tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post832806034839578737..comments2024-02-05T21:23:49.249-08:00Comments on Lady Eve's Reel Life: What a Character: Gladys CooperThe Lady Evehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-44719603927300529212016-10-06T10:56:07.935-07:002016-10-06T10:56:07.935-07:00Thank you for stopping by, Cyd, I'm glad you e...Thank you for stopping by, Cyd, I'm glad you enjoyed this brief "tour" of Gladys Cooper's career.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-79699297130368643582016-10-06T08:42:24.628-07:002016-10-06T08:42:24.628-07:00I remember her in many roles, but never realized h...I remember her in many roles, but never realized her career ran all the way back to her youth or that she had been a celebrated beauty. I am ashamed to say I was not even aware of her name...I just knew she was a great character actress. Thanks for a excellent read. Cydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13135807301709233902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-90324472191080242522013-11-14T15:14:29.814-08:002013-11-14T15:14:29.814-08:00I only vaguely remember The Rogues and don't k...I only vaguely remember The Rogues and don't know if I ever watched even an episode - but it looks like the entire season is available on YouTube. Will have to check it out - what a cast!The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-60811071281066454272013-11-14T14:21:45.471-08:002013-11-14T14:21:45.471-08:00Though I have seen Cooper in many of the films you...Though I have seen Cooper in many of the films you discuss, I always have associated her with the TV series THE ROUGES, a show I use to watch way back when. Wish it would come out on DVD. A Wonderfully done article! John/24Frameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719659042858962026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-41764716121649612472013-11-13T23:53:17.051-08:002013-11-13T23:53:17.051-08:00Yes - she was so credible as cold, cruel character...Yes - she was so credible as cold, cruel characters and yet equally fine in roles that required warmth and and humor and sweetness.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-74116345207941189332013-11-13T23:49:16.003-08:002013-11-13T23:49:16.003-08:00Gladys Cooper's best known film roles are in t...Gladys Cooper's best known film roles are in two high-profile classics - Now, Voyager and The Bishop's Wife - in which she plays (brilliantly) matriarchal bullies. So - I was surprised when I first saw her in more kindly roles and realized how truly engaging and sympathetic she could be. A very, very fine actress. <br />The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-63130714125642154972013-11-13T23:43:00.052-08:002013-11-13T23:43:00.052-08:00I enjoy the Dick Cavett interviews of old - he'...I enjoy the Dick Cavett interviews of old - he's very bright and yet has that bit of awkwardness in the presence of the great ones that is endearing.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-3985880561223284512013-11-13T23:40:23.260-08:002013-11-13T23:40:23.260-08:00Thanks! I'd love to have seen Gladys Cooper...Thanks! I'd love to have seen Gladys Cooper's performance in "The Letter" on film. She originated the role of Leslie Crosbie on the London stage.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-6491352505137011182013-11-13T23:39:06.831-08:002013-11-13T23:39:06.831-08:00It seems English film actors and actresses still g...It seems English film actors and actresses still go through fairly rigorous stage training (and it shows). In the US it seems there's no longer as much a professional stage tradition as there once was. The Soap opera seems to be one of the main routes to film work these days.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-51292207436583705432013-11-13T23:33:49.693-08:002013-11-13T23:33:49.693-08:00She was very lovely - beautiful eyes - dreamy, wit...She was very lovely - beautiful eyes - dreamy, with a slightly "bedroom" quality. It was the fashion in her days as a model to look serious, a bit melancholy - in other words, not to smile (as much stillness as possible was preferred in the poses - due the slow speed of cameras then).The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-47051405967008728852013-11-13T22:42:10.117-08:002013-11-13T22:42:10.117-08:00Lady Eve, a great selection and fine tribute to th...Lady Eve, a great selection and fine tribute to this thespian, who seemed to be in everything. As far as mothers go I can't imagine more differant roles than those in Kitty Foyle or Now Voyager with that of My Fair Lady. But that's what makes a great actor.Christian Esquevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442827724576856379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-6449748161727456202013-11-13T17:08:19.521-08:002013-11-13T17:08:19.521-08:00Lê, I'll read every blogathon entry eventually...Lê, I'll read every blogathon entry eventually, and I'm looking forward to yours.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-46377205644301083432013-11-13T17:07:19.431-08:002013-11-13T17:07:19.431-08:00And thanks for hosting a great blogathon, Aurora!And thanks for hosting a great blogathon, Aurora!The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-82525796088614877882013-11-13T08:55:29.201-08:002013-11-13T08:55:29.201-08:00I get chills just thinking of her in NOW, VOYAGER ...I get chills just thinking of her in NOW, VOYAGER and adore her in THE BISHOP'S WIFE! She had extraordinary range and this is a wonderful tribute!! As is always the case when I visit, I loved reading this post. Lovely!!<br /><br />Thanks so much for participating in the blogathon! :)<br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-64426446122950008532013-11-13T08:49:09.939-08:002013-11-13T08:49:09.939-08:00I saw Gladys in several performances, like Now, Vo...I saw Gladys in several performances, like Now, Voyager, and The Song of Bernadette. Since some of her movies, like Separate Tables and Kitty Foyle, are on my to-watch list, I promise to pay more attention to her. Oh, and she was a real beauty in her youth!<br />Don't forget to read my contribution to the blogathon! :)<br />Kisses!Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-13096464918448554792013-11-12T07:34:28.384-08:002013-11-12T07:34:28.384-08:00Cooper is truly one-of-a-kind. Her performance in ...Cooper is truly one-of-a-kind. Her performance in <em>The Bishop's Wife</em> is truly special, but the one that I probably love the most is <em>The Valley of Decision</em>.<br /><br />Thank you for this wonderful tribute. And for posting that picture of her as a young woman. So beautiful! Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700390138336575888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-55886932277764240442013-11-11T15:15:17.532-08:002013-11-11T15:15:17.532-08:00Lady Eve -as always, an excellent article about on...Lady Eve -as always, an excellent article about one of the greats. A while back I kept coming across some guy on FB who apparently had a thing for the young Gladys and kept posting pictures of her in her youth and I must say she was quite the beauty.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-42329554872485880262013-11-11T08:45:56.273-08:002013-11-11T08:45:56.273-08:00Thanks for featuring Gladys Cooper in the blogatho...Thanks for featuring Gladys Cooper in the blogathon. I knew almost nothing about her career, except that I'm a fan of her work.<br /><br />Thanks also for including the clip of the Bette Davis/Dick Cavett interview. The whole interview is fascinating, but I especially love the warm words Davis had for Cooper.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-77083477040107863282013-11-11T05:58:19.638-08:002013-11-11T05:58:19.638-08:00Your article is very enlightening. Gladys Cooper ...Your article is very enlightening. Gladys Cooper lived a fascinating life in fascinating times. We're lucky to have those filmed performances to enjoy. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-70255934868693212882013-11-11T04:09:35.407-08:002013-11-11T04:09:35.407-08:00Lovely post on a truly, profoundly great actress. ...Lovely post on a truly, profoundly great actress. Also love Bette Davis remarks in her interview on their like shall never come again. Sadly true.Jacqueline T. 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