tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post3031594870572175490..comments2024-03-25T23:08:47.824-04:00Comments on My Romance with Movies: Laurence HarveyTheMovieManhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00291067058543959452noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-24295427018834640412023-08-24T09:46:43.669-04:002023-08-24T09:46:43.669-04:00I think that Laurence Harvey was actually more lik...I think that Laurence Harvey was actually more liked than not, for example from "Walk on the Wild Side" IMDB: "According to Penny Stallings' 'Flesh and Fantasy', when Barbara Stanwyck first encountered Laurence Harvey on the set lounging in his gold brocade bathrobe and drinking champagne, she walked up to him and said, "All right, Larry, let's go! Get your ass in gear. We've got a picture to make, and I don't have time for prima donnas!" After a moment of silence, this struck Harvey as highly amusing, and he burst into laughter. He and Stanwyck immediately became friends." And then, there was this bit of distressing information from WOTWS IMDB: "During the filming, Capucine objected to filming kissing scenes with Laurence Harvey, feeling that he was not manly enough for her. Harvey reportedly replied, 'Perhaps if you were more of a woman, I would be more of a man. Honey, kissing you is like kissing the side of a beer bottle."'<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-37380150037537883652022-08-23T22:55:12.360-04:002022-08-23T22:55:12.360-04:00Very well said. I couldn't agree more. If ta...Very well said. I couldn't agree more. If talent were all there was, he could have ascended to the very top of his profession. But one has to be able to get along with others and he was not able to do that. I know that and am sorry about it because I think he was a truly wonderful actor.TheMovieManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291067058543959452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-34324931400507395772022-08-23T22:50:07.542-04:002022-08-23T22:50:07.542-04:00So agree.So agree.TheMovieManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291067058543959452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-84727452379258796272022-08-23T20:06:26.149-04:002022-08-23T20:06:26.149-04:00Laurence Harvey was a much underrated actor whose ...Laurence Harvey was a much underrated actor whose work exhibited great range, extending from classical drama to comedy. He was particularly adept at dialects, speaking several languages fluently. At a time when he could have merely capitalized on his enormous attractiveness, he continually sought out difficult, challenging roles. Much as modern screen actors do now, he lost weight, changed his physical appearance and voice, and flawlessly delivered performances of depth. He has even inspired those modern actors ( Jon Hamm's early appearances in MadMen are a direct homage to Larry Harvey's sharp performance in Butterfield 8. Harvey's work was underrated by many during his short life time, but some critics did take note. The often highly critical Bosley Crowther of the NY Times, found his work in Manchurian Candidate impressive. High praise from an often divisive critic. That performance was brilliant, and displays his virtuosity as a performer. Who could forget the anguished, tormented Raymond Shaw who nonetheless often displays humor and tenderness. His appearance in Summer and Smoke is a revelation. The brooding, conflicted young doctor whose nature strives for goodness, although succumbing to his baser instincts, resulting in heartbreak and tragedy. In contrast, I love Harvey in comedy. Saddened that he never had an opportunity to explore this work with a director like Billy Wilder of Leo McCarey. Harvey could have developed even further as a screen comedian (along the lines of the elegant Cary Grant) and mature character actor had he lived. His brief bright flame was extinguished way too soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-23418199856159856252022-08-23T19:15:18.637-04:002022-08-23T19:15:18.637-04:00Harvey was a much praised actor initially, and alw...Harvey was a much praised actor initially, and always sought out challenging roles, way before major movie stars ever gained/lost weight, adopted regional accents, etc. His range displayed a keen intelligence (from classical drama to comedy). He was a most compelling presence on-screen. Looking at his work in hindsight, one senses he was truly underrated. From the tortured, conflicted soul of Raymond Shaw in Manchurian Candidate to his complex portrayal of Philip in Of Human Bondage, his work is layered and nuanced. Unlike some highly overrated players like Al Pacino,whose work is often hyperbolic and over the top, Laurence Harvey reserves his fire and brimstone when it's necessary to advance the plot. His ear was so keen, and was so adept at languages (he spoke several) and dialects. I even enjoy his tv appearances as himself- witty, charming, even self effacing, at times, and totally hypnotic. I only wish he could have done more comedy; he had a real flair- and under the direction of a Billy Wilder (at his height) or Leo McCarey, would have humanized his image considerably ( just as it did for Cary Grant). Unfortunately, he had such a short life, and would have grown in stature had he lived and taken on worthy projects. A thoroughly engaging, mesmerizing actor, whose fame extinguished way too soon.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-44738196523623283202022-08-13T11:12:55.406-04:002022-08-13T11:12:55.406-04:00He had sneering down to an art. Aside from Room a...He had sneering down to an art. Aside from Room at the Top, I find him miscast or utterly dislikeable. (His attempts at playing Americans, especially in westerns, bordered on being a joke.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-75674502452451431392022-08-12T10:26:38.090-04:002022-08-12T10:26:38.090-04:00Tremendously underrated actor and as many have alr...Tremendously underrated actor and as many have already noted, you couldn't take your eyes off of him onscreen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-51021466115460253022019-08-01T12:30:34.202-04:002019-08-01T12:30:34.202-04:00That is sooo true. That is sooo true. TheMovieManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291067058543959452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-5937775028541640872019-08-01T06:59:33.976-04:002019-08-01T06:59:33.976-04:00On screen you just can't take your eyes off hi...On screen you just can't take your eyes off him. The best of the best.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506714713414108997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-34765519656384590372019-07-27T15:45:18.625-04:002019-07-27T15:45:18.625-04:00I think that Laurence Harvey was disliked by a num...I think that Laurence Harvey was disliked by a number of fellow actresses and actors because: 1) Harvey divorced Margaret Leighton who was well-liked by many British actors and actresses; 2) He was very good-looking (at least from his 20's to his mid-30's; 3) He would not romance some of his actress co-stars - think Joan Collins (who did like him, however) being rebuffed by Harvey, off-set, whilst working in the movie, "I Believe in You"; and 4) He was Jewish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-81710025775674689122018-07-15T15:25:18.953-04:002018-07-15T15:25:18.953-04:00I may be wrong but it sounds like you're letti...I may be wrong but it sounds like you're letting your religious views cloud the truth of who Harvey was. I loved his acting too but it doesn't reshape the truth. TheMovieManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291067058543959452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-8031691084418085942018-07-15T12:47:47.055-04:002018-07-15T12:47:47.055-04:00Laurence Harvey fue un gran actor y es mucha cobar...Laurence Harvey fue un gran actor y es mucha cobardia ahora que esta muerto y no puede defenderse decir que era homosexual, pero que se puede esperar de esos escandalosos titulos que se venden al dinero de los que odian a la cruz.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06556056170923028320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-58270403353374567222018-02-15T10:47:56.298-05:002018-02-15T10:47:56.298-05:00Hello, I must say I admire the work and extra-ordi...Hello, I must say I admire the work and extra-ordinary inofrmation supplied in this blog. But, I feel very strongly that the hatred and vitriol contained is rather inflammatory and it is also needless gossip. Yes, we all like to hear where these fine stars got on or off in life as it is so intriguing alas this man was a Genius and should be remembered as that for ever. I love the rest of the details though and cannot thank you enough for this informatin being made available. I do not wish to be anonymous though. My details are skiptonpoetsguild@gmail.com Thank you <3 Stuart Lawson BeattieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-64766272262185099852018-02-11T14:50:48.602-05:002018-02-11T14:50:48.602-05:00I've read it was stomach cancer... imdb and Wi...I've read it was stomach cancer... imdb and Wikipedia say that... but I took it from a bio on him that said pancreatic. I dunno. You certainly could be correct. Thanks for writing.TheMovieManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291067058543959452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-21690253904313511392018-02-10T13:55:05.300-05:002018-02-10T13:55:05.300-05:00Sorry, it was stomach cancer.
Sorry, it was stomach cancer.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-75445189935958702192017-09-01T16:06:45.086-04:002017-09-01T16:06:45.086-04:00The dialogue goes on re: this always fascinating a...The dialogue goes on re: this always fascinating actor. Hooray. TheMovieManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291067058543959452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-18438282165650991482017-09-01T16:01:09.897-04:002017-09-01T16:01:09.897-04:00I appreciate this refreshing view of Lawrence Harv...I appreciate this refreshing view of Lawrence Harvey's artistry. After all the harsh retrospectives about Mr. Harvey, fining this evaluation was a present. Now I can understand why he is fascinating to watch.Harriet andradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01837414486955582173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-26339945351744431782017-06-06T10:03:58.639-04:002017-06-06T10:03:58.639-04:00Thanks, David. Now I know. By the way, he mesmer...Thanks, David. Now I know. By the way, he mesmerized me, too.TheMovieManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291067058543959452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-3194452462966171872017-06-06T07:19:45.771-04:002017-06-06T07:19:45.771-04:00Spinster was the G.B. and N.Z. title for Two Loves...Spinster was the G.B. and N.Z. title for Two Loves,based on the novel Spinster by Sylvia Ashton Warner. While the movie was grossly inaccurate in detail (especially for N.Z. audiences) I still enjoyed it,mainly for Laurence Harvey.He mesmerised me.David Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03242871325739399640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-20497783753054692212017-06-05T11:09:36.931-04:002017-06-05T11:09:36.931-04:00Spinster? Is that an alternate title (perhaps for...Spinster? Is that an alternate title (perhaps for NZ audiences) for "Summer and Smoke?"TheMovieManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291067058543959452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-55767697517136629382017-06-05T06:31:09.353-04:002017-06-05T06:31:09.353-04:00I'm another Laurence Harvey fan.He was magic i...I'm another Laurence Harvey fan.He was magic in The Alamo,Spinster,Room At The Top and Life At The Top.Obviously liked by men more than women.<br />David Allen (New Zealand) David Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03242871325739399640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-2531905417817419072016-02-02T00:21:19.967-05:002016-02-02T00:21:19.967-05:00Thanks fellow diehard fan. I much appreciate your...Thanks fellow diehard fan. I much appreciate your comments.TheMovieManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291067058543959452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-75701594899598721302016-02-01T21:06:19.597-05:002016-02-01T21:06:19.597-05:00Great work. So much nicer than the other hatchet p...Great work. So much nicer than the other hatchet pieces on Harvey. Had he lived he'd have been a more respected Malcom McDowell. Both men doing the best work at the start of their careers but one dying young and unfairly maligned and largely overlooked. Both actors play a detain type but that type is hugely unique and deadly attractive. I'd put Harvey as the better overall actor but Malcom is not too far behind. Great tribute. You did us proud as diehard fans. Thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04392653196395792658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-39887996246613376122016-01-25T01:53:25.580-05:002016-01-25T01:53:25.580-05:00Larry died of pancreatic cancer, not stomach cance...Larry died of pancreatic cancer, not stomach cancer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418979190677776339.post-16102588618233603732015-01-17T11:34:52.295-05:002015-01-17T11:34:52.295-05:00Thanks for your terrifically interesting discussio...Thanks for your terrifically interesting discussion. For a follow up, you might be interested in the Facebook page, "Laurence Harvey - The Authorized Archive," which is filled with lots of updated items about Harvey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com