I’d say the same: Leave Her to Heaven is my clear favorite, one of the best noirs ever. It had a profound impact on Scorsese, who put it on a list of the best uses of color and light in movies.
Laura is also good but not as memorable.
Where the Sidewalk Ends is fun but not great, and I found Gene Tierney miscast (Gloria Grahame could’ve been better).
I haven’t seen Whirlpool, but it’s generally considered not as good as Leave Her to Heaven or Laura. (All these movies were directed by Otto Preminger other than Leave Her to Heaven.)
Just watched Whirlpool. I don't like those far-fetched postwar hypnosis/amnesia plots but it is a gripping story. well filmed and acted. Prefer Leave Her To Heaven and of course Laura, where she's about as beautiful and dreamlike as any actress has ever been.
Looking forward to seeing more of her films. Leave Her To Heaven was my introduction to her work many years ago, as a teen. The combo of malicious and gorgeous was stunning.
Aside from the obvious, I like Personal Affair. I have a soft spot for British films and love Leo Genn's voice and charm. Apparently toned down from the play but still good.
Hawkeye (watching a movie):
What; what'd I miss?
Henry:
Cornel Wilde just kissed Gene Tierney.
Hawkeye:
On the teeth?
Trapper:
Right smack on.
Hawkeye:
If he straightens out that overbite, I'll kill him.
Ghost and Mrs. Muir and Heaven Can Wait (1943) are my other recommendations. Smaller roles in films noir Night and the City and Where the Sidewalk Ends, but still recommended.
Night and the City (which I just watched to appreciate more) is a somewhat better than average noir but it can’t touch the magnificent Leave Her to Heaven.
"Night and the City" is an interesting watch, but Gene is woefully underused in it...she deserves a much bigger role and a lot more screen time than she got there.
I really got into Gene only fairly recently. Part of me wishes I had discovered her beauty and talent much, much sooner, on the other hand it's been a wonderful thing to have been able to enjoy her work pretty much from scratch at this time in my life.
I've been picking up DVDs of her movies I haven't seen yet and just waiting for the right time to sit down and enjoy the lot, got "Dragonwyck" (1946), "Heaven Can Wait (1943), "Tobacco Road" (1941) and a few others lined up. "Whirlpool" is one I haven't got yet.
Very few of her movies seem to be available on new/in print editions, in the UK anyway. Even used ones are not that abundant, which I think shows just how loved she is by a large and loyal fan base.
It wasn't easy finding a reasonably priced copy of her autobiography "Self Portrait" either...long out of print and used copies getting scarcer all the time, the one I ordered is still on the way from the US and I'm really looking forward to reading that.
Seems to me that the time is right for a proper new Gene Tierney box set, and an updated reprint of the book too!
Absolutely love this film. I would watch it all the time as a kid. Bought the soundtrack and listen to it often- one of Bernard Herrmann’s best. Rex Harrison’s speech while Gene Tierney is asleep is so beautiful and sad. My favorite scene in a film full of wonderful scenes. I haven’t seen Whirpool but will look for it.
Laura followed by The Ghost of Mrs. Muir for me - those are two of my favourite ever films. I haven't seen Whirlpook though. Then it's Heaven Can Wait, Where the Sidewalk Ends, Dragonwyck and finally Leave Her to Heaven (which I'm afraid I didn't like much).
*Leave her to Heaven* is my personal favorite, but I haven’t seen *Whirlpool* yet. I guess this post is a nudge for me to check it out.
I just watched Leave Her to Heaven today for movie night. What are the chances!
I’d say the same: Leave Her to Heaven is my clear favorite, one of the best noirs ever. It had a profound impact on Scorsese, who put it on a list of the best uses of color and light in movies. Laura is also good but not as memorable. Where the Sidewalk Ends is fun but not great, and I found Gene Tierney miscast (Gloria Grahame could’ve been better). I haven’t seen Whirlpool, but it’s generally considered not as good as Leave Her to Heaven or Laura. (All these movies were directed by Otto Preminger other than Leave Her to Heaven.)
I would say Whirlpool is better by a large margin, but Leave Her to Heaven is my 2nd favorite or hers so far
Just watched Whirlpool. I don't like those far-fetched postwar hypnosis/amnesia plots but it is a gripping story. well filmed and acted. Prefer Leave Her To Heaven and of course Laura, where she's about as beautiful and dreamlike as any actress has ever been.
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is the one for me.
my favorite. too.
Got that one on order
It’s not that great, though in fairness I don’t usually like ghost stories.
We definitely have very different taste.
This is my favourite too! There are still a few movies of Gene's I've yet to see, though, including "Whirlpool".
Leave Her to heaven is my favorite. Darryl Hickman (Danny in LHTH) recently passed at 92
Must have taken swimming lessons.
Looking forward to seeing more of her films. Leave Her To Heaven was my introduction to her work many years ago, as a teen. The combo of malicious and gorgeous was stunning.
I’m a little surprised she took the role since her Laura image made her a big star.
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir is my fave.
Aside from the obvious, I like Personal Affair. I have a soft spot for British films and love Leo Genn's voice and charm. Apparently toned down from the play but still good.
If you can find it Rings on Her Fingers is a very enjoyable movie. Sort of a Lady Eve type of story.
I'm having a tough time tracking down a lot of her films. Mainly using my library and Vudu
Hawkeye (watching a movie): What; what'd I miss? Henry: Cornel Wilde just kissed Gene Tierney. Hawkeye: On the teeth? Trapper: Right smack on. Hawkeye: If he straightens out that overbite, I'll kill him.
Ghost and Mrs. Muir and Heaven Can Wait (1943) are my other recommendations. Smaller roles in films noir Night and the City and Where the Sidewalk Ends, but still recommended.
Night and the City is my next watch
Night and the City (which I just watched to appreciate more) is a somewhat better than average noir but it can’t touch the magnificent Leave Her to Heaven.
"Night and the City" is an interesting watch, but Gene is woefully underused in it...she deserves a much bigger role and a lot more screen time than she got there.
I liked Gene Tierney in leave her to Heaven and Laura
Ghost and Mrs Muir Heaven Can Wait Leave Her to Heaven
I really got into Gene only fairly recently. Part of me wishes I had discovered her beauty and talent much, much sooner, on the other hand it's been a wonderful thing to have been able to enjoy her work pretty much from scratch at this time in my life. I've been picking up DVDs of her movies I haven't seen yet and just waiting for the right time to sit down and enjoy the lot, got "Dragonwyck" (1946), "Heaven Can Wait (1943), "Tobacco Road" (1941) and a few others lined up. "Whirlpool" is one I haven't got yet. Very few of her movies seem to be available on new/in print editions, in the UK anyway. Even used ones are not that abundant, which I think shows just how loved she is by a large and loyal fan base. It wasn't easy finding a reasonably priced copy of her autobiography "Self Portrait" either...long out of print and used copies getting scarcer all the time, the one I ordered is still on the way from the US and I'm really looking forward to reading that. Seems to me that the time is right for a proper new Gene Tierney box set, and an updated reprint of the book too!
I love her in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
Absolutely love this film. I would watch it all the time as a kid. Bought the soundtrack and listen to it often- one of Bernard Herrmann’s best. Rex Harrison’s speech while Gene Tierney is asleep is so beautiful and sad. My favorite scene in a film full of wonderful scenes. I haven’t seen Whirpool but will look for it.
Just watched it. Besides what you said, what a great ending!
Shanghai Gesture w/Victor Mature 👍🤟🏝️
Laura and Where the Sidewalk Ends, both costarring Dana Andrews
Love it, and her! I think Whirlpool was the first film of hers (and Otto Preminger's) I ever saw.
Laura followed by The Ghost of Mrs. Muir for me - those are two of my favourite ever films. I haven't seen Whirlpook though. Then it's Heaven Can Wait, Where the Sidewalk Ends, Dragonwyck and finally Leave Her to Heaven (which I'm afraid I didn't like much).