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Dear Ayresorchids (in reference to Allen Jenkins): Whenever the role called for a small time numbskull gangster, a cab driver, a stool pigeon, or any other blue-collar type (usually reasonably friendly) with a New Yorkish accent Allen Jenkins was the man. Born Alfred McGonegal on April 9th 1900 in New York (of course) his parents were musical-comedy performers. He entered the theater as a stage mechanic following work in the Brooklyn shipyards after WWI. After some theater work he got a schlarship and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He frequently appeared on Broadway inclunding a stint as a hoofer in the chorus line along with buddy James Cagney. He went to Hollywood at the beginning of the sound era and signed a contract with Warner Brothers making numerous movies. His most active year was in 1933 making 11 films. A gent at heart he was well admired by his co-stars. He was married twice producing 3 children. In the mid 1940s parts got smaller and he found work at poverty row studios. Once off the screen he performed on stage again and appeared on various TV shows. He was also the voice of Officer Dibble on the "Top Cat" cartoon series. His final role was in the remake "The Front Page" in 1974, the year he died, insolvent and in relative obscurity, from complications following surgury. I can just hear that fabulous Brooklyn accent now from one of our most beloved character actors. Mongo

Beginning today I will welcome questions that members may have pertaining to films and movie stars from the 1930s thru to the 1960s and perhaps beyond. With some of my knowledge as a movie bug and my mass collection of books, memorabilia, magazines etc. I will do my best to answer your inquiries in a satisfactory manner. Of course I encourage members to participate in aiding me since there is a great deal of knowledge amongst us which should also make for some fun discussions. Thank you Mongo

feaito, contrary to rumors regarding actress Edwina Booth she died in 1991 at age 86. Although she was ill from 'Jungle Fever' which she contacted in Africa while playing the White Goddess in "Trader Horn" she eventually pulled through the sickness. Actually she made a few more films before leaving Hollywood for good. Mongo

"Kings Row"?

Spencer, I believe Meryl Streep did win for Best Actress in "Sophie's Choice".

I gather that some of us may have considered that fact and then again some of us may not have while others frankly just don't care.

Your movie sounds like "The Clock" with Judy Garland and Robert Walker. Mongo

P.S. The topic "ASK MONGO" will appear in the "Information, Please!" forum.

Thank you Path, ML and Liz. I appreciate it and it was my pleasure. It's also a good time to announce that I will be starting a new thread "ASK MONGO" beginning next week. Since I have a big supply of material pertaining to many of the stars of the golden age of Hollywood I will gladly welcome any questions that members may have regarding movies and celebrities which I will do my very best to answer. And I encourage other members to participate since there is a great deal of knowledge amongst us. Mongo

As an ardent Laurel & Hardy fan I'm looking forward to the day long into the night marathon on TCM in April. I'm especially looking forward to "Way Out West" and "Block-Heads" which are very favorites but I was disappointed that "Saps at Sea" wasn't scheduled. You can be sure I will have a big bucket of popcorn handy on that night. Mongo

"For Me and My Gal"?

Correction: The name of the movie is "Murder, He Says".

A few that come to mind are the frantic and funny "Murder He Wrote" with Fred MacMurray and Matjorie Main. Also certain parts of "The Great Race" with Jack Lemmon and Natalie Wood. Mongo

Slender brunette Margaret Lindsay, whose all-American "naturalness" made her a most appealing and busy leading lady. Between 1933 and 1939 she supported many of Warner Brothers biggest stars and most often had top roles in Bs and second leads in A films. At Columbia she starred in 4 Ellery Queen mysteries as Nikki Porter opposite Ralph Bellamy and in 3 more with William Gargan. Eventually went into supporting roles and left the screen after "Tammy and the Doctor" in 1963. She returned in 1974 as Fred MacMurray's secretary in a TV movie "The Chadwicks", that was expected to become a series but didn't. Much publicized as a Hollywood bachelor girl in her heyday, she never married. She died in 1981 at age 70 of emphysema. Mongo

In an interview (early 1970s) Anne Shirley said "By the time I was 18, I had discovered that I didn't want to be an actress forever. I've always been basically a shy person and it was hard being 'on' all the time. So, finally, I just walked away. I've never regretted that decision". She stayed with her acting career as long as she did, she says, for my mother's sake (whom she adored). After two failed marriages including John Payne, she then became the wife of Charles Lederer, nephew of Marion Davies. They were married for 26 years until he died suddenly. Her years with him, she says, were the happiest of her life. Mongo

By the way a postage stamp with Henry Fonda will also be released this year. It's hard to believe that Bette Davis wasn't selected yet? Mongo

"Sitting Pretty"? And feaito make it a point to see "The Human Comedy".

Here neither. Mongo

Very good analysis d120421. It's just too bad Miss Durbin threw in the towel so early. Mongo

I never had the impression that Jerry's Market ever really existed. I always thought that the interior of the market where Stanwyck and MacMurray secretly met was built and filmed on a soundstage (and not very impressive). Mongo

The title of the X rated movie was actually "The Devil in Miss Jones".

John Freedom Henry in "Wheels" w/ Rick Michaels Rick Michaels in "There's Something About Mary" w/Matt Dillon Matt Dilon in "Liar's Moon" w/ Broderick Crawford Broderick Crawford in "Won Ton Ton, The Dog Who Saved Hollywood" w/ Ann Miller Ann Miller in "Easter Parade" w/ June (Gale) Levant Connect Jessica Sumpter to Pearl Sindelar

BINGO! Ya got it path. Congratulations! It's your turn to play.

Clue # 4 A hasty divorce

Clue # 3 A millionaire