tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post8483456401763199321..comments2024-02-05T21:23:49.249-08:00Comments on Lady Eve's Reel Life: Remembering Tyrone PowerThe Lady Evehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-73955370528380210332022-08-13T10:30:52.646-07:002022-08-13T10:30:52.646-07:00Always loved Tyrone Power. He was in Marine boot c...Always loved Tyrone Power. He was in Marine boot camp with my father, who was also “Black Irish.” Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-24573903715511712782015-11-21T17:29:53.120-08:002015-11-21T17:29:53.120-08:00I've always found it interesting that I've...I've always found it interesting that I've never had the problem with the ages of the actors in The Sun Also Rises that other people seem to have.<br /><br />In the book, the only characters whose ages are specifically given are Brett and Robert (Ava Gardner and Mel Ferrer in the film). They're both pinned down to 34 (making Ferrer a little old, but Gardner almost exactly the right age, at (offhand) 35).<br /> <br />Despite the fact that Jake (Tyrone Power) is based on Hemingway himself who would have been in his mid 20s, I've always felt as though he saw himself as older than that when he was writing, and that most of the other characters are also older than Brett and Cohn (the obvious exception being Romero).<br /><br />But I do think that Errol Flynn and Power both do brilliantly at pinning down the drunken hopelessness, and the bitter detachment, of their respective characters. <br /><br />I don't think it works on all levels (eg, it irritates me that the ending is made more hopeful for Brett and Jake in the film than in the book - hello, Mr Zanuck the optimist!!), but I've always felt it to be a much better film than a lot of people seem to believe.Deborah Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12219414727007953470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-1447052256640224432014-04-07T18:11:34.944-07:002014-04-07T18:11:34.944-07:00Thank you for your perceptive and thoughtful comme...Thank you for your perceptive and thoughtful comments - I'm only sorry it took me this much time to respond. How true it is that though some of his early roles were "a bit callow, there's always that something special and unique kindling in his eyes...in any moment onscreen." He was an amazing combination of talent and beauty and vital presence. The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-26405643728754196932014-01-28T08:07:47.764-08:002014-01-28T08:07:47.764-08:00Since you are the Lady Eve, I will begin by saying...Since you are the Lady Eve, I will begin by saying that the fish, I mean this post, was a poem! I was idly googling for material on Tyrone Power because FMC was airing two of his films this morning and found your blog and this lovely, beautifully-researched and written essay. How exciting to realize that this is his centenary year (I'm also a May baby, so this will be an even more celebratory birth month than usual!) <br /><br />I don't see mention on this page of The Black Rose, which seems to me such a fascinating movie and his performance in it one of his finest, in my view. It's definitely a characteristic swashbuckler, but all of the main characters have depth and soul and the ending is so movingly bittersweet. I loved reading Bob Buck's memories as you record them here. It seems clear that Power was truly someone who lived his life in an aware manner despite his existence in the glare of the flashbulbs. And it does often seem, doesn't it, in retrospect, that those who are destined to die at a relatively young age live their lives with more focus and passion than others? Certainly, having had his father die in his arms must have given him a sense of how precious life must be while it runs. <br /><br />I have to say that I haven't yet seen him give a mediocre performance. Though some of his earliest roles are a bit callow, there's always that something special and unique kindling in his eyes -- intelligence, individuality, curiosity, vitality -- in any moment onscreen. It would have been something to be able to see him on stage, able to manifest his physical agility in three dimensions.<br /><br />I wish he could have known that, as impressive as his most acclaimed roles may be (Razor's Edge, Nightmare Alley, Witness for the Prosecution and the rest), his acting was markedly fine in EVERY role, no matter how pretty he was.<br /><br />Happy to have found your blog!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-91475691779075985292013-03-20T13:35:58.224-07:002013-03-20T13:35:58.224-07:00Thanks, Maria. I'll be making a donation and w...Thanks, Maria. I'll be making a donation and will include this information in a sidebar gadget and future posts on Tyrone Power.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-17980839080575922302013-02-09T13:10:00.847-08:002013-02-09T13:10:00.847-08:00Hi Geri, Love your Tyrone Power page on Pinterest ...Hi Geri, Love your Tyrone Power page on Pinterest - many pix I'd never seen before (I copied and saved a few). Please do send me more info on all celebrations in honor of his 100th birthday: ladyevesidwich@gmail.com.<br /><br />I'm hoping that Ty's centennial year brings celebrations in Hollywood, on TCM - and the Fox Movie Channel, too. Would love to see him receive "Star of the Month" honors on TCM in May 2014 and would hope that TCM'ss 2014 classic film festival - which will be just ahead of his birthday - features his films. I'm happy to see that "The Razor's Edge" will screen at this year's festival. I may make the trip down to Hollywood just to see it on the big screen.<br /><br />So happy you found my blog. I'm planning a year-long tribute, from May 2013 - May 2014, to Tyrone Power on this blog. If you would like to participate, just let me know.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-20715828415510713302013-02-09T12:33:02.739-08:002013-02-09T12:33:02.739-08:00I just discovered your wonderful classic film blog...I just discovered your wonderful classic film blog via Pinterest. How great that you are keeping the Golden Era alive and bringing more fans together. I see that you 'liked' the FB page on 'Tyrone Power Postage Stamp for 2014. This effort continues . . .and in addition there are plans being made for a celebration of Ty's 100th birthday in his hometown of Cincinnati. If you want more info, let me know.<br />Thank you for all that you are doing!<br />:)<br />GeriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-26152786702994523812012-09-07T20:33:26.119-07:002012-09-07T20:33:26.119-07:00Kevin, Good to hear from another Tyrone Power fan ...Kevin, Good to hear from another Tyrone Power fan (and it's always better late than never)! I'm hoping TCM will honor him as "Star of the Month" one day soon and air every film of his that's available - what a month that would be and a great chance to catch up on those films of his we haven't seen. My favorite of his swashbucklers are "The Mark of Zorro" and "The Black Swan," though "Zorro" is the far better film, a true classic, and he is flawless as Don Diego/Zorro.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-25643405104282202262012-09-07T12:35:19.293-07:002012-09-07T12:35:19.293-07:00Late to the party as usual, and my apologies, Lady...Late to the party as usual, and my apologies, Lady Eve, but boy, what a lovely essay. <br /><br />Big Tyrone Power fan here, and I will always consider his portrayal in "The Mark of Zorro" to be the finest acting ever for a swashbuckling lead (with apologies to Mr. Flynn). He's perfect in the role, and should have garnered an Oscar nomination for it. Like Robert Taylor, I think his post-war performances are more interesting than his pre-war ones. He's great in "The Razor's Edge" and "Nightmare Alley" is probably his best performance. <br /><br />Of course, he's splendid in two swashbucklers from Samuel Shellabarger novels, "Captain from Castile" and "Prince of Foxes", but he's probably a tad too old for the roles (as compared to the books). But few actors wore costumes as well as Power did. <br /><br />The one Power performance that disappointed me when I finally saw the film is the time-travel romance "I'll Never Forget You". He's very bland, and for someone who has time traveled into the past, he's very blase about the whole thing. His premature death at the age of 44 was one of Hollywood's great tragedies. <br /><br />Still need to see "The Mississippi Gambler" and "Abandon Ship" to complete my viewing of the entire Power filmography. Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-72279071063234985972012-08-29T22:48:50.278-07:002012-08-29T22:48:50.278-07:00FlickChick, I'm not sure I've ever gotten ...FlickChick, I'm not sure I've ever gotten over his face, but I've definitely come to appreciate his ability an actor and his depth as a person as I could not when, as a child, I was entirely bedazzled by his looks. The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-47916251248026548962012-08-29T18:16:38.669-07:002012-08-29T18:16:38.669-07:00Awesome post Lady Eve! As always, wonderfully writ...Awesome post Lady Eve! As always, wonderfully written with lots of fascinating information. It took me a while to get past that pretty face and to see just how good he really was. For me, he can't be beat in Nightmare Alley.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-76988060520829900632012-08-29T11:53:49.021-07:002012-08-29T11:53:49.021-07:00Dawn, I haven't seen "Son of Fury" f...Dawn, I haven't seen "Son of Fury" for quite a while and am not sure I've seen "That Wonderful Urge" at all, but I do think "The Razor's Edge" is one of Tyrone Power's best as well as Gene Tierney's best films. The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-1612024414756584492012-08-29T05:29:20.138-07:002012-08-29T05:29:20.138-07:00I was so happy that Tyrone was featured on TCM. Wh...I was so happy that Tyrone was featured on TCM. Whenever anyone mentions Tyrone Power, I think of Gene Tierney. I always thought they were one of the most romantic couples of the Golden Age of Hollywood. I loved the 3 movies they performed together: Son of Fury (1942), The Razors Edge (1946) and That Wonderful Edge (1948). <br /><br />Another favorite Tyrone film is, Blood and Sand. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421976438809816553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-6868851894488229732012-08-28T20:34:56.189-07:002012-08-28T20:34:56.189-07:00Silverscreenings, He led quite a life in his 44 ye...Silverscreenings, He led quite a life in his 44 years. He'd been a movie star half his life by the time he died. www.tyrone-power.com is a wonderful source of background on Tyrone Power for those who would like to learn more about him.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-89157192083400520782012-08-28T18:26:45.212-07:002012-08-28T18:26:45.212-07:00Wow - what a lot of great info on Tyrone P.! Lots ...Wow - what a lot of great info on Tyrone P.! Lots of things I didn't know before. My fave Ty movie is "Witness for the Prosecution. Thanks for such a thorough biography of this compelling actor.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-65373084381607638952012-08-27T14:48:32.647-07:002012-08-27T14:48:32.647-07:00Christian, Robert Taylor was attractive onscreen, ...Christian, Robert Taylor was attractive onscreen, but he never seemed at all mysterious to me, nor did he project the warmth that emanated from Power's gaze. There was something about Tyrone Power, and I think Myrna Loy touched on it, a soulful quality that comes through on camera. I have seen the Hurrell portraits you mention and they are beautiful. The sword fight in "Zorro" is even more fascinating to watch knowing that both Power and Rathbone were accomplished fencers. I like to imagine that Ty actually carved that "Z."The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-67051876588511339072012-08-27T11:43:07.193-07:002012-08-27T11:43:07.193-07:00Quite a great post Lady Eve, and I think Tyrone Po...Quite a great post Lady Eve, and I think Tyrone Power deserves all the accolades he can get. I do think he was the most handsome male actor there was in Hollywood during his youth - more mysterious, mesmorizing, and dark than the facile Robert Taylor, Paired with Loretta Young in "Love is News" and "Cafe Metropole," there is no more handsome couple to be seen (see Hurrell's dual portraits from these films). And his Zorro with Basil Rathbone is still my favorite Zorro. As a former fencer, I consider their dual in the movie the best to be found on screen. And he could act, and as you indicate, his looks and popularity, if anything, got in the way of better roles. Here's to Ty Power and here's thanks to you.Christian Esquevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442827724576856379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-73246539349268631862012-08-27T11:26:28.580-07:002012-08-27T11:26:28.580-07:00What I read didn't indicate that Loretta and T...What I read didn't indicate that Loretta and Ty didn't get along - sounded more like the professional concern of a leading lady who is expected to be the dazzling center of attention while on camera.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-85582060276517573612012-08-27T08:41:12.312-07:002012-08-27T08:41:12.312-07:00He's far too handsome for me, Sister..you can ...He's far too handsome for me, Sister..you can have him. I'll take Ward Bond! Rugged, funny, righteous and gifted with a handsome set of eyes that spoke volumes. I rarely if ever date men who are prettier than me! ;-) Marlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442632575933706511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-16294780508541013812012-08-27T08:39:26.588-07:002012-08-27T08:39:26.588-07:00Hi, Maria! So nice to see you here! Let's get ...Hi, Maria! So nice to see you here! Let's get together!!! <br />Love, KayMarlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442632575933706511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-19378755481135243402012-08-27T08:38:30.346-07:002012-08-27T08:38:30.346-07:00I'd love to find that LY comment...she was typ...I'd love to find that LY comment...she was typically not the nervous Nellie type, confident in her own beauty as she worked like the Dickens to make sure it was "perfect"..I had heard they actually enjoyed each other's company! Anyway, yes, that duel is epic and I love it every time I watch it. On the big screen, it's breathtaking! Marlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442632575933706511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-59381588616141688792012-08-27T00:00:17.476-07:002012-08-27T00:00:17.476-07:00He was handsome, a "natural athlete who could...He was handsome, a "natural athlete who could also talk religion, philosophy, art and literature" - and I was born too late. Thanks, Kim.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-87376577879864646042012-08-26T23:18:26.041-07:002012-08-26T23:18:26.041-07:00He was a handsome man, wasn't he? Loved your ...He was a handsome man, wasn't he? Loved your profile.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-5444883349127170882012-08-26T18:02:34.111-07:002012-08-26T18:02:34.111-07:00Page, Wasn't it wonderful that TCM devoted a S...Page, Wasn't it wonderful that TCM devoted a SUTS day to Ty this year (at long last)? I'm hoping now that TCM has an agreement with Fox that a "Star of the Month" tribute for him is not far off. Would love to have at least a day of every week for a month devoted to him. Imagine seeing every film he ever made from his very earliest bit parts through to "Witness for the Prosecution." I would even be willing to watch the long shots that remain of him in "Solomon and Sheba." I read that King Vidor said that had Power been able to finish the film it would have been worthwhile but that without him it was nothing.<br /><br />Meanwhile, I'm still working my way through the Gene Kelly blogathon posts. Quite a lot of participants contributed great stuff - so I'm taking my time.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-32002220457817339592012-08-26T17:09:43.844-07:002012-08-26T17:09:43.844-07:00LE.
Now that I've gotten through all of the Bl...LE.<br />Now that I've gotten through all of the Blogathon posts I had to come back and tell you how much I enjoyed this tribute to Tyrone. I adore him! He can do no wrong in my eyes although I admit. he appeared in some stinkers. I might have mentioned previously that I got to see Abandon Ship recently for the first time and I really enjoyed it. <br /><br />A couple of my favorites are Blood and Sand and Jesse Janes although he was so gorgeous and wonderful in Marie Antoinette. That says a lot since I'm not a huge fan of Shearer. <br /><br />Your tribute is truly enjoyable and worthy of such an icon. I just wish he had been around longer to give us more stellar performances. Great photos too!<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.com