The Papin sisters murder case, which inspired "The Maids", is to France what the Lizzie Borden case is to the United States. (Two victims in both cases, both killed with axes, with the murders committed within a single household). Anyone who wants to read an excellent account of it should look up the article "Murder In Le Mans", in the hardcover collection of the best of the original "Vanity Fair" magazine from the 1930s. My favorite moment in it was a point in the trial when the defense attorney for the sisters tried to argue that the murdered employer, Madame Lancelin, had been a tyrannical, excessively demanding mistress. The judge -- who certainly sounded as though he was speaking from experience -- rolled his eyes, looked heavenward, and murmured: "God knows that there are many Madame Lancelins on this earth."
The best film adaptation of Genet ever. Brilliant acting by the two leads. This was one of the best AFI films, along with the Iceman Cometh, The Homecoming and Three Sisters. The only problem was the casting of Vivian Merchant, who's acting is fine, but madame is supposed to be beautiful. Well worth seeing.
The Papin sisters murder case, which inspired "The Maids", is to France what the Lizzie Borden case is to the United States. (Two victims in both cases, both killed with axes, with the murders committed within a single household). Anyone who wants to read an excellent account of it should look up the article "Murder In Le Mans", in the hardcover collection of the best of the original "Vanity Fair" magazine from the 1930s. My favorite moment in it was a point in the trial when the defense attorney for the sisters tried to argue that the murdered employer, Madame Lancelin, had been a tyrannical, excessively demanding mistress. The judge -- who certainly sounded as though he was speaking from experience -- rolled his eyes, looked heavenward, and murmured: "God knows that there are many Madame Lancelins on this earth."
"It's my turn to be Madam...I dominate you!" Such an elegant classics from Jean Genet
The best film adaptation of Genet ever. Brilliant acting by the two leads. This was one of the best AFI films, along with the Iceman Cometh, The Homecoming and Three Sisters. The only problem was the casting of Vivian Merchant, who's acting is fine, but madame is supposed to be beautiful. Well worth seeing.
garrison968 Madame needs only to be beautiful to the maids. I rather think "Un Chant d'Amour" is very good, too.
I love these plays about crazy and eccentric women!! My favorite theater genre.
Such a great movie. Used to be on here but was taken off.
Exquisite cinematography Douglas Slocombe
OH!!!!! How FABULOUS!!!!!!
Originalmente fue pensada para q la protagonizaran hombres.
Maşallah maşallah berik allah
papin sisters
jesus cry
What is name the film
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THE MAIDS - It's an American Film Theater production of a Jean Genet play.
@@Icarais69 They used to show that classic film on HBO back then in 1976!
on HBO's The American Film Theatre
this looks wonderfully unhinged...