlfriends, didn't do an intervention.
I’ve always thought he was a special actor. I felt he should have gotten the Oscar’s for Sunset Boulevard. And you have to remember that everyone has their own weaknesses and baggage.
As a young girl who loved old movies, 1981-1982 was a horrible year. First we lost William Holden. Almost immediately we then lost Natalie Wood. Then a year later. Grace Kelly, which absolutely devastated me.
I didn’t understand the relationship with Stephanie Powers because when he died he was in an apt that he owned but Stephanie was never mentioned. I think she was more of a companion. The love of his life was Audrey Hepburn with whom he has an affair when they filmed Sabrina. Then the last movie he filmed with her he tried to rekindle the affair but she was married and had kids and wouldn’t do it. His alcoholism was so bad that he was hospitalized in Paris for a week during the filming and that’s why you see several big name actors like Tony Curtis in some of the scenes where Bill Holden wasn’t… too bad because he died young and was a good actor and a real gentleman by many accounts😊.
So true. We are sometimes our own worst enemy for certain. We see examples of it in this world all the time as well as our own selves at times living this life. I am so thankful for my Savior Jesus Christ who saved me from God's holy, righteous, just judgement for my sins. None of us are perfect but Yahweh God is. Our God and Savior can and will forgive us our sins if we genuinely repent of our sins and believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ about how he lived a sinless life, suffered and died for our sins, Christ imputed His righteousness to us and He imputed our sins onto Himself while suffering and dying on the cross, and then was dead, buried, and rose again bodily from the grave, conquering sin, death, Hell, and the curse our sins brought into this earth. Jesus Christ satisfied God's just judgement for our sins. Christ is now bodily in Heaven acting as our High Priest interceding for us with the Heavenly Father as we struggle through this life. Our sins forgiven and eternal life with Jesus Christ is the best and greatest experience to have. I look forward to Jesus Christ's bodily return at the end of the final tribulation.
No, she sat on the table next to Bill Holden when she went to lunch at the Brown Derby with Ethel and Fred. She was staring at him and ran out of there when he caught eyes with her. Later that day he came to their hotel room to talk to Ricky and Ricky insisted that Lucy meet him. She put on a fake rubber nose to disguise herself. It caught on fire when her cigarette was lit! Funny episode!
Same age as my daddy……and daddy died of lung cancer in 1996 at 78. I miss him still. William Holden was so popular for a long time. Why do they say “acting chops” today? Sounds so stupid.
In Seinfeld when Elaine cautioned George about trying to have an affair, he replied, " An affair, I never thought of myself as an affair type...it`s so adult....like stockings & martini`s & William Holden"!
Saw him in Love is a Many Splendored Thing. It left me sobbing. I was also impressed by his portrayal in Sunset Boulevard where they made no bones about the sexual relationship between him and the older actress whose name escapes me. Every time I see that film, I find myself wishing he could finally leave the old lady, for if he did his character would survive. So sad.
That's what an accomplished actor does.He makes you.believe in his performance.The same happens in Network when he tells his wife of his loveaffair or inSOB when he talks to his.friend who has tried to commit suicide.Holden is his character .That's how extraordinary an actor he was.
He should have won the Oscar for Sunset Boulevard and The Bridge Over the River Kwai. He was so masculine and sex appeal oozed out of every pore. He, Gregory Peck, Gary Cooper and Cary Grant have always been the leading men which sends this female's heart fluttering. 😍
Charles Boyer who was so debonair had one wife, was deeply in love with her and never had affairs, when she died, he committed suicide. B/t/w Charles Boyer was also on an episode of I Love Lucy. Was funny - seemed to be out of character, which made the episode so much funnier.
I think it was fortunate for Audrey, a lovely woman and wonderful actress, that she did not marry Holden - it seemed no matter how many women really loved him, his addiction to alcohol was uppermost.
Just so everyone knows. He tripped on a rug while intoxicated and went head first into the corner of bedside table causing a 3 center meter gash to forehead and died of blood loss. Tissues were found around the bedside table and on the bed. Just thought I’d mention that to everyone to saving the scenic long road trip to get to the point 👍
Very sad about Wm Holden. Didn’t he know his own talent? He was also a gymnast in his youth. His body was always perfect. Stephanie Powers talked about him on TCM when she was on with Ben Mankiewitz. Holden took a real interest in the animals of Africa. He probably would not have died if he got sober, he had no excuse. AA was huge by the time he died.
And ALL the successes : Picnic, Love IS a Many Splendored Thing. Picnic is onde of my faves, só romantic. But he aged badly, he always looked much older than his real até, even before his drinking increased, but he had such conviction and Power we overlooked that.
Because of his alcoholism he lost his looks and looked so much older than his actual age. Also, they mentioned his having an affair with Grace Kelly - the biggest surprise of old Hollywood for me - was Grace Kelly who was a good Catholic and looked like a pure virginal type, had so many affairs. It was a well known "secret"since she was such a big star - they kept this under wraps. Surprised that she married Prince Rainier, who never seemed warm, and she had to make the promise never to return to Hollywood when she married him. I think that promise was in the form of a signed contract. At one point, she was offered a role that was perfect for her and would not upset image she had as the Princess of Monaco - but Rainier flatly said no. I think there were severe penalties if she broke the contract.
Unfortunately, even at my older age, I’m still an incurable romantic. Every time I watch a move or documentary about William Holden my mind creates a younger woman’s image of total meltdown if he would smile at me and speak in that low warm timbre voice. It reminds me of the character that Barbara Stanwyck played in the Thorn Birds as Mary Carson. In the last scene with with Richard Chamberlain she explains it very clearly. It’s sad that he had a horrible addiction and I’m sure he hated it more than anyone else. His womanizing could’ve been a way to run away from it and the guilt but it only created another guilt. I’m not providing excuses but for some people there’s demons that are very difficult to get rid of because they always return for another attempt to steal, kill and destroy.
Very interesting comments! I loved The Thorn Birds, but didn’t remember that Barbara Stanwyck was in the TV series. I was never a big Holden fan. Reminded me of a somewhat handsomer version of my amoral grandfather. Now in my 60’s, I find it better not to know too much about actors I like because they are usually disappointing. But, if you like romance behind the scenes, Rachel Ward, who played the lead in Thorn Birds, married her on-screen husband in that mini-series, Bryan Brown, and they’ve been together for decades. Another romantic tidbit is that Vanessa Redgrave, who played Guinevere in Camelot, had a mad fling with Franco Nero, who played Lancelot. They had a child, and years later got married, which they remain to this day. Last, but not least, I believe that ‘God put eternity in our heart’, so that romantic feelings are very human and very long-lasting. 😊
@@MsMarple Thank you very much for responding. Barbara was only in part one of the TV series Thorn Birds. She’s amazing in it and received an Emmy Award for her performance. I think you’re correct about eternity in our hearts. I have been told that I have eternal hope and I do. I may fall down or slow down but I never give in or give up. I also know it’s not just me going forward either and for that I am thankful. Btw, there were a few others from that time period that were pretty easy on the eyes too. 😉
You can find a lot of Bill Holden’s movies in RUclips free with ads but the premiere RUclips comes with a fee. I have seen more than 25 of his movies since July 2022. Bill Holden was one of the best actors and a great performer in the Golden Era. He was also known as ‘Golden Holden.’ Love his beautiful smiles, his dimple, his voice the way he walks, very charming and very handsome, etc. ❤love him not only as an entertainer but as a wildlife conservationist.
They tried to play him off as being in his mid-20's in "Sabrina" with Hepburn then 24 and in the movie "Picnic" with Novak then 22. Although Holden was 36 in Sabrina and 37 in Picnic, he looked closer to 50.
@@GiftSparks When Desi Arnaz was in his mid 40's he looked to be in his sixties - alcoholism aged him terribly - also considered a charming man - when drinking not so at all - Burton, Arnaz and maybe Holden were mean drunks.
Exactly, sad when someone who is so loving is married to an addict who cheated regularly. I felt so sad for Lucille Ball who loved Desi so much - he was a serious addict: Booze, women and gambling. I have read he was under so much pressure etc. however he had these addictions before he met Lucy, during their marriage and afterwards. His 2nd wife, who also really loved him, almost divorced him for the same reasons.
I know the background music is at a low volume, but it's still distracting & annoying. What is it for? I'm here for info. Not music ! The perpetual carpet of musical noise is needless
William Holden was a wonderful and talented actor that left many beautiful movies and memories for us that loved him and the great movies of the past. Alcoholism was and still is a deadly disease that destroys lives and families. For being a top actor back in the days when booze and cigarettes were common everywhere and everyone partook, he remained a romantic. He still wanted a real marriage and that must be why he kept asking the women he loved to marry him. Thank you
Back in 1975, William Holden and Faye Dunaway filmed Network in Toronto. My brother got a job driving the actors from hotel to set etc. He said Holden was super nice, but would get my brother to drive him around to various bars after everyone else was dropped off for the night. My brother also said Faye D was horrible
1918-1981? that would make him 63 or in his 63rd year. He looked a lot older than that. Drink would do that, I imagine How sad!. I remember him most for his role in the Towering Inferno of 1974
Sometimes facial bone structure makes a lot of difference as we age. He did not have very high cheekbones, so the cheeks succumb to gravity. Compare to Cary Grant, who had more defined facial bones and whose good looks lasted into his senior years.
What I think contributed most to his premature.aging,was his llfelong sun exposure ,since he was young in Pasadena where he grew up and later on inAfrica.
The video was good. But was surprised and shocked to have an ad in it. I think the ad would of been fine at the end, since the reason I watch was to hear about William Holden.
Some of you might remember the T.V. show Hart to Hart starring Robert Wagner and Stephanie Powers. I found it strange at the time that Natalie Wood and William Holden both died 2 weeks apart and under questionable circumstances 🤔
His alcoholism dominated his life, aged him terrible and caused his premature death - not trying to make him look bad - these are the facts. I too loved his acting and wondered why he aged so badly. Now having learned how he was loved by so many different women, was solid as an actor, and loved his animal preserve in Africa - it is such a shame his dying like he did.
“i open up the paper there’s a story of an actor who had died while he was drinking it was no one i have heard of” This lyrics are from Tom’s Diner by Suzanne Vega and was allegedly about William Holden
Capucine is tragic. Married only omce. It lasted 10 months. She did have 2 men who left her money in their wills. One being William Holden. She lived in the same apartment in Switzerland for 26 years. Then one day jumped from her 8th floor apartment. She was said to rarely ever leave her apartment. Spending most of her time reading. She was dealing with depression and some health issues. She was 62.
His wife's fault? No, he was an alcoholic and killed an individual in A DWI accident in Italy. She had enough after that. I would say a good reason on top of his womanizing. SHM...
Pretty good. I'm a huge William Holden fan but you totally missed his vehicular manslaughter conviction in an Italian court in 1966. Holden was found to be driving under the influence when he killed an Italian motorist but was given a suspended sentence after forking over big $$. He suffered from depression & his autopsy found more kinds of opiates, hypnotics & amphetamines than had Elvis Presley.
He was such a lover. Damn he fell in love over and over. He was very handsome. Did some pretty good parts in film. My favorite was "Love is a many Splendid thing" So romantic. 👍👍 His death is really sad.
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Hi, I don't know if your channel has covered William Shatner or not yet, you might want to consider it though. THAT man has had an _absolutely_ fascinating life! From the stages in Canada, to the small screens in our home, his family, several wives, the big screen than, into the vastness of outer space?! 🤯 Most important thing he has ever said, was his own very personal account & descriptions of _his_ own experience of being _in_ space. It's just glorious... no _so beautiful._ His words about what he witnessed way up there just humbles the listener, nearly being us to tears. Plus, they asked him within the first moments of his actual return to Earth. _PLEASE,_ do yourself a favour today & watch it for yourself? Totally worth the few seconds it'll take to find it here on the RUclips. Until then, I'm sending YOU all, ~positive vibes~ for a wonderful continuation of your day! Plus, extra squishy *hugs to this channel's _whole_ team ->🤗🤗💕💕
Very tasteless. Attacking the deceased. They CANNOT. Defend themselves. Let them rest in peace. "
@@luzesquivel2660 Attacking by telling the truth?? Are you fcuking serious??
@@Digitalhunny My, my, what a great education you got. The fruit does NOT. Fall far from the tree."
Will NOT. Stoop to your lowlife level and..argue."
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Years and years ago my husband’s grandpa used to deliver block ice to William when he lived up in the hills. William would graciously invite grandpa in for a drink.
Oh my goodness how beautiful! William Holden looked just like my wonderful grandfather, and every time I see Holden, te a rs come to my eyes. Did you ever see the film THE EARTHLING, starring William Holden? It's one of my favorites, about a gruff older man who was dying but who sacrificed his cinfort and rerouted his plans in order to help someone survive.
They had ice delivery? About what year did that stop?
I love that! ❤
@snorky4153
If I could find a big ol' block of solid ice for sale somewhere, I'd have it put in the pool. If they didn't offer delivery, I promise you, I'd bring it home myself. FUN!
Thank you for providing a personal memory of William Holden and your grandfather. We know actors are real people but it helps to learn about them when they’re not being filmed.
Barbara Stanwyck helped him early in his career. He loved Kenya. He found peace with Stephanie Powers.
Having Barbara Stanwyck in my corner would be enough for me. What a hot doll.
How could they leave out his long time relationship with Stephanie Powers which lasted I believe until his death. She took over running his wildlife refuge in Africa after he died.
Yes, that was odd, especially as she’s as famous as he was.
And his wonderful performance in Picnic.❤❤❤❤
I am deeply shocked to hear of William Holden’s personal life troubles. I mean, he took care of his family as a boy and enlisted to serve his country….He put his acting career and relationships on hold to fight in WWll….In the beginning, William Holden had such integrity. Then, however, self doubt enters and envious people or critical people enter to open wounds that are clearly open. My father and I used to watch the old films together before he passed in 2016. I wanted to mention the episode on “I Love Lucy” when the Ricardo’s and the Mertz’s Go To Hollywood. Lucy and Ethel meets William Holden at The Brown Derby. It hysterically FUNNY! Anyways, I wanted to say in addition to all the rest….William Holden was an incredibly gifted actor and I just wish he would have made better choices for his wife and family. Perhaps, she could have returned to films and they could have shared the responsibility of raising their children together. Lastly, I still enjoy watching the older movies without Dad, but I feel differently because I now know what was going on “BEHIND THE SCENES”. We the fans, fall in love with the characters these actors and actresses portray and yet forget the person behind that persona is just a regular human being with troubles just like us. It just all comes down to choices….I think Wm Holden’s wife should have been more supportive and that he NEVER cheated!!!! That’s what hurts…..hurts all of us in the same way.
I think his relationship with Ms. Powers was companion like. He had a bad alcoholic problem and that can render men impotent. It really seems that it was more pals like and not romantic. When he died, the apt he lived in wasn’t shared as a “couple”. I read it was his and Ms. Powers wasn’t mentioned at all:).
The love of his life really was Audrey Hepburn. The reason she didn’t marry him is that he had had a vasectomy and she wanted to have children and he couldn’t give her that. She then met and married Mel Ferrer and had kids with him!!
Powers liked the bottle also. She was a very pretty woman but did she influence his life. She was with him 1971 to 81 so saw a lot. Some quality movie performances
I personally knew a cutting room editor that worked on the Robert Redford film "Horse Whisper." He told me that Bill would, after a day's shoot, come over and have a beer or two with the grips and other film crew staff after a day's shoot. He was a real down to earth ordinary man that would mix with the basic page boys on a shoot, not a stiff better than thou typical Hollywood star.
It was a shame the way he died. Alone and bleeding out.
As you know, he was also heavily involved in African wildlife protection. Too bad Hollywood has forever lost those types of actors, forever! Real humans that came from us regular folks with, for the most part, came from humble beginnings.
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I would say there are some left. Look at Denzel Washington. At the end of the day he goes home to his wife. He isn't out hitting parties or women. He has stories about the people that work at his home and it sounds like they are friends. N
You didn’t discuss his nine year relationship with Stephanie Powers
I just started watching. Thanks for this heads up. She was a blessing in his later life, and for that to be excluded is enough for me to skip this.
I met Bill Holden at the spa La Costa back in 1974. We talked about motorcycles and his love of Kenya. He told me that he found acting to be difficult and harder than people realize. He invited me to his house on Driftwood Drive in Palm Springs to do some desert motorcycle rides
A great honor to have known such a true gentleman who was so nice and down to earth. The drinking was his demon. We exchanged letters for a while prior to his death. I can’t believe I had the opportunity to get to know him. I love the world of Susie Wong.
Wonderful, thanks for sharing this with us!
Thank you for sharing about Holden. He does come across as a warm person, i think he is lucky to have known Stanwyck
We all have our faults and demons.
Thank you for sharing that story!
Acting is harder than it looks. That's true.
I've probably seen Sunset Boulevard a dozen times. It just never gets old.....
One of his very best roles, in my humble opinion. I adore him❤
@@sarahalbers5555 Agree 100%
I love that movie just watched it the other day
Great video I was always a big fan of William Holden as a youth growing up. When one of his movies was on TV during my summer breaks. My mother would let me know what movie's were on the late show. Sometimes she'd even wake me for the movie's telling me what they were and who was in them.
Those were some great times growing up in the 60's and my mom was a cool lady from Iceland. One of her favorite things to do on a Saturday. Along with just about everyone else in that small fishing town she came from. Went to see movies on the silver screen on a Saturday afternoon or night.
What a wonderful place and time to grow up in, and she shared her love for those old movies and actors with me.
I want to thank you for taking me on a walk down memory lane. Your story's and insight on the actors of the past is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely Arni
He was so beautiful when he was younger. My first husband was so beautiful and charming when he was younger. He reminded me so much of William. He developed severe alcoholism. It robbed him of his youth and beauty. Heartbreaking. He had just turned 60 when he died of Pancreatic cancer. I think of the two of them in Heaven, restored to their beauty.
Sorry for your loss, I hope you are doing ok xx
I completely understand!!! I lost my Federico in 2022. The FIRST TIME I turned around and saw THOSE EYES, I WAS LOST!!! Every now and then he'd lament that he'd grown older and didn't look like he did when we met YEARS AGO!!! ALL I could see was the BEAUTIFUL MAN I first met!!! In my eyes, time stood still!!! That man aged like a fine wine!!! I MISS EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM!!! Yes, I UNDERSTAND!!!💔💔💔
Stalag 17 was an amazing movie … so many emotions while watching it over and over 😂
I loved him as an actor. So tallented. The accident that killed him could have been avoided had he not been a drinker. He had a sad life having so much responsibility at a young age. I'm not surprised by this as he had a sadness about him. Love from Eire🇨🇮
STEPHANIE POWERS. The man had a very serious relationship with Stephanie Powers in his last ten years or so. They worked together to save wildlife in Africa. How could that be left out???
Same with Faye Dunaway. Minus the wildlife. Dunaway with Holden, I mean. Not with Powers.
They lived each other,Stephanie never dated or married anyone ❤
@@pikespeak8669 Nice to know that he had someone who loved him and made him happy before he finally passed.
@@pikespeak8669 Stefanie remarried a few years after Holden,'s death,divorded and had a companion named Tom till he died some time ago.
@@susetteoreilly5519 Holden had someone who loved and cared for him when he diedBut it wasnot Stefanie with whom he had broken up sometime before he passed away.Her name was Pat Stauffer and they had been friends since.the sixties and they had reassumed the relationship after Stefanie and Holden parted.
So let me recap handsome man gets to grow up in California gets to become a successful actor, gets to have affairs with some of the most beautiful women in modern times earns an Oscar, marries a successful actress has a family, survives the war, earns even more money, has major success but he drinks a fair bit, and just like the rest of us dies in the end. I’d say that was a pretty good life, not a bad death, as deaths go.
Thanks for saving me time.
Holden then, was a lucky bastard.
His alcoholism was unfortunate. It ruined those dreamy looks & shortened his life. He did have an amazing life, just wish he could have stayed with us longer. 😢
@@kellytrimble7019I have to agree. I remember seeing his performance in "Network" and thinking he was well into his 70s. Great performance, but he was only in his late 50s. The lifestyle was clearly taking a toll on him.
Thank you for saving more moments in my life!!!!!!
Tell that to the other actors who lost friends, family how they feel
William Holden was so handsome and he was a great actor. The older he got the better looking he was. I always loved his movies.
I disagree. He was lovely when he was young but he aged badly. He looked much older than he actually was.
No, he did get better looking as he got older. Before the alcohol got to him. He was so handsome in Picnic and Sunset Boulevard. He was a "manly" man and sexy too!
@@Roz-y2dAs he grew older he not only became more handsome,but his acting excelled.He was a beautiful man in Breezy and in SOB his last film.You.should watch his last interview.withQuentin Melson.He was glorious till the last moment.
@@Roz-y2d I felt the same the severe alcoholism stole his good looks and he aged terribly. With the close friends, I was surprised that his friends, girlfriends, didn't do an intervention.
Alcohol is never a good option.
In moderation, it is.
Never say never .
no. but it dulls the pain.
Alkohol was very accepted.
I’ve always thought he was a special actor. I felt he should have gotten the Oscar’s for Sunset Boulevard. And you have to remember that everyone has their own weaknesses and baggage.
Odd no mention of Stephanie Powers....another lover/girlfriend....
As a young girl who loved old movies, 1981-1982 was a horrible year. First we lost William Holden. Almost immediately we then lost Natalie Wood. Then a year later. Grace Kelly, which absolutely devastated me.
that picture: Holden was Reagan's best man and they were both from IL and their voices sounded uncannily alike
So sad that such a great actor seems to have been run by his insecurities and liquor 😢😢😢
I didn’t understand the relationship with Stephanie Powers because when he died he was in an apt that he owned but Stephanie was never mentioned. I think she was more of a companion.
The love of his life was Audrey Hepburn with whom he has an affair when they filmed Sabrina. Then the last movie he filmed with her he tried to rekindle the affair but she was married and had kids and wouldn’t do it. His alcoholism was so bad that he was hospitalized in Paris for a week during the filming and that’s why you see several big name actors like Tony Curtis in some of the scenes where Bill Holden wasn’t… too bad because he died young and was a good actor and a real gentleman by many accounts😊.
Under one of my Mom's Year Book Photos it said she swooned over William Holden and Charles Boyer. I'd love to see a video on Gloria Swanson.
Stay tuned 👀
She was Joseph P Kennedy’s mistress, while His wife Rose took care of NINE children and the house, with NO help.
@@msharradan Gloria Swanson, really? WOW
😅
Charles Boyer was very hot.
Thanks for sharing your memori s! I'm a big fan of Holden and it's nice to learn of his genuine interest in and appreciation of every day folks!
You neglected to mention “Arizona”,1940 movie, wthJean Arthur. He was the most handsome in this movie.
We are sometimes our own worst enemy.
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So true. We are sometimes our own worst enemy for certain. We see examples of it in this world all the time as well as our own selves at times living this life. I am so thankful for my Savior Jesus Christ who saved me from God's holy, righteous, just judgement for my sins. None of us are perfect but Yahweh God is. Our God and Savior can and will forgive us our sins if we genuinely repent of our sins and believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ about how he lived a sinless life, suffered and died for our sins, Christ imputed His righteousness to us and He imputed our sins onto Himself while suffering and dying on the cross, and then was dead, buried, and rose again bodily from the grave, conquering sin, death, Hell, and the curse our sins brought into this earth. Jesus Christ satisfied God's just judgement for our sins. Christ is now bodily in Heaven acting as our High Priest interceding for us with the Heavenly Father as we struggle through this life. Our sins forgiven and eternal life with Jesus Christ is the best and greatest experience to have. I look forward to Jesus Christ's bodily return at the end of the final tribulation.
😂 I first became aware of Holden when Lucy was trying to read his signature on a rotting grapefruit she was saving.
No, that was Richard Widmark’s. Bill Holden was the one who stared at her in the Brown Derby.
@sj8205 --I think it was both. But it's been 60+ years, and I was wee. She had other withering grapefruit, didn't she? 😁
That was Richard Widmark.
No, she sat on the table next to Bill Holden when she went to lunch at the Brown Derby with Ethel and Fred. She was staring at him and ran out of there when he caught eyes with her.
Later that day he came to their hotel room to talk to Ricky and Ricky insisted that Lucy meet him. She put on a fake rubber nose to disguise herself. It caught on fire when her cigarette was lit!
Funny episode!
@@sj8205😂😂😂
Truly great in ' The Wild Bunch '
Same age as my daddy……and daddy died of lung cancer in 1996 at 78. I miss him still. William Holden was so popular for a long time. Why do they say “acting chops” today? Sounds so stupid.
In Seinfeld when Elaine cautioned George about trying to have an affair, he replied, " An affair, I never thought of myself as an affair type...it`s so adult....like stockings & martini`s & William Holden"!
"Love is a Many Splendored Thing???"
Yes this film suited his character very well.
Saw him in Love is a Many Splendored Thing. It left me sobbing. I was also impressed by his portrayal in Sunset Boulevard where they made no bones about the sexual relationship between him and the older actress whose name escapes me. Every time I see that film, I find myself wishing he could finally leave the old lady, for if he did his character would survive. So sad.
Gloria Swanson was the "older actress" in Sunset Boulevard.
His character in "The Earthling" seemed to speak of his own torment and regret. RIP
That's what an accomplished actor does.He makes you.believe in his performance.The same happens in Network when he tells his wife of his loveaffair or inSOB when he talks to his.friend who has tried to commit suicide.Holden is his character .That's how extraordinary an actor he was.
Not too many ppl remember this movie. This was an excellent movie.
One of my Favorites
Ever since the 1st time I saw him in Stalag 17
RIP in Hollywood Heaven
Many Blessings All 🙏🇺🇸
He was very handsome. And great actor.😊
He should have won the Oscar for Sunset Boulevard and The Bridge Over the River Kwai.
He was so masculine and sex appeal oozed out of every pore. He, Gregory Peck, Gary Cooper and Cary Grant have always been the leading men which sends this female's heart fluttering. 😍
Totally agree with you! Gary Cooper #1. Bill Holden #2, then Grant and Peck. ❤❤❤❤
I’m with you on that!
This is very interesting. Thank you.
I saw him on the I Love Lucy show and I loved him. However, all these big movie stars always had affairs!! It's so sad!
Charles Boyer who was so debonair had one wife, was deeply in love with her and never had affairs, when she died, he committed suicide. B/t/w Charles Boyer was also on an episode of I Love Lucy. Was funny - seemed to be out of character, which made the episode so much funnier.
Thank you so much for a heartfelt reflection of a beautiful Man.
Wait, what about my teenage yr crush Stephanie Powers. She has never fully recovered from his death. She loved him.
Audrey was actually the love of his life and he for her. One of the big heartbreaks in their personal lives.
this is documented where?
@@stevebonham2800 google it - well known from William’s part at least - started when filming Sabrina
I think it was fortunate for Audrey, a lovely woman and wonderful actress, that she did not marry Holden - it seemed no matter how many women really loved him, his addiction to alcohol was uppermost.
Just so everyone knows. He tripped on a rug while intoxicated and went head first into the corner of bedside table causing a 3 center meter gash to forehead and died of blood loss. Tissues were found around the bedside table and on the bed. Just thought I’d mention that to everyone to saving the scenic long road trip to get to the point 👍
much appreciated!
Three centimeters is only a bit over an inch (2.5 cm). Relatively small but it must have been in a bad spot.
Word has it many actors were jealous of him because he was handsome and a real gentleman:)
From what I heard, Holden was drunk, fell, and hit his head on a coffee table, which led to his death.
True. That’s exactly what happened.
Very sad about Wm Holden. Didn’t he know his own talent? He was also a gymnast in his youth. His body was always perfect. Stephanie Powers talked about him on TCM when she was on with Ben Mankiewitz. Holden took a real interest in the animals of Africa. He probably would not have died if he got sober, he had no excuse. AA was huge by the time he died.
I really feel sorry for his first wife she didn’t deserve to be treated that poorly.
And ALL the successes : Picnic, Love IS a Many Splendored Thing. Picnic is onde of my faves, só romantic. But he aged badly, he always looked much older than his real até, even before his drinking increased, but he had such conviction and Power we overlooked that.
Because of his alcoholism he lost his looks and looked so much older than his actual age. Also, they mentioned his having an affair with Grace Kelly - the biggest surprise of old Hollywood for me - was Grace Kelly who was a good Catholic and looked like a pure virginal type, had so many affairs. It was a well known "secret"since she was such a big star - they kept this under wraps. Surprised that she married Prince Rainier, who never seemed warm, and she had to make the promise never to return to Hollywood when she married him. I think that promise was in the form of a signed contract. At one point, she was offered a role that was perfect for her and would not upset image she had as the Princess of Monaco - but Rainier flatly said no. I think there were severe penalties if she broke the contract.
Kindred Soul as he and Val Kilmer two of my most favorite actors
I waited...and waited.....for "Love is a Many Splendored Thing".....never got there....😔
Grace Kelly was "deeply religious" yet she was having an affair w/a married man. Or ANY man outside of marriage for that matter.
Grace Kelly had many many affairs before marrying Prince Rainier. I don't think the love partner being married made a difference to her.
@LJ-ht4zs I agree.😘
Hadn't he been in a long term relationship with Stephanie Powers when he died?
Unfortunately, even at my older age, I’m still an incurable romantic. Every time I watch a move or documentary about William Holden my mind creates a younger woman’s image of total meltdown if he would smile at me and speak in that low warm timbre voice. It reminds me of the character that Barbara Stanwyck played in the Thorn Birds as Mary Carson. In the last scene with with Richard Chamberlain she explains it very clearly. It’s sad that he had a horrible addiction and I’m sure he hated it more than anyone else. His womanizing could’ve been a way to run away from it and the guilt but it only created another guilt. I’m not providing excuses but for some people there’s demons that are very difficult to get rid of because they always return for another attempt to steal, kill and destroy.
Very interesting comments! I loved The Thorn Birds, but didn’t remember that Barbara Stanwyck was in the TV series. I was never a big Holden fan. Reminded me of a somewhat handsomer version of my amoral grandfather. Now in my 60’s, I find it better not to know too much about actors I like because they are usually disappointing. But, if you like romance behind the scenes, Rachel Ward, who played the lead in Thorn Birds, married her on-screen husband in that mini-series, Bryan Brown, and they’ve been together for decades. Another romantic tidbit is that Vanessa Redgrave, who played Guinevere in Camelot, had a mad fling with Franco Nero, who played Lancelot. They had a child, and years later got married, which they remain to this day. Last, but not least, I believe that ‘God put eternity in our heart’, so that romantic feelings are very human and very long-lasting. 😊
@@MsMarple Thank you very much for responding. Barbara was only in part one of the TV series Thorn Birds. She’s amazing in it and received an Emmy Award for her performance. I think you’re correct about eternity in our hearts. I have been told that I have eternal hope and I do. I may fall down or slow down but I never give in or give up. I also know it’s not just me going forward either and for that I am thankful.
Btw, there were a few others from that time period that were pretty easy on the eyes too. 😉
What happened to the film "The Wild Bunch" was it not worth a mention?
I’ve only seen Holden in Sunset Boulevard & Sabrina but want to see more of his works as he’s a great actor. Damn shame what happened to him.
You can find a lot of Bill Holden’s movies in RUclips free with ads but the premiere RUclips comes with a fee. I have seen more than 25 of his movies since July 2022.
Bill Holden was one of the best actors and a great performer in the
Golden Era. He was also known as ‘Golden Holden.’ Love his
beautiful smiles, his dimple, his voice the way he walks, very charming and very
handsome, etc. ❤love him not only as an entertainer but as a wildlife conservationist.
"Sunset Boulevard" is a true classic.
Watch "Picnic".
They tried to play him off as being in his mid-20's in "Sabrina" with Hepburn then 24 and in the movie "Picnic" with Novak then 22.
Although Holden was 36 in Sabrina and 37 in Picnic, he looked closer to 50.
He looked ancient. Drinking made him looked like he was in his late 70’s when he died.
I loved Sabrina and Picnic. I thought he looked great!
@@GiftSparks When Desi Arnaz was in his mid 40's he looked to be in his sixties - alcoholism aged him terribly - also considered a charming man - when drinking not so at all - Burton, Arnaz and maybe Holden were mean drunks.
was Holden's wife "jealous of his fame" or was she fed up with a drunk cheat who humiliated her in public?
Exactly, sad when someone who is so loving is married to an addict who cheated regularly. I felt so sad for Lucille Ball who loved Desi so much - he was a serious addict: Booze, women and gambling. I have read he was under so much pressure etc. however he had these addictions before he met Lucy, during their marriage and afterwards. His 2nd wife, who also really loved him, almost divorced him for the same reasons.
I know the background music is at a low volume, but it's still distracting & annoying. What is it for? I'm here for info. Not music ! The perpetual carpet of musical noise is needless
William Holden was a wonderful and talented actor that left many beautiful movies and memories for us that loved him and the great movies of the past. Alcoholism was and still is a deadly disease that destroys lives and families. For being a top actor back in the days when booze and cigarettes were common everywhere and everyone partook, he remained a romantic. He still wanted a real marriage and that must be why he kept asking the women he loved to marry him. Thank you
The married man kept proposing? Nuts!
He was gorgeous!!!
Back in 1975, William Holden and Faye Dunaway filmed Network in Toronto. My brother got a job driving the actors from hotel to set etc. He said Holden was super nice, but would get my brother to drive him around to various bars after everyone else was dropped off for the night.
My brother also said Faye D was horrible
So he was proposing to other women while still married to his wife?
That smile!❤
Holden was great in "OUR TOWN", "COUNTERFEIT TRAITOR", "BORN YESTERDAY" and many more.
Thank You.🎉
Welcome!
Great vid! Such an interesting story
Glad you enjoyed it!
He was 64 whenever died. He looked 84.
I hardly think the news of divorce was “devastating “ for his wife.
A really good documentary : I enjoyed this but, contrary to your title, I found nothing particularly horrifying.
golden holden
1918-1981? that would make him 63 or in his 63rd year.
He looked a lot older than that. Drink would do that, I imagine
How sad!. I remember him most for his role in the Towering Inferno of 1974
Sometimes facial bone structure makes a lot of difference as we age. He did not have very high cheekbones, so the cheeks succumb to gravity. Compare to Cary Grant, who had more defined facial bones and whose good looks lasted into his senior years.
What I think contributed most to his premature.aging,was his llfelong sun exposure ,since he was young in Pasadena where he grew up and later on inAfrica.
I wish they would show the Towering Inferno soon!!!! Haven’t seen it in decades!!
That's so cute that you think she didn't know he cheated, we ALWAYS know
When I was 3 I ended up under his table at a restaurant in Miami. He was amused. He called me curly tops.
The house ar Toluca Lake purchased for $100,000 in 1947-48, that $100,000 would be the equivalent of $5,400,000 of today's dollars.
He was every woman's fantasy man...❤
Give me a break lol
you mean before I came along.
Beautiful actor one of my all time favourite. I am sad both his sons have passed away.
I remember the crude joke: What do you get a man who has everything? A William Holden crash helmet.
Stephanie Powers??? Huge miss in your biography of Holden- huge…
Great video.
The video was good. But was surprised and shocked to have an ad in it. I think the ad would of been fine at the end, since the reason I watch was to hear about William Holden.
The creators haven’t much choice about the ads. This isn’t like HBO.
Well done. Thank you.
super deep discussion about his demise.. er, stephanie powers/ robert wagner anyone?
Some of you might remember the T.V. show Hart to Hart starring Robert Wagner and Stephanie Powers. I found it strange at the time that Natalie Wood and William Holden both died 2 weeks apart and under questionable circumstances 🤔
They also failed to mention 2 of his most popular films, Picnic and Love is a Many Splendored Thing. What a shame.
He was a gorgeous man!!
Just crazy how people overemphasize a persons life. Always looking for anything they can find to make someone look bad.
His alcoholism dominated his life, aged him terrible and caused his premature death - not trying to make him look bad - these are the facts. I too loved his acting and wondered why he aged so badly. Now having learned how he was loved by so many different women, was solid as an actor, and loved his animal preserve in Africa - it is such a shame his dying like he did.
I loved his films! Especially Picnic!
William Holden was by far the most handsome in Hollywood!❤
He was very convincing, believable, never looked as if he was acting . Love the dance sequence with Kim Novak in “Picnic”, great film. 😊
I always loved watching him
According to wikipedia, he killed a person by drunk driving near Pisa, Italy in 1966.
“i open up the paper there’s a story of an actor who had died while he was drinking it was no one i have heard of” This lyrics are from Tom’s Diner by Suzanne Vega and was allegedly about William Holden
How could he not fall in Love with co stars they were all beautiful 😍. By the way stalget 17 is my favorite movie ❤️
Love Stalag 17. I watch it at Christmas every year.
Capucine is tragic. Married only omce. It lasted 10 months. She did have 2 men who left her money in their wills. One being William Holden. She lived in the same apartment in Switzerland for 26 years. Then one day jumped from her 8th floor apartment. She was said to rarely ever leave her apartment. Spending most of her time reading. She was dealing with depression and some health issues. She was 62.
I dont think the name of the movie is Sunset Blvd. Its Queens Blvd. Holden stole
the part from Vinnie.
His wife's fault? No, he was an alcoholic and killed an individual in A DWI accident in Italy. She had enough after that. I would say a good reason on top of his womanizing. SHM...
Pretty good. I'm a huge William Holden fan but you totally missed his vehicular manslaughter conviction in an Italian court in 1966. Holden was found to be driving under the influence when he killed an Italian motorist but was given a suspended sentence after forking over big $$. He suffered from depression & his autopsy found more kinds of opiates, hypnotics & amphetamines than had Elvis Presley.
Nice job on the story.
He was such a lover. Damn he fell in love over and over.
He was very handsome.
Did some pretty good parts in film.
My favorite was
"Love is a many Splendid thing"
So romantic.
👍👍
His death is really sad.
Clearly this terrific actor had demons. 😢