Maureen Stapleton: A Tribute by Rick McKay

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Rick McKay
Filmmaker Rick McKay ("Broadway: The Golden Age") was commissioned to make this short film tribute to the legendary Oscar/Emmy/Tony-award-winning American actress Maureen Stapleton for her NYC memorial service in 2006. The film stars Barbara Cook, Anne Jackson, Eli Wallach, Julie Harris, Cherry Jones, Farley Granger, Fay Wray and others.

[@Theladyrach]

Just read her memoir. I think she was my soulmate. Thx for this.

[@deanvaros2568]

just found this tribute to Maureen. I was fortunate enough to work with her as a child in a Play called Waiting for Godot in Santa Fe NM.... I still have all the pictures from rehearsal and after party's. Wow so long ago..... RIP my friend

[@glennfromthebronx]

could you post the photos? here?

[@Changojoni]

What a wonderful film! I met Maureen several times since I was friends with her dresser, Eloise White. Maureen was a fantastic person, bawdy, honest, and loved to dance! I miss her very much. The world of show buisiness lost a great one when she died.

[@janiceward2088]

I will never forget Maureen Stapleton, just one word from her and a look in her eye reduced me to tears..!! brilliant actress..!!

[@MovieBios]

+Janice Ward - Thank you Janice - I feel exactly the same way. She had a gift like no one else.

[@johnyzero2000]

I loved her attitude and down to earth approach to acting, "I do a job, I get paid, I go home." Plus she was just a simple fan girl at heart. Where are our Maureen Stapleton's of today?

[@dannyr58]

This was so exiting to see! Maureen was a special favorite of mine- loved her- will never forget the time I met her- great to see Julie Harris and Eli Wallach too- this is really wonderful- would love to see the entire film! Thanks for posting this!

[@dayfan1962]

Thank you for posting this video about Maureen Stapleton, a truly fantastic actress.

[@nycosmopolitan]

I saw rode with her on an uptown (westside) bus after an evening performance during her run in the Glass Menagerie [Revival, Play, Drama] Dec 18, 1975 - Feb 22, 1976 -- genius, but just like the rest of us.

[@infonut]

Cherry Jones is correct. Mo's heart wrenching apology at the end of Airport is mesmerizing. This earthy actress could not speak a word of dialogue and still steal every scene with her eyes.

[@makeittrue]

It's wonderful. People whom I admire so much Barbara Cook, Eli Wallach, Julie Harris . . . had so much admiration for her. I wish I could have seen Maureen Stapleton on stage. Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece.

[@corfan99]

Oh WOW, Thank you so much for this. I didn't know this film tribute existed. She was a WONDERFUL actress. I love her work.

[@jimrick6632]

FAY WRAY....WHAT A TREAT...

[@eileenchristopher2080]

Thank you so much for this! She was a treasure that Troy should never forget.

[@TheRyanOConnorShow]

This might be the most gorgeous thing I've seen on KZbin. Thank you.

[@JoshAtkinson]

Thank you so much for this! I wish it was two hours long! She was a visionary and I wish people remembered her more.

[@MovieBios]

I couldn't agree more Joshua. I could make a two hour movie about the shoot that day - it was that wild and fascinating! Maureen was a total original and she is greatly missed . . .

[@dianestafford6968]

She was a distant cousin of my Grandmother.

[@MaureenStapletonFan]

How wonderful !! Thank you Rick McKay ! You made me cry - I miss her so.

[@kalel2603]

@picturefan2009 She was born in 1925. She graduated HS (Catholic Central in Troy, NY) with my mother in 1943.

[@k8nairne]

Thanks so much for this - it's good to see Maureen's life and career celebrated as it should be. For such an immense talent, she's one of the most underrated actresses.

[@LaughClub]

Magnificent!

[@barbararey-constantin5679]

Wow!!

[@sjcohen4444]

I was lucky to have seen her perform on stage twice; The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild and The Little Foxes. But the first time I saw her was when I was like 6 years old in Bye, Bye, Birdie at Radio City.

[@makeittrue]

SJ, you really were lucky! I would have loved to seen her in a live performance. :)

[@ronjenkins1688]

Thank you so much for this, meant alot to me , I originally saw her in Queen of the Stardust Ballroom and became a huge fan of everything she has done, what a talent, Thank You again

[@MovieBios]

+ron jenkins - my pleasure Ron. I am so happy that this piece meant so much to you - as Maureen meant a lot to me.

[@glennfromthebronx]

yup. and from around the same time...1977 or so, just re-watched THE GATHERING, with Ed Asner. Just a wonderful Christmastime made-for-TV movie.

[@AlexandraRieloff]

So inspiring... she truly is wonderful. Thanks,

[@jeffsteitzer6005]

This is spectacular! Thank you, Mr. McKay!

[@MovieBios]

+Jeff Steitzer - Thank you so much Mr. Steltzer - that means the world to me! Rick

[@Paddy818]

Thanks so much! What a wonderful tribute! So glad I found it and the others!!

[@MovieBios]

+Paddy818 - Thank you Paddy - Maureen deserved this and so much more! Best, Rick

[@MovieBios]

+Paddy818 - Thank you Paddy - Maureen deserved this and so much more! Best, Rick

[@txquis]

Sublime.

[@388Caroline]

She was brilliant in Little Gloria Happy At Last!

[@makeittrue]

Caroline, I totally agree with that comment!

[@peggypenny1]

SHE WAS GREAT AND WILFORD BRIMLEY

[@DDumbrille]

What is it with Julie Harris' hand? So twisted and knarled...

[@edwardgreenspan4685]

So great as Pearl in 1978's Interiors. Nominated for supporting Oscar there but lost to Maggie Smith's California Suite. As good as Miss Smith was, Stapleton was even better.

[@MovieBios]

I agree with you Mr. Greenspan. There was never anyone like "Mo," and there never will be again. . .

[@sjcohen4444]

Edward Greenspan She should have won for Airport.

[@Marlboroboy123.]

I can’t find the next generation dvd anywhere. Where can I find it?

[@picturefan2009]

I'm confused. According to IMDb Ms. Stapleton was born in 1925, but at the end of that wonderful tribute it says 1920.

[@kalel2603]

It was 1925. SHe graduated HS with my Mom.

[@MaureenStapletonFan]

Maureen Stapleton was born on June 21, 1925 .

[@davidbowden796]

Sorry Rick, my previous comment should have read Second Act Productions, not Second Hand!

[@boohauntedhouse65]

imdb is not always right try wikipedia

[@robertholliston]

Re: the end of this film: Maureen Stapleton was born in 1925, not 1920.

[@kalel2603]

@picturefan2009 She was born in 1925. She graduated HS (Catholic Central in Troy, NY) with my mother in 1943.

[@kalel2603]

It was 1925. SHe graduated HS with my Mom.