W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM
THE PAINTED VEIL
Here is another great W. Somerset Maugham love story made into a superb motion picture.
This is the second production of this motion picture adaptation of the novel of the same title; the first being in 1934, starring Gretta Garbo and Herbert Marshall.
The acting was excellent by all cast members with notable roles, especially the stars: Edward Norton and Naomi Watts.
The technical aspects of the film were also very good: Costumes, Sets, Cinematography.
Even as a child, I can remember some of the great motion pictures made from W. Somerset Maugham’s novels and short stories, and how I was impressed by their presentation of the feelings of human emotion and drama at the basic instinct level: Sadie Thompson (1928) (1953), Of Human Bondage (1934) (1946) (1964), The Painted Veil (1934) (2006), The Razor’s Edge (1946) (1984).
Over sixteen motion pictures were adapted from W. Somerset Maugham’s novels, most of them being remade multiple times.
THE PAINTED VEIL
Here is another great W. Somerset Maugham love story made into a superb motion picture.
This is the second production of this motion picture adaptation of the novel of the same title; the first being in 1934, starring Gretta Garbo and Herbert Marshall.
The acting was excellent by all cast members with notable roles, especially the stars: Edward Norton and Naomi Watts.
The technical aspects of the film were also very good: Costumes, Sets, Cinematography.
Even as a child, I can remember some of the great motion pictures made from W. Somerset Maugham’s novels and short stories, and how I was impressed by their presentation of the feelings of human emotion and drama at the basic instinct level: Sadie Thompson (1928) (1953), Of Human Bondage (1934) (1946) (1964), The Painted Veil (1934) (2006), The Razor’s Edge (1946) (1984).
Over sixteen motion pictures were adapted from W. Somerset Maugham’s novels, most of them being remade multiple times.
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posted by Rex at 12:37 AM
2 Comments:
Dear Philip: Trying once again to express my thoughts on the movie Painted Veil as well as your review of the Great Conversation choices. To me the picture was as described by you a beautiful study in forgiveness and a wonderful illustration of the foibles of mankind in general. Often times we as members of the human race forget we are merely human and subject to less noble virtues of our humanity and perhaaps that is why I to enjoyed the presentation and its very strong attachment to everyday reality. Last but not least I to am happy with our choice of the Civically Engaged....
Regards Ray.
Thank you for the comment.
I’m glad to see you solved whatever problem it was that was making it difficult to leave your comment, congratulations.
I too am looking forward to getting into our new reading series, The Civically Minded Reader.
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