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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 1d

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 1d

When it's Hitchcocktober and autumn. It all makes sense.

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Guillermo del Toro @realgdt.bsky.social · 8d

He will tell his tale…

Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · 8d

The official trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘FRANKENSTEIN’ starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz.

In select theaters October 17, on Netflix November 7.

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 7d

I love it. Even as "Mrs. Gracedew" . . . Miss Eartha Kitt is still Miss Eartha Kitt. 💋

Eartha Kitt poses for publicity portraits as "Mrs. Gracedew" for her English stage debut in THE HIGH BID by Henry James.

📸: Bela Zola
1970

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 7d

Interviewed for January's 1971 EVENING POST about THE HIGH BID and career to date, stating Kitt ignores critics, Kitt responded: "I can't afford to be nervous about their reactions. I don't care about critics only about my public, and they have been absolutely marvellous. I thank them very much."

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 7d

"She is very like me."

—Eartha Kitt, about her character "Mrs. Gracedew," "who believes that people are precious"
(EVENING POST, 1971)

Following short seasons in Guildford, Birmingham and Nottingham, Henry James's THE HIGH BID had its London stage opening on December 23, 1970

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 7d

“[...]Here in England no one has even mentioned the fact that here's a black woman playing a Henry James heroine. I could be black, white, pink or green and I get the feeling no one would care. In America it would be a big issue. I'm sure of that.”

—Eartha Kitt
The New York Times
Oct. 1970

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“At last. A Henry James heroine. [...] Here in England no one has even mentioned the fact that here's a black woman playing a Henry James heroine. I could be black, white, pink or green and I get the feeling no one would care. In America it would be a big issue. I'm sure of that.”

—Eartha Kitt
The New York Times
October 30, 1970

About acting in the stage production of Henry James's THE HIGH BID

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 7d

Was going to make my

September 30th // October 1st

contribution, but . . . been feelin' a hole in my stomach October 1st-ish for a while anyway, so . . . There's that.

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 7d

"Pax amor et lepos in iocando. Latin for Peace, love and a sense of fun."

—Julie Andrews
(via THE LAST OF THE REALLY GREAT WHANGDOODLES, the second children’s novel written by Julie Andrews, first published in 1974)

📷: 1977

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 7d

"Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th."

Born Julia Elizabeth Wells in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK #OTD 1935 . . . Celebrating #JulieAndrews!

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 7d

“[...]Here in England no one has even mentioned the fact that here's a black woman playing a Henry James heroine. I could be black, white, pink or green and I get the feeling no one would care. In America it would be a big issue. I'm sure of that.”

—Eartha Kitt
The New York Times
Oct. 1970

See ALT

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 7d

Interviewed for January's 1971 EVENING POST about THE HIGH BID and career to date, stating Kitt ignores critics, Kitt responded: "I can't afford to be nervous about their reactions. I don't care about critics only about my public, and they have been absolutely marvellous. I thank them very much."

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 7d

"She is very like me."

—Eartha Kitt, about her character "Mrs. Gracedew," "who believes that people are precious"
(EVENING POST, 1971)

Following short seasons in Guildford, Birmingham and Nottingham, Henry James's THE HIGH BID had its London stage opening on December 23, 1970

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 7d

I love it. Even as "Mrs. Gracedew" . . . Miss Eartha Kitt is still Miss Eartha Kitt. 💋

Eartha Kitt poses for publicity portraits as "Mrs. Gracedew" for her English stage debut in THE HIGH BID by Henry James.

📸: Bela Zola
1970

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 7d

I have watched Betty Compson in films before, but . . . to watch so many—at times in different films back-to-back—made her stand out to me and appreciate her all the more.

If you have yet to seek out her work, I encourage all film fans to do so.

ltbxd: x.com/DominiqueRev...

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 7d

Spent most of my summer (re)watching silent films in a "Roaring '20s steps out with Pre-Code" vibe (letterboxd.com/dominiquerev...) with no regrets—and while I (re)watched a lot of Louise Brooks, Alice White, and Clara Bow, the one actress who stood out for me was Betty Compson.

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Betty Compson for THE DOCKS OF NEW YORK (1928)

Betty Compson in THE DOCKS OF NEW YORK (1928)

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 10d

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 10d

Yep. I did that. 💅🏾

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 10d

Claudia Cardinale.

📸: Carlo Bavagnoli
1961

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 10d

"You play the role in front of the camera but you have to know who you are afterwards. Inner strength is the most important."

—Claudia Cardinale

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 14d

Her filmography is so varied and rich.

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 14d

Passings as these seem so personal. Claudia Cardinale wasn't just a pretty face onscreen, in front of the camera,. Her features AND talent had an unmistakable natural chemistry with the camera.

Another presence you never wanted to go.

💔

📸: Francois Gragnon
1961
Cannes Film Festival

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 16d

ICYMI this weekend:

LITTLE AFRICA REMEMBERED BY HOWARD BRECKENRIDGE (2025): youtu.be/Ltf-z9Zhxfg

The history of a once all-Black community in Louisville, Kentucky

Remembered by Howard Breckenridge
Filmed and directed by Dominique Breckenridge
@dominiquerevue.bsky.social

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 16d

"Play La Marseillaise."

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Dominique Revue @dominiquerevue.bsky.social · 16d

ICYMI this weekend:

LITTLE AFRICA REMEMBERED BY HOWARD BRECKENRIDGE (2025): youtu.be/Ltf-z9Zhxfg

The history of a once all-Black community in Louisville, Kentucky

Remembered by Howard Breckenridge
Filmed and directed by Dominique Breckenridge
@dominiquerevue.bsky.social

WATCH.
SHARE.
SUBSCRIBE.

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