A true tragedy

[revolveroftheloom]

(I don't even know if this is the right category, but I wasn't so sure where to post it so forgive me- I'm new!!! D : )

I just finished DFLL this afternoon on the train ride back into New York and I had to really fight against myself to not break down and cry on the crowded car.

It had an ending I already knew...but somehow didn't expect. It was just like I -wished- with all my heart that I would turn the page and see something new- as if all the articles I had read online were false, and all the other fans I had talked to were lying to me.

He was such- SUCH a versatile actor- a truly talented man- an artist. Handsome as they come, eyes that pierced the fabric of space and a voice that was at once comforting and chilling to the bone.

So re-realizing that it is currently 2012, and I will never get to work with him in a film, AND that he never knew the extent of his cult status...left me really depressed. I knew I had to try my best to send Dwight David some sort of fan letter- enclose with a sketch of his father of course. I needed to somehow make it aware and send my love their way-

- then I come to find that Dwight David passed in 2003.


Damn.

[Mrs Vindecco]

I remember the first time I finished DFLL I got quite emotional, sitting in my lunchbreak at work. So you are not alone there I have to say that as well as doing excellent research both Greg Mank and Jim Coughlan actually did a very good WRITING job. It is sentimental and the last few pages that show how Dwight's posthumous are touching without becoming mawkish.

I think it is sad that there is no descendants of Dwight's left as Dwight D. Frye never married, so it's a shame there is no one that we could express our admiration to. Part of the reason I started this forum was to express this pent up admiration in as loud and public a manner that is exceptable. I am glad that in the his later years, he did gain some pleasure from the interest generated by his Dad.

[revolveroftheloom]

And you are doing a fantastic job! Thank you so very much. Really- this is my first day here and it has provided such a grand outlet for my Frye Frustrations. : ) You are doing him a great service.

(also this forum is so much more inviting than many other forums, sweet baby jesus)

[Monk's Moll]

I felt the same way, shedding many a tear over the cruel fate that our dear Dwight met. He was such a wonderful, talented man;it wasn't fair to him to suffer so much, yet other actors with little scruples could get so far. But, while most would be known for unsavory behavior along with their stardom, Dwight comes out smelling of the proverbial roses. He just wanted to do what he loved and take care of his family, who obviously meant the world to him. He wasn't into the trappings of stardom.

I too thought how sad that Dwight D. passed without a family to whom we could discuss our admiration. I'm with Mrs. V., at least he got to know about and enjoy the long awaited praise of his Dad's work. And Mrs. V. has one kick-butt forum !

[revolveroftheloom]

Absolutely- he was never glazed over with star-struck fantasies. He knew had to provide for his family and that came first. It is so admirable. That and he worked for Lockheed during a time of need, even turning down the opportunity to appear on stage...he's a hero.

Yes- It must have been really fantastic for him especially when he was contacted to help with DFLL and then in the 1993 horror con- DAMN I wish I could've been older than 2 when that transpired- it must have been such an event!

(cheers to mrs. v)

[Violet]

I felt exactly the same way and I remember being on the verge of tears several times whilst reading that wonderful book. He was truly a remarkable man with incredible drive and a good heart. His talent is overwhelming, I have never seen anything like it. His performances, no matter how small the role, were always so powerful. He acted with his whole body and could convey so much emotion in just one look. The way he was able to manipulate his voice is incredible. The array of accents and varying tones is astonishing - Vint, Renfield, Chick, Vindecco... those voices, just amazing! He had talent beyond belief and it is heartbreaking to hear of his frustration and the extent to which he struggled. He deserved so much more.

And I couldn't agree more, the forum is fabulous Mrs V! Thank you.