Comments on: Mary Haines’ House in “The Women”

By: Alina

Alina — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:12:08 +0000

Could you pleaso do an article about Maggie Rice`s house in City of angels?

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By: mary

mary — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:15:41 +0000

Love to see house from “meet the Parents” and “wedding Crashers” !

By: Joan

Joan — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:43:16 +0000

This comment is late…I am a little behind on reading my favorite blogs. I just had to leave a comment. The original version is my favorite of this movie. I have seen it multiple times. I think Norma Sharer was wonderful as the wounded wife. She played the part so well that you couldn’t help but empathize with her and likewise hate the character played by Joan Crawford. Mary Haines had so much dignity in her handling of the situation. It may not be totally realistic but she was such a gentle soul. I found myself wishing I was like her and if I was in the same situation I would like to handle myself as respectfully as she did. Instead I would probably be a crazy lady! Joan @Americana By Candlelight

By: devil

devil — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:49:10 +0000

I loved, LOVED the 1939 version of The Women. The remake was terrible…mostly because Meg Ryan was totally wrong for the part of Mary Haines and gives a very bad performance. Plus, her awful plastic surgery is so distracting (mean, but true).

And, yes, the repeated, not-so-subtle advertising of Dove products was just plain tacky.

On a positive note, the Haines house in the remake was lovely.

The interiors in the original film were so lovely that it makes one have to watch the film many times to catch all the loveliness. You wouldn’t want to get distracted and miss any of the great, snappy dialogue. Save the set-watching for the fifth or sixth time you watch the movie.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:03:47 +0000

I’ve loved the original version so much, seeing the interiors is a real thrill. Way back in the 50′s my mother and I used to visit a friend of hers who had Priscilla curtains and open shelves in the windows, just like this. Her shelves held a beautiful collection of blue glass pieces. The light would shine through them and make her living room seem like a piece of Heaven.

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:02:39 +0000

OH MY GOODNESS – I just thought of another awesome Meg Ryan house – “When a Man Loves a Woman” with Andy Garcia…that house in San Fran (I think)…it’s mission style, quite beautiful!!!

~angela @ peonypatch
.-= Angela´s last blog ..I’m a Cat… =-.

By: hookedonhouses

hookedonhouses — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:01:06 +0000

Susan–
Thank you! That solves the mystery of both where it’s located and whether they filmed inside the actual house (those photos show that they did!). -Julia

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:50:59 +0000

The house is located in dover, MA- and is currently for sale:

http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/15-Hamlins-Crossing_Dover_MA_02030_1109078492?source=hp