MissGoddess
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He has always been one of my tippy top favorites, and, along with Ronald Colman,
a real old world gentleman of cinema. He could do it all and make it look so
effortless, the same way Crosby sold a song. I loved him of course with
Myrna, but he did many films without her that are worthy of recognition.
He's the best thing about *Mister Roberts* (his last role), in my opinion, as the
wise "Doc" who maintains his cool when everyone else around him is going loco.
*Mr Peabody and the Mermaid* , I'm happy to see, has many fans and
deserves to be released on dvd or aired here on TCM soon.
*My Man Godfrey* is my nomination for funniest film of all time, and that is in
good measure due to Powell's nuanced performance, which even brings
notes of gravitas to the proceedings.
*Jewel Robbery* is the best Lubitsch film not directed by Lubitsch
(along with Love Me Tonight).
And if you let him, Powell will break your heart in *One-Way Passage* ,
one of the finest tear-jerkers.
Golly, Carole Lombard had *great* taste in husbands!
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Hi FG---I apparently cannot see any of your photos you've posted lately, which is too bad, I know they must be beauties.
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Hi FG----unfortunately, I can't see any of your pictures---only those ominous boxes with the red "X".
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Finally I'm able to post in this thread---all day Friday I tried and it would let me post everywhere but here.
Frank - Thank you for your words of caution about posting personal pictures---I'm afraid you may be right.
I agree with Angie about the *High Noon* story working out perfectly, but that Grace's limited performance left something to be desired. However, I can't remember where or who said it but I once read that someone thought Grace's inexperience and subsequent "woodenness" was actually perfect for her character. I believe it was someone connected with the film itself. Perhaps it was only gallantry on their part, who knows? I can't believe that a deeper performance by a more experienced actress might have hurt the characterization.
It's funny but over time the reviews and reaction to High Noon still seem to be somewhat split; most think it a great western, some the best western ever made and then many seem to go the other way and say it's third rate. However, the one thing everyone seems to agree on is the merit of Gary's performance (excepting those who carp on his age or appearance).
In one respect, I feel compelled based on experience and observation of life and men that Grace's characterization was perfection: Older men generally do favor young, pretty, and *vacant* wives. lol!
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Well said, Angie. I too have seen more revivals than new releases at the theaters this year and next year may be the same. I always hope I won't be disappointed when I go to see a new movie, whereas I am usually more sanguine about what to expect from a classic.
By the way, enjoy *Gone With the Wind* on the big screen this weekend!
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I leave you with Betty, "Baby", "Slim," aka *Lauren Bacall*
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I'm sure your image is flattering, Ken. And Claire was a knockout.
*Audrey Totter*
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*Simone Simon*
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*Claire Trevor* strikes a pose.
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>>>Great Pics ! But has been there been a picture posted yet of our BlondeGoddess ?<<<
No, Ken---that way I can look exactly the way you imagine.
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*Claire Trevor*
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Put the blame on Rita, boys...
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"Are you decent?"
"Who? Me?"
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*The Lady From Shanghai, Rita Hayworth*
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*Gloria Grahame*
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Princess of Pout, Gloria Grahame
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Glenn Ford can't quite believer her, *Gloria Grahame* , in Fritz Lang's *Human Desire*
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*Linda Darnell with Dana Andrews in Fallen Angel*
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Glad you like the thread, Frank & Ken. A couple more from *Out of the Past* and then some ladies of noir.
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Hi Chris, Crowe and Hackman are all that made The Quick and the Dead watchable for me. Crowe did a couple of "out back westerns" I guess you could call them, before he became a Hollywood star. The best one was *Hammers Over the Anvil* , which co-starred Charlotte Rampling as the interesting older woman he becomes involved with. The movie is actually filmed from the POV of a young boy. Not bad, and on dvd.
Focus on Fritz Lang
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Those in the New York area may want to visit the Museum of Moving Image for their tribute to the director. The chance to see Spencer Tracy on the big screen (in *Fury* ) is tempting to me.
http://www.nysun.com/article/62169?page_no=1