Growing up my mom and I watched classic movies a lot and this was one of my favorites! My dad is not into classic movies but we got him to watch it and he loved it too. That ending had him like wow what a way to end a movie lol!! Great video thanks for sharing!!!!
Thank you for reviewing the movie and book. The movie is one of my favorites and the last scene is such sweet revenge! i have read the book but was a long time ago so need to revisit. Great comparisons you make between the two. Although in the movie, she appears jaded, I think she has grown up and understands what she has to do to survive in the world she lives in. I would love to hear a review of "It Happened One Night". Also, "Bus Stop".
Thanks! And yeah this is true- especially when you consider this takes place in the 1800s when to be a single woman who is "master of the house" was not the norm. I love Bus Stop and have a video from 2 years ago where I talk about 10 Monroe movies and that is one of them. I don't usually cover plays since they are written to be performed, not read. But I could make an exception to that.
I love The Heiress, though I still need to read Washington Square. William Wyler was absolutely brilliant, one of my favorite directors. Classic movies are my my favorites, so I’m so pleased that you’ll be covering more of them.
@WhytheBookWins the history of sound cinema & William Wyler's career in general is intricately linked either credited or not to play adaptations as a way to pre-focus narrative and define important narrative elements. All Quiet On The Western Front ; Dracula, plus comparing the unedited Spanish language version to the English version ; Morocco vs Amy Jolie etc. Wyler did THE GOOD FAIRY, DODSWORTH, THE CHILDREN'S vs THESE THREE vs THE CHILDREN'S HOUR ; YELLOW JACKET vs JEZEBEL ; DEAD END play vs film ; THE LETTER same ; and Wyler's & Hellman's film of THE LITTLE FOXES vs the play & the feud with Bette Davis. The Heiress almost seems a film apology to Bette Davis, interestingly done through her friend Olivia De Havilland.
@WhytheBookWins the 1940 M-G-M version of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE was, typically, based on a well received play version and not the book. Also, successful is the adaptation of the play THE WOMEN into the famous 1939 film. Although l do miss Edith calling her latest child a dinosaur for biting her while breast feeding, but alas the Production Code.
@WhytheBookWins few remember that THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ had a play version in 1905, and a silent film in 1927(?). Or Orson Welles having done a radio adaptation of JANE EYRE before he & Robert Stevenson filmed the 1944 version. Open sesame.
Also, Agatha Christie has a line/joke in one of her Miss Marple's books about how men, who wants to marry for money make better/happier husbands than if they married for love, as they would resent their partner for "tricking" them into forgetting their material self-interest.
I'm surprised that you didn't mention the incredible music in The Heiress. The score by Aaron Copeland is never to be forgotten. It really works to heighten the emotions whatever they are.
@@WhytheBookWins I think the movie is a masterpiece. Each of the main characters personify some failing of people...fear, pride, greed, foolishness, vengence...and they are all so very human, no matter the passage of 150 years. I would also like to mention my favorite line...when DeHaviland points out that her dress is the same color as that worn by her mother, Richardson responds "ah...but she dominated It" with every vowel lingered over. All the best.
It's always a bit funny to me, how at times, books that their own writers deem "lesser" are the ones, that end up becoming "classics". What Henry James did with this novel is fantastic and I wish, he wrote more books similar to it.
interesting that you suggest Jane Campion remake this movie since she has adapted a Henry James novel before - The Portrait of a Lady. Who would you cast in a modern remake? I think Robert Pattinson and Carey Mulligan would be great.
Oh I didn't know about Portrait of a Lady! I'll need to cover that one. And Carey Mulligan would be a great choice! Thought in the book Catherine is in her early 20s
Please do It Happened One Night. Had no idea it was based on a short story, will have to seek that out. Would love to see more older movies - some suggestions - Red River and Shane(both are pretty short books, not sure if you've done many westerns on channel). Also would love more film noir - maybe Double Indemnity?
New subscriber here! I just finished watching "The Heiress" on TCM (Carol Burnett was a guest co-host and she chose the film). Great review! Do you also compare plays to their film adaptations? If so may I recommend "The Little Foxes" and "A Streetcar Named Desire"?
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video 😁 I have thought of covering Streetcar and still may, but so far I've never done play vs movie, not even Shakespeare! In part because plays are meant to be watched, not read, so it seems are hard to judge them just from reading. Having said all of that, I do plan to cover a play at some point and Streetcar would be a great one to start with.
TBH back in Victorian days if u were considered an "ugly woman and poor" many of them ended up as nuns in the church because they weren't "pretty enough to make money from a bride price"
Call me a philistine. But I recently tried to read Washington Square and had to give up after a few pages. I just found that style of writing hard to take
I have read the book not seen the movie but it was years ago in high school I don’t remember the aunt every well. I did like it I do remember in the begining thinking the dad had good intentions but then as the book goes I realize he’s not that good at all. I also read Daisy miller it drives me crazy when they use the reference wrong in a Gilmore girls episode Goodbye Daisy miller basically a heroine being sent away for bad behavior and I read a bunch of Henry short stories which a lot were used for Bly manor. I think I like the Heiress ending where she gets the money and revenge. Although not being to jaded but I have seen friends like Catherine become jaded after a break up
@@WhytheBookWinsEven though I liked their characters together on the show they Alexis and Matt could have been a good Catherine and Townsend ten years ago. I have no idea who I would cast now maybe Jacob Elordi as Townsend or the actress who plays Penelope on Brigerton. I think if they were to adapt they probably focus more on Catherine personality then looks cause it’s hard to portray ugly in Hollywood. Even Olivia looked pretty in those dresses
@mariaskabardonis8353 yeah very true. Makes me think of Jane Eyre too where both characters are said to be ugly but like you said, it's impossible for Hollywood or even BBC to stay true to that lol.
I absolutely enjoyed the heiress Olivia and Montgomery were brilliant i love the ending in the film never read the book you should do a video on gone with the wind by Margaret Mitchell
Love this movie. Scorsese showed this to DiCaprio before they shot Killers of the Flower Moon because he felt Clift's character had similarities to DiCaprio's. There is a video with Scorsese talking about this film on letterboxd's youtube channel.
Oh wow I had no idea! I covered Killers of the Flower Moon last year and that comparison makes a lot of sense. I need to check out the video where Scorsese talks about it.
@@WhytheBookWins Scorsese apparently makes his cast and crew watch a lot of movies before filming. There were some other films mentioned in the clip - he showed another Montgomery Clift film Red River because he felt that the Wayne-Clift relationship was similar to the DiCaprio-DeNiro relationship. I could listen to Scorsese talk about film all day:)
I vote for Mildred Pierce book vs. movie. Or even book vs. that miniseries from 2011with Kate Winslet as Mildred
Yes I will definitely be doing that! As of right now I'm planning to have that video up the end of November 😊
Can’t wait for that one
Growing up my mom and I watched classic movies a lot and this was one of my favorites! My dad is not into classic movies but we got him to watch it and he loved it too. That ending had him like wow what a way to end a movie lol!! Great video thanks for sharing!!!!
Glad you liked the video! And yeah that ending is so fantastic!
Thank you for reviewing the movie and book. The movie is one of my favorites and the last scene is such sweet revenge! i have read the book but was a long time ago so need to revisit. Great comparisons you make between the two. Although in the movie, she appears jaded, I think she has grown up and understands what she has to do to survive in the world she lives in. I would love to hear a review of "It Happened One Night". Also, "Bus Stop".
Thanks! And yeah this is true- especially when you consider this takes place in the 1800s when to be a single woman who is "master of the house" was not the norm.
I love Bus Stop and have a video from 2 years ago where I talk about 10 Monroe movies and that is one of them. I don't usually cover plays since they are written to be performed, not read. But I could make an exception to that.
I love The Heiress, though I still need to read Washington Square. William Wyler was absolutely brilliant, one of my favorite directors. Classic movies are my my favorites, so I’m so pleased that you’ll be covering more of them.
He made so many great movies! I'm excited to get back into classic movies 😊
@WhytheBookWins the history of sound cinema & William Wyler's career in general is intricately linked either credited or not to play adaptations as a way to pre-focus narrative and define important narrative elements. All Quiet On The Western Front ; Dracula, plus comparing the unedited Spanish language version to the English version ; Morocco vs Amy Jolie etc. Wyler did THE GOOD FAIRY, DODSWORTH, THE CHILDREN'S vs THESE THREE vs THE CHILDREN'S HOUR ; YELLOW JACKET vs JEZEBEL ; DEAD END play vs film ; THE LETTER same ; and Wyler's & Hellman's film of THE LITTLE FOXES vs the play & the feud with Bette Davis. The Heiress almost seems a film apology to Bette Davis, interestingly done through her friend Olivia De Havilland.
@WhytheBookWins the 1940 M-G-M version of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE was, typically, based on a well received play version and not the book. Also, successful is the adaptation of the play THE WOMEN into the famous 1939 film. Although l do miss Edith calling her latest child a dinosaur for biting her while breast feeding, but alas the Production Code.
@WhytheBookWins few remember that THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ had a play version in 1905, and a silent film in 1927(?). Or Orson Welles having done a radio adaptation of JANE EYRE before he & Robert Stevenson filmed the 1944 version. Open sesame.
Olivia and Monty Clift were so perfect here in this movie. Little wonder Olivia scored her final Oscar for her performance; she was just a queen
Also, Agatha Christie has a line/joke in one of her Miss Marple's books about how men, who wants to marry for money make better/happier husbands than if they married for love, as they would resent their partner for "tricking" them into forgetting their material self-interest.
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One of the best reviews I’ve seen!! Loved this ❤
Thank your! 😊
I'm surprised that you didn't mention the incredible music in The Heiress. The score by Aaron Copeland is never to be forgotten. It really works to heighten the emotions whatever they are.
Thanks for pointing that out!
@@WhytheBookWins I think the movie is a masterpiece. Each of the main characters personify some failing of people...fear, pride, greed, foolishness, vengence...and they are all so very human, no matter the passage of 150 years. I would also like to mention my favorite line...when DeHaviland points out that her dress is the same color as that worn by her mother, Richardson responds "ah...but she dominated It" with every vowel lingered over. All the best.
It's always a bit funny to me, how at times, books that their own writers deem "lesser" are the ones, that end up becoming "classics". What Henry James did with this novel is fantastic and I wish, he wrote more books similar to it.
Yeah it's funny how that happens!
I love your channel so much. ❤❤❤
Thank you! 🤗
I love this movie! I love TCM too.
Thank you for sharing.😊
☺️ Thanks for watching!
Love the ending!!!!
It's perfect!
interesting that you suggest Jane Campion remake this movie since she has adapted a Henry James novel before - The Portrait of a Lady. Who would you cast in a modern remake? I think Robert Pattinson and Carey Mulligan would be great.
Oh I didn't know about Portrait of a Lady! I'll need to cover that one. And Carey Mulligan would be a great choice! Thought in the book Catherine is in her early 20s
LOVED. EVERY. SECOND. OF. THIS. VIDEO. ❤
Thank you ☺️☺️ I loved making it!
Please do It Happened One Night. Had no idea it was based on a short story, will have to seek that out. Would love to see more older movies - some suggestions - Red River and Shane(both are pretty short books, not sure if you've done many westerns on channel). Also would love more film noir - maybe Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity is going to be part of my next book vs movie poll! The theme will me Hollywood noir
The poll is now up if you want to vote 😀
Would you do a comparison review of The Executioners and both adaptations of Cape Fear?
Ooo that's a great suggestion!
Great movie. I haven’t read the book yet. Similarities to Emily Dickinson’s life in my opinion. I enjoyed your telling of the book. Ty
Oh interesting! I don't know too much about Emily Dickinson. Glad you liked the video 😊
New subscriber here! I just finished watching "The Heiress" on TCM (Carol Burnett was a guest co-host and she chose the film). Great review!
Do you also compare plays to their film adaptations? If so may I recommend "The Little Foxes" and "A Streetcar Named Desire"?
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video 😁
I have thought of covering Streetcar and still may, but so far I've never done play vs movie, not even Shakespeare! In part because plays are meant to be watched, not read, so it seems are hard to judge them just from reading.
Having said all of that, I do plan to cover a play at some point and Streetcar would be a great one to start with.
TBH back in Victorian days if u were considered an "ugly woman and poor" many of them ended up as nuns in the church because they weren't "pretty enough to make money from a bride price"
It happened one night would be a choice for a video.
Call me a philistine. But I recently tried to read Washington Square and had to give up after a few pages. I just found that style of writing hard to take
I have read the book not seen the movie but it was years ago in high school I don’t remember the aunt every well. I did like it I do remember in the begining thinking the dad had good intentions but then as the book goes I realize he’s not that good at all. I also read Daisy miller it drives me crazy when they use the reference wrong in a Gilmore girls episode Goodbye Daisy miller basically a heroine being sent away for bad behavior and I read a bunch of Henry short stories which a lot were used for Bly manor. I think I like the Heiress ending where she gets the money and revenge. Although not being to jaded but I have seen friends like Catherine become jaded after a break up
Oh that's funny about Gilmore Girls 😆
And yeah, i prefer the movie ending too!
@@WhytheBookWinsEven though I liked their characters together on the show they Alexis and Matt could have been a good Catherine and Townsend ten years ago. I have no idea who I would cast now maybe Jacob Elordi as Townsend or the actress who plays Penelope on Brigerton. I think if they were to adapt they probably focus more on Catherine personality then looks cause it’s hard to portray ugly in Hollywood. Even Olivia looked pretty in those dresses
@mariaskabardonis8353 yeah very true. Makes me think of Jane Eyre too where both characters are said to be ugly but like you said, it's impossible for Hollywood or even BBC to stay true to that lol.
I would love for you to take on Mildred Pierce
That video will be up later in November!
I absolutely enjoyed the heiress Olivia and Montgomery were brilliant i love the ending in the film never read the book
you should do a video on gone with the wind by Margaret Mitchell
I definitely want to cover that one! I'll make a goal to do it next year.
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Love this movie. Scorsese showed this to DiCaprio before they shot Killers of the Flower Moon because he felt Clift's character had similarities to DiCaprio's. There is a video with Scorsese talking about this film on letterboxd's youtube channel.
Oh wow I had no idea! I covered Killers of the Flower Moon last year and that comparison makes a lot of sense. I need to check out the video where Scorsese talks about it.
@@WhytheBookWins Scorsese apparently makes his cast and crew watch a lot of movies before filming. There were some other films mentioned in the clip - he showed another Montgomery Clift film Red River because he felt that the Wayne-Clift relationship was similar to the DiCaprio-DeNiro relationship. I could listen to Scorsese talk about film all day:)
Please do it happened One night