The Life and Tragic Ending of Claude Rains

[@kellykevorkian651]

I never felt Claude Rains was a character actor! He always had such presence on the screen! The major stars today couldn’t wipe his boots!

[@elaineproffitt1032]

I agree! He was such a great actor. Bette Davis once said she dreamed of doing a sequel to Now Voager just so they could act together. She already had a plot worked out - they would open a clinic together. So sorry that didn't happen.

[@elaineproffitt1032]

Sorry, it's Now Voyager. Forgot to proof before sending.

[@gailwilliams6704]

One of my favorite actors. Now Voyager, Casablanca, Notorious, what a voice he had.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Thank you for your positive remarks

[@gigib8849]

And we can’t forget Here Comes Mr. Jordan. It was one of my favorites of his.

[@patrickryan1515]

Thank you for a very enlightening presentation of the life of an actor who well deserved to be so remembered.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Thank you for encouraging me

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Mr. Rains was one of life's rare heroes. I salute him!

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Beautifully said! Claude Rains was indeed a rare talent and a true inspiration. Thank you for celebrating his legacy!

[@mattdeans9873]

Watching this makes me greatfull to be 75. Those astounding classy actors....CR, Jimmy Stewart, Gregory Peck, Jimmy Cagny, etc.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

What a wonderful era of talent! Thank you for sharing your appreciation for these legendary actors-it’s always inspiring to reflect on their timeless contributions.

[@mritzs5142]

It’s wonderful to hear the voice of this presenter instead of AI I adore Claude Rains I found every movie available in the past few years that he has been in And now all this history on him Thank you

[@celiawiggins3161]

My favorite actor. Any movie with him in it was a great movie.

[@oldstrawhat4193]

I'll always particularly remember him as the psychiatrist in "Now, Voyager." He was a superb actor.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

That is a very good movie I’ve ever known

[@PamComorski]

Loved him as a actor . Deserved more awards far as I'm concerned.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

That’s a profound thought. Life is often a mix of joy and challenges, and it’s touching to reflect on these stories. Thank you for sharing!

[@cynthiahusband106]

He was phenomenal actor fabulous in “ notorious” is my favorite movie with Rains also Lawrence of Arabia. Never realized he had such difficult childhood. But this man could act. Brilliant actor !!!!!!!

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

👍

[@canopusstar5157]

In the movie ‘Casablanca’ Claude Rains was my favorite! He had all the best lines too. It always makes me smile.

[@mphrdldn]

Captain Renault seemed to be a little in love with Rick Blaine.

[@rivermoon6190]

Claude Rains was wonderful. One of his best performances, for me, was in the film “The Man Who Watched Trains Go By” 1952. After watching many old films on YT etc. that one really sticks in my mind. Obviously we all know Casablanca, Notorious, Lawrence of Arabia etc. We shall probably never see such actors again - Hollywood today is a very pale imitation of the golden years of Hollywood and indeed British films from the 1930s-1970s era.

[@mritzs5142]

I am going to look for that movie Thank you

[@rivermoon6190]

@ Enjoy. I saw it here on YT a few years ago but I am not sure if it is still available. They seem to come and go, so keep an eye out if it’s not available now. Well worth it in my opinion.

[@carrietezeno3040]

Love Mr Claude Raine One Of The Greatest Actor Ever They Will Never Be Another

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

I couldn’t agree more! Claude Rains was truly one of a kind, and his legacy continues to inspire. Thank you for celebrating him!

[@MaryLaloggia]

I always enjoy the old movies with him in it! Great actor !

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

thank you

[@temperanceblalock7514]

Thanks for the genuine (non-AI) narration.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the narration-it means a lot!

[@rivermoon6190]

Having visited Rimy Ridge and many battlefields in France and heard about the hell soldiers went through I would just say many of us do not know we are born today. Thank you Claude Rains for your service in WW1. We can only guess at the atrocities that were witnessed.

[@EllanDay-hz2ib]

I though that he was ne of the greatest character actor in Hollywood actors ever , he should have been given grater recognition 💕💕👍👍👍👍👍

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Thank you for your positive feedback

[@ingrid-7777]

I enjoyed this very much. Really well done! 👍

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Thank you very much!

[@Staggo_L]

Love. Claude. Rains. ❤

[@mphrdldn]

Claude Rains visited our home located near West Chester, PA. My mother had met one of his last wives through art circles. I was young but I remember that he seemed nice. Rains seemed to appear in almost every old movie that came on tv after that!

[@susanb2015]

I adore him.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Thank you very much!

[@JimSteele-ck5vu]

Claude Raines best Actor

[@cynthiahusband106]

To me he was pure class he accomplished so much in his life in Lawrence he was phenomenal everything he was he , he made his performance more remarkable. He was a movie star to me!!!!!!! Thank you mr rains for fighting against all odds and becoming who you became. RIP

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Thank you for your helpful information

[@eamestv]

One of the greatest actors of the golden age of Hollywood. I may, I have seen every film he's ever made.

[@aimpat34]

Mr. Skeffington, with Bette Davis? 😊

[@jomama5186]

I ❤ him forever

[@trevinafairegate7310]

Love this actor brill!

[@BeverlyLedbetter-cb1971]

He was one of the best. Should hear more about him!🤫

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

I completely agree-he truly was one of the best! I’ll definitely consider covering more about him in future videos. Thank you for your kind words!

[@dolinaj1]

Very well done! Kudos, respect, gratitude.

[@Mary-h8m5r]

Notorious was my favorite actor ❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertmusacchio3088]

Thought "Caesar and Cleopatra" a great cinematic romp. Rains and Leigh as the famous couple, how could it not be a fascinating duel of acting ?

[@lindagibbs428]

He was a great actor.

[@lindahughes2289]

Oh , I wish you could have added a clip with him talking, at least once ! Thanks

[@janetkorsak]

I loved him as the Invisible Man and Now, Voyager.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

That is a legend

[@audreydaleski1067]

Skeffington. His lines of being poor he was in childhood. He spoke a truthful story. That was his life.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Skeffington

[@ColleenDwight]

Now Voyager is my favorite.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

It’s such a fantastic film, isn’t it? Thank you for sharing your favorite-it’s always great to connect over classics like Now, Voyager! 😊

[@user-jn5ux1ct4r]

Well done. Loved this cover. Mr. Rains led such an inspirational life. Thank you for highlighting that.

[@MightyMezzo]

About a week ago I watched Rains in an episode of “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “The Cream of the Jest.” He was amazing.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

That sounds like a fantastic episode! Claude Rains truly brought brilliance to every role he played. Thank you for sharing!

[@courtneyraymer6586]

As a huge Claude Rains fan, I thoroughly enjoyed your video. There were two things I wondered about that I thought you might have encountered in your research. First, I believe there was a story in the 80’s about his grave being robbed and his body stolen. I don’t remember if the case was fully resolved. Second, I wonder if he was a member of the “Raj”, a group of Hollywood Brits who were WWI vets. Ronald Colman was the designated leader of the group. Did you come across any of this information when you were preparing the video?

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

One of your comments that I really like

[@carolynkingsley4421]

Great actor. He and Bette Davis played well together.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Absolutely! Their on-screen chemistry was unmatched. Thank you for highlighting that!

[@glendam1148]

Fascinating presentation of a brilliant actor. Your voice is easy on the ears. It’s also nice (imho) not to have background music to detract from your charming narration. One suggestion, though: it would be nice if the pictures on the screen would match the narrative. I’m sure that’s not easy, but it would be nice if possible.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! I’m so glad you enjoyed the presentation, and I’ll work on improving the visuals to better align with the narration in future videos.

[@lornainlondon4527]

MOST OF US WILL HAVE A ‘SAD END’…

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

That’s a profound thought. Life is often a mix of joy and challenges, and it’s touching to reflect on these stories. Thank you for sharing!

[@PhilippinesFarmLife]

I can recognize his voice upon hearing 3 words. I enjoy his performance in the 1946 Angel On My Shoulder as the Character NICK (Satan) Thank you for this presentation. I am a New subscriber Jan. 13th 2025

[@surreygirl2075]

I liked claude rains he was a great kind actor

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Thank you very much!

[@thomaschacko6320]

That photo of him lying in bed is the death scene of “The Invisible Man,” when we see him for the first time. Nice try, though . . .

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Thank you for catching that! I’ll double-check the visuals in future videos to avoid any mix-ups. Your attention to detail is appreciated!

[@lesto59]

Rains' daughter Jessica was with his fourth wife, Francis Proper, not his third.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Thank you for catching that detail! I’ll make sure to correct any inaccuracies in future content. Your attention to detail is appreciated!

[@lesto59]

@@RetroHollywood1960s I had the pleasure of working with Jessica severaL years ago while I was working at Turner Classic Movies and we continue to chat often. She has shared many interesting facts and tidbits about Claude.

[@melaniejackson5816]

Even Bette Davis ( bet-tee ! ) loved him !

[@tobycohen]

For an accurate bio on Rains, i suggest the book you showed the cover of, namely CLAURE RAINS: An Invisible Man by Toby Cohen. available from Amazon. i am now 91 but i published this accurate, detailed bbio in 2023 after years of research and interviews. this details his personal life and marriages, as well as his frustrations within the studio system. it also documents his history on the London stage and several British films. i was an admirer of this unique actor since i was ten years old. and it is a highly factual tribute to his great talent.

[@Hartley_Hare]

We all end tragically. You may not have noticed.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

You're welcome!

[@CashelOConnolly]

It takes a gay man too recognise a star (James Whale)

[@jopowers5006]

Why is everyone’s end of life always “tragic” in this series?

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Thank you for your comment! The focus of the series is often on highlighting lesser-known aspects of their lives, including the challenges they faced. I’ll try to balance the storytelling better in future episodes!

[@brettzukus5221]

Showing 40 yr old Rains while discussing his first jobs is inaccurate.

[@SkyeID]

maybe it was hard for the uploader to show more photos of a younger Claude that wouldn't end in a copyright strike

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Thank you for your feedback, I will make corrections in the upcoming videos

[@ReneMaxwell-w7n]

Actually, it was pronounced "Bet". Betty was a Hollywood slang for her name.

[@ccarter3820]

Bette Davis herself pronounced it "Betty"

[@streaming5332]

Six marriages... he never learnt.

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

His personal life was certainly complex! Thank you for commenting-it’s always interesting to explore the choices that shaped their lives.

[@peterj5022]

Who was Bet [sic] Davis? Did you mean to say Bette (pronounced Betty) Davis?

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

Yes, you’re absolutely right-it’s pronounced Bette (Betty) Davis. Thank you for pointing that out, and I’ll ensure to get it correct next time!

[@edwardtosh3291]

Hire a writer.

[@mspocahontas46]

Narrator isn’t that smart….

[@RetroHollywood1960s]

I’m sorry to hear you feel that way. I’ll work on improving the narration to make it more accurate and engaging. Thank you for your feedback!

[@recolep9063]

You don’t that smart Carol.

[@lindadeal3344]

@retroHollywood..I think you do a wonderful job with all your work on Hollywood's actors and actresses we are fortunate to have you doing this remarkable work and you are educating many that have no idea who these people were or the wonderful work they did to entertain us all. I want to tell you " thanks" for all the hard work you do in getting so much of this "right and true to the character of these actors and actresses" may God continue to bless you with work you obviously do well and help us appreciate the work of these marvelous people! A job well done!

[@nabbyr8112]

“Notorious” is one of my ‘desert island’ movies (one you’d need if you were stranded on a desert island). And “Casablanca” is my go-to New Year’s Eve day film. Claude Rains is incomparable.

[@SimonHoning]

Unaware that he had such a distinguished combat record in the First World War.The rest of his life must have been a pushover.