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Moira a very good Kate Nelligan flick is "Without a Trace" (1983) in which she stars with Judd Hirsch. She is excellent in the staring role. The film is out on Video. Mongo

Captainot you hit the nail on the head. On February 16th in this category you posted that Dick York as Darrin in "Bewitched" could of played Jim Carrey's father and presto a movie of "Bewitched" is in the works starring Mr. Carrey as Darrin. Nicole Kidman will star as Samantha. Mongo

I'm always struck by the performances of Gladys George as Panama Smith in "The Roaring Twenties" (1939) and that of Margaret Wycherly as Ma Jarrett in "White Heat" (1949). These two pros knew their business and I doubt we will ever see their likes again. Mongo

I believe it was "Two For the Seesaw". Mongo

Correction: especially. Mongo

I always felt that Claudette Colbert was deep in thought when in conversation, locking lips and sitting or walking solo especailly in "Since You Went Away". Mongo

patypancake it looks like your hot to trot once again with your dream hunks. Don't forget about your Tom Neal. Also I believe it's fair to say that Fatty Arbuckle destroyed the lovely Virginia Rappe's career...for good. Mongo

From what I understand at the time Anne Revere was black listed she had completed making "A Place In The Sun". Before the film was released most of her scenes were cut to shreads which is a shame since she said that she did her best work as Montgomery Clift's mother. She most likely would have had another Oscar nomination but we will never know. A shame indeed. Mongo

As far as the song "Old Cape Cod" goes its the Singing Rage Miss Patti Page for me. Mongo

Yeah...he was OK. I especially like "Cool Hand Luke" and "Hud". Good performance in "The Road To Perdition" proves he still has it. Mongo

I prefer Jerry Vale's rendition of the song "You Don't Know Me". It was a hit for him in 1956. On to the subject. I always felt for Gladys George in "The Roaring Twenties" since she loved Cagney while he had goo-goo eyes for Pricilla Lane. Mongo

Excuse me! Mongo

I always liked the old codger although I heard he wasn't very pleasant to work with. With a mug like his he beat the odds and became a leading actor in many fine films. My favorites are his starring roles with Mickey Rooney; Jackie Cooper; Marie Dressler and Marjorie Main. It's hard to believe he was once married to Gloria Swanson although I gather he could turn on the charm. He definately deserves to be remembered. Mongo

Barbara Stanwyck in "Sorry, Wrong Number". For sure one of the best phone scenes on film. Mongo

I would like to see more of "Private Screenings" with host Robert Osborne. There are still many screen stars alive from the golden age of movies that haven't been interviewed yet. Let's get the ball rolling before its to late. Mongo

By the way there is a subject under the "Your Favorites" topic titled "John Way Died for Our Sins". Mongo

Spencer shouldn't John Wayne's worst film be "The Conqueror" (1956)? Mongo

Ruby Keeler was a class act. She was just perfect for those musicals of the 1930s as a struggling hoofer right out of Brooklyn and on to Broadway. With that Betty Boopish voice and sweet smile, cute as a button she was. And oh those dancing feet could not be beat. Mongo

swngsoul there has been a similar subject running under "The Brass Ring" on General Discussions. Mongo

Spencer your list of the 10 gangster films were right on target. Here are some of my favorites. "DILLINGER" (1945) Lawrence Tierney is impressive in his film debut as the ruthless gangster. A quality "B" film. "THE ROARING TWENTIES" (1939) Cagney excells again as gangster Eddie Bartlett although with compassion in this nostalgic of all crime dramas. "BILLY BATHGATE" (1991) Dustin Hoffman as the notorious Dutch Schultz in a tale set against the backdrop gangland New York. "GUN CRAZY" (1949) aka "Deadly Is the Female". John Dall and Peggy Cummins ala Bonnie and Clyde in an underrated mini classic. "HIGH SIERRA" (1941) Humphrey Bogart in his breakthrough role as Roy "Mad Dog" Earle proves the genuine gangster. "WHITE HEAT" (1949) Cagney again in perhaps the best of the bunch prior to the 1970s. "ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA" (1984) although erratic at times the performances, art direction and score are stunning. "THE GODFATHER" (1972) enough said. "THE GODFATHER II" (1974) ditto. "GOODFELLAS" (1990) Superior is the word. Mongo

Spencer the two awards won for "Yankee Doodle Dandy" were Best Score of a Musical and Best Sound. Of course Cagney also won for Best Actor. By the way Cagney's co-stars Margaret Wycherly as Ma Jarrett in "White Heat" and Gladys George as Panama Smith in "The Roaring Twenties" were also robbed of Oscar nominations. Mongo

BIRTHDAY WISHES TO AN AMERICAN ICON! HAPPY 100th! GOD BLESS YOU FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE FOR OUR TROOPS OVER THE YEARS! Two of my favorite Bob Hope films are "The Paleface" and "The Lemon Drop Kid". Funny stuff. Mongo

Spencer it's great that you remembered James Cagney and remembered him well indeed. Since you just about covered most of his life and greatest hits there's not much I can add except to say that he was one of the best that Hollywood had to offer. I will also add that "White Heat" is my favorite Cagney film as well as his performance. I couldn't believe that he didn't get an Oscar nomination as Cody Jarrett. Co-star Virginia Mayo aslo felt he was robbed. By the way Jack Warner may have been a pennypincher but that mess hall set looked damn real to me. Cagney you were the best and our mothers thank you, our fathers thank you and our sisters & brothers thank you! Mongo

Although I don't appreciate Garbo like I probably should I admire the lady for her mystic. She walked away at a time when jucier films were being offered at the studios and never looked back. I believe she became more popular and admired as a mystery woman than a star. Who knows what would have happened if she continued making films? I do hope that she enjoyed her "I want to be alone" life since apparantly that's what she wanted. A beautiful woman in her prime and a naturally aging phenomenon in old age. Great stuff! Mongo

Here goes my list of should-have-won Oscar contenders: 1950 Best Actress won Judy Holliday "Born Yesterday" should have won Gloria Swanson "Sunset Boulevard" 1960 Best Actress won Elizabeth Taylor "Butterfield 8" should have won Deborah Kerr "The Sundowners" 1940 Best Actor won James Stewart "The Philadelphia Story" should have won Henry Fonda "The Grapes of Wrath" 1965 Best Actor won Lee Marvin "Cat Ballou" should have won Rod Steiger "The Pawnbroker" 1941 Best Supporting Actress won Mary Astor "The Great Lie" should have won Sara Allgood "How Green Was My Valley" 1953 Best Supporting Actress won Donna Reed "From Here To Eternity" should have won Thelma Ritter "Pickup on South Street" 1944 Best Picture won "Going My Way" should have won "Double Indemnity" 1949 Best Picture won "All The King's Men" should have won "The Heiress" Also I believe that "Midnight Cowboy" deserved to win the Oscar for Best Picture. It was a compelling study of two buddies and their desperation to survive. Mongo