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I just saw a fascinating documentary on the life of actress Margaret Rutherford-Truly Miss Marple. The Curious Case Of Margaret Rutherford. It is on Youtube, well worth seeing. She was a true English eccentric, the likes of which probably don't exist much anymore. The tweed wearing, solitary types who love art and literature and spend nights by the fire in their country house. But her life was more bizarre and intriguing than anything Agatha Christie could have come up with. Her father suffered from mental illness and was confined to an insane asylum after he murdered his own father. Margaret's mother later committed suicide. The young girl was brought up by an aunt who got her into the arts. She did not become a working actress until she was in her 40s, playing older woman since she looked much older than she was. She married late in life (53) to actor Stringer Davis, he was 7 years younger and they remained devoted to each other for the rest of her life. She had said she waited to be married later since she did not want children because she was afraid they would inherit her family' s history of mental illness. She herself suffered from bouts of depression. She suffered from dementia in her final years and died in 1972 at the age of 80. But the strange story still doesn't end. In a twist worthy of Christie, after Margaret's death and soon after Stringer died as well, the housekeeper forged Margaret's name on a will which had her as sole beneficiary. The police got a call at the house where she claimed there was a burglary, all of Margaret's possessions (including her 1963 Oscar for The VIPS) were stolen. It turns out she had taken them herself and sold them. The Oscar is still missing to this day. She died before she could come to trial on any of this. So it was strange and sad life for truly unique artist.

Thanks for this insight into the troubled life of a delightful screen eccentric, Det. Jim. I had no knowledge of any of this. P.S.: I now see there is an excellent copy of this documentary on You Tube. I'll be watching it.

Katherine Hepburn according to Dorothy Parker Next: British actor who did American accent (successfully or unsuccessfully)

Saturday, January 23 5:30 p.m. Red River (1948). …And buy her a pair of red shoes. Now there’s an idea for a quirky double bill. Red River and The Red Shoes.

CAPE FEAR 1962

I like the C&W styled songs The Beatles recorded where Ringo sang, like Honey Don't and Act Naturally. One major personal reason is I can sing these songs. I don't have the talent (or the nerve), to sing John, Paul, or George lead parts, but Ringo's range I can handle. Act Naturally is a fun song and a perfect fit for Ringo: reminds me of when he went off alone in A Hard Days Night,,,, all sad-and-lonely.

Yellow Sky (1948)

Having just rewatched Old Acquaintance, I can't think of another actress who could have done the role as well. james and sagebrush are both right; she tries our patience because the role was written so that she should. Everyone in the movie lost patience with her, with the possible exception of her daughter. It takes a special kind of actress to play "unlikeable" admirably. Shelly Winters was mentioned, though I think the spirited, intricate interplay with James Mason in Lolita, for example, put her in a realm beyond the reach of Miriam Hopkins. Given the sweetness of Angela Lansbury's basic personality it's an effort to remember how chillingly unlikeable she was for a time in her roles. I don't think it's untrue that Miriam was prone to "overacting". She was one of those actresses, like Joan Crawford and Lana Turner, who was always "in the zone", primarily self-aware and so self-consciously involved in her own acting processes that she basically could have been on another sound stage and still gotten the job done. But that kind of facade (I'm thinking specifically of Old Acquaintance.) can work, especially in a comic context, which Old Acquaintance essentially was. When Joan Crawford tried something similar in Susan and God she wasn't nearly as successful; Miriam had a comic sensibility that I don't think Joan ever acquired. (Even in The Women; comedy is more than smart remarks.) I can easily see how Miriam Hopkins could be off-putting to some and you do definitely have to accept her on her own terms, but at her best she was like a live wire, electrifying her whole environment.

I Wake up Screaming (1941) It's a Wonderful Life (1946) He Walked by Night (1948) Wait Until Dark (1967)

1937

Could be a lot of reasons, for example, TCM's budget. I assume TCM pays Eddie less for a "repeat" (if at all), verses having to pay him to record new-material. Then there is the cost of leasing the films. Of course it could be because TCM believes the series has run-its-course. I clearly hope that isn't the case, since, as noted, there are many fine noirs Eddie hasn't shown and I always enjoy his take.

I get your point. Surely, there are enough "noirs" available to avoid repeats. However, my guess is there are many viewers that haven't seen every one Eddie has shown since 2017. For instance, I don't think I've seen BORN TO KILL even though it was featured a year ago. It would be better if there were no repeats, but there are many that I don't mind seeing again. I've noticed that MOVIES, which is my second source for these films, shows repeats quite frequently. At least Eddie doesn't do it that often.

Thanks for posting your thoughts. You are not alone in noticing the repeats. If I could try to look at it from the opposite side, I'm sure it takes a great deal of work for Eddie to prepare this material, both for him and the production staff. He is providing something like 10 to 12 minutes of programming each week, which is based on his own personal knowledge and opinions on the films. I've also noticed that for some of these films Eddie has previously done dvd commentaries or other writings, so he can draw on that for some of the material. But films he has never considered before might take even more work to prepare for showing on TCM. One reason for showing repeats may be to introduce Noir films to newer members of the audience. Even though many of us have been watching Noir Alley for years, Eddie and TCM may think that to keep building an audience for the show they have to repeat the tentpole films occasionally. Obviously the work-from-home nature of the past year may have also had an effect. It must be more difficult to put everything together, from shooting the intros safely, to the assembling of photos, the editing, etc. I would say that it's a mark of Eddie's success on TCM that we all look forward to the show and want to enjoy new material so much. At least for the repeat scheduled for Sat./Sun. this week, Born to Kill, Eddie mentioned that he will be discussing the film with author and historian Max Allan Collins, so that will be new material even if the film has been shown on Noir Alley before.

I remember when I got my first 40" Smart TV and the ex setting it up for me. I shoved in the Man Made Monster DVD and the ex was enthralled and loved it. It's a great little flick.

Went to #7 in 1976 in the USA... it was on a compilation released that year.

Revolver by The Beatles-Aug 1966 This is the US version which omits 3 Lennon songs that were on the UK album-"I'm Only Sleeping, Dr Robert, And Your Bird Can Sing, these were included and reviewed on Yesterday And Today. So here we get 5 songs by Paul, 3 by George, Ringo sings his usual 1 and John has only 2. Just taking the album as is and it is still a brilliant work and among my top three favorites. George has the opening track "Taxman" a rocking swipe at British tax laws, some great guitar (by Paul) and George names names (Mr Wilson, Mr Heath). Paul comes in with "Eleanor Rigby" a poignant song about loneliness and the death of an unloved spinster. George has a good Indian inspired song "Love You To" complete with sitar and tabla. "Here, There and Everyone" is one of Paul's most beautiful love songs, some of his nicest singing and the most soothing backing vocals ever by John and George. Ringo gets a fun singalong novelty "Yellow Submarine" which was a #2 single here in the States. We finally get a song from John to end Side 1-"She Said She Said" is a strange, intriguing number with distorted guitars and lyrics about "I know what it's like to be dead". Side 2 opens with a joyous Paul song "Good Day Sunshine" some piano give it nice old fashioned ragtime feel. Another beautiful Paul song is the melancholy "For No One" more nice singing and a delicate horn solo from guest musician Alan Civil. George's third song "I Want To Tell You" has some great guitar, I think this is the least one on the album due to some out of tune backing on the piano, but it is pretty good. "Got To Get You Into My Life" has Paul in R&B mode, backed by some great brass and sung with great gusto. John concludes the album with the startling and hypnotic "Tomorrow Never Knows". The sounds of seagulls and backwards guitar riffs give this an outer worldly feel. John's voice sounds like it is coming from some ancient temple. All four are starting to develop their own distinct personalities and not just a close knit group, but the music is still as great as ever.

On that note....been listening to the first Yes Album (think it was the first).....with the photo of them ...great from start to finish

The First Wives' Club

Bob Avian Dies: ‘Dreamgirls’ Producer, Broadway Choreographer & Michael Bennett Collaborator Was 83

The Gods Must Be Crazy Woman of the Year The Man Who Would Be King

Man! I've heard of "afterglow", but----- Really? Sepiatone

I remember watching home run 715. Fortunately, this occurred on a Monday night, and it was carried nationally on NBC (ABC MNB didn't start until 1976). Back in those days, there were only two nationally televised baseball games a week: one on Saturday afternoon, and one on Monday nights.

Truly strange. I remember now about the mental illness in her family. I had read about this, but forgot about it. Thanks for your post. Wonder who ended up with her Oscar?

Hank Aaron, Atlanta Braves' Home Run King, Dead at 86

Vivian Leigh Next: Played a character with a biblical (OT) name in a modern dress movie

The Hollywood Reporter @THR Minutes after MGM announced that it was pushing 'No Time to Die' from April to October, Sony announced a raft of high-profile changes to its spring and summer calendar 'Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway' is moving to June 11, 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' is being pushed to Nov. 11, 'Cinderella' will now go out July 16 Sony revealed that it is pushing 'Uncharted' out of 2021 entirely Sony has also pushed back #Morbius, the Jared Leto movie based on the Marvel character. It will open Jan. 21, 2022, back several months from October of this year 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' 'Uncharted' Delay Release in Theaters Spring and early summer tentpoles such as 'Ghostbusters' and 'Uncharted' are on the move due to the ongoing pandemic and widespread theater closures. hollywoodreporter.com 8:58 PM · Jan 21, 2021·SocialFlow

Mira Furlan, ‘Babylon 5’ and ‘Lost’ Actress, Dies at 65 https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/mira-furlan-dead-babylon-5-lost-1234890117/

I thought it was a “Peter Pan” collar. (Seriously, I’m not joking it’s a thing.)

Allison Hayes was in Francis Joins the WACS with Zasu Pitts.

Korman, Harvey

Doughboys in Ireland (1943

James, John

Francis X Bushman was in "Ben-Hur" with Ramon Navarro.

Parenthood (1989) Next: wheelchair

Zero Affect

Our fifth western star is Rory Calhoun. He steams up the screen with Yvonne De Carlo in RAW EDGE (1956). He gets a kiss from Joanne Gilbert before it's time to RIDE OUT FOR REVENGE (1957). And he gets ready for his close-up.

IndieWire @IndieWire Lee Isaac Chung's #Minari will be released in theaters February 12 and become available on VOD on February 26. Revisit our review of the immensely moving immigrant story: https://bit.ly/2LVxRw7 1:30 PM · Jan 21, 2021·TweetDeck

HAIL THE CONQUERING HERO 1944

THE ACTRESS 1953

That is my favorite as well. Agnes is such an asset to any movie. If you are able to find The Blue Veil online, she is great in a small part as a rich woman who casually destroys Jane Wyman's chance for love.

A Christmas Story (1983)

I did google it. I saw the results. Low rent porn. Not Betty. This is Betty in 1941. And this model is said on several adult sites to be Betty. She very obviously is not.

Murder She Said (1961) TCM -7/10 Amatuer sleuth Miss Jane Marple (Margaret Rutherford) sees a murder, can't convince the police it happened and goes undercover as a maid to investigate on her own. I just saw this for the first time, Rutherford was a delight as the fussy busybody who also has a sharp mind for solving crimes. Even though the protagonist is an elderly lady the film is fast moving and keeps you guessing. It gets started right away with the murder happening in the first 5 minutes. There are many suspects in the house where Miss Marple gets the job. Arthur Kennedy is the biggest name in the supporting cast as a town doctor. There is a light hearted feel to this and many funny moments. Mr Stringer (Stringer Davis) is a character created for the film as Miss Marple's librarian friend who she pulls into her investigation. Funniest moment for me was when Miss Marple meets a precocious young nephew at the house. After she introduces herself as the new maid he says " I was hoping more for a Jayne Mansfield type!"

Our fifth character actor or actress is AGNES MOOREHEAD. She was delirious in THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS (1942). She was trouble in DARK PASSAGE (1947). She was 105 in THE LOST MOMENT (1947). She was a good listener in ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWS (1955).

"Baubles Bangles and Beads" (Borodin)" Kismet" Next: Another popular song from 1950s Broadway which went Hollywood

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (1941)

The TCM premiere of Six Bridges to Cross (1955) originally scheduled for Jan 26 has been replaced with Sword in the Desert (1949) (not a premiere). The list of January premieres provided earlier has been updated.

TCM Underground - Late Friday Nights December 15, 2020 Tune in every Friday night for TCM Underground, our late-night movie franchise that showcases the best of classic cult favorites and hard-to-find films, from experimental shorts to off-beat comedies. For more discussions around the wild, weird world of cult films and films shown on TCM Underground, check out our web series TCM Slumberground on YouTube!` & Airing This Month on TCM Underground.......... https://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/020884?source=HTM

More first-time showings of films from the 30s - 60s, especially from studios outside the Turner-Library of films (Warners, MGM, RKO), like Republic, 30s Paramount, United Artist, 20th Century Fox, Universal, and other independent studios. A series on French and Italian films from the post WWII era to the late 60s, where TCM has a knowledgeable guest host to discuss the films shown. Deserving Fox stars as Star of the Month: Joan Bennett, Linda Darnell, Brando,,, as long as TCM leases some first-time films instead of the handful they already show from Fox.

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