Spotlight - Julie Harris

[@deirdre108]

I saw her in "The Belle of Amherst" in the late 1970's. I was astounded by her acting and how she BECAME Emily Dickinson. Starring in a one-person show, on stage alone, no cues or aids from other actors must be one of the most difficult tasks in the art. But man, did she nail it!

[@johntlew]

Her emotional (including tears) accounts of some moments during her career shows her genuine ability to be real and not be afraid to bare her soul.

[@mmjhcb]

This interview shows the one quality she had in spades (in addition to all the other qualities she had), the one quality that is more necessary than any other to a great actor, and the quality that is sorely lacking in so many -- sensitivity. She was a lovely lady and a GREAT actress.

[@moniquethomas3610]

I loved Julie Harris too- and had the privilege of meeting her in 1996, when I (via radio) discussed a lot of her career. What a legend. An American who came to the theatre just as it was going through it's NYC Method School renaissance; a very exciting time. Just a beautiful, gentle woman who- from what I recollect- could still remember the sweetness of James Dean's kiss, from forty years before.

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

Wow. How interesting.

[@dougr.2398]

Just saw “The Belle of Amherst” after waiting 47 years to see it. Really good. Really, really good

[@immaterialimmaterial5195]

Wonderful actress. So lovely to see this interview.

[@unclealand]

I could watch her for weeks!

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

Thank u so much for this video. Julie Harris was an incredible actress.

[@makeittrue]

She came off as so true in her acting. I loved her chemistry with James Dean in "East of Eden" & I sensed she really did earn his trust. The scenes with the two of them (my favorite being the ferris wheel)....she is able to keep his gaze & his excessive mannerisms disappeared. His acting really came from within his soul & they really were the most beautiful scenes in the entire movie.

[@dougr.2398]

Now I really want to see it. Never have

[@linscrattish2648]

Julie WAS Abra! Dean responded in kind.

[@beeastman1235]

These are great interviews! Thanks! 👍

[@Marcel_Audubon]

she was a national treasure, wasn't she?

[@IceAintNice]

Yes she was.

[@mmjhcb]

@@IceAintNice She still is. She was a lovely woman as well as a truly great actress.

[@linscrattish2648]

Have always loved this woman --so sensitive...

[@warrenspencer8960]

Living near her childhood home in MI, I first saw her on TV, then movies, and finally plays --- as well as in person. Her talent was equaled by her kindness.

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

Loved her in so many films, but "The Haunting of Hill House" is a favorite.

[@christophepena9450]

LoveFlatfootin1

[@laurenceesposito3393]

Without her in “The Haunting,” there would be no movie! She was excellent in it AND in everything else!!

[@improcat1]

One of the greatest performances on screen.

[@markwhitman9029]

She's brilliant in everything. Check her "Belle of Amherst" video play! She becomes Emily Dickinson back from the dead!! A stunning masterpiece

[@anastasiabeaverhausen8220]

So glad I got to see her on stage in her one-woman show as Emily, as Mrs. Lincoln and in a comedy. One of my most favorite actresses ever. I love the story Chas. Nelson Reilly told of how she played the entire show of "Belle" for Shirley Booth on her porch after which Shirley paid her the greatest compliment by saying "where did Julie go?"

[@markwhitman9029]

And Shirley Booth knew greatness in Julie because she was also great ness

[@suzeauster2223]

I just watched “ The hiding Place”...engulfing! She plays Betsie, the Sister of Corrie Ten Boom...they’re entire family helped many Jewish people from the nazis by hiding them in their home. It was very bittersweet to watch. I highly recommend it. They never wavered in faith and their love of God is Glorified 🌈

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

I wish he had asked her about James Dean. East of Eden is a great movie, and they are excellent in it.

[@peteradaniel]

I’m actually glad he didn’t. She’s such an excellent actress I would prefer to hear her opinion on her craft then some goulash gossip about a dead colleague.

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

@@peteradaniel Why would it be gossip rather than true-life recollections of working with her co-star? He was only in 3 movies, so it wouldn't be a common question. (And I thought EOE was his best and a high-quality film.)

[@teeniebeenie8774]

love u julie u were my fave !!!

[@larespo1]

I love her and really miss her. Love, love, love.

[@arialifeless]

She was such a terrific actress, Kazan adored her

[@jochenstossberg5427]

I loved her in East of Eden. And despite the fact that Geraldine Page was wonderful in Summer and Smoke, I would love to have seen her in it!

[@robertd.carver6240]

I was fortunate enough to have seen Ms. Harris in three national tours, two in Cincinnati at the Shubert Theater: "And Miss Reardon Drinks A Little" and a strange play costarring James Broderick (father of Matthew) and (I believe) James Coco, in three acts about the same three characters--husband, wife and her younger brother--who regress from maturity to young adulthood to preadolescence through each act. I later saw her at the Fox Theater in Atlanta in "The Belle of Amherst." She was luminous in each.

[@greggeorge3638]

I so wish the interviewer (the great Ed Wilson) would have just let her talk. He seems to want to narrate her career.

[@pibly7784]

Belle of Amherst. 👍. Live stage requires energy and discipline.

[@markwhitman72]

The greatest actress on the stage and you can forget Knots Landing that she lowered herself to do!! She was Emily Dickinson brought to life in a mesmerizing performance! Just adore and miss her terribly!!

[@joycegibbs5267]

maybe she needed the money when doing Knots Landing? Incredible actress though. Miss her too.

[@IceAintNice]

I have always felt her presence on Knots brought everyone's game way up.

[@mmjhcb]

She was the only actress who could bring you to tears on "Knots Landing." Any thing she did was worth watching.

[@jochenstossberg5427]

She needed money! All those awards don't bring in huge money. She probably did it for fun.

[@jimmyh7822]

Lower herself to do? That's pretty harsh considering every role she ever played, including Lillie Mae on Knots Landing, was a fine performance. She brought so much to her role on this nighttime drama. Why berate her because you look down at her choice to do a weekly top 20 series that clearly paid her well but also gave many the opportunity to see her perform in a unique role like she had never done before.

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

One of the greatest ever.

[@markwhitman9029]

No the greatest ever

[@infonut]

Unique talent. I think of Betsy Blake when I watch her. So timid. Not many roles to fit this character but when one is found she makes it shine. I loved her out of character role in Harper (1966).

[@CharlieCharlie-wz5cg]

This guy is basically interviewing himself

[@jasonsturges3540]

I loved Julie Harris from 3 things. East of Edan. The Haunting. & Knots Landing.

[@markwhitman9029]

Not Knots Landing because she was slumming. Belle of Amherst and Mrs. Lincoln!!

[@markwhitman9029]

I know I sound gushing but no one else could have become Elenore in the haunting! Julie owned that part

[@ARKPRODUC]

KNOTS LANDING

[@dtaylor939]

She will always be Lilimae Clements to me!

[@jochenstossberg5427]

Why does nobody mention Skyscraper, the Broadway musical? It was a sharp, funny show, with a couple of great songs and she was great in it. And in spite of not being a singer she convinced everyone that she was. The cast recording is on Spotify. Have a listen if you're real fan! This interviewer was beyond irritating.

[@danielstanwyck2812]

Right off the bat, the guy's not a good interviewer. He does not know to shut up, either how or when. She, of course, put upnwith it. But still...

[@terrya8989]

This guy interrupts way too much. Let her talk.