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I agree. Seyfreid is barely on the screen. Her wig makes a bigger splash than she does.
I’ve been rewatching some of these films. I want to watch some of them a 3rd time before making up my mind, but so far I’m leaning toward Kiersten Dunst creating the better portrayal.
Johnny Depp in absolutely everything
Changing from cockney to posh
Not a rare thing. In order to have a career in acting, getting rid of your regional accent, and speaking with an RP (received pronunciation) accent was necessary throughout the 20th century. Even radio and tv presenters had to take elocution lessons to get rid of their regional accents.
Maybe. But eventually money wouldn’t have been enough to hold back the scandal. See Harvey Weinstein.
Qanon would have a field day with Chaplin.
War bonds tour vs serving in the military? Anyone who questions the lack of a knighthood simply does not understand the impact of ww1 on the British people.
WW1 service is a HUGE deal in the UK. So many of the aristocracy lost their “heir” in what the Brits still refer to as “The Great War.” In Testament of Youth, Vera Britten describes the enormous loss of her brother, fiancé, their Oxford friends, and literally every single boy she had ever danced with, in that war. Rudyard Kipling went to great lengths to help his son get into the army (today, we would describe him as “legally blind”) because fighting in that war was the DUTY of every Briton. An entire generation of young British men died on French battlefields.
RDJ’s take is different because Chaplin is a totally different person in that film.
Chaplin in this film is a relentless, merciless bully trying to wear down Marion Davies after she has repeatedly told him no. He refuses to accept her answer and she is tired of him pestering her.
I agree. The problem is the plot. Davies is constantly having to fend off Charlie Chaplin whilst also reassuring Hearst that she isn’t going to leave him for Chaplin. It’s off-putting to watch, Chaplin is such a creep.
She also has to school a very impertinent Tom Ince about her “secret” in her relationship with Hearst. Ince suggests she somehow influences Hearst into giving her what she wants. He rudely asks, “What’s your secret?” She tells him her secret is she doesn’t have to do anything to keep Hearst happy. Hearst is the initiator in everything: her career, the gifts she receives, their romance.
It was in the context of his discussion with WRH about the film industry. Ince is desperate to do business with Hearst. Hearst says he doesn’t need any help (making films) and if he did, he wouldn’t seek it from a cripple (in the film industry).
Later, Ince tells his friend what Hearst said. He also asks his lover if she thinks he’s a cripple in the film industry. He says he used to make 40 films a year and now he’s lucky if he makes one.
I haven’t seen this film in ten years, and I’m choking up just reading this thread.
The depth of sadness for Jack’s loss makes me think of Vera Britten’s memoir about losing her brother, fiance and all the boys she ever danced with in ww1. Testament of Youth
There are so many errors in this one. People refer to David as majesty before King George V even dies!
Wallis and Ernest attend a court ball hosted by King George V and Queen Mary? And Wallis wears a tiara to said ball?
There are so many half truths and outright lies. This film doesn’t try to be faithful, accurate or truthful.
This version of Wallis is somewhat passive. Almost playing a victim.
Ditto!
Feh, Harry is an addle brained wimp
Not stable boy, auto mechanic. It’s true; it’s been documented
Love this idea!
Sometimes chic, sometimes vulgar.
Exactly. He wanted the glamor and the privileges but not the duties he found boring.
He was way too young! He looked like a teenage boy!