Dave1970
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Your assumption is correct, from 1910 to 1965 there were movies star trading cards. If you google "movie star trading cards" you should get a few hits that will lead you in the direction that you're looking. I only did a quick search to see if it was true, but didn't really go further than checking the first site on the list.
Dave
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The interesting thing about what happened on that night, October 30th 1938, is that the introduction to that nights episode of Mercury Theatre on the Air stated what was about to air. Unfortunately, this was one of the radio programs that did not air any sponsor commercials during the broadcast. I have a copy of the original broadcast, and I can understand how a person could have been panicked by the broadcast. Especially if one tuned in late, or completely missed the show's introduction. Which is precisely what happened in most cases of panic, others panicked when they were instructed by friends/family/neighbors to tune into the broadcast thinking that it was an emergency broadcast. This broadcast was one of radio's finest ever, but was unfortunately overshadowed by the panic of several underinformed listeners.
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For months I've been looking for three specific movies, all of which star Jim and Marion Jordan in their roles as Fibber McGee and Molly. Two of the three movies also feature Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. The titles are "Heavenly Day", "Look Who's Laughing", and "Here We Go Again". I have done research on all three movies, and came up with nothing, so I'm guessing that I'm looking in the wrong places. I know that the TCM store doesn't have them, I looked there already. I am a huge fan of the Fibber McGee and Molly radio show, and I would really like to add these movies into that collection, so any feedback would definitely be useful.
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I have both volumes of the Charlie Chan series, and I love them both. Well, I love volume 1, I haven't had much of a chance to watch any of volume 2 yet. There are some special features that go into some detail of the history of the movies in each volume. I recommend both volumes to fans of the Charlie Chan films, as they are a must have addition. In my opinion that is.
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It is the sound effects, and voice characterizations that make old time radio such an enjoyable medium. The creaking door of Inner Sanctum is second in familiarity next to the hall closet of Fibber McGee. Arch Obeler stated it best when he refered to radio as "Theatre for the mind", which is what makes all of those old programs so inviting. Also, many of the actors and actresses that are discussed on these forums would take on radio work inbetween films, or even to promote their latest film release.
There are also plenty of films that were adapted for radio after their theatrical debut. Movies like "It's a Wonderful Life" were done quite well in the radio format. As well as many classic literary works that were adapted to radio.
As far as classic movies go, I'm not as well versed in the topic as I would like to be. But as I progress in my studies of classic films, I hope to be more inclined to conversation on the subject.
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I'll just take a moment to introduce myself to ya'll. I'm a father of four, with a fifth on the way. I work in the manufacturing industry, so I am pretty wiped out at the end of the work week. I enjoy camping and fishing, and most outdoor related activities. I have a decent collection of modern movies and tv shows on DVD, as well as a decent collection of books that I've read several times over.
I got into classic movies by way of collecting radio shows from the Golden Age of radio. Over time, I found myself taking a liking to various characters that went from radio to the big screen. Characters like The Saint, Philip Marlowe, Sherlock Holmes and Charlie Chan. I was also introduced to classic comedies at an early age, shows like Abbot and Costello, and Laurel and Hardy. I don't possess a massive collection of classic movies at this time, maybe 30 movies that I've been able to find at the stores. As I build my collection, I find myself picking three focal points to base my efforts on. Usually it's character based, but also it's genre and actor being the minor focus of any movie purchase.
I've recently been able to obtain eight movies in the Charlie Chan series, all starring Warner Oland as Charlie Chan. I also have several of the Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes movies, the 1948 & 1950 Superman movie serials, and a couple of Laurel and Hardy flicks that I happened across while at the video store. My current favorite genre is the detective/mystery movies, with emphasis on Charlie Chan, Sherlock Holmes, and The Saint. My true hobby will always be collecting old time radio shows, but I do enjoy a good movie from time to time.
Dave
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I do have a few movies that I'd like to see on DVD or on TCM, but so far I've not been able to locate any available copies. It seems that the three movies starring Jim and Marion Jordan as Fibber McGee and Molly aren't available, or atleast by my research. I am a huge fan of their radio show, and have been looking for their movies for a while now. I have found several movies based on characters from other radio shows like The Saint and The Shadow, but no trace of Fibber McGee. Hopefully someone will see this, and point me in the right direction.
Dave
What Movie or Movies are You Still Waiting for a DVD Release?
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Just a general response to this thread, and one without a true "target" post.
Many of the people who buy the dvd sets of modern television programs do so because of scheduling conflicts like work or family events that repeatedly cause them to miss their favorite show on a specific night. Granted, that's not the only reason that people buy the box sets of modern/currently airing programs, but it is likely to be the most common reason. I personally prefer having the shows on dvd so I can look back to a previous episode that has a storyline in a more recent episode, that way I'm not wracking my brain trying to remember what happened in episode 3, season 2, just to follow what's happening in episode 13 season 6.
I'm also a huge fan of the movie box sets, and have recently bought several box sets of my favorites. Included in the sets are Charlie Chan, Sherlock Holmes, Abbott and Costello, and a box set of 100 different classic mysteries. I have yet to make a sizeable dent in this new addition to my classic movie collection, I'm at movie 12 of about 130, so I have some major movie watching to do in my spare time. I'm really looking forward to watching the Bulldog Drummond films, as well as the Sherlock Holmes movies, and The Inner Circle, and Inner Sanctum.
I'm also still hardcore into the old time radio programs, and listen to them more than I watch movies, so I really need to take some of my radio time and devote it to catching up on all of these movies that I just bought.
Dave