bansi4
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BINGO feaito. Congratulations!
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lady did you know that Artie Shaw is still alive and will be 94 in May. I guess his 8 marriages did the trick.
Mongo
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Cary Grant Trivia Day:
Which one of his films was his biggest box office success?
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You hit the nail on the head moira. Congratulations!
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Cary Grant Trivia Day:
Of all his film which one was his personal favorite?
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Stella you got it. Congratulations!
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Cary Grant Trivia Day:
Although Grant never did say Judy, Judy, Judy what name did he actually repeat 3 times and in which movie?
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feaito you hit it once again. Congratulations!
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Yul Brynner took over and reshot the Tyrone Power role in "Solomon and Sheba". Marilyn Monroe finished her role in "The Misfits" with Gable before she died. It was the final film for both stars.
Mongo
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Spencer I've heard that Bill Murray also doesn't care if he is nominated or even wins ala Sean Penn. One wonders how he got so almighty all of a sudden?
I say give it to Ben Kingsley again.
Mongo
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Sunday's daily question:
Which actor in a frilly negligee tells a startled co-star "I went gay all of a sudden!"?
Also name the co-star and the movie.
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Born this day January 18th:
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*********Superstar Cary Grant (82) 1904-1986************
The dapper star would have been 100 years old today.
He began his career in the 1930s in "She Done Him Wrong", "Blonde Venus", "I'm No Angel", "Suzy", "Topper", "The Awful Truth", "Bringing Up Baby", "Holiday", "Gunga Din", "Only Angel's Have Wings", "In Name Only", "His Girl Friday", "The Philadelphia Story", "Penny Serenade", "Suspicion", "Talk of the Town", "Mr. Lucky", "None But the Lonely Heart", "Arsenic and Old Lace", "Night and Day", "Notorious", "The Bishop's Wife", "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House", "I Was a Male War Bride", "People Will Talk", "Monkey Business", "To Catch a Thief", "An Affair to Remember", "Indiscreet", "North by Northwest", "Operation Petticoat", That Touch of Mink", "Charade", "walk Don't Run" his last.
He was married 5 times of which three were Barbara Hutton (he was the only ex who didn't take alimony), actress Betsy Drake and to Dyan Cannon (1 daughter).
The James Bond character was modeled with him in mind, a role that he turned down.
He never said Judy, Judy, Judy. He was a big fan of Elvis Presley. He would often see his shows in Vegas.
TCM is presenting an all day into night tribute to him today. Tune in for a royal treat.
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Mongo
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Born this day January 18th:
Former child star Joan Carroll is 72.
Appealing youngster in "Laddie" w/Tim Holt, "The Primrose Path" as Ginger Rogers sis Honeybell, "Meet Me in St. Louis" as Garland's sis Agnes, "Tomorrow, the World" coping with Nazi youth Skip Homeier, "The Bells of St. Mary's" Bergman's problem girl Patsy, "Feminine Touch" etc. Left the screen in 1957.
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Co-star/support Constance Moore is 84 today.
On screen from the 1930s in "Prison Break" w/Glenda Farrell, "The Missing Guest" w/William Lundigan, "Buck Rogers w/Buster Crabbe, "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man" as Victoria Whipsnade, "Argentine Nights", w/The Andrews Sisters, "I Wanted Wings" she and Veronica Lake didn't get a long, "Take a Letter Darling" w/Roz Russell, "Show Business", "The 13th. Letter" w/Linda Darnell, her last.
Did some TV work. Is married close to 64 years.
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Posthumous
Former child star Norman 'Chubby' Chaney (22) 1914-1936.
As Chubby he appeared in the Our Gang comedy shorts from 1929 to 1931 (18 total) along with Farina, Jackie (Cooper), "Wheezer, Stymie, Mary Ann etc.
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Lead/co-star Danny Kaye (74) 1913-1987.
Delightful comic actor and singer in "Up in Arms", "Wonder Man", "The Kid from Brooklyn", "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", "A Song Is Born", "Inspector General", "On the Riviera", "Hans Christian Andersen", "Knock on Wood", "White Christmas", "The Court Jester" w/fabulous routine the vessel with the pestle, "Merry Andrew", "The Five Pennies", "On the Double", "The Man from the Diners Club"
his last starring role.
He was able to tongue twist faster than anyone else. He worked tirelessly for UNICEF.
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Lead/co-star Oliver Hardy ((65) 1892-1957.
Rotund half of the funniest comedy teams of all time. He was in many Silent shorts. Along with Stan Laurel their full length films include: "Pardon Us", "Pack Up Your Troubles", "The Devil's Brother", "Sons of the Desert" one of their best, "Babes in Toyland", "The Bohemian Girl", "Our Relations", "Way Out West" another of their best, "Swiss Miss", "Block-Heads", "A Chump at Oxford", "Saps at Sea" etc.
His nickname was Babe and he had a fine singing voice.
Mr. Hardy was married 3 times.
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Mongo (stay tuned)
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Stella you snagged it. Congratulations!
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"Talk of the Town"?
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Toughtitty Trivia:
Which movie features the following line:
"The Bottom is loaded with nice people. Only cream and bas-ards rise."?
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feaito your at it again. Congratulations!
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Sandy, Brandon de Wilde was killed in an auto accident at age 30 on July 6, 1972. He left behind one son.
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Dini, if you can get a copy watch "Blue Denim" with Brandon de Wilde and Carol Lynley. Its a neat coming of age movie with good performances.
Mongo
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Since I am a pasta freak I will try Bogart's recipe as soon as I get to the market. It's sounds swell and I will be puffing on a cigarette while having a drink until the pasta boils.
Mongo
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"Old Acquaintance"?
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Afternoon Trivia:
Who played Liza Elliott, a domineering but troubled fashion magazine editor and in which movie?
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feaito you are indeed correct. Congratulations!
classicsfan your post was about 3 minutes too late. Sorry.
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How about "In the Good Old Summertime" which mostly takes place in the Winter.
Also in "Meet Me In St. Louis" I love the Winter when Margaret O'Brien (Tootie) goes berserk and beats the hell out of the snowmen.
Mongo
Trivia -- Week of January 12, 2004
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Cary Grant Trivia Day:
What was so extraordinary about Jesse Royce Landis' role as Grant's mother in "North by Northwest"?