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Miss Ida Lupino is one of my favorite actresses. We often discuss her fine performance in "They Drive by Night" here on the boards. Of course we will never forget her in "The Hard Way" for which she won the New York Film Critics Award although she was never nominated for an Oscar (hard to believe). The song that gets to me in "Road House" is when she sings "One for my Baby...and one more for the road". She was perfect as the cabaret singer. Just about any film with Lupino makes it worthwhile. Mongo

In doing some research I found some other survivors of "Gone With The Wind". Alicia Rhett who played India Wilkes is in her 80's. Ironically GWTW was the only film she ever made. Mickey Kuhn who played Beau Wilkes the son of Melanie and Ashley is about 70. Mary Anderson who played Maybelle Merriwether is 82. She also appeared in "To Each His Own" and "Lifeboat". By the Fred Crane who played the twin Brent Tarleton runs a Bed & Breakfast in Georgia. He was narried 5 times. Cammie King who played Bonnie Blue is 69 years old. Mongo

Two Bronson favorites are "Death Wish" and "Hard Times". Mongo

One of the last remaining actors of the classic film "Gone With The Wind" has died. Rand Brooks who played Scarlet's weak first husband Charles Hamilton who was 84. He reportedly didn't like the part he played although it made him immortal. Other than Olivia de Havilland there are still a few left including Scarlet's sisters Evelyn Keyes, Ann Rutherford, the "kid" who played Bonnie Blue and one of the Tarelton twins. Mongo

I didn't think that Marisa Tomei vanished. She may be a little choosy but the results are pretty good since she snagged an Oscar nomination for her fine performance in "In the Bedroom". She is also working on other projects which will be released soon. Mongo

Spencer, I watched the documentary "The Kid Stays in the Picture" and found it to be interesting and at times facinating. Although Robert Evans may be full of himself I admired his tough-guy narration as well as his candor. He pulls no punches about the $tudio $y$tem, womanizing, a seamy murder and drugs. He also names "names". His Admiration for Norma Shearer is refreshing since she chose him for the part as her late husband Irving G. Thalberg in "Man of a Thousand Faces". Not to mention that he eventually ended up with her opulent mansion. Then there's Robert Evans the producer/studio boss of Paramount Pictures who hit it big with the maudlin "Love Story" starring his sweetie Ali McGraw. Then came the classic films "The Godfather" parts I and II, "Chinatown" and the underrated "Black Sunday" and "Marathon Man". It was the big time for Mr. Evans. Eventually falling from grace (a has-been) he is back at Paramount Studios due to a friends appreciation. If you ask me Robert Evans is a survivor in a town where you usually don't get a second chance. Mongo

It's just to bad that Robert Walker who so ably played Private Hargrove didn't live into his 80's too. Mongo

That is a wonderful tribute to an outstanding child star. I admired Bobby Driscoll from the beginning when he starred as the youngest Sullivan boy in "The Fighting Sullivans". You knew then that he had a special gift for acting naturally. Other than the other fine films you mention he also shined in Disney's "So Dear To My Heart". Myself and other members have discussed Mr. Driscoll many times on the boards in the Child Star category and it was always thumbs-up for this amazing kid. Although it was unfortunate and heartbreaking how he eventually ended up I will always remember him as one of the brightest child stars ever. It's too bad Hollywood didn't give him the chance to graduate into adult roles which I'm certain he could have handled with ease. Rest in peace Bobby Driscoll and thanks for some wonderful performances. Mongo

Let's not let a handful of movie spoofs ruin an otherwise good month of classic films for September. I realize we were spoiled with the magnificent month of August Under the Stars however we can use some variety in the TCM programming. Besides I get a kick out of "Spaceballs" and I'm sure there are other guilty pleasures among the selections that other members will enjoy and perhaps not admit to it. Why not go with the flow and remember we always have October. Mongo

Just watched a goodie on cable this morning "What's the Matter with Helen"? A neat little horror which takes place in the 1930s with Shelley Winters and Debbie Reynolds. And I was reminded that Agnes Moorehead could just about play any character there is. She was something else. Mongo

Since nedlato made a comparison to Rock Hudson I believe Katt made a reference to the fact that Hopper and Burr were lovers. Contrary to the facts Hopper was married to actress Jane Gilbert while Burr left his entire estate worth 32 million to his companion Rob Benevides. In my opinion the two gents just didn't fit the category of so called "gruesome twosomes". Mongo

Just a reminder that there are two other topics regarding character actors on the boards with oodles of replies. One in particular is "Your favorite Characters" and contain most of the star names listed here. However we never tire of listing those fabulous people that just about stole every movie they made especially Thelma Ritter, Edna May Oliver, Edmund Gwenn, James Gleason, Lucile Watson, Gladys George, Margaret Wycherly (top of the world Ma!) and so many others. Mongo

William Katt (a poor carbon copy of his dad actor Bill Williams) apparently doesn't have the respect his lovely mom has for other people. Especially since their dead. Mongo

Clark Gable deserved the overtime for "The Misfits" since the film just about cost him his life. Also where is Barbara Stanwyck's data since she was the highest paid woman in America in 1944? It should be interesting. Mongo

For your information William Hopper was a handsome guy. Get a gander at him in "The High and the Mighty". The son of Hollywood columnist Hedda Hopper he once had the ladies hot to trot. Mongo

Bravo to you Kriegerg69! Mongo

Here on the TCM boards you are entitled to your opinion Cj although your attack on perhaps the only genuine classic movie station we have left was severe. I for one will continue to watch and support TCM since I love old classic films, interviews and commentery. Perhaps after you scout around the dials for something else to equel TCM and realize there is zilch out there you'll come back and join us once again. Perhaps you just had a bad day. Mongo

It's a"bouttime" you fessed up! My favotite Tallulah story is the one where she is in the Ladies Room stall and there is no toilet tissue. So our dear Tallulah slips a ten dollar bill under the stall next to her and requests two fives for a ten. She certainly was good for a laugh. By the way she drove her husband John (John Barrymore look-a-like) crazy with her antics. Mongo

Oh! And I was a bit miffed that Miss Stanwyck wasn't included in the August TCM Spectacular of Summer Under the Stars. Although she is featured in some of the films of the represented stars it wasn't enough for me. Hopefully a birthday tribute is in the works for Missy. Mongo

I second the motion for Barbara Stanwyck bggalaxy. Although I'm also Davis fan I believe that Stanwyck is more versatile. Stanwyck could match Davis in the drama and melodrama films and also excell in comedies and westerns. I don't believe that Davis ever did a western although she did appear on the TV series "Wagon Train". And Stanwyck went out in style close to the end of her career with an outstanding Emmy winning performance in "The Thorn Birds". She was superb! Also like the idea that she was a "regular" pal to all the stagehands and behind the scenes pee-ons. Mongo

If anyone can play in the life story of Jack Lemmon it is actor Lee Tergesen who played prisoner Toby Beecher for 6 seasons on the HBO drama "Oz". He is a ringer for the late great actor. Mongo

It's a funny thing that on my topic "Breathtakingly Beautiful" posted under "Your Favorites" no one even mentioned Greta Garbo. It was Hedy Lamarr that was mentioned the most. Hmmmmmm. Mongo

Although I'm not a big fan of Garbo I must agree that she was an utmost beautiful woman. Although Hedy Lamarr had to be close behind and Linda Darnell is no slouch. Mongo

Your kiddin' ain't ya? Mongo

The movie is "Miss Tatlock's Millions" (1948) starring John Lund, Wanda Hendrix and Barry Fitzgerald. It is not currently available on VHS or DVD. Mongo