CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: Joan Crawford in HARRIET CRAIG from STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies

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9 ай бұрын

Joan Crawford has a field day controlling everything and everybody in Vincent Sherman’s HARRIET CRAIG (’50). Based on the Pulitzer Prize play by George Kelly, Princess Graces’ Uncle, it also stars Wendall Corey, Viola Roche, Ellen Corby and K.T. Stevens as the poor husband, relatives and staff who have to put up with Joan’s out of control, control freak. According to estranged daughter Christina, this was one of the roles most like her “Mommie Dearest” herself. YIKES! Ever the pro, as with all Joan’s roles, you won’t be able to take your eyes off her and her shenanigans for a minute! Viva La Crawford!
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@humer1971 9 ай бұрын

I think Joan was fantastic and it wasn't easy to be a star in Hollywood. Joan was a pro and that took a lot of talent, internal strenght and brains, Joan had it all. You can have it all and still feel like you have nothing. Joan Crawford movies are always worth the watch.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

I totally agree. She comes in, puts the plots on like an old coat and makes it all work. And you can't take your eyes off her. Thanks for watching! Steve

@JackMason-oq8lf 9 ай бұрын

Always worth a watch? So are car wrecks.

@kendenta2207 9 ай бұрын

Our absolute favorite film for me and my partner. We watch this movie quite often. A extremely well written story line. Well worth the viewing minus the cost of the cup

@farrellmcnulty909 9 ай бұрын

@@kendenta2207 😅😅😅😅😅😅😆😆That's awesome. It's one of my favorite scenes - young, naive, frightened Grandma Walton - I'M DEAD😆 The stream that's on this platform is more user friendly than the DVD which doesn't even have a chapter folder. It might not even have a fast forward or rewind option, but I have yet to try that.

@farrellmcnulty909 9 ай бұрын

@@JackMason-oq8lf Yup - Mrs. Craig is a real car-wreck, she is.

@chrisn7259 9 ай бұрын

A role she was born to play, and she doesn't disappoint. Thanks for another insightful and entertaining review Steve.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

@hrh4961 9 ай бұрын

I remember from decades ago, TV Guide referring to the movie as, "the story of a woman who loved her house more than her husband."

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Actually, that about sums it up to perfection.

@Gobear1 9 ай бұрын

I love the anecdote in "Wisecracker" when Billy Haines was taking a diction class to prepare for the transition to talkies. The teacher corrected him on a mispronunciation, saying, "Mr.. Haines, you're just lip-lazy!" He shot back, "I've had no complaints," and everyone in the room collapsed laughing. I hope WAC releases Harriet Craig on Blu-Ray soon, it's a terrific movie.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

That's hilarious! I forgot about that quote. Haines was quite a guy and a survivor.

@tommoncrieff1154 9 ай бұрын

Whatever was he referring to? 😂😂😂😮

@farrellmcnulty909 9 ай бұрын

It'd be well-served from the Criterion Collection, too. Maybe a bonus feature about the making of the movie, all estates of the actors would have to be interviewed, I doubt any of them are still around now. (EDIT) If there is such a product in the making, and Christina is interviewed, I can imagine it going like this: FIRST QUESTION:: "This role seemed to be tailor-made for your mother, Now, was she - - -" CHRISTINA: "Worse in real life? YES!" 😅😅😅😅 "Thank you, Miss Crawford, for your time" END OF SEGMENT 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

@showbz3 9 ай бұрын

One of my absolute favorite of Joan’s films and a fantastic, entertaining and wonderful review from Steve! This man more than deserves his own show on TV. He’s delightful, funny, witty and wise. TCM are you watching?🌟🎬✨

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

I'll give you an hour to cut that out! Thanks so much! You made my day!

@BillyAlabama 9 ай бұрын

Is that my Ming vase? It was…💔 😂

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Filled with that wedding rice?

@BillyAlabama 8 ай бұрын

Turns out it was Minute Rice.

@unclebbmunson1084 3 ай бұрын

Uncle Ben's Harriet's man servant cousin. From hong kong! Actually Claire's father! Cla Cla. Steve Love when you say cla cla!

@randyfloyd560 9 ай бұрын

No man is born ready for marriage, he has to be trained ..... ❤ My boyfriend laughed outloud across the kitchen when he heard that. Wonderful video. Thanks Steve!❤

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

He'll be laughing on the other side of his face when he's locked out of the bedroom for not doing the dishes. Spare the rod and spoil the boyfriend... or tease him... nevermind. Thanks for watching! Steve

@sustainfem 9 ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ 😆😉

@lilymarie4030 9 ай бұрын

You are hilarious Steve! Your 'Bette Davis' is priceless.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, but don't tell her that!

@etherealtb6021 9 ай бұрын

Cold as a polar bear's foot? 🤣🤣🤣 I'm stealing that! I adore Wendell Corey! So damn cute!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

he had the most beautiful blue eyes in Technicolor. I watch "Rear Window" and always swoon a little at his close-ups.

@etherealtb6021 9 ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ TRUTH!!!

@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living 9 ай бұрын

This movie is a great example of Joan Crawford’s acting ability. She played this character as the villain so well that the audience wanted to see her get her comeuppance.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely. And I still don't think it was enough.

@farrellmcnulty909 Ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Right, she basically had abortions behind her husband's back - either that or she sneaked a dose of birth control pills. I wrote a novel in which the rich guy's wife did just that - four abortions and even had an affair with her abortionist. He, too, knocked her up, and basically aborted his own child. You see, Steven, this is what you come up with after 35 years of Davis and Crawford movies.

@rextrek 9 ай бұрын

10th ahh I watched this once....yep Joan is Over the Top in this.....what a performance.... CLASSIC

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely great!

@dianedunshea3949 9 ай бұрын

One of my favourites. Joan was brilliant as always.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Consumate pro.

@eduardo_corrochio 9 ай бұрын

It's such a hoot when she did a movie that was something of a soap opera, like Flamingo Road or Queen Bee, and this is exactly that kind of story. The character of Harriet is someone whom we eventually begin to despise, and whom we'd really love to throw a handful of chocolate pudding on her blouse, LOL. Thanks for a really good and insightful analysis of this movie. Your anecdotes and your impressions of movie stars are always a joy, Steve.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! You're too kind .I would have thrown that Ming vase at her. LOL! Steve

@eduardo_corrochio 9 ай бұрын

@@JudgeJulieLit :D

@steveweinstein3222 9 ай бұрын

It's amazing that this schmaltz won a Pulitzer.

@unclebbmunson1084 3 ай бұрын

I have to say when she cries. The doorbell rings thinking it's him. I feel bad for her. I'm a softy.

@classicac16 Ай бұрын

Unclebbmunson1084 no way ,sir I was laughing. Why because narcissist like her will never change.

@jelsner5077 9 ай бұрын

Your Bette Davis was HYSTERICAL!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

I don't think she'd be too pleased , but thanks.

@unclebbmunson1084 3 ай бұрын

She wasn't with Martin Short!

@windstorm1000 9 ай бұрын

We all have a Harriet Craig in our lives, lord help us

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Indeed....now, wipe your feet! LOL!

@farrellmcnulty909 Ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ What about the socks?

@grey1951 9 ай бұрын

Steve, this is a terrific review!! This is one of those movies I saw on TV growing up that established my understanding of human relationships. And I've been a basket case ever since! Recently, I picked up the "Joan Crawford in the 1950s" box set and reconnected with the movie, and it still packs a punch. It's fun to imagine what Bette may have done with this role, but Crawford had the required glamour to pull it off. Here's a good word for K.T. Stevens, an actress I always liked. She always looked as though she were about to cry, even when she was smiling! And Wendell Corey was a very good, unique leading man. We can forget about ASTRO-ZOMBIES for a moment. Thanks Steve!! Now I want to see CRAIG'S WIFE.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

K.T. Stevens was the daughter of director Sam Wood ( " Kings Row", " For Whom The Bell Tolls") and the ex-wife of actor Hugh Marlowe ( " All About Eve") . I liked her too. Corey was very underrated and he actyed and survived working with many of the big leading ladies.

@vixtex 9 ай бұрын

Lucille Watson! Absolutely priceless!❤️

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

In everything. A strong, wise and scene stealing bird.

@peterd.9522 9 ай бұрын

She wrote her own dialogue? Now I have to watch it again just for that scene.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Yup! She knew this character backwards and forwards.

@speedtimothy 9 ай бұрын

I prefer the long format reviews than the 'shorts'

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Variety.

@Tchelitchew. 9 ай бұрын

Great film, great actress. This is one of your best reviews. They just keep getting better!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much!

@bobsanders9114 9 ай бұрын

STEVE! One of your GREATS!!....just like Addie Ross's husband....he went out to get the paper one morning and never came back.........

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

It's the ONLY way to get the paper.

@ramonc1942 9 ай бұрын

Steve! You're back! I love you my friend from afar!!! This film is one of my favorites!!!!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Oh, good! So glad!

@tommoncrieff1154 9 ай бұрын

Harriet Craig is on KZfaq. I’ve watched it twice in the last few years. I didn’t know, or I’d forgotten, Billy Haines was the set designer, so thanks for the background detail. I agree about Wendell Corey, who adds to every film he’s in. Lucille Watson is a brilliant scene stealer. I love many of Crawford’s 50s movies and how she’s prepared to play sympathetic, lonely and highly unsympathetic characters - HC, Queen Bee, Sudden Fear, Autumn Leaves, Johnny Guitar, This Lady is Dangerous etc. You always get 110% commitment, full on star power and she is quite prepared to carry these films by herself whether she has to or not. I think that’s one reason her fans were so loyal to her because she always delivered. No one else ever seems to have such a big face on screen as Joan Crawford, her eyebrows had an entire career of their own, she is an actress who brought the best of silent screen acting into talking pictures, you can see every word not just on her lips but in every muscle and tiny movement of her face. Steve, another hugely entertaining review, I’m sure that Joan would be thrilled Bette showed up uninvited and damned her with faint praise! Honestly, it was like she was in the room!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

OMG! Thank you, you're so kind. I like this film too. In fact, I'm a big fan of Crawford's from "Mildred Pierce" on. Thanks so much for watching. Best; Steve

@markchase7419 9 ай бұрын

Your review was riveting... 😉 you have single handed turned me on to Joan Crawford..again! she was fantastic! 😎

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

I think so too!

@edjopago1 9 ай бұрын

Good afternoon, Steve. We love when you do a Joan Crawford film review!!!! 💖💖💖

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

I love 'em too! Thanks!

@92107Land 9 ай бұрын

Love your Bette Davis impersonation! 🤣

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, but don't tell her that!

@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living 9 ай бұрын

I second that! The Bette Davis impersonation was spot on.

@92107Land 9 ай бұрын

I hope Bette would know that impersonation is the sincerest form of flattery😄

@astroboyfan12 9 ай бұрын

Love this movie. I see this one and Queen Bee as sister movies in a way, Joan is great and gives it her all on each. Vincent Sherman directed very well on this one. Thanks, Steve! Look forward to a review of Daisy Kenyon one day :)

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Yup! It's on my "To Do" list. I like that one alot.

@annettemurphy9846 9 ай бұрын

I clicked play so fast almost chipped a nail lol You and Crawford best way to start the day ❤😊

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

OMG! No TOQ is worth chipping a nail over...though I'm immensely flattered.

@benfisher1376 9 ай бұрын

Great review Steve. I think this role was probably one of the closest to Joan's own personality. That monologue is very in keeping with what we know about her upbringing and life and how she used men to get along. She was also molested as a girl by her stepfather I've read, so it's no wonder she had such views on men and the role of sex in manipulating them.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Quite possibly. She had a rough childhood.

@mlgmoore 9 ай бұрын

Joan is always so Joan - and you gotta love 💕 her. At least on screen 📺

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely. She could really carry a picture.

@farrellmcnulty909 9 ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ It's just a shame she either wasn't allowed to or interested in doing more comedies. She was a gut-buster as Crystal Allen. You'd think MGM or some other studio would capitalize on that. Another beautiful woman who was a great comedienne - ROZ, of course. When you said in one of you clips that Roz had never really done comedy before, I thought "he's joking, right?" Auntie Mame was a riot and she had me doubled over in The Women. With a smile as beautiful as hers, I can only imagine she started off in comedy first. Just even imagining her dressed like Sylvia Fowler has me chuckling. 😆😆😆😆

@andreiiliepopescu6393 9 ай бұрын

Steve, it's such a joy to see your reviews. I'll give Harriet Craig another go.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Please do. I think you'll be fascinated. Steve

@bernieappugliese2029 9 ай бұрын

Great episode Steve!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Steve

@celinhabr1 9 ай бұрын

Joan was a real start and nobody can take that from her! I love Harriet Craig. first half of the 50s had so many good JC performances in a lot of movies that i really love. Thank you for another wonderful video!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching! Steve

@davidalp6079 9 ай бұрын

Steve I TOTALLY LOVE YOUR impressions of BETTE DAVIS! You have here down to a tee. The voice, the halting-of-her-voice, the head tilting and ESPECIALLY the fluttering of the eyelashes. I just LOVE IT when you do a Bette Davis movie.... (Yes I know this one was Joan Crawford) but you still did a bit of Bette.... LOVE your channel... David Alp from England

@sustainfem 9 ай бұрын

Yesssss!!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Thanks you David! Much appreciated. Althoughj I imagine she wouldn't be too pleased! So glad to have friends in England. I adored my trios to London and the countryside would love to live there. Thanks for watching! Steve

@KannibalKrunch 9 ай бұрын

Yay! Joan! I love her, this movie and you!! 🥰

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! happy JOAN day!

@carolynnewyork6919 9 ай бұрын

Well, the movie is truely marvelous an you telling us about it is just as marvelous.❤.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

And you telling me is eqaully as marvelous! many thanks!

@byh388 9 ай бұрын

My teenager, I've looked at a lot of photos of old Hollywood stars more in now. Joan's dress looks familiar in this movie. And Lucille Watson was a frequent Hollywood good mother at the time. Waterloo Bridge 1940.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Watson was in so many films at the time and got an Oscar nomination for " Watch On The Rhine" w/ Bette Davis and Paul Lukas in a role she created on Broadway.

@goodowner5000 9 ай бұрын

In her last film, "My Forbidden Past" (1951) starring Ava Gardner, Robert Mitchum & Melvyn Douglas, Lucille Watson had a "love to hate her" scenery chewer role as Gardner's guardian. Also her role as Barbara Stanwyck's mother (or mother in-law?) in "My Reputation" was a Harriet Craig-esque type..all too concerned about appearances. Always a welcome Supporting player, ala Thelma Ritter.

@stevers62 9 ай бұрын

One of my VERY favorite! Thanks for the usual fun review!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching!

@jeffbassin630 9 ай бұрын

Your review, as always, was brilliant!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome.

@ppineault 9 ай бұрын

Just seeing that Steve Hayes has a new review up always brings a smile to my face and 'zing! went the strings of my heart!! :)

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Marry me!...sorrry...carried away...Thank you so much!

@ppineault 9 ай бұрын

.😂...and I would, too! (your reviews are always so terrific and your impressions so hilarious)😘@@STEVEHAYESTOQ

@mtngrl5859 9 ай бұрын

Steve, another brilliant review from you. The dialog is great and it still rings true today. Joan was every bit of a star and a Narcissist, not that is mutually exclusive, so she had great insight into how to portray Harriet. I agree with you about Bette Davis's observations about Joan Crawford. Joan like Barbara Stanwick, looks changed dramatically from the 1930's (AKA Dancing Lady (1933) where she had a doe-eyed appeal) to her more mature roles in the late 40's-mid 1950's.

@user-fx8fw8vo6s 9 ай бұрын

I'm always reminded of that moment in "Feud" in which Bette asks Joan what it was like to have been so beautiful, and Joan in turn asks Bette what it was like to have been so talented. It's a dialogue that may or may not have been based on something real, or it could have been totally scripted. We'll never know, but it's haunting all the same!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

I think Barbara aged the best of them all. The white hair was so becoming. Wen I saw her Lincoln Cnetr Film Society tribute in the early '80's, she was absolutely stunning!

@mtngrl5859 9 ай бұрын

@@user-fx8fw8vo6s That's definitely noteworthy, thanks for your reply!

@mtngrl5859 9 ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Agree, I saw her in that tribute and she looked stunning. I was part of that generation while growing up saw lots of classic films on TV & watched reruns of TV shows of the 1960's. So, my intro to Barbara was as the strong matriarch in The Big Valley, so I only knew her as an older woman. Years later when I saw her in The Lady Eve, I was impressed with her beauty and talent.

@hortensehorseman5328 6 ай бұрын

It's a cold gloomy day and now know what to watch. How could anyone be rude to sweet Grandma Walton? Anything with Joan Crawford is worth watching. The gowns! The sets! Another great reivew.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. She's really mean in this one. But she somehow manages to show you why and makes you understand where it comes from. Such a good actress.

@unclebbmunson1084 3 ай бұрын

She did offer Lottie the fake roses.

@corneliuswhite5139 9 ай бұрын

I don't know why I haven't seen this one! The way I hollered at "it's early mming dynasty" 5:57 🤣🤣

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

It's for free on "KZfaq".

@vibeology9432 9 ай бұрын

Steve this is a super review. I adore this film. One of my all time favorites. Harriet is a HERO!! I wish wish wish this film was on blu ray! The dvd is good but needs a good scrub, and for the blinds to be closed by 11am.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

I grew up with an aunt like Harriet and I wouldn't wish her on my worst enemy...come to think of it, she WAS my worst enemy! LOL! Steve

@vibeology9432 9 ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ oh man that must have sucked. Im a tad like her with my husband. Like shutting the blinds by 11am so the sun doesn’t wash things out. And be mindful of the Chinese vase! Men weren’t born ready for marriage, they need to be trained! (Jk) So happy you reviewed this. I hope it creates a new fandom for the film and it gets a blu ray release !! Plus torch song & autumn leaves 🩵

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

@@vibeology9432 Well, you know what they say; " Spare the husband and spoil the rod"...wait...oh, well...thanks for watching! Steve

@TheVid54 9 ай бұрын

Oh Steve! You've never been better with this appreciation of HARRIET CRAIG! It's the epitome of Joan's Columbia years, and may be my personal favorite of hers in a career full of really great roles. Seeing her co-star Wendell Corey here had me thinking about DESERT HEAT, my favorite film of his and one the best noirs with unapologetically gay undertones. I could be wrong, but I don't think you've done a video review on it yet. I'm ripe for that, and thanks for keeping me entertained all these years!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I believe you're thinking of "Desert Fury" w/ Lizabeth Scott, a VERY young & sexy Burt Lancaster and Mary Astor who steals the show is as the mother. Very gay overttomes with Wendall's infatuation/devotion to Joh Hodiak, who is so awful to him. Thanks for the reminder, I'll put it on my "To Do" list immediately! Steve

@TheVid54 9 ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Yes! DESERT FURY! I guess there was more heat than fury in it for me. Liz Scott just didn't understand how mean a man (or a mother) scorned can be. Until next time....keep up the good work!

@markr.devereux3385 9 ай бұрын

I'd like a review of DESERT FURY. It's a gem . O MG HOLLYWOOD was cranking out the best movies in late 40s and early mid 50s.

@mkofftiger 9 ай бұрын

What a treat! The review is one of your best, and three splendid impersonations: Mesdames Crawford, Davis, AND Watson. Lucille Watson steals just about every film she's in. (Billy Haines created an entirely unique aesthetic in "Hollywood Regency." He had a remarkable eye.)

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

He also had a wandering eye from what I gather. LOL! I love Lucile. Watson, she was a tough old bird. I read that she lived in the smallest complete brownstone in Manhattan, Three stories tall & 12 feet in width. I hunted it down and actually found it. Looking at it, I remembered what my mother said the first time she enterd my apartment; " There's not enough room to change your mind!" Thanks for watching! Steve

@mkofftiger 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations for finding Ms. Watson's brownstone! I'd have paid money to be with you when you did. I have a half-baked plan to write a prosopography of the older supporting actresses during the studio era, and Ms. Watson would certainly be a subject. (An academic at the University of Norway has something similar, but it emphasizes filmography not individual biography.) I recently heard that the Harriet Craig director Dorothy Arzner wanted Billy Haines to art direct the film, but Colombia's resident tyrant (Harry Cohn) objected. The night before filming started Ms. Arzner secreted Mr. Haines on set, he re-designed it, and Mr. Cohn never noticed. It may be apocryphal, but it's a good story! @@STEVEHAYESTOQ

@ginnylorenz5265 6 ай бұрын

I'm probably the 100,000th person to say this........but I'm convinced that Steve could play ANYTHING in drama or comedy. He could be a fantastic frightening bad guy, a lovable good guy, a lovable bad guy, the romantic lead, the deeply tragic hero, the hilarious funny guy ......and on and on and on......anything. Sorry......just had to add my admiration and cheers to all the others. Hugs from Ginny in San Diego, CA❣❣❣❣❣

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 6 ай бұрын

OMG! Thanks a million! You'd be a terrific agent! You sold me!

@unclebbmunson1084 3 ай бұрын

Steve, I have to say several months ago I was watching. When I said why doesn't Steve do Harriet. When I saw this I was so excited. You nailed her.🎉

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 3 ай бұрын

Hooray!!! Mission accomplished! I'm so glad you're pleased!

@MsBackstager 9 ай бұрын

So glad that I found you Steve, and everyone here.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

HOORAY! WELCOME ABOARD. I HOPE YOU SUBSCRIBE!

@thelookuplookdown 9 ай бұрын

Oh, Steve , you wonderful man you , for me Crawford was the finest actor of her generation and the consummate movie star , and here you introduce me to a Crawford vehicle I should have been aware of but wasn't. It's on top of my "must-have" list. Thank you, maestro Hayes. Warmest wishes. Michael - South Africa.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

HOOORAY! I love hearing from you, Michael and knowing that I have friends in South Africa! I love Joan too! Enjoy and thanks for watching and keeping in touch! Best Wishes; Steve

@timothysullivan6790 9 ай бұрын

Ooo, Johnny (and Steve)! I’d heard of that one, but never seen it. I’ll be sure to call it up on that Russian site that has everything free of charge… Always happy when a fresh TOQ pops up! 🎉

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Hooray! I always happy that you are happy!

@alidabaxter5849 9 ай бұрын

Joan Crawford was always a fascinating enigma to me. Billy Wilder said that there was no third act for beautiful film actresses, but she continued to command the screen for a very long time, perhaps because she'd take on a role like this. Poor Wendell Corey - always conveying decency and intelligence (and wonderful in "Holiday Affair", of which you also gave us a lovely review), and I adored Lucile Watson's pursed lips and shrewd comments. Joan had worked for her looks (didn't she have the back teeth in her lower jaw removed, early in her career, to emphasise her cheekbones?) and also worked to retain her figure. But what's such a surprise, given her reputation for competitiveness, is that later in the 1950s she selected Heather Sears to play in "The Story of Esther Costello" and made the girl's career - Heather won a BAFTA and was nominated for a Golden Globe. So, I find Joan an enigma, and thank you for another wonderful insightful review. Best wishes, Alida

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

All ture. I think the enemy to Joan's looks were booze and cigatettes. No matter what yyou do or how hard you work, noting ages you faster that that combination.

@DavidHalChester 9 ай бұрын

Steve!!!! OMG, it's so WONDERFUL to share these FABULOUS moments with you, especially THIS one. This was a fascinating, fascinating movie. Thank you for reviewing it!!!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

My please! I love it too. She is so despicable. I love iot when she finally get's what's coming to her.

@DavidHalChester 9 ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ yes, the ending was really powerful!

@farrellmcnulty909 9 ай бұрын

3:44 - Notice how Claire's head is always down when Joan speaks. She's not allowed to make eye contact with her. I love how the scene starts. CLAIRE's about to kiss Wes when HARRIET has other plans - CLAAAAAA-IIRRRRRE! I just die every time she splits her name into two syllables. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Sometimes even three. K.T. is just the right mousy type. Joan had a little trouble later on when she was up against Mercedes McCambridge and Gloria Grahame.

@farrellmcnulty909 9 ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ it's funny, though, that while Johnny Guitar was so God-awful, it was great to see Crawford vs Mercedes McCambridge. She's another one I like a lot - BEYOND the Demon's voice in the Exorcist 😆 I just haven't seen enough of her movies yet. EDIT: Somewhere in this approximately infinite universe known as You Tube, there are interview segments of Mercedes McCambridge discussing her vocal technique for "The Exorcist". It ended with her making fun of fans who were frightened out of their minds, "oh my God it was so terrible" She just laughed and said "no it wasn't - finish your popcorn" 😅😅😅😅😅 We need more like Mercedes. I see young Hollywood these days and just roll my eyes. They're so frightened of being cancelled they can't really be themselves. They can't be cool, essentially. They're all so worried about being accused of racism and sexual harassment, yet not one of them pops up and yells, "YEAH? PROVE IT!"

@calebcostigan2561 9 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you covered this one. Hopefully it will get others watching it. I think Joan is still at the height of her powers here. (Roz Russell didn’t do so bad with the 1936 version either.)

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Both actresses did very well with their own distinctive interpretations.

@farrellmcnulty909 9 ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Roz could DO no wrong

@roycerowland6162 9 ай бұрын

I wish that she could had been nominated for best actress for Harriet Craig in 1950. I agree with Bette Davis on Joan Crawford.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

I think she should have been too. But, it was a big year and too few slots to be filled.

@tnate6004 9 ай бұрын

I only saw this for the first time recently and loved every minute of hating Harriet. Joan never disappoints and neither do you, Steve!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@sustainfem 9 ай бұрын

Love this! Thanks for another great one, Steve!! 🍁🍃🏵

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure.

@edramirez1240 9 ай бұрын

My favorite three 1950s Joan Crawford movies are: “The Damn Don’t Cry, Harriet Craig, and Queen Bee”.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

A nice line up! Mine are "Harriet Craig", "Johnny Guitar" and "Female On The Beach". Gotrta' love Crawford!

@edramirez1240 9 ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Johnny Guitar is an excellent movie.

@goodowner5000 9 ай бұрын

If there had been more of her in "The Best of Everything"('59) it would make my JC '50's cut , she's a hoot in that and despite problematic elements now, also "Torch Song" ('53?).

@edramirez1240 9 ай бұрын

@@goodowner5000 Cruel to her choreographer, manager, director, pianist, and the blackface makeup . Torch Song ranks right up there with The Valley of Dolls and Myra Breckinridge.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

@@goodowner5000 Good point.

@finasullivan2311 6 ай бұрын

Steve, you are fabulous!!!❤❤❤❤

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 6 ай бұрын

You are too kind. Thanks for watching!

@DavidHalChester 9 ай бұрын

You do a SPOT-ON Bette!!! And yes, that's exactly what the issue was. Bette could handle getting older; Joan couldn't.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

And it's true today. Look at the amount of plastic surgery these actresses are urdeg to do? Appalling!

@paulnelson7525 9 ай бұрын

I love when you do Bette and Joan reviews. My gay heart loves these old classics with my two favorite diva's. Another fantastic review. Happy Autumn.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Happy Autumn for you as well. I'm so glad your watching and are pleased. Thanks a million!

@johnblacklovesmar 9 ай бұрын

I have never seen this one. Thanks for the recommendation. I’m a big fan of “Flamingo Road” in which Crawford is the oldest carny girl ever. But she’s great. I always root for her

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

So do I and "Flamingo Road" is a favorite!

@lisanoble8777 9 ай бұрын

Hooray and Yippee! A new video and a bonus Bette impersonation! This was great, thank you! I actually have not seen this, so I will hunt it down and watch.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

You won't be sorry. Steve

@jerryblair4106 5 ай бұрын

One of my favorite actress ❤ the Oueeno of cinema.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 5 ай бұрын

There you go! Thanks for watching!

@Mleencihols 9 ай бұрын

Again another excellent review by Steve. Now I need to search out a copy of Harriet Craig...

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

To quote Mary Boland; " Yes, indeedy!"

@katiewest7908 9 ай бұрын

Oh, I'm so glad you gave this treasure a long ( and juicy) video. It's a favorite you seldom see on tv.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

So happy you liked it! Thanks for watching! Steve

@John_Fugazzi 9 ай бұрын

I saw this film so long ago I had almost forgotten about it. Now that you reminded me how it's so intense a character study. so tailored for Crawford and so fun, I will be seeing it again soon. You often come up with great picks like this - not the most famous titles but really good ones that people might not know.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Mission accomplished! I always like the audince to dig a little and then be delighted that they hunted the movie down. I love this one. Thanks for watching, John. As Always. Hope you have a lovely Autumn. Steve

@byh388 9 ай бұрын

You are wonderful uncle ❤️

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Why , thank you!

@hudson5112 9 ай бұрын

The final scene of Harriet Craig is a favorite of mine. As the music swells, Harriet slowly, regally ascends the stairs with the train of her nightgown flowing behind. She's rid of that messy, disloyal husband and the house is finally hers and hers alone. No actress could pull off such a scene like Crawford, and you are so right---the moment she appeared on the screen you were absolutely riveted by her!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Both she and Bette Davis knew the dranatic value of the stair and used staircases in many of their films to great effect. In fact, there's a very funny short film somewhere of Bette Davis running up and down stairs in coiuntless movies.

@markr.devereux3385 9 ай бұрын

Good observation and hollywood staircases are so ridiculously stylish. I never in my life saw such a beautiful curving staircase in any home I ever visited. And I would certainly pick up my feet so as to not cause wear to the carpet strips !!! 🙃

@byh388 9 ай бұрын

And Lucille Watson plays Vivien Leigh's future mother-in-law, a very understanding mother-in-law, and Robert Taylor's mother in Waterloo Bridge.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Alwaya a wise old bird.

@kaocean 9 ай бұрын

One of Joan's best movies, and one of my personal favorites!!!!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

I think so.

@vedadalsette1453 9 ай бұрын

This film is delicious fun. Crawford reminds me here of my sister, but Harriet is much thinner and prettier and richer, yet just as controlling and narcissistic and mean.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

We all have our share of Harriets in one form or other.

@zan1158 9 ай бұрын

Love your comments/imitations! They are a movie in & of themselves. U the best, Steve! "Harriet" also shade of "Leave Her To Heaven."

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Well, both womwne didn't let anything or anyone get in their way. They both paid dearly for it.

@wellergurl 9 ай бұрын

I JUUUUST found out about and watched The Story of Ester Costello and Autumn Leaves last week. I had never even heard of them. THIS WOMAN WAS CONSTANTLY WORKING HUH? OMGGGGGG !!!! ❤❤❤💯👍 LOVE you Steve. Thank you !

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

She never stopped if she could. Because Joan, Bette and Barbara Stanwyck all came up from poverty, they were always happiest when they were working.

@alwaysblake148 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful to see a new video with Steve Hayes, who is a gift to us all. An interesting side note on playwright George Kelly. He was gay, a fact he and his Kelly family went to great lengths to hide. They refused his partner of 55 years to even attend his funeral. Legend has it he slipped in the church and sat quietly in the back.

@sustainfem 9 ай бұрын

Wow.

@user-fx8fw8vo6s 9 ай бұрын

Those old, rich, East Coast families were often the cruelest when it came to their own members...

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

The cruelest. I encountered alot of "despicable loved ones" during the height of the AIDS Crisis! Unforgettable & shockingly inhuman treatment of people they supposed;y loved, who were dying and the and the ones who were devoted, loved and cared for them. Appalling!

@williamsnyder5616 9 ай бұрын

OMG, Steve! You've done impersonations of all the stars, but you're the first person I've ever seen who did a spot-on impersonation of Lucille Watson, one of my favorite character actresses. You may remember Ms. Watson as Gene Tierney's mother in ''The Razor's Edge'': ''I should tell right now, Mr. Maugham, that Elliott does NOT approve of Larry Darrell...''

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

"Elliott must you tell Mr Maugham ALL our private affairs?" I adore her. She lived in the East 60's near in the smallest complete brownstone in the city. It is 4 stories tall and twelve feet wide. I searched it out and there it sits, thin as a rail and quite beauitiful. Thanks for watching! Steve

@alexander3699 9 ай бұрын

Steve, always a pleasure and joy listening to your reviews!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Always a joy hearing that you liked it!

@marlasotherchannel9847 9 ай бұрын

I LOVE this movie! Thanks for talking about it.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching! Steve

@Dianaemanuel 8 ай бұрын

Loving your work Steve - always wonderfully entertaining!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 8 ай бұрын

Many thanks and Happy Holidays!

@karens1156 6 ай бұрын

I love this review ❤ Finally, someone who is entertaining and knowledgeable👌 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! You made my day! Happy New Year! Steve

@vilebrequin6923 3 ай бұрын

I love the light you shine on these sometime forgotten, certainly neglected, gems! Love and greetings from Gt. Britain ❤

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 3 ай бұрын

Lbve and greetings right back! I LOVE the UK and especailyy miss walking the streets of London. Thanks so much for watching! Steve

@palmereldritch7777 9 ай бұрын

Such a brilliant episode!!! I was chuckling with every impersonation/reading! Class act all along. And absolutely required watch of the original. Yes, we will love watching it....riveted.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely.

@violet28225 5 ай бұрын

Totally agree with your assessment. I really like this movie, too, and Crawford is -- and always was -- every inch the star.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 5 ай бұрын

Oh, absolutely!

@johnmyers7008 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful review (as always), Steve! I know Joan's hairdo was severe for the role she was playing, but I've always wanted to take a brush to it!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

LOL! Well, i think that someone needed to take "a brush to her," as my mother used to say!

@johnmyers7008 9 ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ LOL!

@edwardcone6860 9 ай бұрын

A wonderful analysis, Mr. Hayes, my thanks for your great performance. Crawford would be proud of you!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Why, thank you!

@MaoRuiqi 9 ай бұрын

Amazing grace! The lighting in this movie, if nothing else, is superior to today's brightly lit sounds and furies. Thank you for ever reminding me of art and craft of daze gone by.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

I love balck & white.

@johnmason5574 9 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your reviews of these movies. You are such a delight. Thank you for doing this. Makes my day.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Your comment made mine.

@modmichael 9 ай бұрын

Just watched the film after seeing this review. I imagine this is what Crystal Allen would be like on her second marriage! Thanks Steve!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 8 ай бұрын

Quite possibly. Preosnally...I'd move.

@modmichael 8 ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ You should do "Della" or "Autumn Leaves" next for Joan

@markr.devereux3385 9 ай бұрын

Just viewed this Joan Crawford film which is free on youtube. Of course she emotes as she has done in past roles. Wendell Cory is so affable and turns in a surprisingly strong performance. I can't find anything but good words for HARRIET CRAIG. 7.5/10

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

I know. The casting is perfect and the role fits her like a glove.

@Melody-ks7mo 2 ай бұрын

Thank you,you are delightful. I love Joan Crawford ❤

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 2 ай бұрын

I do too! Hooray!

@elizabethj8510 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for acknowledging the wonderful Lucile Watson, Steve! Watch on the Rhine is another role that she rocked.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

She was good in everything. We were lucky to have her. She survived working with the "Big Three", Joan ( "Harriet Craig"), Bette " ( Watch On The Rhine") & Barbara ( " My Reputaion"), not to mention Vivien leigh ( "Watreloo Bridge" ) & Norma Shearer ( " The Women"). Tough Bird!

@pisto30 Ай бұрын

Steve, I just watched this movie last night for the first time on Tubi and I HAD to come back and re-watch your reaction! Such a great film! Happy Memorial Day!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ Ай бұрын

I think so too and it's perfect Crawford casting!

@kendenta2207 9 ай бұрын

My partner and I absolutely love this movie. We watch it at least once a month. Something new comes to our attention at every viewing. Queen Bee as well minus the cost of the cup.😮

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Once a month! I can't believe it! I watch "Flamingo Road" at least once a week! LOL!

@sidneybrown4656 9 ай бұрын

steve, youre show started off great but keeps getting better, best show of it type anywhere

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

OMG! How nice of you to say so. many thaks! Steve

@josebenito15 9 ай бұрын

Definitely, as you well say, it is.. "Pure wonderful Crawford". I've never seen this film until now. It is free on KZfaq. And I had a great time watching it.. My God, that hairdo!! And the sequence in the Kitchen made me laugh a lot.. She is so... Crawford 🌟 I think I will buy "Female on the Beach" after watching your Video. And I believe this one is only great Crawford film that I've always missed. Keep on posting more Videos and Greetings from Spain.

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Hello and thank you so much! I'm thrilled that I have fans in Spain! I hope you subscribe. I wonder if Almodovar watches these Crawford classics? He is the greastest creator of fabulous female roles in films today. I simply adore his work! Have a lovely holiday season! Best Wishes, Jose! ; Steve

@pammf9391 9 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your reviews- could not remember if I had seen this one before- so found it available on Tubi and just finished watching it--Joan was perfect but so was everyone else…. I actually knew someone like Harriet who was good at fooling some people until they really got to know her- her husband ended up working night hours while she was home- and she worked day while he was home-- anyway thanks for another review- until the next🙏❤️

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

I thinbk everyone knows a "Harriet Craig" in one form or another. Thanks for watching! Steve

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

@@JudgeJulieLit Indeed.

@byh388 9 ай бұрын

I hope to see this movie too. It's a pity that not all DVDs are published in Korea. I hope it comes out in the future.

@vibeology9432 9 ай бұрын

It’s on KZfaq in full.

@byh388 9 ай бұрын

@@vibeology9432oh I see 😮😊❤🎉

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

It's such a great one!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

@@vibeology9432 Thanks so much!!! Good to know!

@JoshAragon 9 ай бұрын

Another great review!

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@farrellmcnulty909 9 ай бұрын

3:20 - 3:45 - That's comedy gold, Steve - 😅😅😅 If there's ever an all-drag parody of the movie, that'd be a great line

@STEVEHAYESTOQ 9 ай бұрын

The movie is filled with them.

@farrellmcnulty909 9 ай бұрын

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ I just watched The Women again this past weekend, and Rosalind Russell once again was a gut-buster. Never gets old. As you said the movie is filled with great lines, but one always makes me cringe. It's when Paulette Goddard pronounces the word "dirt" with a heavy trained-voiced-transatlantic accent. I know a lot of them were trained to speak this way, but it just sounded in my ears like she went out of her way to affect it. (Or is it effect...was never sure)