Thank you so much for watching and for this lovely comment, she truly was a fantastic lady and will, indeed, be dearly missed.

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You, we do love re-watching it.

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***** You're welcome. It moved me to tears. I grew up loving Rebecca...and her...xo I do have one question. What is the film you included where she slyly says "Perhaps you'd show us how its done.."

michael65 that's from Serenade (1956) :)

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I agree!! Your tributes are all top notch!! TCM could use you, believe me!

She was not Rebecca. She was 'I' de Winter. Rebecca is the dead first wife, never seen on screen. I am amazed at how many people make this elementary error. Have they.not seen the film?

Of course people know she was not Rebecca. But Joan Fontaine was so perfect, if "Rebecca" was alive in the movie, who could play it? Read and try to understand the real meaning!

@@yc7105 I've always thought, if Rebecca had appeared in the film, perhaps in a flashback, Gene Tierney would have been the ideal actress for the part. She could have conveyed the character's duplicity perfectly, the sadism and cruelty hiding behind the façade of beauty, charm and wit. Vivien Leigh might have been good, as well. But no one could have played 'I' de Winter as well as Joan Fontaine. Have you ever seen the various screen tests for the Fontaine role? They are part of the special features on the Criterion Collection mastering of Rebecca, and they are most revealing. Every young actress in Hollywood participated, including Margaret Sullavan (too hard and matronly), Anne Baxter (good but also a little hard) and Leigh herself. It is fascinating to see how clueless these actresses were about the character of 'I'. Leigh in particular is so coy, knowing and sophisticated that it is difficult to believe she was known for her acting ability. Only Fontaine's test shines with genuineness and warmth, as well as a 'frightened doe' quality which suits the character perfectly. She really was the ideal choice for the role.

Jason Hurd Hard to believe Vivien Leigh was known for her acting ability? Huh? She just wasn’t right for that role. (Although she played it later on radio quite convincingly). But have you not seen the nuance that Vivien is famous for ?! Check out Waterloo Bridge and you will see how far she can play from your description. Myra is shy and completely different from Scarlett but only a few months separate them. Joan Fontaine is also a favorite of mine and was born to play the second Mrs de Winter, of course. Vivien would have made a great Rebecca. Also Gene Tierney. Hitchcock said himself that Vivien was more of a Rebecca.