I recently purchased a bunch of old playbills at a thrift store for a couple bucks and one was from "Butterflies are Free" and it had her autograph in it!! A true legend. Beautiful, Smart, classy, talented
A tribute to Gloria's lifelong attention to health issues. Kudos to her for helping to enact Congressman Delaney's amendment, to ban carcinogens in foods. And she is right; it just needs to be enforced, but egregiously has not been.
It came down to 3 factors: - Gloria began getting facial injections early on (a pre-cursor to Botox) - Bette was a chain smoker, and Gloria had quit (not sure when though) - Gloria’s whole foods vegetarianism and elimination of sugar
It's odd how modern she seemed in old age. Most people her age talk slowly, struggle for words at times. She is completely alive and aware and quick witted
I agree. That’s probably her diet. She was a early health food advocate and her later husband’s book Sugar Blues helps promote a healthy diet and living.
Such a legend actress, especially at the age of 81, and still has the voice sound of a young-age woman, I could sit down all day and just listen to her stories.
I talked a little bit at a autograph signing at Marshall Field's here in Chicago. And she was so pleasant to talk to. She didn't brush me off quickly like so many other celebs do when their plugging their autobiography . She told me that she had a son in law with the same name as mine .
THIS INTERVIEW IS ABSOLUTELY LEGENDARY!! I'm so JEALOUS!! I was only 4 years old (born in 1976). But, it's sad Ms. Swanson's entire commentary was absolutely poignant. She was born the last year of the 19th Century (1899)....and 80 years old, at the time of this interview. That's crazy. Her perspective on: the degradation of our society/culture....chemicals in our foods.....crimes in New York City ( and cops demoralized, due to the laws favoring criminals ).....the degradation of film with vulgarity and sexual overtones, etc. It's so sad WE all know the events within the 40 years; following this interview. Shame.
I'm reading her book "Swanson on Swanson" now. It's such an interesting read. I had no fire deal she was in so many films... And 95 percent of them before 1930.
I have the DVD of _Beyond the Rocks_ that was lost for decades. It ended up being discovered in a deceased collector's storage shed in the Netherlands. The film was quite intact in its original cans which was earlier distributed to movie houses. Not sure how the collector got it but he likely had it for decades. Anyway, on the DVD they included a very looong ♥️ vocal interview of Gloria Swanson. Practically a monologue. She speaks about Valentino at length.
I'll add, they used to go riding around Benedict Canyon near Cielo Drive. Near where Sharon Tate would later be murdered. Valentino had a stable down the hill from Falcon Lair. They were good friends but never lovers. He was like a brother to her.
@@jenniferlloyd9574 l wonder if he had lived if he could have made the transition into talking pictures. The term Latin lover was so attached to him l am not sure the female public would be accepting of different types of acting roles. I know he was very well read and intelligent not sure if he had a heavy accent which might have needed to be worked on.
My God she could be talking about 2021! She is so insightful , deep could be a little depressing but it's all truth. Bobbie Wygate smiles when she talks , amazing to see the technique behind the scenes.
You stole the words right out of my mouth! It’s hard to believe that this wasn’t filmed today. She died in 1983 (I’m not sure when this was filmed). She was extremely informed and very intelligent and thoughtful. I like how she raged against her own industry for the garbage they put out too, and make us question why we want to be emotionally tormented by the films (especially the amount or propaganda in it!).
Until I heard her pre-1950s, hard-‘g’ pronunciation of Los Angeles, I was so taken in by the ferocity in Swanson’s eyes and the remarkable amount of poise and elegance this woman had. Then I remembered this was a person who looked exceptional as someone in their eighties, yet whose life was lived well-over a hundred years ago. What a treasure to see this today.
Basically everything Glo talked about still applies today. She was a very insightful person. Looks amazing and likely could have ditched the hat. There was so much suspense in wondering if she might be able to get that glove on over the paperweight-like ring she was wearing!! LOL
You'll notice she wore the glove on her right hand only. People used to keep at least one glove on so that they could touch public surfaces and shake hands while gloved. That originated in the days before antibiotics and proper sanitation. Imagine streetcars and trains, etc... with all those exposed surfaces carrying germs. You always, always wore gloves in public in the old days. Kept you well.
I so agree with her...why do people go to movies or watch streaming to be emotionally beaten up or manipulated? If this is the new norm, give me the past.Just finished seeing a film of her with Melvyn Douglas. Wonderful.
If she thought society in 1980 was sick and depraved, then it’s a good thing she’s not alive to see the world we live in now. She’d have a nervous breakdown.
@@egglady No. We used to have much more moral-based and decency laws in this country. Then the 60s happened. That was a full-fledged planned/unorganic take-down of American culture.
I'm reading one of Anita Loos' book on Hollywood right now. It's eye opening. The biz. From the old days. FInd We Will Aways Live In Beverly Hills (try ebay) by Ned Wynn, son of Kennan, and grandson of Ed Wynn. Best thing I ever read about the days. And he was plopped dead center into every scene. At their beginnings. Every single scene. The surf scene, the biker scene, the hippy scene, the guru scene, (Hanging with the Momas and The Papas) the drug scene, definitely the drinking scene from his parents...he even meets Charles Manson. Skis with Nicholson. A wonderful droll self effacing read. And very funny. And yes, Marlena bringing home made cookies over, and Judy singing at the home piano....
Gloria était la femme la seine qui soit elle toujours fait attention à elle . Alors que ya beaucoups d acteurs et actrices quand ça a moin bien marchés pour ils ce sont mi minables avec l alcool et la drogue. Regardé comme Gloria Swanson est vive d esprit elle ne cherche pas ce qu' elle va dire . Un étoile qui scintille et est éternel et intemporel pour des siecles.
Ms. Swanson was wise beyond her time. Listening to her would think this interview was made in the last 14 months. She knew of the shit show we are living through now. She was a true lady, she knew what being a responsible woman and adult should be. Parents have failed miserably. All entities of government have failed and now clearly see them as casualties of the satanic order. I miss this generation of people...the older generation of Ms. SWANSON...many I had the honor and privilege of being reared around 50 years ago. I attribute this to my ability to see the satanic messages the demonic plan of this scamdemic...but sadly a lot of society that are morally and ethically corrupt and unable to see the truth.
omg. GLOD! satanic patanic. Demonic Force's bourgeoning through the evil internet. R. Reagan sends his regards, says it's 6000 degrees and SMELTERING! i bet the sunblock SPF needs to be at least 666 down there. GAWD! Yes hello can I get a satanic order of 16 raw carrots with at least 3 different strains of SALMONELLA! I've seen Ms. Swanson's letters, they're truly OUTRAGEOUS and SHOCKING! A, B, C, all the way to the Z! Alphabet's are a satanic conspiracy to distribute and disseminate Vitamin's, i read it in an article once and it was a good, TRUTHFUL and HONEST article because I agreed with it. Jesusus Christusus protect me from all the B's through 1 to 12, especially if the hives are africanized and attack all the lovely little God's creatures in the fields and forests, but if you're ALLERGIC that's because you're GOD's NUMBER 1 VILLAIN. Many Blessings
Jamie, you have a gift from God that too many people today lack: discernment. I completely agree with everything you said. My goodness, you really are correct!
Yep! She was just a wee lil thing. Her height was just a bit under 5 feet tall! Mae West was also super short (the shoes sue wore to lift her were hilarious looking), as was Mickey Rooney. A lot of folks were shorter back then. My great grandmother was born when the golden era starlets were born (she was born around 1902), and she was a total shrimp too. Kinda like Hispanics of today’s times. I live in Cali with a trillion of ‘em. So when I walk into a Target, it’s like I’m walking amongst a sea of Oompa Loompas. 😂
Bobbie Wygant: .."and just those two questions, because I know you're on a tight schedule....AND SO AM I.... Gloria Swanson: Hello....what is your name please BW: "Bobbie" Gloria: Bobbie....who? 🤓🤣
Did Ms. Swanson pronounce Los Angeles in a different way? Or was she mentioning another city with a similar name to Los Angeles? Never heard Los Angeles pronounced that way before.
yes she pronounces the g in 'angeles' as the hard g in 'angle'. I think it was a variant that was popular in the 1920s and catching on at some point again in the 70s.
I imagine this was not a particularly satisfying interview for Ms. Wygant! Gloria Swanson led a fascinating life and coud be a very witty and entertaining person, so it is a pity she spent so much time in her later years bemoaning everything she felt was wrong with the world. But she looks absolutely gorgeous here - really stunning.
Oh, yes, what a “pity” to point out everything that has gone awry in our country. 🙄 You must want to focus on the superficial nonsense that matters not.
God forbid Gloria should point out the awful things that are destroying humanity. She was an advocate for healthy living and eating. She was right. Her message is as true today as then.
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 Oh lighten up - this interview was filmed in 1980, not in today's awful world. And by the way, do you think anyone is actually PRO-Ethnic Cleansing?! What's wrong with using your real name?
Women today does not have this style and grace they don’t talk soft and Sweet like this anymore what a lost treasure within women now they turned to men so sad
Funny she's complaining about modern violence, but Al Capone was a mob boss in the 20's and 30's. Also, both the First and Second World War were fought in her civilized past.
If she said it in 1980, then what would have she said now? Sick brains are everywhere now in 2020/2021 especially in music videos and there are loads of nude legs and other body parts on display and not one black stocking to cover this madness 😦
@@jaysky2000 well yes but, there’s also a lot more prudes now, teenagers especially, we just only see the explicit people. Yin and Yang. There’s always a balance
Gloria Swanson did a spectacular interview and she looked very fine. Same thing cannot be said of the interviewer. So fake. She thought she was the center of attention. From the start she told Swanson she was in a hurry and didn't have time. Swanson got pissed. They could have used two cameras to include both. Reporter re- did her terrible faked interview. She thought she was better than the actress. Wonder what happened to her. She promptly became obsolete.
This interview - wow, so curt. Name dropping Bob Hope, pathetic. You can see Gloria‘s eyes about to go into a deep roll… And in the beginning - prior to the start when she said, “I know you’re on a tight schedule - I am too” is so dismissive.
