tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post5693844262838543004..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: The Five Best Cary Grant PerformancesRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-45143972648741852252022-07-24T11:09:01.619-04:002022-07-24T11:09:01.619-04:00Thank you for this suggestion. I'd never even ...Thank you for this suggestion. I'd never even heard of this film. Karen Karnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695209489123269920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-25004689907881536742017-11-04T09:11:37.607-04:002017-11-04T09:11:37.607-04:00Even in those there are bits of the old magic....t...Even in those there are bits of the old magic....the business with the coffee pot in WDR...almost a silent routine going on under the dialogue. ...and in ATOM.."sounds like a place where you bring your own light bulbs!"....only Cary could say any line and make it shine....Tbone Mankinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11652961551511673016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-32978088307814200952013-12-18T11:52:04.090-05:002013-12-18T11:52:04.090-05:00Well, he kind of DOES give a poor performance or t...Well, he kind of DOES give a poor performance or two near the end of his career when he just didn't care any more. He sleepwalks through THAT TOUCH OF MINK and WALK, DON'T RUN.<br /><br />Otherwise, I would agree.<br />JavaBeanRushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05653117187583244224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-34594593619079816302013-09-23T13:51:17.868-04:002013-09-23T13:51:17.868-04:00Mr. Blandings builds his dream house !Mr. Blandings builds his dream house !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-46194737153818090722013-09-06T03:53:01.512-04:002013-09-06T03:53:01.512-04:00The number of films people have championed here ce...The number of films people have championed here certainly shows how many great performances Cary Grant had. My favourite role of his, in Hawks' 'Only Angels Have Wings', hasn't even been mentioned yet! <br /><br />I think my five would be:<br /><br />Only Angels Have Wings<br />Notorious<br />His Girl Friday<br />The Philadelphia Story<br />None But the Lonely Heart<br /><br />He's also great in 'Suspicion', although that film is let down by the ending - and I recently enjoyed seeing him in 'Mr Lucky', a strange mixture of a film but with some great moments. <br /> Judyhttp://movieclassics.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-80583899329904900012013-09-05T15:45:36.980-04:002013-09-05T15:45:36.980-04:00Cary Grant is just awesome all around! North by No...Cary Grant is just awesome all around! North by Northwest is my favorite however! Thanks for posting!<br /><br />http://yourfriendelle.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15913345496108606524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-7707618563511240812013-08-28T20:09:38.041-04:002013-08-28T20:09:38.041-04:00I really enjoyed this blog with all the comments. ...I really enjoyed this blog with all the comments. Cary Grant is truly one of my favorite actors. I was delighted to see you include "The Bishop's Wife" and "Bringing Up Baby". A most excellent post, Rick!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-74988940005502428322013-08-28T12:44:20.762-04:002013-08-28T12:44:20.762-04:00Great discussion! By my count, these comments incl...Great discussion! By my count, these comments include six Cary Grant films I didn't even mention. Some of those omissions are intentional (I'm just not a big fan of PHILADELPHIA STORY; I actually prefer HIGH SOCIETY). For some other films mentioned, I enjoyed the movies very much (especially TO CATCH A THIEF), but wouldn't classify Cary's performance as among his best. It's been especially interesting to see the support for PENNY SERENADE both here and on the Cafe's FB page. Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-7654443233094611392013-08-28T12:27:50.340-04:002013-08-28T12:27:50.340-04:00No dissent here, though I might switch "Gunga...No dissent here, though I might switch "Gunga Din" for "The Bishop's Wife" by a hair. Grant was one of the all-time greats. I think Yvette is on to something talking about his serious roles.<br /><br />The one Grant film I never want to see again is one of those roles, "None But the Lonely Heart." I thought it would never end. Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-68799234011977139902013-08-28T12:01:58.936-04:002013-08-28T12:01:58.936-04:00Yes to THE BISHOP'S WIFE (a Christmas staple i...Yes to THE BISHOP'S WIFE (a Christmas staple in our household as well). One of the delights of Grant's subtle performance is that, even though he shows a trace of jealousy (I wonder if Dudley ever made it to WINGS OF DESIRE?), you're never quite sure that he's not just using the veneer of it to force Henry (especially) and Julia into taking a stand, so to speak, on what's important to them. Nothing makes you realize how much you love your wife, for example, than seeing another man interested in her. Great choice!Mitchell Hadleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695771505209080030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-85475531782130523072013-08-28T09:50:40.484-04:002013-08-28T09:50:40.484-04:00I simply had to run over here the moment I saw &qu...I simply had to run over here the moment I saw "Cary Grant" - I could never choose five. Aside from his obvious charms that still enthrall well beyond his physical beauty, style and grace, Grant was one of our best in all genre of film. IMHO! BUT, if I had a gun to my head I'd have to go with Patti on this one and choose Grant's performance in PENNY SERENADE. He deserved several Oscar nominations, a few for the films you list. However, in PENNY he makes us laugh and breaks our hearts in a film that is all too often overlooked. I have a deep affection for this one so there it is.<br /><br />I'll add that as far as a show of comedic force, I'd pit Grant's performance in THE AWFUL TRUTH up there with the other screwballs. But, KUDOS to you, Rick, for even attempting this. As always, a great read!<br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-37820587286457565722013-08-26T21:10:31.810-04:002013-08-26T21:10:31.810-04:00BRINGING UP BABY is number one for me too.
I would...BRINGING UP BABY is number one for me too.<br />I would add ARSENIC AND OLD LACE in second place.<br /><br />NOTORIOUS would be third.<br /><br />HIS GIRL FRIDAY, fourth.<br /><br />THE PHILADELPHIA STORY fifth.<br /><br />I always get the vague impression that Grant's 'serious' performances made him either uneasy or out and out embarrassed. Don't know why I say that, but it applies to most of his serious roles except for NOTORIOUS and maybe THE PHILADELPHIA STORY. Though in this movie he is not the most likable person on the planet and its hard to believe Grant as an alcoholic. Okay, maybe I'll remove TPS from contention...Maybe not.<br /><br />All I can say is that I never get tired of watching Grant in BRINGING UP BABY and ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Everything else I can take or leave. I'm sorry but there it is. I always believed that Grant should have been (at least) nominated for ARSENIC.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-80815718366964808962013-08-26T20:56:19.257-04:002013-08-26T20:56:19.257-04:00I happily disagree with all these choices, except ...I happily disagree with all these choices, except for "North by Northwest", but there are enough wonderful Cary Grant performances for dozens of top 5 lists.<br /><br />However, this was a delightful post -- very enjoyable reading.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-28491543800377014502013-08-26T19:39:17.999-04:002013-08-26T19:39:17.999-04:00I love the Bishops Wife but not sure its number on...I love the Bishops Wife but not sure its number one. Bringing up Baby should be. Where is Charade?..<br />And I love Arsenic and Old Lace but I read he felt he overacted. And yes...My girl Friday. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-31557832593423264922013-08-26T15:59:44.614-04:002013-08-26T15:59:44.614-04:00"Notorious" should be No. 1. By a landsl..."Notorious" should be No. 1. By a landslide.Dan Day, Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05896579878291701895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-90619877093264463332013-08-26T13:19:50.613-04:002013-08-26T13:19:50.613-04:00My late father's favourite Grant performance i...My late father's favourite Grant performance is from "Penny Serenade". My first Cary Grant movie was "Father Goose". Loved scruffy old Walter!<br /><br />My top 5:<br /><br />North by Northwest<br />Bringing Up Baby<br />The Talk of the Town<br />His Girl Friday<br />Penny SerenadeCaftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-1687465244932998722013-08-26T12:52:35.779-04:002013-08-26T12:52:35.779-04:00Cary Grant never gave a bad performance. But my vo...Cary Grant never gave a bad performance. But my votes for "Best" would be "People Will Talk", "Notorious", "Penny Serenade", "An Affair to Remember" and "None But the Lonely Heart".Patriciahttp://movienightgroup.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-33493446895233970392013-08-26T10:39:10.905-04:002013-08-26T10:39:10.905-04:00Charade, Notorious, North by Northwest, To Catch a...Charade, Notorious, North by Northwest, To Catch a Thief, Father Goose. The camera loved him like no other actor.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13429022396677874310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-14561133207071084592013-08-26T09:49:05.011-04:002013-08-26T09:49:05.011-04:00I can't speak to his "best" performa...I can't speak to his "best" performances. I'm not good at judging an actor's abilities. My five favorite Cary Grant performances are: Father Goose, North by Northwest, His Girl Friday, Bringing Up Baby, and The Bachelor and The Bobby Soxer. I must admit I've never cared for Philadelphia Story.Happy Miserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475962640059467570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-42081737154006326502013-08-26T09:19:01.167-04:002013-08-26T09:19:01.167-04:00I think Cary's best performance is his Academy...I think Cary's best performance is his Academy Award-nominated performance in "Penny Serenade." That also happens to be my favorite of his films.<br /><br />Patti https://www.blogger.com/profile/12931836399684850729noreply@blogger.com