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I just love her facial expressions! Yummy... ;D
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Nice biceps. I wonder what Barnabas would've said if Julia came strolling in the Old House wearing that, or that other outfit. Chortle... :D
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10 points for creativity on the hair...'do. ;)
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P: And beep beep to you, darlings. {cackling} Really, where do you thing I got this lovely hat from, hmm?
Sigh - sorry, she was pinching my ass to say something... >:D
And believe it or not, that was only a generous sampling of the pics {gulp}. I need help. LOL
Hugs from the chilly NE,
Heather [banana][/b]
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LOL! Those were some fabulous pics of Grayson! What movie/movies are they from? I remember listening to an interview for the Ron Barry Show, and Grayson was talking about doing a French film. Anyone know the names of the movies she's done? Thanks!
Ciao,
Mel
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Anyone know the names of the movies she's done?
For the newbies .. .Grayson's resume http://hometown.aol.com/allard1234/ghresume.htm
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Great captures Heather! [thumb] Thanks so much for sharing them.
I've never seen this film, but it looks like it must be such a hoot. [lghy]
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Thanks for the great captures, Heather. I've always wondered what Grayson looked like in that film. Had to laugh - I had the very same thought about her biceps just before I read your comment. LOL. I vaguely recall Diana Vreeland, the former editor of Vogue, and on whom Grayson's character was based, and her look was definitely way out, avant garde and considered quite chic - yet one that few women could pull off without looking like a complete clown. But...what's that image on her t-shirt - a skull or a sock monkey? Can't tell. Hard to imagine Grayson going from the repressed lesbian schoolteacher in "Iguana" to playing this over-the-top character. Ahhhh, but that's what makes her so great [clap] [cheerleader] [cheer]
Countess
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Honestly, I have to say that Grayson looks stunning with her hair pulled back.
Thanks for posting thess captures, Heather. I don't think I'd ever have had the opportunity to have seen how Grayson looked in this film otherwise. It is a rare treat for me. :-*
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...And take a gander at Julia99's new avatar! I have never seen that still of Grayson before and it is absolutely fabulous. For me there is nothing more exciting than seeing a picture I've never seen before of something that I'm into. Especially something from long ago.
(Happy) dom
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I, too, love J99's new avatar. Is it possible to put a bigger picture up for a better look at that elegant portrait?
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Those were some fabulous pics of Grayson! What movie/movies are they from?
Dearest Mel, with the exception of the final capture that is from "Satan in High Heels," all the screen caps are from, to quote Heather in her Part 1 post, "the divine one's 1966 film, 'Qui Ļtes-vous, Polly Magoo?'" :D
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I, too, love J99's new avatar. Is it possible to put a bigger picture up for a better look at that elegant portrait?
It'll be in the book darlings ..
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Hi Countess,
glad to hear you have such appreciation for the Divine One! Yes, Her fans are LEGION!
Just FYI, that isn't a t-shirt she's wearing in that final sequence--it's a short-sleeved cheongsam styled dress. The thing that you thought might be a monkey is actually an immense brooch that's pinned to the center of her bosom.
A commercial release of this film came out in Japan last year. There are ridiculous complications around the distro rights for Polly Maggoo. I read a review of the Japanese import in the French gay culture mag, Tetu, the last time I was up in Canada at my boyfriend's place.
I have been lucky enough to see it the movie in the theatre four times to date. It's fun to see some of the details, such as the fact that in the first scene, those things she's clutching in her lap are a pair of sunglasses and a packet of Marlboros.
Also, it's worth noting that Delphine Seyrig, a French cult actress who appeared in such classic films as Last Year at Marienbad and Donkey-skin (Peau d'ane) a Jacques Demy Catherine Deneuve vehicle, had a small role in Polly Maggoo. Of course most of us know Delphine best for her Goddessy performance in Daughters of Darkness, in which she appeared opposite gorgeous, talented John Karlen.
G.
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the last time I was up in Canada at my boyfriend's place.
[angryf] BOYFRIEND??!?!?! That's it! The wedding's off! You BEAST! You BEEEEEEEEEEEEEAST! [angryf]
Anyway, <sniff> I just wanted to say that I love these pics, not having seen POLLY MAGOO. Rumor has it that there will be a screening in Philadelphia this year.
This really does seem like the perfect movie for me: Grayson, Delphine (who also appeared in Truffaut's STOLEN KISSES), super model Peggy Moffitt, and lots of 1960s fashions.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to soak in a hot bath and try to wash off the taint of betrayal...
Alone again, naturally,
Jean-Claude
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[angryf] BOYFRIEND??!?!?! That's it! The wedding's off! You BEAST! You BEEEEEEEEEEEEEAST! [angryf]
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to soak in a hot bath and try to wash off the taint of betrayal...
Alone again, naturally,
Jean-Claude
how is this a surprise .. were you not a part of the "group marriage" discussion at the bar in Tarrytown. . i seem to recall your pretty face--
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....Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to soak in a hot bath and try to wash off the taint of betrayal...
[lghy]
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Anyway, <sniff> I just wanted to say that I love these pics, not having seen POLLY MAGOO. Rumor has it that there will be a screening in Philadelphia this year.
This really does seem like the perfect movie for me: Grayson, Delphine (who also appeared in Truffaut's STOLEN KISSES), super model Peggy Moffitt, and lots of 1960s fashions.
Oh, I'm so glad you liked them Dom, J-C, and the rest of yunz guys (thanks for the additional info, Steve). :-*
It really wasn't the best source to get captures from (grumble), but I couldn't resist sharing some of that graysonliciousness... {Why yes, I just made that word up - lol. Sorry J99 ;)} :-*
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to soak in a hot bath and try to wash off the taint of betrayal...
LOL...chuckle. Poor thing - and after all the trouble we were going through to get the perfect gown...come now, I'm sure you two can arrive at some sort of an arrangement-- >:D
Hugs,
Tired minx [13]
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Thanks for the info, Gothick. Hmm...still looks like a monkey face to me (the "image" on her "t-shirt", people! ). Cool hair. But very dangerous with low-flying bats around ;D
Countess
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Thanks for the info, Gothick. Hmm...still looks like a monkey face to me (the "image" on her "t-shirt", people! ). Cool hair. But very dangerous with low-flying bats around ;D
Countess
I guess it does sorta look like a t-shirt from that viewpoint, but its definitely not.... (More caps from "Polly Maggoo" -- sorry again these aren't super-crisp quality :()
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I must see this movie!
Does Grayson speak French in this flick, or do we hear a French woman's voice overdub?
Did Grayson ever speak of her experience making this film? Did she enjoy it?
I wonder if Dan Curtis had seen this movie if he would have had any reservations about using Grayson for the Dr Hoffman role? I'm not sure why, but I am under the impression that DCP didn't hold many auditions after the core cast had been found. But I may be pulling that impression out of thin air.
I wouldn't mind taking a day trip to see this move. I hope it is announced here when it comes to the NY/NJ/PA area again.
Thanks again, Heather, for the bonus captures!
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Hi Dom,
yes, Grayson speaks French throughout the movie. She already knew French but I'm sure she had a coach for her dialogue. She did talk about the experience of working on the movie a couple of times--from what I can determine, the most taxing part of it was being surrounded by a cast and crew all talking a foreign language nonstop ("It was HELL, honey!" she once exclaimed, and I think she was only half joking). I believe this was the period of Grayson's notorious tenancy of Gore Vidal's "unheated flat" in Paris, when she described herself "hopping like a frog across the lily-pads" of cushions strewn over the floor to avoid bare feet on cold boards first thing in the morning. Gore Vidal was a friend of Tennessee Williams, and GH had made friends with Williams during the Iguana shoot in Mexico.
Also, Grayson's casting on DS apparently happened through Bob Costello. There was no audition--her agent phoned and she went over that afternoon for the script run-through of her first episode. Once she was on board, she managed to charm both DC *and* his wife--no mean feat! That's our gal!
Poor JC--I have trampled upon your most tender, maidenly feelings! Where are the Simple Joys of Maidenhood??? I'll have to pop something Briscoelicious and brawny in the post to you ASAP to soothe your understandably jangled nerves!
In conciliation, Steve
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I must see this movie!
I wouldn't mind taking a day trip to see this move. I hope it is announced here when it comes to the NY/NJ/PA area again.
Thanks again, Heather, for the bonus captures!
Fear not, Dom! I am on the alert and will post any news as soon as I receive it.
J-C
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Poor JC--I have trampled upon your most tender, maidenly feelings! Where are the Simple Joys of Maidenhood??? I'll have to pop something Briscoelicious and brawny in the post to you ASAP to soothe your understandably jangled nerves!
In conciliation, Steve
Mmmm...a bit of Briscoeliciousness...the perfect thing to get me through the rest of this Winter... ;)
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Poor JC--I have trampled upon your most tender, maidenly feelings! Where are the Simple Joys of Maidenhood??? I'll have to pop something Briscoelicious and brawny in the post to you ASAP to soothe your understandably jangled nerves!
For that reason alone, I love it when you two break up. Making up usually means the making of a new Briscoe-scrumpdillyicious collage. For now, I'll be content with these rare, outrageous shots of Grayson in "Magoo." Parlez-vous Francais maintenant, Heather ma cherie?
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I may sound stupid for asking this, but is the title something like, "Who You Are," or something to that effect? I haven't taken French for a good year, so I need to bone up on it again, especially because I have a placement test coming up for college soon. XD
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Poor JC--I have trampled upon your most tender, maidenly feelings! Where are the Simple Joys of Maidenhood??? I'll have to pop something Briscoelicious and brawny in the post to you ASAP to soothe your understandably jangled nerves!
For that reason alone, I love it when you two break up. Making up usually means the making of a new Briscoe-scrumpdillyicious collage. For now, I'll be content with these rare, outrageous shots of Grayson in "Magoo." Parlez-vous Francais maintenant, Heather ma cherie?
Well, I may have something Briscoe-related in the works for you boys... I just can't stand to see you suffer so. :-*
And Sandor, will you be my french teacher...darling? ;D :-*
I may sound stupid for asking this, but is the title something like, "Who You Are," or something to that effect? I haven't taken French for a good year, so I need to bone up on it again, especially because I have a placement test coming up for college soon. XD
No, you're in no way being stupid Ian (I feel for ya regarding french, and placement tests.) So Sorry for the confusion :-[ The name of the movie is "Qui Ļtes-vous, Polly Maggoo?" It's also known as "Who are you, Polly Maggoo?" (the english translation.) I was just being silly and combined the movie title with Grayson Hall's character, Miss Maxwell. ;)
Steve has already provided a wealth of info regarding this movie here on the board, but I forgot to mention before that some, who haven't already, may also want to check out the following informative and entertaining article (that was written by our own Steve, come to think of it - lol): http://hometown.aol.com/lynn1dave/grayson66.htm
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Aha. I inverted my verb and subject. XD
How I see "qui" and don't realize it's a question baffles me. I think though that I need to bone up more on my conditional, subjunctive, and futur simple conjugations. But ah well, sorry for leading it off-topic for a second there.
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am i totally wrong in this?i always thought that grayson was brought in because her husband sam hall was one of the show's writers.and it was he who wrote her from a supporting character into the lead.
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am i totally wrong in this?i always thought that grayson was brought in because her husband sam hall was one of the show's writers.and it was he who wrote her from a supporting character into the lead.
don't take this wrong (or personal) but YES YOU ARE ASBOLUTELY WRONG!! This is a notorious misnomer perpetuated unfortunately at DSFests by KLS (another actress named Honeypot or something played Julia first--) and Roger (my aching hair) Davis. In fact Grayson got the gig first and at a party at her apartment DC realized who her husband was and asked him to come to work on DS. That was about 3 months after she started--about the time Barnabas started terrorizing Julia--
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point taken. [a2a3]
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am i totally wrong in this?i always thought that grayson was brought in because her husband sam hall was one of the show's writers.and it was he who wrote her from a supporting character into the lead.
That's one of those DS misconceptions that get spread around as fact. And the person to blame for it is none other than Dan Curtis because it's a story he's often given in interviews. (I think he even repeated it at The Museum of Television & Radio event, so it appears on the DS Reunion DVD. ::)) But the truth is that you shouldn't always believe what DC says. The actual facts are that Grayson began working on DS in June of '67 and Sam didn't start writing for DS until that Octrober (his firt episode was taped on October 31st). However, DC seems to think he met Grayson because of a party she and Sam attended after Sam had first begun working on DS - but it's the reverse that's actually true.
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This is a notorious misnomer perpetuated unfortunately at DSFests by KLS (another actress named Honeypot or something played Julia first--) and Roger (my aching hair) Davis.
I'm probably going to regret giving him an excuse (;)), but at least RD has a good excuse to get it wrong because he didn't begin working on DS until several months after Grayson and Sam were already there, so he's merely repeating what he was led to believe. But KLS was there - and frequently played opposite Grayson to boot. ::)
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(another actress named Honeypot or something played Julia first--)
WHAT??? KLS actually said that another actress played La Hoffman?