Frank Capra's Meet John Doe is one of my favorite movies. I cry every time. Barbara had COPD for the last part of her life that made her easily short of breath but she insisted on going to every awards show when asked. I've never heard her give a speech without mentioning others in glowing words. old hollywood sure was something
As much as I love, Hepburn, Davis, De Havilland, Crawford, and all of the other wonderful oscar (and non) winning actresses over the years no one has hooked me in as completely as this all round actress/actor. She was and still remains a measure to compare be be compared to in terms of the all round acting genre. She saw off her rivals on screen without catfights or spreading bitchy remarks about them. She was one of the very few who rose above all of that and with true class. This lady was THE BEST !!! x
Look at that face! Glowing, radiant and nary a wrinkle. She was and always will be THE BEST! With all due respect to Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis and Meryl Streep.....none of them can hold a candle to Barbara Stanwyck!!!
They are all light weight with gibberish and pretentious persona except may be Bette Davis. No one took her superior acting craft from stage and to films as well as great Miss Stanwyck. She set the bar that others tried to reach but no one got near it.
Even at her age here she's so full of grace. Same femme fatale voice, and yet so warm and endearing and humble. Words cannot describe how much I love Barbara Stanwyck's work. Even at young age I loved her movies. My mom has pictures of me eating P&J and watching Stanwyck in Ball of Fire. Didn't know what that movie was about then, just knew I wanted to dance to Drum Boogie, wear a shiny dress like Stanwyck, and have a cool voice like her too!
She had been in the hospital that day due to a back injury (you can see her difficulty in walking), checked herself out to receive the award and went back to the hospital when the award show was over. She was beautiful, had an amazing presence and a hypnotic voice. While she wasn't as extreme as Tom Cruise, she did a lot her own stunts. My all-time favorite actress.
What a great icon sadly missed one of the most fabulous actresses of all time she was the best and still on top a class act Love her and her truly the best actress ❤️👍
It is hard when you watch truly great artists pass on and you see less and less truly great take their place. This generation just accepts what they have not knowing what true greatness they have missed.
The sentiment is correct but the title is wrong. She was called MISS Barbara Stanwyck and it was a sign of respect that they would call her Miss Stanwyck.
I was introduced to Miss Stanwyck as a child through repeats of The Big Valley. She has always exuded strength, beauty, class and compassion. She was amazing.
This more than overwhelming response from the audience was long, long overdue and speaks volume for the very high regard in which that her colleagues hold her. Too bad that the Industry did not.
After all these years, I have recently started watching The Big Valley since we’ve been going through the Pandemic of 2020. ( That’s what I’m calling it.) This video showed up in my recommendations. This lady was something else.
My 2 favorite actresses, Bette Davis and Barbara Stanwyck. They set the standard for acting and to me, no one has lived up to either of them. They were one of a kind and I wanted to be like both of them. Thanks to Turner Classic Movies I can see their màrvelous films over and over again .
What a great lady...so glad I can "remember' when...the so-called 'celebrities' of today pale by comparison. Look at the 'stars' in this clip...we will never see their 'likes' again.
Great again!! I beleive this was her last public appearance...still beautiful, but you could see her pain...but still a trouper with thankfulness as with all her speeches.
This is the first time I'm seeing Barbara Stanwyck receive the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987. She was a great actress and it's great that she had gotten her accolades while she was alive. It's great to know that she was admired, respected and appreciated.
Like all of you, I loved her movies, loved the lady. I can watch--and have--The Lady Eve or Ball of Fire a dozen times. A hundred years from now someone will discover one of her classic movies and say to him or herself, "Wow, was that lady terrific." Yes she was, yes she was.
We’ve lost most of the Classic Hollywood Actors and Actresses. Not many are left. It’s sad that is happening. Today’s group of Actors just don’t seem to measure up somehow. There will never be such an unprecedented group of entertainers again.
'Missy' was a real trouper; a professional in every respect. She had no use for actors who were to lazy to learn their lines. This included many of the younger cast in "The Colbys".
Barbara Stanwyck was a tremendous actress and a great lady! If you want to learn her whole story, go to Audible, Amazon, or iTunes, and download "American Legends: The Life of Barbara Stanwyck", by Charles River Editors, and narrated by Charles McKibben. The narrator does a wonderful job of reverently telling the story of one of the great ladies of American Cinema. Give it a listen, you will not be disappointed!
Inge, I admire her more for her work on The Thorn Birds, as it was her first work that was more than a guest role in 10 years, and it reopened doors (series TV) to her that seemingly had been shut. In doing so, she set a great example for Hollywood that older actresses have GREAT value in movies and TV, and should be utilized to the best fo their ability, not forgotten because their hair is white or anything superficial.
You're right, many 1940's and 1950's movies were tinged with politically underpinnings, often speaking out against what we would call institutional bullying. Even movies that no doubt backed the government - like Casablanca (1942) - had both strong and subtle political messages. Rick represents the US's pre Pearl Harbor stand on the war, and he eventually comes to see he has to take a side. Bergman represents the European Allied nations that begged for US involvement. And the subtle? Most of the supporting cast were German actors who fled Nazi Germany, victims of Hitler's power who got away, and were cast as a show of support for those still under the Nazi thumb.
She was down on earth i've seen some of her movies The big walkey" The thorn bird" was my favorit i learned something from her & still watching all her movie's. i was young or wasn't born some of her movies but i have some of her movies all of her movies with awesome actors she is legend. thanks for new technologys at least we can watch her movies & know about her who she was she's always alive🌹💝⭐🌙🌞:)
I feel touched by her humanity. My eyes are wet as I see her talking. Thank you Barbara Stanwyck for your remarkable movies, and so much more.
This is what class looks and acts like, epitome of grace
AGREED! No dreadful ego trip Diva here.
WHAT A CLASSY LADY. SHES A WONDER. BEAUTIFULL PERSON THAT WAS HELPFULL TOO OTHERS. KIND LADY.
She aged well. She was still pretty in later years, and still had the ability to hold your attention, which is a true gift. Love this woman!
because being pretty is important to be a worthwhile human being...
@@jimbob1277 ...couldn't have said it better.
@@jimbob1277 lol do you want a tissue?
Very true 😮
What a beautiful, gracious, lady. We were so lucky to have been able to see
her amazing talent.
I could listen to her all day. She's the real thing--no bull shit. Thank you Barbara.
Stanwyck was a truly great star of Movies, Theatre and TV. Gutsy, classy, alluring,
a classic star.
RIP Miss Stanwyck
Frank Capra's Meet John Doe is one of my favorite movies. I cry every time. Barbara had COPD for the last part of her life that made her easily short of breath but she insisted on going to every awards show when asked. I've never heard her give a speech without mentioning others in glowing words. old hollywood sure was something
I love her! She was my all time favorite!
As much as I love, Hepburn, Davis, De Havilland, Crawford, and all of the other wonderful oscar (and non) winning actresses over the years no one has hooked me in as completely as this all round actress/actor. She was and still remains a measure to compare be be compared to in terms of the all round acting genre. She saw off her rivals on screen without catfights or spreading bitchy remarks about them. She was one of the very few who rose above all of that and with true class. This lady was THE BEST !!! x
One of the greatest of all time.
Barbara was a true original. There was no one like her in Hollywood..thank goodness for that.
Look at that face! Glowing, radiant and nary a wrinkle. She was and always will be THE BEST! With all due respect to Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis and Meryl Streep.....none of them can hold a candle to Barbara Stanwyck!!!
justness martin, WITHOUT A DOUBT!
They are all light weight with gibberish and pretentious persona except may be Bette Davis. No one took her superior acting craft from stage and to films as well as great Miss Stanwyck. She set the bar that others tried to reach but no one got near it.
The great Barbara Stanwyck receiving the Lifetime Achievment Award from AFI...truly a moment to cherish!
Barbara Stanwyck and Bette Davis are my favorite actresses from old Hollywood. They weren't afraid to play wide ranging, gritty characters.
Yeah, always held the screen@
she was a class act
Even at her age here she's so full of grace. Same femme fatale voice, and yet so warm and endearing and humble. Words cannot describe how much I love Barbara Stanwyck's work. Even at young age I loved her movies. My mom has pictures of me eating P&J and watching Stanwyck in Ball of Fire. Didn't know what that movie was about then, just knew I wanted to dance to Drum Boogie, wear a shiny dress like Stanwyck, and have a cool voice like her too!
No doubt. .a wonderful presence..perfect for fil noir😊
She was beautiful at 80.
Barbara was a true class act, and an ispiration. She is a "legend amongst legends". Rest in Peace dear Barbara, we still love you!
There will NEVER be another like this classy, gutsy, natural lady with the gorgeous skin
She's truly an inspiration
She had been in the hospital that day due to a back injury (you can see her difficulty in walking), checked herself out to receive the award and went back to the hospital when the award show was over.
She was beautiful, had an amazing presence and a hypnotic voice. While she wasn't as extreme as Tom Cruise, she did a lot her own stunts. My all-time favorite actress.
Barbara stanwick a beautiful lady and top class actress miss you xx
My oh my! Barbara ends this grateful speech with a blessing for the audience!! Beautiful!!
LOVE HER SO MUCH.
What a great icon sadly missed one of the most fabulous actresses of all time she was the best and still on top a class act
Love her and her truly the best actress ❤️👍
It is hard when you watch truly great artists pass on and you see less and less truly great take their place. This generation just accepts what they have not knowing what true greatness they have missed.
Excellent, they really broke the mold with Barbara Stanwyck! Thanks so much for sharing this. Also, I happen to think she was lovely!
That is a speech from the heart... From Experience... From a great character and mind. RIP Barbara Stanwyck 🙏
Class act if there ever was one. They don't, nor will they ever again, make 'em like Stanwyck.
To be honest with you, this lady gave me timeless hours of sheer enjoyment!
she's still got that velvet voice! gorgeous!
People, that is a true LEGEND right there. That word gets used way too much nowadays. But Ms. Barbara Stanwyck is a legend. 👏
The sentiment is correct but the title is wrong. She was called MISS Barbara Stanwyck and it was a sign of respect that they would call her Miss Stanwyck.
What a Beauty ♦️
She was in a class all her own, as an actress and as a human being.
Stanwyck's beauty may not have been conventional, but it was certainly great.
I thought, she was lovely
A TRUE AMERICAN LEGEND of film. What an actress!! When u watch a Stanwyick movie prepare to be entertained.
What a terrific woman. Great movie star, GREAT actress. One of a kind. Love her always --
She was more than a straight shooter. She was everyone`s mother when she portrayed Mrs Barkley. Keeping Heath Jerod Audra & Nick in line.
ANGELS ARE ABOVE US. SHE WAS JUST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN AND GREAT,GREAT ACTRESS.
I was introduced to Miss Stanwyck as a child through repeats of The Big Valley. She has always exuded strength, beauty, class and compassion. She was amazing.
Stanwyck...one of the great stars of the golden years. No one today can touch any of them in any way.
She was unique 😮
This more than overwhelming response from the audience was long, long overdue and speaks volume for the very high regard in which that her colleagues hold her. Too bad that the Industry did not.
One of my favourite actresses quiet simply a legend.
Such love! So humble and truthful. Greatly missed.
After all these years, I have recently started watching The Big Valley since we’ve been going through the Pandemic of 2020. ( That’s what I’m calling it.) This video showed up in my recommendations. This lady was something else.
My 2 favorite actresses, Bette Davis and Barbara Stanwyck. They set the standard for acting and to me, no one has lived up to either of them. They were one of a kind and I wanted to be like both of them. Thanks to Turner Classic Movies I can see their màrvelous films over and over again .
Class act! Brilliant actress and beautiful woman.... I swear I'm in love with this lady's movies.
Wowzy wow wow!!!! Just love this woman,her work was fantastic and so was she, in everyway!
What a great lady...so glad I can "remember' when...the so-called 'celebrities' of today pale by comparison. Look at the 'stars' in this clip...we will never see their 'likes' again.
Last of the real Hollywood actors ❤️
I won't argue with her T.V. stuff, but I think she is the best Movie actress I have ever seen.
great legend ...beautiful lady
Another great lady and a heck of an actress. That's how you give a speech.
One of the greatest of the greats. Just saw her in The Lady Eve. Magnificent performance. One of the funniest movies ever.
(-_-)
Amen.
Sensational movie written and directed by the great Preston Sturges.
Barbara was amazing as usual and so was Henry Fonda.
BARBARA STANWYCK
SHE'S IS A BEAUTIFUL
ACTRESS GOD LOVE HER❤
shirley macclaine looked exactly the same! thanx so much for posting, barbara is a true legend.x
Great again!! I beleive this was her last public appearance...still beautiful, but you could see her pain...but still a trouper with thankfulness as with all her speeches.
Jimmy Stewart's smile at 2:05 is ridiculously cute.
Such a legendary lady. Her skin was exquisite for the age of 80!
wow, homegurl's like 85 years old just speeding across the stage...rip the best of them all!!!
oh barbara! that's all i can say! what a wonderful person!! :) thanks for posting!!
The glamorous 80s xx
She was and always will be beautiful to me and many!!! And Stella Dallas is one of my favorites ending with Thorn Birds!!!
This is the first time I'm seeing Barbara Stanwyck receive the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987. She was a great actress and it's great that she had gotten her accolades while she was alive. It's great to know that she was admired, respected and appreciated.
Unbelievable what a true legend wonderful speech!! RIP
Like all of you, I loved her movies, loved the lady. I can watch--and have--The Lady Eve or Ball of Fire a dozen times. A hundred years from now someone will discover one of her classic movies and say to him or herself, "Wow, was that lady terrific." Yes she was, yes she was.
Beautifully said!
Soooooo great actress and lady. One of five greatest and best actresses ever.
You can see she was struggling with breathlessness as she had emphysema. A great abd very gracious lady!
Total class.
Great actress, great woman
may the Good Lord keep His arms around all of us!
A CLASS ACT!!!! Not like today's so called actors.....
Loved her so much in the big valley series !
Loved watching her films with my Grand Parents ,just priceless.
+Marc Law me too....just watch the Mavrick Queen
I just saw a biography of Ms. Stanwyck, to see her speak in this clip, it is obvious age and time did not diminish her strength or radiance.
This is real acting ladies the best
She was 80yo in '87. Still a force & a beauty!
TY for the upload, wonderful! :-)
Its 2023 and this just popped up. I have been watching THE BIG VALLEY...WOW!!! She was truly beautiful inside and out.
The best film actress I have ever seen Sorry, Ms. Streep, but I still love you, too.
I loved Big Valley. Wanted to be a Barkley. But she stood up. Strength, grace, beauty, always.
We’ve lost most of the Classic Hollywood Actors and Actresses. Not many are left. It’s sad that is happening. Today’s group of Actors just don’t seem to measure up somehow. There will never be such an unprecedented group of entertainers again.
'Missy' was a real trouper; a professional in every respect. She had no use for actors who were to lazy to learn their lines. This included many of the younger cast in "The Colbys".
Cannot believe how gorgeous her facial skin was even at this age
Born in 1907! Lovely 80 year old lady then! Died in 1980 at age 83. So humble and gracious and classy!
Love this woman
Respond to this video... divina , grande
Barbara Stanwyck was a tremendous actress and a great lady! If you want to learn her whole story, go to Audible, Amazon, or iTunes, and download "American Legends: The Life of Barbara Stanwyck", by Charles River Editors, and narrated by Charles McKibben. The narrator does a wonderful job of reverently telling the story of one of the great ladies of American Cinema. Give it a listen, you will not be disappointed!
Inge, I admire her more for her work on The Thorn Birds, as it was her first work that was more than a guest role in 10 years, and it reopened doors (series TV) to her that seemingly had been shut. In doing so, she set a great example for Hollywood that older actresses have GREAT value in movies and TV, and should be utilized to the best fo their ability, not forgotten because their hair is white or anything superficial.
You're right, many 1940's and 1950's movies were tinged with politically underpinnings, often speaking out against what we would call institutional bullying. Even movies that no doubt backed the government - like Casablanca (1942) - had both strong and subtle political messages. Rick represents the US's pre Pearl Harbor stand on the war, and he eventually comes to see he has to take a side. Bergman represents the European Allied nations that begged for US involvement. And the subtle? Most of the supporting cast were German actors who fled Nazi Germany, victims of Hitler's power who got away, and were cast as a show of support for those still under the Nazi thumb.
Not at all, but by the looks of his last name, he seems like a great guy!
it's no problem, I am not related to either, but I am flattered that you would think to ask.
What a wonderful speech and a wonderful lady.
WONDERFUL ACTRESS!, I miss her!
Classy dame!!
She was down on earth i've seen some of her movies The big walkey" The thorn bird" was my favorit i learned something from her & still watching all her movie's. i was young or wasn't born some of her movies but i have some of her movies all of her movies with awesome actors she is legend. thanks for new technologys at least we can watch her movies & know about her who she was she's always alive🌹💝⭐🌙🌞:)
What a woman! A true legend
She was fabulous!
I have always loved her!
she aged so gracefully
Lady had spunk throughout her life.Still beautiful even in her eighties Showed Miss Davis,this is how you age gracefully
@swordpunisher
Yup. Capra was a genius. He and John Ford (who, by the way, loved Capra) knew more about us than we do about ourselves.
@JONROSE44 ~ I simply adore her. As my mother always said about her: "A class act!"