Sunday, December 20, 2009

Jennifer Jones and Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing


The death this past week of the wonderful and stunning Jennifer Jones at the age of 90 reminded me of a favorite film-Love is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955). Eurasian doctor (Jennifer Jones) falls madly in love with the wrong man-white and married war correspondent (William Holden). With its gorgeous Hong Kong locations, beautiful people, clothes, and cars, and hauntingly timeless song, this classic tear jerker is a Chinoiserie must see. Rent it over the holidays. I has one of the best lines ever-"We shall now drink tea and speak of absurdities."




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10 comments:

  1. Greet LefèvreDecember 21, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Thanks for the tip! I try to rent the movie!
    xx
    Greet

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  2. columnistDecember 21, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    I loved this movie, especially as I lived in HK, (as a child from 1967). Such a different place now.

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  3. lady jickyDecember 21, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    I must try to get this movie!

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  4. AverillDecember 21, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    Great flick. Jennifer Jones was the epitome of glamour. I only wish more modern actresses had her taste and class!

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  5. Beth ConnollyDecember 22, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    Greet-It's quite wonderful.

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  6. Beth ConnollyDecember 22, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    Columnist-I'm sure it was gorgeous.

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  7. Beth ConnollyDecember 22, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    Lady Jicky-You'll enjoy it.

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  8. Beth ConnollyDecember 22, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Averill-Glad you like this movie-it's a classic.

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  9. Pretty LovelyDecember 23, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    This post is heaven. Thank you so much for the suggestion. Just added it to my netflix que.

    xx,
    Samantha

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  10. Beth ConnollyDecember 24, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    Sam-Enjoy and Happy Holidays.

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