bansi4
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Do I dare mention Ray Milland in "The Thing With Two Heads"?
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Hey you guys the box office receipts for "Chicago" just went over 100 million. It also appears that the grand razzle dazzle movie will kick some butt at the Oscars.
This may pave the way for the return of the musical to appear once again on the big screens.
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brad, its good to see 3 Stanwyck films on your list for 1941. She was something else!
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A bio that I have reread was "Will There Really be a Morning?" the heartbreaking story of rebel actress Frances Farmer.
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1962 ain't so bad:
"Lawrence of Arabia"
"The Longest Day"
"The Music Man"
"To Kill a Mockingbird"
"Bird Man of Alcatraz"
"Days of Wine and Roses"
"The Miracle Worker"
"What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"
"Sweet Bird of Youth"
"The Manchurian Candidate"
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WOW! It was Saturday night at the movies again and with popcorn in hand I relished TCM's uncut in any way shape or form presentation of motion pictures.
The nostalgic "American Graffiti" didn't miss a beat and it was fun rooting for the underdog "Rocky" once again.
However it was "Raging Bull" with an intro by director Martin Scorsese that knocked my socks off. As Captainot noted above it was shown in all of its glory.
Kudos to TCM just about the best movie station on TV.
By the way Captain your closing lines were hilarious.
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For a true test of censorship tune in tonight to TCM at 11:00pm for "Raging Bull". The movie contains oodles of four letter explitives especailly the "F" word.
It should be interesting to see how TCM handles this supreme Oscar nominated film.
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Forgive us Captain for the oversight.
After 63 years Walt Disney's "Fantasia" rmains a marvel
of music and animation. ****
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Brad, 1940 was certainly a good year indeed and the films that you mention are priceless.
Here are a few more from 1940 to add to that impressive group:
"Foreigh Correspondent"
"The Letter"
"The Philadelphia Story"
"Primrose Path"
Disney's "Pinocchio"
"The Great Dictator"
"One Million B.C."
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I have the Ida Lupino book and its simply titled Ida Lupino A Biography (1996) by William Donati.
Lupino is one of my favorite actresses especially her roles in "The Hard Way", "High Sierra", "They Drive by Night", "Deep Valley" and "Road House" in which she sings a sultry, smokey rendition of "One for My Baby".
Although she only had one child via Howard Duff I hesitate to report that she may not have been the best of
mothers. The relationship between Ida and her daughter was strained long before she passed away.
In any event she is a wonderful actress and the book is worth a look. Also has some nice pictures.
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I believe we once had a topic about guilty pleasures and it was surprising the schlock that we enjoy to watch once in a while.
A couple of mine are "Cobra Woman" with Maria Montez playing twin sisters on an Island in the Pacific along with Jon Hall and Sabu. Also like the later version of "Little Shop of Horrors" with that vicious plant Audrey.
Whats your choices when it comes to those guilty pleasures?
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I also saw "42nd Street" in New York at the Majestic Theatre in 1981. The stars of the show at that time was Jerry Orbach and Tammy Grimes. I'll never forget the opening number with all those tapping feet on one stage.
The number "Shuffle Off To Buffalo" was also a show stopper as was "Go Into Your Dance".
There is nothing like Broadway for a grand musical.
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swingsoul the name of the musical short is "Sunday Night at the Trocadero" (1937). It was directed by George Sidney and runs about 21 minutes.
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I believe that she wore a veil as Lady DeWinter in the film "The Three Musketeers" (1948).
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Did Groucho Marx happen to be in it?
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First of all swingsoul I don't believe that patypancake is an idiot. She happens to be a well educated person who excells in her knowledge of movies. She has contributed many informative and interesting topics to the boards and we are left entertained and educated. She also adds a dash of humor which is much needed considering the shape of the world around us. And believe it or not there is a big interest in those unfortunate stars of yesterday and most of us don't revel in their tragic life as much as we sympathize with them.
If you find the time may I suggest that you scan through the boards and read the many topics posted by Jery son who is also known as patypancake. Enjoy.
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Pattypancake it seems that her faith in God has helped Betty Hutton come a long way. Her interview with Robert Osborne a few years ago was both heartbreaking and inspirational. She is a credit to her craft.
Did you know that she was tested by John Huston to play Mrs. Hannigan in the musical movie "Annie"? She lost out to Carol Burnett. It would have been nice to see her in that wacky role doing what she did best.
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The Faye and Stanwyck books do not match the binding.
By the way add Robert Taylor to the list.
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