Hollywood Mysteries #9 - Claudette Colbert, The Original Diva

[@debrabader806]

I Love listening to you. Not only are you informative, but you just have a very soothing voice and you admit if something might be questionable about the star you’re speaking about. Thank you, Debra Bader.

[@HollywoodMysteries]

I appreciate it!

[@DNobes]

More people need to realize how much of a DYNAMO this woman was.

[@Pdjohnners]

Excellent. And, fascinating. Miss Colbert was truly a star.

[@glendahowes5905]

Saw her in a play with Rex Harrison - she was in her 80’s - and wonderful.

[@ChristopherMillington-ps5cb]

I saw that play too! It was The Kingfisher by William Douglas Home. They were both on stage for virtually the whole play and were both amazing.

[@johncastiello8367]

I saw the same place when it played in Philadelphia

[@RoderickFernandez-bo8pc]

​@glendahowes5905 I worked on that play with rex, harrison al over, I was rex, harrison's Assistant for several years Colbert would always show up to the theater every night, like she just stepped off a magazine cover. She was no deava at that time, she was in her 80s, she was very kind and pleasant. She wasn't the funny, caught it from the films. Oh I really didn't have that much to do with her. I still have a check. She gave him for some So i'm a little kindness I did her

[@angiehull5518]

My favorite movie with her will always be The Egg and I.

[@jeffreguett1511]

"It Happened One Night" The greatest and most quintessential romantic comedy ever written...

[@MichelleJones-dh1ry]

I loved her in Imitation of Life...she came across as a sweet soul ❤

[@debrabader806]

I never saw that movie with Claudette Colbert. I did see it with Laura Turner, who is great Debra Bader.

[@MichelleJones-dh1ry]

@debrabader806 You mean Lana Turner and yes the one with her was the best.

[@catlover34fl]

Great pictures in your collection. Claudette Colbert was a beauty and talented actress. I have seen many of her movies and enjoyed them all. My favorites were Imitation Of Life 1934, It Happened One Night 1934, Smiling Lieutenant 1933, Since You Went Away 1943, and Torch Singer 1933. Loved the warmth and loveliness she projected in her films.

[@chriscraver4070]

The best KZbin truthful presentation I have ever seen about a Hollywood actor. A beautiful salute to a wonderful, smart and sassy woman who knew what she wanted and knew how to get it. Thank you. I plan on listening to this again.

[@HollywoodMysteries]

Thank you!

[@AnotherTaco.YesPlease]

Wonderfully emphatic view of an intelligent and very pretty woman. What a life? Enjoyed it!

[@HollywoodMysteries]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Moonewitch]

My favorite actress of ALL time! ❤

[@DuckDuck1127]

I never knew Claudette's long stage career, she was just pure class!

[@jro6681]

I enjoyed this video . I love the tales of old Hollywood. You brought her story back to life. I appreciate the dedication and hard work you put into them.

[@deborahshallin5843]

I, know the feeling of age discrimination when my colleagues didn’t associate with me at or after work. I was in my late 40s and they were in their late 30s. Amazing that age discrimination has been going on for decades instead of the recent times.

[@ecouturehandmades5166]

Wait until you hit 65; you become invisible. "Golden years", my butt.

[@Colorbrush21]

During my working career, a 10 year age difference never caused a problem. People formed friendships with others who were 10 to 20 years older. Friendships were based on personalities and interests.

[@rhondablack8079]

@@Colorbrush21it depends on who the coworkers are. Every situation is different

[@chiggins4399]

​@rhondablack8079 True. It also depends on who you are.

[@Silverfern2424]

Sorry to hear that. People are cruel. I suffered through sexual discrimination as well as inappropriate behaviour - 70’s - speak up ‘your sacked’

[@janysmahoney1271]

My favourite was *It Happened 1 Night;* One of the best leading ladies of the Silverscreen eva; a truly versatile actress an worthy of mention an contribution t cinematic greats

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

This was very well done. Your narration of Ms. Colbert was perfect.

[@HollywoodMysteries]

Thank you!

[@antigonelangevin7848]

She had a son who was adopted by a french couple, her grand son IS my electrician!

[@Babyrock-Farm]

Small world ...so true.

[@pepe8680]

Who is the father ?

[@heidibee501]

I had seen Claudette in a couple of movies. I got a sense of her intelligence and strength. I got the feeling she might be one of those people (like Julie Andrews) who go through their whole lives with the same hairdo. I'm glad to see l was wrong. She lived a good life, that suited her. She worked hard and reaped the rewards of those efforts. She died with dignity. That's all any of us can hope for.

[@romystumpy1197]

I respect her professionalism ,but I always felt she is made for comedic roles, because of her features,

[@Mila-g9h]

Another great actress. ❤❤😊😊

[@chimerat8012]

Actually, Julie Andrews has had more than one hairstyle and she is quite the survivor.

[@steplumpkin5432]

OFF THE CHAIN!!!!!!!! THANKS 200MILL UPLOADER.

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

An Imatation of Life is Beautiful movie. I use to watch the original with my mother and we would cry like little girls. I am a man . Then I would watch it with my 2 eldest daughters and we cried like Little girls 👧

[@daniakalaina]

It is a tearjerker

[@luckystoller6171]

Such a wonderful narration, a lovely real voice! And a deeply researched presentation. I look forward to more!

[@maggietilley8151]

Thank you for these narrations of the golden years of Hollywood.. Wonderful series.

[@ehanneken]

Well done. I think there isn't a golden age actor or actress who isn't rumored to be gay or bisexual. Most such stories are based on very little, and that's the case with Claudette Colbert.

[@dawnelder9046]

If you are dead the rainbow mafia will claim you.

[@celialovett5880]

I've noticed that everyone seems to have taken Scotty Bowers' salacious book as fact. According to Bowers, everyone in Hollywood, male and female, was secretly gay. It does seem to prove the adage that whomever has the last word has the better chance of being believed regardless of the truth or facts.

[@pegschwalbach2500]

I totally agree! And I love her in any movie she's in. My favorite is "The Egg and I."

[@elisafrye2115]

I loved it, too…my mom had the book and I read that, too. It was a delight as well. I wish they would stop trying to dig up gossip on the dead, who cannot be here to defend themselves AND SUE FOR LIABLE!😋

[@elisafrye2115]

Is this a human voice or an AI? I’m getting seasick from the awful unchanging cadence….ta da, ta da,ta da da da, over and over again. SO ANNOYING!

[@cherylaf8330]

Love your voice and the tone. Nicely done.

[@pattywolford]

My goodness, such amazing research! The best! Love the voice.

[@HollywoodMysteries]

Thanks again!

[@janpadilla7811]

And no horrid raucus music!

[@cathyburns750]

How about the movie "Since You Went Away?" With Jennifer Jones, Shirley Temple, Monty Wooley, and the rest of the all star cast?? Great movie!!

[@juliemcinturff6425]

That's my favorite movie of hers.

[@bonniefuller858]

Absolutely

[@GinnyV76]

Yep..great movie!!

[@missflowerpower8724]

Love that movie! She is my very favorite Old Hollywood actress.

[@timothysullivan6790]

Wonderful.

[@angelabluebird609]

Absolutely adore her and her fine, fine work!

[@sasharaj]

Nicely done bio of Claudette Colbert. I've seen most of her films, among them, It Happened One Night, Family Honeymoon, The Egg and I, Without Reservations, and Palm Beach Story. She is one of my top three most admired actresses.

[@charlottearaki7104]

I find this narration soothing after being yelled at on so many channels.

[@janethayes5941]

I agree!❤❤❤

[@MichelleJones-dh1ry]

😂😂😂Soothing indeed 😊

[@Colorbrush21]

I also agree. ❤❤❤

[@anitapotts9630]

I wonder who the narrator is?

[@4B4Me]

@@anitapotts9630 I think it's AI.

[@Lily-wp8ol]

Fabulous presentation! Answered many questions i always had about Claudette Colbert. Thank you.

[@GinaVargas-lz3gj]

Beautiful claudette colbert gone but never forgotten .

[@lindagibbs428]

Drums across the Mohawk with Henry Fonda, Edna Mae Oliver and Ward Bond one of my favorite movies of her.

[@amandawhiteley6737]

She had those amazing saucer eyes! She was gorgeous, i think her eyes were defo the windows of her soul. Laughing eyes bedroom eyes...i could go on ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@heidibee501]

I like this channel. I have subscribed for more.

[@jbee1686]

You have a very soothing voice. Thank you

[@jerrydtuff]

D.E.W. .... I WATCHED MANY OF HER MOVIES 🎬 IN RERUNS AT AGE 10YRS - TODAY. I ENJOYED ALL HER MOVIES 🎬.

[@claudettebean2094]

Wish I had known her! Mom named me after her telling me she wore her hair the same!! I know I had bangs like hers!! Myself, I never had known another Claudette!!!!!

[@missflowerpower8724]

Colbert’s “Cleopatra” is a wonderful adaptation of the telling of the Queen of Egypt. I like it better than the elaborate Elizabeth Taylor production.

[@noorgonzalez1076]

😮❤🕊️

[@pratimakanadia2203]

I agree. Can’t stand ET. Uk

[@annriley4534]

Wow, thankyou for sharing i never knew..obviously another amazing talent of past💖

[@HollywoodMysteries]

Thanks for listening

[@janysmahoney1271]

Striking in acting as in looks, 1 of the original gr8s of the Silverscreen. Well deserving of her elite status in cinematic history.

[@kimmccabe1422]

In Hollywood, there is no need for labels.

[@chimerat8012]

You think!

[@CoffeesChypresBooks]

Love this!

[@brendaleverick3655]

Interesting. And, I like your oratory style too.

[@HollywoodMysteries]

Thank you!

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

Do 😂have a story about in my eyes 👀 the most beautiful woman in Hollywood history, Myrna Loy!

[@bonnietoups2446]

Fabulous pairing with William Powell in the Thin Man Series! Gorgeous & perfectly delivered witty repartee!

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

@@bonnietoups2446 We sound like a perfect match! I wish you all the best that life has to offer you!

[@Pinklover0928]

OMG I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND. YPUR VOICE IS SO SOOTHING.

[@jeffmoore1286]

Wonderfully researched and the presenter...oh la la

[@wilmamccarter2296]

I love the movie, three came back🙏

[@normajeanmcdaniel4491]

41:03 Great find! 📸👍-🌴

[@loriwatters8661]

Love your voice and story telling xo

[@dianefontaine7204]

Very nice video. Bravo!

[@safiremorningstar]

I know the kind of mother that Claudette Colbert had my mother wasn't too dissimilar.

[@AnotherTaco.YesPlease]

[@daniakalaina]

Mine is too. My brother the alcoholic can do no wrong. I can do no right ( unless it’s something she wants me to do like lose weight). I’ve read that’s a very common dynamic when the mother is narcissistic.

[@janysmahoney1271]

I feel f you; Colbert mom seems really conniving, bitter and cold; nice t c that Claudette didn't let her mom ruin her career. Hopefully u can rise above u mom's ways an find peace, love an contentment in u OWN family life

[@janetczernecki7779]

Age dosen,t matter anymore, actors and actresses act well into their 80,s. My favorite movie is It hapoened one night. Her and Clark Gable were great in that movie.

[@sycamoreknox9419]

The intro/outro music is quirky, and I like it.

[@HollywoodMysteries]

Thanks! Glad someone noticed it...

[@deborahshallin5843]

She would have certainly been the perfect choice to play “All About Eve” I would have loved to see her in the movie!

[@Frenchblue8]

All that early fuss about her name..... And then she ends up with something completely different that she is famous for even a hundred years later

[@russellb5573]

Ahhhh! The allure of Claudette Colbert. She surely has to be the most 'French looking' leading Hollywood lady, ever. Strange that isn't it, how nationality can define your looks. Once again, I haven't seen many of her films but I have watched 'the classics', her crackle and sparkle with Gable being of particular note. I am not sure how she would have been as a person but if she was so fastidious and fussy about the 'dark side of the moon' not being shown, then I can only assume she would have been, with the greatest of respect, a bit of a piece of work and lived up to her renowned 'D' word reputation. I must go back and rewatch 'It Happened One Night' at some point but as it is, now that I have discovered this delightful YT channel, I am piling up on things to revisit or discover. I have 'The Passion of Joan of Arc' lined up for another run this weekend. I just love that film for its mesmerising cinematography, especially. Anyway, I digress. Claudette's image will never fade, as long as people are attracted to the mystique of Hollywood. Her achievements are remarkable and she stands tall among the luminaries of her time. Oui, oui, oui, bien sur! Thanks for your fascinating take on her achievements, which I listened to a couple of nights ago. Keep up the good work. We're waiting for your 'Garbo', when you're ready✨

[@richardw3470]

10:30 Abie's Irish Rose - It's Abie as in Abraham not Abbie as in Abigail. Etc.

[@ricknorman7193]

I ADORE the vocalist narrator 0n this podcast? She has the sexiest voice in the history of mankind!!!

[@janpadilla7811]

I can only be glad my husband hasn't heard her...yet!

[@ricknorman7193]

@@janpadilla7811LOL!

[@ladywisewolf3942]

Hate to break it to you but I'm sure it's A I.

[@ricknorman7193]

@@ladywisewolf3942 I don't think so. The enunciation is too good. I've listed to a lot of AI.

[@mgcocasal]

The Ghost Train was written by Arnold Ridley. He later acted in Dad's Army.

[@ritacobb3063]

It says so on the poster here.Arnold Ridley was the playwright.

[@anncarper8163]

If I had a chance to be in a movie? I'd be like, "What do you want me to do? How can I do a good job?" But Claudette was telling them to redesign entire sets, not caring how much it cost them -- just so the left side of her face wouldn't show! And she was a newcomer in the industry! No disrespect meant to Claudette, but what is it about some people that they can make the most outrageous demands and people go, "Ok! Sure. Whatever you want!" I probably would have gotten instant smackdown. 😄

[@annechildress2721]

Wow!!!!

[@RoderickFernandez-bo8pc]

I would often look at the right side of claudet's face that I never could see any difference. Her finger was amazing. Her legs were amazing. I always thought she could slip into one of those 43:20 Dresses from cleopatra and look perfectly wonderful 43:19 43:19 dresses from cool. Well, yeah, Patrick and it would still fit her perfectly.

[@RoderickFernandez-bo8pc]

I realize some of this post doesn't make any sense as i'm speaking into my farm, so please forgive me

[@j.w.2391]

Very well researched, though the Images of Colbert didnt always match up with the narrative. Claudette truly is one one greats. I have many Original portraits of her. Ive always thought she would been interesting as Margo Channing in All about Eve but not sure she has the "bite" that Bette Davis brought the part. Has anyone ever noticed to resemblance (with those Bangs) and acting of Colbert and Anne Baxter..? It Happened One Night and Imitation of Life are my all - time favourites, not all of her vehicles have transcended time and remain only watchable because of the lady's style and elegance.

[@j.w.2391]

I do believe she was a Closet Gay woman...but was determined to keep her reputation and career Scandal Proof. There were rumours Claudette had a brief affair with Joan Crawford-----a most incredible liaison because they are so different...but I dont doubt they got under the sheets. Broadway legend Helen Hayes was among her closest friends.

[@marthamadrid7883]

❤❤❤❤

[@bobbyantonelli7978]

I’m halfway through. I’m wondering if in the introduction you mentioned her relationship with a female artist. I came to the part where her only Rival was Marlene Dietrich: I’ve seen photos and read that they were involved in a passionate love affair and IMO, I think they actually look alike. I’m dying to see what more is said about her affair! Great video, wonderful research!

[@loritracy1385]

Thank you 😊 It doesn't bode well for your marriage if you & your husband can't convey any attraction for each other.

[@RoderickFernandez-ps5ci]

I worked on a show with clauda Colbert in the 1980s when I worked with Rex. Harrison, she came into the theater every night. Dressed as a star acted like a star was note trouble at all. I'm sure she could have fit into any of those dresses from the 1930. She had great legs.She was not the fun way he would expect to be like from the egg and eye, but she was fine to me

[@andrewmiller4885]

I would love to know who is narrating this video. Her voice is so familiar.

[@richardmcleod1930]

Another "Hollywood Babylon"!

[@IrishTexan09]

Hollywood has declined in every way. There is -0- sophistication in any movies. Nudity, vomiting/diarrhea, comic book franchises, or gender remakes is the sum of Hollywood creativity.

[@janysmahoney1271]

She seemed vey bright an intellectual , caring an not easily fooled by Hollywood. Her mom sounded like quite a coniving, bitter an jealous peice of work

[@renayconner7171]

Did son kill him ,I read something about him I was num,rip

[@barbarahuber9392]

no sound only follow it with captioning

[@marilynkornelsen5734]

Why didn't you talk about the movie THE EGG AND I ?

[@guerralg63]

A very nice voice for narration, but could use some help with diction and elocution. It's hard to understand some of the words she is saying.

[@danicegewiss862]

You must have issues with your hearing. Her elocution is fine.

[@guerralg63]

@danicegewiss862 I don't believe its a real person speaking, and you must have problems with the English language because this voice is not pronouncing certain words correctly. Why do people like you feel the need to make insulting comments to people you disagree with. Is it because you hide behind a device and have no fear of getting punched in the face? My hearing is fine, but you suffer from brain damage!!

[@FranklinWilson-ev9dq]

Killer, Legs!!!!!!!!!!!

[@junolnm]

Who's narrating?

[@surrealistgirlx]

Claudette was given a saint's name because this was a requirement of the Catholic church.

[@susannafraser5835]

What a controlling mother. Living off her daughters salary.

[@Linda98671]

Hogwash, after these people pass all this crappola is dug up, whether true or not! BS!

[@SaaharaGlaude]

@darlynegardner2158 Phrases are "coined." Do you understand what that means??? The term -- the words "Sexual Harassment" DID NOT EXIST during the 1920s. The ACTION of sexual harassment has existed SINCE CAVE DWELLING DAYS - living by the river in Africa - since men & women were defined as sexes; BUT THE TERM?? NO! Use your brain.

[@antigonelangevin7848]

Just need to correct something it is not true that in France you had to name your children from the saint of your birthday. It is an African custom ! But it is true that when you want to baptise your children in the catholic Church you need to choose a name from the Bible or from a saint who will be their Saint Patron and in the Hope that they will look after them, or give them some of their qualities.

[@richarddixon7855]

Mar-lay-nah.

[@margaretcastell9429]

Regarding her and children, I have several times read she and Clark Gable did have a child who was adopted by a family. Much later her daughter affirmed this. Religion and her mother stopped her doing a number of things, hence her daughter's secrecy. I think they were in touch but no mention of motherhood.

[@glendahowes5905]

Wasn’t that Loretta Young and her daughter by Clark Gable - Judy?

[@windstorm1000]

​@@glendahowes5905agreed. It's Loretta not Claudette

[@lbjordan5082]

I thought the love child of Clark gable was Loretta young after the movie “ a call of the wild”.

[@maryqueens1077]

Great bio of this beloved star. However the narration is very soft and slow, and lacking any inflection, too monotonous. A little more pep in the delivery would help.

[@janpadilla7811]

No maryqueens. Her voice and intonation are perfect.

[@DuckDuck1127]

If you cn do better than start your own channel & see what people think ur presentation skills ...

[@SaaharaGlaude]

You gotta' keep things accurate. Can not state she encountered "Sexual Harassment" because the term hadn't been coined. You can refer to the action but, not label it as such & must ID it according to the language of the then day : At Cornell University, instructor Lin Farley discovered that women in a discussion group repeatedly described being fired or quitting a job because they were harassed and intimidated by men. She and colleagues used the term "sexual harassment" to describe the problem and generate interest in a "Speak Out" in May 1975.

[@richardmayora1289]

What a ridiculous comment!!!

[@SaaharaGlaude]

​@@richardmayora1289What's ridiculous is your weighing in without 'listening' to the reference & ultimately writing from a position of ignorance.

[@cherylaf8330]

really?! so technical

[@SaaharaGlaude]

@@cherylaf8330 Really so accurate!

[@richardmayora1289]

You are so full of yourself. Your comment is absolutely idiotic. People had diseases long before they had a name and it doesn’t mean they didn’t exist. The same principal applies here. Your efforts to impress people with your academic knowledge are undermined by your lack of common sense.

[@phillipstephens4522]

"She loved swimming in actual water?" What else would she swim in? Jello? Milk? Blood? Get real!!

[@victoriaolson8985]

take a breath

[@peaceknot]

These are interesting and relaxing to watch, but why the really strange and incorrect pronounciations on certain words in each of these videos. Very everyday words like 'debut'. Mmm.

[@shirleyredd6107]

So Claudette is a snob

[@danielthoman7324]

The narration is dragging on too long. It is becoming boring. 😮

[@CarolClement-ek7qq]

This woman is talking to fast!!!

[@selecttravelvacations7472]

You can slow the speed of her speaking in your settings for the video on the upper right. Useful for southerners. 😊

[@thesonicpurveyor]

I love your videos but please can you come away from the mic when you talk.... The clacking of your saliva is so off-putting. 😁

[@CandaceSmith-c1o]

Are you sure it's "Abby's Irish Rose"? Or is it "Abe'-ee"?

[@timeforcoffee485]

Abe-ee