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Madame Curiex$11.59
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Perennial co-stars Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon followed their triumph in the Oscar-winning Mrs. Miniver with this memorable biographical classic. Garson portrays the young Polish physics student Marie who soon falls in love with and marries Dr. Pierre Curie (Walter Pidgeon) in whose lab she had worked. On their honeymoon they decide to investigate a strange effect Professor Becquerel (Reginald Owen) has noticed with the uranium/thorium stones for Marie's dissertation and they determine there must be additional radioactive elements causing it. After years of experimentation in a makeshift lab at the University they are finally able to isolate a few grains of a new element radium from 7 tons of raw material. Unfortunately at the height of their success tragedy strikes. The grand success of Madame Curie continued Garson's winning streak as one of the biggest box-office stars of the decade.Running Time: 124 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA UPC: 012569795259 Manufacturer No: 79525
Based on the book by Ève Curie, Madame Curie is a tender tribute to the two-time Nobel Prize winner (and first female recipient). Narrated by screenwriter James Hilton (Mrs. Miniver), the biopic begins in the 1890s while Marie Sklodowska (Oscar winner Greer Garson, Mrs. Miniver) is enrolled at the Sorbonne. She's a poor Polish exchange student with a passion for physics and chemistry. When he finds out about her precarious financial situation, a professor recommends her for a position with the "nervous and impatient" Dr. Pierre Curie (Walter Pidgeon, Garson's Miniver co-star) and his assistant David (Robert Walker, Strangers on a Train). Curie believes that "women and science are incompatible." Marie, who will graduate at the top of her class, quickly proves him wrong. Just as quickly, he falls in love with her and introduces her to his parents (Henry Travers and Dame May Whitty). An engagement leads to a wedding, which leads to a partnership, which leads to the discovery of radium. Tragedy will eventually divide the couple, but Marie refuses to let their work die. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy (Little Women), Madame Curie may be heavier on the romance than the science, but charm is in abundant supply. With her regal bearing and breathy British accent, Garson isn't the most obvious choice for the famed physicist, but she effectively conveys the "stubborn, eager" woman's fervor for her field—-and for her husband. Margaret O'Brien (Meet Me in St. Louis) co-stars as future Nobel laureate Irene Curie. -- Kathleen C. Fennessy
MPN: 79525 - UPC: 012569795259
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Talented cast makes bio romantic & entertaining.
By A2JYIDH7JIG48H on 2005-05-31
I thought this might only interest science enthusiasts or real film buffs, but the acting and chemistry between Greer Garson (Mrs. Miniver) and Walter Pidgeon (Forbidden Planet) really make science romantic. There are other stars in the supporting cast, and they all do a great job bringing this slice of science history to life, including Robert Walker (Strangers on a Train), Van Johnson (30 Seconds Over Tokyo), Henry Travers (It's A Wonderful Life), C.Aubrey Smith (Beyond Tomorrow, Five Came Back), and Margaret O'Brien (Meet Me In St. Louis). My favorite movies of this type are Edison The Man with Spencer Tracy, and Young Tom Edison with Mickey Rooney; but the sheer quantity of raw talent makes Madame Curie just as good as those favorites.
One of My Favorite Movies
By on 2001-07-21
Greer Garson does an excellent job playing the role of twice Nobel Prize Winner, Marie Curie. Walter Pidgeon partners with her character as Pierre Curie. Based on the book by the Curies' daughter, the movie is a scientific masterpiece. I was amazed at the detail provided of their investigations of the new element. The coverage of their family life makes the movie a careful balance into personal lives and work. A great teaching tool for any teenager interested in science, especially a young woman.
Fine biography of famed French scientist
By A3AP4EXJT1R2W0 on 1998-12-02
This MGM-produced biography of French scientist Marie Curie is produced with the usual studio gloss. Film drags at times and presumambly plays fast and loose with the facts, but still worth a look, especially for great teaming of Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon, who has some of his best moments here; his proposal scene is classic.
Getting Garson's films out on DVD, slowly but (hopefully) surely!
By A1TU8F25KO6FHP on 2006-09-29
"Madame Currie" finally comes to us on DVD after a slow trickle of Greer Garson's films of the early forties, when she was one of the biggest stars on the MGM lot. Sure this film has flaws, but if you want pure facts, read a history book on the subject. Those of us familiar with MGM's grand treatment of this kind of biographical picture expect the melodrama, the lush costumes and scenery and all that entails. But we do get a glorious Greer Garson performance, an Oscar nominated portrait of a strong, intelligent and caring woman.
Miss Garson had an amazing string of five consecutive Best Actess nominations from 1941 through 1945. While other deserving actresses get the grand "box set" treatments (Davis, Crawford, Garbo, etc.), it's a shame the powers that be haven't honored Miss Garson with the same respect. Yes, we're happy we've finally gotten "Random Harvest," "Mrs. Miniver" and "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" on DVD, and recently "Pride and Prejudice," but we still hope and patiently wait for those other great early forties Oscar nominated films to be released on DVD: "Blossoms in the Dust," "Mrs. Parkington" and "The Valley of Descion" from '41, '44 and '45, respectively. One would hope that all the many Greer Garson fans can create enough groundswell support for this great actress to have all these great films eventually released on DVD. She deserves the treatment she earned: that of a true star and legend, as well as being one of the best actresses in the business.
Garson was a pro
By A166HITBG9GDXS on 2006-08-30
Greer Garson, a well-educated and highly intelligent person in her own right, studied long and meticulously to become thoroughly familiar with the laboratory appartus and experimental processes. I think it shows in the film. I am also quite sure she could have produced a fine Polish accent, but I think studios at that time weren't necessarily interested in that. Another fine performance from the great Greer Garson. Worth every penny and every second.
- Madame Curie
By A1GY75Z99EGYJ7 on 2006-01-04
This is one of the best videos showing the life of Marie Curie. Although it is in black and white, my students don't get too bored.
- Sprawling biography!
By A16CZRQL23NOIW on 2006-08-04
For all of us who knew about the years and years of inexhaustible investigation and study, this is a stimulating and flaming biography based on the epic scientist Madame Curie and his husband Pierre Curie in their constant search and eventual discovering of the radio.
Madame Curie shows us, by far she is one the great heroes of the science. Well documented portrait, supported by a fine direction of Melvin Le Roy, as well as the unerring chemistry between my beloved Green Carson (one of the five top American actresses any age) and Walter Pigdeon as his lovable and loyal husband.
The final sequence when she makes that brief but remarkable speech is simply anthological.
Despite the fact that pitifully this movie competed with Casablanca, Carson and Pigdeon received deserved nominations (being defeated by Jennifer Jones and Paul Lukas, respectively) and Le Roy by Michael Curtiz, this haunting film will mark you forever.
- Encheferizered
By A2VOUYD2VO9GHB on 2006-06-06
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- Yet another great paring of Garson and Pidgeon
By A2A6GWP1ADFEQ7 on 2007-05-29
This bio-pic is the third paring of Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon and this demonstrates MGM's skill in developing first rate vehicles for its leading stars. Who would have thought that the discovery of radium would make for an exciting drama? This necessitates some fictionalization. There is no mention of Marie Curie's political involvement and concern for the fate of her native Poland. However Pidgeon and Garson are interesting to watch on the screen. Though appearing now somewhat tame, it is interesting to note that here is the story of a woman who not only has a career, but also wins two Nobel Prizes. Quite a departure from the usual woman's picture plot devices which generally revolve around marriage and children.
This film is a delight to watch, particularly for the chemistry between Pidgeon and Garson. While the science is somewhat suspect, it shows a woman effectively competing in a man's world.
- Science of Love
By A3K35OAEY5E910 on 2007-02-21
Madame Curie is part science part love story. Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon are teamed up again, and while Garson seems to carry the show (after all it is about Madame Curie)the story focuses upon a genuine love story between husband and wife. The search for radium and thew success is tempered by the death of Monsieur Curie on the day they are to be honored. It isn't the myhtical story of Edison played by Spencer Tracy but it is a movie that I'd recommend for working couples, and guys who can't build up the courage to ask a woman to marry him.
- Great old Movie...
By A1O9GTS2LD7TR0 on 2007-03-26
I remember seeing this movie many many years ago. I looked and looked for it and was overjoyed when I found the DVD. Quality is perfect, delivery exceptional.
- classic greer garson
By AXPJ9OIVG290F on 2007-10-18
This is a must see for fans of classic movies and of Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. Even in black and white the sets and the actors are truly stunning....it is a must see!
- A true classic movie
By A2QT151K3BOAFA on 2007-05-12
Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon are at their best in this fine biography of a couple of great scientists. The true dedication of their lives despite the perils of ill circumstances was very inspiring and something from which modern movie makers could learn a lesson.
- Madame Curie
By A2DV21OFOFNXBY on 2007-05-14
Madame Curie
An old classic with brilliant transfer to DVD. Cast and acting are top rate with a good storyline,
- Madame Curie
By A30C8HVZGW2XPB on 2007-12-14
good but i'm french and what a pity none subtitle french !! amicalement M JULLIEN Robert
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