mrroberts
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I have been collecting movie stills pictures (most are just reprints) for some time now. I only do it as a hobby, if I like the pic, and the price is reasonable, I might buy it. Like any collectable, if its original and in good shape it should have some value, the subject has a lot to do with the value as well. According to wiki, the film itself is considered lost, but anything's possible, lost films are being found all the time. I did an "images" search, is your picture one of the ones shown? If you like the pic, keep it, unless someone offers you a price you can't refuse (and just make a copy to keep).
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"Rosebud". I just remembered the episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show where the subject was why they gave their son "Rosebud" for a middle name.
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Thanks for the link, great stuff.
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I believe Henry Fonda had a problem with watching himself on the big screen, supposedly there were many of his own films that he never watched. And many actors (Jimmy Stewart comes to mind) hated watching the rushes while they were making the films.
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Rex is just a sequel of his old man, Buddy.
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I have a problem with posters who post about problems with other posters. Say that 10 times fast.
Edited by: mrroberts on Aug 15, 2011 12:54 PM
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*His Girl Friday* is definitely a fun film but trying to keep up with all of the dialogue can mess with your head. Finance, you said it, dialogue wise its all about the rhythm. Two weeks from now is my vote for best pure comedy, *My Man Godfrey*. William Powell, a great supporting cast, and Carole Lombard (who I can just sit and look at all day.)
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When Ben did the intro for *Anatomy Of A Murder* last night he didn't mention Lee Remick. That is unforgivable. Usually I think Ben does a good job.
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Kim Novak walked away from her career (I think Marilyn's experience had something to do with that). Kim also had to deal with Harry Cohn , that would make anyone a little cynical. It definitety was (is?) tougher for the females.
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It was my original intent to make a comment about the lack of any reference to Edmond O'Brien in either the intro or exit commentary by RO and AB. Edmond O'Brien gives his usual strong performance in "Liberty Valance", I don't know if it was Oscar worthy but he deserves recognition for it.
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Since Pompey wouldn't get a drink at the bar, I guess he drinks cactus juice.
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*Roadhouse* 1948
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*Meet John Doe*
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James Stewart was in *Anatomy Of A Murder* with Lee Remick
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Actually I believe Edmond O Brien (Mr Peabody) killed Liberty Valance. The day before the shooting, Mr Peabody slipped some "luminous poison" in Liberty's drink. So just as Liberty raised his gun to shoot Rance Stoddard the poison took affect. Liberty was already "D.O.A." when the shots rang out. Therefore, Mr Peabody, editor and janitor of the Shinbone Star should have gotten credit for killing Liberty Valance. And Peabody should have gotten the girl and became the U S Senator. And Rance Stoddard and Tom Doniphon would have both become the new town drunks.
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I used to be able to reference ALL of my previous posts. When I clicked on my "name" I got the most recent posts, but I could go one step further and see everything from my first day entry (it was like looking through a photo album).
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I was in the process of trying to put together a response to this thread, but fortunately Clore got here first and put my similar thoughts into words. "its a matter of it really being of little importance." Couldn't have said it better.
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What? No "Casablanca" ? (Somebody has to complain about something, right? ) Actually I wish TCM could get *We're No Angels* to air. A great cast and its Bogie in a comedy. Also one of his last films. But alas, its a Paramount flick.
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Loy, Myrna
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*Duel* (1971)
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James Cagney was in *Mister Roberts* with William Powell
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The reference to 800 roles must be for his work on the stage as well as film appearances. But like many character actors, he probably did more film work then is listed on IMDb, his name just isn't listed in the credits. His name (Meek) certainly fits the image of many of his characters, but his bio states he emigrated from Scotland to the U.S. and at the age of 19/20 he served in the military during the Spanish-American War. Like so many other good "characters", he shows up in a lot of films and plays his part well. I was trying to remember him in a film I saw this past year, where he plays a character very unlike his usual timid, nervous (Don Knotts before Don Knotts) guy. Its *Nick Carter, Master Detective* starring Walter Pidgeon. Donald Meek plays a wiry, resourceful guy who helps the detective solve the case.
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I like the second photo, look at the "helper" engine pulling those diesels . My first trip out there had me going south on I-25 (Colorado into New Mexico) , on the up grade I was passing a long freight also climbing the grade. Today's trains with all those container flat cars sure are boring to watch though.
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Compared to 90% of the garbage that makes up today's movies and TV, those 30's movies (even the low budget, assembly line ones) all look like classics.
Stars Who Hated Their Careers, Studios, Hollywood
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Deanna Durbin walked away from her film career; she was still in her 20's and major box office, but apparently was glad to get away and never come back.