tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post4128528160780617786..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: Tuesday's Forgotten (or Overlooked) Films: THE WOMAN IN WHITE (1948) starring Gig Young, Alexis Smith, Eleanor Parker and Sydney GreenstreetYvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-2162387192943770952013-02-24T17:56:31.738-05:002013-02-24T17:56:31.738-05:00Heard of this film but have yet to ever see it. Lo...Heard of this film but have yet to ever see it. Looks like I need to add it to my list!iluvcinemahttp://iluvcinema.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-18537832659998893182013-02-23T14:06:22.310-05:002013-02-23T14:06:22.310-05:00Thanks, Prashant. The book is a must as far as I&#...Thanks, Prashant. The book is a must as far as I'm concerned. Maybe you'll find a copy when you're out book hunting.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-42089280836653801332013-02-23T06:06:41.439-05:002013-02-23T06:06:41.439-05:00Yvette, thanks for the very well-written and enter...Yvette, thanks for the very well-written and entertaining review of THE WOMAN IN WHITE. I didn't know about this film or the actors, barring Eleanor Parker, and I don't think I have read the book. I liked the way you take the reader back and forth between the film and the book. A fine overview of both.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-1412162316228305012013-02-22T12:40:00.222-05:002013-02-22T12:40:00.222-05:00Thanks, Kathy. It really is worth the search to fi...Thanks, Kathy. It really is worth the search to find a copy of this film. Just to compare and maybe have a few laughs.<br /><br />P.S. Netflix doesn't have it.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-42095762773042968572013-02-21T03:00:22.682-05:002013-02-21T03:00:22.682-05:00This is a great review, nearly as funny as your re...This is a great review, nearly as funny as your review of the book.<br /><br />I have not seen this but I've looked high and low for it. I've seen one of the British versions, which was okay, not great.<br /><br />I'd love to see this cast performing.I like Alexis Smith. Eleanor Parker kind of fades on the vine, but that's what she does. And the villain -- what a good choice.<br /><br />I'll look for this version on film. Maybe I should join Netflix.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-45248745500336402662013-02-20T12:58:23.866-05:002013-02-20T12:58:23.866-05:00Thanks, Sergio. I do my best to entertain. Ha! Act...Thanks, Sergio. I do my best to entertain. Ha! Actually it's that certain movies just bring out the devil in me. :)<br /><br />I'm not a fan of Eleanor Parker either.<br /><br />She made one film in which I liked her:<br />BETWEEN TWO WORLDS. At least, that I can remember.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-16877953863141503682013-02-20T12:54:39.830-05:002013-02-20T12:54:39.830-05:00You're welcome, Yvonne. If you can't find ...You're welcome, Yvonne. If you can't find it, I can lend you my copy. :)<br /><br />Just let me know.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-67750764720872437832013-02-20T12:53:57.456-05:002013-02-20T12:53:57.456-05:00I read Wilkie Collins late in life, Jane and Lance...I read Wilkie Collins late in life, Jane and Lance, that's why I like to call myself a recent convert. :)<br /><br />I'll bet that THE WOMAN IN WHITE makes for splendid audio.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-54439275961783652142013-02-20T05:06:29.848-05:002013-02-20T05:06:29.848-05:00I saw this decades a go before reading the book an...I saw this decades a go before reading the book and can't really remember much about it though I'm no fan of Eleanor Parker usually (she always seemed very affected and a bit high and mighty for my tastes) - these films always sound like a lot of fun the way you tell it Yvette - cheers! Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-68637527270364461492013-02-20T02:48:58.977-05:002013-02-20T02:48:58.977-05:00I can't believe I missed this, what a cast. Al...I can't believe I missed this, what a cast. Alexis was such a gorgeous woman.<br />I will try to find it. Thanks .yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-17619948968639709792013-02-20T01:53:17.498-05:002013-02-20T01:53:17.498-05:00Hello Yvette:
Although we have not seen these film...Hello Yvette:<br />Although we have not seen these films, Wilkie Collins remains a favourite author. We first came across him when we heard 'The Woman in White' read as Book at Bedtime on the radio.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-81139610124867375132013-02-19T19:51:48.359-05:002013-02-19T19:51:48.359-05:00Thank you, John. :)
Oh that PBS series sounds lik...Thank you, John. :)<br /><br />Oh that PBS series sounds like it might be just the thing for a nice wintery weekend. I think I have the patience...<br /><br />Don't worry, I'll avoid the musical. MUSICAL??? I can just see Count Fosco singing up a storm and kicking his heels. Yegads. It might make for an opera though, hmmm.....!<br /><br />At any rate I won't see the newer version. Had no plans to. But thanks for the warning, m'dear. <br /><br />Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-43594577773716729452013-02-19T16:23:25.071-05:002013-02-19T16:23:25.071-05:00Very funny review, Yvette! Loved it. I think I sa...Very funny review, Yvette! Loved it. I think I saw this a long, long time ago. But I can't watch any more adapatations of this book because like you I love the story too much. That musical version? Bleech! There is only one time it was done very well for the screen.<br /><br />Someday if you have the time (and the patience) you might want to check out the 1982 TV mini-series (from UK TV) which is perhaps the truest adaptation of <i>The Woman in White.</i> It's at Youtube but... in 20 parts (5 episodes of 4 parts each). That's why I say you need patience. I watched it over two days one rainy weekend and loved it. Very little is missing and the actor who plays Count Fosco is amazing.<br /><br />But on all accounts avoid the the most recent 1997 TV version (easily available on DVD) which butchers the book. Tara Fitzgerald as Marion is the only good thing in it. Simon Callow as Fosco is wasted because his role is reduced practically to nothing. Imagine! Fosco reduced. HA! But what they do to the story? Unforgiveable.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-14195121442117625372013-02-19T15:22:19.042-05:002013-02-19T15:22:19.042-05:00Well, Patti, that's why this is called FORGOTT...Well, Patti, that's why this is called FORGOTTEN (or OVERLOOKED)films. Ha!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-24392550297481172832013-02-19T15:21:35.689-05:002013-02-19T15:21:35.689-05:00It's so funny, Jacqueline because in the book ...It's so funny, Jacqueline because in the book I actually worried what would happen to Fosco's 'pets'. That's me all over. Animals first. Ha.<br /><br />Thanks for the compliment, m'dear. Coming from you it means a lot.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-14823759363304482182013-02-19T15:20:36.825-05:002013-02-19T15:20:36.825-05:00You're welcome, Ryan. :) Let me know what you ...You're welcome, Ryan. :) Let me know what you think. <br /><br />Oh you must read the book, Ryan. THE WOMAN IN WHITE, I mean. You must. <br /><br />I can't believe I waited so long to read it myself. But maybe I had to wait until I was ready....Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-69388006181988018722013-02-19T14:24:25.137-05:002013-02-19T14:24:25.137-05:00Love the book but have never seen (Or even heard) ...Love the book but have never seen (Or even heard) of this. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-62999204642010516242013-02-19T13:54:19.999-05:002013-02-19T13:54:19.999-05:00You crack me up. So witty, my dear. Thanks so mu...You crack me up. So witty, my dear. Thanks so much for the link.<br /><br />I loved both the movie and the book, but I take them separately. Kind of like a little kid who doesn't want her peas and mashed potatoes to touch on her plate.<br /><br />A jovial old friend with a monkey and a canary. You crack me up.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-43586526880833440382013-02-19T13:20:06.221-05:002013-02-19T13:20:06.221-05:00And I'm the opposite of you, I've seen thi...And I'm the opposite of you, I've seen this movie a few times, but have yet to read the book. After reading your review, I'm kinda glad I did it that way. I rather liked the movie, but I didn't have the book rattling around in my head. It's what I'm trying to do lately, watch the movie first, then read the book. I did that with The Woman in Black, and think I enjoyed the movie more for that.<br /><br />I got the DVDs earlier today, and I can't wait to watch them. Thank you!Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.com