Comments on: Gladys Cooper: A Natural Aristocrat Part 1 http://moviemorlocks.com/2009/10/14/gladys-cooper-a-natural-aristocrat-part-1/ MovieMorlocks.com is the official blog for Turner Classic Movies (TCM). No topic is too obscure or niche to be excluded from our film discussions. And we welcome your comments on our blogs and bloggers. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:12:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: TCM's Classic Movie Blog http://moviemorlocks.com/2009/10/14/gladys-cooper-a-natural-aristocrat-part-1/#comment-11679 TCM's Classic Movie Blog Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:58:02 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=15150#comment-11679 [...] only son to “an unsuitable” girl, she sent him off to the trenches of World War I. And Gladys Cooper brought the Bad Mom to an artistic high point with her portrayal of lethally clinging matriarchs in [...] [...] only son to “an unsuitable” girl, she sent him off to the trenches of World War I. And Gladys Cooper brought the Bad Mom to an artistic high point with her portrayal of lethally clinging matriarchs in [...]

]]> By: la peregrina http://moviemorlocks.com/2009/10/14/gladys-cooper-a-natural-aristocrat-part-1/#comment-10430 la peregrina Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:51:01 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=15150#comment-10430 Reading that Gladys was a child model and then a Gaiety Girl makes me think of Evelyn Nesbit, also a child model with iconic good looks, who became (the American equivalent of a Gaiety Girl) a Floradora Girl. If Nesbit had not been involved in "The Murder of the Century," I wonder if her life would have turned out as Gladys Cooper's did. Reading that Gladys was a child model and then a Gaiety Girl makes me think of Evelyn Nesbit, also a child model with iconic good looks, who became (the American equivalent of a Gaiety Girl) a Floradora Girl. If Nesbit had not been involved in “The Murder of the Century,” I wonder if her life would have turned out as Gladys Cooper’s did.

]]> By: TCM’s Classic Movie Blog http://moviemorlocks.com/2009/10/14/gladys-cooper-a-natural-aristocrat-part-1/#comment-10404 TCM’s Classic Movie Blog Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:39:05 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=15150#comment-10404 [...] “Who cares how old I am? Who cares how long ago it was since I first played Peter Pan? Who remembers me as the Novice in The Dove Uncaged? I don’t even remember myself as Pamela in The Pursuit of Pamela so why on earth should you? Why do theatre programmes always concentrate on the past? This is the performance that matters.  This is the challenge…the theatre today is as much a part of my life as it ever was, but I am not I suppose a dedicated actress, there’s too much else going on. Children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren and houses and gardens and dogs and cats and marmalade and curries…” Upcoming Gladys Cooper films on TCM can be seen here. Part One of this Two Part Profile can be seen here. [...] [...] “Who cares how old I am? Who cares how long ago it was since I first played Peter Pan? Who remembers me as the Novice in The Dove Uncaged? I don’t even remember myself as Pamela in The Pursuit of Pamela so why on earth should you? Why do theatre programmes always concentrate on the past? This is the performance that matters.  This is the challenge…the theatre today is as much a part of my life as it ever was, but I am not I suppose a dedicated actress, there’s too much else going on. Children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren and houses and gardens and dogs and cats and marmalade and curries…” Upcoming Gladys Cooper films on TCM can be seen here. Part One of this Two Part Profile can be seen here. [...]

]]> By: Jacqueline T Lynch http://moviemorlocks.com/2009/10/14/gladys-cooper-a-natural-aristocrat-part-1/#comment-10345 Jacqueline T Lynch Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:04:43 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=15150#comment-10345 You've picked another favorite. Extraordinary actress, and a terrific review of her work. You’ve picked another favorite. Extraordinary actress, and a terrific review of her work.

]]> By: Joe aka Mongo http://moviemorlocks.com/2009/10/14/gladys-cooper-a-natural-aristocrat-part-1/#comment-10335 Joe aka Mongo Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:23:17 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=15150#comment-10335 Moira, your appreciation of character actors thus far has been extraordinary. All three blogs and all favorites of mine were most interesting and informative. The rare images were also a treat. Moira, your appreciation of character actors thus far has been extraordinary. All three blogs and all favorites of mine were most interesting and informative. The rare images were also a treat.

]]> By: Richard Harland Smith http://moviemorlocks.com/2009/10/14/gladys-cooper-a-natural-aristocrat-part-1/#comment-10305 Richard Harland Smith Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:56:07 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=15150#comment-10305 Cooper's work in <b>The Black Cat</b> was hot stuff! Cooper’s work in The Black Cat was hot stuff!

]]> By: idawson http://moviemorlocks.com/2009/10/14/gladys-cooper-a-natural-aristocrat-part-1/#comment-10304 idawson Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:51:00 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=15150#comment-10304 Another great Morlocking article. I have always been fascinated by the body of work of Gladys Cooper. It is wonderful to get insight on what lead to her more identifiable performances. She was the definition of an English Rose, wasn't she? Eagerly anticipating Part 2! Another great Morlocking article. I have always been fascinated by the body of work of Gladys Cooper.

It is wonderful to get insight on what lead to her more identifiable performances. She was the definition of an English Rose, wasn’t she?

Eagerly anticipating Part 2!

]]> By: Patricia http://moviemorlocks.com/2009/10/14/gladys-cooper-a-natural-aristocrat-part-1/#comment-10303 Patricia Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:19:41 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=15150#comment-10303 I've been intrigued by Cooper and look forward to part 2. PS: The next time you're in Toronto, you must stop by for tea. I’ve been intrigued by Cooper and look forward to part 2.

PS: The next time you’re in Toronto, you must stop by for tea.

]]> By: Medusa http://moviemorlocks.com/2009/10/14/gladys-cooper-a-natural-aristocrat-part-1/#comment-10301 Medusa Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:02:31 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=15150#comment-10301 Can't wait for Part 2 of this great article about one of my most favorite and certainly one of the most memorable of character actresses! Gladys Cooper is super! Can’t wait for Part 2 of this great article about one of my most favorite and certainly one of the most memorable of character actresses! Gladys Cooper is super!

]]> By: suzidoll http://moviemorlocks.com/2009/10/14/gladys-cooper-a-natural-aristocrat-part-1/#comment-10300 suzidoll Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:51:18 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=15150#comment-10300 I am glad I am the first to tell you that this is a terrific article on Cooper. I just read a book about WWI, of which I know very little, and your introduction really struck me. Also, I once found one of those ancient postcards from the same time frame featuring an actor I had not heard of. Maybe I will write up something about him, though he not at all well known. Nicely done. I am glad I am the first to tell you that this is a terrific article on Cooper. I just read a book about WWI, of which I know very little, and your introduction really struck me. Also, I once found one of those ancient postcards from the same time frame featuring an actor I had not heard of. Maybe I will write up something about him, though he not at all well known. Nicely done.

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