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True sentiments I certainly agree with, Lavenderblue, Arturo, and Tom, and thanks for the images. And a "routine programmer" it was not. The location costs, wardrobe, and a Mercury Theater supporting player like Agnes Moorehead and the nagging, unrequited Bruce Bennett, and chatty cabby Tom D'Andrea all signal a product the front office hoped to be an 'A' list attraction. The script, penned by Delmer Daves from the David Goodis novel, had hinges that opened doors to the unexpected.
And that song, "Too Marvelous For Words," the Johnny Mercer/Richard Whiting tune was first featured in 1937's *Ready, Willing, and Able* with Ruby Keeler, but came into its own larger realm of popularity when it was featured as the love theme for *Dark Passage.* One of my favorite film tunes!
Bacall also had some stylish ensembles in that film because she is a stylish gal.
Here's one from her early modeling days:
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Dear Sansfin,
We are all grateful you are home safe, and thank you for sharing with us about your travels.
Rest and be peaceful that you are in the comfort of your home!
Sincerely,
Sue Sue
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Basements are scary. It's just a fact!
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I just reviewed last year's announcement date--September 28. Maybe we should expect an announcement around the same time this year?
TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL 2013---APRIL ?? to ?? , 2013.
Stay tuned!
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Ooh. I have to chime in. That lovely Jack Cardiff touch made the pristine Tossa Del Mar of the 50's sparkle and beckon in *Pandora and the Flying Dutchman,* and Ava was at her loveliest. I just have to sidestep that script, and focus on the visual feast. James Mason was at his most compellingly Byronic, so how could any woman resist such a love?
The mystery of eternity certainly had to be part of the mix when she swam out to the boat!
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I can see how you might make the Warren/Vincent connection. They both had presence, but Warren seems a bit more pedestrian and Vincent always seemed a little avante garde.
Warren could definitely suave then ruthless.
Vincent could always be suave, but more macabre than ruthless, n'est pas?
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Capuchin, thanks for posting that link to a delightful article about Charlie Tabesh.
And there are some wonderful ideas that just might end up as part of the official schedule. I am so impressed with all the entries!
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Dear Debra,
I love that Latin beat, wit, and high energy! Thank you.
I felt that Jack Cole was able to have his own showcase in *Designing Woman*, and his ability to use his talents in an unusual way made that film so much more entertaining. His moments on screen were unforgettable.
Thank you for the link, TopBilled. Great article.
Cha-Cha-Cha!
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A big pot of gumbo, chocolate pudding with vanilla wafers, homemade cheese biscuits, and a refreshing jicama/ red bell pepper salad with green onions and a homemade poppyseed yogurt dressing!
I can't believe that's Leslie! It looks kind of like a Howdy Don'ty.
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Thanks for pointing out those glaring omissions, Izcutter.
Last year's Summer Under The Stars with Ben was great, too!
I also enjoyed seeing Robert Wagner, Ileana Douglas, Rita Wilson, Leonard Maltin,Tippi Hedren, Jane Powell, Donald Bogle, and Eva Marie Saint as some of the guest hosts.
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And Izcutter, you might want to read Will McKinley's blog that discusses Mr. Osborne's current hiatus: http://willmckinley.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/robert-osborne-taking-time-off-from-turner-classic-movies/
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Robert Osborne takes some well-deserved R & R starting August 30th, and Ben Mankiewicz will be hosting in the evenings. Take care of yourself, Mr. Osborne! And thanks, Ben, for filling in.
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I am thoroughly enjoying Summer Under The Stars!
Tomorrow is Gary Cooper's day in the TCM limelight...and he certainly was hOw ThE wEsT WaS fUn!
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I've been thinking about you and saying prayers! Stay safe and dry during Isaac's visit!
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Dear Bingfan,
I think he said that *The Band Wagon* was his favorite musical in the outro for The Essentials tonight.
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Thanks for the link, Debra!
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According to the cruise website, it is now SOLD OUT! They are accepting waiting list reservations, though. Follow the link for more information: http://www.tcmcruise.com/
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Thoroughly enjoyed Jack Cole's performance in *Designing Woman* with Gregory Peck and Lauren Bacall. The fight sequence was amazing!
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Wonderful! I've been looking forward to it, and I'm glad you will be able to co-host!
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One of the most exciting events at the Turner Classic Movie Festival 2012 opened the doors to the Cinerama Dome on Sunday, April 15, and included an introduction by Robert Osborne and the animated Debbie Reynolds to *How The West Was Won.* A film suggested by the *Life* magazine series, "How The West Was Won," the enormous script, ultimately credited to James R. Webb, with uncredited supplemental material by John Gay, had four major directors, Henry Hathaway, John Ford, George Marshall, and Richard Thorpe. Six second unit directors were also employed for the many location shoots, and narration by Spencer Tracy added to its credibility.
As always the dapper and personable TCM host, Osborne's tentative restlessness during his introduction with Reynolds belies the fact that he knew Debbie Reynolds just might say and do anything, and audience members could tell he was stepping into uncharted "Debbie" territory. Recalling her exciting experiences and revelling in the unusual circumstances of filming such an enormous project, she laughed and remembered Peck with a smile and a wink, and seemed to relish working with legendary queen of the quips, Thelma Ritter.
I traveled to the event with a dear friend, David from Seattle. Luckily, he understood my enthusiasm and excitement for the screening of *How The West Was Won* , as I hummed the theme song on and off for an hour before the film started. I originally saw the film during it's re-release in Houston, Texas, and the event meant a return to seeing the colorful, energetic story. The directorial duties were immense, and the vast physical expanse mingled with uncertain elements like herds of buffalo, trains wrecks, and desert climes only added to the accomplishments of location shooting by several directors, both first and second units. The original score by Alfred Newman accentuated the broad strokes of the film canvas and added to the thunderous feel of the buffalo stampedes and runaway trains.
Thelma Ritter's salty language, repeated by Debbie Reynolds, is certainly understandable considering the treacherous, harrowing circumstances of the shoot-- a runaway wagon, bulky costumes, and attention to the emoting of a climactic action scene filmed with horses, wagons, guns, and arrows. The initial portion of the film dedicated itself to the love stories of the two Prescott sisters, Debbie Reynolds and Carroll Baker.
Reynolds character, Lillith , falls in love with a gambler with the Celtic gift of gab, Cleave Van Valen, portrayed by Gregory Peck, on the long wagon trail to an exhausted gold mine, and impresses Aggie, Lillith's traveling companion (Thelma Ritter), by telling her what beautiful hair she has, and how he would hate to see it hanging on a lodgepole. Baker's character, Eve, falls in love with a wandering mountain man, Linus Rawlings , acted by Jimmy Stewart, who always feels he will be "going to see the varmint," but because he loves Eve so much, decides to settle on a farm by a river in Ohio.
With literally a cast of thousands that also included John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Karl Malden, George Peppard, Agnes Morehead, Eli Wallach, Carolyn Jones, Harry Morgan, Andy Devine,Robert Preston, Walter Brennan, and Richard Widmark, the film encompasses a time of frontier struggle with awe-inspiring vistas.
Fred MacMurray, Stanley Livingston, Don Grady, Barry Livingston, and William Demarest
Stanley Livingston, who portrays Zeb Rawlings' (George Peppard's) son, Prescott Rawlings, and is also remembered as adorable Chip Douglas on *My Three Sons*, was a member of the audience and was introduced by Robert Osborne to the TCMFF fans attending the *How The West Was Won* Cinerama extravaganza, and received a big round of applause. Currently he is involved in the current Cinerama project, *In The Picture*.
And more breaking news from Stanley Livingston:
RE: CINERAMA FILM - "IN THE PICTURE"
My latest project... "IN THE PICTURE" - is a CINERAMA Film that is scheduled to premier at and open THE 2012 CINERAMA FILM FESTIVAL in HOLLYWOOD (Los Angeles, CA) September 28, 2012 at 10:00 am. The 2012 Cinerama Film Festival runs from September 28th thru October 4th, 2012 at THE ARCLIGHT CINEMAS & HISTORIC CINERAMA DOME theater complex in Hollywood. "In The Picture" will be screened a second time on SEPTEMBER 30th at 8:15 pm along with the first Cinerama film, "THIS IS CINERAMA".
"IN THE PICTURE" is the first film to be shot in the original "3-Strip 35mm widescreen process" in over 50 years. The last film to shot and released in CINERAMA was "HOW THE WEST WAS WON" (which I also appeared in back in 1962).
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT "IN THE PICTURE" & THE CINERAMA FILM FESTIVAL at the ARCLIGHT CINEMAS & HISTORIC CINERAMA DOME:
https://www.arclightcinemas.com/news/promotion-cinerama?promo=spotlightM2
TO SEE A SHORT DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE MAKING OF "IN THE PICTURE" THAT
WAS SHOT DURING THE PRODUCTION:
TO SEE THE FINAL SCENE IN "HOW THE WEST WAS WON" (with yours truly,
George Peppard, Carolyn Jones and Debbie Reynolds):
*And, BTW...*
*IF YOU WANT TO SEE HOW ADORABLE STANLEY LIVINGSTON IS NOW THAT HE'S ALL GROWN UP OR JUST WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HIS INVOLVEMENT IN "IN THE PICTURE," FOLLOW THIS LINK:*
http://www.StanleyLivingston.com/
Festival Passholders, some of whom are members of the TCM Message Boards, are also featured in *In The Picture.*
*And don't forget to go to the Kennedy Center Facebook page and let them know that you think Debbie Reynolds is a "National Treasure," and should be included in this year's honors!*
*https://www.facebook.com/KennedyCenter*
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Dear Cinemaaaaaaaaaaven! Thanks for stopping by! Hope all is well in your "neck of the woods." Just been enjoying Deborah Kerr films all day long. I love Summer Under The Stars. It's been wonderful.
Can't wait for TCMFF 2013!
I just had a thought about the Kennedy Center Honors, and I have just recommended Debbie Reynolds for a position on the Honors list. If you feel the same way, go to their facebook page and recommend her: https://www.facebook.com/KennedyCenter
"I may have a nose full of splinters, but it's all good wood!" (Molly Brown)
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OFFICIAL CRUISE NEWS:
http://www.tcmcruise.com/talent
TCMFF favorites Debbie Reynolds, Norman Lloyd, and Mickey Rooney will be surfing along with Sally Ann Howes and Arlene Dahl to the tunes of the wonderful Alloy Orchestra!
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Agreed, Jacks. He just has a certain fluidity of motion that seems effortless....
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His love for humanity would be a definite asset!
And he would certainly fit right in at Monte!
Plus, he adores boating!
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I would love to see that Jack Cardiff footage from Flynn's "William Tell." Thanks, TomJH!