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[appropriate fanfare]
Correct.
Take it away, inglis!
You're getting pretty good at this...
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songbird2...I have to say your response was a distinct pleasure to read. If you could see me, I would be giving you a standing ovation!
I really don't have much to say after such a knowledgeable, insightful post.
The subject matter of the film was enough to keep me watching. It brought up the whole issue of land ownership by Native Americans as well as other matters.
John Alton's photography added some quite distinctive touches at various points in the film.
I definitely agree with your points about James Mitchell and Louis Calhern [who might fit well in the thread elsewhere concerning slimy actors]. When he first sees Robert Taylor and spits on the ground, that was enough to outline his character for the rest of the film.
Thanks for reminding me about "The Detectives" - I had completely forgotten about that series [might be a good choice for a future DVD set?]. I think, with some actors and especially with him, a good actor with something substantial to motivate his character will make an effort to rise to the occasion. This was one of his better film performances, ranking up there with "Johnny Eager" - I will seek out some of his later work, though. Ricardo Montalban would have done the trick in this role.
Again, my compliments on a great post. Keep up the excellent work!
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I don't know if anyone else was watching the Anthony Mann film night [part 3] this evening, but I am going to have to bring this up, if you'll pardon the expression.
An otherwise interesting film was made very distracting - and a challenge to one's capacity to suspend disbelief - by watching Robert Taylor play a Shoshone Indian in "Devil's Doorway", complete with makeup of some description or other [i am reluctant to describe it further, for fear of offending someone].
He almost has the right demeanour for the part [a stony face and nobility are somewhat similar] but...oh dear, couldn't they find someone...anyone else for this role?
I will not rehash my former comments about Mr. Taylor's [lack of] acting technique; suffice to say, I think I should've taped "Man of the West" instead.
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Nope [the opposite of 'yep'?].
[ahem...Slez-nick sounds a bit like a porn star name...like "Buck Naked"...we all know whose name you really meant to write, though...]
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[grumble, grumble]
Not really.
Peter Lorre in "The Raven"? [for what it's worth]
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I don't think so...he turned down a number of parts, but I don't think this was one of them.
In any case, Georgie boy is not whom I have in mind.
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Here's my question [i'm not sure if it's difficult or not]:
Myrna Loy turned down Claudette Colbert's role in "It Happened One Night". Name an actor who turned down Gable's part.
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Peter Lorre?
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Massachusetts?
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West Virginia?
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Glad to help.
Song: "Ooh La La" [track 1]
Artist: Goldfrapp [name of the band; lead vocalist, Alison Goldfrapp]
CD: Supernature
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Would it be that they were both pregnant at the time, and so they each had a child after the films?
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Not too difficult a question, I'm sure:
In what year did Hitch stop receiving screenwriting credits for his own filmography?
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Good job, Garbo!
That's another merit badge for you... ;-)
Knowing your comparatives from your superlatives means you must've had your Wheaties this morning...
Be on the lookout for split infinitives - they're nasty little things...
Oh, back on topic...
Joan Leslie
Priscilla Lane
Bonita Granville [i seem always to get - no split infinitives for me - those last two confused...]
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I see your point.
I am speaking as a fan of noir. I do know, however, that "Petrified..." and "Angels..." may contain elements of noir but are not noir in total.
I suppose that people are straining to find films that fit into the genre because the parameters of the genre are not as cut and dried as those of musical comedy, for example. Those trying to find or quantify "sub-genres" in this area are under the false impression that it will make them appear knowledgeable or conversant in film language. It ultimately shows them to be pretenders.
Occasional threads will arise here where we satirize the elusive qualities of noir by contemplating fusions/deconstructions of the genre - the "noir musical" thread that I participated in/instigated, for example. This goes to show that we noir enthusiasts are not all doom and gloomsters, living in half-light, skulking in back alleys, etc.
Wannabes in any area of endeavour [including this one] will be found out, or will show themselves to be lacking in substance when the heavy lifting begins.
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I'm not that wild about blue either, and the yellow/khaki mixture I could do without so, for me, having a range of options would be preferable. I would prefer a green or a black/grey colour scheme.
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The more precise spelling, it seems, is the one on his birth certificate. "Goebbels" is the more commonly used spelling of his name, though.
Work pressures and health issues are not making me feel that mighty, so I will have to ponder a question and return later.
["How do I get an 'o' with an umlaut on it?", he asks teutonically...]
[please excuse the double post - it's going to be one of those weeks, I can just feel it...]
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Yes, it seems that Goebbels is the more common spelling, and that the spelling with umlaut and without the "e" is the spelling on his birth certificate.
I am not feeling that 'mighty' these days - work pressures are mounting as summer busy season approaches - but I shall return with a question as soon as time allows.
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Yes, it seems that Goebbels is the more common spelling, and that the spelling with umlaut and without the "e" is the spelling on his birth certificate.
I am not feeling that 'mighty' these days - work pressures are mounting as summer busy season approaches - but I shall return with a question as soon as time allows.
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I cannot tell a lie.
The name of the film is "Jeanne Eagels".
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Richard Dreyfuss in "American Graffiti"?
[Never fear the spelling police - they [should] have much larger fish to fry...]
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"Foreign Correspondent"?
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Here is the answer:
Artist: Goldfrapp
Song Title: "Ooh La La" [track 1]
CD Title: Supernature
This question has come up a few times on the board, so I happen to have the answer at hand.
Glad to be of service.
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Thanks, path40a, for recovering this. [i also tried to access the original thread but had no luck either.]
I happen to have all the clues written down:
clue 10: tragedy at school
clue 9: pianist/physician
clue 8: a popular series of newspaper articles
clue 7: newsreel
clue 6: football hero
clue 5: stutterer
clue 4: ineffectual mother
clue 3: square dance
clue 2: waltz
clue 1: a portrait of a state official
Stop Look and Listen
in Shorts
Posted
Check on the Internet Movie Database - www.IMDb.com is the address.
Just enter the title "Stop Look and Listen" and you will get some more information.