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Perhaps the movie would indeed have benefitted from the presence of an Aztec Mummy. Still pretty enjoyable, though.

> {quote:title=Bronxgirl48 wrote:}{quote} > OMG, that Conrad Veidt anecdote is A HOOT. Thanks for sharing it with us! > > The McGoohan scarecrow character is based on the old British "Dr. Syn" which I think was even a movie back in the 1930's with none other than George Arliss. I could be completely wrong about this, however. No, you are quite correct, Bronxie. The movie, titled DR. SYN, was released in 1937. Are you aware that the character was also portrayed by none other than Peter Cushing in the 1962 Hammer release NIGHT CREATURES? He was called Dr. Blyss in that film. It's pretty good.

Hi Martin: Yes, I have seen some Dr. Who and all of The Time Tunnel. Since I like history, I really enjoyed Time Tunnel a lot. Today it was 52 and cloudy here. Not too bad. Nightwalker

> {quote:title=Bronxgirl48 wrote:}{quote} > What about ZOMBIE SEPARATION AND DIVORCE? I'm waiting till after I watch ZOMBIE DATE, ZOMBIE COURTSHIP and ZOMBIE NUPTUALS.

It's under "Horror." It's called "Mexican Horror FIlms of the 30s, 40s and 50s", started by Bronxgirl. I've been posting occasional reviews there for about a year. I've also posted other stuff on "Science Fiction" and "Mystery", also.

You're too kind, ILRM. I invite you to check out, if you haven't already, the Mexican horror film thread. Comments/critcisms welcome!

Yes, every so often I dig out my less than 5x5 quality video of this and give it a watch. Something a little different from McGoohan in Secret Agent and The Prisoner!

> {quote:title=dianabat wrote:}{quote} > Okay, so I finally got around to watching The Tingler, which I'd DVR'd. I love this movie -- the cheap, rubber centipede-like 'tingler,' the not-so-scary villian, the frequent Vincent Price exhortations to "scream, scream, scream!" What cheesy fun! > > Anyway, one scene takes place in a movie theater and they used Tol'able David as the film screened. Was it used simply because it was a silent and most likely in the public domain or did William Castle have an ulterior motive? Any ideas? > > Di Hi, Di: The decision to place that part of the film in a silent movie theater was apparently deliberate, possibly because the owner's wife (and one of the victims) was a deaf-mute. Castle's autobiography Step Right Up! I'm Gonna Scare the Pants Off America doesn't really answer the question of whether or not the clip from Tol'able David was deliberate or not, but if I had to guess, I'd say probably not. I think it was just "available."

> {quote:title=JackFavell wrote:}{quote} > Great list, nightwalker! Thanks! > I just saw They Were Expendable yesterday for the first time. whew! Robert Montgomery was great. I agree. John Ford was reluctant to make that movie until he met the real PT boat skipper that Montgomery's character is based on. They both wanted to do right by him. > Also The Long Voyage Home is a great sailor movie. True!

In addition to some of those named previously here: Action In the North Atlantic Away All Boats The Cruel Sea Destination Tokyo The Enemy Below The Frogmen Hellcats of the Navy In Harm's Way In Which We Serve Operation Pacific Pursuit of the Graf Spee Run Silent, Run Deep The Sea Chase Submarine D-1 They Were Expendable War and Remembrance The Winds of War

Connery played Macbeth in a 1961 Canadian television production.

Or Von Richthofen and Brown, 1971, with John Phillip Law.

> {quote:title=MissGoddess wrote:}{quote} I suggested TCM air it again, I hope they do because it looked like something I'd really like. I'm sure they'll play it again. It's been on before, although I couldn't say exactly when.

Hi Martin: Yes, I have seen the first three Star Wars movies. I like the very first one from 1977 the best. Nightwalker

Hi, Miss G: No, I don't think Meeker is simple-minded. Maybe a little strange, but not really "simple." To reveal more might spoil it for you, which you know I don't want to do. And no, the 1986 film of the same is not a remake.

> {quote:title=FredCDobbs wrote:}{quote} I wish I knew who the Chief was because he was a perfect actor. > The Chief was played by Noble Johnson. He was also in THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME, THE MUMMY and MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE (all 1932), as well as UNCONQUERED, 1947 and SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON, 1949. For an excellent book on the film, see The Making of King Kong, by Orville Goldner and George E. Turner, first published in 1976. Goldner was one of the technicians who, under the brilliant direction of Willis H. O'Brien, brought Kong and the other denizens of Skull Island to life. It's a fascinating read and highly recommended. Among other things, it reveals the care and attention to detail that went into animating Kong & co. and shows that the effects were most definitely not "cheap!"

> {quote:title=molo14 wrote:}{quote} Does anyone know of any good books which take an indepth look at particular studio histories? Books that focus on one studio like RKO or Warners and discuss all the politics and infighting as well as the successes and the lighter details. > One such book is Rudy Behlmer's Inside Warner Brothers, which covers the years 1935-1951. It's subtitled The Battles, the Brainstorms, and the Bickering - From the Files of Hollywood's Greatest Studio. It was published by Simon & Schuster in 1985.

> {quote:title=Bronxgirl48 wrote:}{quote} > > Like Bud, nobody believes me!! I believe you, Bronxie, and hope you find out what it was soon. How about this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNwO-9vS4sQ

Oh, well. I tried.

> {quote:title=ILoveRayMilland wrote:}{quote} > How sad! But I am glad he doesn't have to suffer anymore! > > And it is also good that he had a personal relationship with Jesus. His days of pain are over!! I'm glad for that as well.

If there isn't, Kyle, there ought to be.

> {quote:title=ILoveRayMilland wrote:}{quote} > > {quote:title=nightwalker wrote:}{quote} > > Quote? This is no quote. > > > > I'm afraid your "friend" was serious. > > > > And you may be next... > > > O, my goodness! That gave me the best laugh of the day! Glad you liked it, ILRM. I've enjoyed reading your posts on various topics as well.

Hey, Bronxie. Could it have been this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CxaApRtdko

I agree that, while it may be asking a bit much of mainstream movie fans to "sit still" for a month of horror and sci-fi films, you wouldn't get any arguments from me. The only objection might be that "Oscar-worthy" films generally cross all genre lines so that, even in 31 days, you're likely to see films of every kind. To that, I would reply by reminding the objector that science fiction and horror films are genres that are generally overlooked (or perhaps, looked down on) by Oscar, with the exception of the "Best SPFX" or "Best Makeup" categories. Just think, we could have "theme" nights for actors who will never get to be SOTM, like John Abbott. And how about a week dedicated to the oeuvre of directors like William Beaudine, to name just one. Say, I think we've got something here...

No, no, no, Bronxie. You've got it backwards. That actress resembles you.