tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post9059905052239864628..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: 31 Days of Oscar Blogathon: Oscar's ChildrenCaftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-41772452990875987242013-03-03T08:33:13.337-08:002013-03-03T08:33:13.337-08:00Thanks so much for your kind words. There are a l...Thanks so much for your kind words. There are a lot of memories wrapped up in the performance.<br /><br />I'm glad you stopped by the post because it gave me a chance to discover "Things I Want to Tell My Mother".Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-69574294842380016742013-03-02T20:25:20.812-08:002013-03-02T20:25:20.812-08:00Wonderful post!
I remembered almost all of these, ...Wonderful post!<br />I remembered almost all of these, but I'd forgotten that Anna Paquin was the young girl in THE PIANO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-51640976116083111102013-02-28T13:31:56.860-08:002013-02-28T13:31:56.860-08:00Thank you, Jacqueline.
I hadn't heard about B...Thank you, Jacqueline.<br /><br />I hadn't heard about Barrymore's remark to young Jackie. That's delightful.<br /><br />We benefit from the great performances from child actors through the years. I'm still impressed that the Academy recognized the boys in "The Little Kidnappers" and wish that film were more widely known.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-68665336153520038652013-02-28T13:29:45.473-08:002013-02-28T13:29:45.473-08:00Thanks, Page. That's quite a spread from &quo...Thanks, Page. That's quite a spread from "The Kid" to "Beasts of the Southern Wild".<br /><br />Before the kids came along the hubby used to enjoy spaghetti night at a family restaurant where they showed movies - sometimes The Stooges and sometimes silents. One night I had too much red wine with dinner while they ran "The Kid". I was an emotional wreck. He made us change seats so I couldn't see the television. <br /><br />Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-90171080968813829162013-02-27T16:17:55.367-08:002013-02-27T16:17:55.367-08:00What an excellent and thought-provoking post. Thi...What an excellent and thought-provoking post. This is quite a roster of talent, and it is marvelous that these kids were so very good in those roles. Many of them, as you point out, carried the films they were in.<br /><br />I think it was a clip on TCM that showed an interview with Jackie Cooper about his big night as an Oscar nominee. When Barrymore walked past him to accept his award, he consoled Master Jackie with the remark that the Academy was giving him the award only because they thought he was going to die soon.<br /><br />I still remember the stunned look of disbelief, and delight, on Anna Paquin's face as she clutched her Oscar, speechless for several minutes except for a nervous giggle. If only more acceptance speeches were like that.<br /><br />Great post.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-78226024665144847972013-02-27T09:40:00.016-08:002013-02-27T09:40:00.016-08:00CW,
I really enjoyed your tribute to child actors ...CW,<br />I really enjoyed your tribute to child actors throughout cinema, highlighting their brilliant performances in certain films.<br /><br />I've been following Paquin's career since her amazing performance in The Piano. Tatum had so much potential. It's a shame that her life took a different path but I'm glad she's doing well.<br /><br />As Rich mentioned, Ivan is going to have a stroke upon seeing Shirley, Mickey AND Margaret in the same post and being lauded at that. lol <br /><br />My favorite as far as Oscar worthy are Jackie Coogan in The Kid then our little Husbpuppy this year. I loved The Beasts of the Southern Wild.<br />Page<br /><br />Very entertaining! Gooo Shirley!<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-77135094415341479662013-02-26T04:54:07.291-08:002013-02-26T04:54:07.291-08:00I couldn't even watch "The Champ" wh...I couldn't even watch "The Champ" when TCM aired it when I remembered how much I cried during an earlier viewing. Cooper was tops.<br /><br />Mary Badham didn't do very much acting and I think that's a shame. The right roles for her talent seemed to be made, but her "Scout" is immortal.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26781165980333557352013-02-25T23:57:13.401-08:002013-02-25T23:57:13.401-08:00I just saw the original Champ for the first time t...I just saw the original Champ for the first time this month as part of the TCM Oscar celebration. You're right, young Jackie is the glue that holds it all together. He was amazing! And I'm so glad you included Mary Badham. I only remember seeing her twice, in Mockingbird and then in the Natalie Wood/Robert Redford movie This Property Is Condemned, but she is so memorable, no natural. Great post!The Gal Herselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566779726191649848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-33225043825267096472013-02-25T05:52:57.069-08:002013-02-25T05:52:57.069-08:00I so agree that if the Oscars had been created ear...I so agree that if the Oscars had been created earlier there is no doubt that one would have to have been given to Jackie Coogan. He broke my heart in "The Kid".Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-84678725473686316382013-02-24T15:45:22.193-08:002013-02-24T15:45:22.193-08:00That is a vey good subject for a post, for sure!
I...That is a vey good subject for a post, for sure!<br />I love many of the performances mentioned, and if there were Oscars in the early 1920s, Jackie Coogan would be nominated. I think there should be a special award for children, even with the bittersweet possibility that the child may not become a successful actor or actress. <br />Don't forget to read my contribution to the blogathon! :)<br />Kisses!Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-7536450119086472272013-02-24T09:41:29.700-08:002013-02-24T09:41:29.700-08:00Maybe we should "Lasso" the Academy into...Maybe we should "Lasso" the Academy into settling whether to continue to nominate children alongside adults, revive the Juvenile Performer trophy or create a new age appropriate category.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-17007582562747141742013-02-24T09:39:22.417-08:002013-02-24T09:39:22.417-08:00Indeed "Comet", you hit on one of the be...Indeed "Comet", you hit on one of the best when you mention Virginia Weidler. She didn't fit the cute kid mold and I'm afraid that Hollywood just didn't know what to do with all that talent.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-29664495667358924462013-02-24T09:37:49.221-08:002013-02-24T09:37:49.221-08:00Thanks, Bacall.
There were bad kids in movies b...Thanks, Bacall. <br /><br />There were bad kids in movies before "The Bad Seed", but Patty took it to a whole new level.<br /><br />Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-27096579251718101712013-02-23T18:36:08.285-08:002013-02-23T18:36:08.285-08:00I have found your post to be extremely thought pro...I have found your post to be extremely thought provoking. I always feel that a truly great children's performance is worth more praise then other roles because of how difficult it would be to get emotions out of a child. (Without threatening his pet.) I do like the idea of an honorary award that is given out because I bate to see the heartbreak on the kids faces when they lose. Of course Anna Paquin couldn't have been more elated when she won. Lasso The Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221402578681699727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-12155134107438429262013-02-23T18:24:22.250-08:002013-02-23T18:24:22.250-08:00Love this!
Sometimes I feel like some of those yo...Love this! <br />Sometimes I feel like some of those younger actors are better than the older ones! <br />It's a shame Virginia Weidler was never nominated for anything, she was a great talent. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-87478212472091035462013-02-23T17:42:36.083-08:002013-02-23T17:42:36.083-08:00Nice post! TCM once had a special on kids in Holl...Nice post! TCM once had a special on kids in Hollywood, they were already all grown up and some shared good experiences, and some very sad experiences in Hollywood. <br />Can't even imagine what it must've been like for a kid to win or be nominated for a role, heck I wonder if they even cared. LOL Patty McCormack deserved that nom, but like you, I feel she should have been nominated for "best actress." She must've enjoyed playing that role! Very unnerving movie today, can't even imagine what audiences felt back then.Bacallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218751211069541507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-85486416175385996542013-02-23T16:56:59.026-08:002013-02-23T16:56:59.026-08:00I'm so pleased you found the post of interest....I'm so pleased you found the post of interest. Young people have given us many memorable performances worthy of recognition.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-66714700813800858422013-02-23T08:46:13.378-08:002013-02-23T08:46:13.378-08:00What talented performances here! I'm glad you ...What talented performances here! I'm glad you were able to highlight so many child actors in one post.<br /><br />This was a really interesting post. Thanks for including it in the blogathon. :)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-17353167522939026632013-02-23T06:16:12.500-08:002013-02-23T06:16:12.500-08:00Thanks so much, Aurora. I am so impressed with th...Thanks so much, Aurora. I am so impressed with the logistics behind the blogathon and with the entries. Movie fans have so much to talk about!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-10730982358924130942013-02-23T06:15:09.262-08:002013-02-23T06:15:09.262-08:00Dawn, I agree that Mary Badham is unforgettable in...Dawn, I agree that Mary Badham is unforgettable in "Mockingbird" and that scene is a standout. She was an untrained actress and her instincts were so true. I can't imagine anyone else in the role.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-72562556357756332312013-02-23T05:48:51.368-08:002013-02-23T05:48:51.368-08:00Wonderful post, as always and a great entry to the...Wonderful post, as always and a great entry to the blogathon! A must read!<br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-66577908993496503872013-02-23T05:39:04.086-08:002013-02-23T05:39:04.086-08:00Wonderful post Caftan Woman, my favorite child act...Wonderful post Caftan Woman, my favorite child actor was, Mary Badham. She was ery talented in the film, "To Kill a Mocking Bird". I will never for get the scene in front of the court house. when she calls out by name the men in the lynch mob.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421976438809816553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-74737540952535216292013-02-22T04:31:08.163-08:002013-02-22T04:31:08.163-08:00The whole award process can be very political with...The whole award process can be very political with executives vying for the most strategic spot to get a win. <br /><br />Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-86103040954424379052013-02-21T16:16:43.988-08:002013-02-21T16:16:43.988-08:00This is interesting. I had noticed the young ones ...This is interesting. I had noticed the young ones are nominated for supporting roles, but I didn't stop to think that maybe they deserved the lead nomination (probably because I haven't seen most of these roles).<br /><br />Patty M. was definitely the lead in The Bad Seed!JavaBeanRushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05653117187583244224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-90630625985039831952013-02-21T14:19:28.818-08:002013-02-21T14:19:28.818-08:00I already had a complaint about "she who must...I already had a complaint about "she who must not be named" from the hubby. Ready to weather the storm. <br /><br />I knew I would leave someone out, that was why I qualified with "let's look at some...". Thanks. I shall amend before too long.<br /><br />Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com