bansi4
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bkohatl once again your post are very touching regarding actors that have died at a young age (referring also to the Jonathan Brandis tribute you posted on 12/21/03).
We have discussed Mr. Driscoll before on the boards and realize what a special child actor he was and he certainly deserved his special juvenile Oscar for his performances in "The Window" and Disney's "So Dear To My Heart".
A question I have is since he was buried at Potters Field in 1968 is his buriel spot still evident in order to remove his remains to California? After 35 it appears impossible especially after so many other bodies were buried there since. How is he identified?
Also I didn't realize that his wife had died too. Didn't he have children? Are they participating in order to have their father's remains shipped back home?
Since this has been going on for many years now what seems to be the biggest snag in obtaining his remains?
Since you didn't mention his mom I assume she is still alive. It's a wonder why the New York Department of Corrections don't just cremate the bodies of those poor unclaimed souls and place them in urns in a desirable building instead in the ground at that forlorn place Hart's Island aka Potter's Field.
In any event I wish you luck with your book about Driscoll. I did read once that former child actor Russ Tamblyn was also writing a book about Driscoll however it never seemed to materialize.
Mongo
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Barbara Stanwyck is indeed the one. Congratulations virtualpope!
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That concludes another weekend of trivia and I thank you all for participating. Coffeedan is getting ready to razzle-dazzle you with a week of stumpers.
Have a good and safe week.
Mongo
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Afternoon Trivia:
Henry Fonda had many leading ladies in his films but who was his favorite?
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I must add two of my favorite character players Thelma Ritter in "A Letter to Three Wives", "All About Eve" and "The Mating Season" (seldom shown) also
S.Z. 'Cuddles' Sakall in just about anything he did especially his bit with Bogart in "Thank Your Lucky Stars".
When stella wants to laugh she pops in "The Ghost Breakers" and when I want to laugh I pop in "The Sunshine Boys". It just cracks me up.
Mongo
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loliteblue the book is titled "Marie Dressler The Unlikeliest Star" by Betty Lee in hardcover 1997. Over 300 pages it has some nice pictures published by the University Press of Kentucky. I don't recall the cost since I bought it from a book club. Check out Amazon.com and Ebay. You may be surprised at some of the innuendos
regarding Miss Dressler. Her association with Chaplin was a good one. Although he didn't attend her funeral he sent flowers.
The comedies with Polly Moran were full length features and should be in the TCM library. Perhaps during one of their tributes to her they will show them.
Mongo
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stella your on the ball...once again. Congratulations!
No, I don't remember Mr. Peabody's first name. What was it?
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mrschips you guessed it correctly. Congratulations!
It's your turn to play.
Mongo
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Born this day February 8th:
Lead/co-star Nick Nolte is 63.
In "The Deep", "Who'll Stop the Rain", "North Dallas Forty", "48 Hrs.", "Under Fire", Down and Out in Beverly Hills", "Weeds", "Q & A", "The Prince of Tides" Oscar nominee best actor, "Lorenzo's Oil", "Affliction" Oscar nominee best actor, "The Thin Red Line", etc.
Was considered for the part of Han Solo in "Star Wars". He gained 50lbs for his role in "Q&A".
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Posthumous
Lead actor James Dean (24) 1931-1955.
Has become a legendary star with only three starring roles in which he made an impact "East of Eden" Oscar nominee best actor, "Rebel Without a Cause" and "Giant" Oscar nominee best actor.
Had a serious romance with Pier Angeli. Died in road accident.
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Lead actor Jack Lemmon (76) 1925-2001.
Versatile talented gent in "Mister Roberts" won Oscar best support, "Fire Down Below" w/Rita Hayworth, "Some Like It Hot" grand comedy, "The Apartment", "Days of Wine and Roses", "Irma la Douce", "The Great Race", "The Odd Couple", "The Out-of-Towners", "Save the Tiger" best actor Oscar, "The China Syndrome", "Tribute", "Missing", "Grumpy Old Men", "Out to Sea", etc.
Nominated for 8 Oscars (won 2). Married to Felicia Farr.
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Lead/co-star Lana Turner (74) 1921-1995.
Beautiful movie star in "They Won't Forget", "Ziegfeld Girl", "**** Tonk" w/Gable, "Johnny Eager", "The Postman Always Rings Twice", "Green Dolphin Street", "Cass Timberlane", "The Three Musketeers", "The Bad and the Beautiful" good role, "Peyton Place" Oscar nominee best actress, "Imitation of Life" popular remake, "Madame X" good role, etc.
Married 8 times including to Artie Shaw and Lex Barker.
Went through a sensational murder trial.
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Co-star/support Betty Field (60) 1913-1973.
Exceptional just missing the brass ring was in "Of Mice and Men", "Shepherd of the Hills" w/John Wayne, "Blues in the Night", "Kings Row", "The Great Moment", "Tomorrow the World", "The Southerner" fine film, "The Great Gatsby" '49, "Picnic" Novak's mom, "Bus Stop", "Peyton Place", "Birdman of Alcatraz", "Coogan's Bluff" her last. Never nominated for an Oscar.
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Lead/co-star/support Lyle Talbot (94) 1902-1996.
Prolific actor in close to 200 films supporting such stars as Joan Blondell, Bette Davis, Ann Dvorak, Thelma Todd, Barbara Stanwyck, Mary Astor, Loretta Young, Ginger Rogers, Kay Francis, Grace Moore, Shirley Temple, Marion Davies, Mae West, Carole Lombard etc. In many pre-code films.
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Lead/co-star Charles 'Charlie' Ruggles (84) 1886-1970.
Endearing character actor in "Charley's Aunt", "Love Me Tonight", "Trouble in Paradise" w/Kay Francis, "If I Had a Million", "Ruggles of Red Gap" hilarious, "People Will Talk", "Bringing Up Baby", "Incendiary Blonde", "A Stolen Life", "It Happened on 5th. Avenue", "Give My Regards to Broadway", "The Parent Trap" etc.
Did TV shows.
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Mongo
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Clue # 7 A chip-on-the-shoulder seaman
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Sunday's Question:
Which Oscar nominated actor was acknowledged as the inspiration for Mr. Peabody the brainy talking dog on "The Bullwinkle Show"?
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minatonga you are correct indeed. Congratulations!
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loliteblue the title of the Marie Dressler movie is "Emma" a favorite of mine which I listed in my post below.
She only made about 30 films of which only a few are on VHS. "Min and Bill" and "Anna Christie" are on VHS and are shown on TCM. "Tillie's Punctured Romance" with Charlie Chaplin is available on DVD.
She also made some hilarious comedies with Polly Moran which are "Reducing", "Politics" and "Prosperity". They were a good team.
I'll glance through her biography and let you know what she thought of Chaplin who I believe only appeared with her in just one film.
Mongo
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I also adore Marie Dressler especially in "Min and Bill" and "Emma". I have her biography which is very interesting and it's too bad for us that she died so soon after her great success. I could imagine the goodies that were in store for us had she lived longer.
I also agree that she was priceless in "Dinner at Eight".
Mongo
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loliteblue I just started a new topic on the "Your Favorites" forum titled "Who Makes Ya Laff?". A good place to discuss our favorite funny people like Eddie Bracken and dozens of others.
Mongo
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Today on the Happy Birthday thread I listed comic Eddie Bracken which brought a discussion of how he made us laugh. Since we seldom mention comedy stars that made us laugh (a difficult feat indeed) how about giving them the spotlight once again.
Who makes ya laff and in which films?
I'll start off with my favorites Laurel & Hardy especially in "Saps at Sea", "Block-Heads", "Way Out West", "Sons of the Desert" and "Our Relations".
Mongo
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Clue # 6 A corrupt cook
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Your so right about Eddie Bracken. He was a first class act and a nice guy. He was a befuddled comic genius.
It's a wonder that we don't mention him on the boards.
As a matter of fact we seldom mention comedy stars those performers that actually make us laugh. Huh.
Mongo
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Clue #5 A degraded doctor
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Clue #4 A doomed ferry
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Clue # 3 Out of the fog
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Afternoon Trivia:
Which Oscar winning actor took in Ava Gardner's housekeeper and dog after her death in 1990?
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stella you know your Coop. Congratulations!
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Clue # 2 A writer
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moira you weren't being unfair at all. The object of the game is to stump us and to get our brains crackin'.
The clue about cocaine snagged me since we think of it as something more modern but little did we know.
Ok on with the game.
Clue # 1 A fugitive from the law
Bobby Driscoll won an Oscar when he was 12, but now lies buried...
in General Discussions
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Correction:
The seventh sentence down should read "After 35 years it appears impossible...."
Mongo