For those that don’t know this classic movie , it’s a voyage around the story of an awful critical mother (Gladys Cooper) who has brow beaten and psychotically abused an unwanted and unloved daughter Charlotte (Bette Davis). An unexpected intervention from a kindly psychiatrist (Claude Rains) allows the ugly duckling to embark on a cruise to South America where she meets the redeeming unhappily married Gerry ( Paul Henreid) and where she blossoms into a chic society dame.
Camp, and melodramic ,it’s a right romp , and Chic Eleanor adored it from start to finish., celebrating the psychological bent of the narrative with some gusto, multiple pashmina throws and lots of emotion .
It was a true delight seeing the film through a friend’s fresh eyes.
And she loved it
When Charlotte finally admitted “I’m not afraid mother” Eleanor threw her arms in the air and threw out a robust “ At bloody Last!” Which I loved….
We analysed the film in the car all the way home xxx
I don't think I've ever watched that film. I'll look out for it. Eleanor's reaction is priceless! I love that you were able to see it afresh through her eyes. xx
ReplyDeleteLovely Paul Henried! I've never seen this but I've been told the plot and seen clips so often, I think it's as good as! Likewise classics like Casablanca.
ReplyDeleteSeeing someone else's joyful reaction to something that you love, cements a friendship even more doesn't it. Yes, we can all have our differences, and delight in them, but sharing somethings is so special.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a wonderful experience, differently encountered, for both of you.
ReplyDeleteThis is truly a great movie.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun day out!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful way to spend the day.
ReplyDeleteI want to be chic like Eleanor.
ReplyDeleteThe best movies always have excellent scripts and talented casts...don't need special effects.
ReplyDeleteI'am the last surviving 'Lover of Movies' in my family so its so good to read this... Enjoying movies alone all the time can be ever so lonely... Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteAnd I thought I'd seen all of the old movies, but I certainly missed this one. Of course, I am familiar with the actors and actresses (as the women were called then!) so will have to look for this movie.
ReplyDeleteThanks to Chic Eleanor and you for the review!
Hugs!
I've never seen the movie which of course meant that I had to look it up and then started reading about Bette Davis and her daughter. I'm so glad you two had a good time watching and then analyzing the movie.
ReplyDeleteFun times with CE are always a guarantee.
ReplyDeleteThe movie sounds good and I'll have a look for it.
Thanks for the recommendation.