Elizabeth Taylor - Raintree County - by Richard Bassett

In editing the films of Dame Elizabeth Taylor to view (here) on YouTube, I now see what George Stevens, John Huston, Joseph Mankiewicz, Richard Brooks, Edward Dmytryk and countless other directors and cinematographers see regarding the acting skills and talent of Dame Elizabeth. She calls herself an instinctual actress, and without the benefit of dialogue, the emotions that pour out of her are amazing. Without the luxury of words, I see (with only the slightest hint of facial movements) her emotions range from black to white, then back to black. No doubt that she and the excellent Montgomery Clift raised each other up personally and professionally. It is easy to see how they completed each other. He gave her acting, and she gave him unconditional love for the rest of his short life. What wonderful gifts. What wonderful friends. What wonderful soulmates. Montgomery belonged in the modern world of today whereas Elizabeth Taylor is timeless. Catch 'Raintree County' for the acting techniques of Montgomery and Elizabeth, alone. Again, it will be a treat. And in doing so, remember to donate if you can. Elizabeth Taylor gave herself as an actress as she gives herself as an AIDS Activist: totally and selflessly. The world would be a much sadder place without her, no matter how seldom that she is now seen in public.
By Richard Bassett, *2008

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[BernardProfitendieu]

in the first third of the movie they play the worlds oldest teenagers ... with Saint and Taylor you can "suspend disbelief" but no way with Clift - he looks like a (late) middle-aged man by then - great actor, but bad casting in this case

[richardbassett1956]

I know. I thought the same thing. I always asked, "What are they graduating from?"

[WittoWed]

Do you have a copy of this that you can upload to youtube? I would love to see it! Thank you!

[richardbassett1956]

It would be impossible to upload this four hour movie onto YouTube. Yikes!! :-)

[JERIPRIDE9]

TY RICHARD your video tributes to ELIZABETH ARE done with such LOVE.***Do you know why MONTY DISLIKED BURTON SO MUCH? Elizabeth's work with Monty in Sun, Raintree & Suddenly were three of her best where she looked so breathtaking in her beauty. His "Bessie Mae" loved working with him. We will work to keep her legacy alive fighting HIV/AIDS all over our troubled world.*** I hope you continue making these video tribes as we keep Elizabeth's legacy alive for all the young to see what a legend is a

[Moviolaable]

I just can't thank you enough for this lovely video!!! As breathtakingly beautiful as Elizabeth always was, it was in this lovely movie that her beauty was shining more than ever!!! Rest in peace, Elizabeth. A thing of beauty is a joy forever!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3

[KarinS80]

Lovely video Rich, I finally was able to see this movie a few days ago. :)

They broadcast it on TCM so I made sure to tape it and watched it the next day. It is a great movie and Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth worked really well together. This is the third movie I've seen with them and it was definitely a treat. In fact I got an idea for a video of my own while watching this movie! ;)

[richardbassett1956]

No, still waiting for that!

[armndrm]

really?but is it the official release?