— Dorothy Bussy (née Strachey), Olivia (1949)

“Yet oh! I sighed, how willingly I would die to make her happy.”

#my dating life

THE HEIRESS (1949) directed by William Wyler

Oscar Nominee of All Time Tournament: Round 1, Group A

(info about nominees under the poll)

SUSANNAH YORK (1939-2011)

NOMINATIONS:

Supporting- 1969 for They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

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OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND (1916-2020)

NOMINATIONS:

Supporting- 1939 for Gone with the Wind

Lead- 1941 for Hold Back the Dawn, 1946 for The Snake Pit

WINS:

Lead- 1946 for To Each His Own, 1949 for The Heiress

popping into people's asks this morning!

what's your favorite film of all time that you want everyone you know to watch and enjoy?

Hi there!

So uh, I guess if anyone has seen my blog, I'm a sucker for classics, and I don't have one favourite film of all time. So I'll give you 3:

1. The Apartment (1960)

This is by far the funniest and darkest film I've ever seen- the harsh reality of wanting what makes us happy in exchange for our morals is the theme of the movie and is handled quite deftly by Billy Wilder. I think this is my Casablanca preference and everyone has to watch this movie at least once.

2. The Bachelor and The Bobby Soxer (1947)

Cary Grant should've made more than just 3 movies with Myrna Loy, that's all I'll say about this one.

3. Holiday (1938)

This movie is an eye opener for a lot of us in today's day and age- what constitutes "living" is the core question and Cary Grant's character is a phenomenal guy. Plus we get to see some acrobats and some really lovey dovey expressions.

Thanks once again @disasterbiwriter

P.S. I wanted to consider adding The Heiress, but I doubt people would really enjoy it so ... but it's a wonderful movie and Olivia De Havilland is exceptional as always

The Heiress (William Wyler, 1949)

Olivia de Havilland and Montgomery Clift in "The heiress"(1949)

In the mid-1800's, the wealthy Sloper family - widowed surgeon Dr. Austin Sloper, his adult daughter Catherine Sloper (Dr. Sloper's only surviving child), and Dr. Sloper's recently widowed sister Lavinia Penniman - live in an opulent house at 16 Washington Square, New York City. They have accrued their wealth largely through Dr. Sloper's hard work. Despite the lessons that Dr. Sloper has paid for in all the social graces for her, Catherine is a plain, simple, awkward and extremely shy woman who spends all her free time alone doing embroidery when she is not doting on her father. Catherine's lack of social charm and beauty - unlike her deceased mother - is obvious to Dr. Sloper, who hopes that Lavinia will act as her guardian in becoming more of a social person, and ultimately as chaperon if Catherine were ever to meet the right man. The first man ever to show Catherine any attention is the handsome Morris Townsend, who she met at a family party. Catherine is initially uncertain as to Morris' intentions, never having been called on before by a gentleman, but she quickly falls in love with him, as he does with her. They plan to be married. Being a romantic, Lavinia does whatever she can to advance their relationship. However, Dr. Sloper does not trust Morris, believing him to be a fortune hunter who is only interested in Catherine for her sizable inheritance. His beliefs are strengthened after a candid discussion with Morris' sister, Mrs. Montgomery. Dr. Sloper does whatever he can to prevent the two from getting married - the entire reason for his disapproval which he does not fully disclose to either Catherine or Morris - including taking Catherine away for an extended European vacation. Ultimately, incidents with both her father and Morris permanently change Catherine's view of life.

on longing

kim addonizio what is this thing called love: poems: “blues for roberto” (via @fawnaura​) \\ ernest hemingway the complete works: “the old man and the sea” \\ adonis selected poems (tr. khaled mattawa) \\ sylvia plath the unabridged journals of sylvia plath, 1950-1962 \\ vladimir nabokov in a letter to his wife véra (14 july 1926) \\ hillary gravendyk quarrel (via @typewriter-worries​) \\ dorothy strachey olivia (1949) \\ sappho from anne carson’s if not, winter: fragments of sappho (via @theoptia​) \\ kim addonizio lucifer at the starlite (via @typewriter-worries​)

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Yes, I can be very cruel. I have been taught by masters.

OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND as CATHERINE SLOPER

THE HEIRESS (1949) | dir. William Wyler

This distinctive pearl necklace was designed by Joseff of Hollywood, who created jewelry for many films during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Because Joseff was not contracted to a particular studio, he was able to rent out his pieces to all of the film studios.

The above necklace first appeared on Kay Francis as Donna Lucia d’Alvadorez in the 1941 adaptation of Charley’s Aunt. In 1945 it appeared on Marsha Hunt as Constance Scott in The Valley of Decision. The following year saw it worn on the neck of Nella Walker as Mrs. Lawrence Tyburt Patterson Sr. in Two Sisters from Boston. 1947’s Northwest Outpost used it on Lenore Ulric as Baroness Kruposny. Ilona Massey was next to wear the piece as Madame Egelichi in the 1949 Love Happy. 

In the 1952 adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s novel My Cousin Rachel, Olivia de Havilland wore the necklace as Countess Rachel Sangalletti Ashley, and it features somewhat in the plot of the production. Richard Burton’s character gives the necklace to Rachel as a symbolic gesture that he wishes to marry her, which sets the remainder of the story into motion. The passage in the novel describing the necklace says:

There were four strands. They fastened around the neck like a band, with a single diamond clasp.

The description in the novel obviously does not match its representation on screen, but it is a beautiful necklace nonetheless. 

Finally, in 1987, the necklace was seen on Joan Collins’ character Alexis Carrington Colby in the episode of Dynasty entitled The Fair. 

The necklace eventually went up for auction at Julien’s Auctions in the 2017 Joseff of Hollywood: Treasures from the Vault. The action describes the piece as: 

A triple-strand, tiered necklace of alternating simulated diamonds and pearls with pearl drops. The necklace has four simulated mabe pearl medallions and is stamped on the back “Joseff Hollywood.”

To learn more about Joseff of Hollywood jewelry, you can visit their official website, or read Jewelry of the Stars: Creations from Joseff of Hollywood by Joanne Dubbs Ball.

Costume Credit: Dean, Eugene Joseff (Joseff of Hollywood), Veryfancydoilies, Katie S., Solidmoonlight

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‘— the amorphous deliquescence of sentimentality.’

— Dorothy Bussy (née Strachey), Olivia (1949)

Just started reading Olivia and oh man 8 pages in I’m already going crazy going stupid “love has always been the chief business of my life” shut up “nothing ever seemed spontaneously my own” shut UP

Olivia De Berardinis (Brn 1949), known professionally as Olivia, is famous for her paintings of women.

She became a contributor to Playboy in 1985 which ultimately led to her own monthly pinup page in the magazine.

Olivia Munn atop a 1949 Remington Rand All New

Poker Face Best Performances Parallel

Spoilers Ahead! If you haven't watched episode 6 of Poker Face, stop reading this...

So for those who have, do you remember when Charlie slams Kathleen Townsend's performance by ranking memorable performances. I believe they were:

Patrick Swayze- Roadhouse

Jennifer Jason Leigh- Single White Female

Christian Slater- True Romance

I happened to make my own list. My top 5 (because I hate having to choose 3) memorable performances are:

Olivia de Havilland- The Heiress

Lauren Bacall- Written on the Wind

Katherine Hepburn- Woman of the Year

Winona Ryder- Girl, Interrupted

Carey Mulligan- Promising Young Woman

Which are your favourite memorable performances?

Like, comment or reblog this post with your personal list!!!