tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post1690163603350983818..comments2024-03-03T17:50:27.025-05:00Comments on Gay Influence: Laurence HarveyTerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219632588063153768noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-23502225230727919872023-11-23T12:12:40.619-05:002023-11-23T12:12:40.619-05:00I had no idea of all this behind the scenes movie ...I had no idea of all this behind the scenes movie history. I found it all so informative I will surely read more on the mentioned actors, directors, written books, and films.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-19979303294418078032023-08-24T09:37:02.637-04:002023-08-24T09:37:02.637-04:00You have made an excellent point. I learned, for ...You have made an excellent point. I learned, for example, from "Walk on the Wild Side" IMDB: "According to Penny Stallings' 'Flesh and Fantasy', when Barbara Stanwyck first encountered Laurence Harvey on the set lounging in his gold brocade bathrobe and drinking champagne, she walked up to him and said, "All right, Larry, let's go! Get your ass in gear. We've got a picture to make, and I don't have time for prima donnas!" After a moment of silence, this struck Harvey as highly amusing, and he burst into laughter. He and Stanwyck immediately became friends." <br /><br />And then there was incident with the repugnant Capucine (a consummate non-actress), again from WOTWS IMDB: "During the filming, Capucine objected to filming kissing scenes with Laurence Harvey, feeling that he was not manly enough for her. Harvey reportedly replied, 'Perhaps if you were more of a woman, I would be more of a man. Honey, kissing you is like kissing the side of a beer bottle.'"<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-59563746496382233102023-08-12T14:47:03.070-04:002023-08-12T14:47:03.070-04:00I've noticed that Harvey's female detracto...I've noticed that Harvey's female detractors were mostly young American actresses, more known for their glamour than acting ability- e.g. Kim Novak and Martha Hyer come to to mind. Hitchcock disparaged Novak's acting in Vertigo, though the film is excellent. Hyer worked in 1950's to early 1960's, but was never a great actress. Interestingly, his female British co-stars didn't speak negatively of him. I've read interviews with Angela Lansbury, Sylvia Sims which mention Harvey favorably. He made a few films with Claire Bloom, who also never criticized him, as far as I know. The American actress, Julie Harris, made 2 films with him as well; again no mention of discord, and he and Mia Farrow go on quite well. Maybe he preferred serious actresses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-19614933799030991762023-07-02T23:20:59.262-04:002023-07-02T23:20:59.262-04:00Check out Laurence Harvey in "Room at the Top...Check out Laurence Harvey in "Room at the Top," "Expresso Bongo," and "Summer and Smoke (with the great Geraldine Page)." He was excellent in all three films. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-63756096859878870952023-05-07T19:35:52.800-04:002023-05-07T19:35:52.800-04:00I love Harvey's performances and he was a big ...I love Harvey's performances and he was a big deal in America in the 60s and 70s. He was constantly in movie magazines as well too explain to you how popular he was with fans. I'm sorry he died so young, that's heartbreaking. Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00317749708256861979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-83742114266586607132023-03-30T22:36:32.616-04:002023-03-30T22:36:32.616-04:00Much of film/acting criticism is subjective, and i...Much of film/acting criticism is subjective, and interestingly, many performers whose performances were lauded years ago, now appear dated and stilted. Gary Cooper won awards, but today much of his work seems wooden; his flat, monotone voice is irritating. I did not really explore Laurence Harvey's entire filmography until recently. I had seen the major Hollywood films, but, seeing his work in total, has given me renewed interest and respect for Harvey as an actor. He's especially strong in the early British films, Sadly, some interesting projects never materialized. He was supposed to work on a Hitchcock film, co-starring with Audrey Hepburn, which was scratched when Hepburn was expecting. There was an incomplete film with Orson Welles, of which I've only glimpsed isolated scenes. Harvey did have a commanding presence, a keen ear for dialects, and a surprising gift for comedy. He's wonderful in the British film, Expresso Bongo, a wonderful satire about celebrity, Also, he did manage to have sustaining r working relationships with various female actors, although this garnishes little attention. Tragic that his life was cut-off so soon,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-34123753902937517882023-03-14T07:47:45.805-04:002023-03-14T07:47:45.805-04:00I think he was deplorable and do not have that sam...I think he was deplorable and do not have that same reaction to any other actor. He looked to me like a totally miserable human being. I felt this since my childhood and can hardly stand the sight of him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-73163815009157076842023-03-13T10:22:03.695-04:002023-03-13T10:22:03.695-04:00From the memoirs of Jerry Pam, Harvey's one-ti...From the memoirs of Jerry Pam, Harvey's one-time publicist: ""Larry Harvey was also bisexual, and unlike many other leading men who feared it might damage their careers, never hid that fact. Though many rumors circulated that his long-time lover was British film producer James Woolf, I never asked Larry about his personal life, taking the view that ignorance was my best line of defense if I was ever quizzed on the subject." I don't know Harvey's work very well, but he seems to have a great deal of charisma on the screen. The reason this article comes off as such a hit piece is because it focuses too heavily on his being a "bad actor" which is a matter of opinion. There is no objective evidence that can back that up. There is certainly evidence that he was disliked by many costars, although Jerry Pam speaks highly of him calling him "one of the classiest actors in Hollywood." I'm sure the guy was miserable not being able to truly be himself (doesn't excuse rude behavior but does provide a possible reason for it). I give him credit for being more open about his sexuality than most (according to Jerry). Jerry also says he was a heavy smoker and didn't stop smoking even when dying of stomach cancer, believing that it had no effect on him. Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06042344552932593676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-10481277221374348032023-03-04T11:58:58.704-05:002023-03-04T11:58:58.704-05:00It was said Harvey liked to drink and spent more t...It was said Harvey liked to drink and spent more than he earned later in his career, perhaps from having to be in the closet for so long. He deserved better from the film industry. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-90715194923057401432023-02-20T17:28:29.103-05:002023-02-20T17:28:29.103-05:00Agreed..wonderful actor.Agreed..wonderful actor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-32740416596394276852022-08-17T10:38:18.928-04:002022-08-17T10:38:18.928-04:00The first time I saw Laurence Harvey on screen was...The first time I saw Laurence Harvey on screen was in “The Alamo” and I still enjoy him as Travis.He looked great in that uniform and wide brimmed hat which really did it for me.I also like him in “Two Loves” but most of his films don’t appeal to me<br />at all.He was a most unusual man and I would like to have met him ; I have a feeling he would have appealed to men rather than women (John Wayne personally selected him) because<br />most of the female stars did not seem to enjoy working with him.David Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03242871325739399640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-19507391806605244982022-08-11T21:24:37.963-04:002022-08-11T21:24:37.963-04:00Great response. Great response. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-15901508455249084222022-08-10T15:52:11.305-04:002022-08-10T15:52:11.305-04:00Harvey was a brilliant, versatile actor who was mu...Harvey was a brilliant, versatile actor who was much maligned and resented during his short lifetime. Much like Orson Welles, he came to the scene with great notices, and took ambitious projects, but too soon, was not accorded his due. Welles was a strong personality, and antagonized the Hollywood elite. Laurence Harvey's great range - from classical drama to comedy, was highly evident. It didn't help that his most iconic work - Manchurian Candidate, was banned for 25 years. In addition, he showed a great flair for comedy. Would that he had a director like Leo McCarey, who could have explored this side to his work. This comedic bent is apparent in his game show appearances - so natural, at ease, not in the least bit "wooden," and a master of various dialects to boot. TCM is having a retrospective of his works tomorrow. I hope a whole new audience can come to appreciate this complex actor and his work. He often appeared like a character actor trapped in the body of a matinee idol. That comparison to Welles is ironic - Harvey had been working on a project with Welles that was never completed. Sadly, the original footage has been lost, and one can only see glimpses of the working print. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-40545496343598062862022-03-02T11:01:33.371-05:002022-03-02T11:01:33.371-05:00Just saw "Room at the top" for the 1st t...Just saw "Room at the top" for the 1st time,.. won't be the last!!! Laurence Harvey is the best of British actors, love the man and his performances! " GOD save the Queen" Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00674468260873683102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-42112378051472279452022-03-02T10:47:54.769-05:002022-03-02T10:47:54.769-05:00He IS one of my favorite actors of all time,.. up ...He IS one of my favorite actors of all time,.. up there with Dirk, Michael Caine, Richard Harris, Peter Finch, O'Toole, Burton, Sean Connery, Lawrence O, all great UK actors who made movies that i will cherish always. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00674468260873683102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-9358711241060226652021-07-24T09:37:47.923-04:002021-07-24T09:37:47.923-04:00I'm not a bit sorry to disagree.. he was a fin...I'm not a bit sorry to disagree.. he was a fine actor, should have won an award for his performance in 'The Long & The Short & The Tall... <br />Heinz and Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767926484120286955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-84694248006331248722021-07-11T02:52:18.119-04:002021-07-11T02:52:18.119-04:00OK, can’t wait!OK, can’t wait!Graham Croucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06536240237604817326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-29641863471912050582021-07-09T14:49:29.358-04:002021-07-09T14:49:29.358-04:00I knew Roy Everson who was First Laurence Harvey’s...I knew Roy Everson who was First Laurence Harvey’s PersonL Assistant and Stand In, and then became Sean Connery’s PA and Stand In and latterly Peter O’ Toole’s PA and Stand In. Roy died recently aged 95. I’ve got a long black leather coat that belonged to Laurence Harvey. It was given to me by Roy Everson about sixteen years agoGraham Croucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06536240237604817326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-31570117144746184492021-06-07T10:35:12.225-04:002021-06-07T10:35:12.225-04:00I just watched that Columbo episode last night (wh...I just watched that Columbo episode last night (which led me to this blog). Regardless of the sources' nasty comments about him, he brought enjoymemt to many people as an actor, with his intense presence, including his beautiful speaking voice.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03280843663663222083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-78560704667227781452021-06-06T22:09:31.790-04:002021-06-06T22:09:31.790-04:00I just happened to see that Columbo rerun episode ...I just happened to see that Columbo rerun episode tonight. Despite what the blog sources said about him, he brought a lot of enjoyment to many people, including me, through his acting roles, his voice, and his attractive and intense presence. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03280843663663222083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-78003943908207307522021-06-06T21:50:11.732-04:002021-06-06T21:50:11.732-04:00Despite the unkind personal attacks from the blogg...Despite the unkind personal attacks from the blogger's sources,clearly,there are many of us, myself included, who found Mr. Harvey charming, and got great enjoyment from his acting roles,looks,voice, and accent. I just watched him in an old t.v. episode of "Columbo".Susannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-66996127675769392632021-03-01T17:17:30.707-05:002021-03-01T17:17:30.707-05:00His daughter was only 4 when he died...His daughter was only 4 when he died...Reddoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924103781152217339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-42373791003573816672021-03-01T13:11:54.634-05:002021-03-01T13:11:54.634-05:00No, it was stomach cancer.No, it was stomach cancer.Reddoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924103781152217339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-82075520538132109122020-08-05T21:47:00.512-04:002020-08-05T21:47:00.512-04:00Yikes! You need to do more research. Harvey was a ...Yikes! You need to do more research. Harvey was a pretty major star in the USA. Not only was he in the huge The Alamo(1960)but he was in many films that were big for that time,not only including the very popular Butterfield 8(1960) and Summer and Smoke(1961), but many others including Walk on the Wild Side(1962),Of Human Bondage(1963), the Ceromony(1963), The Outrage(1964), and A Dandy in Aspic(1968). His film career died down in the late 60s, but he had a much better run than many other less fortunate actors. Other big 1960s actors who have also been forgotten like Harvey are Rod Taylor, Stuart Whitman, Stephen Boyd and George Peppard. All big names in big films for that time. Learn your classic film history, my friend. Johnnynychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08864485722408022531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984317470266050424.post-63163530553573254802020-03-22T21:59:51.616-04:002020-03-22T21:59:51.616-04:00Harvey appeared as the bad guy in a Columbo episod...Harvey appeared as the bad guy in a Columbo episode on 1973. Was this Harvey's last acting job?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com