He was star of the month a few months ago. Having seen his films that TCM shown has peaked my interest in him. This man was a phenomenal actor, and because of that I'm watching every film he was in. So far I've seen 32 of his films and counting.
When sound came in, audiences fell in love with unique voices. So while there were traditionally handsome stars, it was also possible for the Robinsons and Bogarts of this world to be appreciated for their talent.
@@steelers6titles His performance in Key Largo is a classic. You can watch it again and again and each time you notice the subtleness of his master of the craft of acting. That picture truly has an all star cast. Clair Trevor won an Academy Award in 1948 as Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of the alcoholic former singer girlfriend of Rico, Gaye Dawn. Edit: Oops! Not Rico but Rocco!!!
@@The_ZeroLine I guess you could make a point that the past seems more glorious to some than it should be: after all, in 1939 alone, something like 365 movies were released, whereas today I doubt a third that number make it to the screen. So just by sheer numbers, the best of Old Hollywood seems to shine brighter than today's best movies; simply more of them. But you really don't have the actors you had then and modern screen writers may have the potential of greatness but the studio demands to turn out junk overwhelms the talent. In other words, I am politely disagreeing with you.
What made Edward G. Robinson stood out from other gangsters is you always knew he was the smartest guy in the room. He always had your attention. Truly one of the greatest.
That last line really sold it "Put that robe around my ankles will ya their gettin cold". Even gangsters need leg warmers too. Love the reverence he had for art. "I don't collect art. Art collected me." - E.G.R.
This man is generally remembered for his gangsters and bad guys, but he made tons of other films, and could radiate the purest, most radiant goodness and gentleness, as well as that toughness and meanness. He had a profound intellect, and deep insight into human character.
His first talkie, Hole In The Wall (1929), a remake of an earlier silent film, is on RUclips. It's pretty good. You can tell Eddie and Claudette Colbert were headed for major stardom.
I've seen many movies of EGR, Boghart and Cagney, when they are lead or support and I can say EGR has something that brings the camera and the attention over the others. He had a powerfull way of acting and say the lines, not only in tough roles, but in dramas or comedies.
Eddie R. could play any type of character. He is a tender-hearted Norwegian farmer in "Our Vines Have Tender Grapes". A lonely, weak middle-aged guy exploited by schemers in "The Woman In The Window" and "Scarlet Street". A haunted man in "The Red House". And. of course, the gangsters.
*groan* The ignorance of youth. He was a hell of a lot more than the model for a cartoon character's voice. He was one of the most versatile actors who ever graced the silver screen. Watch Little Caesar, Double Indemnity,Key Largo, All My Sons, and Soylent Green.
These movies had more content, better script writing and it was up to the actor to portray the emotions, feelings, complexity to make the character. Edward G. Robinson was an unsung hero in the acting World.
MrOT Edward G. Robinson starred in a lot of Fritz Lang movies some of his greatest, work. Just my opinion, the true test is how many times you watch a film. I've watch those movies, quite a bit love his acting.👍
Always loved Edward G Robinson! First time I saw Little Cesar in the 80's and the movie was made in 1930, I thought wow this guy has got it. Key Largo, very Good, Dathan in the Ten Commandments was perfect! Not considered handsome, but you love watching him!
TorontoIam I believe after he starred with Charlton Heston in the movie Soylent Green he died 6 months after the movie that probably was his 100th movie.
I was looking for this! I really love these little moments between films where an actor highlights their favorite actor. This one has stuck with me though the years. I want to see more films with Eddy because of it. Thanks for posting it!
He was very cold in in key lorgo feeding of off a girl s alcohol addiction then making sing for a drink they used to be happier but when she depended on alcohol to get her threw life he used it against her he made her a slave to him .... Really good move 1941 check it out
This was narrated by David Hoffman which is freaky cause I've been watching his incredible youtube channel a lot lately and I just happened to look up Edward G for a completely unrelated reason, but I know that voice anywhere
@@georgeplagianos6487 John Charles Carter, a.k.a. Charlton Heston (1923-2008) was American, of English--Scottish ancestry. He was Christian; an Episcopalian.
Remember him too in the Cincinnati Kid, as the big stakes poker player. He had a presence in every film. He made over a hundred, something like 115? Just watched him in the Red House. He has always been one of my favorites. “Is this the end of Rico???” Not hardly!
Well, Steve McQueen in that one got distracted by the smoking hot Ann-Margret standing right next to him when he faced off against Eddie. Steve didn't have a chance lol
Him & James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart , Powell, & Taft. & more. & the real guys Sam Giancana, Tony A. Charlie Luciano, Benjamin Siegel, & more . R.I.P. ...
One of my favorite films of EGR is, "The Stranger," with Orson Welles. In real life, EGR was an immigrant who's family fled Europe due to the rise Hitler. To see EGR, a Jew, on the hunt for a Nazi war criminal was thrilling!
Kam Morris....EGR's family emigrated from Eastern Europe long before the Nazis came to power in Germany. I'm sure Anti-semitism was a big factor in their deciding to come to America, but they were probably looking for "the Streets of Gold" as well, like most of the turn of the century immigrants. Remember, Little Caesar came out in 1930 and Hitler came to power in 1933. EGR may have been born in Europe, but he was raised in America.
Before that, Eddie starred in Confessions of a Nazi Spy, which Warners' released in May 1939, months before Hitler invaded Poland. It was the first explicitly anti-Nazi film released by a major studio. Eddie plays an F.B.I. agent investigating Nazi fifth-columnists on the home front, which was the Bureau's actual assigned job. When war did break out, they were quickly rounded up.
"Nothing Human is foreign to us." -Edward G Robinson 💙
That’s a quote from the Roman writer Terence
Whoever saw him in Hollywood and said I'm gonna write a gangster film starring Edward G Robinson is a genius.
He was star of the month a few months ago. Having seen his films that TCM shown has peaked my interest in him. This man was a phenomenal actor, and because of that I'm watching every film he was in. So far I've seen 32 of his films and counting.
This man has come into my life and I can t get enough of his talent.
When sound came in, audiences fell in love with unique voices. So while there were traditionally handsome stars, it was also possible for the Robinsons and Bogarts of this world to be appreciated for their talent.
@@julianmarsh1378 Robinson's voice fit his characters perfectly.
@@steelers6titles His performance in Key Largo is a classic. You can watch it again and again and each time you notice the subtleness of his master of the craft of acting. That picture truly has an all star cast. Clair Trevor won an Academy Award in 1948 as Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of the alcoholic former singer girlfriend of Rico, Gaye Dawn. Edit: Oops! Not Rico but Rocco!!!
@@UncaDave (Eddie played Rico in Little Caesar, his breakthrough picture.)
A superb actor who lived in a time when excellent movies were made!!!.
Movies ended in 1940
Great movies are still made. Probably more than ever.
@@The_ZeroLine I guess you could make a point that the past seems more glorious to some than it should be: after all, in 1939 alone, something like 365 movies were released, whereas today I doubt a third that number make it to the screen. So just by sheer numbers, the best of Old Hollywood seems to shine brighter than today's best movies; simply more of them. But you really don't have the actors you had then and modern screen writers may have the potential of greatness but the studio demands to turn out junk overwhelms the talent. In other words, I am politely disagreeing with you.
Double Indemnity... One of Billy Wilder’s masterpieces ... To watch it over and over again !!
Eddie's scenes always puts a smile on my face in that movie. "Tied up with pink ribbons." "I bet she drinks out of the bottle." 😂
Nothing like him. There will never be another Edward G. Three of my favorites : scarlet street, the stranger, double indemnity.
His role in Double Indemnity is remarkable & so real!
Ace insurance investigator Barton Keyes.
He made the movie for sure
Never a boring and dull film when Ed G Robinson is on the screen. One of my fav actor beside Leslie Howard and Clark Gable. Bravo Eddie.
EGR, one of my all time favorites. Love him.
What made Edward G. Robinson stood out from other gangsters is you always knew he was the smartest guy in the room. He always had your attention. Truly one of the greatest.
yeah see?
One of the ten best actors in the US, I really enjoy all his movies.
One of my favorite actors Love the Sea Wolf and many others.
Robinson was easily one of the greatest character actors who ever lived. How this man never received an actual Academy Award is totally beyond me.
That last line really sold it "Put that robe around my ankles will ya their gettin cold". Even gangsters need leg warmers too.
Love the reverence he had for art. "I don't collect art. Art collected me." - E.G.R.
This man is generally remembered for his gangsters and bad guys, but he made tons of other films, and could radiate the purest, most radiant goodness and gentleness, as well as that toughness and meanness. He had a profound intellect, and deep insight into human character.
His first talkie, Hole In The Wall (1929), a remake of an earlier silent film, is on RUclips. It's pretty good. You can tell Eddie and Claudette Colbert were headed for major stardom.
Marvellous star Edward G Robinson. Unforgettable.
Terrific film star. Could do villains and wise men with equal relish.
I enjoy relish.
A great tribute to a wonderful actor.
What a great actor!
I've seen many movies of EGR, Boghart and Cagney, when they are lead or support and I can say EGR has something that brings the camera and the attention over the others. He had a powerfull way of acting and say the lines, not only in tough roles, but in dramas or comedies.
He was the best actor of the three.
Charlton Heston had considered it an honor to have worked with Mr Robinson in some movies such as Ten Commandments &Soylent Green.
Heston gave the eulogy at Robinson's funeral in 1973.
Of Bogart, Cagney, and Eddie, I think Eddie was the best actor of the three. His range was extensive.
Eddie R. could play any type of character. He is a tender-hearted Norwegian farmer in "Our Vines Have Tender Grapes". A lonely, weak middle-aged guy exploited by schemers in "The Woman In The Window" and "Scarlet Street". A haunted man in "The Red House". And. of course, the gangsters.
Edward g Robinson was such a great actor with star quality in an era of high quality films .
Chief wiggums voice is based off this guy I just found out
*groan* The ignorance of youth. He was a hell of a lot more than the model for a cartoon character's voice. He was one of the most versatile actors who ever graced the silver screen. Watch Little Caesar, Double Indemnity,Key Largo, All My Sons, and Soylent Green.
Yair...seeee....yair...thaaats.....riiight..😊😉
He didnt sound like that you see yaaah
Anthony Barratt Well....look. at this and tell me its not him....or Chief Wiggums 😊. ruclips.net/video/-jHHsDmXLRs/видео.html
Ricardo Cantoral ok boomer 😂😂😂
It was amazing how he could humanize the worst of the worst. There was always the struggle against his own vulnerability.
Double Indemnity made him even greater! Finest actor ever! Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
I could watch movie after movie of Edward G, I try finding as many as possible, great actor.
I always liked the old actors and actresses. Now Hollywood sucks.
These movies had more content, better script writing and it was up to the actor to portray the emotions, feelings, complexity to make the character. Edward G. Robinson was an unsung hero in the acting World.
He was great! My favorite actor. 🎬
I've seen only a handful of his movies but I liked all of them. Very powerful acting.
Watch him in The Red House, as a good man torn apart by guilt over an incident which occurred long before.
Larceny Inc. and Double Indemnity are 2 unforgettable performances. He can be a lead or a solid supporting cast member.
MrOT Edward G. Robinson starred in a lot of Fritz Lang movies some of his greatest, work. Just my opinion, the true test is how many times you watch a film. I've watch those movies, quite a bit love his acting.👍
That's got to be one of my favorite movies to larceny Incorporated or if it isn't that my second-favorite is little Caesar.
Actors like Robinson are very rare and really knew there trade well. Can't find any of these boys today.
great actor! miss him!
+knight44441 soylent.
+sclogse1 Edward G. Robinson RIP, there will never be anyone to take your place!!
Always loved Edward G Robinson! First time I saw Little Cesar in the 80's and the movie was made in 1930, I thought wow this guy has got it. Key Largo, very Good, Dathan in the Ten Commandments was perfect! Not considered handsome, but you love watching him!
One of the best Icon"s of all time RIP Edward G Robinson one of the greatest gangster of the movies 🌿🙏🌿🌠🌟🌠💫👼💫
He was a man's man!
Edward G. Loved him since a child.
Watched one of his films today. He was such a powerful presence.
I weep -- and I am not a weeper -- during Robinson's death scene in Soylent Green. What a performer.
TorontoIam I believe after he starred with Charlton Heston in the movie Soylent Green he died 6 months after the movie that probably was his 100th movie.
The Scarlet Street with him and Joan Bennet... the masterpiece with two legends ...three... Lang the director also including.
That one scene in Double Indemnity about suicide, I don't think we will ever see a performance like that again, past or present.
they should have mentioned his performance in "the cincinati kid". one of his best, see?
I was looking for this! I really love these little moments between films where an actor highlights their favorite actor. This one has stuck with me though the years. I want to see more films with Eddy because of it. Thanks for posting it!
What an actor!
~RIP EDWARD G. ROBINSON~
Chief Wiggum.
lol is that who Chief Wiggum was inspired by? Thats hilarious!
Christo Hesus bake him away toys
Eddie Robinson was just the best. He could take on any role and just completely own it.
He was the best in Key Largo.
Bobby agreed
Favorite movie of all time!!!
He was very cold in in key lorgo feeding of off a girl s alcohol addiction then making sing for a drink they used to be happier but when she depended on alcohol to get her threw life he used it against her he made her a slave to him .... Really good move 1941 check it out
Amazing Actor!
thank you for a great retrospect of Edward G Robinson your enhanced his life story very well
He had incredible integrity for his work and extraordinary talent.
The only channel of the over 300 that I had with cable tv that I miss.
the very best gangster actor ever
But he played so many other characters superbly. The Sea Wolf. Our Vines Have Tender Grapes. The Cincinnati Kid.
Yeah, he's mista' big see? Sure, sure, that's it. Then he gave us the slip. That's it see?
How sweet a father he can be in « Our Vines Have Tender Grapes » : I love that film ! ❤
Wartime heartwarmer for the home front. All Eddie wants is a new barn.
@@steelers6titles I am sorry I don’t understand what you ment : I am a French old woman
@@francoisevassy6614 It came out during World War II. All Robinson's character wants is a new barn.
@@steelers6titles Not for himself, but for his neighbour whose farm has burned.
@@francoisevassy6614 Right. Been awhile since I saw it.
My favorite actor ever
I swear he really was a gangster.Johnny Rocco is so lifelike.
Apparently this guy was the inspiration for the voice for chief wiggum in the Simpsons?
yes and no. It was the guy that played bugs bunny and other characters impersonation of this guy. So, yes and no.
He's every old timey fella from the 30's or 40's to some comedians lol
Uno de los mas grandes actores americanos, que duda cabe, debe estar en el top 5...
This was narrated by David Hoffman which is freaky cause I've been watching his incredible youtube channel a lot lately and I just happened to look up Edward G for a completely unrelated reason, but I know that voice anywhere
That's Chazz Palaminteri
Looney tunes character Rocky was modeled after him.
"Its cuitains for ya see, cuitains:
One of my favorite Bugs Bunny cartoons also featuring the Peter Lorre character...
What about me boss
@@mattwhite3414 oh there lovely🤣
“Shaddup, Mugsy!”
The best actor to AL CAPONE .
Eddie was the only Jewish major cast member in "The Ten Commandments" lol.
the only major cast member was Jewish? 🤔wasn't Charleston Heston Jewish of Scottish ancestry? do you mean something else please explain it thank you
@@georgeplagianos6487 John Charles Carter, a.k.a. Charlton Heston (1923-2008) was American, of English--Scottish ancestry. He was Christian; an Episcopalian.
Great actor I remember when he left us in 1973 last movie. Solid Green.
Remember him too in the Cincinnati Kid, as the big stakes poker player. He had a presence in every film. He made over a hundred, something like 115? Just watched him in the Red House. He has always been one of my favorites. “Is this the end of Rico???” Not hardly!
Well, Steve McQueen in that one got distracted by the smoking hot Ann-Margret standing right next to him when he faced off against Eddie. Steve didn't have a chance lol
"The Red House" features one of Eddie's best performances. I think his own company made the film.
Edward G. Robinson, see, yah, goin after the coppers, see, yah!
Respect to both of you.
Thanks, for uploading these tributes. Cool!😎
My fav male actor, such a menace
Chaz Palminteri's voice narrating sounds like the actor who played the heavy in The Big Combo.
awesome that they got his doppelganger to narrate
MYEAH SEE?!
mmmyeah, seeeeee!
Bravo! amazing actor.....
Amazing!
Watch G Robinson in Two Seconds...brilliant!!!!
The concluding scene with the condemned Robinson is memorable. Not NOW...
The Springfield PD would like to thank him for his service!
I love how he spoke. "Yeah, see."
Double Indemnity is my favorite of his movies.
Eddie will always be my favorite actor.
Winston Churchill said it best. "A great man is seldom a good man."
Imperialist ,war mongering, white supremicist Churchill out to know about lack of virtue!
Philip Halpenny he also saved the Western World from the Nazis. That is enough for me
Him & James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart , Powell, & Taft. & more. & the real guys Sam Giancana, Tony A. Charlie Luciano, Benjamin Siegel, & more . R.I.P. ...
Respect ✊🏿
A gret art collector also, and he knew what he was looking at.
Ive seen him in Ten Commandments (1956)...
Great actor.
Myaaaa see!!! You will never take me alive copper see!
E. G. Riobinson was Romanien. Guy nationality
Nice movie.
Anyone else here after seeing Goober doing an impression of him on Andy Griffith??
I believe anything Edward G. Robinson tells me. That was the wonder of the man.
I’m here because of goner pile’s Edward G. Robinson impression. “Her you guys, come on you guys, ok you guys...” He was a good bit before my time.
One of my favorite films of EGR is, "The Stranger," with Orson Welles. In real life, EGR was an immigrant who's family fled Europe due to the rise Hitler. To see EGR, a Jew, on the hunt for a Nazi war criminal was thrilling!
Kam Morris....EGR's family emigrated from Eastern Europe long before the Nazis came to power in Germany. I'm sure Anti-semitism was a big factor in their deciding to come to America, but they were probably looking for "the Streets of Gold" as well, like most of the turn of the century immigrants. Remember, Little Caesar came out in 1930 and Hitler came to power in 1933. EGR may have been born in Europe, but he was raised in America.
Before that, Eddie starred in Confessions of a Nazi Spy, which Warners' released in May 1939, months before Hitler invaded Poland. It was the first explicitly anti-Nazi film released by a major studio. Eddie plays an F.B.I. agent investigating Nazi fifth-columnists on the home front, which was the Bureau's actual assigned job. When war did break out, they were quickly rounded up.
You were good see, you were good, but you'll always be second best
🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️R.I.P.
Edward G was actually born in Romania. So Wikipedia says. Bugs & Edward G. in Racketeer Rabbit...
your good kid but while I am in town you will always be second best.