tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post6426685902473039314..comments2024-03-24T04:12:24.783-04:00Comments on A PERSON IN THE DARK: The Bennett Sisters: It Runs in the BloodFlickChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-11651414782277379192019-05-05T22:00:10.857-04:002019-05-05T22:00:10.857-04:00Joel IMcICrea can't be a wench! A wench Is a w...Joel IMcICrea can't be a wench! A wench Is a woman wIth a hurtful character.<br />Reenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771252202629518238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-35363444075747703412019-05-05T15:23:33.252-04:002019-05-05T15:23:33.252-04:00I have seen all of Joan Bennett's movies excep...I have seen all of Joan Bennett's movies except for 7 that were made between 1929 and 1932. My favorite movies of hers were primarily those from Trade Winds to The Reckless Moment. I now watch Dark Shadows five nights a week on the decades Channel, at midnight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14357997493974592560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-8858465476724589482018-02-15T17:00:38.769-05:002018-02-15T17:00:38.769-05:00I am so glad that Joan and Constance were successf...I am so glad that Joan and Constance were successful in life but the world has no room for such losers as Barbara. She wasn't as pretty as her sisters and didn't deserve success or happiness.someckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641252205518304311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-91325165586830446142014-07-09T06:37:07.213-04:002014-07-09T06:37:07.213-04:00Hi Patty. I can see you making the mistake about ...Hi Patty. I can see you making the mistake about Myrna. It was a very calm and maternal role. And I love the Cole Porter lyric about Hedy/Joan.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-10170088290003055752014-07-09T06:36:04.027-04:002014-07-09T06:36:04.027-04:00Le - oh, I know - Barbara's story is so very s...Le - oh, I know - Barbara's story is so very sad. I most know of her through Louise Brooks and, as we know, Brooks was a harsh critic of all things (including herself).FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-75339314362030672972014-07-09T06:35:00.909-04:002014-07-09T06:35:00.909-04:00SIlver Screenings - WOman in the Window is a great...SIlver Screenings - WOman in the Window is a great film and a great showcase for Joan.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-86207396268888756802014-07-09T06:34:19.839-04:002014-07-09T06:34:19.839-04:00Hi Rick Yes, the first time I knew of JOan was in ...Hi Rick Yes, the first time I knew of JOan was in Dark Shadows and then Father of the Bride. I was amazed at how beautiful and famous she was.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-34308666026069949182014-07-08T22:59:57.851-04:002014-07-08T22:59:57.851-04:00I admire Joan Bennett for having the self-confiden...I admire Joan Bennett for having the self-confidence to not only go brunette after having Hollywood success as a blonde, but also for going head-to-head (literally) with Hedy Lamarr, looks-wise. Luckily, Hedy was very European and Joan was very American or it could've been even more confusing.<br /><br />Though Joan and Myrna Loy don't much resemble each other, I mistook Joan for Myrna in "Father of the Bride" when I first saw it as a child and, probably because the role was very "Myrna," it was a long time before I noticed my mistake.<br /><br />Great stuff as always, Chick.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-25701492154022340772014-07-08T22:46:56.560-04:002014-07-08T22:46:56.560-04:00Joan is my favorite of the sisters, and thank you ...Joan is my favorite of the sisters, and thank you so much for such a great, informative post. I'm another rader who feels sorry for Barbara :'(<br />Kisses!Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-81943382832015976072014-07-08T20:58:34.564-04:002014-07-08T20:58:34.564-04:00I had NO IDEA Barbara B. committed suicide. That i...I had NO IDEA Barbara B. committed suicide. That is so sad.<br /><br />They sound fascinating, each one of them. By coincidence, I saw "Woman in the Window" for the first time this past weekend. As you pointed out, Joan is terrific as a noir dame.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-76765991152137154522014-07-07T22:32:43.811-04:002014-07-07T22:32:43.811-04:00A fascinating post, especially since I knew nothin...A fascinating post, especially since I knew nothing about Barbara's sad life. I first became familiar with Joan through...yes...DARK SHADOWS. My dad told me she had been a movie star and had a sister who was also an actress. It took me a few years to catch up on Constance's work. Joan was always a distinctive presence. Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-64209574922274119962014-07-06T20:38:31.916-04:002014-07-06T20:38:31.916-04:00Hi Christian. Oh, Constance is by far my favorite ...Hi Christian. Oh, Constance is by far my favorite - she was such a beauty and wore clothes like mad. Plus, she sure knew how to snag a husband!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-5718408165738242472014-07-06T20:37:41.847-04:002014-07-06T20:37:41.847-04:00Thank you, Inge. Isn't it a great story? I bar...Thank you, Inge. Isn't it a great story? I barely did it justice - each one is a full bio in itself.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-21835277286477722962014-07-06T18:59:22.902-04:002014-07-06T18:59:22.902-04:00Thanks for writing about the sisters Bennett, such...Thanks for writing about the sisters Bennett, such a remarkable acting family. Consctance was such a natural for the 30s sleek clotheshorse movies - I loved her best in Topper. And Joan was so good in so many films.A wonderful post FlickChick. Christian Esquevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442827724576856379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-82155569647655878502014-07-06T18:37:42.669-04:002014-07-06T18:37:42.669-04:00Terrific post. I never knew the story of these si...Terrific post. I never knew the story of these sisters. Beautifully illustrated and well-written, as always! Inge Greguschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323620113075447220noreply@blogger.com