mrroberts
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I have driven on that stretch of I-25 on two occasions, very scenic around Raton Pass area. Have to remember to be on my guard if I go through again sometime. I hope to travel out west again someday, maybe rent some burros and do some prospecting. Know any good guides?
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I don't think I would go that far about Charles Laughton, but if we're talking Edward G Robinson, maybe?
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I understand the hat industry donated millions to Abe Lincoln's campaign.
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Arden, Eve
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Ingrid Bergman was in *Spellbound* with Leo G Carroll
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According to what I see on the TCM schedule, *Scarface* is on at 8 PM, est. Right after *G-Men* . The others to follow after *Scarface*.
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Anyone who tries to mess with William Powell will have to deal with his ferocious protector Asta. Nick Charles --- "He'll fight tigers for me".
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You will have to submit 5 page (single spaced) essays daily on the previous days Joel McCrea films (one essay for each film). You will also daily host an intense question and answer session with our "crack" panel of judges specially chosen from these forums (that could be a scary thought).
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Misswonderly, Joel McCrea was chosen for SOTM for December, but I used my executive veto power and substituted William Powell in his place , hope you aren't angry with me?
Of course I am kidding, lets get Mr McCrea on the SOTM for January 2012 -
WILLIAM POWELL is star of the month in December 2011 !
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from *Mister Roberts* : "Will the doctor please report to the Captain's cabin".
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WILLIAM POWELL --- All day, everyday in December 2011 !
Edited by: mrroberts on Aug 8, 2011 6:29 PM
Edited by: mrroberts on Aug 8, 2011 6:30 PM
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In *Rear Window* at the ending. Jimmy picks up the telephone (he's thinking its his cop buddy on the other end) and he just starts blabbing. Then silence, and Jimmy realizes who is on the other end and now the killer knows who the mystery witness (Stewart) is. Then, the heavy footsteps in the hallway, the hall light goes out and then .....
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After last nights broadcast of *Hunchback Of Notre Dame* , along with a whole day of films from the great Charles Laughton, I have to resurrect this thread. I restate my opinion that Charles Laughton should have received the best actor Oscar for 1939. Lots of worthy contenders, but Laughton was the stand out.
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I understand Greer Garson and Larry Fine went to the same hair stylist.
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About the car accident, ever look at a car from the 40's? No air bags, seat belts, safety glass, interior padding, etc. You could get killed in an accident when going only 20 mph.
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My favorite Stewart movie (and I think one of his very best performances) is *Anatomy Of A Murder* . So thinking about that film, there is the scene where Jimmy first meets his client (actually the client's wife) , Laura Manion. Laura (played by one of my all time favorites, Lee Remick) is shamelessly flirting with lawyer Jimmy and he really is struggling to keep her at a distance, a perfect time for him to go into his stammering, "Ah, shucks" kind of character. I can really identify with Jimmy in that moment, how I would be if Lee Remick was practically throwing herself at me.
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To quote the guy in *Blazing Saddles* --- "Now who can argue with that? " " For clearly stating what needed to be said. " "Not only is that authentic frontier gibberish, etc, etc."
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How about someone posting that photo of Mickey Rooney and Jayne Mansfield?
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Its really not fair to judge the early 30's films against the later work. The early stuff was just the beginning, a learning and development time, without it you wouldn't have the later stuff. I think its fascinating how much the film industry progressed in such a short time. And I do find some interesting moments and performances in the early films. That's what history is all about and I applaud TCM for showing it as much as possible.
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Being a car buff, I would say a bio pic of either William C Durant (founder of GM, and who made and lost several fortunes during his life) or Walter P Chrysler (a personal hero of mine) who is a great example of a rags to riches story would make for an even more interesting story. Henry Ford's life is well documented for sure, his success at building a great business empire is obvious, I don't think his personal life offers much of interest. His relationship with his son Edsel was rather tragic, he was a very domineering father who never allowed his son to take over the business (and by all accounts Edsel was a very intelligent and personable young man), and in his later years old Henry very nearly ruined his own company.
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Paulette has a brief appearance in one of Laurel And Hardy's best films , *Pack Up Your Troubles* 1932.
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Looking at the IMDb, Paulette made a lot of uncredited appearances in the early 30's. Several of those films I have. It should be fun trying to find her.
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Paulette Goddard , one of the most beautiful actresses of all time? I'll throw in my two cents and add a dime.
Of course I am kidding, lets get Mr McCrea on the SOTM for January 2012
Favorite Jimmy Stewart "moments"
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In *The Man Who Knew Too Much* , when Jimmy goes to the wrong "Ambrose Chappell" and confronts the men in the shop. He's begging them to let his son go, he won't talk, etc. These poor guys don't know what he's talking about and they think Jimmy's just plain nuts. A "fight" starts as the men try to subdue Stewart, and he struggles to get away.