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Haywire (DVD, 1980)
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Based on Brooke Hayward's 1977 family biography, this two-part 1980 made-for-television movie is interesting viewing for those wanting to glean a little insight as to why two members of one of Hollywood's successful families should commit suicide in 1960. Having just read the book, and being a fan of Margaret Sullavan's work, we found Lee Remick's portrayal to be somewhat casual, although that might be because the book doesn't actually provide a great deal of depth into the anguished psyche of Sullavan. Leland Hayward's adultery is what apparently pushed her to the limit in the late 1940s, and by breaking up their family unit, it appears that Sullavan never really recovered, and her film career ended. The last ten years of her life were devoted to raising her three children, her next husband, and occasional stage appearances. What is clear is that mother and daughter Bridget were impulsive and uncommunicative about their difficulties. Perhaps it was the Southern way of keeping up appearances with a charming smile and graceful air. We would suggest you also view Margaret Sullavan's "No Sad Songs for Me" (1950) on DVD, her last Hollywood feature, which is referenced in the book (and this movie), as it was made at the time she was dealing with the breakup of her marriage and family, and thus provides a glimpse at the real woman's pain which is strangely mirrored in this story. Leland Hayward died in 1971 from a stroke, and he is the least likeable character in the book/movie. Married five times, he left women (and his three children) as easily as downing the next martini. His charms were lost on us, perhaps due to Jason Robards performance, an actor who we find to be generally unlikeable. Margaret Sullavan was earlier married to Henry Fonda (no children). Brooke, Bridget and Bill Hayward were childhood friends with Jane and Peter Fonda. Brooke was married to Dennis Hopper, who made "Easy Rider" (1969) with Peter Fonda and brother Bill. It all seems like an extended family affair. Brooke Hayward is still alive (October 2012), but her brother Bill also committed suicide, in 2008, after sustaining severe injuries in a motorbike accident some years earlier. The DVD picture quality is excellent. We highly recommend the Warner Bros. Archive Collection, and have purchased many of the titles available.Read full review
Very good product just as described!
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Lee Remick and Jason Robards elevate this to a higher plateau.
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