November 14, 2013 /

BARBARA STANWYCK ON ACTING

“Eyes are the greatest tool in film. Mr. Capra taught me that. Sure, it’s nice to say very good dialogue, if you can get it. But great movie acting – watch the eyes!”

Barbara Stanwyck

(Photographer: George Hurrell. For Frank Capra’s “Meet John Doe”. 1941)

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4 Comments

  1. laniersmith
    December 1, 2012

    I’ve know that about movie acting since I was five …because I have eyes too and I watched the eyes on the screen.

  2. beautycalyptique
    November 14, 2013

    yes, yes, YES.

  3. Jen
    November 14, 2013

    The truth. The best actors are those saying more than words ever can with their eyes.

  4. Gallivanta
    November 14, 2013

    I don’t mind watching her eyes; absolutely lovely.

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