What an amazing actress. Her delivery comes from every fiber. She rambles her line then pauses and continues on. The only other actor ive seen do this was clors leachmon. Brilliant
These are screen test clips, folks. Dennis was at the very end of auditioning for the role. People do not realize how hard it is to be an actor. If you're good, it can be brutal to the mind to constantly be someone else-for pay and approval. You have to live with rejection every day
Sandy Dennis is always fabulous. But I’m glad they didn’t go with Roddy McDowell as “stuff”. I like him as an actor, but he definitely wouldn’t be somebody that Elizabeth Taylor would go crazy about.
When she played one of Natalie Wood's high school girlfriends in the movie Splendor in the Grass, her unique fragile quality and screen presence jumped out at me even then.
Connie Stevens, who was under contract to Warner Bros. at the time, enthusiastically lobbied for this part. A perverse part of me wants to see her try it : o
This woman was such an amazing actress. I never got tired of watching her, she made her characters so intriguing. She never looked like she was acting, her concentration and her focus always appeared so real. It's fascinating how the finished film is so completely different than these tests, especially the tone... the pacing is so much slower.
Always liked Sandy Dennis. I've worked as an actor, and feel I'm a good actor, but always was hit and miss in auditions. In this screen test, Dennis nailed it. She didn't miss a moment
Her interpretive changes are very interesting. Some things can be done in many different ways. How one reads a line can make all the difference in the world.
I have such a crush on her it’s ridiculous,I collect all her movies up the down staircase and That Cold Day in the Park are two of my faves. Edit ,she left us too soon .
Honey is crazier than Martha . George would def have left this one !Amazing what she does.She makes it out there way out there but believable .Childish but totally A woman. This is how we feel sorry for her she is not forceful like Taylor's Martha and thats why we care more for Martha !
Connie Stevens a big star at Warner brithers wanted to test for this part but the producer and director refused to allow Connie to test. Connie had a petition of many supporting her request. I think connie should have been given the chance to test. Years later mike Nichols directed postcards from the edge guess whose mansion Columbia rented? Yep Connie Stevens!
God I loved her acting. Sandy Dennis is just as fascinating doing this "dance like the wind" scene here as she was in the movie. Different interpretations but both in the same character.
I just think it’s interesting this was shot widescreen with anamorphic lenses while the actual movie was done with spherical lenses. I wonder if this is also Haskell Wexler’s work? It beautiful, def taking some screen grabs of this for a project I wanna do lol
Was Roddy McDowell being considered for the role of Nick in the film? I just don't think that would have worked well. Although McDowell had done some dramatic parts in films he was known primarily as a character actor and for his work in satirical comedies such as The Loved One and Lord Love a Duck.
I saw this movie as a young student in the mid 60s. Sandy made me feel so irritated and uncomfortable. I later realized why. I learned to love and respect he. Then she was gone. I was so disappointed to learn of her death. I wish I could have known her when we both were in our early years and later.
What an amazing actress. Her delivery comes from every fiber. She rambles her line then pauses and continues on. The only other actor ive seen do this was clors leachmon. Brilliant
These are screen test clips, folks. Dennis was at the very end of auditioning for the role. People do not realize how hard it is to be an actor. If you're good, it can be brutal to the mind to constantly be someone else-for pay and approval. You have to live with rejection every day
Sandy Dennis is always fabulous. But I’m glad they didn’t go with Roddy McDowell as “stuff”. I like him as an actor, but he definitely wouldn’t be somebody that Elizabeth Taylor would go crazy about.
Interesting that Roddy McDowall worked with her on the screen test. He was one of Elizabeth Taylor's best friends.
Yeah shes got some chops
was that roddy mcdowell as nick ?!?
Roddy McDowell?
When she played one of Natalie Wood's high school girlfriends in the movie Splendor in the Grass, her unique fragile quality and screen presence jumped out at me even then.
Absolutely fantastic actress.
Connie Stevens, who was under contract to Warner Bros. at the time, enthusiastically lobbied for this part. A perverse part of me wants to see her try it : o
I absolutely adored the beautiful movie she and Anthony Newley were in SWEET NOVEMBER🎷
It must have been very stressful to screen test this, knowing full well that getting the part depended upon this test. I loved the movie.
The movie was exhausting to watch
Why is this screen test so different from what ended up in the movie? Does anyone know? Thanks.
One of a kind.
One of those gifted talents that can transmit any range of emotions without saying a word. Mesmerizing.
I'm glad Sandy delievered her lines with more mousiness, volume and enthusiasm in the movie. I never knew someone could throw up like that. Lo!
This woman was such an amazing actress. I never got tired of watching her, she made her characters so intriguing. She never looked like she was acting, her concentration and her focus always appeared so real. It's fascinating how the finished film is so completely different than these tests, especially the tone... the pacing is so much slower.
Always liked Sandy Dennis. I've worked as an actor, and feel I'm a good actor, but always was hit and miss in auditions. In this screen test, Dennis nailed it. She didn't miss a moment
Her interpretive changes are very interesting. Some things can be done in many different ways. How one reads a line can make all the difference in the world.
Nobody does drunk like she
I recall sandy in splendor in the grass.
I have such a crush on her it’s ridiculous,I collect all her movies up the down staircase and That Cold Day in the Park are two of my faves. Edit ,she left us too soon .
I wonder why Roddy McDowell is in these tests but not in the final movie ?
I love Sandy Dennis,,a truly brilliant actress.
Honey is crazier than Martha . George would def have left this one !Amazing what she does.She makes it out there way out there but believable .Childish but totally A woman. This is how we feel sorry for her she is not forceful like Taylor's Martha and thats why we care more for Martha !
bells...bells!!
She was brilliant,.💜
Connie Stevens a big star at Warner brithers wanted to test for this part but the producer and director refused to allow Connie to test. Connie had a petition of many supporting her request. I think connie should have been given the chance to test. Years later mike Nichols directed postcards from the edge guess whose mansion Columbia rented? Yep Connie Stevens!
One of the best screen tests I’ve ever seen. She deserves an Oscar just for this test. No one will ever duplicate Honey as this good again
wholeheartedly agree
God I loved her acting. Sandy Dennis is just as fascinating doing this "dance like the wind" scene here as she was in the movie. Different interpretations but both in the same character.
The screen test looks BETTER than the movie...that's why one of the MOST important people on the set is the Cinematographer... quality lenser!!
how the fuck did you find this? Thank you xxx
Beethoven's 7th, 2nd. mvt. ... A favorite of mine. Sandy rules of course.
Her ability to act changing emotion after emotion is of stellar quality and seamless. Truly one of the greatest actresses of all time!
Thank you for everything Sandy! Here’s a little something for you: ua-cam.com/video/qDeVxNat4Hs/v-deo.html
She's brilliant. I didn't notice before because I was focussed on Burton and Taylor, but she is brilliant.
Is that Roddy MacDowell?
I just think it’s interesting this was shot widescreen with anamorphic lenses while the actual movie was done with spherical lenses. I wonder if this is also Haskell Wexler’s work? It beautiful, def taking some screen grabs of this for a project I wanna do lol
Such a unique and hugely gifted actress. Fascinating to see this footage.
Sandy , Must Be About 22 or 23 years old , in this movie .
She would have been 29 in 1966.
Sandy, was terrific in this role. A well deserved Oscar performance. Gone too soon.
Was Roddy McDowell being considered for the role of Nick in the film? I just don't think that would have worked well. Although McDowell had done some dramatic parts in films he was known primarily as a character actor and for his work in satirical comedies such as The Loved One and Lord Love a Duck.
I would have loved loved to have lived Roddy McDowall's life.
Fanastic
I saw this movie as a young student in the mid 60s. Sandy made me feel so irritated and uncomfortable. I later realized why. I learned to love and respect he. Then she was gone. I was so disappointed to learn of her death. I wish I could have known her when we both were in our early years and later.
Wow, two acting giants: Sandy Dennis and Roddy McDowell
One of greatest actress
Wonderful actress. One of the best.
She was sexy to in her own way. Excellent in The out of Towners with Jack Lemon. That's Roddy McDowall in the scene with her