This movie shocked me - Edward, My Son Discussion

[–] BlueGreen 20 years ago

That is interesting. Why did it shock you?

As to Edward, I don't recall ever actually seeing him - from the crib to his death, we only hear about him.

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[–] rosebud200320 19 years ago

Hi,
I saw the movie, and Spencer Tracy is a great actor, (then that is my opinion).

Peace,
Amanda

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[–] BlueGreen 19 years ago

In my opinion, Tracy was THE greatest actor in the history of cinema.
Deborah Kerr is never bad of course, and here she is AMAZING.
And the secretary! That woman should have had a great career. (Alas, she didn't.)

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[–] jbkk 18 years ago

I agree with you on that.
Spencer Tracy was one of the greatest actor in the history of cinema.
Deborah Kerr is soooo graceful & beautiful.
So refreshing to watch her on the silver screen.
Have you seen her on AN Affair to Remember????????

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[–] bigtomnva 11 years ago

I watched this today on TCM. I hadn't heard of this movie before, but it was really good. I could see Deborah Kerr at least getting an Oscar nom. It was strange seeing Spencer Tracy playing such an a-hole. Especially when his former partner kills himself.

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[–] jbkk 18 years ago

Yeah, indeed he was.
But a lot of bad publication/written stuff about him.
But he was one of the best.....

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[–] reginealbrecht 17 years ago

Hello, I'm from Germany and a great fan of Deborah Kerr, but it is impossible to get this film in Germany by a store, from ebay or in another internet-shop. Please, can you help me to find a DVD or VHS of Edward, My Son?

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[–] BlueGreen 17 years ago

Hi, Regine -

I think your best option may be to list it under the "I want it now" rubric at Ebay.

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[–] TCall2004 16 years ago

http://www.freemoviesondvd.com/index.htm#thefilms

From here.

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[–] ahab19 12 years ago

Still no official release?

Kramer: ...he was very impressed with what I do.
Elaine: What you do? You don't do anything!

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[–] neighturboy 12 years ago

The DVD-R has been released in the U.S. by Warner Archives, and is available to order at wbshop.com

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[–] judith-mcgee1025 12 years ago

I have not seen George Cukor's "Edward, My Son" until this week. Mr. Tracy is a very effective bad guy in this film. Ms. Kerr does an excellent job, and Ms. McGrath (Mrs. George S. Kaufman I believe) is terrific.

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[–] skeeterjane 19 years ago

I just saw the movie this morning. They never showed Edward. Loved the movie, though.

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[–] MikeAnsaraFan 17 years ago

We never see Edward, but we certainly hear about him.

In his father's eyes he can do no wrong. He is spoilt, sheltered from the realities of the world and given everything he wants.

His mother knows this is wrong but cant stand up to her overbearing husband. Ultimately it ends in tragedy for all.

I found the film rivetting, powerful and sad. Great acting by all.

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[–] The_Dying_Flutchman 15 years ago

I was shocked by the nude dancing.

What is the sound an imploding pimp makes?

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[–] timothy8017 13 years ago

The only thing shocking to me was how easily Spencer Tracy fit into that nasty character. It shouldn't be suprising he was very, very talented. I wonder how often he played an out and out villain?

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[–] oldmotem 11 years ago

Well, he had played Jekyll and Hyde 8 years prior to this film.

That should have been good practice for this one.

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[–] timothy8017 11 years ago

Yeah that's true. But Jekyll and Hyde was sorta' cartoonish. Films he was in like Edward, My Son and The Actress (playing good guy) his portrayals were layered.

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