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To Lolite regarding Dorothy Jordan: Dark-haired and charming actress of silents and early talkies. She was one of MGM's most popular leading ladies of the early '30s, was opposite Robert Montgomery in "Love in the Rough", Ramon Novarro in "Devil May Care", William Haines in "A Tailor Made Man" etc. She was supposed to be cast in the musical "Flying Down to Rio" opposite Fred Astaire, but backed out of the role to go on her honeymoon with producer husband Merian C. Cooper ("King Kong", "The Quiet Man", "The Searchers") so Ginger Rogers got the role and the rest is history. She also appeared in "Min and Bill" exceptional performance, "Bondage", "Shipmates", "The Beloved Bachelor", "The Wet Parade", "The Lost Squadron", "Cabin in the Cotton" with Bette Davis, etc. She gave up her starring career in 1933 for a long (40 years) happy marriage to Mr. Cooper becoming the parents of 3 children. She was married briefly once before. In the 1950s she emerged from retirement at the request of family friend John Ford and played supporting roles in 3 of his films "The Sun Shines Bright", "The Searchers" and "The Wings of Eagles". Mirian C. Cooper produced many of John Ford's films. Lovely Dorothy Jordan passed away in 1988 at age 82. Mongo

William Gaunt in "Revolutionary" w/ Seymour Cassel Seymour Cassel in "In the Soup" w/Carol Kane Carol Kane in "The Pacifier" w/ Vanessa Cobham Connect Allen Nolan to Josie Sedgwick

To Moira regarding Finlay Currie: Magnificently, 'ugly' character star, began in films in 1932. Large, imposing figure with a rich deep voice, white-haired, burly, with bushy eyebrows on screen well into his 80s. Born in Scotland he was a former church organist and choirmaster. Finlay and his wife Maude Courtney did a song and dance act in the United States in the 1890's. They were married for over 60 years until her death in 1959. He is best remembered for his roles as the terrifying convict Magwitch encounted in the graveyard in "Great Expectations" (1947) and the hanged man who did not die in "People Will Talk" (1951) with Cary Grant. Memorable in scores more including "49th Parallel", Disney's "Treasure Island" as Capt. Billy Bones, Quo Vadis", "Ivanhoe", "Ben-Hur", "Cleopatra", "Bunny Lake Is Missing", etc. Later in life the delightful actor became a much respected antique's dealer specializing in coins and precious metals. He passed away in England in 1968 at the age of 90. Mongo

Deborah, for your information George Winslow is still alive and will be 59 in May. After quitting movies at 12 he complted his education, served 4 years in the Navy, and later had a career in photography. A few years ago he was still a bachelor, wore glasses and lived alone in Santa Rosa. He also worked for the Sonoma County Council on Aging. He recalls his screen time with Marily Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" very well. Mongo

I just came across a picture of the giant spider edited from "King Kong" in an old issue of Famous Monsters magazine which was supplied by Marcel Delgado who was the model maker of most of the creatures in the movie. Mongo

Ken, I wouldn't count on the spider scene being restored. I believe all the 'missing' parts that still existed have been found and restored including Kong stepping on the Native, Kong stripping Fay Wray, Kong dropping the wrong blonde from the building, etc. Although I do wish it was found in someones attic. For your information Stoneyburke the giant spider scene took place after Kong rolled the men off the big tree log to the depths below afterwhich the giant spiders devoured them. Mongo

Indeed Ms. Konstantine was evil and her part was delicious Larry. Unfortunatly she was not nominated for an Oscar and its too bad that she didn't make any other American films which was our loss. Mongo

Ganavon, I believe TCM aired a batch of Bowery Boys films a few years ago and more recently an all day showing of The East Side Kids. I expect they may show the Bowery Boys flicks, hopefully again sometimes soon. Mongo

Your movie is "The Major and the Minor" starring Ginger Rogers and Ray Milland. Mongo

This reminds me of the time we brought our niece to the premier showing of "Susan Slade" in New York City. Stars Troy Donahue and Connie Stevens appeared in person at that time and the theater was packed. I recall it was a pretty good picture for teens. Mongo

Lana Turner "guested" for just one season on "Falcon Crest" as did Kim Novak. Joseph Cotten was on the TV series "On Trial" in 1956 Betty Hutton was on her show "Goldie" in 1959 Ronald Colman was on "The Halls of Ivy" in 1954 Mongo

And Fred MacMurray in "My Three Sons".

Oops...almost forgot a biggie...Barbara Stanwyck who starred on "The Big Valley". Mongo

To Stoneyburke regarding Movies to TV: Believe it or not there were quite a few stars that ventured into TV after their film careers stalled. One of the most successful was Robert Young who had hit shows with "Father Knows Best" and "Marcus Welby, M.D.". Others include: Yvonne De Carlo in "The Munsters" Jon Hall in "Ramar of the Jungle" Broderick Crawford in "Highway Patrol" Joan Blondell in "Here Come the Brides" Robert Stack in "The Untouchables" Shirley Temple in "Shirley Temple's Story Book" Jane Wyman in "Falcon Crest" Lloyd Bridges in "Sea Hunt" Joan Bennett in the soap "Dark Shadows" Walter Brennan in "The Real McCoys" June Allyson in "The June Allyson Show" Ernest Borgnine in "Airwolf" Loretta Young in "The Loretta Young Show" Lucille Ball (of course) in "I Love Lucy" Most of these shows did well in the ratings although there were those who made the attempt and failed including Ronald Colman, Betty Hutton, Joseph Cotten, etc. I'm sure there are many other's who made the transfer who I failed to mention. Mongo

I still say that nothing beats the finales of both versions of "Imitation of Life". I still bawl when I watch them. Others include the ending of "The Good Earth", "Captains Courageous", "Madame X", "Stella Dallas", etc. Mongo

To Moira regarding C. Aubrey Smith: For any mischief that might be afoot among restless natives, in whatever far-flung outpost of the British Empire, would unfailingly be suppressed by Sir C. Aubrey Smith, the grand old Englishman of Hollywood's Golden era. And when not in uniform he could easily be found in a tweedy suit with a lit pipe. Tall, stately and imposing, with craggy, patrician features, a Roman nose, jutting eyebrows and a mustache he frequently fussed with, he invariably played crusty, benevolent or authoritarian old gentlemen, giving orders or advice with a quiet gentility and confidence. For two decades he stole many a scene from some of Hollywood's major stars, and he usually appeared in top budget productions. Charles Aubrey Smith was born July 21, 1863 in London, the son of a doctor. He was a member of England's national cricket team (his love of that sport persisted throughout his life). He made his stage debut in 1893 at age 30 and made his first New York stage appearance in 1896. In 1915 he made his first film in the United States. The actor married Isobel Wood in 1896, they had a daughter, Honor. It was not until 1931 that Smith moved to Hollywood to embark on a serious film career. And in the years that remained to him he would make nearly 100 movies, keeping very busy at an age when many actors have already retired. Into his 70s, he let his interest in the game of cricket continue unabated, serving as captain and organizing matches. After many fine film performances throughout his career he continued to work into his 80s. In 1948 he was busy working on the remake of "Little Women", as the stern old Mr. Lawrence , his best moment coming when he is kissed by Margaret O'Brien, but that year he died at age 85 before the 1949 film could be released. He was what they call a class act. C. Aubrey Smith has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Mongo

Shaina, when Edward Woods made "Public Enemy" the critics were kind to both he and Cagney. The New York Times wrote "Woods and Cagney give remarkably lifelike portraits of young hoodlums". After praise for Cagney the New York Herald Triburn wrote "There is another superior performance by Edward Woods as the slightly more human companion of the boy torpedo". I believe if Woods had the lead as originally planned he may have become a star. Regarding marriage there is no mention in my source books, however I do have information about his tomb stone. It's a large ornate granite stone with the following names engraved: Edward Alexander July 5 1903 - Oct 8 1989 Gabrielle Margery Murris (no date) Rubin Murris Quayle 2-6-1959 On the bottom of the stone read: "Thank you Lord for the privilege of seeing your world. It's beauty and grandeur, for love, music and art - the great adventure and challenge of living". On the other side of the stone is engraved: "Paradise is open to all kind hearts" with a forest of fir trees pictures below. Other than Edward I don't know what to make of the other two names unless they were of his parents? By the way he played Eddie the bellhop in "Grand Hotel" Mongo

Larry, I checked 3 sources for your films and unfortunately they are not on VHS or DVD and no plans are imminent to do so. However you may be surprised at what you can find on Ebay these days such as pre-recorded copies etc. If my mind serves me correctly I believe "Ten Tall Men" was on recently, either on AMC or a premium movie channel. And yes...tall, blonde and sexy Jody Lawrance was indeed a talented starlet. It's too bad that she didn't make it far as an actress and that she died so young at age 55. Mongo

How about visiting the Trivia board where all these games have been happening for years including famous movie lines etc. Mongo

There's no doubt that Miss Parker has always been a favorite of mine especially for her performance in the prison drama "Caged". Her transformation from child-like innocence to hardened, bitter inmate was outstanding. I believe she made an appearance last year when she was honored at a special event which means she is out and about. The fine actress will turn 83 in June (perhaps a birthday salute is in order on TCM). Mongo

Shaina, the boyishly handsome Edward Woods gave promise of becoming a major star was supposed to have the lead role in "Public Enemy" until it was decided that he and Cagney switch parts. After co-starring in some "B" films (including a small part in "Grand Hotel") he left the screen in 1938. He became a Broadway stage manager, and later worked in the promotion department at 20th Century-Fox. He passed away in 1989 at the age of 84. Mongo

Moira, Frank McHugh also shared top billing with Mary Boland in "Marry the Girl" (1937), with Marion Davies in "Ever Since Eve" (1937) and with Bogart in "Swing Your Lady" (1938). Regarding his profile I failed to mention that he attended the AFI Salute to his pal James Cagney in 1974, where when introduced he simply took a bow. Mongo

Corrections regarding the Lon Chaney Jr. profile posted below: Typo on line 8 should be demonic. Typo on line 16 should be good-natured. Mongo

To Ken regarding Lon Chaney Jr.: A handsome, dashing lad he began in films in the 1930s billed as Creighton Chaney in small parts at RKO and Fox. His famous father, of course, was the "Man of a Thousand Faces" and master of the macabre Lon Chaney. He would eventually come into his own following in his father's footsteps and at Universal Studios excelled in playing "The Wolf Man" and "The Mummy" among other horror creations. Following is a typical critical response to Chaney: Chaney revealed himself as a monotonous actor of rather narrow range, possessing neither the voice and skill of Karloff not the demonis persuasion of Lugosi. But if that accurately sums up Lon Chaney Jr., why was he the biggest horror film star of the 1940s, and why does the Wolf Man, his creation, still exert such a powerful influence on American popular culture? If he was such a limited actor, why is his portrayal of Lennie in "Of Mice and Men" still considered by many to be one of filmdom's most memorable, and how was he able to sustain a prolific career in films, television, and on the stage from the 1930s to the 1970s? Chaney's life and career are fraught with contradictions, and while he is often written off as just good-natyred and simple, he was in fact a tantalizingly complex man. Tragedy, contradiction and complexity are clearly elements in the life and career of Lon Chaney Jr. Like Lugosi he was an alcoholic, yet he continued to rack up acting credits to the end of his life.One person who knew him contended that he was sexually confused-bisexual or homosexual, yet he was married to the same woman for 37 years and reared two sons, Ronald and Lon. Many testify to his gentle nature, yet others portray him as a bully boy with barely concealed taste for violence, toward men and women. His father once told him that he was too tall for a successful career in film which proved false. No doubt he beat the odds, yet he was somehow a tormented man. In over 170 films including his supreme creation of the Wolf Man and his role as the Mummy he proved he could do it...and well. And like his father he refused to give autographs. Unfortunately his career suffered in later years due to alcoholism and he was cast in grade z movies. Lon Chaney Jr. passed away in 1973 at the age of 67. His grandson Ron continues to represent his famous grandfather at Nostalgia Events along with Karloff's daughter and Lugosi's son. Mongo

OK...I will admit that I am the one who enjoys DeMilles Oscar winning circus spectacular "The Greatest Show on Earth". I find the movie entertaining with a splendid cast especially the efforts of Betty Hutton. By the way the train wreck is a pippidilly. Mongo