Masterpiece? No, it shows how women were treated by their husbands years ago ... luckily that rarely happens these days. ;-)
Have you ever actually seen the film, or read the book for that matter?
They both come top or close to the top of of the 100 best books and films of all time, so millions of people obviously love them both. The book was written in 1932, so women weren't exactly emancipated in those days. Note Mrs Danvers' obsessiveness towards Rebecca and Rebecca's possible sexuality - the lesbian theme there is way ahead of its time.
Oh yes! I've only ever seen the 1979 version on Youtube as it has never had a DVD release (I think) due to copyright issues about music. This is very annoying as it is as good as the 1940 movie. Arguably, Joanna David fits the role better as Joan Fontaine was such a beauty that it was difficult to take seriously the idea that she was regarded unfavourably to Rebecca (although Fontaine did such a job of playing mousy that you could overlook her dazzling looks).
Gorgeous woman and I loved her in Rebecca..why oh why does any nice thread have to be hijacked by smart arses... I'm all for free speech but for those of us who didn't enjoy "War & Peace.. (an apparent epic of equality)let us enjoy Ms. Fontaine and her role in Daphne Du Mauriers sublime Rebecca.
Gorgeous woman and I loved her in Rebecca..why oh why does any nice thread have to be hijacked by smart arses... I'm all for free speech but for those of us who didn't enjoy "War & Peace.. (an apparent epic of equality)let us enjoy Ms. Fontaine and her role in Daphne Du Mauriers sublime Rebecca.
There is little point in trying to project modern attitudes upon the story. As for the film, it's Hollywood, it's escapism - pretty depressing if we have to turn everything into a university thesis on subjugated wives.
Anyway, Rebecca is one of my favourite films of all-time.
There is little point in trying to project modern attitudes upon the story. As for the film, it's Hollywood, it's escapism - pretty depressing if we have to turn everything into a university thesis on subjugated wives.
Anyway, Rebecca is one of my favourite films of all-time.
To say nothing of the fact that in the book, the revelation which forms the turning point empowers the previously meek wife and turns Maxim into the childlike figure. The second Mrs de Winter ends up the 'carer' and 'protector' of a weak and vulnerable husband.
To say nothing of the fact that in the book, the revelation which forms the turning point empowers the previously meek wife and turns Maxim into the childlike figure. The second Mrs de Winter ends up the 'carer' and 'protector' of a weak and vulnerable husband.
childlike figure?
He was terrified he was going to be hanged for murder ...
Gorgeous woman and I loved her in Rebecca..why oh why does any nice thread have to be hijacked by smart arses... I'm all for free speech but for those of us who didn't enjoy "War & Peace.. (an apparent epic of equality)let us enjoy Ms. Fontaine and her role in Daphne Du Mauriers sublime Rebecca.
There is little point in trying to project modern attitudes upon the story. As for the film, it's Hollywood, it's escapism - pretty depressing if we have to turn everything into a university thesis on subjugated wives.
Anyway, Rebecca is one of my favourite films of all-time.
Well said, and I still maintain that it is a Masterpiece!
Tough lot the De Havilland babes.
Sibling rivalry aside, Olivia took on the studio system and won.
She did indeed, something that Bette Davis tried to do, and failed. Bette said of her friend Olivia, "She freed us from the shackles of studio serfdom."
Olivia has made a statement about Joan's death,
"I am shocked and saddened by my sister's death, and am grateful for the many kind expressions of sympathy,"
Well said, and I still maintain that it is a Masterpiece!
Everybody has a different opinion about literature. I cannot stand Harry Potter and even though I have sat through all the films and tried to get interested in the books because my kids love them. I much prefer Lord Of The Rings and I have the original book which I read as a child and really enjoyed.
RIP. I enjoyed a lot of the films that she made. I like Olivia too. I also think their mother played a big part with regards to their rivalry, as I've read that she made it obvious that Olivia was her favourite.
Everybody has a different opinion about literature. I cannot stand Harry Potter and even though I have sat through all the films and tried to get interested in the books because my kids love them. I much prefer Lord Of The Rings and I have the original book which I read as a child and really enjoyed.
Yes of course, it would be dull world if we all liked the same books and films.
I have never read Lord of the Rings, because I know it would not be my type of book. Then again, I have never wanted to see Star Wars, and never will. ;-)
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Masterpiece? No, it shows how women were treated by their husbands years ago ... luckily that rarely happens these days. ;-)
Agree with you Walter. Great book and film.:)
Have you ever actually seen the film, or read the book for that matter?
They both come top or close to the top of of the 100 best books and films of all time, so millions of people obviously love them both. The book was written in 1932, so women weren't exactly emancipated in those days. Note Mrs Danvers' obsessiveness towards Rebecca and Rebecca's possible sexuality - the lesbian theme there is way ahead of its time.
Glad to see you are in the minority regarding Rebecca. I am still curious what you consider a Masterpiece.
Tolstoy's War & Peace I read it when I was 14
Have you read Rebecca though.
I was reading Boswell's diaries at 13.:cool:
I have read it but I never liked it ... Boswell's diaries .. Wow!
An excellent scene from an excellent movie based on an excellent book, IMO.
The same scene from 1979. Just as great in its own way imo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2O7p7TDLMg
Oh yes! I've only ever seen the 1979 version on Youtube as it has never had a DVD release (I think) due to copyright issues about music. This is very annoying as it is as good as the 1940 movie. Arguably, Joanna David fits the role better as Joan Fontaine was such a beauty that it was difficult to take seriously the idea that she was regarded unfavourably to Rebecca (although Fontaine did such a job of playing mousy that you could overlook her dazzling looks).
Many think it's shame she didn't reconcile with her sister but sometimes you have more in common with friends than you do with adult family members.
There is little point in trying to project modern attitudes upon the story. As for the film, it's Hollywood, it's escapism - pretty depressing if we have to turn everything into a university thesis on subjugated wives.
Anyway, Rebecca is one of my favourite films of all-time.
To say nothing of the fact that in the book, the revelation which forms the turning point empowers the previously meek wife and turns Maxim into the childlike figure. The second Mrs de Winter ends up the 'carer' and 'protector' of a weak and vulnerable husband.
It's been while since I read her autobiography 'No Bed of Roses' but from memory it was a very entertaining read about her very interesting life.
'Rebecca' is one of my all time favourite films. :cool:
RIP, Joan.
.......... 1978.
childlike figure?
He was terrified he was going to be hanged for murder ...
fanks a lot ;-)
Sibling rivalry aside, Olivia took on the studio system and won.
Well said, and I still maintain that it is a Masterpiece!
She did indeed, something that Bette Davis tried to do, and failed. Bette said of her friend Olivia, "She freed us from the shackles of studio serfdom."
Olivia has made a statement about Joan's death,
"I am shocked and saddened by my sister's death, and am grateful for the many kind expressions of sympathy,"
Sadly, a little too late.
Everybody has a different opinion about literature. I cannot stand Harry Potter and even though I have sat through all the films and tried to get interested in the books because my kids love them. I much prefer Lord Of The Rings and I have the original book which I read as a child and really enjoyed.
Yes of course, it would be dull world if we all liked the same books and films.
I have never read Lord of the Rings, because I know it would not be my type of book. Then again, I have never wanted to see Star Wars, and never will. ;-)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/hollywood/10242.shtml