Classic Movies Actresses Post #2: Barbara Stanwyck

[gypsygem81]

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[gypsygem81]

She's really overlooked, and I don't know why. But she's brilliant. OMG, the Lady Eve is possibly my favourite movie of hers. And you should definitely check out Double Indemnity. It's probably her best.

[fireflylive]

Wow Gem, these postings are works of art!

Again, someone I know of (through The Colby's), but have never seen her in a film.

[gypsygem81]

Thanks Rach. They did take me ages, but I'm not so sure I'd go as far as calling them a work of art! More like procrastination for not wanting to start my year 7 reports.

Barbara Stanwyck is fabulous, but she's not as great as Kath. But then no one is, IMO. Didn't you watch The Thornbirds?

Who are the Colby's??

[fireflylive]

The Colby's was a spin off from Dynasty, possibly best not revisited.

Yet again, I am the only person on the planet who hasn't either read the Thorn Birds or seen it on TV

[gypsygem81]

oh ok, I never watched Dynasty. You should see the Thornbird! It's a bit dated now, mind you. My mother has the boxed set and I borrowed it from her.

[thrulookinglass]

I only really know Barbara from The Thorn Birds, I remember it being rather 'racy' when I watched it when I was younger. I really must look out for one of her movies on TCM.

[gypsygem81]

haha. It was a bit I suppose. You did me a copy of The Lady of Burlesque the other week Se - that was a Barbara Stanwyck movie!

[thrulookinglass]

I haven't got around to watch that yet! I have about 30 film recorded off Sky that I haven't had time to watch yet, there just aren't enough hours in the day.

[gypsygem81]

haha. I gathered that. You do have quite a collection there.

[nerweniel]

Ohhhhh, such love! This is a fabulous post - love the pictures, the quotes, the icons, the wallpapers... and of course THE MISSY :D! I spontaneously did that *clacks tongue* thing from Ball of Fire, haha. I really need to see The Big Valley and The Thornbirds sometime;

[nerweniel]

And you're so right - she is ALWAYS ADORABLE, even when she played an Evil Bitch from Hell (read: Phyllis Dietrichson... and Martha Ivers... and others, haha). I love her so much!

[gypsygem81]

I know! I don't think anyone can be so likabe while playing such a bitch! I love both of those movies!

[gypsygem81]

I knew you'd ove this one ;). You know, I've not seen Ball of Fire. I really need to, don't I? (love that icon)

[jetgirl78]

I could watch this scene over and over again. She is one of my favorites.

[gypsygem81]

Thanks for that clip! i've not seen Ball of Fire, but I think I'm going to head on over to amazon right now and look for it!

[jetgirl78]

Ball of Fire is my favorite Stanwyck comedy. I don't know. There is something about her easy chemistry with Gary Cooper that makes it so special.

[gypsygem81]

I'm convinced - I'm so getting it!