It's so great to get to know a little about the very gifted director, George Cukor. His movies have stood up well over the ensuing years. They don't make 'em like that anymore. ..Bravo
I was introduced to George Cukor on April 16, 1971, my 21st birthday, when I attended the Academy Awards. My girlfriend's father was the publicist for the Academy, and I rented a tuxedo and borrowed my brother's baby-blue '57 T-Bird for us to make an entrance. Her mother introduced me. From our family story, my mother's cousin was Virginia Weidler, the 1930s child actor who played Kate Hepburn's younger sister, with the braids, in Philadelphia Story". I mentioned this to Mr.Cukor. He had remembered Aunt Ginny fondly. Then, flatteringly, he took an interest in me and the fact that I had turned 21 that day. He worked the crowd, introducing me to, among others, Steve McQueen, Gregory Peck and David Niven as "my new friend, John". We didn't have invitations to any of the balls or banquets, so we left and went to a restaurant bar so that I could buy my first legal drink. Fast forward decades until I found the book "George Cukor and the Dark Side of Hollywood". It was not a secret that he was gay, and, being so naive, I didn't pick up any of the vibes. Alas, I might have become one of his entourage. Well, we'll never know.
When Ester says "this is Mrs. Norman Maine", it's more than tribute to her late husband. That was a rejection of Hollywood's elitism and a declaration of her independence.
@@65g4 I will say the same thing about Martin Scorsese. The man who made Taxi Driver, King of Comedy, After Hours, Goodfellas, what did he win for ? The Departed, one of the worst things he ever did.
Wish they would have spoken about Gaslight and My Fair Lady not to mention The Women! I am grateful they touched Dinner at Eight. I just wished they would have talked about Jean Harlow.
While I adore "Adam's Rib," this documentary is self-serving for TCM's usual showcasing of old MGM films. Cukor, Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy were aghast that Harry Cohn---the head of Columbia Pictures--- didn't want to cast Judy Holliday'in Columbia's eventual Best Picture nominee of 1950, "Born Yesterday." Holliday had played Billie Dawn on Broadway, but Cohn---usually a shrewed producer---didn't like Judy and referred to her as "that fat Jewish broad." So, Cukor, Hepburn, Tracy and the writing team of Garson Kanin and Ruth Gordon (who wrote "Born Yesterday") schemed at MGM to have Holliday get the key role. After seeing Judy in "Adam's Rib," Cohn really had no choice but to give in and give Holliday the role (directed by Cukor) which would win an Oscar. Not only that, because of Judy's success, she became Columbia's great star of other films directed by Cukor like "It Should Happen to You" and "The Marrying Kind." Why aren't these clips show in this doc? It's not that TCN doesn't show them. Coincidentally, in other interviews I've read. Cukpr refers to Cohn as a "master showman." I would have loved to see how he got along with such a vulgar---but brilliant---studio head like Harry Cohn. They seemed to be opposites.
Who is doing this censoring at CZcams? Are they trying to deny Cohn was the head of Columbia? What barn were these Fascist censors born in? As a film scholar, I deserve an explanation. I've seen this all too often.
I will concede that the picture wallows in excess but it still has a heart. I never stopped caring about the trials of Garland and Mason despite the heavy dose of Hollywood glamour.
I am interested in watching this, and will save to do so later. But the fact that this series is titled, “The Men Who Made the Movies” points to a rather obvious problem and serious shortcoming in the legacy of old Hollywood.
@@nstix2009xitsn from what ive read he was a great director with actors and he tried his best with Marilyn. Im sorry but your comment is the stupid one.
He had no patience with Marilyn. Im sure Marilyn wasnt keen on him having been directed in Lets Make Love by him. Strangely i loved that movie and she was absolutely stunning looking in the last 15 minutes of it. She was stunning anyway, whether directed by anyone
It's so great to get to know a little about the very gifted director, George Cukor. His movies have stood up well over the ensuing years. They don't make 'em like that anymore. ..Bravo
So articulate and classy, highly intelligent and practical minded. Enjoyed listening very much
I was introduced to George Cukor on April 16, 1971, my 21st birthday, when I attended the Academy Awards. My girlfriend's father was the publicist for the Academy, and I rented a tuxedo and borrowed my brother's baby-blue '57 T-Bird for us to make an entrance. Her mother introduced me. From our family story, my mother's cousin was Virginia Weidler, the 1930s child actor who played Kate Hepburn's younger sister, with the braids, in Philadelphia Story". I mentioned this to Mr.Cukor. He had remembered Aunt Ginny fondly. Then, flatteringly, he took an interest in me and the fact that I had turned 21 that day. He worked the crowd, introducing me to, among others, Steve McQueen, Gregory Peck and David Niven as "my new friend, John". We didn't have invitations to any of the balls or banquets, so we left and went to a restaurant bar so that I could buy my first legal drink. Fast forward decades until I found the book "George Cukor and the Dark Side of Hollywood". It was not a secret that he was gay, and, being so naive, I didn't pick up any of the vibes. Alas, I might have become one of his entourage. Well, we'll never know.
HE WAS GREAT ! SO GREAT THAT HE IS NOW A SAINT ! AN ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANTLY ELEGANT ARTIST !
thank you Mr. Cukor for the beautiful message.
When Ester says "this is Mrs. Norman Maine", it's more than tribute to her late husband. That was a rejection of Hollywood's elitism and a declaration of her independence.
Can’t believe he only won one Oscar, so many excellent films. Loved his style of directing. Thank you for posting, this was wonderful.
And his Oscar was for to be quite honest a least favourite of his My Fair Lady. My fav by far is The Philadelphia Story.
@@65g4 I've got some bad news for you, Mr. Moore. I agree with you.
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I will say the same thing about Martin Scorsese. The man who made Taxi Driver, King of Comedy, After Hours, Goodfellas, what did he win for ? The Departed, one of the worst things he ever did.
Thanks for uploading l love old movies and find the way the made them fascinating cheers
I loved his work and enjoyed his films.
Great director love his movies. Great documentary thanks for posting.
Wish they would have spoken about Gaslight and My Fair Lady not to mention The Women! I am grateful they touched Dinner at Eight. I just wished they would have talked about Jean Harlow.
C.K. Dexter Haven the best name in fiction!!!
GREAT DOCUMENTARY Sorry no mention of Bergman/Boyer and GASLIGHT....
With such a big filmography its hard to mention every classic he did.
Er war das alte Hollywood in Person !
Monumental
A Director we will see the likes of today.
legend
Did anyone else notice Dj Khaled holding the personal portable fan to cool his baby off?!? Lol
this is food
While I adore "Adam's Rib," this documentary is self-serving for TCM's usual showcasing of old MGM films. Cukor, Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy were aghast that Harry Cohn---the head of Columbia Pictures--- didn't want to cast Judy Holliday'in Columbia's eventual Best Picture nominee of 1950, "Born Yesterday." Holliday had played Billie Dawn on Broadway, but Cohn---usually a shrewed producer---didn't like Judy and referred to her as "that fat Jewish broad." So, Cukor, Hepburn, Tracy and the writing team of Garson Kanin and Ruth Gordon (who wrote "Born Yesterday") schemed at MGM to have Holliday get the key role. After seeing Judy in "Adam's Rib," Cohn really had no choice but to give in and give Holliday the role (directed by Cukor) which would win an Oscar. Not only that, because of Judy's success, she became Columbia's great star of other films directed by Cukor like "It Should Happen to You" and "The Marrying Kind." Why aren't these clips show in this doc? It's not that TCN doesn't show them. Coincidentally, in other interviews I've read. Cukpr refers to Cohn as a "master showman." I would have loved to see how he got along with such a vulgar---but brilliant---studio head like Harry Cohn. They seemed to be opposites.
Who is doing this censoring at CZcams? Are they trying to deny Cohn was the head of Columbia? What barn were these Fascist censors born in? As a film scholar, I deserve an explanation. I've seen this all too often.
A Star is Born was too much acting, too much singing, too much drama, too much tragedy.
I will concede that the picture wallows in excess but it still has a heart. I never stopped caring about the trials of Garland and Mason despite the heavy dose of Hollywood glamour.
I am interested in watching this, and will save to do so later. But the fact that this series is titled, “The Men Who Made the Movies” points to a rather obvious problem and serious shortcoming in the legacy of old Hollywood.
I may be the only person who never liked Garbo's acting.
Her acting was stiff but she was stunning.
He distracted Marilyn Monroe I don’t like him at all
Bernadeta Góral Marilyn Monroe was a mentally unstable woman who was addicted to sleeping pills. She made life miserable for all her co-stars.
Im sure you were there and know all about it 🤔
@@65g4 Were you there? That's about the dumbest line one hears online: "Were you there?" Always by people who were never there themselves!
@@nstix2009xitsn from what ive read he was a great director with actors and he tried his best with Marilyn. Im sorry but your comment is the stupid one.
He had no patience with Marilyn. Im sure Marilyn wasnt keen on him having been directed in Lets Make Love by him. Strangely i loved that movie and she was absolutely stunning looking in the last 15 minutes of it. She was stunning anyway, whether directed by anyone