MissGoddess
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[nobr]Here is the link to Mr. Carey's website, FYI:[/nobr]
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[nobr]As the other posters noted, Gail had a drinking problem. She was married for a time to the handsome actor Guy Madison, and though they divorced he did try to help her as much as he could. So did Duke, who made sure she had an income by giving her parts (7 Men from Now) or even buying things she needed. This kindness soon became twisted by his wife, Esperanza, into an "affair" (it never was, though many thought Gail was in love with Wayne) and it became a real scandal. [/nobr]
[nobr]In happier times, with Guy: [/nobr]
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I've never been to it. I'm glad it's still around for people to enjoy.
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Gilbert and Connie made a strikingly handsome pair!
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[nobr]Rita's my favorite partner for Astaire, after Ginger. And she's so exquisitely beautiful at this period she just takes ones breath away.[/nobr]
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Thank you for the recommendation. I'm going to be sure I get it on tape if I can't stay up to watch it. I did enjoy Lionel Barrymore's version, so it will be interesting to compare. I like the subject.
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Isn't it fun to see 1930s movies filmed in color? I find it fascinating because I can see what kinds of colors were fashionable back then. One can get the impession everyone wore only black, white and grey! I also love to see how the hair and makeup looks. TCM shows some shorts that were made in the early color process and they're visually entertaining. Also, you get to see the stars in their 1930s modes in color, which in some cases is extremely rare, like for Jean Harlow.
Miss G
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[nobr]I think Greer's "Elizabeth Bennett" is my favorite I've seen, whenever I re-read the novel I see her face. Good choice![/nobr]
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[nobr]Coopsgirl, Gary's "Mr Deeds" is one of the greatest characters in cinema. I really believe he's like a Shakespearean or Dickens character---he will live on and on, so well did he and Capra make him come to life.[/nobr]
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I hope you get Desire soon, and when you do, let us know what the quality of the print is like. I may want to order from them unless I decide to look for a Region 2 dvd.
Miss G
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I'm looking forward to all three, but since Irene Dunne never disappoints, Stingaree may have the edge.
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Hi Randy---Bob did interview the delightful Jane Russell, in tandem with her buddy Robert Mitchum. However, Big-Bad-Bob was in a taciturn mood and Osbourne had his hands full trying to elicit responses. Thankfully, Jane was there to take the edge off.
What we need is all these Private Screenings on dvd in a set.
Miss G
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Sophia! That would be heavenly! She does do interviews, but in one case that I saw, it was a shameful waste of her time. There is a talk-show host in England, I can't remember his name, but he looks like he's in his 'thirties, and he had La Loren on a few years ago. He asked the stupidest, most embarrassing questions to this Oscar-winning legend, like, what does she bathe in????? I almost went thru the TV screen to throttle the low class little idiot.
Bob! Please get Sophia on your show and ask intelligent, classy questions!
Miss G
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I'd love to see Doris but I've given up hoping she'll come forward. I think the last interview she did was several years ago...in England. *sigh* It's such a shame, because she is so bright and articulate and could share a multitude of insights on the studio system.
Miss G
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Richard Widmark would be a splendid choice!!!
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When you say Old Heidelberg was Lubitsch's best film, you make my mouth positively water! He's one of my top 3 favorite directors and I've never seen this particular film. Golly, makes me want to fly all the way out to Frisco just for it!
The press release did make mention of a "tribute" to TCM, so perhaps there is some involvement, and perhaps TCM may want to push for the restoration and dvd release of this film??????????? *hint* *hint*
Anyway, if anyone gets to attend this festival, I hope they'll share their perceptions.
Miss G
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[nobr]They could have renamed Rooster Cogburn, "Clash of the Titans"![/nobr]
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[nobr]I think you will love Apartment for Peggy, Theresa. Jeanne's character is so funny---she's just this optimistic little chatterbox for whom nothing is an obstacle and there are silver linings all over the place. At first, people are annoyed with her, like Edmund Gwynn who becomes her landlord, and then they fall under her bright spell and realize she's right! William Holden plays her husband and I just wish Fox would get off its duff and put this gem on DVD![/nobr]
[nobr]Fox Movie Channel does play it---but you really have to watch their schedule since the good movies---the pre-70s stuff---tends to air in the early week-days. If I hear of its next airing, I'll try to notify you.[/nobr]
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[nobr]Roddy's "Hew Morgan" in How Green Was My Valley was one of the best performances by anybody, child or adult. He really touched one's heart.[/nobr]
[nobr]That scene, where the boys have just had an argument with their father and have left the dinner table, leaving just Donald Crisp at the head, little Roddy waaaay down at the other end, just tears me up! When Roddy tries to make noises to get his Pa's attention, and Crisp, such a great actor! says quietly, "Yes my son. I know that you are there." And Roddy smiles happily. Perfection! John Ford was a genius![/nobr]
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[/nobr][nobr]You know, it's funny you compared Roddy to Gary because there is a certainl resemblance to both as boys...here's one of a young GC, second from the left:[/nobr]
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[nobr]I love The Cowboy and the Lady! That may be my favorite of all his romantic comedies, though I adore Desire, too---have you seen that one? Here's a pic from The Cowboy & The Lady:[/nobr]
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Gregory Peck was superb as "Atticus Finch", a role he will always be associated with. I'd love to have had a dad like that.
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I don't have sattelite but I do get CNNI....thanks for letting us know because I would have completely overlooked it!
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Yes I did---thanks for bumping this thread up---and I did enjoy it. A different sort of role for Donlevy, and an unusual movie all around. I thank you all for the recommendation!
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[nobr]Hi Dawn! This is actually my favorite John Wayne movie of all. I have a real sentimental soft spot for it. I purchased the dvd from Harry Carey, Jr.'s website, which includes a little making of featurette. Duke produced this movie himself, as you may know. [/nobr]
[nobr]I think along with Maureen O'Hara, Gail Russell is my favorite of his leading ladies. She really brings out the tender, protective side of him---in fact she did so in real life. She said he was one of the only men in Hollywood who never tried to use her and he was a devoted friend to the fragile actress until her untimely death.[/nobr]
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Angel and the Badman!
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[nobr]Gail Russell with Wayne in The Wake of the Red Witch[/nobr]
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