I could watch this 100 times and it never gets old. Judy Holliday was such a genius actress. She is so absolutely authentic. She's full of humor but at the same time inspires so many other emotions at the same time. There are times when I find myself laughing and crying at the same time watching some of her scenes.
Every line of this is not just flawlessly delivered, but brilliantly so. (The way she quotes her husband at work - “-mad!” - breaks me every time.) This may be the greatest comedic scene in film history.
Two striking things here: one is Holliday's surprisingly naturalistic acting, which seems wonderfully believable and spontaneous despite undoubtedly having been thoroughly rehearsed. The other is that the entire scene is played in a single continuous shot; the impassive presence of the woman in the distance (presumably a security guard of some kind) maintains a certain tension that might otherwise be absent.
One of the things I enjoy very much in older films is the long, continuous shots. And close ups are used rarely, allowing them to preserve their real dramatic effect. Great observation about the guard in back.
I'm not sure that her acting in this scene is naturalistic, as you say. Rather, it's something unique to her: a mixture of comedic commentary on the character and heartfelt sentiment. The heartfelt part is quite felt and equally communicated. So the scene has pathos as well as being funny. Hepburn anchors it all. It's really quite special,
Judy Holliday was such a wonderful and original actress. She is great in this scene. Katherine Hepburn and director George Cukor really liked Judy and helped her get this part...and her movie career took off.
I could watch this 100 times and it never gets old. Judy Holliday was such a genius actress. She is so absolutely authentic. She's full of humor but at the same time inspires so many other emotions at the same time. There are times when I find myself laughing and crying at the same time watching some of her scenes.
Judy Holliday is beyond incredible.
Every line of this is not just flawlessly delivered, but brilliantly so. (The way she quotes her husband at work - “-mad!” - breaks me every time.)
This may be the greatest comedic scene in film history.
A masterclass of acting. It seems a one-take scene.
I am watching now and I just had to see this scene again. I love how Holiday describes everything she had eaten.
Brilliant with Katherine. Huge for Judy. Geniuses both brilliant 🌟
Two striking things here: one is Holliday's surprisingly naturalistic acting, which seems wonderfully believable and spontaneous despite undoubtedly having been thoroughly rehearsed. The other is that the entire scene is played in a single continuous shot; the impassive presence of the woman in the distance (presumably a security guard of some kind) maintains a certain tension that might otherwise be absent.
Natural she is! Oh it’s almost like she invented another personality altogether.
One of the things I enjoy very much in older films is the long, continuous shots. And close ups are used rarely, allowing them to preserve their real dramatic effect.
Great observation about the guard in back.
I'm not sure that her acting in this scene is naturalistic, as you say. Rather, it's something unique to her: a mixture of comedic commentary on the character and heartfelt sentiment. The heartfelt part is quite felt and equally communicated. So the scene has pathos as well as being funny. Hepburn anchors it all. It's really quite special,
Both of these women are iconic. So distinctive in each of their personalities and accents. They don't matter actors like this anymore.
So true!
Judy Holliday was a great artist! I loved her in everything she ever did! underrated
Incomparable blend of humor and pathos by Miss Holliday, an American original.
That’s a great name for a story about a woman. Also, I love Judy’s voice.
Judy Holliday was such a wonderful and original actress. She is great in this scene. Katherine Hepburn and director George Cukor really liked Judy and helped her get this part...and her movie career took off.
She was a brilliant actress, but what's weird is, she said repeatedly that she didn't want to act; she wanted to write and direct. Go figure!
@@jusjellus She would have excelled as a writer and director too. She was born before her time.
Amazing
"Then....I shot him"- the stens eyebrows went up
How'd you feel?
" Hungry"- the sten looks at Kate
somply amazing
Marvelous. It's great to take a moment to focus on one scene like this to completely take it in. I love both performances.
Amazing...no editing..one take
Love old moves
Who played the security guard in the background???
Probably Gracille LaVinder - she's listed as "Police Matron" on the IMDb page.
Good
Amusing but the "dont care what happens to me" stupidity vs going home... is much.