The Loved One (1965) | |
| Director(s) | Tony Richardson |
| Producer(s) | John Calley, Neil Hartley (associate), Haskell Wexler |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Film Adaptation |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, LBGT |
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The Loved One Overview:
The Loved One (1965) was a Comedy - Film Adaptation Film directed by Tony Richardson and produced by Haskell Wexler, John Calley and Neil Hartley.
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Warner Archive Blu-ray: Robert Morse and a Crazy Cast of Cameos in The Loved One (1965)
By KC on Jun 27, 2017 From Classic MoviesThe Loved One takes a look at the superficial rot in society and gleefully flashes a pair of fangs. This satire of Hollywood, the funeral industry and grand gestures hiding devious acts jabs at corruption and greed. It's full of cameos, some performed by actors who for the most part have glossy, unc... Read full article
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By Kristen on Feb 9, 2012 From Journeys in Classic FilmI’m a huge fan of foreign horror films, mostly because their horror movies are better than the ones made in the good old USA. ?So far in my exploration of foreign horror movies I’ve discovered the French are the most depraved (read my review of Inside), the British have great stories, th... Read full article
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Quotes from
Dusty Acres: [In thick southern drawl] Ah shore do feel bad about yore uncle. He's the one that learned me good English.
Dennis Barlow: Aimee, wait. Now... My dear girl, don't you realize? It's only been money that's been holding me back.
Aimee Thanatogenous: An American would despise himself for living off his wife.
Dennis Barlow: Yes, but you see, I'm English, and we have none of these prejudices in the older and more developed civilizations.
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Facts about
Ruth Gordon and Jayne Mansfield were both cut from the released print of the film.
Director of Photography Haskell Wexler was dissatisfied with some of the outdoor Whispering Glades scenes because they were being filmed at high noon and the trees were not casting significant shadows, which he felt was necessary to give the shot proper depth. To compensate, he had the crew paint tree "shadows" on the ground. This is plainly visible in some scenes, as the trees' "shadows" are entirely dissimilar from those of the actors standing next to them.
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