tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post2943351645032782031..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: Remembering Barbara Stanwyck blogathon: All I Desire (1953)Caftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-1162032824697335812019-01-13T10:04:45.152-08:002019-01-13T10:04:45.152-08:00Thanks so much for reading, Maddy. We don't of...Thanks so much for reading, Maddy. We don't often find others who are fans of this film.<br /><br />I agree. So many movies will drag on, but I would have happily spent more time with Naomi.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-29409646896812158262019-01-12T08:03:23.738-08:002019-01-12T08:03:23.738-08:00Loved your review, Paddy. So happy to find another...Loved your review, Paddy. So happy to find another fan of this one. I too love that scene where Naomi goes to watch the school play and enters in that stunning white gown. I also love Barbara Stanwyck's performance in that scene as Naomi watches Lori act. This film is a little gem that deserves to be much better known and appreciated. I just wish it had been a bit longer. Maddyhttp://maddylovesherclassicfilms.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-84767800760845842882016-03-03T07:36:24.522-08:002016-03-03T07:36:24.522-08:00Hi Patricia. Thanks so much for participating in t...Hi Patricia. Thanks so much for participating in the blogathon. Sorry for the late reply. I have only just returned to blogging after a long hiatus, and am only reading the articles now. <br /><br />I don't know if you saw my announcement post on Facebook the other day about my upcoming blogathon in April. I would love to invite you to participate. The link is below with more details.<br /><br />https://crystalkalyana.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/announcing-the-bette-davis-blogathon/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-16133356335324396622016-01-24T08:25:54.748-08:002016-01-24T08:25:54.748-08:00Thank you, Judy.
Yes, we could go on about &quo...Thank you, Judy. <br /><br />Yes, we could go on about "Sirk's windows' couldn't we? You can't watch any of his films without feeling deep emotion. He was a master manipulator and I mean that in the best way.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-50252183849868996062016-01-24T01:04:56.264-08:002016-01-24T01:04:56.264-08:00I really like this film and am interested in what ...I really like this film and am interested in what you say about it being a turning-point in Sirk's career. So far the only one of his earlier films I've seen is the one he made just before this one, 'Has Anybody Seen My Gal', another period piece where the mood is certainly much lighter than it is in this.<br /><br />Sirk always loves shots of windows, doesn't he, both people looking in from outside and those who are trapped inside! I also love your description of 'Dutch' as a man with a long memory and a short fuse. And your comparison with 'All That Heaven Allows' and the changing attitudes is fascinating. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688113363803443338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-3893524152217907292016-01-22T16:12:10.718-08:002016-01-22T16:12:10.718-08:00The time period and costumes give the movie an add...The time period and costumes give the movie an added interest. I think you will find it worth your time.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-51093466014978543162016-01-22T14:59:21.260-08:002016-01-22T14:59:21.260-08:00I second your – and the previous commenter's –...I second your – and the previous commenter's – observation re: Universal cornering the market on dark, handsome fellows. I'd never really considered that before.<br /><br />I have to say I'm not wild about Douglas Sirk films, but I love the costumes in the images you've posted. These costumes and Barbara's presence are enough to make me track down this film! :)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-29674588294365096092016-01-21T10:18:47.554-08:002016-01-21T10:18:47.554-08:00The early setting of the film makes the story all ...The early setting of the film makes the story all that interesting to me. I hope you have the opportunity to check it out.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-35457584448707385412016-01-21T00:48:09.124-08:002016-01-21T00:48:09.124-08:00All That Heaven Allows is my favourite Sirk movie ...All That Heaven Allows is my favourite Sirk movie so I was interested to read about its parallels with All I Desire (which I haven't seen). He really did excel at simple but effective stories that put suburban America under the microscope - and this looks like no exception. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-80954867781301854012016-01-20T18:01:03.046-08:002016-01-20T18:01:03.046-08:00Enjoy the movie. I hadn't heard of it or seen...Enjoy the movie. I hadn't heard of it or seen it until it was released on VHS back in 1985. It appears to have been one of those movies that got lost over time. We're lucky to have it now.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-72534726252614109782016-01-20T14:47:02.039-08:002016-01-20T14:47:02.039-08:00I have this film as part of a Stanwyck set, but ha...I have this film as part of a Stanwyck set, but have yet to watch it, despite my affection for Douglas Sirk. I like how you look at this film's place in Sirk's filmography, as well as its relation to All That Heaven Allows. I'm excited to watch it now and see the connections myself. Great post!Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06595610476583704014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-84027765871572734042016-01-20T12:40:25.102-08:002016-01-20T12:40:25.102-08:00You are so right. The subplot with Nora is very i...You are so right. The subplot with Nora is very involving and a sign of how well thought the movie is. Yes, more of the story would have been very nice and you can't say that about many.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-64489687492677140802016-01-20T11:36:22.559-08:002016-01-20T11:36:22.559-08:00I hadn't realized how All I Desire speaks to A...I hadn't realized how All I Desire speaks to All That Heaven Allows. If we look closely, I bet we can find many more coincidences besides the accident scenes.<br />But do you want to know a secret? My favorite characters in the movie were the two housekeepers who finally become a couple in the end. I wish this film was longer and explored Naomi's drama in a more risky way.<br />Kisses!<br />LeLêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-31531538115768540192016-01-20T09:47:29.804-08:002016-01-20T09:47:29.804-08:00I read years ago that the lady gave up sugar as pa...I read years ago that the lady gave up sugar as part of her health routine. While I admire that sort of resolve and am impressed by the results I could never give up the sweet stuff.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-87972335826792749272016-01-20T08:34:17.152-08:002016-01-20T08:34:17.152-08:00I figured as much. I only bring it up because she ...I figured as much. I only bring it up because she had to have been pushing 50 in this movie and she was still hot enough to wear a dress like that!Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-50295411236459704402016-01-20T07:32:39.505-08:002016-01-20T07:32:39.505-08:00Not to any great extent. You'd be better off ...Not to any great extent. You'd be better off sticking with "Lady of Burlesque".Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-73004618164223718772016-01-20T07:32:00.011-08:002016-01-20T07:32:00.011-08:00Stanwyck, of course, never disappoints and the mov...Stanwyck, of course, never disappoints and the movie is strangely compelling because it never really goes where you think it will.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-73112110231440549692016-01-20T05:01:31.215-08:002016-01-20T05:01:31.215-08:00Do we get to see Stany dance in that fetching show...Do we get to see Stany dance in that fetching showgirl dress?Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-59552845311763338352016-01-20T04:34:52.273-08:002016-01-20T04:34:52.273-08:00How much do I love this line?: "Universal-Int...How much do I love this line?: "Universal-International in the 1950s cornered the market on good looking, dark-haired chaps." That's hilarious. Great review. You've definitely convinced me into checking this one out--the entrance alone should be worth it. carygrantwonteatyou.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113307554617254662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-91992971427803317992016-01-19T11:06:08.043-08:002016-01-19T11:06:08.043-08:00Barbara Stanwyck's attitude toward her work, t...Barbara Stanwyck's attitude toward her work, treating television with the same respect as her films, gave her that longevity that endeared her to so many - giving us the opportunity to get to know her. Class right down the line (to paraphrase Phyllis D.). <br /><br />Thanks for stopping and commenting. I'm going to spend a few hours getting lost in your blog. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-64277134144984179422016-01-19T10:53:52.822-08:002016-01-19T10:53:52.822-08:00Beautiful tribute to one of the great actresses! I...Beautiful tribute to one of the great actresses! I am also a big Douglas Sirk fan, so I am excited to check out All I Desire, which I have never seen. I too first "met" Ms. Stanwyck as Victoria Barkley on The Big Valley. She certainly did have a wonderfully long and rewarding career, even starring in the miniseries of The Thorn Birds and on the nighttime soap opera The Colbys in her later years. She never won an Oscar, but she never stopped working, and entertaining us!<br />-Chrisangelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.com