Bronxgirl48

Thanks, Frank. . I didn't know what to expect going into DESERT FURY and now it's one of my favorite noirs. Was really knocked out by Wendell Corey and Lizabeth Scott. And Mary Astor as the tough sister is superb but then she always is. This is really a cult classic.

Miss G, I cannot express to you my thanks for that magnificent cd link. I clicked on the title, and have been in heaven for the past hour or so listening to it... And then I clicked in TRIBUTE TO A BAD MAN, with that beautiful main theme. I'll get them both. And if THAT weren't enough, you've posted another exquisite photo of Stuart. I bow down to you.. Stu, baby, get ready for the hugs from me, Miss Goddess, and Duke.

Wow -- I didn't know Cagney was in a second western (of sorts) Bogie with a mustache? Doesn't look too flattering, lol. Thanks so much for that info.

Ah, thanks for delving into him (so to speak)! He's from California? I thought he was a Southern boy -- he always had that accent. Wasn't he from Virginia like Randolph Scott? He DOES look shorter next to Duke. I'm obsessed with that stirring score from THE COMANCHEROS. I love it to death. I'm playing that trailer over and over, to hear it (and look at Stuart kissing Ina) Good thinking on Wayne's part not to immediately kick Nehemiah in the butt for that insult. He knew if he did, he'd be permanently hangin' from that scaffold. Stuart is about 80 now and well fixed. I'll fly out next week. Don't tell Duane. Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

The only time he used that flatness to his advantage was as the smooth-talking preppie killer in A KISS BEFORE DYING.

I actually like men not too tall and not too short. I prefer lookin' at 'em straight in the eye -- neither up nor down. OMG that Plummer photo as Antony -- pant! pant! Really captures Christopher's persona, doesn't it?? I've heard over the years that Wagner was and is a real gent. He and Jill make a good-looking couple. I've got to put THE HIGH COMMISSIONER on my list. You know how much I also love Rod. I wouldn't know where to look either.

Thanks! Maybe the Western Channel will show RUN FOR COVER. Now I want to see everything that Whitman ever did. I think I saw THE MARK decades ago, but don't really remember it. Strong subject matter.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR WHITMAN!!! Beautiful!!! I saw 10 NORTH FREDERICK a long time ago. Coop looked damned good.

Girls, I just saw DESERT FURY. It's unique, all right, Miss G! CineMaven, it's a gem! Where do I START??? First of all, does this fit into the category of western noir? Unlike Wendell Cory (auspicious debut is putting it mildly; HE STEALS THE PICTURE) I like the desert (he wants to scram out of there) -- and this has the most awesome Southwest scenery since another color noir, LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN. Welcome to "Chuckawalla"!! I'd only seen Lizabeth Scott once, in THE STRANGE LOVE OF MARTHA IVERS, and wasn't too impressed. (her part had some bad dialogue) That's all changed now. From the first shot of her striking face in the car, she immediately held my attention. Vulnerable, willful, tomboyish yet very sexy, with that distinctive husky voice, I was mesmerized. Now on to Mary Astor, an unsung screen beauty, and one of its greatest underrated actresses. She must have loved getting away from playing mothers and into the role of Fritzi, Lizzie's mother. Her scenes with Scott crackle. All the dialogue does. Burt is the upright sheriff, and he's already showing his distinctive quiet power. The relationships between the characters are fascinating, and very twisted, especially Eddie (a sinister John Hodiak) and his "nursemaid" (as he calls him) Johnny, played by Wendell. I won't give anything away, except to say that alter egos and the Jekyll/Hyde story play a part. Seems Eddie's wife met with a nasty "accident" on a bridge. Who knocked her off? I love this movie. Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

My Scots guy was a little conflicted -- he was always thinking of his ex-wife. Oh, well, but he gave me some beautiful pictures he took of Scottish castles, and a book of Scottish idioms. (some really hilarious) Lovely photo of Burt as Happer.

Miss G, might there be a photo of Stuart Whitman in your great gallery of pictures?

Another Christopher Plummer fan!!!! I said the name! AHHH! (like in BYE, BYE BIRDIE, lol) I'm rarther partial to shorter guys, so it's no problem for me! (although.....HOW short?) When "Swann" takes Daisy in his arms and fiercely kisses her, and she kisses back, my girlfriend and I always lost it. You met him and he was nice??? OMG -- he always seemed like he'd be arrogant, but I guess that's just the parts he played. Am I the only one who doesn't like Robert Wagner's VOICE? It's always this MONOTONE. Not that it takes anything away from his wonderful preppie good looks. (he was really good in A KISS BEFORE DYING. Poor Joanne!) Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

I'm not crazy about the ending either. I love Victor's "Lone Star Man" song. Denis Lawson as Gordon was a bit of a hearthrob for me in this movie. I used to date a Scots guy..... Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

Oh, yes, I'm a big Eddie fan.

LOL, yeah, Kevin does a great Burt! (and I love his Pacino too) Haven't seen VENGEANCE VALLEY; Robert Walker is an added bonus. Or THE LEOPARD. I'm going to watch all of DESERT FURY -- it's on YouTube! Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

Love Ken's voice. And Victor -- "Sing it, blast ya!" I too wonder about that overturned glass. I love all their expressions as they're listening to the music, especially J. Carrol Naish's. It of course would have the most significance for him really. Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

movieman, look what I just found! I love Stuart's moves on that horse. And what a GREAT opening shot for a t.v. show! My Whitman crush is intensifying.

I wrote BAD MAN comments in my reply to Frank about THE OKLAHOMA KID but it seems to have disappeared. So I'll repeat: Cagney was GREAT as Jeremy! None of his familiar mannerisms, he really inhabited that part. Wonderful as a love story; nice Hollywood debut for Irene; I like that she doesn't overplay. Beautiful Rozsa score too; and Vic Morrow was terrific as always. Gorgeous scenery, loved the spread. I really enjoyed this one. Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

Hey, Fred, I loved it! What a treat!! Cagney looks comfortable on a horse; he really was a country guy at heart IRL and I think had a ranch and raised horses so the part wasn't as much a stretch as one might imagine. In true 30's Warner's fashion he's still playing the bad good-guy and he does have a gun, and he's still looking for Snidley Whiplash, er, no, I mean Bogie as Whip McCord and they do have a final showdown, so it's familiar, only with western garb and sets. My favorite scene was Jimmy singing a Spanish lullaby to an infant and playing the guitar, and you can tell it's really him strumming. I wished there were more interludes like that, and with him and Rosemary Lane. I was so disappointed it wasn't in color; would've been great. I consider this a real western and not just a curio. Lively paced, flowed well. Loved their sideburns. Bogie looked good all in black and I liked his performance. "I don't want to play in your yard....." Jimmy is great in TRIBUTE TO A BAD MAN -- no Cagney mannerisms at all; he really inhabits Jeremy. Beautiful Rozsa theme; spectacular scenery; good Morrow and Irene. I enjoyed this very much. Can you recommend any other Cagney westerns? Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

Frank -- I LOVE that top photo! Whoo-whoo! Thanks so much! Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

Ladies, for your delectation:

I've heard of this movie but never seen it; thanks for bringing it to my attention! And I'm sure there are a lot of scenes with Burt bare-chested, and I bet he STILL looks good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgF3b-KG2VA&feature=related And Burt Lancaster is in it too. Scots-o-****, don't miss this. Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

I love this scene: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnT2BxDnpRQ Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

I'm so glad I just found this on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMR9Lj33acY I can't get enough of that score. Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48