CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: Troy Donohue, Sandra Dee in A SUMMER PLACE with Steve Hayes TOQ at the Movies
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CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: Troy Donohue, Sandra Dee, Dorothy McGuire and Richard Egan find love on the coast of Maine in Delmar Dave’s A SUMMER PLACE (1959). Based on the novel by Sloan Wilson, it also stars Arthur Kennedy and Constance Ford as the impediments that stand in their way. With glorious scenery and a classic score by veteran Oscar winning composer Max Steiner, it’s the perfect, romantic, summer getaway.
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After all this years I still get misty eyed when I hear the theme song from A Summer Place. Dorothy McGuire and Richard Egan were so wonderful, great movie.
I have the same recation. Credit Max Steiner. The king of humable movie themes. Steve
me too............I was 9 yrs old...........
This years?
Steve I went home with a friend who lived with his grandmother while we were in college. This movie came on that Saturday night, we were all ready to go out and started watching this. None of us could leave the tv! We all cried at the end with the line "We live in a Glass House...". Miss Lindsey is dead now but I will always remember that wonderful weekend and movie experience.
Thank you for the lovely memeory/anecdote. These films have the ability to mesmerize to this day! Have a lovely summer and many thanks for watching TOQ! Steve
Loved Dorothy in The Enchanted Cottage. Constance Ford played mean well!
Constance Ford was great as a B. She has that Glam hard faced look to perfection.
I always thought Steve might want to review Home from the Hill.
Are you a new viewer of Tired Old Queen at the Movies? Go back and look at every single one of Steve's amazing reviews. Thank you, Steve Hayes, for yet another fabulous edition of TOQATM!
OMG! Thank you for the lovely recommendations! I so appreciate it!!! OXOX Steve
I'm new and I've been binge watching even though I've seen most of the movies.
My question is what is his secret to youth? He has hardly changed after all these years! He looks amazing!
@@ohsweetmystery absolutely the same. Thank you
One of my favorites! Read the book when I was too young! I was scandalized. All those actors who played the parents were fabulous.
Yes, Slaon Wilson , who worte this and "the Man In The Grey Flannel Suit" had his fingers on the pulse of a changing society at the time. That's why he wrote a slew of bestsellers. Thanks Steve
It’s so cheap and tawdry and wonderful. Keep em coming Steve!
Thank you...oh, you mean the movie. LOL! Steve
Oh my Goddess!!! You've chosen one of my very favorite movies of all time. I watch this at least twice a year. Such a sappy ball of gorgeous melodrama. I'm going to go wash my hair for you right now!❤️
One of my faily favorites as well. and that score!!! Best; Steve
I watch it every year for the last decade. It is soooo good. Totally takes you to different world of Hollywood magic.
Another fantastic review! I’m so glad you gave Arthur Kennedy some much deserved praise. He was always one of my favorite character actors. He could do it all!
He was also great in Elmer Gantry!
I love that theme music! Blondie opened their 1978 concerts with a New Wave version of it, before launching into 'In the Sun'...
I love it too. You can't beat Max Steiner for romantic theme music! Thanks for watching!
Catch that Wave…🌊 You’ll be sitting on top of the world!
Speaking of Dorothy McGuire, could you please do a movie review of 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn'. I have loved that film for decades. Love you too!
Yes, indeed. Joan Blondell is terrific in this one. And when they filmed this, Victorian times were just only 40 years back so everything in it was still very recent and therefore totally authentic in a way that would be impossible now.
She is the mom from lost is space and she played an antisemitic woman in the Greogry Peck movie
She's simply amazing in that movie!
@@avifalco No, the mom from Lost in Space was June Lockhart
You do know I will not be able to get that tune out of my head. Great review as always.
Mission accomplished! Hooray! Thanks for watching! Best; Steve
One of my favorites. Bonus is Frank Lloyd Wright’s Walker House.
I love that house. Thanks for watching: Steve
@@stevenhayes4063 It's in Carmel CA, but what the heck.
They found a way to give Troy his signature red sweater....and it really does set him off. I do remember what a huge star he was...well, more like a comet....blazed for a while and then just winked out. BTW, a big thank you for introducing me to 'A Stolen Life'. I think that one will be in my top five.
LOL! The red sweater never hurts! I love "A Stolen Life" as well! Best; Steve
He was what my people (gay & Jewish) would call a shicksa goddes.
LOL...one of my earliest memories is hearing that theme song incessantly on the little Philco radio in our kitchen. It seemed to be always playing!
I remember it too and those Philco radios and TV's. LOL! Steve
Steve, you’re the best. Great review. Again.
Thanks so much Have a great summer! Best; Steve
Love the book, film, song, and Sandra's beach hat.
Not necessarily in that order! LOL! Steve
Sandra Dee's beach hat was awesome.
Hey, Kimberly! Just read your comment on Alain Delon. He's such a cutie, but that's not one of the best entries in the "Airport" series. My favorite on e is when the plane crash lands underwater in the Bermuda Triangle. Such fun! Take care and thanks for watching! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ that's my fave, too!
Wow, you just gave me a huge flashback to my childhood. My grandmother never missed an episode of “Another World” and loved the character Ada -and Rachel was Erica Kane before Erica Kane existed. Victoria Wyndham is a daytime legend in her own right.
"Another World" was a staple in our house as well. My mother and sister were glued! Rachel was a horror to pore Alive and Ada ever the beleagured mother. Thanks for watching! Steve
And don't forget Beverley McKinzey, Douglass Watson, Hugh Marlowe, Robin Strasser (the original Rachel), Jacqueline Courtney, Susan Sullivan, Irene Dailey, and Roberta Maxwell.
"Somebody had to" Steve, you are a treasure! How great to see this review. Saw this flick when I was barely old enough to get into the theater w/my older brother. I remember nearly the whole theater (full of teens on a Sat afternoon) were throwing things at the screen every time Ford came on the screen. What a hoot! Thanks for the memories. :)
It's got some many memeories for people of our generation and still quite alot to say for today's audiences, especially Egan's speech on prejudice. Thanks for watching! Steve
What a lovely surprise to see you, Steve ❣️. I have Troy Donahue’s autograph. I saw him on Stephen’s Green in Dublin in the mid ‘60’s. He was signing autographs so I joined the line ! He was wearing the red sweater and white pants ! Steve, your whistling is just beautiful... “ just put your lips together and blow “ ❣️
How ool that you met TRoy in his prime and at his most beautiful! Thanks for the compliments and for watching! Best; Steve
Hi Steeeeeve! Another great review. That mother is a HORROR 😱 Hope you're having a great, safe summer. ❤️
I aaaaaaaam! Hope you are too! Thanks for watching! LOL! Steve
Filmed at Frank Lloyd Wright's Clinton Walker House, built in 1948. Located on the beach side of Scenic Road on Monterey Bay in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
When can I move in?
I love Dorothy McGuire in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
It's on my list. Steve
Mother! You're a good whistler! (and another brava review!)
Thanks, Buddy! So appreciate it! Steve
Thanks Steve! I saw this 60 years ago, now I'm going to watch it again.
Good! No better time to revisit! Thanks for watching! Steve
A sordid romantic tale in a high class Hollywood movie PERFECT FOR TIRED OLD QUEEN ROYALTY.
SUSAN SLADE, WHERE LOVE HAS GONE AND MADAME X AWAITS YOUR REVIEWS.
You really gave it 110% full detail coverage of everything that made the film great... I liked that mother in Rome Adventure, where she seemingly played her real, kind, but very wise self in an English book store in Rome with Suzanne Pleschett.
LOL! Thanks, Buddy!
@@frederickcombs8661 Yeah, Connie Ford was always good. Didn't often get to show her versaitility unti she got on "Another World" for 30 years.
I watched this movie not long ago. It was such an emotional film. Some people didn't like it at first when it first came out I heard because it was so soapy. But we loved it. Thanks Steve I now have that song stuck in my head. Earworm haha
Great! Then I've done my job! LOL! Thanks for watching! Steve
A Tree Grows In Brooklyn pleeeease Steve. A great film. James Dunn makes me cry. Love you!!!
It's on my "To Do" list! Thanks for the reminfder! Steve
Filmed on the Monterey Peninsula in 1958.
Gorgeous scenery.
Me: Ugh, I can't wait for summer to be over.
Steve Hayes: *puts out a video about A Summer Place*
Me: Oh boy, summer!
Thank you and the entire crew for another great video!
Great seeing you and Johnny again-- Please don't stay away as long.... can I recommend Blithe Spirit around Halloween? Thoroughly delightful - Would love to hear your take on it.
It's on my list! Thank you so much! Steve
Wow! I just watched this movie a couple of weeks ago. Arthur Kennedy's speech to the kids before he goes to the hospital is fantastic.
I read up on Sandra Dee and Troy Donohue afterwards. Those two had very rocky lives after their stars fell at the end of the 60's.
Yes, their lives and the life of their son didn't go well. I think it's the old Hollywood legacy, too much way too soon.
Sandra dee also had many mental health issues due to the sexual abuse from her own stepfather and her mothers enabling that behavior .
I watched "A Summer Place" when it was released here in Brazil, 1959. I bought the DVD years later and from time to time I watch it again. One of those movies I consider a classic, sweet and romantic. It was filmed in a beautiful landscape near the sea. I love the way you talk about the actors too. Great!
Thank you! I love that I have a fan in beautiful Brazil! Makes me so happy!
Thank you Steve Hayes and Johnny! Great film. I can´t wait for the next one.
Well, stay tuned, there'll be another one out for August! Thanks for watching! best; Steve & Johnny!
Steve Hayes, T-O-Q-A-T-M is perhaps my favorite TH-cam channel. It makes my day when I see a notification that you've posted a new review. Witty, urbane, informative. You're the best! Hugs to you.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you watch and subscribe and hugs to you as well! Steve
OMG, so glad you finally got to this, one of my all-time favorite tearjerkers! Now I’m stuck with that theme song for the next week 😳
Which is as it should be. Max was the best at unforgettable themes. Steve
I saw this on TV in the 1970s when I was 12 or so. Mom explained some of what was going on with the young couple.
Good for your Mom! This movie is about the fact that not enough mom's explain! Thanks; Steve
@@stevenhayes4063 :-) exactly!
I think that was Kim Novak's house on the ocean. Beautiful review as usual , your back & forth between the actor as character & as a person . Not a cinematic or social note missed !
Thanks, Judy! How very kind of you and thank you for watching! Steve
Waking up to your videos over bergamont tea brings me joy.
Well, that's a lovely comliment to start my day with! Thank you!
So glad to see you do this one and even whistle the title tune! I've been waiting for this generation-gap classic to come out on Blu-ray about as patiently as Constance Ford does for Dee and Donahue to be located after their date-at-sea. Egan's forceful speech to Ford regarding her prejudices is one of the great moments in melodrama IMO, along with Dee's breakdown before her examination/assault.
I agree. The Egan speech was so ahead of it's time and so relevant today. Thanks; Steve
One of my favorite movies EVER!. Thanks for the review!
Thank you, Miss Kitty! Gove my best to Marshall Dillon! LOl! Thanks for watching! Best; Steve
Saw this film sitting on the shelf at my video store as a teenager. I thought it was a romantic comedy-WRONG!! I couldn’t believe what I was watching on that first viewing. Incredible story for the time. My only pet peeve: Sylvia and Ken dissolve their marriages and unite in their love for each other. It’s obvious sex is in play, but when you see the Frank Lloyd Wright house, the master bedroom has-you guessed it-TWIN BEDS. I literally yelled at the TV “Give me a break!!!”
I just love Constance Ford. House of Women. Guest star on Father Knows Best. But I knew her best as Ada Lucas Davis Downs McGowan Hobson on Another World for YEARS. When she passed, AW wrote her death into the show and did a great tribute over several shows.
She was a hard worker and great on "Another World". A family favorite for years. I saw her once at the theatre in New York, but she looked too formidable to approach, so I admired from a distance. Thanks for watching! Steve
Loved her as Ada - I wish there were episodes from the 60's and 70's to watch (though YT does have the episode where Steve Frame and Alice Matthews meet - Ada is there, too). Ms. Ford also starred in her own short-lived soap on CBS in 1954 - "Woman with a Past".
@@stevenhayes4063 I'm sorry to hear that. I've read that directors liked her "assertive style", I bet that came from within and it is what you saw. Those opportunities we miss...
@@tnate6004 I agree. In our house, AW was on every day when I came home from school. It was like an extended family. Ada was the only one who could really give it to Rachel, though Rachel was not very good at receiving. I have no heard of "Woman With a Past" thank you for mentioning it. If you haven't seen, "Another World: Ada Dies" Parts 1-6 on TH-cam, do watch. A tribute to the actress as much as the character.
Merry Christmas, mama!
Talk about stuffing your stocking! Best line in the movie. Thanks; Steve
Connie Ford - when she was bad she was good. I'll never forget I took a high school summer class in typing and we typed along to Theme from Summer Place.... over and over and over.... but I never got tired of it.
OMG! When you said that I could actually hear it playing to the sound of typewriters! Fabulous!
Somehow, I lost touch with this wonderful , irreplaceable channel.I found you today again. First of all, I'm so grateful you are healthy along with Johnny. I feel like my soul is refreshed just being able to listen to you. Thank you so much for just being there. Love to you always- Marci
Oh Marci; what a lovely thing to say. Thank you so much for watching and you made my day! Happy Holidays! Steve
Hey Steve and Johnny, Ned here. How about the incredible Separate Tables from 1958 ? We were also wondering if you know yet another Jean Negulesco 3 gals look for love blast called " The Pleasure Seekers " ? Carol Lynley, Pam Tiffin and yikes Ann-Margret plus Flamenco God Antonio Gades catching the stage on fire.
I've done "Separate Tables", which is a favorite. I loved Gene Tierney in "The Pleasure Seekers", especially slapping Carol Lynley in the powder room. Thanks for watching! Best Wishes and have a great summer! Steve
Welcome back, Steve. Missed you!
Dear Steve! This is one of my all time favorite films! I watch it every time it's on... and it never disappoints! So glad you reviewed it!
So glad you liked it! Thank you for watching! Steve
The wonderful Beulah Bondi! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Yes. She was eighteen when she made this....LOL! OXOX
LOL in dog years? I think my first exposure to her was as the grouchy aunt on The Waltons. At that point she seemed old enough to be Ellen Corby’s MOTHER! 😂😂
Dorothy McGuire had eyes like searchlights, and she could break your heart with a glance or how she spoke one line. As with The Enchanted Cottage, I couldn't help but wish for her happiness. I also appreciated her playing the strong-willed mother who keeps her struggling family together, in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
I liked her too as the Quaker mother in "Friendly Persuasion" and the mute servant girl in " The Spiral Staircase."
I’ve always been crazy about this movie and am so glad to see you review it!
Awww, Billy! My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
I love Beaulah Bondi in this movie.
Beulah Bond was ALWAYS so good! What a great character actress.
@@grantthatcher461 I totaly agree.
Me too! She's great!
"somebody had to" LOL
Couldn't help it. LOL!
Dorothy McGuire was for sure one of the underrated actresses of her generation. Glad to see her movies pop up in your reviews as The Spiral Staircase is one of my favs
Yes, and I loved her in "Friendly Persausion" and "Three Coins In A Fountain". Thanks for watching! Steve
Dorothy McGuire absolutely glowed in this performance in a Summer Place. She never looked lovelier than in this film. Percy Faith's score is an absolute classic.
1950 Classic! Love 💕 it!
When I was very young we used to go to the drive in movie on Saturday nights in the summer. The first movie was family friendly but when this one came on my mom made us kids lay down in the back seat and go to sleep! Years later I understand why she thought we’d be contaminated by seeing it 😂. I saw this just recently on TCM, such a pleasure. I didn’t realize the music was Max Steiner - what a talent - but now I know why I took up French horn in school band! All the performances are amazing. Arthur Kennedy was great, what a legacy.
KENNEDY WAS SUCH AN UNDERRATED ACTOR. NOMINATED FOR SIX OSCARS. HE ALSO APPEARED IN ALMOST EVERY ORIGINAL BROADWAY PRODUCTION OF ARTHUR MILLER. Sorry about the caps, I get typing and can't stop. So glad you liked it and thanks for watching! Ahhh, the good ole' days of Drive-Ins! Steve
Steve, another great review of another great movie!
Thanks so much for watching! have a great day!
oohhh one of my favorite movies that is so bad, it is good. I loved the early scene where Troy is up on a high ledge looking out over the ocean and sees the boat carrying Sandra and family. Sandra spies him up in the rocks through binoculars and he seems to realize he can be seen, so he darts back and forth behind and above the rocks like a frightened meerkat. LOL !!!
Then she turns to her father and admits she used to take her clothes off for the boy nextddor who was spying on her from his bedroom window. Funny, but quite unusual for the time. Thanks for watching Steve
Notice how, as she falls when her mother hits her, Dee destroys the Christmas tree and says "Merry Christmas, Mother." This film applies the symbolism with a meat cleaver.
As always, a delight! Thanks.
Thank you for watching!
It’s been awhile since I watched this movie, I think I need to see again, before summer is over. It really is a beautiful movie & yes Max Steiner’s music, the photography… I even read to book a few years ago (free read on my kindle). Thank you for the review!
Thank you for watching and yes, it has such a nostalgic effect on thos eof us who saw it when it frist came out! Best; Steve
I love A Summer Place! Thank you for reviewing it!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching! Steve
I will always associate "Theme From A Summer Place" with Animal House! With the summer Olympics going on I had hoped that you would cover either Tora! Tora! Tora! or The Barbarian And The Geisha.
They over use the classic themes far too often. The beautiful theme from "The Magnificent Seven" was the theme for Marlboro cigarettes when I was a kid.
I was young..all my life now 66. Thought love was like this for all. I made this my expectation...two marriages ...FAR FROM MY DREAMS...THE SONG MAKES ME CRY...SINCE VERY YOUNG !!!
Love ain't like the movies. It's a hard lesson we all learn. But...I love 'em and watch 'em anyway. Thanks for watching ! Steve
I love these big 50's movies and this one was really big and everyone knew the theme. I'm glad you review these films that were made just as entertainment and not only the greatest classics. A good one to see in tandem with this is Parrish, but on a separate night as they're both so long. I was hoping you'd come through with a summer review,
I love these as well. They are the perfect summer escape. Thanks so much! Steve
Saw this first run. Had that song in my brain for years. It was great seeing Dorthy (in your review) looking sexy, tho at the time I only had eyes for Troy. Also loved seeing Constance at her butch best; she's what I would call a "handsome" gal.
Yes, handsome like Barbara Stanwyck. Good actress in a part with little if any sympathy put her way. Dorothy McGuire brought a lovely truth to everything and the way she kiss Egan, you teally believe she's found her great passion at last. Steve
You know how to whistle, don't you Steve? You just put your two lips together, and blow.
😉
Better watch out, Fella. A line like that in my direction could get you married! LOL! Steve
When I was a kid, I remember hearing that theme on the radio. Every time, without fail, my mom and pop would go back and forth. "This is from Summer of '42, isn't it?" "No, it's the theme from A Summer Place." "I'm pretty sure it's Summer of '42." "I'm pretty sure it's not." "I'll bet you a quarter."
Hilarious! It's ironic that both themes are so famous and both came from "Summer" titled and themed films. I love them both! Thanks for watching! Happy Spring! Steve
I, too, love this movie!
So do I, Brock! Hooray!
Oh goodie, I was waiting for this. I absolutely love this film. I think Richard Egan (who looked hot in his Lacoste shirts) and Arthur Kennedy were so underrated, it hurts. I love Dorothy MacGuire and Beulah Bondi as well. Sandra Dee and Troy Donahue were very cute together and omg Constance Ford was definitely in Mommie Dearest mode....LOL...And the Frank Lloyd Wright house and the Max Steiner score were gorgeous...a classic.... Thank you for this. Just in time for Richard Egan's 100th Birthday. :-)
You mentioned Bright Victory which showcased the great Arthur Kennedy. Richard Egan had a supporting role in it and gave a very moving performance. The scene where he meets his son for the first time always makes me tear up.
Richard Egan was such a hunk and a better actor than he often got the chace to show. S masculine. He and Susan Hayward were an item for a time in the '50's, right after they did "Untamed" together. ZOWEEEEE! Thanks for watching ! best Steve
@@stevenhayes4063 oh I thought they started dating during the filming of Demetrius and the Gladiators. Yes he was definitely a much better actor than given credit for. I love Untamed. I also love Wicked Woman. It's such a hoot. I love your channel.
Welcome back, Steve. A new video from you is an unparalleled treat. I suppose I've disregarded this film (so far) because of the oppressive "straight characters blatantly doing straight character things" story. And, contrary to my reputation, a beautiful male star's face/body can no longer persuade me to see just anything. I might, however, give this admittedly gorgeous melodrama a chance. Thank you for giving me fresh insight into another classic.
I hope you'll re-watch it. It was quite progressive for it's time. Steve
As much as I want to dislike this film, I LOVE it! I think that the score makes it so appealing.
Leave it to Max Steiner to give you unforeggetable themes. I love it too.
keep those small bloopers reel at the end coming u enjoy WE enjoy
such a serious non escapism movie , in far off india netflix, amazn prime and disney + are All we got for classics i am a noir fan but your reccom... means i must watch
I love noir too and am so pleased that I have someone in India following TOQ at the Movies! Thank you so much! Best Wishes; Steve
What a time capsule. Thanks for the review.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching! Steve
I'm from Denmark - and the theme was played all the time on the Danish radio during the 60's.
I loved it.
But I had no idea that it was the theme from a movie.
The movie never made it to my part of the world.
So in these youtube times, it was fun to find that out.
I'm so delighted to hear that and thrilled to have a viewer in Denmark! It was the traditioal summer/love song played on the radio throughout the '60's here as well and many people from my genertaion...wheather they admit it or not... hold a special place in their hearts for this particular theme. God Bless Max Steiner! Thanks so much for watching and I hope you subscribe. Best Wishes; Steve
Just wonderful!!!
Thanks, Buddy! Happt Summer!
I saw this as a preteen, on, Saturday Night at the Movies…..wow, did THAT go over my head!!!!!
It went over mine too and since I craved Troy Donohue, I've been grateful ever since. LOL! Steve
Hi Steve...thanks for another great review! I saw this movie as a kid and didn’t entirely get it. Among other things, I think I couldn't get past how thoroughly nasty Constance Ford's character was. Your review makes me realize I need to give it another go. There is obviously so much I missed being so young at the time. You always give me another perception on the film's you highlight. You're the best!! : ) Hope you and Johnny and the crew are having a great summer.
Thanks Grant, for the lovely compliments! I hope you will give it another vsisit1 It's eally beautiful ! Have a lovely summer! Steve
Thank you Steve.
A great pleasure. Thank you fo watching!
Steve you have truly brightened my mood you are the best 🐱🐦🎶💃🌹🌷💋🌈
I'm glad we could be of service! Best Wishes; Steve
Thanks Steve!!!
Great job
Thanks so much!!!!
Love this movie!! Thanks Steve!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
Hi Steve and Johnny! Thank you for reviewing this film. I always pictured Gene Tierney in the “Dorothy McGuire” part. Constance Ford is a menace! No wonder she played a sadistic head nurse opposite Joan Crawford in “The Caretakers”!
Gene Tierney would have been a good choice, But then, I'd cast her in most everything. Steve
Steve is Magnificent.
Sandra and Troy were Fabulous. RIP
The theme song was Great.
Ya gotta' luv Max Steiner!
Dorothy McGuire and Richard Egan were the sweethearts that were meant to be …
Richard Egan was a judo and knife fighting instructor in WW2. And underrated as a movie star.
Recommended viewing if you haven’t already seen Jim Parsons as predatory agent, Henry Willson in “Hollywood” (2020). Pretty good insight into the golden era of movies and moguls.
I always though Richard Egan was a hottie. He and Susan Hayward dated briefly when they were both free in the mid- '50's. . Now, THAT makes for quite a couple! Steve
@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Love Susan Hayward❤️ Similar to Barbara Stanwyck, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford and Lana Turner et al. Gorgeous divas one minute, coiled vipers the next… ☺️
@@outercyberia Yup! Fun to watch, but better watch out! LOL! Steve
I had dreams of my own about my own Summer Place when the film come out. Poor Troy.
Yup. Unfortunately both stuck with a family before they knew what life could had to offer. Unfortunately, that's still true today, regardless of the precautions. Best; Steve
Steve whistling.. Goosebumps...💓
Awwwww. You made my day! OXOXOX Steve
Dorothy McGuire worked as an actress into her later years. I first discovered her on the HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN series staring as the Angel Johnathan Smith's wife Jane. She was so beautiful
I like her early work in "Claudia", "The Spiral Staircase", " A Tree Grows in Booklyn" and "The Enchanted Cottage'. and later in "Friendly Persuasion" . She had an etherial / mymph like quality. Lovely.
Thanks Steve for Another fabulous movie review …. Always loved Constance Ford… fabulous actress.
I do too! A shame she didn't get to do alot more.
285th....WOW that movie came out the yr before I was born..... CLASSIC
Fun fact about Dorothy McGuire: From information from The Selznick Players, Dorothy McGuire was the only major contract player under him to never star in one of his productions. All the other major ones were in at least one.
Yes. He signed them up and then loaned them out to other studios to try and keep Selznick International afloat. Eventually having to sell off their contracts.
And Beulah Bondi, too!!!
Who was a mere child when she filmed this.
Arthur Kennedy was a terrific actor...they all did good work. Constance Ford is a great shrew.
Steve is looking good. And just so you know it isn't all about "how good Steve looks": great review!
Nuthin' wrong with saying "How good Steve looks!" He loves hearing it and it's contrary to what his mirror tells him constantly! LOL! Thanks so much! Steve
Love of my life named his yacht A Summer Place. She was a beauty 55 ft Stephen's all wood built in 1965 in Seattle. Gorgeous.
So was I! LOL! Have a great summer! Steve
Just subscribed. I'm loving the videos, i'm currently watching all your past videos.
Ohm Fen! How fun!!! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! SO appreciated! Happy Summer and please stay SAFE! Steve
I've always loved this film. It's been years since I've seen it.
More!!!
This movie has a special place in my heart. And the music is just marvelous. Love it. Thank you, Steve.
I love it too. It's very easy to love. Thanks; Steve
I love your reviews! You give great info and have a wonderful sense of humor! I want to live in a Ross Hunter produced, Max Steiner scored, Douglas Sirk directed world! Hell, I know it’s camp and kitschy but I love it! Look forward to watching all your reviews!
If that's the case, we may end up neighbors! I love all those guys andit might be preferable to the Film Noir/ Warner Bros melodramatic atmosphere of my childhood! LOL! Thanks so much for watching! Best ; Steve
I'm not proud of this, but I always connect the love theme from this film with "Animal House" (it's used a lot to establish that early 1960's aura).
🎵…I gave my love a cherry 🍒 that had no sto - - 🎵. CRUNCH!!! CRACK!!! ZOING!!!