Stone Pillow (1985) - Lucille Ball - Part 7/7

[@robertcarey6388]

I'm a 69 year old man living comfortably and cried through the whole movie. I grew up watching I Love Lucy

[@petertalleos3931]

Why didn't this movie ever get any publicity? This was an outstanding movie. Probably one of her best.

[@twilatharp3386]

This is a beautiful story and shame on those who don't like the "happy ending." I worked in mental health and feel very sorry for your rejection of the happy ending because it really does happen sometimes. That is what HOPE represents. Thanks so much to whoever posted this film. I will always remember it.

[@paulsimon8269]

Getting old means staying on guard at all times. Sometimes the people you trust turn out to be the worst crooks.

[@elsizzle2000]

Jesus at the end of her career and she finally gets the dramatic role of her life to shine. Why didn't she win an Oscar. She's was stupendous in this! I am in shock and awe. God bless this women I hope this role can resurrect her career. I love Lucy!

[@esmatly]

I cannot tell you how much I am impressed by this film. It touched my deepest feelings.

[@soundloud625]

How could anybody forget this was her last movie. I loved her

[@laviniawalker3253]

This is a terrific movie! Lucille Ball does a wonderful job of portraying the homeless. I wish everyone would see this film and DO SOMETHING about the homeless. I was deeply touched by this film.

[@ericgregorio2155]

The end always makes me cry! What a touching performance. A grand finale to the greatest and most beloved television and Hollywood personality to have EVER existed! I LOVE YOU LUCY!!! XOXO

[@sjtom57]

One of my fondest childhood memories was hearing my mom laughing at the I Love Lucy show. Mom and Lucy are both gone now. Rest in peace, ladies.

[@zyxw2024]

5 years later. Are you still here?

[@kathyhoward9223]

I wonder why she chose a role like this as her last movie ever. So sad and depressing.

[@MrRJMGREEN]

I remember the night this aired. 1985, wow, we're all getting older.

[@REDchichiandthesalazarfamily]

I WIL FOREVER LOVE LUCY.... RIP OUR DEAR LUCILLE BALL... WE

[@vasantinamdar8256]

A movie gem.Lucy gives a heart warming performance.

[@HAVENWELLE]

Lucille Ball was such a talented actress. She could do drama as well as comedy.

[@CapricornDavo]

I hadn't seen this since it originally aired. One of Lucy's most underrated performances I think, thanks for posting.

[@ImaSweetheart0123677]

I always had a love for Lucille Ball & this is the first time me seeing this. This has to be the most powerful movie I have ever seen. Beautiful ending! I just wish she could have seen her son again but in real life it's not always the case. We need more movies like this. To prove a point & to make a difference. This movie really makes you never want to complain again & be thankful for everything you have. Lucille & Daphne did an outstanding job! We are so use to young, funny, & beautiful Lucy. I liked seeing her play a completely different person. Exactly why Lucy is still so loved in today's world. I will definitely be watching this movie again. Thank you Lucy for the powerful message. We love you!❤️

[@kimberlypride4113]

I totally agree & watched it twice. What an awesome performance! *****

[@wisheduknew294]

yes, I say the same thing! I knew about this movie, & believe I saw it years ago, or at least some of it. I watched in tonight & cried like a baby here at the end! So touching! Lucy can play ANY part! So glad Florabelle got her deserving home! I know she misses Sunny, but glad she has Carrie! You can tell that Carrie really ended up loving her!

[@authorthecat]

Miss Lucy out did herself. Bra a!!!!

[@wandataylor4873]

Sure cried ! God help us all.

[@fishpond88]

I saw this once in Health class!!! Love this move!!!

[@Nunyamyname]

Made me cry! I cried back in 85 too watching this movie, excellent movie and excellent description of the type homeless who just got behind a few checks then adapted to homelessness.... I love Lucille Ball too! Although she usually makes me laugh till I cry....excellent actress!

[@GettnBooted]

Thanks so much for posting this I had forgotten the name of it and saw it in a later Lucy interview with Joan Rivers and so glad someone put it on here...one of the all time great endings of a movie ever...I wish more older folks didn't have to live alone...I wish more of them who have homes could rent out rooms to other seniors then they would not be as alone, they'd eat better with more income and the sense of community would be there, heck we have roommates in our college years and in other cultures parents and even grandparents stay in the marital home...I like co living if the house is big enough. My aunt let her kids live on in her house and she got to see her grandchildren grow up right there...the house is on three levels and her husband was gone so I wish more folks could do that through all stages of life...when she's gone they can let their kid's and their grandkids live there too I guess...who says a nest has to become empty?

[@randylarsen1874]

WOW!!!!! Al wonderland movie...extremely under-rated......

[@Tortnado1]

What a great movie! Lucy is forever in my heart.

[@AngelicGoldBeauty]

That was an amazing movie i wish she found sunny

[@edyhollins3174]

I watched as they filmed a few scenes for this movie as a kid. It was right across the street from my old elementary school. The (Brooklyn scene was actually the south bronx before the revitalization)

[@ImaSweetheart0123677]

That is so cool! Did you meet Lucy? :)

[@authorthecat]

I thought that scene looked familiar. I grew up in the south Bronx too!

[@mdhbh]

I miss you Lucy. There will Never be anorher like you. You never no how people become homeless.... I hate people who pretend to be homeless.

[@taylorhawley616]

What a great movie. You just gotta love Lucille Ball in everything she did. Miss her.

[@duane3694]

I miss Miss Lucille Ball. So glad I finally got to see this film.

[@spiehole]

Thank you for the post! I enjoyed this film. Lucille Ball is a really gifted actress!

[@deborahmartin3633]

I tried watching this years ago. I stopped when I thought she died. it was so sad, I turned the channel. Oh how happy I watched it again. What a great ending.

[@patrarus6097]

I saw this movie on TV when it aired originally in 1985. Thanks so much posting it so many of us could see it again. I recall that the ratings were not that high. I guess people like to think of Lucille Ball as a comedy actress. With this role, she really showed her dramatic talents. I wish she had been nominated for an Emmy. She deserved one! Fortunately, she won 4 Emmy awards for "I Love Lucy." Thanks again for this provocative movie!

[@lylejacobsohn1888]

Actually the ratings were rather good. It landed in the TopTen for the week' This prompted ABC to offer her an opportunity to star in her last TV series 'Life With Lucy".

[@elvisfan61]

Thank you for posting the entire movie. I hadn't seen it since it originally aired.

[@hubiex]

It's that music score that really gets to you!!

[@rickeywillis1703]

when u see some one in need you help them you do not turn your back if you do then you have not got a heart or no feeling

[@jeprice08]

I'll be damned! I'll really be damned! She's so beautiful at the end, sunshine coming out of her face. So young again, so full of life, after all she's been through. I really love this ending. I'll be damned! I'll really be damned!

[@barbelgraham6580]

This is a great Movie i love it she was a good Actress thank you

[@rickmeade9693]

a great movie and Lucille ball is fantastic in a this dramatic role god bless lucy

[@terenabobeana6648]

loved it but I was really hoping she would find Sunny some how.

[@mystreamz]

thanks so much for this. it was really great. so real. xo bless.

[@murwynhancock8473]

FloraBell is a wonderful person....and I Love this movie....Lucille Ball ...was a wonderful actress!

[@rockymom624]

I remember watching this movie when it aired on tv when I was a child. Thank you for putting the whole thing here!

[@dannyhamilton4816]

Thank you for posting this movie!!, and thanks to the screen writer for the nice ending. Lucille Ball always reminded me of my own mother...crusty, gruff, outspoken but with a heart of gold. The 80's was a decade of decadence, disorder, self absorption in its infancy and horrible political leadership. Hence the beginning of the time we live in. This mssg that Lucy gave us regarding the crisis that which is homelessness was amazing. She was the first lady of the comedic screen, that is to say, she led and paved the way, opened so many doors for women in comedy, that to me is why she was so loved and respected. Thats quite a legacy. So i think that we all might wanna try to be a little more compassionate when we're dealing with each other, not just the people who are less fortunate than ourselves. Happy moments in the New Year everybody!!

[@zyxw2024]

Would you like to write a book? Tell us all how it is?

[@dianaparker4807]

I remember seeing this with my Grandma when it first aired.

[@Nikkomedia]

I'm really grateful to watch this again after more than 30 years. I was a kid in Argentina and my mom urged me to see this, because "that woman was a good actress and so funny". I remember I cried after the ending, as I did now. I can also remember how impressed was then; and I kept in my mind many scenes as I had watched it yesterday. Thanks for posting.

[@Jupiter-Janet2025]

Lucille Ball was one of Hollywood's finest and purest! Thankful the majority of her acting career was before the deepest & darkest days of evil and corruptive Hollywood!😎🖒Outstanding performances and realistic portrayal of real homelessness in America!! Bravo

[@JayJayinNYC]

So that's what happened to Lucy Ricardo. Just kidding lmao. I saw this when it first aired back in '85 on NBC. Yeah it's flawed, melodramatic and cheezy but so what.It's a made for TV movie not a major Hollywood picture with a $100 million budget. I loved it. Lucy was great in this. Really touching.

[@Aussietari]

I Still, Simply 💞LOVE💜Lucy.💞 Thank You so much for Uploading this Gem.😌

[@bushelandpeck1501]

Such an icon & versatile actress & comedienne Lucy was. No one even comes close! After watching Joan Rivers interviewing her on The Tonite Show inwhich Lucy was talking about this movie, i had to watch it. She did a great job portraying a woman in a truely heartbreaking situation & hopefully raising awareness of overwhelming real life homelessness & the flaws of the "system" that's not certainly not working.

[@leeholbrook1935]

L OVE U LUCILLE BALL! HOMELESSNESS IN AMERICA.......

[@authorthecat]

Thank you for posting this. What a gift. I love Lucy

[@brave9801]

thank you for posting. this movie should have been nominated for Oscars! I enjoyed the movie - the story is still relevant this year 2022 and beyond I guess ...

[@noahroad6577]

You will never know me or how much I can relate to this precious film. Thank you for this. I never seen it before and I’m very glad.

[@choosekindness3419]

What a great movie. I loved it. Thanks so much for sharing

[@skter1979]

OMG! This was great!

[@JohnJracin]

Thank you for posting this movie, i thought Lucy did a wonderful job putting a spotlight on the homeless problem, unfortunately it still going on today, all theses years later.

[@debbieneal3692]

watched this last night, LOVED it!!

[@alexisdiva9]

Am glad that this had a happy ending for Florabelle - that she got the home that she needed and deserved. When she knelt in the dirt to embrace it at least 10 years were taken off of her face and she looked radiant. Glad novice social worker Carrie persevered in her efforts to help Florabelle, sadly many in the profession get jaded partly out of self preservation and even to the point of just basically putting in their time to collect a paycheck, benefits and eventually a pension. Lucy did a great job here, showing her adaptness in doing drama even though she's best known for comedy - may she RIP.

[@chriscanale5780]

So awesome movie 😭😭😭

[@barbaraszlachetka5853]

I never see this movie. Beautiful story. I wish more homeless people can find own place. Very emotional for me. Lucille Ball is my favourite actress. ❤️❤️

[@mikemaddox7339]

Beautiful movie and I loved Lucy in the role.

[@kcchiefs0428]

Thank you for sharing this movie👍🏼really liked it!

[@kennetpon]

Lucy should have won her last emmy for this work

[@Inpri]

A really poorly made movie with high ambitions, but Lucille Ball gives a stellar performance.

[@michaelcook768]

So many people complained about this film that Lucille Ball decided to come back to television with Life with Lucy. Stone Pillow was a dramatic work, not comedy, and many had never seen Balls earlier work in drama, and expected comedy. Ratings were not good, but, instead of allowing Lucy to twerk the show, CBS cancelled it after just a few weeks and paid out her contract. CBS...what a bunch of ASSHOLES! Lucy was so hurt, she basically stayed out of the public eye until her death.

[@TheMusicalJourneys]

Thanks, this was so touching, I cried!

When I first saw this movie, I didn't care for it because of its happily-ever-after ending. But Lucy was really good. She was under-rated as a dramatic actress.

[@danielgonzales4488]

Es una buenisima pelicula dramatica

[@dgstaborino]

Me gustaria verla en español

[@lisabryant8879]

what a wonderful movie. its so true, people ober LOOK the homeless , and most of the time its Not theu r fault. it's due to certain circumstances. Lucy and Daphne did great acting in this movie. I believe this was Lucille Balls last movie. she said she lost 23 pds. in making this movie. and that n it one person recognized her as Lucy in making tho movie. she said people overlook the homeless like their not their, in N.Y. city.. I too am so thankful it had a happy ending. God Bless the chum was a year jerker forsure.

[@elizabethroberto7862]

+LJ Lemon...... i saw & remember that one.

[@lliamjurdom9505]

She was a great bag lady ... what a way to end your career ... RIP Lucy !!!!

[@PROFILENSTYLE]

I LOVE LUCY ... WE ALL DO, ETERNALLY!

[@pennilane8591]

Thank you for this !

[@colleenluna8583]

It took me a while to see her as flora but towards the end I did

[@lillianshaw6397]

CUDNY FILM .... WZRUSZYL MOJE SERCE DO GLEBI ...... KOCHAM CIE LUCY 😇😍🙏💖💞❤🙏💯💥🙏

[@rellegirl100]

Wow. Thank you for posting

[@petuniaromania6294]

Thank you.

[@anitadesilu5685]

i miss lucy :(

[@mikeford1875]

This is an amazing movie

[@BirdgirlMongol2]

thanks for the movies and i wonder does she ever met her son again?

[@diamondking3421]

0:43, let's just hope her check isn't late again.

[@sherrigersten5932]

This film was so moving...I was teary-eyed at the end! What an awesome performance! Lucille Ball was adept at both comedy and drama! I was riveted while watching this film. It sure gave a bird's eye view of what it is like for the homeless. Next time I see a homeless person I will see in a whole new light. I saw Lucy on the Joan Rivers show after this film was made. She said while she was involved in the film, no one recognized her on the streets! She said it was because the homeless are invisible. This film surely brought that home!!

[@joeyjennings9548]

i believe feel this was the best role she played 📺

[@rikkiebobby]

LOL 1985 - a bygone time. Nowadays you have to encourage Flora Bell to get a job because the US debt is so bad that this 'social security' net is simply not going to be there. The payments will be like the $3.82 Flora carried around should it actually remain intact. It's too bad Lucy isn't here today to 'update' this show for today's audience.

[@WinterSteele]

A good film overall, but I wish they would've delved more into Florabelle's backstory. A man doesn't just suddenly split town with his small child because he's down on his luck-- if he were that destitute, he likely wouldn't take the kid with him because he'd have no way to financially support him. I get the feeling that there was more to the story than what Flora described, like maybe he actually had a mistress on the side and left with his son to start a new family with the other woman or something.

[@gregrak9389]

it was a movie for heaven sake's don't start creating "fan fiction" with it, let it be.

[@michellePBrainBubblybutt]

One never knows what they or someone else would do in a bad situation. Like when we yell at the movie screen as some dumbass for running INTO a shack that the killer chases them into lol

[@beccabebe428]

I really wanted her to find Sonny. :-/ but still it's a good ending

[@bjk08880]

I wonder I she was able to get all the back social security checks that she didn't receive when she had no address ?

[@MatthewPippin]

Me, too.

[@jocelyncruz5511]

couldnt the shelter locate sonny? im pretty sure he had a birth certificate. also if she was married they couldve tracked them down.

[@MsKeisha39]

🙏🏽😢❤️

[@BirdgirlMongol2]

Sunny?

[@michaeltrower741]

I really wanted her to reunite with Sonny.

[@karenohara2193]

Idk what else to do my son also wont let hi

[@BrooklynDreaminCG]

Well, the script is pretty illogical and melodramatic. In the 1st segment Flora is turning up her nose at evenly moderately stale food and toward the end she's sharing cat food with a cat. She's as tough as nails after living on the street but shrieks in terror when she sees a rat outside the Brooklyn shelter. She runs out of that shelter twice without thinking where to ask where the nearest subway station so she can get back to Manhattan with the few dollars she had. But Always will love Lucy

[@karenohara2193]

Come home

[@elizabethroberto7862]

what a "GOOD" movie but i can't understand why she would what to play a bag lady for (homeless person)

[@elizabethroberto7862]

***** oh, i see & that's how old she was in this one movie........ 74? are you sure?

[@elizabethroberto7862]

***** yes thank you i "ALREADY" know when she was born & died.............. Lucille Desiree Ball....... Aug. 6, 1911 --------------- April 26, 1989 died at the age of....... 77 cause of death: Abdominal Aortic Dissection.

[@elizabethroberto7862]

***** but you didn't not at all i was just letting you know what i already knew about her isn't that o.k to do that? p.s just in case i offended you I'm sorry to mister :( have a "GOOD NIGHT" :) :)

[@elizabethroberto7862]

***** is it "LATE" were you are?

[@elizabethroberto7862]

+LJ Lemon....... i also forgot to mention that she (Lucille Ball) looks "STRESSED" like i am most all the time.

[@itstheburnz]

People's affection for Lucy in comments is totally understandable. Interesting, 35 years later, homelessness has become a national pandemic in many urban areas...and none or few of them want a roof over their heads either...just like Flora. Ending so artificial TV movie for the times.

[@itstheburnz]

It didn't work on a host of levels...ending a pipe dream...they don't want a home.... Not the worst thing ever....better than Mame!! Lol

[@karenohara2193]

My daughter is rude she wont take her little brother in off the streets shes hearrless iwant my son home he says no mom

[@andyvanm1]

Lucy was great as usual ,but her movie-star length nails I found distracting and unrealistic....

[@265petsar]

This film is an example of bad acting.