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Venerados ya got it right. Congratulations!

I would also like to mention Jack Arnold who directed one of my very favorite "B" films "Girls in the Night" (1953). And honorable mention goes to Edward D. Wood whose passion for filmmaking was so strong he actually thought he was making a great flm. Today his films sell more DVDs than that of many top Hollywood directors. Mongo

Path, just to let you know that I haven't forgotten (perhaps you have) about your question regarding films of the 1930s and '40s that may be lost forever. I came across an old list and thankfully those films were found and restored. Another source I was counting on fizzled out...thus far. I will continue to search for some info. Mongo

Larry, the actress who got the part in "Anne of the Thousand Days" as Catherine of Aragon was Greek star Irene Papas. Mongo

One of my favorites is Edward G. Robinson as cruel Wolf Larsen who captained the ship "Ghost" in the movie "The Sea Wolf" (1941). He was outstanding. Mongo

Afternoon Trivia: What was the theme song in the movie "The Grapes of Wrath"?

The answer is the Queen of Diamonds.

"Gretch the Wretch"? A '****'? My bubble has been bursted regarding the lovely Loretta Young. Will I ever look at her the same way again? Of course I will. Mongo

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ML, I got good news for you. On May 24th a 4-DVD set "The Forgotten Films of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle" will be available. The collection includes 30 differnt films from the silent funnyman, including films he only directed, all restored with new music scores. The films range from Arbuckle's frenetic early days including "The Knockout" (1914) with Charlie Chaplin. The package is also loaded with many extras including original art from the comedian, a memorabilia gallery, audio commentary, and a 32 page booklet. For more info you can go to www.laughsmith.com And I agree with you about TCM giving all of us the chance to discover these wonderful silent screen comics for a whole new generation to enjoy and behold...once again. Good stuff. Mongo

Brackenhe, the name of the juvenile who Flynn took up with at age 15 is Beverly Aadland who is now 61. ******************************************************** Richardny, of Flynn's 4 children, sadly two have passed away. His daughter Arnella with Patrice Wymore died in 1998. His son Sean with Lili Damita died in 1970. He disappeared in Cambodia and believed killed by captors. Of his two daughters by Nora Eddington only Deirdre (who I thought was a man at first) spoke on the documentary about her dad. Her sister Rory did not participate. Mongo

GWTW, it is noted that James Stewart is one of the first (if not the first) stars to received a percentage of the gross of his movies. Although John Wayne received $180,000 plus 10% of the gross for "The Sands of Iwo Jima" (1949), it was for Universal that Stewart negotiated an unprecedented "contract" that would entitle him to a cut of his films' profits. It all began in 1950 with "Winchester '73", "Broken Arrow", "Harvey" etc. Mongo

To kak regarding Jane Bryan: Fresh-faces, freckled, most beautiful, and vastly talented, she was Bette Davis' protegee. Particularly did her performance opposite Paul Muni in "We Are Not Alone" give evidence she would be "another" Davis. After roles in "Marked Woman", "Kid Galahad", "Girls on Probation", "The Sisters", "Brother Rat", "The Old Maid" Good performance, "Each Dawn I Die" and "Brother Rat and Baby" in 1940 (her 18th Picture in five years) she quit the screen for good, with Davis' blessing. Married to Walgreen executive Justin Dart, they traveled all over the country, which she loved. They had 3 children and remained happily married until his death at age 76 in 1984. They were both ardent Republican's and were close to the Reagan's (Jane was in films with Mr. Reagan). She was also a licensed pilot as was her husband. Living in a sprawling New England-style house in Bel Air, she is a grandmother. Insisting she is very shy, she doesn't grant interviews. One of the few things that bores 86 year old Jane Bryan is talk about her long-ago movie career. Shrugging with disinterest, she says "I gave that all up when I married and began my new career". Mongo

Along with Katharine Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich, Mae West and Fred Astaire, Joan Crawford was labeled Box Office Poison in 1938. After leaving MGM she would revitalize her career once she got to Warner Brothers. Mongo

I would think that Baby Jane was definately caught and most likely locked up in a booby-hatch. I'm afraid that Blanche was too far gone to be saved. Mongo

Ya got it right lolite. Congratulations!

I recall that Bette Davis was good to both Mary Astor and Gerald Fitzgerald in her films. Miss Fitzgerald was 'warned' about Davis' antics when she co-starred with her in "Dark Victory" however years later at the AFI salute to Davis, she said she could not have been nicer. Of couse Mary Astor had the jucier role in "The Great Lie", which Davis encouraged, and Astor went on to win a best supporting actress Oscar for her part. Davis may have been a b*tch at times but she was one hellava actress. Mongo

Evening Trivia: Who played the role of Harold Bissonette and in what movie?

Good going path. Congratulations!

Afternoon Trivia: What, in terms of roles they have played, do James Garner, Burt Lancaster and Henry Fonda have in common?

Hillspan, the movie is "Term of Trial".

Sunday's Daily Trivia: In what film did Laurence Olivier play the leading part of a teacher?

And right you are Cindy. Congratulations!

Thank you for your assistance Deborah. Yes...it is most unfortunate that Marjorie Main doesn't have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. However as popular as Natalie Wood was she didn't get a star until after she passed away. By the way that "someone called Mako" is an Asian actor who was nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar in "The Sand Pebbles" with Steve McQueen. Also was in the "Conan the Barbarian" series of films, "Pearl Harbor", "Seven Years in Tibet" and many more. Mongo

To ML regarding Laure & Hardy: Stan Laurel born Arthur Stanley Jefferson in England, the skinny half of the duo, and Oliver Norville Hardy born in the state of Georgia, the roly-poly half and once combined were two of the funniest stars in film history. Laurel, the cry-baby, and behind the scenes, the more enterprising half, conceiving many of their best gags and overseeing the editing of their films first appeared with Hardy in "Hats Off" and 13 other two-reel comedies. In addition to numerous shorts (with "The Music Box" winning an Oscar as Best Short) the incomparable team starred in 23 feature films including "Sons of the Desert", "Block-Heads", "Saps at Sea", "Way Out West" (making good use of Ollie's baritone voice), "Our Relations", "The Flying Deuces", "A Chump at Oxford", etc. Hardy always credited Stan Laurel, who he seldom saw off the set, with being the "genius" of the team, it still took the two of them to become screen immortals. While Laurel loved being involved in the movie making aspect, Hardy preferred playing golf and going to the races. Retired from films in 1950 the duo went on tour in England and appeared in many stage shows throughout the years. Stan Laurel was married 5 times (two children, a daughter survives today). Oliver Hardy was married 3 times with no children. His nickname was Babe. After Oliver Hardy's death in 1957 at age 65, Stan Laurel went into a depression and vowed never to do comedy again and despite offers, he never did. He was awarded a special Oscar in 1960. He was also listed in the local phone book and welcomed callers and also fans to his home. Stan Laurel died in 1965 at the age of 74. He was quoted "If any of you cry at my funeral, I'll never speak to you again". Two fine performers, gone but not forgotten. Mongo