@jamesjeffreypaul True ... maybe for my next tribute! But don't you love the way he replies to Robert Newton's surly curse with that stoic, "Thank you, Mr. Brodie"? Cracks me up every time. If you have a turntable, you can probably still buy his Dickens and Dylan Thomas LPs on eBay pretty cheap. I only wish I could find a recording of him performing Thomas's Fern Hill--or anything in Welsh!
@mooncove I just ordered an LP from the early 70s called THE WORLD OF DYLAN THOMAS (or something like that), read by Williams and Emlyn Williams. Keep checking eBay--Williams did make several Dylan Thomas recordings and EVERYTHING, it seems, shows up on eBay eventually!
My gosh. I've seen him and heard his name for years and years and wasn't aware of all of his accomplishments. I saw "Night Must Fall" with Robert Montgomery, this morning, and now, I think that the author would have done his own work proud on the screen. Thank you for this
Yes, he was famous for his Dickens readings, among other things, as stated in the video description. But for the record, he was bisexual, according to his two fairly detailed autobiographies. ("Of course"? Is there some obvious connection between doing readings from Dickens and being gay that I'm missing?)
None, what-so-ever. He was an interesting (now almost forgotten) stage and screen actor. In view of the multitude of gay actor greats of the 20th century, this must be considered a badge-of-honour, although it must have been played down by him in his autobiography, as even in the 70's, gays had not long been de-crimialised
I consider him even bolder for having revealed his attraction to men in his 1961 autobiography; even if he did not come out and say the words, "I am gay." And he was always close friends with John Geilgud even during the time of his arrest. But he also makes it clear that he was attracted to women as well, and, in reading a bio of John Gielgud, I got the impression that, being bi (married with children), he was somewhat excluded from full membership in that "club." I do love his candor.
I have a huge crush on this man. There's no way to describe how profoundly his acting and his biographies/writing have moved me. I think he was just tremendous, and I hate the fact I was born 65 years too late! He's had such a way of expressing himself, and I found him beautiful. Damn fine man. He's made a mark on me.
I like to feel sexy....knowing someone is watching me ..wanting me...turns me on!BADLY! I like to flirt and pose..and sometimes i like to get WILD! how? ..he he..come in video and youll see:-)) maybe u can teach me something..or maybe i will ! come visit me at MeetYourFling * COM my user-id there is charlena-tnxv chat soon on cam :-) fpygdvulpt
I just found out about him because I just finished watching "The Corn is Green" with Bette Davis. He wrote the play about his life, as shown by the character "Morgan Evans" played by John Dall in his first film. Good movie - I recommend it.
A really great video, mooncove! I have to admit that this is one actor that has completely escaped my notice, but I'll see if I can get my hands on one of his films.
I like the song - the way the 1970s rock music is juxtaposed with old movie clips - it shouldn't work, but it does. And you're right - the song can be the most difficult part in making a video, but you excelled with that, which makes your video all the better for it.
A great piece of work! I must admit to being one of those who had no idea who Emlyn Williams was. I came here to see Robert Taylor--I've a book coming out on him next year--& found this treasure. I'm going to find out more about Emlyn. Thank you!
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Wonderful montage, but couldn't you have left in the audio? That voice of Williams's--that voice!--was unforgettable.
jamesjeffreypaul 1 year ago
@jamesjeffreypaul True ... maybe for my next tribute! But don't you love the way he replies to Robert Newton's surly curse with that stoic, "Thank you, Mr. Brodie"? Cracks me up every time. If you have a turntable, you can probably still buy his Dickens and Dylan Thomas LPs on eBay pretty cheap. I only wish I could find a recording of him performing Thomas's Fern Hill--or anything in Welsh!
mooncove 1 year ago
@mooncove I just ordered an LP from the early 70s called THE WORLD OF DYLAN THOMAS (or something like that), read by Williams and Emlyn Williams. Keep checking eBay--Williams did make several Dylan Thomas recordings and EVERYTHING, it seems, shows up on eBay eventually!
jamesjeffreypaul 1 year ago
Was the first bit taken from "Hatter's castle"?
coralarch 1 year ago
@coralarch Yes, it was. :)
mooncove 1 year ago
@mooncove Thank you!!! My memory is better than I thought- I last saw that film about 40 years ago and loved it!!
coralarch 1 year ago
My gosh. I've seen him and heard his name for years and years and wasn't aware of all of his accomplishments. I saw "Night Must Fall" with Robert Montgomery, this morning, and now, I think that the author would have done his own work proud on the screen. Thank you for this
5023849465 2 years ago
A great montage, commemorating a great (and very funny) performer.
jamesjeffreypaul 2 years ago
He was a great actor and I like his plays. And I consider him handsome.
klachmacka 2 years ago
fantastic Miss Cook would be very happy with it .
dontknocktherock 2 years ago
If my memory serves me, Emlyn Williams was famous for his readings from Dickens. Simon Callow also did this sort of thing. Both gay of course
racingrubberbiker 3 years ago
Yes, he was famous for his Dickens readings, among other things, as stated in the video description. But for the record, he was bisexual, according to his two fairly detailed autobiographies. ("Of course"? Is there some obvious connection between doing readings from Dickens and being gay that I'm missing?)
mooncove 2 years ago
None, what-so-ever. He was an interesting (now almost forgotten) stage and screen actor. In view of the multitude of gay actor greats of the 20th century, this must be considered a badge-of-honour, although it must have been played down by him in his autobiography, as even in the 70's, gays had not long been de-crimialised
racingrubberbiker 2 years ago
I consider him even bolder for having revealed his attraction to men in his 1961 autobiography; even if he did not come out and say the words, "I am gay." And he was always close friends with John Geilgud even during the time of his arrest. But he also makes it clear that he was attracted to women as well, and, in reading a bio of John Gielgud, I got the impression that, being bi (married with children), he was somewhat excluded from full membership in that "club." I do love his candor.
mooncove 2 years ago
I have a huge crush on this man. There's no way to describe how profoundly his acting and his biographies/writing have moved me. I think he was just tremendous, and I hate the fact I was born 65 years too late! He's had such a way of expressing himself, and I found him beautiful. Damn fine man. He's made a mark on me.
Thanks for sharing!
onlycoolinmovies 3 years ago
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I like to feel sexy....knowing someone is watching me ..wanting me...turns me on!BADLY! I like to flirt and pose..and sometimes i like to get WILD! how? ..he he..come in video and youll see:-)) maybe u can teach me something..or maybe i will ! come visit me at MeetYourFling * COM my user-id there is charlena-tnxv chat soon on cam :-) fpygdvulpt
awac7 3 years ago
I just found out about him because I just finished watching "The Corn is Green" with Bette Davis. He wrote the play about his life, as shown by the character "Morgan Evans" played by John Dall in his first film. Good movie - I recommend it.
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XEvolutionist 3 years ago
Great to see these clips.'Uncle'Emlyn was my grandfather's elder brother and I got to konw him in later life.
byrolinda 3 years ago
@byrolinda We must be related, Emlyn was my Gran's first cousin
welshtigergirl 3 weeks ago
A really great video, mooncove! I have to admit that this is one actor that has completely escaped my notice, but I'll see if I can get my hands on one of his films.
I like the song - the way the 1970s rock music is juxtaposed with old movie clips - it shouldn't work, but it does. And you're right - the song can be the most difficult part in making a video, but you excelled with that, which makes your video all the better for it.
Alibabble 3 years ago
I'm a fan of his plays, but I'm not very familiar with his acting career. Good to see a tribute to him on YouTube.
rmm413b 4 years ago
Good film!
netty1971 4 years ago
saw " Hatter ' s Castle " movie , few weeks ago ... WOW !
Ulhran 4 years ago
I am related to Emlyn, thanks for posting he was a real character, I remember visiting him in Hawarden in my childhood.
yellowlabrador 4 years ago
great tribute to a fine character actor, thanks!
mcshanebest 4 years ago
i've recently discovered this actor, what amazing talent. I'm only seen two of his films so far, but i hope to see more soon!
lochka 4 years ago
It was lots of fun King. Thanks Luis
imperfectmessenger 4 years ago
A great piece of work! I must admit to being one of those who had no idea who Emlyn Williams was. I came here to see Robert Taylor--I've a book coming out on him next year--& found this treasure. I'm going to find out more about Emlyn. Thank you!
LJAlexander 4 years ago
A good star from the gold ols days
Nice Clip. Well done
I have never seen him in colour before
silverscreenmovies 4 years ago
I like your video clip and have rated it as awesome. Please check out my latest one on some 1930's movie star tobacco cards, including Robert Taylor, Joan Crawford, Bing Crosby, Johnny Davis, Mickey Rooney, Clark Gable, Errol Flynn, Joan Crawford...
creamofcardstv 5 years ago
I found this a touching tribute to an actor who is not always appreciated or remembered.
Attraslilbuster 5 years ago
what actor do you mean ??
rythmiksooooos 4 years ago
Well, I posted the comment under the 'Tribute to Emlyn Williams', so I am speaking of him.
Attraslilbuster 4 years ago