Maqgie Smith was absolutely brilliant as Violet. I know she had a long career and was in so many other things. I liked her in Sister Act but for me she was best in Downton Abby. Loved her sense of humour & her wit. Maggie will be sorely missed. RIP Maggie.❤❤
Have you ever seen her in California Suite. A movie that has several little stories sewn together all set in the Beverley Hills Hotel. Her and Michael Caine are in it in a story together (as are Alan Alda and Jane Fonda in another story). She is great in that as a British actress flown out to appear at the Academy Awards.
Maggie Smith uses her breaths to such emphasis it just sucks you into her lines. Intrigue despair wit all happen in a single line with the way she changes her breaths. RIP you legend
I swear Violet is the most wonderful, infuriating, interesting, nuanced and complex character lol every time she speaks it's like another layer of peeling away.
Love the image of Violet (Maggie Smith) as a young woman; Maggie was quite the beautiful lady when young and remained beautiful in mind, spirit and her acting powess.
For those playing the long game... This is from the movie Downton Abbey a New Era. It splits our characters between England and France. At the beginning of the movie, we are attending the wedding of Tom Branson and Lucy Smith. (Who can forget their sunset Waltz on the balcony. 💕) Upon return the family learns that the Dowager Countess has inherited a Villa in the South of France and has bequeathed it to her great granddaughter Sybiee, Lady Sybil's only daughter. Soon after, Robert receives an invitation to visit the villa, so off he, Cora, Edith, Bertie, Tom, Lucy, Carson, Baxter and Bates set sail for the Rivera. Styled in Mediterranean looks, sailor's hats, swimsuits and tennis skirts. (Swooning over the late 1920s fashion. 💜👙👒👗) Anyway, the mystery begins to unravel and Lord Grantham believes he is Not his father's biological son. Of course all this is dismissed by the Dowager Countess. Yet it leaves calculating dates and numbers. "Curiouser and curiouser."
That’s what Dame Maggie Smith looked like when she was young, like how she looked in the original Clash of the Titans by Harryhausen. Very good attention to detail - and this is why Downton Abbey is so adored as a franchise. It’s all superb writing.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Granthams were part of the delegation of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh when he took part in the Orthodox wedding ceremonies to the Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna Romanova, hence how she got to know the Prince Kuragin
Well at least she was able to end her character on her terms just as much as the managers and the others and despite the popularity I’m sure she was honoured to meet such glorious actors and actresses and a lot of them are grateful to her as well just as much as others were outside of the Abbey.
Since she knows she is dying and wants to be remembered as virtuous, I believe the Dowager tells a lie that ensures her legacy as virtuous and puts to rest Lord Robert Grantham's angst about his birth legitimacy to ensure a virtuous legacy for Robert. I do think Violet and the French Marquess had a passionate affair. Everything in Violet's World is about dignity and righteousness, about being above scandal, therefore, she had to lie to shield her progeny and herself above gossip, the one thing the Gentry fear the most. I also think she and her Russian Prince had an affair also, because she said she was in the process of elopping with him when his Russian whatever she was stopped Violet from going through with it. I doubt if they were elopping without making sure they could satisfy each other in the bedroom, as was Mary's quest with her beaus prior to agreeing to marry. I think The Dowager was keen on virtue regarding her granddaughters since she knew from her own dalliances how they could lead to possible ruinous repercussions, to not just her, but also to the entire family and to the family name.
Quite a theory, but I would disagree. Violet, despite her affairs, did come from a conservative background, having grown up and lived most of her life in the Victorian Era. Her ideas about how a husband tells his wife what views to hold (said to Sybil), and that a woman was unable to feel physical attraction unless told to do so by her mother (said to Mary) indicate a very traditional mindset. I doubt she would have consummated either of the affairs. Also, she says that "if I had been tested again, I would have failed" which isn't necessarily about her marriage failing but also about giving in to the physical charms of the Marquess. Not to mention, both timeframes are too quick for a physical relationship, given the time period. The defense rests, your honor. LOL can't believe I'm writing this out at midnight.
I recently saw a documentary on the keeping of the castle, it was filmed in the late 80s or early 90s. Great to see the real faces, and the realistic struggle they had keeping such a treasure above the red line. But, all I could think the whole time I was watching was: "Who are these strangers in the Crawley's house?!" I hope the show has brought prosperity to the team in charge of the castle now.
I haven’t seen the movie apart from short clips but this plot is reallyyyyy far fetch to not say ridiculous even if I’m sure it’s good too watch with those fantastics actors
Keeping in mind the Dowager Countess of Grantham's past "indiscretion" & being very slyly clever at getting what she wants, I don't believe that she didn't have an affair with the French Marquis de Montmirail. It is very much possible that she could've already been pregnant at the time of her affair. However, I wouldn't put it past her to hide Lord Grantham's true paternity to protect the family's name & her reputation. Even back then, men didn't just give villas away so nonchalantly to women. Either she saved his life from something or they were lovers. Always thought it was funny how everyone in the movie pretended not to consider that
Now I cant help but feel bad for his wife. Ive not seen the entire movie but his poor wife having to see her husband love a woman he met years ago and is flaunting his previous love to his wife forcing her to lice of the shadow of Violet
Hey! I’m sure you’ve heard this a bunch on loads of other videos but I would love it if you could post more clips of the show that you haven’t posted already without overlapping? I’d appreciate it as I make a lot of fan edits of the show and it’s a struggle to find the clips I want as not many post clips from the show that are good quality I enjoy this account and I say this with no hate :)
Edith is wrong. It would have changed a great deal if Robert had been known to be illegitimate. He would have never inherited Downton Abbey in the first place, and therefore never married Cora. And it's not Matthew's father who would have been the heir, but cousin James.
Actually in England as his father accepted him as his son and Robert was born during their marriage he would be legally his father’s son and able to inherit Downton Abbey.
@@haziqiman5576 Yeah, he did die on the Titanic, as was his son. But if James had inherited in 1900 when the Earl died, he would probably be managing Downton instead of cruising on the Titanic in 1912.
I wont lie...I hate the way his wife is brushing off how he feels :/ just being like "Well your father loved you so knock it off"...WHO CARES?! CAUSE HE MIGHT NOT BE HIS FATHER!!! WHAT DOES LOVE HAVE TO DO WITH IT?!
Thank goodness Robert is his father's child. I've known a neighbour when I was a child Who there were rumours of who his father Was. These were decent middle class people not some feral you would expect These days.
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"Don't be silly, you don't even like garlic" is a line that sticks with me.
That was such a great line!
It must be an English thing, Queen Elizabeth II was famously anti garlic and anti onions 😂
Me too!!!! 🤣
Maqgie Smith was absolutely brilliant as Violet. I know she had a long career and was in so many other things. I liked her in Sister Act but for me she was best in Downton Abby. Loved her sense of humour & her wit. Maggie will be sorely missed. RIP Maggie.❤❤
Omg I completely forgot that she was the Mother Superior in Sister Act!!!!
Have you ever seen her in California Suite. A movie that has several little stories sewn together all set in the Beverley Hills Hotel. Her and Michael Caine are in it in a story together (as are Alan Alda and Jane Fonda in another story). She is great in that as a British actress flown out to appear at the Academy Awards.
I have loved her in everything. She is just the best.
I mean…a Russian Prince…a French marquis. Violet had some fun.
She sure did
Granny had a past, said in Lady Mary's voice
@@Xk8rsx It certainly was eventful.
Definitely where Mary got her spice
Adore, ADORE, ADORE Downton Abbey and it's Priceless Cast... always !!!!
Maggie Smith uses her breaths to such emphasis it just sucks you into her lines. Intrigue despair wit all happen in a single line with the way she changes her breaths. RIP you legend
I would love to see a young Violet Crawley prequel movie, if only such a thing were possible!
Oh hell yeah. But I prefer a series around Violet.
Yes me too.
Now I understand where Mary gets her love tendencies.
I swear Violet is the most wonderful, infuriating, interesting, nuanced and complex character lol every time she speaks it's like another layer of peeling away.
"I'll do my Best to see he values you." I have admired their friendship from the very beginning. 💜
PLEASE give us a series on the Dowager Countess' life!!!!!! it would be an instant hit!!!!
Love the image of Violet (Maggie Smith) as a young woman; Maggie was quite the beautiful lady when young and remained beautiful in mind, spirit and her acting powess.
This series and additional movies are so great I can`t say how much I love those.
The Cast, Tha script, the HousesSOOO briliant! Just Awesome.
RIP Maggie Smith.
For those playing the long game...
This is from the movie Downton Abbey a New Era. It splits our characters between England and France. At the beginning of the movie, we are attending the wedding of Tom Branson and Lucy Smith. (Who can forget their sunset Waltz on the balcony. 💕) Upon return the family learns that the Dowager Countess has inherited a Villa in the South of France and has bequeathed it to her great granddaughter Sybiee, Lady Sybil's only daughter. Soon after, Robert receives an invitation to visit the villa, so off he, Cora, Edith, Bertie, Tom, Lucy, Carson, Baxter and Bates set sail for the Rivera. Styled in Mediterranean looks, sailor's hats, swimsuits and tennis skirts. (Swooning over the late 1920s fashion. 💜👙👒👗) Anyway, the mystery begins to unravel and Lord Grantham believes he is Not his father's biological son. Of course all this is dismissed by the Dowager Countess. Yet it leaves calculating dates and numbers. "Curiouser and curiouser."
Thanks!! I haven't had chance to see the film yet
@Melanie-z1o Both Downton Abbey movies are worth Binge watching.. 💜
I so very much want a Violet prequel!!!
What’s that old saying “momma’s baby, papa’s maybe”
That’s what Dame Maggie Smith looked like when she was young, like how she looked in the original Clash of the Titans by Harryhausen.
Very good attention to detail - and this is why Downton Abbey is so adored as a franchise. It’s all superb writing.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Granthams were part of the delegation of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh when he took part in the Orthodox wedding ceremonies to the Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna Romanova, hence how she got to know the Prince Kuragin
Yes, that's explained in Season 5 of the show.
Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 thanks for the presentation about downton abbey and seeing Maggie Smith even though she's no longer here
Well at least she was able to end her character on her terms just as much as the managers and the others and despite the popularity I’m sure she was honoured to meet such glorious actors and actresses and a lot of them are grateful to her as well just as much as others were outside of the Abbey.
Thanks for watching!
Edith's style ❤
Yesss, truly Édith's era!
Since she knows she is dying and wants to be remembered as virtuous, I believe the Dowager tells a lie that ensures her legacy as virtuous and puts to rest Lord Robert Grantham's angst about his birth legitimacy to ensure a virtuous legacy for Robert.
I do think Violet and the French Marquess had a passionate affair.
Everything in Violet's World is about dignity and righteousness, about being above scandal, therefore, she had to lie to shield her progeny and herself above gossip, the one thing the Gentry fear the most.
I also think she and her Russian Prince had an affair also, because she said she was in the process of elopping with him when his Russian whatever she was stopped Violet from going through with it. I doubt if they were elopping without making sure they could satisfy each other in the bedroom, as was Mary's quest with her beaus prior to agreeing to marry.
I think The Dowager was keen on virtue regarding her granddaughters since she knew from her own dalliances how they could lead to possible ruinous repercussions, to not just her, but also to the entire family and to the family name.
Quite a theory, but I would disagree. Violet, despite her affairs, did come from a conservative background, having grown up and lived most of her life in the Victorian Era.
Her ideas about how a husband tells his wife what views to hold (said to Sybil), and that a woman was unable to feel physical attraction unless told to do so by her mother (said to Mary) indicate a very traditional mindset. I doubt she would have consummated either of the affairs.
Also, she says that "if I had been tested again, I would have failed" which isn't necessarily about her marriage failing but also about giving in to the physical charms of the Marquess.
Not to mention, both timeframes are too quick for a physical relationship, given the time period.
The defense rests, your honor. LOL can't believe I'm writing this out at midnight.
i suppose only carson would have recognized a young violet in the picture...oh well, i suppose robert would too 🙂
I recently saw a documentary on the keeping of the castle, it was filmed in the late 80s or early 90s.
Great to see the real faces, and the realistic struggle they had keeping such a treasure above the red line. But, all I could think the whole time I was watching was: "Who are these strangers in the Crawley's house?!"
I hope the show has brought prosperity to the team in charge of the castle now.
Isobel's last line in this clip ❤😭 She and Violet were quite the pair!
Everyone has a story to tell.
I know I have daddy issues but I love the look of lord Grantham 😂❤
I haven’t seen the movie apart from short clips but this plot is reallyyyyy far fetch to not say ridiculous even if I’m sure it’s good too watch with those fantastics actors
Edith has grown to be so pretty!
Keeping in mind the Dowager Countess of Grantham's past "indiscretion" & being very slyly clever at getting what she wants, I don't believe that she didn't have an affair with the French Marquis de Montmirail. It is very much possible that she could've already been pregnant at the time of her affair. However, I wouldn't put it past her to hide Lord Grantham's true paternity to protect the family's name & her reputation. Even back then, men didn't just give villas away so nonchalantly to women. Either she saved his life from something or they were lovers. Always thought it was funny how everyone in the movie pretended not to consider that
Now I cant help but feel bad for his wife. Ive not seen the entire movie but his poor wife having to see her husband love a woman he met years ago and is flaunting his previous love to his wife forcing her to lice of the shadow of Violet
that´s why she wanted to fight her husband´s will. It´s not the money, but the heart. What would you have done in her situation?
We all have stories like this, albeit with a lot less grandeur.
The audio is so hard to hear.
AHHHHH DNA testing now! So easy
Hey! I’m sure you’ve heard this a bunch on loads of other videos but I would love it if you could post more clips of the show that you haven’t posted already without overlapping? I’d appreciate it as I make a lot of fan edits of the show and it’s a struggle to find the clips I want as not many post clips from the show that are good quality
I enjoy this account and I say this with no hate :)
In that English way...
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Edith is wrong. It would have changed a great deal if Robert had been known to be illegitimate. He would have never inherited Downton Abbey in the first place, and therefore never married Cora. And it's not Matthew's father who would have been the heir, but cousin James.
Didn't James died in the titanic?
Actually in England as his father accepted him as his son and Robert was born during their marriage he would be legally his father’s son and able to inherit Downton Abbey.
@@Holidaygal In the 19th century?
it makes sense. what I like about this scene it´s that it´s Edith turn to be the calming one.
@@haziqiman5576 Yeah, he did die on the Titanic, as was his son. But if James had inherited in 1900 when the Earl died, he would probably be managing Downton instead of cruising on the Titanic in 1912.
hmm never let a new bride travel...even if it's with you the new husband to russia 😀
I wont lie...I hate the way his wife is brushing off how he feels :/ just being like "Well your father loved you so knock it off"...WHO CARES?! CAUSE HE MIGHT NOT BE HIS FATHER!!! WHAT DOES LOVE HAVE TO DO WITH IT?!
absolutely, she brushes it off twice. She lives in lala land. Her mother in law would say it´s because she´s an american
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Thank goodness Robert is his father's child.
I've known a neighbour when I was a child
Who there were rumours of who his father
Was. These were decent middle class people not some feral you would expect
These days.
Plenty of non-ferals had "mistakes". A bit of a holier-than-though attitude.