This fine movie is worth watching just for Laurence Olivier at his sophisticated sexiest. He exudes British qualities of confidance, pragmatism and eccentricity. The enigma surrounding his dark moods unfolds as the story continues. There is however, a lot more than him that is good in this film.
Beautiful, doe eyed Joan Fontaine is well cast as his un-named second wife. The character is overwhelmed and out of place as the lady of a great house. Director Alfred Hitchcock told Joan that the rest of the cast hated her, to get that awkward feeling from her acting. This was hardly true, although Laurence had wanted his wife Vivien Leigh for the role.
I never miss the opportunity to watch this film. Fantastic plot as Harry Faversham struggles to proves his courage and save his friends.
Ralph Richardson is brilliant in possibly one of the finest supporting performances ever seen on film.
Pity about the "fuzzy wuzzy" reference and don't worry yourself too much wondering what the British are doing in the Sudan in the first place.
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Watched it quite by accident one Sunday morning. Found it so sad. Although I could half guess what was going to happen, I was wishing that Robert Taylor was going to save Vivian Leigh in time. Must admit it really upset me. Was really sad for her, but also for him in that he still loved her after all that time. Think I will stop now before I get upset all over again!
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Watched it quite by accident one Sunday morning. Found it so sad. Although I could half guess what was going to happen, I was wishing that Robert Taylor was going to save Vivian Leigh in time. Must admit it really upset me. Was really sad for her, but also for him in that he still loved her after all that time. Think I will stop now before I get upset all over again!
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I'm so glad this classic little animated series is still around - it's a genuinely child-focussed programme, with stories that are gentle, reassuring - and funny. Love the music too!
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The Scarlet Empress is one of the most bizarre, opulent and sexually suggestive major movies around. It somehow managed to squeak through just as Hollywood's morality code slammed shut the door on fairly explicit sexual situations. It features the stunning beauty of Marlene Dietrich, moving effortlessly from innocent but hopeful sexuality to the cool and manipulative sexuality that can seduce an army and win an empire. There's enough fetishistic leering to fill a textbook. "Why did you do that?" the young German Princess Sophia Frederica (Dietrich) asks her handsome escort, Count Alexei (John Lodge) after he kisses her while on their way to St. Petersburg to meet her royal fiancee. "Because I have fallen in love with you," he says, handing her a whip, ... Read More:
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The Scarlet Empress is one of the most bizarre, opulent and sexually suggestive major movies around. It somehow managed to squeak through just as Hollywood's morality code slammed shut the door on fairly explicit sexual situations. It features the stunning beauty of Marlene Dietrich, moving effortlessly from innocent but hopeful sexuality to the cool and manipulative sexuality that can seduce an army and win an empire. There's enough fetishistic leering to fill a textbook. "Why did you do that?" the young German Princess Sophia Frederica (Dietrich) asks her handsome escort, Count Alexei (John Lodge) after he kisses her while on their way to St. Petersburg to meet her royal fiancee. "Because I have fallen in love with you," he says, handing her a whip, ... Read More:
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Strong 1936 drama about a rich but unfulfilled woman Domini Enfilden (Dietrich) who seeks her destiny in the deserts of north Africa and meets Boris Androvsky (Boyer) a Trappist monk who has deserted the order. The chemistry between the mature Dietrich and the young and incredibly handsome Boyer in his first starring role is excellent.
We also have Basil Rathbone in a sympathetic role as a friend, and the unforgetable C Aubrey Smith as a priest, with his magnificent features, they don’t seem to make them like this any more.
Fine directing of a timeless story with acting and dialogue that does not date
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Strong 1936 drama about a rich but unfulfilled woman Domini Enfilden (Dietrich) who seeks her destiny in the deserts of north Africa and meets Boris Androvsky (Boyer) a Trappist monk who has deserted the order. The chemistry between the mature Dietrich and the young and incredibly handsome Boyer in his first starring role is excellent.
We also have Basil Rathbone in a sympathetic role as a friend, and the unforgetable C Aubrey Smith as a priest, with his magnificent features, they don’t seem to make them like this any more.
Fine directing of a timeless story with acting and dialogue that does not date
This is the first film where they attempted to shoot Technicolor on location, but unfortunately after a short time the ... Read More:
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Strong 1936 drama about a rich but unfulfilled woman Domini Enfilden (Dietrich) who seeks her destiny in the deserts of north Africa and meets Boris Androvsky (Boyer) a Trappist monk who has deserted the order. The chemistry between the mature Dietrich and the young and incredibly handsome Boyer in his first starring role is excellent.
We also have Basil Rathbone in a sympathetic role as a friend, and the unforgetable C Aubrey Smith as a priest, with his magnificent features, they don’t seem to make them like this any more.
Fine directing of a timeless story with acting and dialogue that does not date
This is the first film where they attempted to shoot Technicolor on location, but unfortunately after a short time the ... Read More:
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