WELL I sooo hated the character, but of course when you think about it, Hope Emerson did such a convincing job in the role, no one could have played her better. The best part, hate to say it, is when the character gets stabbed to death with a fork, and Marie says intensely, "KILL her, Kill her, kill her...kindly omit flowers"...the viewer is so relieved that this fat sadistic cow finally got her due...was I the only one to feel that way?
Evelyn Harper RULED! Kitty Stark too! Oh, poor June -- flopped back and now gone stirbugs! Oh, and I could listen to Smoochie crack wise all day!
Seriously, CAGED was just the best. I agree that the DIVINE Hope Emerson was robbed of a much deserved Best Supporting Actress Oscar! Whenever I have a visitor I always say, suggestively, "Sit in this chair; it's kinda roomy!"
This IS my favorite movie about women in prison. Hope Emerson was robbed of an Oscar but considering how people frowned on homosexuality in those days I am not surprised she (had) to lose.
There is NOTHING feminine about ANY of the women in this movie (except the visit by the mother to the daughter).
RIP Hope Emerson. You too Kitty Stark. I loved you too Kitty. Good lord! Hat's off to the casting director, who should have received an Oscar nod, if such a category existed.
One of cinema's greatest villlian performances. Right up there Richard Widmark as Tommy Udo or Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lechtor. Few ladies could convey cruelty & sadism like the late great Hope Emerson. She should have won that Best Supporting Actress Oscar for this role. THANKS for sharing this powerful clip from an ever more powerful movie with us! :)
I definitely think she's telling the truth...the first scene of her in the movie is her reading a book about romance and eating a box of chocolates....
I can't wait to write about her in the future....
WELL I sooo hated the character, but of course when you think about it, Hope Emerson did such a convincing job in the role, no one could have played her better. The best part, hate to say it, is when the character gets stabbed to death with a fork, and Marie says intensely, "KILL her, Kill her, kill her...kindly omit flowers"...the viewer is so relieved that this fat sadistic cow finally got her due...was I the only one to feel that way?
JohnnyGNV 7 months ago
@JohnnyGNV No, you weren't the only one who was relieved when Hope E.'s character was "done in" by Marie. It was cathartic for me. And still is.
jaytlr9 5 months ago
Evelyn Harper RULED! Kitty Stark too! Oh, poor June -- flopped back and now gone stirbugs! Oh, and I could listen to Smoochie crack wise all day!
Seriously, CAGED was just the best. I agree that the DIVINE Hope Emerson was robbed of a much deserved Best Supporting Actress Oscar! Whenever I have a visitor I always say, suggestively, "Sit in this chair; it's kinda roomy!"
Definitely a five star film!
marshamc 11 months ago
This IS my favorite movie about women in prison. Hope Emerson was robbed of an Oscar but considering how people frowned on homosexuality in those days I am not surprised she (had) to lose.
There is NOTHING feminine about ANY of the women in this movie (except the visit by the mother to the daughter).
RIP Hope Emerson. You too Kitty Stark. I loved you too Kitty. Good lord! Hat's off to the casting director, who should have received an Oscar nod, if such a category existed.
1314mass 1 year ago
One of cinema's greatest villlian performances. Right up there Richard Widmark as Tommy Udo or Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lechtor. Few ladies could convey cruelty & sadism like the late great Hope Emerson. She should have won that Best Supporting Actress Oscar for this role. THANKS for sharing this powerful clip from an ever more powerful movie with us! :)
JubalCalif 1 year ago
I think that's Grandma Walton at :41.
kolst8406 1 year ago
Boy, is she evil! I can't wait to see Caged once I do 1950!
Do you think Evelyn was lying about the date just to goad them or was she telling the truth?
oscarlover100 1 year ago
I definitely think she's telling the truth...the first scene of her in the movie is her reading a book about romance and eating a box of chocolates....
I can't wait to write about her in the future....
TheSuppActress 1 year ago