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I'd choose Peter Lorre because in real life he was a **** cat and Joan Crawford since a little disaplin doesn't hurt in the least. Mongo

Bedford Falls from "It's a Wonderful Life". It would be nice to stop in at Martini's to have a drink with Uncle Billy and George Bailey. Also would go to the local movie theater to see "The Bell's of St. Mary's" with Violet Bick and Mary Hatch. And stick out my tongue at Mr. Potter as I pass his bank on my way to harmonize with Bert and Ernie. I'd be the luckiest man in town. Mongo

The one and only "Resurrection" (1980) is not a remake. It is the first and best version with a powerhouse performance from Ellen Burstyn as a woman with healing power that created both salvation and damnation. Miss Burstyn was Oscar nominated as was the wonderful Eva LeGallienne as Grandma Pearl. Also outstanding was Richard Farnsworth as Esco Brown who owned the Rest-Stop. The movie contains many fine moments and has one of the most touching at the finale. The 1999 TV remake can't compare to this film. Mongo

It's actually Teresa Wright who held her own in the golden days of Hollywood. Theresa Russell was very good in the movie "Black Widow". Mongo

P.S. The Gregory Peck tribute was aces! And nothing like it appeared anywhere else on the dials. Mongo

Spencer I didn't think that the month of June on TCM was so bad. Other than Bollywood the station had a nice mix of films including westerns and some pre-codes. Although there was no star of the month we had a day of Judy Garland and a night of John Garfield also a night of star filled movies ala "Thank Your Lucky Stars" etc. Actually if members tire of TCM there really isn't any other place to go that has such a wonderful format as TCM. I'm staying put and sticking with a winner with so much more good stuff to come. Mongo

Slappy there is a subject "Those Grand Characters" that has been running on this thread for a long time. You will enjoy the many messages that are posted there. Mongo

Slappy keep watching the classic films on TCM and I promise you that no one will get kicked in the crotch. Mongo

If there is one film that should have been in Technicolor it is "YANKEE DOODLE DANDY" (1942) with James Cagney as George M. Cohan. Mongo

Alix, how right you are about Maggie the Cat. She was something else! She even got my goat a few times. But, you know what? I miss her. It was stimulating all right. And all the other old timers as mentioned on this thread. Mongo

It's funny though that we seldom mentioned Gregory Peck on the boards except to praise him for "To Kill a Mockingbird" or criticized him for "Duel in the Sun". Actually he was quite a versatile actor playing a mad sea captain, a gunfighter, an evil Nazi, a compassionate priest, a poor farmer, a businessman, a lawyer, a gambler and so many other roles. He was indeed one of Hollywood's best actors and will be remembered also for his compassion to the human race. Mongo

gochicorow I checked with IMBd and neither movie isn't available on VHS or DVD. However while checking the movie "Ghost Catchers" I came across something ironic. Although Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson were born a year apart they both died at age 70 of kidney ailments. Hard to believe. Mongo

lovethemmovies we movie buffs recall Betsy Blair as Clara the "dog" in the movie "Marty". She was wonderful in the film and was nominated for an Oscar. Most of us also realize that she was once wed to Gene Kelly although I'm not too happy about the Communist thing. The book sounds like it might be interesting though and I favor reading about supporting players. Mongo

...and leading men too. Mongo

I believe the advertising on this guide advises viewers that it could take up to 12 weeks to receive. Mongo

While watching "Sweet Bird of Youth" with Paul Newman and Geraldine Page recently I thought the actor that played Ed Begley's son was Bradford Dillman. Turns out it was Rip Torn which makes me believe that these two actors could play brothers. Mongo

Also a good read is the new book about costume designer Edith Head which reveals her life warts and all. There are some surprises between the pages about this talented woman who dressed the leading ladies of Tinseltown. She was something else. Mongo

I totally agree with you both alix and patypancake. It's not the same and that is a shame. I miss it. Mongo

I also enjoyed Shearer in one of her final films "Escape" with Robert Taylor. It's a pity she didn't continue her career throughout the 1940s. Mongo

antar the movie was OK and Lamarr was gorgeous as usual. I was also treated to two other favorites in the movie Claire Trevor and Margaret Wycherly. In the long run the two million was more tempting. Mongo

OK! I cancelled my appointment to pick up my Lottery win of two million dollars today. This movie "Crossroads" better be worth it. Mongo

In making my choice of the gorgeous Gene Tierney I overlooked a beauty that once took my breath away. And that was the lovely Debra Paget in "Bird of Paradise" (1951). I wanted to jump into the volcano with her. Mongo

lolmsted and patypancake that is much too funny. In fact lolmsted your comment is hilarious! Mongo By the way I taped "Rosemary's Baby" from Cinemax years ago and the baby wasn't shown in the finale although the devil rape scene was intact.

After viewing the AFI list as suggested by Spencer I was surprised that Aimon Goeth from "Schindler's List" was not in the top five since he was dripping with evil. Also surprised that Mrs.Baylock the evil nanny from "The Omen" didn't make the list at all. To lovethemovies: Regina Giddens from "The Little Foxes" did make the list at #43. Also your right that little Rhoda from "The Bad Seed" should have made the list. To Oscarwilde: Your choice of Ellen from "Leave Her to Heaven" should have also made the list. Mongo

I would choose one of the street scenes from "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" (1945) to be reminded of my roots. Mongo