The Star Of Downton Abbey | SEASON 1 and 2 | Downton Abbey
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- Season after season, Violet Crawley - Dowager Countess of Grantham - is getting better and better and it's impossible for us to gather all her stellar appearances in the same video. So we're going to start with the first two seasons. What about you? Which is your favourite moment?
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"I take that as a compliment.'
"Must have said it wrong."
It's all about those one liners. Legendary!
One of the best
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It’s the delivery. She takes lines which in other actors mouths would fall flat and makes them hilarious. Dame Maggie is a legend.
Love those two together
I’m deceased 🤣🤣🤣🤣
“Wha...What is a Week-END?” *BEST LINE EVER*
It is not just the line, it is the way it is delivered! The woman is a genius.
When the teachers tell the students to have a good weekend.
Students: "Wha...what is a week-end?"
Great writing on this show for her part!
Hilarious. In the movie she said one of her zingers and everyone started clapping. Lolol
Me after a long workweek and a lot of overtime
‘No Englishman would dream of dying in someone else’s house, especially somebody they didn’t even know’ 🤣
Quite right! *Sips tea*
Best comment ever
I died🤣🤣🤣
what does she mean by that
I've been laughing at that line for years! Dame Maggie had the BEST lines!
"Is she making a suit of armor" 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 she is by far the best character on the show.
but seriously tho why that talk of chemicals
@@yooringonghan not chemicals, per se, metals. It was part of 'new medicine' but came out of Paracelsis. Iron for the blood (iron fillings even) silver nitrate because it was a noble metal, it got really complicated. And Violet is right, it's as gamon as any pseudo science.
@@ValeriePallaoro ooh thanks for the explanation, really appreciated it
but isn't it Paracelsus?
"I'm very sorry about poor Patrick. He was a nice boy"
"We were all so fond of him"
"But I never cared for James. He was too like his mother and a nastier woman never drew breath" 😂
No Maggie, no Downton. We are blessed.
"I thought you didn't Like him?"
"Well so what, I have plenty of friends I don't like." My brother and the Dowager Countess would get along so well! XD
“Well so what, I have plenty of friends I don’t like!” Dear God that’s a line I would say. 👍🏻
Your brother the diplomat!
@@barbarabean3235 Anything but! Lol
"Do you want Moseley to die?"
I love how she does that. Really nails it to get her point across 😂😄😂😂😂
It's even funnier because he's standing behind her the whole time
“So put that in your pipe and smoke it!” I loved The Dowager Countess!! Violet rules!!! ❤️😂
in and of itself the line isn't that great, but the delivery... she is just perfect.
back then marijuana was legal
MAGGIE IS NOT AN ACTRESS......SHE IS , SHE BECOMES, SHE LIVES THE PART...SHE IS BEYOND acting!
hugh oliveiro That’s right - she is a POWERHOUSE
As a thespian myself, I know that's what acting is, becoming the character. Maggie Smith is brilliant with acting.
She enjoys the part.
She said Downton took away her privacy. She was able to go anywhere. Not so much anymore. She hasn't seen ANY of her acting on Downton. She is amazing. She has absolute confidence in her character.
She's a legend. Every movie she's in, every line she says. She makes it legendary
"Edith, you're a lady, not Toad from Toad Hall". Lol, she's a one liner legend.
she would probably faint once she hears Elizabeth II served as a mechanic in WWII
@@yooringonghan She probably wouldn't live that long LOL
@@HattieMcDanielonaMoon well given that the movie indirectly mentions she'll be dying any moment soon, wouldn't be surprised if she's only in a flashback scene at the planned 2nd movie
also:
-QM lived past 100
-Philip was 98
-E2 is in the same range as her husband
@@yooringonghan Okay?
I always loved her little giggle as she walked away having won her point.
"What is a weekend?" Every time I watch this and see Maggie Smith delivering that line I have to pause so I can finish laughing. God she's a wonderful actress, this whole series is a tribute to her.
How she was dead serious in asking the question is what makes the scene. She wasn't being sarcastic or mean as in the other scenes in this video.
"No englishman would dream of dying in someone else's house " oml 😂
The best eva!!!...:D
Here are some others: "A lack of compation can be as vulgar as an excess of tears" - "Don't be defeatist dear, it's very middle class" - "Why does everyday involve a fight with an american?" - "Lie is so unmusical of a word" - "I don't dislike him, I just don't like him, which is quite different" - "It always happens when you give little people power, it goes to their heads like strong drink" - "an aristrocrat without servants is as much use to the county as a glass hamer" - 'He hates to leave America, I should hate to go there" - "Principles are like prayers: noble but awkward at a party" - "Never complain, never explain" - "The presence of strangers is the only garantee of good behaviour" - "Second thoughts are are vastly over rated" - "Are you here to help or irritate?"
some of those quotes were from season 3 and beyond, this is only showing her's from seasons 1 and 2
compassion, defeatist. :)
I’ve seen all these episodes a million times but that phone call with Shrimpy cracks me up every time!
She’s so brilliant.
Without Maggie Smith, Downton wouldn’t have had the success it had. She’s amazing on every level. Had the privilege of seeing her live at the Bridge Theathre “a German life”. She was PERFECTION!
mario76roma she really elevates the material of whatever she’s in.
totally agree
100% agree, I think she's the best character in the show.
@@astev52 wouldn't be watching it if she were not there xD she's the show all on her own hahaha
I totally agree with your comment, she is supreme!
at 0:34...Carson is giving a tacit look of approval at the dowager's snobbishness!...gotta love it!
"i'm sorry mama but you know me, I have to say what I think"
"why?"
dead🤣🤣🤣🤣
I must get it from you!
What is a weekend?
Iconic🤣
I am retired at the moment. I know what she means.
@p a she is before her 80s and or 80s, the Countess is beyond age of work
Her speaking into a telephone is priceless
My all time favorite line...what is a weekend?😂😂😂
I’ve been gentle as a lamb.... mostly 😂😂😂
Anne Ah! I couldn’t quite understand what she had said, so thank you!
I like the GTFOH look the woman she's talking to gives her about being like lamb. Who is she in the show, her daughter?
@@rosej5029 that's cora, her daughter in law.
Classic line ..."What is a weekend?"😀❤🌺
truly the most iconic character she's bloody hilarious
I love the scene where Violet covers her eyes with her fan against the "glare" of the electric lights in the chandelier. It didn't make it here, but her melodramatic reaction was brilliant!
When she talks on the phone, it reminds me a little of Hyacinth Bucket, the lady of the house speaking! 😂
Francesca Jaume it’s BOUQET
@@clayprent8753 pronounced by Hyacinth as Bouquet, but is spelt Bucket!
Ann Martin haha yeah darl I thought that was the joke
It’s so crazy how my grandparents and extended relatives in Ethiopia are having the exact same discussions about modern changes in their society today. My grandma is definitely The Dowager Duchess, while her sister already had an iPad she used to FaceTime with her grandchildren in the US, when she isn’t visiting then in NYC, and totally embraces it all. My grandma refuses to visit and has no interest in the US and their gadgets.😂😂 But when my Irish American boyfriend ended up in Ethiopian immigration prison during a visit(wrong visa) my grandma only had to make one call and got him out in 2 min, no visa necessary and the officers who drove him over, profusely apologized to her(for enforcing the law I guess) and asked for her forgiveness ! !
Such a beautifully-written and wonderfully-acted character. Dame Maggie Smith is a gem.
Her costumes. Magnificent!
Dame Maggie is simply one of the greats in my opinion. We read about the great silver screen stars of the 20's/30's/40's etc, and although brilliant, we should all treasure this great Lady right now, everything she touches turns to gold.
Every time she was on screen I knew we were in for a treat.
Dame Maggie Smith is as precious and brilliant as a diamond- one of the finest actors that have graced the screen and the theatre.
"is this an instrument of communication or torture?" ROFL!!!!! I wonder that every day, too!! loooool
I just love how Dr Clarkson gets draged into every drama possible 😂
There’s no-one like her❤️❤️❤️
"WHOOOM might we know on the boaaard of the Leeds General Infirmareh"
I love Dame Maggie’s sarcastic sense of humor!
2:49 "Edith! You are a lady, not Toad of Toadhall!" 😂😂😂 best Dowager line. That and 3:42 😂😂😂
The Dowager Countess is by far my favorite character in the series. Maggie Smith played her to absolute perfection!
The writers must have had a blast writing her lines!
This was a brilliantly written show!
Absolutely and defenetly THE STAR!!!! What a beautiful eyes, what a personality, what a Woman so very English, what a style, she always can be perfect dressing whatever, she can because she be. I LOVE YOU. ALWAYS IN MY HEART.
These snippets always brighten my day.... so well written, with exquisite timing.
YES! There it is! 9:29 greatest line spoken, in this episode. The _entire_ series is chock full of awesome deliveries from Dame Maggie Smith. I'm feeling like it's about time for me to re-binge the series.. I must watch the first film. I've missed these characters so much.
Dame Maggie could read the phone book and make it entertaining. Love her so much.
Violet is my favorite Downton character. 😘❤️😘
"Is this an instrument of communication or torture?"How apt an expression for the world we love in today.
Maggie Smith is brilliant in every film no matter the size of the role.
"what should we call each other"
"Well we can always start with Dame Maggie Smith"
Cold!
And Dame Penelope Wilton.
@@aritreesengupta7566 come to the drawing room and we can make the proper introductions
I miss that show.
No doubt Maggie Smith has great lines ... but every actor on Downton is magnificent. I love them all !!!
Please make a part 2 for S3 and S4, and then part 3 for S5 and S6! :)
"Edith! You're a lady, not Toad of Toad Hall." Best line ever.
At the risk of wishing my life away, I can't wait for Downton Abbey:the Movie to come out!
Won't be long now
Hope they supplied Anna with flood insurance. Never has an actress been called upon to shed soooo many tears for so many scenes !
“What is a weekend” how very classic😆😆😆😆
I watch Downton daily!!! Can’t wait to see the movie!!
The dowager Countess versus lady Tyrell, who would win the war of shade.
antmagor the Countess, hands down. She was much more clever and witty than Olenna imho.
How about:
The Dowager Countess vs. Lady Olenna vs. The Golden Girls
Lady Olenna would be more vulgar for sure. In Westeros the nobles don't seem to have a problem using vulgarity in conversation. Most likely Violet would get up from the table and walk away due to such uncivil conversation.
Scene stealer of the highest quality.
I wish they had kept going on with more seasons, I loved this series.
Maggie Smith was perfectly cast for this role, a scene stealer everytime.
I heard "I never knew such reforming seal" and for a moment i wondered what seals reform and how the Dowager could have met one. Sometimes not beeing a native speaker is fun. 😂
" you are quite wonderful how you see room for improvement wherever you look ".
" Why would she want to leave me ? I've been gentle as a lamb "😆
Why Granny you are a ROMANTIC
( Indignation) I've been called many things , but never that !!!🤭
The dowager is probably the only person we absolutely love for her orthodox ideas (and of course, wit).
i"'ve been as gentle as a lamb...most of the time" queen of one liners
Absolutely love this character and the actress.
to whom wrote the articals of each seen, what a precise and precious work of art.
God, I love Dame Maggie!! Brilliant!! "Is this a instrument of communication or torture?" Genius!! Felt like that so many times trying to call someone. Being a dinosaur can be so funny and cool!!!
My favorite is the quip about queens and princesses ladling soup down the throat of some unfortunate.. as though they are unfortunate because of the person doing it. HAHAHAHHA
“I’m sorry mama I have to say what I think”
“Why???”
Ah more relevant than ever 😂
“Do you want Mosley to die?” I’m crying
"I have to say what I think".
"Why?"
A good lesson for any one. Especially those who think too much.
This was Brilliant! Waiting for the second part
My favorite character and the only one who has good sense out of them all 💛💜💚💙
Tom Branson has a good deal of sense, The Dowager herself says so therefore it must be true.
Lord Grantham: I thought you said you didn't like him
Dowager Countess: Well so what?! I have plenty of friends I don't like
Lmfao xD xD xD
Lol
"Is this an instrument of communication or torture!?" A century later and we're still debating that, Your Ladyship.
My all time favorite character!
Watch Edith biting back the laughs in the telephone scene
"she reads too many novels........"
4:22 Just look how Laura is trying hard not to laugh.
There was never a greater ICON!!!
Just great I’ve always loved this show since it started so full of honesty just great Maggie Smith is just what people need🏡☕️
"What should we call each other?"
"Well, we could start with mrs Crawley and Lady Grantham"
Wow, right in the face
The dowager countess is the reincarnation of my mother.
Well if she doesn't, we'll just have to take her abroad. In these moments you can always find an Italian who isn't too picky.
“Oh that’s a relief, I hate Greek drama, you know when everything happens off stage” 😂 countess here for the drama lord bless her
That was all kinds of awesome!!!
The best thing that ever happened to this show
maggie smith just nails every scene she's in
lol she was the main reason I watched Downton Abbey
Violet: "What's a weekend?" 😅😂😅😂
"What is a weekend"
Maggie Smith is my babe!
“..Rather dark when my mother in law lived here. Then she made everything rather dark.” I DIEEEEEED!
It's so obvious when Maggie was asked to do this sort of interview, and comment on this she said:
- I'm sorry, I haven't watched the whole thing just yet, I still haven't opened the box.
XD
1:16 GOALS!!
Who doesn't love her? XD
Isabel: "I'll take that as a compliment."
Violet: "I must have said it wrong."
(speaking on the telephone) Violet: "Is this an instrument of communication or torture?"
(I honestly feel the same way about modern day means of communication. I feel like it's getting in the way even, of people properly communicating with each other.)
Voilet: "I'm a woman, Mary. I can be as contrary as I choose." XD XD XD
Rosamund: "I'm sorry, Mamma. But you know me. I have to say what I think."
Voilet: "Why?"
XD XD XD
Mary: "I was only going to say Sybil is entitled to her own opinions."
Voilet: "No, she isn't until she's married and then her husband will tell her what her opinions are."
(K, I have to say I hate this one though. XD Having heard this something similar from my grandma when I was a kid, especially since I didn't understand why she would say that because of how my grandfather was - I mean, I loved my grandfather, he was a good man, but he had his flaws and he was not a suitable husband for my grandmother - I definitely hate this line. Actually rolling my eyes. And to think this actually is being said by a woman. *smh* But I won't judge, who people love, how people love. Who can understand everyone? Cause I always thought for instance my grandparents made each other more worse than better but after my granddad died, about a year later after his death, I saw my grandmother ironing clothes, and as she was ironing, she was weeping quietly, but I could still hear her say something like "why did you leave me?" it was then I realized how much she had loved him, even though I didn't understand and I still don't. Guess you don't really choose who you get to love, when you love. I didn't wanna disrupt her, so I quietly took steps back, so she wouldn't hear or see me, and left her alone with her heart, she needed the space. But still, you know... Why do some women say that? How can you say that? Especially when it comes from women who should know better, when they didn't have suitable husbands. How can you say that to another woman / girl? *smh*)
I have been as gentle as a lamb!
-m most of the time
😂
Oh ya....my favorite gurl! Her sass made me a huge fan:)!
Just love Lady Grathams strutt typifies a Dowager Duchess!of Countess.
The Best Medley Ever!!! lol
Would love to see a prequel all about Violet lol
I love this show.❤️❤️❤️