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Well it was announced an hr ago that Sally Field will portray Mary Todd Lincoln . I myself cannot see her as Mary Todd Lincoln . What say the rest of you ? I mean she is a fine actress but really , sally field ?
I think so too!!!
Mary Todd had a colorful personality...I think Sally Field can definitely deliver the southern "hellcat" cacophony Mary was known to throw...to perfection.
I actually think she is a good choice for an older Mary Todd. And I think she is still able to play younger with camera tricks as she is aging very gracefully. She has the right physicality, she is not a tall swan but a bossy lil Southern gal I really think the physical size difference between tall skinny Abe and short round Mary is very important. I lost Bus Stop in college despite an excellent audition due to a shorter very talented actor. He had to overpower his Cheri! A petite woman(great actress too) a bit too old did the part but I had to concede when he threw her over his shoulder!
Sally Fields also has a very strong presence and we know she can do crazy(Sybill), I think it will be a memorable role for her.
I actually think she is a good choice for an older Mary Todd. And I think she is still able to play younger with camera tricks as she is aging very gracefully. She has the right physicality, she is not a tall swan but a bossy lil Southern gal I really think the physical size difference between tall skinny Abe and short round Mary is very important. I lost Bus Stop in college despite an excellent audition due to a shorter very talented actor. He had to overpower his Cheri! A petite woman(great actress too) a bit too old did the part but I had to concede when he threw her over his shoulder!
Sally Fields also has a very strong presence and we know she can do crazy(Sybill), I think it will be a memorable role for her.
Thanks for mentioning "Sybil..." I totally forgot all about that one. I'll download it for late night viewing.
I actually think she is a good choice for an older Mary Todd. And I think she is still able to play younger with camera tricks as she is aging very gracefully. She has the right physicality, she is not a tall swan but a bossy lil Southern gal I really think the physical size difference between tall skinny Abe and short round Mary is very important.
Agreed - this could work. We think of her as perky/cute but she can drab down pretty convincingly (apologies to MTL) and be a serious spitfire.
My wife was at a charity event with Sally Field last week. She she Sally looked great.
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