Love Affair (1939) - It was nearest thing to heaven !

[@decusq]

Remake or Original, the absolute moment he realizes she was the crippled woman who asked for the painting just breaks my heart and brings me to tears everytime.

[@mariannejohannessen9751]

Me too ❤️

[@nhmooytis7058]

Me three

[@jodyperdue5561]

Yes everytime

[@MariaE99]

Same😢

[@4mySweetheart369]

Me four!

[@chrisdal4051]

I love both Charles & Cary's versions, they both make me bawl😭

[@bikesnippets]

That short but intense battle that rages in him before his love for her wins over his fear for her being in a wheelchair....magnificent acting.

[@rskissack]

I love both endings, and while acknowledging the superb acting here, my preference is still the Grant-Kerr ending. The musical scoring in the 1957 version is amazing - for example, when Grant is about to leave the apartment.. The moment in the bedroom where he closes his eyes after seeing the painting and the tender moments on the couch afterward are among the most evocative in all of film. The emotion in that final Grant-Kerr scene always chokes me up, while not so much with Boyer-Dunne.

[@The22on]

I liked Grant/Kerr. The only thing I preferred in the early version was how the director showed the painting. It was bigger and more important looking. That's a minor point, though.I also liked the way Kerr delivered her lines better when she said the famous line.

[@iamsobeautifulomg]

But Charles is a far better actor. The way he reacts to the painting is far better than Cary's presentational approach.

[@doogboh]

Hugo Friedhoffer deserves crazy-credit for the scoring of the '57 version.

[@johnfortich]

OMG! 😭 I didn't know there's an even earlier movie 😭 about this. 😭

[@Yilzzz]

Imagine this movie with Grant and dunne. Irene dunne and Cary grant had such chemistry. Loved all three films they did together. Irene dunne is just amazing.

[@Bronxjames]

Great thoughts My mom and I saw the 1957 verison, and we both went home in tears. But not only for the movie,but because of the disfunkional family times. My mom passed in 2007,and even though I was only 9yrs. old It will always be our greatest time together.Bronx James

[@AnnaDurini]

Hug

[@MusicIsHobby]

I Loved all the versions even Cary Grant Deborah Kerr or Warren Beatty and Annete Benning.I just discover this now Great original Love Affair. This reminded me of my late papa he influenced me to watch Hollywood Movies.I miss my papa when I watched all the greatest Classics movies,music entertinment

[@rrozoff1]

What a tale of self-transcendence and redemption. Thank you for posting this.

[@billburrus]

regardless.., i ALWAYS cry at the ending. feels good.

[@johnstondr1]

This is my favorite version. Irene Dunne is a marvelous actress. That French guy is Charles Boyer. He was the Brad Pitt of his day. These were both huge stars for their time.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Comparing Pitt and Boyer is like comparing bologna to prime rib!

[@maaidakausar9802]

Charles Boyer was incredible brilliant and genius legend

[@uintaj]

The music from An Affair to Remember may be more memorable, but the noisy kids in that movie almost derail it. This is really the highest quality version. High class throughout.

[@waynebrasler]

"An Affair To Remember" was a remake, retitled after a song with the same title. Both versions will forever reduce people to tears; I think they are equal in their power.

[@102936]

I hate it when people put this and the '57 one up against one another... they are both such wonderful films in their own right.

[@mauricioduron3193]

Thank you! Such relief for a taste of common sense.

[@unclealand]

It's really infantile when people treat new versions of good movies, or new renditions of songs, as if it were a crime. Good scripts and music DESERVE to be refreshed. Besides, no one is forcing any of those childish people to see or hear the new ones.

[@billburrus]

nice version, but i think grant's initial reaction to seeing the painting was better. also.., kerr saying.., "darling, don't look at me like that" upon his returning to her was excellent addition.

[@judithbormann6288]

I have not seen this version but I don't think it would come close to "An affair to remember."

[@billburrus]

judith bormann it comes close if you consider it was made some 30 years earlier. grant and kerr are PERFECT.

[@dcfan1107]

Plus the scene where Grant kisses Kerr's hand...he kisses her so tenderly and the look on her face is priceless. I like how she keeps her hand slightly extended even as Grant is walking away from her.

[@vkaygee]

No way. This is one of the most fantastic moments in cinematic history. And I LOVE Cary Grant.

[@Charliemeehan7]

No way

[@Neldidellavittoria]

I never knew there was a previous version to Grant & Kerr's. Now I have to see this one full. (BTW, the third one is a waste of celluloid, IMHO.) Thanks a lot for taking the time and trouble to upload it!

[@MissCodswallop]

If you haven't noticed, since this version is public domain you can find the full movie all over KZbin! I know it's been a couple months since you posted this comment so I'm assuming you may have found this out. :) I love this version so much and prefer it to An Affair to Remember.

[@Neldidellavittoria]

Meredith Riggs:)

[@goldenoldiesPete]

Meredith Riggs I agree, and think it is better than "An Affair to Remember", which was also terrific. I believe the chemistry between Dunne and Boyer, is stronger than between Kerr and Grant. Btw, I just saw "Love Affair" (much of the film on tv) and also watched this clip more than once, and I still don't see how Boyer realizes her inability to walk in this final scene, as there appears to be no wheelchair, or other apparatus which would "reveal" her condition (although the film emphasizes him looking at a painting of her, as if that is a telltale clue) Could you explain to me how Boyer figures it out?

[@MissCodswallop]

goldenoldiesPete He puts two and two together when he sees the painting in her room because he was told by the man who sold the painting that he sold it to a lady who was poor and he hesitates when he's about to say that she also couldn't walk. I think he then realizes it, especially since there were subtle signs, like how she didn't get up from the couch when he first came in. He wanted to sit beside her but she didn't move, since she was obviously paralyzed. :)

[@goldenoldiesPete]

Meredith Riggs Thanks for the (very clear) explanation.

[@maj1216]

I was always a big fan of the Grant/Kerr version, but once I watched this version, I lost my nostalgic love for the remake. This version, the acting, everything comes off so much better in this version. Not surprised it was a '39 film. It is hard for me to admit that I prefer Boyer's performance to Grant's because Grant is one of my fave all time actors. I've never really been a fan of Kerr, though. But had liked her in AATR. 1939 was a great year for great movies.

[@vkaygee]

maj1216 agreed!!!! I fell in love with the Cary Grant / Kerr version as a kid. I LOVE Cary Grant. But when I saw this one, just wow. It is incredible. Irene Dunne is one of my absolute favorites. Her voice was superb. Now I can’t even watch the Grant/Kerr version. They come off as clumsy and awkward. Trivia: same director for both movies, 19 years apart. And of course Irene Dunne and Cary Grant starred together in so many early movies. They were great together.

[@The22on]

@@vkaygee wow! same director for both versions? amazing.

[@maraelianegaldino9568]

I watched all three versions. And none were as beautiful as this one from 1939. I love the chemistry between Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer.

[@faelisa]

This will never fail to make me cry

[@maraelianegaldino9568]

Love Affair is currently my favorite movie. The chemistry between Charles Boyer and Irene Dunne was undeniable. "If something had to happen to either of us why to you?" Oh dear. We don't need a miracle. If you can paint I can walk." This dialogue is wonderful.

[@cassyclim8]

ooooh i watched all the 3 versions of this movie!!!! and all of them made me cry!!

[@irinagarbo]

I cried my heart out in this scene... The best version!

[@geebee1514]

This was good, but I prefer the Grant and Kerr version and ending much better. I cry each and every time. Doesn't matter how many times I watch it.

[@manuelvicentemillandiaz332]

Excelente filme y también Charles Boyer e Irene Dunne , fantásticos los dos en esta bellísima historia de amor ¡Bravo! Desde Córdoba ESPAÑA

[@alvinamewish4298]

This story from 1937 😮😮😮😮😮😮 Millions people still crying over same movie’s story for the 86 yrs🤭🤭🤭 I’ve watched indian remake I had cried for hours and still makes me crying whenever I watch Indian version. (Mann) But I’m surprised back they were sooo amazing without modern tactics they were too good at acting 😮😮😮😮😮

[@vikkismith7964]

Loved both versions of this movie..the one with Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr and this one with Charles Boyer and Irene Dunn.

[@ronaldgetty8196]

The gorgeous music at the end is sung by the famous Bob Mitchell Boys Choir, as in several scenes before this one. They famously sang in 150 movies, and countless radio and television programs. They were long associated with Bing Crosby, including being a centerpiece of "Going My Way."

[@mortalclown3812]

He's absolutely stunning here.

[@cassyclim8]

i agree! loved the grant/kerr ver the most. i was surprised too that it wasn't the original. great movies in that year (1939) i should say! i mean gone with the wind, wizard of oz, love affair, hunchback of notre dame, etc....

[@Sharonlyn]

She was looking...up. :')

[@justajumpingypsygirl]

I have never cried watching An Affair to remember, even though my sister and Mom cry everytime. This version though....I've only seen a couple clips, it's funny how movies in black and white seem to have more expression in the actors faces

[@milanaquino8062]

Is this the original version? Wow...

[@isammolina4842]

Yes.Is better.👍🌹🌿🌹🌿

[@mariannejohannessen9751]

@@isammolina4842 Absolutely best ❤️🌹

[@belenheredia2024]

No or yes I'm not sure.. I think this is the second version because there is a first version from no talkie years

[@ReneeDeborah]

I've never seen this version before. I'm surprised at how closely the 1957 version adhered to this one -- at least in the final scene. Of course the Grant/Kerr version is still my very favorite!

[@vkaygee]

ReneeDeborah it was directed by the same person.

[@chatchaloemjira9521]

It is nearest a hundred years WOW!!!!

[@jwroe1942]

Love both movies but never knew there was an earlier version until it appeared on Turner Classic Movies.

[@isammolina4842]

Por Dios esta escena es capaz de partir una montaña de roca ...💖👍👀🌹🌿🌹🌿🌹🌿👏👏👏👏

[@anniestrinkets8431]

I have seen three remakes of this movie, its so beautiful everytime, also an indian one, its really good too. I like that story

[@tildakovach]

THE CARY GRANT VERSION IS SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH BETTER, STILL million thanks!

[@vkaygee]

tilda kovach no way. I’m a huge Cary Grant fan and I actually saw his version first. but compared to this, he and Kerr were clumsy and unbelievable. This version cannot be topped.

[@azzaamiazzaami8662]

There is a wonderful movie took a same title for Cary Grant , it was an amazing movie 🌹✨

[@sumptuoustreat]

black and white or coloured, original, remake or another remake, this scene makes me cry all the time!

[@irinagarbo]

your addition is so right! she's stunning!

[@philipbahia2707]

I like the 1957 version it was more emotional to me.

[@tsblonde510]

His Girl Friday was a remake of the 1931 version of 'The Front Page', which was then remade, again, in 1974 with the original title. All 3 are good.

[@Yilzzz]

His girl Friday was the best though! Come on Grant and Russell! What a duo.

[@belenheredia2024]

The Philadelphia story > high society (I preferred the first)

[@RADick-hm2od]

For any two ships passing in the night scenario, like these movies may be deeply romantic while in real life are deeply painful for the ill fated couples. So in Tracy Chapman's words "It's been a long long ..,time Still I Cry."

[@lilrickdesjean1308]

just wanna cry... thk u mr boyer

[@cda345]

I Love this version so much better especially Irene Dunne. Except The music in the remake is so beautiful. I wish this version was better remembered.

[@francescariccelli6841]

Purtroppo non conosco questa versione né la si trova in commercio. Da ciò che si vede, i protagonisti sono affascinanti (forse lievemente superiori a quelli dell'edizione del 1954), ma la clip non può essere la pietra di paragone dei due film. Ottimo lavoro comunque e grazie di cuore.

[@Themanwhocameback2]

I am not an Irene Dunne Fan, nor a Boyer fan. I AM a fan of Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. But I would be a liar, if I did not admit that this version is the best. Cary acted stiff and constipated in this scene, and Deborah Kerr seemed fake, with a glycerine tear applied to the corner of her eye. Boyer and Dunne are superb.

[@isammolina4842]

Thank you sincerity.😊Agree whit you.

[@SarahJay55]

I love Grant, but I prefer this version by far... apart from the fact that Irene Dunne is always wonderful, the script for AATR was such an exact copy that you have moments that make no sense, such as Kerr singing. Dunne was a fine singer, but Kerr had to be dubbed! Why not just change the character?! Having said that, AATR is still my third favourite 'meeting at the top of the Empire State Building' movie! And I think I agree that Grant's "realisation scene" is marginally more effective.

[@theshreyansjain]

what are your first two favourite 'meeting at the top of the Empire State Building' movies?

[@giovannilombardi143]

Film magnifici!

[@IrenneSanchez23]

that is, mellow0w, coz in both movies the actors and actresses were REALLY good... Tell me, can you find two best couples than Charles Boyer-Irene Dunne and Cary Grant-Deborrah Kerr???

[@selimsa803]

What's Up Doc? starring Barbra Streisand is a remake of Bringing Up Baby. And His Girl Friday is actually a remake of The Front Page, which was remade several times.

[@catgut74]

beautiful..if there is something called love is in tha nearest thing to heaven

[@shopsshire9282]

I take it this is the movie The Inspire 1957 An Affair to Remember and then which in turn inspired Sleepless in Seattle. The best part is that all of all of the actors in these films in each of these eras are considered icons of their times and legends as well I'm sorry. I'm sorry but Tom Hanks is right up there with these guys as far as an actor

[@nancyperlman3884]

Tom Hanks is an excellent actor, but he doesn't rival the sexiness & elegance of Grant.

[@percygamboa4944]

All 3 versions are good!

[@AjitPriyadarshi130]

"Mann" an indian version of this movie is also awesome ❤

[@okfalcon6444]

I’m a big fan of Grant, but he doesn’t seem to me to have had the depth as an actor that Boyer had.

[@ILoveLucyE68NY]

Cary Grants version is better to me..this ending didn't make me tear up like Grants did.

[@mariannejohannessen9751]

This is The best ❤️🌹

[@j.araujo1183]

Good this first version, but I prefer Kerr&Grant.

[@NakedEyes-lm3bj]

❤❤❤

[@gmaxsun]

i though i would not cry on this one, but...

[@redbeatle92]

I've never seen this movie, but I have seen an affair to remember, and I'm confused... are they the same story?

[@daveozman]

I'm sorry - I just could never get into Charles Boyer - he never appealed to me as an actor. I believe Cary Grant pulled off this scene much better. Irene Dunne on the other hand could act her stockings off. A fabulous actress with a string of great roles.

[@lucindahart6148]

Who’s here after Mann?

[@toothbrush898]

whats the song in the background around 1.06?

[@mariamail0303]

There s 3 version of this movie....?

[@bluewren2]

Very likely the very best version?

[@healthtips4340]

THE BEST VERSION OF THIS SONG WAS NAT KING COLE!! AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER!

[@Bob.builter]

Bollywood movie Mann stole the story

[@tsblonde510]

They did (loosely) remake Bringing Up Baby, Madonna starred.

[@rosanamondadori9233]

Charles Boyer?

[@lilrickdesjean1308]

a hanky plz,, anyone

[@melaniemiles2783]

Doesn't hold a stick to the rendition with Cary Grant in it.

[@beatrizsanchez3625]

Mentira

[@cassyclim8]

if i remembered correctly i think the guy is supposed to be French....

[@sumankansal8798]

Mann movie

[@Vita-wg9eu]

That man smoke inside the apartement

[@nghandihede5928]

I love this original version for several reasons. #1 I love Irene Dunne's voice and her singing, "Sing My Heart" & #2 She and Charles Boyer are sexier together . Debra Kerr just doesn't do it for me. And though I love Cary Grant, the sexual chemistry between them, in my opinion, is flat. She just doesn't doesn't have it. And the song that she sings in the movie is awful

[@lilrickdesjean1308]

private,,mems,,ur not invited

[@bluemarshall6180]

And they smell cigarette. 😣

[@yvonnecamacho7887]

IU like Beatty's and Benning's version better