All those amazing English ladies in the films are wonderful beyond words. I'm so happy I got to see them, and to come across them are so exciting. I'm 82 so I enjoyed these wonderful ladies.
@c.t.murray3632
Жыл бұрын
I love excellent acting, and Joan plowright Laurence Olivier and the other actors were excellent. Very engrossing story.
@verac.9253
Жыл бұрын
Joan Plowright is amazing.Powerful and has an excepcional talent!!👏👏
@martydoherty2660
2 ай бұрын
Stumbled across this. Really enjoyed it. Arthur Lowe is brilliant.
@sandraelder1101
2 жыл бұрын
What a treat to see a married couple performing together!
@GhilaPan
Ай бұрын
Thank you very much for posting! What an amazing acting!
@Wanamaker1946
Жыл бұрын
Joan Plowright was a spitting image of Eva Stotesbury…..jewels, dress, demeanor, on every level. She too was purchased for a price. What an excellent tale. I really wonder if Olivier’s character died prematurely of a broken heart. This was well written indeed. I shall surely watch it again.
@emobloom
2 ай бұрын
I could watch Joan Plowright monologue for hours
@graciefields898
2 жыл бұрын
A stunning performance by Dame Joan, as always.
@lovefunnyflicks
4 жыл бұрын
According to ''sir image'' review Daphne Laurelola is a fascinating and delightful 1978 TV adaptation of a play (Best Play of 1949), with Joan Plowright as the ostensibly titled character. She is actually Lady Pitts, the 50ish wife of the 87 year old Lord Pitts (Olivier). When the play opens, we find her knocking back numerous double brandies and commencing to sing and tell stories of her youth. Her apparent charm and eccentricities serve to entrance the young Polish student at the table next to her, who promptly decides she is his Beatrice, his Daphne.
@alanwood4717
Жыл бұрын
So very Excellent. Joan Plowright where have you been all my life! Olivier so glad to SEE close-up, Thank you Matt Jayes.
@allangilchrist5938
7 ай бұрын
Thank you Matt, such an enjoyable journey back to classy drama ( writing, cast and performances ). Also, it's a beautiful print and first class sound.
@lisastallingskeelor3328
4 жыл бұрын
Joan is a force all on her own. I recently saw her in an older production of a Shakespeare play where she played the male lead in disguise. She was BRILLIANT! Joan, Maggie and Judi are lifetime friends who’ve worked with one another in different forms over the decades. I watched a documentary last year where they reminisced about their times with “Larry”.
@lucindaarmour7422
3 жыл бұрын
That play would have been Merchant of Venice. She played Portia who dresses as a male to defend Antonio against Shylock in the Venice court. Olivier played Shylock.
@lisastallingskeelor3328
3 жыл бұрын
@@lucindaarmour7422 yes! That’s correct. I loved it.
@sandraelder1101
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. That’s a delightful documentary!
@christiananderson142
Жыл бұрын
Check her out in the John Sichel 1969 production of Twelfth Night. She plays a woman disguised as a man in that one, too, and she's awesome in it.
@sharonrogerstana9996
Жыл бұрын
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@kathleenhale7602
Жыл бұрын
A very odd play. Lovely performances by Olivier and Plowright. I loved it!
@bojack40
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting. I just watched this rather Pinteresque TV play (from an era of literally hundreds of excellent British plays for TV). These sorts of adult oriented films rarely get made now and our collective intellect is declining because of it I suspect.
@felixcantillef1605
4 жыл бұрын
She has beautiful voice! Remarkable.
@soniavadnjal7553
3 жыл бұрын
Artists. True artists. And I have to marvel at Olivier's diction. So clear, fluent.
@glamdolly30
Жыл бұрын
Granada TV's 'Laurence Olivier Presents' a series of classic dramas with all-star casts, broadcast on ITV 1976 - 78. Among the stars who appeared in the two series were Olivier himself and his wife Dame Joan Plowright, Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Helen Mirren, Joanne Woodward, Alan Bates, Carrie Fisher, Arthur Lowe, Edward Woodward and Malcom McDowell. The lavish sets show these were big budget productions, the like of which we sadly don't see on British television today! They were commissioned by Olivier's brother-in-law, Dame Joan's brother David Plowright who was a Granada bigwig at that time.
@factsoverfiction7826
4 ай бұрын
Very much appreciate this background information. Now able to seek out the series.
@philliplove9699
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful - how things have changed! Superb performances from such a talented cast.
@Super241946
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Arthur Lowe superb!
@JONAS-co4ut
Жыл бұрын
As always!
@marshhen
4 жыл бұрын
Than you for uploading this. Wonderful play. A treat to see Joan Plowright and Laurence Olivier play it.
@suchetadutta1570
3 жыл бұрын
Wow.. That's was some excellent acting... 👏👏
@janemcnaughten7275
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for this wonderful oasis in the middle of a pandemic. Jane in New Zealand 👏
@christinemartin63
Жыл бұрын
Humorous, thoughtful, poignant play -- how one's perspective changes with time, experience, and loss ... it's a wonder ....
@johnr9225
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best, if not the best, videos on this site. Joan and Lawrence are delightful, especially Joan whom I can’t get enough of.
@voyaristika5673
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Jayes! Thank goodness for film, that these fantastic performances can still be seen. They put most actors today to shame. What a treat!
@gaialina4786
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this pearl. It touched my heart. Everything and everybody was outstanding.
@curewish574
3 жыл бұрын
The greats of the stage - moving me to tears. They can do it at any age, in any role...
@biacampbell676
2 жыл бұрын
Plowright is a queen such talent, I love her!
@giusmaximus3541
3 жыл бұрын
She is simply an amazing person / actress
@bobs8206
4 жыл бұрын
Plowright and Olivier no more is necessary.
@carolejander
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully said Bob
@littlebrookreader949
3 жыл бұрын
Olivier 1 and Olivier 2. (Like Dr.Seuss’s Thing 1 and Thing 2!)
@annemariewhatley8088
3 жыл бұрын
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@user-bc9mn7gq2c
4 жыл бұрын
So glad they filmed this. Great cast. Some of Olivier's most natural screen acting I think. The original Kitty in London was Edith Evans of course -- can only imagine how great she was in this. Cant help feeling she might have brought an additional dimension to Kitty--given the role an edge, more danger.
@josepholeary3286
4 жыл бұрын
Was it acted in 1949? Plowright was only 20 then, now 90.
@josepholeary3286
4 жыл бұрын
Of course not, it's 1978. Launched in 1949 by Edith Evans.
@Frank-mm2yp
4 жыл бұрын
Possibly.Dame Joan Plowright was the third of Olivier's 3 wives; actress Vivien Leigh and Jill Esmond. One could say that Olivier and Plowright acting together could bring more" intimacy" into their roles; something not even Dame Edith Evans could provide.
@lisaprozzo6101
4 жыл бұрын
Oh dear, another man with three wives :)
@williamgardiner2010
3 жыл бұрын
@@lisaprozzo6101He married Jill Esmond when they were both very young. He married Joan Plowright after Vivien Leigh died quite suddenly of tubercolosis when her lungs filled up one night on her way to the bathroom and she suffocated.
@debrasaunders7200
3 жыл бұрын
What joy to watch this play. Thank you
@debrasaunders7200
3 жыл бұрын
It’s like a Ibson play but less boring
@mauricestanley6859
2 жыл бұрын
Very ... bittersweet. Love old Larry!
@liamphillips4406
5 жыл бұрын
Such a stunningly beautiful actress, with under soul and spirit. A glorious performance.
@rogerpropes7129
3 жыл бұрын
It may be a good role, but I see Vivien Leigh in it instead at that age, she was a little bit crazy herself.
@sharoncox4776
Жыл бұрын
@@rogerpropes7129 Manic depression. And am sure JP felt insecure with Olivier being formerly married to one of the most beautiful women in the world at the time.
@lindaanthony7890
Жыл бұрын
@@rogerpropes7129 funny, I see Leigh in that role too. But I wouldn’t characterize her as a “little bit crazy,” and, certainly not after reading her bio many years ago. She was a brilliant actress and a strikingly beautiful woman.
@davidholiday4494
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful and astonishing play and acting. It touched me very deeply.
@katiebrent3332
4 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful. Thank you so much.
@user-ec8tr3bk9o
11 ай бұрын
What an amazing piece of theatre, a pertinent expression of the Daphne-Apollo story. Joan Plowright expresses in an astounding way a tormented yet exceedingly gifted woman, perhaps something of a femme fatale, devouring yet also self-devouring,.
@r4b32t11
3 жыл бұрын
I watched this last night , loved every minute of it... 🤗
@lechat8533
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you for sharing :)
@robinmead5826
3 жыл бұрын
Stunning. A treat for the senses
@talmadge1926
2 жыл бұрын
I do not have sufficient words to thank you for this upload. Joan Plowright is truly stellar in this role. I cannot believe that Edith Evans was ever believable in this role. Too old. And whatever one can say about her she was never had the air of an ageing beauty. The fact that Olivier and she were married at the time makes it all the more poigniant. Wonderful also to see the extraordinary and always believable Wiloughby Goddard. Voted Play of the UK Year 1949 The year i was born.
@mattjayes7710
2 жыл бұрын
Hi talmadge, isn't that some coincidence this being voted the best play of the year in the very year you were born. I'm very glad you enjoy this recorded play, I can't say how I ambled upon it, I likely was trying to find DVDs at the library with John plowright in them. When I posted them to youtube, I thought I had made them private so that I had a place to find them when I needed them but instead as you see they aren't and as a result I have gotten thousands of people see this and another movie I posted that they might not ever had the opportunity to see, so I'm quite happy about that though I've stopped worrying so much about KZitem coming after me for copyright infringement but then I suppose I have gamed nothing commercially from these, perhaps this is the Achilles heel that allows them to remain for people like yourself and others to view them. Have a wonderful day.
@talmadge1926
Жыл бұрын
@lisakirstin Edith Evans led the original cast in 1949.
@carolmac5944
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this lovely play.
@weemonsterbtw
2 жыл бұрын
You can easily tell this was made when British production companies had some of the best sound departments in the business. Actors/actresses were taught to properly enunciate not like todays mumbling "stars"
@silviabrunialti3342
3 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful, it’s almost like I don’t know what hit me.
@danielguillermo7055
3 жыл бұрын
I guess it's pretty randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to stream new series online?
@lanebrycen8762
3 жыл бұрын
@Daniel Guillermo I watch on FlixZone. Just google for it :)
@brendabarrowable
3 жыл бұрын
What an original play. Glorious performance by Joan but it is Vivian’s play. Amazingly natural performance by Olivier . Has it been performed very much and if not why not should be in every theatrical play list.
@Super241946
3 жыл бұрын
Where would one get actors of this calibre to play the parts. Wishful thinking!
@myotheraccountonothe
3 жыл бұрын
This is simply fascinating 😌 Thank You for the upload ❤️
@MultiSirens
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant thank you!
@jccurran9327
4 жыл бұрын
I do so love Joan P. Oliver. I think she is a great actress and am never disappointed! I was surprised to learn that Joan and Lawrence were married but pleased that 2 greats got together. Thanks so much for a great upload. I sure appreciate seeing this. Best wishes to all!
@xristosntaraktsis1810
6 жыл бұрын
Its an excellent play...
@angloaust1575
2 ай бұрын
The quality of mercy is not strained! The Merchant of venice
@edwardgeorge4881
2 жыл бұрын
Kept me glued to my seat! Wonderful acting!💐❤️
@Uluwehi_Knecht
Жыл бұрын
That floral dress is almost as magnificent as her acting.
@shananalexander9789
2 жыл бұрын
Matt, I’m just now seeing this, so I am 4 years behind. Thank you for the upload. I would love to see more of Plowrights movies. Dame Plowright. She is one of my favorite actresses.
@joshuaisenhoward2921
3 жыл бұрын
My god that was beautiful!
@Vera-kh8zj
Жыл бұрын
"a new form of slavery" yes. And Olivier is of course a gift
@silkyway6575
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how she managed to remember her lines. And Gooch reminded me of one of the old guys in the little box seat in The Muppets!
@Frank-mm2yp
4 жыл бұрын
Acting in theater, movies and TV was what Joan Plowright did for a living for most of her life. It was her business as a professional to train herself to remember her lines. Since this play was filmed or taped for Brit TV they could also stop and go over the dialog if/when they made any mistakes.
@patriciaoreilly8907
3 ай бұрын
Silly amusing question 😂😂😂😂
@hbena3747
4 жыл бұрын
Loved it.
@anaale1306
2 жыл бұрын
My support always with my Dear Vivien Leigh🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 What a very brave woman! The Only Queen!
@mattjayes7710
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ana, Yes I loved Vivien Leigh too, but she's not in this play -based film..
@sarahhiggins7285
Жыл бұрын
An incredible story, by god!!
@davidmichaelsnellgrove1918
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved it!!❤❤
@dsantamaria713
3 жыл бұрын
Positively brilliant by all accounts.. Exquisite performance!❤
@runandraisans6055
2 жыл бұрын
Marvellous
@olafslartibartfast5248
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Fabulous!
@writeract2
3 жыл бұрын
what a treasure.
@-Reagan
7 ай бұрын
Vincent is a diamond. Would that we all had such a dark, strong caretaker.
@rutbrea8796
Жыл бұрын
"Am a millionaire and millionaires don't make money by giving it away.". Hahaha 🤣😂 I like that 😢😮
@junerobertson4389
3 жыл бұрын
Joan has a lovely, expressive face.
@atthebijou8209
Жыл бұрын
21:15 Arthur Lowe, what a treasure.
@Josemjkno
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! So many truths in this.Thank you for the uplpoad.
@odd0odium
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know what to say. I'm at awe. Thank you uploader.
@pickybitch2707
3 жыл бұрын
Olivier’s voice was sublime 🥰
@michaeligoe3935
2 жыл бұрын
7:18 Good heavens, it's Mr Creosote !
@debrasaunders7200
3 жыл бұрын
Would have loved to see Vivian acting this part as she lived rye role
@christiananderson4909
2 жыл бұрын
Whoever is cultivating this account: watch Plowright in Twelfth Night (1969). She's great in it.
@mattjayes7710
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Will look for it.
@terry4137
3 жыл бұрын
Damn, Joan P. O., was a pretty women with a beautiful figure.🌹
@somethingbright4268
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@lindacarruthers3423
Жыл бұрын
Joan and Plowright are such unprepossessing names . Together they conjure up for me a little country girl . plain simple,pleasant, and kind . She marries a farmer ,has five children all of whom resemble each other and their parents in character. She gets bosomy and fat . The changes are not noticed by her doting husband who loves her as he always has . But no …. What we have is a remarkable woman , a brilliant beautiful actress who captures our attention admiration and hearts .
@monnie1027
Жыл бұрын
I love this!❤️😁👍
@brendasorrelles3253
3 жыл бұрын
Most excellent.
@carolinebarnes6832
4 жыл бұрын
This is Captain Mainwaring from Dad's army!
@jdrancho1864
3 жыл бұрын
Captain Mainwaring and Colonel Simmerson, together at last.
@kathyflorcruz552
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing.
@rosebud3971
4 жыл бұрын
What a gem of a play-where does one begin...?
@atthebijou8209
Жыл бұрын
with the name of the playwright
@kennethbooker4955
2 жыл бұрын
Another British film good cast
@davidjames9626
5 ай бұрын
The Greeks..beautiful...
@leemackie8434
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant 👏👏💕👍
@monnie1027
6 ай бұрын
❤this!
@ed9763
2 жыл бұрын
Absolute brilliance all round.
@margaretgreenwood4243
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@davidjames9626
4 жыл бұрын
We have lost the integrity embodied in this play: I only hope it returns..
@carolinebarnes6832
4 жыл бұрын
It can't return as it was, but will return as something else, the next turn of the spiral, or the next swing of the pendulum. As individuals our concern is to embody the highest integrity possible to us.
@321bytor
3 жыл бұрын
Just what folk said in 1949. And every year before and since
@lucyhernandez2163
Жыл бұрын
Is wonderful to see this play
@gardenlover9663
2 ай бұрын
Now that's a twist!
@iwasglad122
3 жыл бұрын
Trying to work out where I'd seen the large gentleman before.....then it came to me. The actor played Professor Siblington in Porterhouse Blue. Willoughby Goddard unless I'm mistaken.
@jerrykeenan1848
4 ай бұрын
thanks
@mimimatasar3699
3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous
@Lytton333
3 жыл бұрын
Young men are apt to be carry around their unworldly passions in the suitcase of young conceits. Since equality is the contemporary shibboleth young woman are following suit as well these days. The current modes are for the frissons of cardboard placard justice, not Dante-esque shimmerings. However, plus ca change..
@richardgraham5598
2 жыл бұрын
art imitating life exceptionally well; might I add. 🏆
@karenjanicehollick1545
Жыл бұрын
When had true talent with out woke , society could say things and do as pleased without prevail , sad now have to conform !
@zacktong8105
2 жыл бұрын
Well it certainly picked up toward the end of this very strange story.
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