The Beales of Grey Gardens [Criterion Collection]

David Maysles

Overview

For their classic, 1976 documentary Grey Gardens, Albert and David Maysles shot hours-upon-hours of footage exploring the lives of their subjects Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edie (who were affectionately referred to by their brothers as Big Edie and Little Edie), whose quiet lives on the grounds of a dilapidated estate stood in remarkable contrast to their quick with and extravagant upbringing. Though the brothers were unable to use a vast majority of the fascinating footage in the ninety-four minute film, this companion piece comprised of never-before-seen outtakes culled from the original shooting sessions allows Grey Gardens fans to take a trip back to that familiar, dilapidated mansion to hear both Big Edie and Little Edie discuss everything from love and war to the existence of God. A nostalgic montage of Little Edie offers a warm testament to the eccentric daughter's inimitable fashion sense.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/05/2006
UPC:	0715515021326
Original Release:	2006
Source:	Criterion Collection
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Mono]
Language:	English
Time:	1:31:00
Sales rank:	1,075

Special Features

New digital transfer, approved by director Albert Maysles; New video introduction by Albert Maysles; Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; Plus: a new essay by Village Voice columnist Michael Musto

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Technical Credits

David Maysles

Director,Director

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- The Beales of Grey Gardens
1. "You Ought to Be in Pictures" [3:52]
2. No One Can Play Edith Beale [2:39]
3. Little Edie's Past [5:13]
4. Big Edie Takes a Picture [1:11]
5. "Lorraine, Lorraine, Lorree" [1:29]
6. Horoscopes [4:23]
7. Jerry Torre [9:03]
8. "V.M.I. March" (The First Listen) [1:53]
9. Cats [5:29]
10. Lois Wright [10:37]
11. The Fire [4:23]
12. "Spring Will Be a Little Late" [1:01]
13. "Around the World in 80 Days" [1:22]
14. Big Edie's Poetry Recital [2:15]
15. Flirtation ("Hot or Sweet") [5:47]
16. Religion [5:01]
17. Politics and War [3:55]
18. The Beach [8:48]
19. "If I Loved You" [1:07]
20. The Fashion Show [3:57]
21. The Last Reel [5:33]
22. Another Winter [2:03]

Menu

Disc #1 -- The Beales of Grey Gardens
   Albert Maysles Introduction
   Play the Movie
   Chapters
   Color Bars