Caged!
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Movie Reviews of Caged!
Movie Review: "I'm a big girl, and this isn't my first year away from home!"
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved reading all the excellent reviews of this movie, and don't have much more to add. I too first saw this back in the early 70's on the late show, and it immediately became one of my favorite movies. I'm glad it is finally on DVD, but wish there were more special features.
To those unaware, the 70's tv movie 'Born Innocent' (starring Linda Blair as a young innocent girl thrown into the harsh juvenille system) is a remake of 'Caged'. It was considered very controversial when it was shown (and it was banned after its first showing) because it was blunt when it came to the topic of lesbianism, and because of a brutal rape scene. Of course, the 1950's 'Caged' could only imply of lesbianism ("Think it over sweetie, and get this through your head. If you stay in here too long, you don't think of guys at all. You just get out of the habit". Even Elvira Powell--who smiles suggestively at the young, pretty Marie as she asks "What's your name? How'd you hurt your hand?"--was supposed to only be interested in Marie because she wanted her to join her gang).
Great movie!! Love Eleanor Parker, and even with little makeup and a cropped head, she looks gorgeous!
Movie Review: A potent, "non-campy" women's prison film
Summary: 5 Stars
I admit, I enjoy those cheesy "women's prison" films as much as the next guy, but, Caged happens to be an extremely well acted and directed minor masterpiece. I can not emphasize enough how spectacular Eleanor Parker is in the lead role. This lady definitely deserved her Oscar nomination in 1950, and the only way to really understand this praise is to watch the film and "behold" her performance. It's absolutely incredible and will haunt you for years.
Ms Parker is well supported by perhaps the greatest cast ever assembled for a "prison" film. Agnes Moorehead, Jan Sterling, Jane Darwell, Ellen Corby and especially Hope Emerson as the evil, head-guard Evelyn Harper,and Betty Garde as Kitty Stark, the tough leader of the prisoners. They are extremely impressive in their very demanding roles.
This film is also a huge eye-opener about how crooked politics, neglect and dire human conditions used to saturate America's prisons. The story this film tells is a heartbreaking and highly effective one, and again, whom ever cast this film did so with sheer perfection.
Highly recommended viewing, and this is a film I would heartily suggest to purchase for your collection.
Movie Review: CAGED! The best women's prison picture ever made!
Summary: 5 Stars
Caged is a powerful and absorbing drama starring Oscar-nominated Eleanor Parker in the lead role. She delivers a complex and memorable performance as a young, pregnant prison inmate. Her Oscar competition in 1950 was staggering: Gloria Swanson for Sunset Boulevard, Bette Davis and Anne Baxter for All About Eve and the winner, Judy Holliday for Born Yesterday. Agnes Moorehead does an excellent job as a sympathetic but ineffectual warden, but the performance you will never forget goes to Oscar-nominated Hope Emerson, who dominates every one of her scenes as the cruel and sadistic prison matron. Lee Patrick appears as the a wealthy and influential prison inmate lusting for the Eleanor Parker character. Betty Garde, Jan Sterling, Gertrude Michael, Ellen Corby, Olive Deering and Jane Darwell are excellent in supporting roles. This is a memorable film which was shocking in it's time and still delivers a strong punch for today's audiences. I recently viewed the DVD and the picture and sound quality are excellent which adds to the viewing experience.Movie Review: Finally!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been waiting thirty years for this movie to be released! I first saw this film on television when I was a kid and the compelling story has always stayed with me. Eleanor Parker is wonderful as the terrified Marie Allen who gets convicted for driving the getawaycar in this 1949 classic. Considered very daring in it's time, the film still has profound and memorable moments. Hope Emerson is amazing as Matron Evelyn Harper, the epitome of the sadistic prison guard. At an imposing 6 feet 2 inches tall, Emerson convincingly "put the frear of God" in all of her minions. Her performance is a film classic. In addition to what has been previously posted by other reviewers, the camera work is fascinating. Considered a great example of film noir, Caged keeps getting better over the years. There is not a false note in the entire film and each cast member contributes beautifully to a great ensemble work.Movie Review: It's about time!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this film on the "late-late show" when I was 13 and it has stayed with me since (I'm 56 now). Along with "The Snake Pit" (set in a mental institution) it set the standard for so many "incarcerated women" films to follow, as well as for numerous parodies (most notably, the stage produciton, "Women Behind Bars." which featured Divine as the sadistic matron). For decades I've wondered why it has not been made available in video format. Better late than never. While there is certain camp aspect to it (broadly-drawn characters, some over-the-top acting), I agree that it should not be labeled a "camp classic." It's a classic, no modifier needed.