Mary Astor-Last Present

[etaggerty74]

what is this music? I like it, bittersweet

[EDH1712]

@etaggerty74 It's by Secret Garden and it's called "Last Present". Sorry it took so long to reply. Thanks for watching. :)

[delightfulstar]

I wish more people knew of Mary Astor - she was a very gifted actress, and did so many different things - silent films, talkies, stage, and later television. She had experienced so much pain in her personal life, but those experiences, I believe, allowed her to open up more on the screen than many give her credit for. The studios didn't fully showcase the raw talent she had - and that's their loss. She was an amazing talent.

[ijustwanttosing]

WHY, WHY, WHY haven't I seen this one before ... it's been right there on your channel, and I never noticed it ... Oh, Erika this is so beautiful. Such a sweet tribute. <3

[marienoreene]

what a great actress... i adore your tribute to her erika...

[exaudi33]

Brava. Her depth and beauty were unequalled. Her autobiography was very good, too. Probably ghosted, but even so -- tells her story with great humility. She was as great in real life as film character Edith Cortwright, and I agree: TCM should definitely make her a star of the month. Thank you for this -- the music is perfect, too.

[jdollinter]

Read somewhere that besides acting Mary Astor was also a proficient pianist.

[maggie2636]

Just surfing and looking for final scenes of Dodsworth as I love to watch the transition with Walter Huston leaving Ruth Chatterton on the ship for love, a new life, a passion for new work, Italy and foremost Mary Astor. Yes, Chattertons final words " He's gone ashore, he's gone ashore!". He surely did and for glorious Mary Astor. A great tribute to her beauty and talent.

[EDH1712]

@maggie2636 Thank you, Maggie! :-)

[keleigh97]

It is too bad that people do not know who Mary Astor is... She was an excellent dramatic actress. TCM needs to make her the STAR of the MONTH. I love Dodsworth. If it wasn't for her voice I would have never recognized her in Hush, Hush Sweet Charolette with Bette Davis and Olivia de Havilland as Jewel Mayhew. Thank you for the lovely tribute.

[EDH1712]

@keleigh97 I agree with every word.  She was such a beauty. I hardly recognized her either in Hush, Hush... I thought she was so fantastic in it though. Such a talent and one of my very favorites. Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed watching. :-)

[afrenchindublin]

such a great video tribute ! I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for posting !

[EDH1712]

@afrenchindublin Thank you!!!  I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :-)

[countrytoon]

Wow Erika this is so beautiful, Mary had such a troubled life but this video reminds me how good an actress she was. Thank you for 3 minutes of beautiful memories. What was the title of the music?

[EDH1712]

@countrytoon Thanks so much. I feel very sad that Mary Astor is all but forgotten.  I really love her work. The song is "Last Present" by Secret Garden. Thanks again for the compliment. :-)

[ChopToad100]

Erika--this is indeed your best yet, and it is

also one of the best Y-Tube videos I've seen. Thank you so very much for your beautiful video with the perfect music, & most of all, thank you for introducing me to Mary.

[ptourist]

EDH1712, you and your Mac are accomplishing great things together. :o)

[saraismyname]

Breathtaking! God, how beautiful! All of it, the video, the music and of course, Mary :) I loved the transition and clip together with the music at 2:09! Really gorgeous. You did an amazing job on this one Erika :) Oh and a question, which movie is that at 2:21?

[EDH1712]

@saraismyname I take that as a high compliment coming from you. Thank you so much. :-)

The movie is An Act of Violence, starring Van Heflin/Janet Leigh/Robert Ryan.