Hibi
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She Couldnt Say No? I wanted to record that as I'd never seen it, but as usual my dvr is clogged with movies I still havent watched and there isnt room.
I think Angel Face might be the only film where Jean played an out and out villainess. I havent seen every one of her films, but I cant recall her ever playing someone really nasty except in this one.
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SO SAD. I thought she was in her 50s, but not THAT young. I knew who she was back then, but hadnt seen any of her old movies......has anyone written a bio on her? (I dont think so) Long overdue! I dont know much about her........
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I was just too tired and I recorded it for future viewing (not like I havent seen it before) Any comments from first timers?
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SUPER SIZED? LOL.
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Yes. Dont understand why Rod Taylor never really made it. He seemed on the brink for most of the 60s but never really made it to the top tier.........
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Just for the record, Sheridan's tv show (Pistols and Petticoats) wasnt a hit. It ran one season. I vaguely remember the show (a western comedy half hr show) I remember her having to drop out of the show due to illness about midway through. I think she died after it was cancelled not long after. I didnt really know who she was back then. I know she wasnt that old........
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LOL. I'd all but forgotten Camilla Sparv. But they live on at imdb!
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Yes. I didnt watch the show but I remember that. It seemed like whoever played that character was jinxed. Baxter wasnt really that old either. I think she suffered a stroke while walking down a street....
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I remember in an interview when Bette Davis was filming the series she said they should call the show BROTHEL not HOTEL. (Gotta love Bette! LOL)........ Too bad she couldnt have stayed in the show as it would've been a good part for her.........
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Was Jeanne Rochefort the Catharine Spaak character? If so, that doesnt surprise me. She seemed to be shoehorned into the film to provide some sex/love interest.........
I didnt understand that remark Michael Rennie made to Merle about despising her. Seemed at the very least, ungrateful, as she spent the whole film trying to save his *** and even trying to take the blame at the end. Seemed like there was some missing info there that didnt make it into the film......
Someone made the remark that Spaak was 22 when she made the film, but it was her character in the film that was 22. I suspect that Spaak was somewhat older than that. I know that she appeared some years earlier in a European film with Bette Davis called the Empty Canvas.....
Edited by: Hibi on Jun 21, 2011 3:14 PM
Did some checking. As it turns out Catharine Spaak was 32 (or 31) when the film was made, so maybe she needed a little diffusion to pass for a 22 year old.........
Edited by: Hibi on Jun 21, 2011 3:49 PM
Odd that the ending is so different from the novel (considering Hailey got co-writing credit for the screenplay) In the film the hotel is going to be demolished to make way for a skyscraper......
Edited by: Hibi on Jun 21, 2011 3:51 PM
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How was the movie different from the novel? Were characters dropped/added? Plots too?
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Oh, I meant how different the film was from the novel. RO did mention the series and how they changed the sex of the owner with Bette. Yes, RO did mention Merle wore her own baubles. Gorgeous! That turquoise necklace (if that's what it was) was to die for.....
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Not all the way though. You only saw her bare back. LOL.
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I had never seen the whole movie before and enjoyed it. Yes, it was slow at times (I was bored with most of the Catharine Spaak subplot for instance). But I liked the intrigue and soap opera of it all. Plus Carmen Mcrae singing! (wish there had been more of her) Was that hotel lobby a set? Had really nice production values. I enjoyed seeing Merle Oberon too. (dressed to the nines in every scene) though not her elaborate hairpieces (hate 60's hairdos!) Loved her jewels!
I wonder how different it was from the book? Someone here said they changed things.......I'm sure the tv show was far racier (given the times.......)
Edited by: Hibi on Jun 21, 2011 11:56 AM
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LOL! Fits though.
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Her new release is called My Heart and is supposed to be released in the U.K. in Sept. (no word on the U.S. release yet) It contains unreleased recordings she made from her tv show period. I know Terry sings on one song........I think there may be other unreleased material as well. No word on the box set of songs she picked from her recording career..........
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I agree with others, 50 Foot Woman could've been a better film with a better script (even with the Grade Z special effects). It just goes nowhere and ends so abruptly. Why did the spaceman make her a giant? And why did he and Allison walk in slow motion? Why didnt he take her with him? (He didnt look like the type that would attract a normal woman!)
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How did Allison fit in that bedroom when she was supposed to be 50 feet long??? (when she was chained up) I know, Dont ask!
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The movie was so blatantly sexist (even for a 50s movie) I wondered if it was a big put on? I also wondered (like RO) what Ben Hecht thought of it! LOL.
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The movie was more visually humorous than verbally (except for I hate dat Qveen!) All those women running around in heels and miniskirts (how convenient they spoke English too!) Except for Zsa Zsa who wore long glamorous gowns!
I think this is the only film that she not only got TOP BILLING but sole OVER THE TITLE BILLING. Though her part is probably smaller than any of the space men......I loved the queen! (or should I say qveen!)
I was cackling during the scene in Zsa's laboratory (she does experiments dressed like that???)
Edited by: Hibi on Jun 20, 2011 10:33 AM
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That's ok. I can live w/out it. LOL.
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I wound up falling asleep during 50 Foot Woman, but I did enjoy Allison Hayes in what I saw of it. I'm glad I recorded it, so will see what I missed this wknd. That cheesy looking hand was hilarious. Even as kid I laughed at that part! So cheap looking. I agree, there wasnt enough of the transformation of her at the end. The movie ends too soon!
You lasted longer during Teen Giants than I did. I turned it off after the first scene. LOL. Looked like a teen beach party movie.......
Edited by: Hibi on Jun 17, 2011 11:18 AM
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What is her daughter in court about?
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LOL. Jayne's true talent........
I HATE ZAT QUEEN!
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I know. LOL. The film is full of sexist comments. Almost feels like a send up, but I doubt it was.......