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SYNOPSIS: He could become a bloke or a blueblood, a comic or a cad, an ordinary Joe or an extraordinary hero with equal ease. But his greatest creation looms larger than any of his film roles. He became Cary Grant.
The man, the myths, the movies. 'Cary Grant: A Class Apart' celebrates the star's career and persona while not avoiding the controversy of his private life. Movie clips, rare home movies and other footage traces his journey from humble music-hall acrobat to Hollywood legend. Colleagues (Ralph Bellamy, George Cukor, Stanley Donen, Howard Hawks, George Kennedy, Eva Marie Saint), wives (Barbara Grant, Betsy Drake), critics - they and others share anecdotes and insights. And excerpts from Grant's essays add perspectives from the fascinating and complex star who once said: "Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I..."
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Technically good quality, particularly reproduction of older film clips and newsreels. The DVD just did not include enough examples of the many films in which Cary Grant portrayed multi-faceted characters/characterisatons both covertly and overtly. I guess if one is hooked on the enigma that is Cary Grant both on and off screen there never could be enough.
The DVD can be watched over and over again as there will always be some aspect that makes one reassess opinion or previous conclusion drawn of the man, the actor and the screen star; and still leave room for intrigue and speculation. The DVD is a worthwhile addition to my library of home entertainment.
The DVD can be watched over and over again as there will always be some aspect that makes one reassess opinion or previous conclusion drawn of the man, the actor and the screen star; and still leave room for intrigue and speculation. The DVD is a worthwhile addition to my library of home entertainment.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this dvd on a whim, primarily because it was at a bargain price, and as it was about Cary Grant. I was not expecting too much from this dvd, but at the same time, given the subject matter, I said to myself, at this price it would need to be a really poor production to be less than interesting at least. Did I get a surprise? You bet, I thoroughly enjoyed this dvd, so much, that it could have run for another eighty seven minutes and I would not have minded. Whilst not being a Cary Grant fanatic, I am aware of a lot of his films and a bit about some of his background, but this dvd filled in quite a few blanks, and kept me entertained for the full length of the disc. It is a film/documentary type of dvd, but that did not detract from my enjoyment at all, and there is enough here in film clips and background material to fill the eighty seven minutes. I got to hear for the first time about the original ending to the Hitchcock film "Suspicion" and why it was changed, I would have went with the original ending. I would recommend this dvd to one and all, without reservation. Mrs. M Walsh. "Maw"A
By Lexa
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I would definitely recommend this for any fans of Cary Grant, or fans of this era of film.
It is a well put together and thought provoking documentary about this star's life. It has wonderful insights into the highs and lows of his career, where it began and where it was coming to an end, with touches of information about his personal life. It does come across like a wonderful tribute to this wonderful actor and it is much more interesting than reading an internet page on his bio.
It really brings this actors story to life, and is well worth a purchase!
It is a well put together and thought provoking documentary about this star's life. It has wonderful insights into the highs and lows of his career, where it began and where it was coming to an end, with touches of information about his personal life. It does come across like a wonderful tribute to this wonderful actor and it is much more interesting than reading an internet page on his bio.
It really brings this actors story to life, and is well worth a purchase!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining Biography
This is a worth while addition to the printed word, is produced in an interesting format, and contains interviews with his 3 surviving wives and other people involved in his... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. J. A. Bentley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous..biog!
Delightful narration and photo feast of the now immortal CG. Son of Bristol UK.. Yet so much more than we knew at the time..complex, funny, self effacing man.
Published 6 months ago by Awebs
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cary the classiest
This is a fine compilation of film extracts together with the life of one of the best loved of the Hollywood greats. Read more
Published 9 months ago by rowena newcastle
5.0 out of 5 stars
cary grants a class apart
sorry i have not got to do my review but my dad ha sbeen in hospital so please forgive me your dvd so very good one to watch so thank you
Published 18 months ago by heather1
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