I loved Leslie Howard in "The Scarlet Pimpernel" with Merle Oberon and Raymond Massey. Wonderful movie!

@AnyoneCanSee

8 жыл бұрын

+Toni P. - Have you seen Pimpernel Smith? It's a "modern" adaptation with Leslie Howard set in WW2, where he is saving great minds from the Germans. It was one of my father's favourites and I really love it too.

@christinegruenberg3120

8 жыл бұрын

I've seen that movie and I think the part where the German soldier shoots the scarecrow and the blood runs out from under his coat down his hand is rather spooky.

@vincentfalsaperla

7 жыл бұрын

TONI P I AGREE

@harleyyoung7305

6 жыл бұрын

The narration sucks to high heavens. I mean its really irritating as fuck . i was that irritated i shot my dog out of anger

@Choices2aa

6 жыл бұрын

Gone With The Wind was one of his best work! He is dead and long gone by now! RIP Leslie Howard!

Hey Jerry, My dad was from Manchester, England and served in the British Army during WW2. He told me that the reason Leslie Howard's plane was shot down was because the Germans knew that Mr. Howard had been carrying Intelligence from the points of origin to the Allied Headquarters in London. As an actor it was easy for him to explain "why" he was traveling so much. My father told me that Leslie Howard boarded the plane that was due to be shot down *knowing* that he was going to his death. That British Intelligence had already decoded the encryption the Germans had been using in their communications, and yet - in order to preserve the illusion that they had yet to receive the key components, (which they believed Mr. Howard was carrying), Mr. Howard went through with the mission knowing that he was never going to see his family again.

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

Paula Kaye Paula, that is a sad story. That may very well be true. I wonder if British Intelligence would even tell Howard in order to preserve their secret. Thank you for giving us something to thank about. In either case Leslie Howard would be a hero for the English cause. Thanks. Jerry

@paulakaye2108

9 жыл бұрын

Jerry Skinner Actually, in the spirit of "fair play" they *would* have told him, obviously emphasizing that he would be seen as a hero and his family would still be provided for...

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

Paula Kaye Thank you Paula, It would take a lot or nerve to get on a plane that was about to be shot down. That would make him a real hero and he should get a lot more credit then he does. Thank you Paula for pointing that out. Jerry

@paulakaye2108

9 жыл бұрын

Jerry Skinner I think he felt a deeper duty than most as having been sent home with PTSD gave him a feeling of being "less of a man", (in those days it was *never* discussed nor understood as a "real by-product of war"), so - yes - he felt compelled by those who simply *asked* him to undertake the mission, to perform it. And, no - he wasn't the kind of man who (oddly enough), sought out credit for simply "doing his job". A most unique individual - thank you for honoring him here Jerry.

@lynnmaas2799

7 жыл бұрын

Paula Kaye This is amazing. Thank you.

Thank you for taking the time to tell us about the movie stars. Leslie Howard was brilliant as Ashley in Gone with the Wind. Casting perfection.

I enjoyed learning about Leslie Howard...Excellent work Jerry Skinner.

Love Leslie Howard Mmm crush big-time. Sadly there aren't actors like him any longer tragedy for sure.

@francescomazzella7380

9 жыл бұрын

:) He was a very charming actor :) of course, I remember him for his role of Ashley in "Gone with the wind" :)

@fredharley2433

7 жыл бұрын

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Mr. Skinner I found nothing wrong with your narration. In my humble opinion you were excellent.

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, But i am afraid they do have a point. There is nothing professional about what i do. I just go and see what is interesting to me and hope it might be to others. Thank you for being so kind. Jerry

@jazzysophie9943

6 жыл бұрын

A good narrator should change his mistakes.

@HummingbirdEighty8

Жыл бұрын

Mr. Skinner, I love your voice and your narrative style! Thank you for these wonderful stories!🕊

Leslie Howard was so young when he died......what a tragic death of someone so young. He certainly was a great actor and I will never forget him playing with the great Bette Davis in `Of Human Bondage`.

Thank you so much for putting Leslie Howard up. To me, he'll always be at the top of my list of great Patriots. My admiration for him as an actor is with John Wayne, Ben Johnson, Maurine O'Hara and a short list of others.

It might be nice to mention that Leslie Howard was Jewish. His being a Jew was almost certainly a significant factor in his anti-Nazi activity.

@XyzXyz-mm9vq

8 жыл бұрын

I'd strongly disagree with the 'significant factor' part. Most Jews did not openly fight/rebel/defy the Germans during WWII. They did not enlist as the rest of Europe (claiming it was against their religion). The lucky ones fled to North & South Americas (eg. Einstein) & some who stayed in Europe, with the help of Gentiles were hidden from societies until the end of the war. The rest, were unfortunately put in ghettos & later in concentration camps along with millions of Gentiles.

@18thcenturyJewishMom

8 жыл бұрын

+Iwona Narcja I don't know where you get your information from, but you are surely wrong in claiming that Jews refused to enlist because it was "against their religion". It isn't, and they did. You might also find this interesting. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_resistance_in_German-occupied_Europe

@18thcenturyJewishMom

8 жыл бұрын

+Beppe Sapone Your post is so full of misinformation, it can hardly be responded to. Antisemitism is an ugly and pervasive weed. It's long past time humankind outgrew it.

@kateheron9318

4 жыл бұрын

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@kateheron9318

4 жыл бұрын

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Well, I thought the narrator was very enjoyable. He has a nice, clear and pleasant speaking voice. NOT that anyone's critique is necessary or warranted, for cripes sake! Also, this biography was interesting and very well done. Thank you Jerry for sharing this with us : )

Thank you Jerry for all the wonderful videos you have posted. I have loved Leslie Howard since I was young and first saw the Scarlet Pimpernel. Thanks again!

@JerrySkinner1943

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patricia and wish you well. Jerry

Jerry,... Strait away I want to say, I had no problem understanding your narrative on Leslie Howard, and I am so glad for finding it. I was only recently made aware of Howard's activities, over and above being an actor, and I have been trying to gather as much information as I can on this heroic man. We cannot let the memories of people like him fade away.

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

siriusminx Thank you and i fully agree. Keep watching o.k. Jerry

I loved this. I always find information about our past captivating. I think you have a lovely voice. To me it was the narrative voice that drew me in even more. Thank you!

Oh Jerry.... Never knew what happened. Iconic actor, who had a life of hurting and happiness... The glory of Heaven has him now... Thanks for another wonderful video..

I like the narrator and I appreciate the time and effort he's doing for us~ I did so love Leslie Howard. Again thank you post-person ♥

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

chinze bo You are very welcome. Post-Person

your very good at this and your voice is soothing

Wow! Leslie Howard is one of my favorite actors and I never knew this about him. What a shame. He was a gifted man.

Such a magnificent actor and hero God bless him and his family friends and colleagues.🙏🕊️

Thanks for the video. Another seeming rarity in the film industry: a good person living a good life, never divorcing & who did not commit suicide.

I read The Scarlet Pimpernel when I was a teenager. It was not required reading, and the teachers did not even talk about it in English Literature class. I happened to run across a copy in the school library, and the Librarian was a friend who recommended it with a smile of enjoyment. I knew then it would be a great read. Of course, years later, I saw the movie, on late night TV before political comedies became the thing, and enjoyed that rendition as well. When I saw the Pimpernel Smith movie I thought it would be good. When I saw Leslie Howard was in it I 'knew' it was going to be great. Thank you for sharing this bit of history. It is so sad that today's Entertainment representatives are so negative about our country, when their predecessors lived and died to produce great movies, both as entertainment and as 'propaganda' in support of the Free World countries.

Leslie Howard excelled in everything he did, an extraordinary actor. I did know about his WWI service.Thanks for your account, Jerry. Good job, as always.

Olivia de Havilland who was Leslie's co-star wife Melanie Wilkes said he was a lovely man and seemed pre-occupied throughout the long filming of 'Gone With the Wind'. And she knew it was because he was so worried about the potential of another world war.

Thanks Jerry,it's good to learn a little more about the wonderful Leslie Howard. Keep up the good work. Australia calling.

@JerrySkinner1943

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

i don't understand why you would think the Germans needed any reason whatsoever to shoot down an English plane during ww2. they were after all at war with each other.

@MissJulie2009

8 жыл бұрын

+stormbringerr mourn In his book Ronald Howard explained that the Red Cross and others used a 'safe' corridore to exchange communication as well as persons between neutral countries. The attack on Leslie's plane was unexpected.

@rullmourn1142

8 жыл бұрын

MissJulie2009 most attacks on planes are unexpected.it was ww2, remember Nazis ? they did unexpected things a lot.

@joellewis4806

8 жыл бұрын

+stormbringerr mourn Yeah, but Oblabbermouth sort of makes NAZIs look like Santa Claus... at least they tried to build up their own nation while absorbing everyone elses - Oflatulence seems hell bent to destroy this one.

@rullmourn1142

8 жыл бұрын

Joel Lewis yes, things have changed drastically.its a mess, like constant guerrilla hit and run warfare. as long as the few have all the money and the masses have to struggle just to eat this killing will continue. i don't see it changing anytime soon, but its possible. .

@johnbartrambrooks8882

8 жыл бұрын

+stormbringerr mourn Typical Marxist/Lenin drivel.

I really enjoy these videos Jerry. And everyone makes mistakes. Especially the assholes that criticize. Thanks again.

Thank you for posting these. It is shocking to know how some of our most beloved actors left this world. Seems like alcohol and depression are high in this business and yet to see them perform you would never know it.

The accent is wonderfully Southern!! I love it!!!! It's petrified...ah...ah...I mean perfect!!!!

@JerrySkinner1943

10 жыл бұрын

Thankkkkk youuuuu. Jerry

Hi Jerry...Just wanted to touch base with you once again and tell you that while I was listening to this piece, I caught the comments below from "14Aymara." What an unfortunate interchange! We've had some of this conversation before and I must say that I understand you perfectly! You know I'd tell you if I thought differently! You take your time throughout your narrations because you appreciate the fact that "down-home" can be difficult to understand when spoken at a person's normal cadence. She's merely throwing some sour grapes in here for some reason and as a non-native speaking person who was transplanted from who knows where, has difficulty with your accent. The problem is NOT yours...it is hers! Oh, and BTW...fine job on the correction...Keep up the fine work!

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kuklapolitan good to have friends. Jerry

Hungarian, would never have guessed, he looked so British. Of Human Bondage was great do to his acting, I think he played himself. Didn't realize he died in the War, great man.

@plumeria66

8 жыл бұрын

He was a Hungarian Jew.

@joellaz9836

6 жыл бұрын

Ross Munn His father was a Hungarian Jew while his mother was partially English and Jewish.

@cocoaorange1

Жыл бұрын

I saw a few of his films. Never knew he was Jewish, or was killed during the war.

A wonderful man and a great actor! Thank u 4 the upload.

Thank you I enjoyed this handover Leslie Howard. Also love the way you talk.

@JerrySkinner1943

10 жыл бұрын

penni stampley Thank you Penni, some do some dont. But just thank I have to put up with it all the time. Thanks again, Jerry

Much more interesting (and admirable) character than most modern celebrities - deserves more attention. Thanks for the video .

A very Great artist and producer......Even though he died in 1943 he'll surely missed especially his works Rest in Peace Mr. Howard

Yep, that is the story I heard too that though Bogart was in the role of Duke Mantee in the stage version of 'Petrified Forrest' and that the powers that be did not want him for the movie and Lesley Howard told the big shots that if they did not offer Bogart the role then he would not be in their picture either. What a beautiful act of loyalty for a friend!

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

Johnny Pastrana Thank you Johnny for the information. Thanks, Jerry

@AnyoneCanSee

8 жыл бұрын

+Jerry Skinner - Yep, my father always repeated this story to me also. They wanted an established "gangster," for the co-star. It had been a big hit on Broadway, and Howard said he would not do the film f they didn't use Bogart.

@JerrySkinner1943

8 жыл бұрын

+Robert J. Williamson Thank you Robert. Jerry

@NYVoice

8 жыл бұрын

+Robert J. Williamson Now you know where Bogie got the name for his first child Leslie. That's right. Friendships and loyalty.

Thanks Jerry -- I always appreciate the fact that you present the facts in your little "labors of love"!!!

Thanks so much for this Jerry! Leslie Howard was a great actor, I enjoyed him in so many movies, one of my favorite actors. Loved the family pic. And I agree that you have a nice, clear and pleasant speaking voice!

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

judiebeauty Thank you judie, you are very kind. Jerry

A lovely tribute to my favorite actor. Thank you. And you include some photos I've never seen, which is delightful.

@JerrySkinner1943

10 жыл бұрын

Thank You for watching!

thank you for that. I enjoy these short files . Leslie Howard was one of my favs.

Thanks Jerry for sharing. I always loved Leslie Howard.

Thank you for posting. I never knew he was killed in the war. And that young - 50 y.r. old is fairly young today. And I agree that you do a very good narration.

@JRobbySh

7 жыл бұрын

Not young in those years. Fifty was verging on old age.

I enjoyed this video Jerry. Thank you for posting this and many others I have viewed.

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

TheMaisie80 Thank you for watching. See you later. Jerry

Thank you Jerry for the great videos you make. I salute Leslie Howard a war hero.

He's been one of my top 3 actors of all time since I was little and saw The Petrified Forest. And he's still my favorite Sir Percy in The Scarlet Pimpernel.

I never knew this about Mr Howard, thank you so much for covering this gentleman, I only knew him from GWTW but was very fond of him because he could have been my father’s twin!

Thanks for Sharing really positive and intriguing story about Leslie Howards life. A great actor a family man a brave man a life well lived. X❤

Love these documentaries Jerry probably why I just subscribed to your channel thank you very much for narrating these in a casual and informative way

Excellent work mate I thank you

When I read the Margaret Mitchell novel, "Gone With the Wind" at age 16, I had a mental image of Ashley Wilkes. When I saw the movie in re-release they year I was 21, the actor, Leslie Howard, was exactly how I pictured Ashley Wilkes to be. Later, I purchased a video of him with Bette Davis entitled "Of Human Bondage", again after having read the novel. He starred in the precursor to "My Fair Lady"--"Pygmalion"--and "The Scarlet Pimpernel", too. He was multi-faceted and talented. We lost him far too soon.

Jerry your doing just fine - thanks for these videos , there very interesting. USMC/ Semper Fi

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

Prog X Prog i have plenty of respect for the USMC. Although i was in the USAF. I loved the flushey toilety. Jerry

@danielcut8396

4 жыл бұрын

So cool Jerry

Leslie Howard was killed 11 years before I was born. I first saw him in GWTW in the late '60s & have seen this movie many times. I have always admired him. I first saw Intermezzo about 20 years ago & earlier this year saw The Petrified Forest. Then It's Love I'm After recently. That did it; now he has a piece of my heart. I just love this man, his bravery, character, gentility, kindness. I have seen 12 of his movies now & in due time it will be all of his movies that are available. Each one is special. RIP, Leslie; you left a great and touching legacy in a life gone too soon.

I liked his acting but never realised he was that old or how he died. Thanks for sharing.

I thought he was so handsome, great actor and a patriot!

Great stuff Jerry!!! I just love watching your channel...Well researched, interesting and informative...Your genuine nature and interest really comes through..As long as you keep puttin' 'em out there I'll be watchin'..All the Best

@JerrySkinner1943

8 жыл бұрын

+yankeejim9 Thank you for saying that!

@michaelmills3151

7 жыл бұрын

I was 4!

My two favourite films of Leslie Howard are, "The Scarlet Pimpernel" and "First of the Few"

I've seen a lot of your biographies and appreciate your time and effort. Thank you.

@JerrySkinner1943

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you John. Jerry

Another lovely and poignant video. Thanks for doing these, they are appreciated.

You're very welcome, I love him and I love this respectful tribute. Ps don't listen to the negative comments, some people have nothing else to do, while others like you do positive things with their spare time.

@JerrySkinner1943

10 жыл бұрын

penni stampley Thank you!

excellent video thank you!

Jerry, I always enjoy your videos, interesting facts that I was not aware of presented in an unpretentious and engaging way. Thanks!

Thank you I love your videos so informative 😊

this was very nice thank you...

He was Gorgeous, love his films, he was a Hero, Rest in peace Leslie Howard.

Always interesting .. thank you

Jerry, your videos are addictive. Great work as always.

@JerrySkinner1943

8 жыл бұрын

+Wanda Burns Thank you Wanda. Jerry

Enjoyed this very much..all you can say, gone to soon!

Good information! I love history about places, buildings or people. Good story teller. Whether it’s a criminal or a movie star or your average man, you always talk about them with respect.

enjoyed the film and history lesson thanks for sharing Jerry

love watching these so many greats gone but not forgotten thank you for your hard work Jerry

AWWWH!! THANKS -MR JERRY SKINNER. HAVE A GOOD & PLEASANT MOVIE TIME!!!! FROM(U.K.)

hi jerry just watched some of you videos..loved them think your accent is great please keep them coming..matt in ireland......

@JerrySkinner1943

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ballinacurra W, I was in service with a boy whose grandmother was from Ireland. She would make sure we had plenty to drink. Love the Irish.

So many greats gone. Time marches on.

@anthonycapicchiano9058

7 жыл бұрын

Nv

Discovered Howard just a few years ago... I knew nothing about him, but I watch PYGMALION about 30 times a year. Thanks for the vid...

@JRobbySh

7 жыл бұрын

Wendy Hiller as Eliza is what draws me back to the film.

@joellewis4806

7 жыл бұрын

You are exactly right... Hiller's performance was magnificent... AAAAwwww!

AAAAHHHH!! THE NEAT SERIOUS, ENGLISH ACTOR!!! A ROMANTIC LOOKER WITH A DIFFERENCE!! NOT QUIET A MATINEE IDOL!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS FOR THE POSTING. FROM(U.K.).

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

PMA Judge Thank you PMA for watching. You must have seen a lot of movies growing up. Hope everything is good in the good old U.K. Jerry

Well done and very interesting

Jerry Skinner you do a great job with these bios.

Leslie Howard towered as an actor. Even as a child, I took note of his brilliance. He was taken from the scene much too early...a shame. Thanks for the fine work, Jerry.

RIP Leslie Howard (1893-1943)

Here is that music again Jerry, the same soundtrack from the Medger Evers Bio I had asked you to identify for me, it is hauntingly beautiful and apropos for embellishing the sadness felt for the unfortunate and untimely demise of those you honor with your presentation. I still want to obtain a copy if you would please remember to ask your very talented daughter who composed it. Thank you. A admiring fan.

thank you jerry another interesting story from the past

Was there one movie where Leslie Howard did not epitomize the classic British debonair gentleman? He and Ronald Colman were two of my all-time favorites, by far. And both are terribly missed. I thank them a million times for their contributions to film. Their mission was greatly accomplished.

thank you jerry. I never knew this about him. he was one of my favorite from back in the day...,again thank you,,

@JerrySkinner1943

8 жыл бұрын

+TheOutlaw256 Yes, he was the true British patriot. Thank you. Jerry

Thanks that was good

Thank you.

One of the greatest actors in the history! So sad he was killed so young....thanks for sharing

There are two accents that I'm crazy over...British accents and Southern Drawls :)

Hmmm... Didn't know LHoward got Bogart his first gig... that alone is amazing... but... what a great actor! A charming elegant man (and no am in no way gay thanks, but always admire elegance in anyone) : the curious thing here is that at 160,227 views... there are (with mine added) so far 858 thumbs up... and 41 thumbs down... now this is not exactly a political blip... so I'm sort of curious as to why anyone would thumbs down a u-t like this?! Indeed, the only reason I thumb at all is because it seems strange that anyone would disparage a down over such a bit of interesting info concerning the dramatic arts... and the real drama of life...

@JerrySkinner1943

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark. Jerry

@hatednyc

7 жыл бұрын

Mark Winston Suits Petrified Forest...a brilliant film at that

@pedrolistacarey4880

7 жыл бұрын

Mark Winston - Don't think too much...People thumb this vid down for a very simple reason: they just DON'T LIKE IT ! Not all of us share the same tastes.

@TheAndroia

5 жыл бұрын

As a lazy person when it comes to YT, I can say that I often visit many videos and 'forget' to thumbs up. I can only assume that I am not the only lazy person (or forgetful) on YT. Although, I have been known to file back just so I can thumbs up. Thanks for sharing this information.

Of human bondage -- with Betty Davis and Leslie Howard this is a great movie.

Jerry you have the kind of voice that Paul Harvey had, You talk slow and you announce your words. With age my hearing isn't what it use to be. Most people who talk on the KZread speak so fast and auctioneer would have a hard time understand them. I like listing to you and enjoy the stories you share with us. Keep up the good work.

I loved The Petrified Forest An early crime classic Duke Mante was Humphrey Bogart character I love everything Jerry Skinner does with these stories

I'm devoted to the work of Leslie Howard and thought I knew everything that is public knowledge of his life. However, I never read anything about him in an auto accident. His son Ronald in a book about Howard said that years after the war he met a young man who told him that as a child traveling to England he and his nurse where bumped off that airplane to make room for Leslie. Lucky kid!

Thank you Jerry Skinner for this moving video.Thank you for calling Leslie Howard's death what it was,murder.

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

victor lopez Thank you Victor. Jerry

Enjoy your videos, Jerry. You sound a lot like the actor, Richard Farnsworth, one of my favorites. I had no idea that Leslie Howard was such a hero during WWII, I knew only of his screen work, so this piece was particularly interesting, and moving.

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

tiffsaver Thank you!

@tiffsaver

9 жыл бұрын

Jerry Skinner You're quite welcome. I really love your calm, simple approach to telling a story. I also mourn the passing of Richard Farnsworth, in my humble opinion one of the best darned character actors we've ever had :-)

@JerrySkinner1943

9 жыл бұрын

tiffsaver tiffsaver, I always liked to see Richard Farnsworth in movies. He got started acting late in life. Seems like a waste of talent. Thanks, Jerry

@mariapiacarnelevare3904

9 жыл бұрын

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Do a doc on Vincent Price and Basil Rathbone.

Thank you

Thanks Jerry, Arch Whitehouse,was a well-published author who wrote many books on WWI aviation . He claims that as an American in the British trenches circa 1915 Leslie Howard was his young officer. He claimed that one morning this young officer walked out of the trenches into the fog and disappeared towards the German trenches.

Big fan of Leslie Howard, Sad RIP.

I never knew that Leslie Howard died just weeks before I was born. I always admired him in Gone with the Wind.

this was great nice photo 's of lesly n his family and very carefully read. note at 2:04 the correct name of the film is displayed

@ritaswann3335

6 жыл бұрын

Marvelous actor

Interesting!! Thnx

Very interesting. That was YOU narrating?! You sound just like Sunset Carson! -:))☺