What a memorable performance from Judith Anderson. She played this character so convincingly that she made of Mrs. Danvers a protagonist of nightmares. So creepy, so frightening....
Her facial expressions are subtle, like how a real person in her situation would be. The blankness of her stare and the simultaneous severity of her face in the thumbnail is the best. I loved all parts of this movie but the performance of Judith Anderson stands out so much.
It’s funny when you watch later adaptations they seem melodramatic in comparison. You’d think it would be the other way round but this is so subtle. Judith is wonderfully understated and terrifying
Yes, other actresses seem to be trying so hard to be creepy and terrifying that they come off cartoonish. This performance feels like a real, unsettling person.
That uncanny little head twitch and tilt at 9:44... I am absolutely positive that Willemijn Verkaik studied that exact moment over and over in preparation to play in the role in Vienna-right before she sighs into the second verse of her first reprise of Rebecca (act 2), in the video posted by skjonnet-I see it in that moment before she approaches Rebecca's bed.
I still need to see that, since Diana Rigg is sheer perfection in every way! But Judith Anderson is absolutely terrifying in this role, and I certainly can't imagine better.
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The creepiest Mrs Danvers in cinema history. Judith Anderson was robbed of her of her academy award.
What a memorable performance from Judith Anderson. She played this character so convincingly that she made of Mrs. Danvers a protagonist of nightmares. So creepy, so frightening....
Her facial expressions are subtle, like how a real person in her situation would be. The blankness of her stare and the simultaneous severity of her face in the thumbnail is the best. I loved all parts of this movie but the performance of Judith Anderson stands out so much.
The most unsatisfying thing about this film is that Mrs. De Winter never gives Mrs. Danvers the slap into next week that she deserved.
Absolutely! However, the best revenge was surviving her wrath and madness and living happy with Mr. De Winter at the end.
I'm thrilled about this, Mrs Danvers is so fascinating in her obsession
A fabulous performance in my favorite Hitchcock film.
It’s funny when you watch later adaptations they seem melodramatic in comparison. You’d think it would be the other way round but this is so subtle. Judith is wonderfully understated and terrifying
Yes, other actresses seem to be trying so hard to be creepy and terrifying that they come off cartoonish. This performance feels like a real, unsettling person.
That uncanny little head twitch and tilt at 9:44... I am absolutely positive that Willemijn Verkaik studied that exact moment over and over in preparation to play in the role in Vienna-right before she sighs into the second verse of her first reprise of Rebecca (act 2), in the video posted by skjonnet-I see it in that moment before she approaches Rebecca's bed.
That moment gets me, too! Her face is so eerie, too.
Dame Judith Anderson born my country Australia! Anna Massey did good job in tv remake but only one Mrs Danvers the original!!
Judith Anderson was the most memorable character in the film whereas Favell was the most memorable in the book, those damn villains!
My fave book and film
Wasn't Judith Anderson the queen's maid in _The Ten Commandments_ ?
Yes
Watch the Dame Diana Rigg performance, totally different take on the character.
Yes I looked it was very ‘big’ in comparison I think I prefer this version all round
I still need to see that, since Diana Rigg is sheer perfection in every way! But Judith Anderson is absolutely terrifying in this role, and I certainly can't imagine better.
0:00 Larry ❤
Daniella