My favorite, her face so strong, Bill and Min by far the best. This tribute excellent. The music for it perfect. The older days brought so many good things. I feel like I know her.
She truly had a special quality that makes you like her and want to watch her. She was fantastic in Emma. She's been gone for such a longtime but it's good that people can discover her now all these years later.
She was absolutely WONDERFUL!!!! She played comedy, drama, and everything in between. She had so much human expression, such animation, and such warmth under what appeared to be a tough exterior. She did some great work in films, most notably in "Min and Bill", "Emma", and "Dinner at Eight". For those three films alone, she merits respect and reverence.
Marie Dressler was decades ahead of her time. She was already playing so real and intense. She would therefore have no problems playing in a recent movie. In addition, she should have been a very amiable, down to earth person. I would like to meet this woman!
Alexander Thomas you are so right. She would be perfectly suited as an actress in any decade. And, yes, those of us who appreciate her feel as if we know her. What a woman.
By the last years of her life, Dressler had known greats heights and low bottoms. She knew that, despite her popularity, want could be around the next corner, always. It was exactly that authenticity and depth of character -no matter the role- that shone through every Dressler performance. Thus, it should be little surprise that Depression-shocked audiences would embrace her so warmly, as warmly as her unaffected humanity kept her beloved inside the industry as well.
I've read that Dressler is from Canada... like Jim Carrey!... Does Canada give us "fun personalities", for some reason?... Anyway... So interesting that a big-shot studio like MGM recognized her talent, and held on to her, because they KNEW that they had a box office bonanza in this wildly talented woman... It's fascinating that at the time of Garbo, Shearer, Crawford, and other "young" players, that audiences back then (and even TODAY) just loved her... and for good reason!
Marie Dressler was neither beautiful nor young in her sound films, but in a way that's exactly what she was, I'm 37 and I only discovered her about 3 years ago due to my interest in Jean Harlow, when I saw them together in 'Dinner at eight' I made it my mission to get more of her films, thankfully over the last couple of years we've now got more films available on DVD of this wonderful actress, it's such a shame that she did not have long to live with the invention of sound.
I went to her crypt at forest lawn and too her flowers and that was not easy as her crypt is not accessible to the public but I will post the picture that was taken when I stood in front of her crypt
@indyandnorbert I don't know how true it is, but I was told she was big in "Vaudville" and the silent movies. They (americans) would not go for her as she was to fat and to old. Well american went for her and loved her!
@VAEShore2008 Exactly, you hear all these names today that you may recognize but haven't seen most of the god awful movies they make a buck off of. You just wait and wait for something really good once and awhile they hit . Most new movies are a turn off. There is something about Marie Dressler that you are drawn to.
"beloved" by all - not many people can claim that!
Que impresionante Actriz.
My favorite, her face so strong, Bill and Min by far the best. This tribute excellent. The music for it perfect. The older days brought so many good things. I feel like I know her.
She truly had a special quality that makes you like her and want to watch her. She was fantastic in Emma. She's been gone for such a longtime but it's good that people can discover her now all these years later.
CC Grey thank you for mentioning Emma. Watched it today. Couldn’t take my eyes off her. What a delight she was.
She was absolutely WONDERFUL!!!! She played comedy, drama, and everything in between. She had so much human expression, such animation, and such warmth under what appeared to be a tough exterior. She did some great work in films, most notably in "Min and Bill", "Emma", and "Dinner at Eight". For those three films alone, she merits respect and reverence.
Larry Mitchell Yup! Well said. What a wonder she was.
Marie Dressler was decades ahead of her time. She was already playing so real and intense. She would therefore have no problems playing in a recent movie.
In addition, she should have been a very amiable, down to earth person. I would like to meet this woman!
Alexander Thomas you are so right. She would be perfectly suited as an actress in any decade. And, yes, those of us who appreciate her feel as if we know her. What a woman.
One of a kind. She was amazing.
Bless Marie Dressler, a superb actress and a brilliant comedienne. Just seen her in Emma and it reminded me just how good she was
Fine tribute to the late, great Marie Dressler. Carlotta Vance lives on!
I love her I watched her movies yesterday they were a nice tribute to the wonderful Ms.Marie Dressler🙏🏼🌺🌺🙏🏼
By the last years of her life, Dressler had known greats heights and low bottoms. She knew that, despite her popularity, want could be around the next corner, always. It was exactly that authenticity and depth of character -no matter the role- that shone through every Dressler performance. Thus, it should be little surprise that Depression-shocked audiences would embrace her so warmly, as warmly as her unaffected humanity kept her beloved inside the industry as well.
exceptionally well put !!! Thank you.
She made an impression on me
As young man watching 'dinner at eight' when she was shocked to hear that jean Harlow's character had read a book!
There will never be another marie dressler
Wonderful tribute for a wonderful actress.I laugh every time I see her with Harlow in Dinner at eight.
I've read that Dressler is from Canada... like Jim Carrey!... Does Canada give us "fun personalities", for some reason?...
Anyway... So interesting that a big-shot studio like MGM recognized her talent, and held on to her, because they KNEW that they had a box office bonanza in this wildly talented woman... It's fascinating that at the time of Garbo, Shearer, Crawford, and other "young" players, that audiences back then (and even TODAY) just loved her... and for good reason!
A fellow Canadian. She was a great actress.
Marie Dressler was neither beautiful nor young in her sound films, but in a way that's exactly what she was, I'm 37 and I only discovered her about 3 years ago due to my interest in Jean Harlow, when I saw them together in 'Dinner at eight' I made it my mission to get more of her films, thankfully over the last couple of years we've now got more films available on DVD of this wonderful actress, it's such a shame that she did not have long to live with the invention of sound.
Dazman1313 what a very, very lovely and astute comment about her. I have been trying to find all of her films. Wasn’t she just a marvel?
What is the name of that hauntingly beautiful music in this clip?
Beautiful tribute to a wonderful lady. Is the music unique to this tribute or can it be purchased?
I went to her crypt at forest lawn and too her flowers and that was not easy as her crypt is not accessible to the public but I will post the picture that was taken when I stood in front of her crypt
The music on this video doesn't fit . Anyway , the photos are good . She was 1 week younger than our 29th President , Warren Harding .
@indyandnorbert I don't know how true it is, but I was told she was big in "Vaudville"
and the silent movies. They (americans) would not go for her as she was to fat and to old. Well american went for her and loved her!
Fun fact - She bedded Garbo when they were together making Anna Christie. You go Marie!
@VAEShore2008 Exactly, you hear all these names today that you may recognize but haven't seen most of the god awful movies they make a buck off of. You just wait and wait for something really good once and awhile they hit . Most new movies are a turn off. There is something about Marie Dressler that you are drawn to.
I think Marie Dressler hate this "tribute". She has a soul of comedy. This isn't a comedy. It has a too sad song and rhythm.