I loved the uninvited. One of the scary movies that was used on early tv movies time slots back in the 50's and early 60's that could scare the pants off of you. I grew up in a haunted house but our spirits were not harmful, so this movie was fantastic to me..... I loved the fantasies and horror movies of this era, they are so . wonderful.
Ray Miland was a member of the British secret service during world war II , and was assigned to protect the Queen at Buckingham Palace before he became an actor. The costumes were great by Edith Head, and the doctor in the movie was the same man that played Alfred the butler in the original T.V. series Batman. One of my favorite movies ever.
Ray Milland was instrumental in helping Gail Russell get through the filming of "The Uninvited". He realized how frightened she was at performing before the movie camera. Although it was her third film,it was her first starring role. Since Gail had no previous acting experience before being signed by Paramount Studios,it was understandable why she should be so nervous acting before the movie camera. Milland would deliberately muff his lines in order for Gail to re-do a scene. If he saw her shrinking before the camera during close-ups,he would whisper,"Keep your face in that camera", or "This is your scene-Take It!" He was very patient,and understanding with Gail, a perfect Gentleman. If you would like to know more about Gail Russell,"The Hedy Lamarr of Santa Monica", Ingram Sparks.com has published my biography of Gail Russell,"Fallen Star". It is now available on Amazon Books,Ebooks,and Barnes and Noble Booksellers.
Dear Zaranyzerak, I just viewed your video analysis of the Blu-ray edition of "The Uninvited" on TH-cam,and was very impressed with your comments. However, I must point out some crucial errors in your review. First,Gail Russell was the name of the actress who played the granddaughter,Stella Meredith,not the daughter,of the owner of Windward House,Commander Beech(Donald Crisp). Also,Ray Milland was holding a flashlight,not a lantern,to reveal his housekeeper in the scene you mentioned in your review. I would also advise your viewers to see "The Uninvited" at a Cinema Retrospective on the Big Screen, rather than on T.V. Classic films are brought to life when you see them as they were meant to be seen,where the cinematography,the special effects,the eerie atmosphere of the film can be truly appreciated. I saw "The Uninvited" at the Nuart Theater in West Los Angeles in 1973 at a Film Festival,and was blown away at the film's impact. You should have mentioned Victor Young's haunting film score which introduced "Stella By Starlight" to movie audiences,and is forever associated with Gail Russell. Sincerely,"theuninvited1944"
@@zaranyzerak Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, The Black Cat (love!), Jekyll and Hyde, The Mummy, Freaks, the Ghost Breakers and The Cat and the Canary (both Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard, two of my faves) , then I love all the movies with George Zucco including Cat and the Canary but also The Black Raven, Fog Island, house of Frankenstein, Mummy's Tomb and more.
Not really, as he wasn't the primary composer of the score. That was Victor Young. I don't generally make mention of when a song of the period is licensed and dropped into a movie., even though I'm a huge Henry Mancini fan.
This movie will be shown on 3/18/17 on ME TV at 10:00 p.m. Pacific time, the show's name is Svengoolie.
I loved the uninvited. One of the scary movies that was used on early tv movies time slots back in the 50's and early 60's that could scare the pants off of you. I grew up in a haunted house but our spirits were not harmful, so this movie was fantastic to me..... I loved the fantasies and horror movies of this era, they are so . wonderful.
Ray Miland was a member of the British secret service during world war II , and was assigned to protect the Queen at Buckingham Palace before he became an actor. The costumes were great by Edith Head, and the doctor in the movie was the same man that played Alfred the butler in the original T.V. series Batman. One of my favorite movies ever.
My favorite haunted house flick.
Ty for the review
Isn't Ray Milland in Lost Weekend? I remember him as a Columbo villain in the 70's.
Ray Milland was instrumental in helping Gail Russell get through the filming of "The Uninvited". He realized how frightened she was at performing before the movie camera. Although it was her third film,it was her first starring role. Since Gail had no previous acting experience before being signed by Paramount Studios,it was understandable why she should be so nervous acting before the movie camera. Milland would deliberately muff his lines in order for Gail to re-do a scene. If he saw her shrinking before the camera during close-ups,he would whisper,"Keep your face in that camera", or "This is your scene-Take It!" He was very patient,and understanding with Gail, a perfect Gentleman. If you would like to know more about Gail Russell,"The Hedy Lamarr of Santa Monica", Ingram Sparks.com has published my biography of Gail Russell,"Fallen Star". It is now available on Amazon Books,Ebooks,and Barnes and Noble Booksellers.
The Uninvited is one of my favorite movies. You don't mention the smell of mimosa, which is creepy.
Dear Zaranyzerak,
I just viewed your video analysis of the Blu-ray edition of "The Uninvited" on TH-cam,and was very impressed with your comments. However, I must point out some crucial errors in your review. First,Gail Russell was the name of the actress who played the granddaughter,Stella Meredith,not the daughter,of the owner of Windward House,Commander Beech(Donald Crisp). Also,Ray Milland was holding a flashlight,not a lantern,to reveal his housekeeper in the scene you mentioned in your review. I would also advise your viewers to see "The Uninvited" at a Cinema Retrospective on the Big Screen, rather than on T.V. Classic films are brought to life when you see them as they were meant to be seen,where the cinematography,the special effects,the eerie atmosphere of the film can be truly appreciated. I saw "The Uninvited" at the Nuart Theater in West Los Angeles in 1973 at a Film Festival,and was blown away at the film's impact. You should have mentioned Victor Young's haunting film score which introduced "Stella By Starlight" to movie audiences,and is forever associated with Gail Russell. Sincerely,"theuninvited1944"
You have written what I intended to write! Thanks! He needs to watch the movie again.
I love scary movies from the 30's and 40's!
As do I! :)
@@zaranyzerak Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, The Black Cat (love!), Jekyll and Hyde, The Mummy, Freaks, the Ghost Breakers and The Cat and the Canary (both Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard, two of my faves) , then I love all the movies with George Zucco including Cat and the Canary but also The Black Raven, Fog Island, house of Frankenstein, Mummy's Tomb and more.
I'm here because of the soundtrack " Stella by Starlight" - Henry Mancini, no credit for his work?
Not really, as he wasn't the primary composer of the score. That was Victor Young. I don't generally make mention of when a song of the period is licensed and dropped into a movie., even though I'm a huge Henry Mancini fan.
Great filn u love it I recommend the innocents and island of lost souls from criterion
seeing here there is a criterion 50% off sake at barnes and noble i had to grab the royal tenebaums and shallow grave