ziggyelman
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musicalnovelty , thanks for the info! Sounds very interesting. I think these types of sets are more interesting than most of the films that have run on TCM fairly recently.
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I was only going to record a few of these, since I have most on DVD, but the Gay Falcon really looks sharp! I wonder if they have spent some moola restoring these recently??? Perhaps a box set of these might, just might be coming out in the future????
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I mentioned the 1951 Verison of Scrooge/Christmas Carol not running, last year... http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/thread.jspa?messageID=8187322
I wonder if there is a possibility it's to increase DVD sales???
Just seems weird.
Oh, I did see the 1938 version and Christmas in Connecticut in Wal mart's $5 bin! Don't usually see stuff this good there!
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I thought "the Kill" was better, but both were still interesting. And so nice to see Grace Kelly before her film career!
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I may be missing something here(wouldn't be the first time) but wasn't the film described already in poor condition??? And a copy was made using a RED camera, which is
capable of recording, according to [Wikipedia|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_camera] at resolutions up to 4096 horizontal by 2304 vertical pixels??? Sounds like the footage at least is preserved, and can be used again at a later time.
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> {quote:title=FredCDobbs wrote:}{quote}
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> > I watched and was very disappointed with the whole thing. Considering the cast and story line it was a reel { a pun } letdown...
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> I forgot to mention, the Americans and American soldiers in this film are the villains. The Germans are ok, the Russians are ok, the Americans are the villains.
What??? A George Clooney film where the bad guys are the Americans?? Now I have heard everything!
Sounds like an interesting experiment that really didn't work out. I remember seeing a fair number of ads for the film before it came out....but even if it was in limited release, with Clooney in the lead, and directed by Steven Soderbergh...to make $5,914,908 Worldwide, for a film with a $32 million dollar budget(according to Wikipedia) that's a colossal flop.
Clooney has had more than his share of flops, but there seems to be a limitless supply of money to to pay for him to be in more movies. Gosh, when does Ocean's 37 coming out???
And to think, *Bringing up Baby* nearly ruined Katherine Hepburn's career, and I believe got Howard Hawks canned from RKO.
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> {quote:title=molo14 wrote:}{quote}
> > {quote:title=ziggyelman wrote:}{quote}
> >Just looked up Stanley Clements , who played the kid...can you believe he married Gloria Grahame 4 years after making this film???
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> That is pretty amazing!
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> I thought he was a hoot in the film. I remember him from some of the East Side Kids films. I guess Gloria just couldn't resist a tough talking guy like him!
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> I want to thank you for the recommendation. After reading your post I decided to make it my movie for the night. It was a lot of fun. I really liked Cesar Romero in this too. We don't get to see him and characters like Charlotte Greenwood on TCM very often. I'm so glad I recorded this one!
molo, you are quite welcome! I have watched many a film someone has brought up that I would otherwise have skipped. With 24 hours in a day, can't record everything!
And while the film may have been a B picture, Fox did an excellent job of hiding that fact. Great sets.
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Hey ssnfan and EdPell , welcome! Like Dracula, this forum always needs new blood!
Yes, that new score just doesn't fit, does it??? On the one hand, composers should have a someone free reign to create the score, but it just seemed like it should have been for a 50's or 60's movie.
If they couldn't get the original one, for whatever reason, it would make more sense to put some hot pop and jazz sides from the 20's with the film...
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It's a sound short, but since she was mainly a Silent actress, thought I would mention this here.
You will need to record...Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009)
at 6 PM, est(if say you are not home) then afterwards the short...
7:31pm [short Film] Short Film: One Reel Wonders: Mild West, The (1933)
BW-20 mins
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> {quote:title=ArchieCarstairs wrote:}{quote}
> What an unbelievable TREAT this was. I had never seen it before and loved every minute of it. Great casting, right down to bit parts. Romero was tops and the kid was a hoot! Thanks for the recommendation on this one -- the write-up on the schedule didn't make it sound all that interesting, but your blurb hooked me. Could even become a Christmas favorite, what with the setting in the opening reel.
Archie, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! You are right, I had forgotten about the Christmas scenes early in the film.
And like you said, great casting, I love the that Barnett Parker, as the butler, packs heat!
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Another one of those films that, if you had AMC in the 80's, you might have seen, but never runs these days, even on the Fox movie channel. What's strange, is the remake, *Love That Brute* (1950) has been shown several times on Fox . I imagine this is a TCM premiere.
The less said about it, the better. It's not a *Laura* level surprise, but much more fun to see not knowing all the plot.(which is just how I first saw it) I bet Robert will give away too much, might want to hit mute for the intro, and watch after watching the movie!
From 1941, starring Cesar Romero(He's also in the remake, but as a different character) Virginia Gilmore, Charlotte Greenwood, Milton Berle and the ever evil looking Sheldon Leonard.
If you know the plot, don't mention it here, or at least say, SPOILER ALERT in your post!
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> {quote:title=finance wrote:}{quote}
> Have you ever seen the clip that TCM shows of Betty Hutton when she was a big-band vocalist? (I forget the name of her band----It might have been Vincent Lopez). She absolutely burns up the stage doing a number called "Old Mose is Dead".
I have, but I had just seen the Old Man Mose clip as part of an Montage of big band vocals. They ran the whole clip....well, before, or after the film...I forget. Great fun! What few people know is she could sing a ballad as well as anyone! I wouldn't know that myself, but my Mom loved her singing of songs like a Doctor, Lawyer and Indian Chief, and the Capitol cd had some amazing ballads. Had no idea she could sing "Straight" as well!
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> {quote:title=ArchieCarstairs wrote:}{quote}
> My DVD-R supply is IN and formatted, awaiting this little treasure trove. I love the series B-flicks. I got...hmmm...six? of the Saint films the last time they showed in a block. Dunno, Mark...you seeing a pattern for Friday mornings, here? Pre-Codes and blocks of series...I could get used to that.
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> I have a bunch of threads here I'd love to respond to but this cut-and-paste, sign-out, sign in, delete draft, paste original is a PAIN.
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> So...yes to Evelyn Ankers (might as well bring on Aquanetta while we're at at), another vote for Bela, and keep those Friday mornings racy with all those Pre-Code guys and dolls.
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> And please, oh please, TCM Programmer, can someone negotiate with Fox for HOME SWEET HOMICIDE? And SUEZ? Thanks!
Archie, I wasn't sure what film you meant by Suez(was confusing it with South of Suez-which at one time was one of the very few WB films that wasn't in Leonard Maltin's movie guide) and after looking it up, saw a link that said watch on Amazon. Figuring it was some error since there was no DVD box image next to it, I just clicked on it for the heck of it. Well, if you want to see it badly enough, you can watch it....for a price! 9.99 to buy, 2.99 to rent. Here is the trailer there. Ripley does the narration, believe it, or not!
http://www.amazon.com/Suez/dp/B000UL26PG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=digital-video&qid=1258285619&sr=1-2
Edited by: ziggyelman on Nov 15, 2009 6:51 AM
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> {quote:title=markbeckuaf wrote:}{quote}
> Lovers of B film detective series get a real treat this coming Friday, Nov 20th, when TCM will air all but the last 2 of the RKO Falcon series! All of the George Sanders appearances will be shown (the first 4, the latter of which he appears only in order to transition the series lead to brother--in real-life and on-screen--Tom Conway)!! The only two Conway films not to air will be the last two--THE FALCON'S ALIBI and THE FALCON'S ADVENTURE. I've seen ALIBI on TCM from time to time, but have they ever aired Conway's final appearance in THE FALCON'S ADVENTURE??? From there, the series moved to poverty row with John Calvert taking over as "The Falcon". Someday it would be cool to see those 3 rare films as well!
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> But meanwhile, groove to this very awesome series! Set your DVR's, take off from work, but enjoy! Thanks TCM! Way to start out a weekend!
Hey Mark, count me in as another Big Falcon fan, since my late Mom was, and had taped several on Beta tapes in the early 80's.
They did run the Falcon's Adventure on TCM, since I looked it up, and recognized the plot. Didn't know I was watching the last one! From the number of comments on IMDB, I would guess they ran it late January 2005.
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Interesting, kinda...sorta. Paramount's name is now on the DVD's...at least the Blu Ray set.
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> {quote:title=MovieFanLaura wrote:}{quote}
> I second the mention of IT STARTED WITH EVE, a truly wonderful comedy Cummings starred in with Charles Laughton and Deanna Durbin. I wrote about it here:
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> http://laurasmiscmusings.blogspot.com/2009/07/tonights-movie-it-started-with-eve-1941.html
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> Cummings may be a bit of an acquired taste but I started watching more of his movies in part because one of my teenage daughters likes him a lot. PRINCESS O'ROURKE with Olivia deHavilland is a lot of fun. SABOTEUR, THE DEVIL AND MISS JONES, THREE SMART GIRLS GROW UP, MOON OVER MIAMI and DIAL M FOR MURDER are Cummings movies I've enjoyed.
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> Edited by: MovieFanLaura on Nov 15, 2009 2:29 AM
Hey Laura, very nice blog there! I saw that several people in the comments section liked it as well! Such a shame her films aren't better known today.
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I agree with much of what has been said here. Not everyone can be Clark Gable or Cary Grant! Guys that are not as good looking as other leading actors, had a tougher road to hoe.
One thing that makes actors like Robert Cummings good is that they can blend well with many different actresses. Easier said than done, as we have all seen movies where there is zero chemistry between the leads(and the same of course applies with actresses that have this knack)
It Started with Eve is one of my Favorite Robert Cummings films. IMO, one of the best Romantic comedies of the 40's.
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Thanks for this info! I have been wondering why so many classic films were at big lots for $3.00. Many still show up on Amazon, but I have checked others that just disappear (new copies via amazon, sellers still have them naturally) I imagine if Amazon has 2 copies left, until they sell, you won't know they aren't getting any more.
I guess burned discs, then Downloads are the wave of the future. Yippie.
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> {quote:title=HollywoodGolightly wrote:}{quote}
> Wow, I didn't know AMC had shown it. I was kind of surprised that it was being shown on TCM for the first time last night. I really wanted to watch but had other stuff to see first.
I had recorded it back when it was on AMC, but 15-20 years later, plus lousy cable signal at the time makes that copy look pretty bad, so nice to have a good copy again!
It makes me sad to come across an old Beta tape with AMC promos and see all these films I had no interest in taping at the time that now look so interesting.
I still liked my idea of a year or so ago....a Warner/RKO/MGM TCM, and a sister station with Columbia/Universal/Paramount films...(Man I actually typed Sony, instead of Columbia!)
I know, not enough interest for 2 channels. Yet there is for a reality channel , a Hallmark channel, a Hallmark MOVIE channel, Planet Green, Food channel, RTV(rural TV) ????
sigh......
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> {quote:title=TikiSoo wrote:}{quote}
> I actually kind of like the idea of this thread, wish more would respond seriously.
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> I never understood the appeal of several stars until I was older and saw them in a different light. Francot Tone, Fredric March & Bill Holden all fall into the catagory. Now I'm crazy about them!
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> Stars I still don't "get":
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> Randolph Scott
> Ann Sheriden
> Joel MacRae
> Dick Powell (ew, identical creepitude of Tom Cruise!)
> Van Johnson
> Abbot & Costello
> Red Skelton
> Danny Kaye (danny cakeboy)
TikiSoo, I am curious, have you just seen the Dick Powell with the stupid grin of the Warner Bros films, or the post musical Powell of Murder My Sweet, The Tall Target, etc??? I too had no use for the singin' Powell(Even though I like musicals) but I can think of no actor that was able to re-invent himself like Powell did.
It's funny, Randolph Scott and Joel McCrea did the exact same thing in middle age....stopped making movies unless it's a western movie! And honestly, except for *Ride the High Country* in which they both starred, I just haven't been too interested in checking them out.
I could understand how Joel's voice, with a hint of monotone might annoy some, but I think he's great in comedies like the *Palm Beach Story* , *Sullivan's Travels* and *The More the Merrier*. The scene in the latter film, with him getting Jean Arthur all hot and bothered while sitting on a front stoop, is one of the sexiest scenes you will see in any film of any era, IMO.
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> {quote:title=yanceycravat wrote:}{quote}
> Wanted to post a trimmed but still nice Half Sheet for Cockeyed Cavaliers. But I can't seem to get it to show.
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> Yancey
Hey Yancey. Til they get the bugs worked out, if you post it just like you would a link, it would at least be clickable, and therefore viewable.
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> {quote:title=NewYorkGuy wrote:}{quote}
> In keeping with the title of this thread, Fox Movie Channel itself seems to have a policy of not showing any widescreen versions before mid-afternoon. Examples of widescreen movies they always show fairly early in the day and pan-and-scan: Bernardine, A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed, and How to Be Very, Very Popular. I've never seen these films scheduled for later in the day, much less in prime time or overnight, when they generally show widescreen versions.
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> Yeah, I was disappointed that since, as Robert said, The Man Who Understood Women was rarely seen, we were only getting pan-and-scan. But seeing it was a Fox film made me automatically assume that, for some reason, Fox wouldn't give TCM the full Cinemascope version.
Hey NewYorkGuy, welcome to the forum! Never noticed that, but you are right about the earlier showing being Pan and Scan. and I seem to recall *A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed* was a terrible copy of a film just 50 years old!
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> {quote:title=sineast wrote:}{quote}
> So your objective source is from The Order of the Sons of Italy. Yes, I'm sure they're
> completely without bias. Many of the fictions they put forth are ones that were never
> mentioned on this thread in the first place. No one claimed Columbus traded slaves
> from Africa. Much of the rest is wishful thinking and lots of moral relativity. Even they
> admit Columbus killed 200 people. Just another little flaw. I can understand that an
> ethnic interest group wants to guard the dented reputation of one of their own, but
> people ain't buying. They sound quite distressed that their hero has been brought
> into the light of day, but I don't feel their pain.
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> Columbus Day will never be the same as it was when the myth was the driving force.
> No doubt millions of people will still celebrate it the old-fashioned way, but people
> are always celebrating lies anyway. The truth will set you free.
sineast, just curious, a big Che Guevera fan??? He killed a lot of people, in a more evolved time as well.
http://www.therealcuba.com/MurderedbyChe.htm
Besides, as Viking-American, I take umbrage that Leif Ericson doesn't have a holiday.
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I see they are running another SS. Van Dine mystery with Donald Meek!
*The Week End Mystery (1932)*
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0166017/
Running after.....
*3:45am [Romance] Tempest (1982)*
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*3:58am [short Film] Short Film: Content (Short, Trailer, etc.): Week End Mystery, The (1932)*
*BW-16 mins*
E.S.T. I am pretty sure they mean 5:58 AM, not 3:58 AM.
Then several Constance Bennett films run.
It's a Falcon Friday on TCM---Nov 20!!! The Falcon Strikes!!!
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> Bronxgirl, I think you hit it!!!! Sanders is much more charismatic and has that screen presence, which lent to him being a bigger star than his bro. But I think that Tom took this character and ran with it and made it his own in his unique way, but as you say, in a very unobtrusive way! And I really dig his flix as "The Falcon"!!!
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> I'm still working my way through them (though I've seen them all before)! THE FALCON AND THE CO-EDS is a trip, IMO!!!! And wow, Jean Brooks just totally rocks, doesn't she?? She is in a few of these, I see! And she always makes my heart pitter patter!
Nice to see all this Falcon talk!
My late Mother was a huge mystery fan, and recorded some off tv way back in 1980, 1981... on our Trusty Betamax.
My Dad loves watching these for the pretty ladies, and all the all Buick and Pontiac convertibles that get a lot of screen time.
Mark, I too have seen all of the series, I think(need to check out , Out West, might not have seen that one) but with there being so many, and a few years passing between seeing them, it's almost like watching them for the first time....Watched the Falcon Strikes Back, and even though I saw it within the last 2 years, I had forgotten who the bad guy was. Also didn't know who Wynne Gibson was the last time I saw this, so was shocked and pleasantly surprised to see her in it. Even though she stayed trim, her face was so different, I didn't know it was her in the film til I checked out IMDB.
But, I figure the fellow nuts here would enjoy some trivia I found out. Both Rita Corday and Jean Brooks were each in 6 Falcon movies!
If you watch The Falcon Strikes Back, the woman that shows up at the last minute, speaking Spanish a mile a minute...that's Jean Brooks! You almost wonder if the producers looked upon them as good luck charms!
Have no idea why she didn't go places...a very intense actress....