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Synopsis: Anthony John is an actor whose life is strongly influenced by the characters he plays. When he's playing comedy, he's the most enjoyable person in the world, but when he's playing drama, it's terrible to be around him. That's the reason why his wife Brita divorced him; although she still loves him and works with him, she couldn't stand living with him anymore. So when Anthony accepts to play Othello, he devotes himself entirely to the part, but it soon overwhelms him and with each day his mind gets filled more and more with Othello's murderous jealousy.
Director(s): George Cukor
Production: Universal Studios Home Video
  Won 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 3 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.1
Rotten Tomatoes:
71%
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Year:
1947
104 min
440 Views


darling.

Well, I guess

not many women would

climb all the way

up here to see you.

You think not, eh?

Ha ha.

You'd be surprised.

Oh, look.

Oh, lovely.

Beautiful.

Honest, it's like

they were married.

It's like

they were engaged,

which is better

than married.

Tony, look that over

tonight, will you?

Try. I've got to go up

to Gilbert's for a while.

And talk to Brita about it.

Aw, sure.

See you.

Good night.

Good-bye.

Bye.

Talk to Brita about what?

Othello.

Oh, dear.

Is that on again?

Well, just thinking.

What about a holiday, Tony?

I'll take one before I do this,

if I do it at all.

Oh, sure,

I know those holidays.

I've shared them with you.

You keep remembering

the rehearsal date,

rushing up to meet you.

You think about your part.

You worry.

You wake up

and pace the floor all night,

and you go silent for

long stretches all day.

And those

disappearances of yours.

It's a living nightmare,

not a holiday.

That's right,

that's right.

But then what?

It's not worth it, Tony.

This past year,

it's been fun, you know?

There have been times

when I almost thought

we'd make it together

again if we tried.

Yeah?

I know if we ever got mixed up

in an Othello kind of thing

it would be the end.

Oh, but why, baby?

You know why?

Because you won't learn

to leave it at midnight.

I used to and never got past

playing bits in stock,

and you're the one

that did that to me.

Let's not forget that.

Did what?

Inspired me,

or whatever you call it.

Oh, we'll talk about it

some other time.

You're tired now.

Come along.

Let's go to the party

and have a good, gay time,

tell yokes to all

the private peoples.

Yokes.

Jokes. And have

a gorgeous supper.

How about that?

Are you ready?

Ah, just about.

Oh, yes, that's right.

Bill is coming, too.

I said we'd give him a lift.

Fine.

Look, darling, um...

Yes?

Would you mind

going ahead with Bill

and let me come later?

Why?

Oh, I don't know.

I'd like to prowl around a bit

and think this thing over.

Tony.

Run along, darling,

will you?

I'll come by later.

Yes. Good night, Tony.

Uh, good-bye, dear,

And give my love to society.

Matinee tomorrow, sir.

We're almost out of gargle.

I'll get some.

Fine.

Same kind all right?

Yeah. Delicious.

Good night,

Mr. John.

Good night.

Oh, beware, my lord,

of jealousy.

It is the green-eyed monster.

All my fond love

thus do I blow to heaven.

'Tis gone.

Arise, black vengeance!

Haply, for I am black...

And have not those soft

parts of conversation

that chamberers have.

[speaking italian]

How's the chicken

Cacciatore?

It's your stomach.

Coffee?

Coffee.

You all right?

Fine.

If you

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Ruth Gordon

Ruth Gordon Jones (October 30, 1896 – August 28, 1985) was an American film, stage, and television actress, as well as a screenwriter and playwright. Gordon began her career performing on Broadway at age nineteen. Known for her nasal voice and distinctive personality, she gained international recognition and critical acclaim for film roles that continued into her seventies and eighties. Her later work included performances in Rosemary's Baby (1968), Harold and Maude (1971), and the Clint Eastwood films Every Which Way but Loose (1978) and Any Which Way You Can (1980).In addition to her acting career, Gordon wrote numerous plays, film scripts, and books, most notably co-writing the screenplay for the 1949 film Adam's Rib. Gordon won an Academy Award, an Emmy, and two Golden Globe Awards for her acting, as well as receiving three Academy Award nominations for her writing. more…

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