Comments on: Jennifer Jones: From DUEL IN THE SUN to THE MAN IN THE GRAY FLANNEL SUIT

By: Patricia Spangle

Patricia Spangle — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:19:12 +0000

Whoever has said she wasn't that good of an actress nor were her films not that great doesn't know what he's talking about! I'm 73 hrs. old and have been into movies since I was 3 and I believe–no, I know–she was a wonderful actress. Two of my favorites were Duel in The Sun and The Song of Bernadette. There are many movies and many critics, but many great movies go unhearalded by so-called critics, yet remain in the hearts of thos who always remember the story told and the performances by the REAL actors. We shall miss one of them, dear Jennifer Jones.

By: moataz mohsen

moataz mohsen — Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:29 +0000

Jennifer jones is a symbol of beauty and her apperance make a great influence in movie with her brilliant acting that make feelings of beauty , goodness that were remarked in (Love with a many splendored thing) that a best movie for her forever that her shape was a mixing between east and west as an evidence that Jones was a simple choice to play the role of (HY su yan) the beautiful eurasian besibe great score the memorabol song and melody.

By: imbostor

imbostor — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:19:02 +0000

I think "The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit" is underrated. The performances are excellent, the story is intriguing if a bit dated, the production values are all first rate.

Gregory Peck is particularly excellent in the title role. I also liked Ann Harding's supporting appearance. That beautiful actress still had what it took to nearly steal the film.

By: Andre Soares

Andre Soares — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:23:22 +0000

Iris,

I agree with you. Gregory Peck rather Joseph Cotten in both "Love Letters" and "Portrait of Jennie" — even though, as I mention in the text, I did — for once — find Cotten fine in "Jennie."

By: Iris

Iris — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:20:01 +0000

I love Jennifer Jones in "Duel in the Sun." I think her performance even if somewhat campy is perfect for that type of role. I believe she and Gregory Peck were an excellent screen couple. They should have been paired more often. I believe that Peck would have been a better match for Jones in both "Love Letters" and "Portrait of Jennie."

By: H. Autran

H. Autran — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:11:47 +0000

I agree. Not a masterpiece, but a solid, well-made Western, with many first-class performances, especially Joseph Cotten and Jennifer Jones. Her Pearl is indeed precious.

By: David Ward

David Ward — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:23:25 +0000

Duel in the Sun is an excellent Western. It's as good in its own overblown manner as any that John Ford has made.

Come to think of it, I'd much rather watch Duel in the Sun than Rio Grande or The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance or even Stagecoach or The Searchers.

Also, I'd much rather look at Jennifer Jones than John Wayne.

Hell, I'd rather look at Joseph Cotten than John Wayne.