MissGoddess

I'm a big fan of Honey-cutt! I love his voice, like butter. He could charm the birds off the trees with it. My favorites include *El Dorado*, *Two Flags West*, *The Big Sky* and his quirky character in *The Lusty Men*. A very foxy fellow, you felt he always knew more than he let on. James Caan, *Arthur Hunnicutt* and John Wayne (El Dorado)

I admit I'm not as familiar with Hatton (at least by name) but I know of Andy Clyde and of course the Devine one. *Raymond Hatton* with John Wayne *Andy Clyde* ® with Whip Wilson *Andy Devine*

Besides _Anne_, my favorites were _Emily of New Moon_, _Emily's Quest_ (the last in the "Emily" series) and _The Blue Castle_. I admit to re-reading the last two not long ago.

She wrote many books along the same lines and I read them all.

I know, she was gorgeous! When she put on that pink gown, it reminded me of the "ashes of roses" dress that Rachel Ward wore later in The Thorn Birds...and a similar gown is described in L.M. Montgomery's novel from the same period, Emily of New Moon. I wonder if it was a popular color/style in that era.

When *Margie* was on the other night it was the first time I'd seen it in ages. I remember liking it and I still do. It's very charming and warm and Jeanne Crain is always good in these youthful roles. I think what I liked is that she plays a girl who goes through all the awkward, excruciating issues with constant embarrassment over everything that teenagers always feel: we were embarrassed by our family, our clothes, our everything! I thought it was funny how she always felt inferior to Barbara Lawrence, the flirty blonde classmate and neighbor. Barbara was pretty funny. She was the bratty sister of Linda Darnell in *A Letter to Three Wives*.

Ha, I think all the bustles, walking sticks and good manners of the last two movies have gotten to Grimes so he just took cover and ran like a true Harry Fabian that he is. Or maybe he just wanted to be the one to leave us "hanging" for a change.

Why? Is it on youtube because I don't have it.

None of the performers really draw me and it's a propaganda film on top of it. That kind of movie has to have something else going for it to get me hooked.

> > Non? That really surprises me. > It doesn't really interest me.

> You already know how I liked the others! But you haven't guessed the new list. > I didn't want to do that until after you and ro had moved on and I know you're getting ready to reply to her last post. > *I am assuming the Contraband in question is the 1940 Powell-Pressburger film?* > > Oui. > I've never seen it.

As part of its Auteurist History of Film series, New York's Museum of Modern Art is offering a rare screening of *Wagon Master* this week (Wed. 12/28, Thurs. 12/29 & Fri. 12/30/11). If you're in the neighborhood, it's a must. http://www.moma.org/

That is impressive. How about combining the two, Mr List? I am assuming the *Contraband* in question is the 1940 Powell-Pressburger film? Edited by: MissGoddess on Dec 27, 2011 2:51 PM

> {quote:title=CineMaven wrote:}{quote}*1. Earrings of Madame de...* > *2. The Phenix City Story* > *3. The Scarlet Claw* > *4. Great Expectations* > *5. Along Came Jones* > *6. A Day at the Races* > *7. The Last Sunset* > *8. Me and My Gal* > *9. The Pearl of Death* > *10. The Tattered Dress* > *11. Safe in Hell* > *12. Wife vs. Secretary* > *13. Plymouth Adventure* > > If your conversation and inclination permits, I am curious about your thoughts of *"The Tattered Dress" "The Last Sunset" and "The Earrings of Madame de..."* I don't want to interrupt the continuing Dickensian discussion, but also wanted to bump this up so we'd know what might be up next in the pipeline.

Western movie fans know that John Wayne, Gary Cooper and all the other western stars would have never gotten along without the presence of countless supporting players...at any rate, who would they ride with, sing with, quarrel with and shoot with if it wasn't for the Stumpy's, the Gabby's and the Smiley's along the trail. Who are some that you think stand out when the dust has settled? They can be sidekicks or villains or barkeeps, cowpokes, stuntmen, saloon gals...from movies or television series, you name them. If you want to dig deeper, visit b-westerns.com for a thorough listing of western character and supporting players: http://www.b-westerns.com/pals.htm Maybe the most famous, certainly the most Oscar award winning western character actor of them all: *Walter Brennan* (1894-1974) Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, the third child of Irish immigrants. Walter's pop was an engineer and Walter studied engineering himself, then did a little acting in vaudevill, worked as a bank clerk, served in France in WWI, raised pineapples in Guatemala, and made and lost a fortune in real estate before he came to acting. Like a lot of men of his generation that weren't originally from the west, he became a real authority on western lore, always gave the impression of an authentic western type whether loveable or lethal and was never without his trademark irascibility. Edited by: MissGoddess on Dec 25, 2011 3:11 PM

I love this movie but find it excruciatingly painful to watch as well. I even have it on DVD so I can "not watch it" any time I feel like it. I think it's director Leo McCarey's best film and one of the finest ever made about coming to terms with old age in our present society (things are harder now in some ways, than even back then).

I'm no expert on Fields or Dickens, but even I can tell that no part ever fit an actor better than Micawber did W.C. I have to say I do like this version of David Copperfield, too. I'm not sure I could see anyone else play Micawber and of course, you don't see Edna Mae Oliver and W.C. Fields in the same movie every day!

"You still have one more Monday to enjoy the pleasure of our company, Mrs. Drood!" I'm sorry you haven't gotten to watch too many of your beloved CD, but I am sure most of them will come around again...that's what makes them classics! Having to go to bed so early myself during the week has put a major crimp in my own movie watching, so I know well how you feel. I missed some vintage Powell, the ones left to watch are familiar favorites.

Colman's is a far, far better thing.

Ro, have you been getting the Dickens this month on Mondays? I watched (most of) the British, Dirk Bogarde version of *A Tale of Two Cities* the other night. I didn't care for it, though I thought the actresses all did well enough (Margaret Rutherford wouldn't have a chance in real life with Madame Lefarge, though, so that was kind of hard to swallow). I found it interminable, too talky, no thought left unexpressed and it only made the Hollywood version shine outstandingly and Ronald Colman's beautiful reticence as "Sidney Carton" particularly.

i had a feeling you wouldn't like it. it is an odd-ball movie. i'm not sure about the noirishness, Rock Hudson sort of cancels any possibility in that direction for me, but it's more similar to me to the pseudo-psych movies that popped up like mushrooms in the 60s. Dalton Trumbo wrote the screenplay, so that should be a tip-off. I enjoyed it though it is flawed.

POSSIBLE LAST SUNSET SPOILERS I like it quite a bit, now. I first saw it a few years ago and didn't like it much at all, mainly because of the twisted "twist" toward the end with Bren (Kirk) and Missy (Carol whatshername). Now i appreciate the characters are interesting and their relationships, too. I like character-driven stories a lot, especially westerns, so maybe that is the attraction. I'm also a fan of Dorothy Malone. I believe she's a very good actress, particularly in this kind of role. Someone with experience, sadder and wiser, yet not harsh or bitter. She had some good lines, about women being "professional survivors", about being a grown woman and wanting to be loved for that, not for being a frightened child like Bren saw her. Joe Cotten's character could have been better developed, and his dispatch seemed too quick and not even remarked upon with any feeling from the women. Rock is probably the least interesting performance, but I like the contrast between his kind of man and Bren's. What else can I say, complicated relationships, a doomed protagonist, interesting characters. That's good stuff to me.

That plot actually sounds similar to some 70s or 80s western I remember seeing a long time ago. Or maybe I saw it on a western TV show. I've never seen *The Toll Gate*. So were his eyes doing this a lot:

It's been a while since a western has been chatted about. I'm not sure you'll care for either movie but I thought they each had some thought provoking aspects to them. *Lawman* appears to be one of Robert Ryan's final western appearances.

Chris, I'd like to know what you think of *The Last Sunset* and *Lawman* (1971) if you get a chance to watch them on Encore. They've been in rotation lately.