tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post6992599449526440100..comments2024-03-17T17:53:32.743-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: Olivia de Havilland Centenary blogathon: The Male Animal (1942)Caftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26470016382956569162020-08-22T06:39:54.777-07:002020-08-22T06:39:54.777-07:00Just the ticket!Just the ticket!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-45123303781552089002016-07-16T13:19:34.104-07:002016-07-16T13:19:34.104-07:00I'm still working on catching up with all the ...I'm still working on catching up with all the posts for this blogathon. This sounds like a movie I would have to be in a very silly mood to enjoy, so I'll keep it in mind for one of Those Days :-)Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-34709713618093450972016-07-09T16:56:30.338-07:002016-07-09T16:56:30.338-07:00Sometimes it takes the right time and the right mo...Sometimes it takes the right time and the right mood for a movie and a fan to come together. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-76295144932371326232016-07-09T12:45:47.704-07:002016-07-09T12:45:47.704-07:00This was a good choice CaftanWoman as a relatively...This was a good choice CaftanWoman as a relatively unknown Olivia de Havilland film and you gave a very fitting tribute to her on her 100th birthday. This was indeed a great cast and it should have come off much better even than it did. Still, I hope it comes back around.Christian Esquevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442827724576856379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-22165327214779649442016-07-07T06:18:48.902-07:002016-07-07T06:18:48.902-07:00I imagine at the time the movie was made audiences...I imagine at the time the movie was made audiences would have been familiar with the popular play and through movie magazines and such have known what the deal was. For years I would confuse it with "The Animal Kingdom" (the mind plays tricks), and basically ignored it. When I finally saw it - what a lovely surprise! I've seen it a few times since and enjoy it more and more.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-4004206727535680742016-07-06T22:59:10.182-07:002016-07-06T22:59:10.182-07:00So glad to hear that TCM will be showing this! I&#...So glad to hear that TCM will be showing this! I've often passed by this film because I mixed the title up with the plot of another film (can't remember which) and I thought it best to avoid it -- that was silly of me! I would have loved to have seen Gene Tierney do this on Broadway, but I'll console myself about the loss by catching the movie this month. Great write-up!Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06595610476583704014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-41330937459769855472016-07-06T20:28:58.848-07:002016-07-06T20:28:58.848-07:00Thanks.
I agree about Fonda. He had a nice touch...Thanks.<br /><br />I agree about Fonda. He had a nice touch with comedy that should have been utilized more often. <br /><br />Yes, Jack Carson certainly had a personality that would fill a room - perhaps even take it over. My daughter always refers to him as "Officer O'Hara" from the first time she noticed him in a movie.<br /><br />Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-65002144803211723782016-07-06T19:52:24.776-07:002016-07-06T19:52:24.776-07:00Hi Caftan Woman. This movie is one of my favorites...Hi Caftan Woman. This movie is one of my favorites and your review does it justice. Henry Fonda was really good in comedies. He didn't do enough. Jack Carson would drive me insane in real life, but he sure is fun in movies. Joe Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165780971886135575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-72089120040928239882016-07-06T18:42:51.014-07:002016-07-06T18:42:51.014-07:00You're welcome. Thanks for hosting the event....You're welcome. Thanks for hosting the event.<br /><br />We can never get enough Jack Carson and I can't think of anyone more perfect in his part.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-15448209004735480132016-07-06T18:42:04.836-07:002016-07-06T18:42:04.836-07:00Thank you, Crystal.
Looking forward to your piece...Thank you, Crystal.<br /><br />Looking forward to your piece on Ms. de Havilland very much.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-87952182233253263962016-07-06T13:20:34.593-07:002016-07-06T13:20:34.593-07:00I really enjoyed this movie and your write-up of i...I really enjoyed this movie and your write-up of it!! It's a great cast and Jack Carson is always a plus. Olivia is fantastic as always :)<br /><br />Thanks for this great contribution to the Blogathon!!!Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-68583588655238316642016-07-06T08:04:17.959-07:002016-07-06T08:04:17.959-07:00Thanks so much for joining in on the blogathon, an...Thanks so much for joining in on the blogathon, and for introducing me to this movie, which sadly I have never seen. After reading your great post, I've added it to my "To Watch List"<br /><br />I would also like to invite you check out my contribution to the blogathon<br /><br />https://crystalkalyana.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/happy-100th-birthday-olivia-de-havilland/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-4810447548589032202016-07-04T19:11:35.538-07:002016-07-04T19:11:35.538-07:00Exactly. Each generation seems to have to learn t...Exactly. Each generation seems to have to learn the same lessons over and over. A few laughs along the way certainly don't hurt.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-6685231963049332822016-07-04T18:21:13.664-07:002016-07-04T18:21:13.664-07:00Yup, gotta see this one, especially when it has su...Yup, gotta see this one, especially when it has such a great cast and what appears to be a timeless message. What's not to love about a clever script?Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-36550635819080377612016-07-03T18:15:05.646-07:002016-07-03T18:15:05.646-07:00The humour doesn't get in the way of the messa...The humour doesn't get in the way of the message, and the message doesn't get in the way of the humour. It is easy to see why the show was a Broadway hit and the movie, I think, stands the test of time.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-89644849533182423152016-07-03T17:55:58.493-07:002016-07-03T17:55:58.493-07:00What a great cast! I will check this one out--not ...What a great cast! I will check this one out--not sure I ever saw a comedy with Fonda outside of THE LADY EVE, and the title is just so evocative! Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-72223576944888426932016-07-03T16:14:08.872-07:002016-07-03T16:14:08.872-07:00Somebody's gotta play "the girl". I...Somebody's gotta play "the girl". In this case, at least the girl is smart and well-liked. She is well worth Hank relating to his inner male animal.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-41038809962852703362016-07-03T15:43:16.688-07:002016-07-03T15:43:16.688-07:00I do think of this film more as a Henry Fonda come...I do think of this film more as a Henry Fonda comedy with Olivia in support. And I agree that roles like this may have led to her overwhelming desire to seek out more serious parts.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-57085237504940910562016-07-03T11:48:08.438-07:002016-07-03T11:48:08.438-07:00While I don't think comedy is any easier than ...While I don't think comedy is any easier than drama, I also don't think the role was particularly challenging for Ms. de Havilland. I'm glad she's in the movie as she is delightful.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-86487736265428106882016-07-03T11:41:12.458-07:002016-07-03T11:41:12.458-07:00I wondered if maybe this film did push her into se...I wondered if maybe this film did push her into seeking more challenging roles, but as you said, she is wonderful. I loved her in this. Simoahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424771897605019298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-45037926495681065342016-07-03T11:27:49.961-07:002016-07-03T11:27:49.961-07:00You had three excellent movies to choose from and ...You had three excellent movies to choose from and did a nice job on "The Strawberry Blonde". I think you will find the clever script of "The Male Animal" very much to your liking.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-7780074560550104742016-07-03T11:26:39.666-07:002016-07-03T11:26:39.666-07:00The title doesn't really give any clue as to t...The title doesn't really give any clue as to the movie. I know I passed it by for years, but when we finally came together it became a favourite.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-1723905095844124842016-07-03T10:37:52.984-07:002016-07-03T10:37:52.984-07:00I has many films to choose from for the blogathon,...I has many films to choose from for the blogathon, and in the end I was left with three: The Strawberry Blonde, It's Love I'm After and The Male Animal. I chose #1, but I'm definetely checking out the other two. The Male Animals may have cool comedy moments.<br />Thanks for the kind comment!<br />Kisses!<br />LeLêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-29480095263604175782016-07-03T09:22:58.123-07:002016-07-03T09:22:58.123-07:00How did I miss this one? Henry Fonda, Olivia de Ha...How did I miss this one? Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland AND Jack Carson?Paul F. 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