How do you feel about the films of today?
CG: They lack a certain kind of ease and graciousness about life. I deplore the language used in today’s films. When I was making pictures, we couldn’t even say “damn.” We were not permitted to make sexually explicit films, and I don’t know if I would have if I could have. The whole business today is blood and heavy breathing.
From Evenings With Cary Grant: Recollections in His Own Words and by Those Who Knew Him Best
By Nancy Nelson.
Chris I wish I weren’t booked, I adore Cary Grant, my kind of man!!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Cary Grant was a GENTLEMAN, and a remarkable actor (underrated in my opinion), who delivered very convincing performances. His films were quite entertaining, and many times a vehicle to deliver a lesson on fashion and style, making of this man a truly style ICON.
My 3 favorite movies are:
1- The Philadelphia history
2- North by Northwest
3- Gunga Din
Thought I think his best performance was in Notorious
And my favorite attires in movies:
1- The blue suit in North by northwest
2- The striped fisherman sweater on To catch a Thief
3- The sport jacket he wears the morning of the wedding at the end of The Philadelphia history
Karena, I have to admit to feeling like a million bucks after reading that book. Highly recommended.
pedro, indeed! That sport coat in The Philadelphia Story is interesting. Sort of a proto-Nehru. It has historic roots though.
Well said, Mr. Grant–and that is why we enjoy his movies over and over again, and, of course, admire his great style.
BarbaraG
Cary Grant is Cary Grant, he was an icon, he is an icon and he will always be an icon.