mrroberts
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I have a dvd of *Too Late For Tears* and its rather bad, the quality of the print that is. The movie itself is a gem and definitely worthy of some restoration help. It may be Lizabeth Scott's best film role, she's a femme fatale of the highest order (really nasty) and Dan Duryea is a prize fall guy, like Mitchum was so often in those noirs. This is great seeing all of this input on this thread and the Dan Duryea site is definitely worth checking out. Has he ever had a night (or a SUTS) on TCM?
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Seems like we should be stating a Waco Johnny Dean fan club.
One of the best things about movies is having these interesting characters even if they are only supporting role characters. Someone writes a screenplay and invents the characters but the real good actors take those characters and develop them into something special , like Dan Duryea does here..-
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It starts up with the obvious, I like a lot of "classic" movies and by checking out this site I can learn a lot more about the films and the actors. I can learn about other films that may interest me and then make the effort to check them out. Its a place to come where there are other people who have a similar high level of interest. Lets face it, if you mention the name "Dan Duryea" to most people in the general public they will not know who you are talking about. But say it here and you get instant response and knowledgeable people who can discuss the man and his films. I do often wonder why with a TCM audience of several million people and most do some time on the internet that we only have regular participation by a literal handful of people. I know there are some posters who set a low bar for discussions, but why does that scare off some new people from getting involved? I feel that there are a number of posters here who are worth interacting with, agree on things or disagree on things, as long as there's a level of respect going.
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Waco Johnny Dean as played by Duryea is a really fascinating character. He's vicious, ruthless and very sly. When he's confronting Shelly Winters' husband Steve (a very weak, cowardly fellow) Dean has no problem pushing him around. Later on when he meets up with a real tough guy, Dutch Henry Brown, Dean meekly backs off and lets Dutch be the boss. If the story had gone on differently (no James Stewart intervening) and the bad guys pull off the robbery and make their getaway I believe that Waco Johnny Dean would have managed to double cross Dutch Henry , killing Dutch and taking all of the loot and the rifle and the girl. That's just the kind of guy Waco Johnny Dean was, and Dan Duryea plays the character so very well.
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The more I think about this I guess the only time EGR did an actual bio film was as Dr Ehrlich. I have such a high opinion of Mr Robinson's work that I am just thinking he did several bios. Like we sometimes think that our heroes actually did walk on water
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I know there's always an exception to every rule but it seems it takes a real life nice guy to play a great film bad guy. Dan Duryea fits the rule. Just like Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, Richard Widmark, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Palance, Robert Ryan, etc, etc. Maybe its just because they are good actors dedicated to their work or , I don't know. Is there an answer? Does this mean that real life bad people are only good at playing good guys?
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Both James Cagney and Edward G Robinson did several films that were biographies, playing real life persons of note. Both actors did very well in those efforts. Unless I am forgetting a film, Humphrey Bogart never played such a role. I'm not sure if that says anything about an actors talent, if Bogart had had the chance maybe he would have done well, although I'm having trouble imagining who Bogart could have portrayed.
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Welcome to the boards "dirtyape" , curious as to how you picked that name? As Misswonderly just said, your best bet is to check out the monthly schedule and make a few notes as to what to potentially watch. Hopefully you can record, some of the films you may find most attractive may be on at bad times (like 3:30 am on Thursday morning). With your 12 year old daughter , you have to be the judge as to what she will enjoy watching, or what you may consider appropriate for her. I'd like to think that most of the older films are "safe" because of the code standards that they had to meet, but they can still be very adult in the subject matter. *The Time Machine* was a fascinating sci fi type of film in its day and still plays very well today. And its nothing of concern for kid viewing in my opinion. *His Girl Friday* is a great 30's screwball comedy and I don't think you can go wrong with any of them ( *My Man Godfrey* is my personal favorite). And keep an eye out for any of the William Powell / Myrna Loy Thin Man films. Everyone should like those.
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Please don't misunderstand me, maybe I was careless with my words. Dan Duryea was a busy guy right until the end of his life, He passed away about a year after the Winchester remake, and he did several other roles in that time. Hard to believe he was only 61 years old at his death, he had been in so many films for so long (like the Bogart wartime film "Sahara").
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If during a 24 hour period, and figuring there are at least 12 films being shown, TCM manages to satisfy everyone with at least 3 or 4 films that they will like, I think they are doing a damn good job. Anyone that HAS to watch a dozen movies a day needs some help anyway. This is not directed at any one particular person, but if the shoe fits......
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I have the most recent DVD release of *Mister Roberts* . Along with some interesting commentary from Jack Lemmon (I believe that was done shortly before his passing) the DVD has the Ed Sullivan show with Cagney, Fonda, and Lemmon doing scenes from the movie. Two bits, one with Pulver unintentionally meeting the Captain "How long have you been on board Pulver?" . And they do the VERY intense confrontation between Roberts and the Captain in his cabin when they almost come to blows.
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*Libeled Lady* is on again in the Essentials time spot. The four stars all shine in this great screwball comedy. So sad though, Jean Harlow was gone soon after this
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It is no contest when comparing this film to the James Stewart original which is a great western. Still when one looks at the cast in this "remake" it seems worth checking out. Unfortunately this film was Dan Duryea's swan song, he passed away soon after doing this. And he was a very good character actor, his work in the original film was one of his personal best.
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On youtube under "warner brothers bloopers" from 1936 to 1947 , there are quite a few outtakes of our 3 stars.
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One film that comes to mind immediately, it was on just the other night and I have never watched from start to finish, *Citizen Kane* . I know its the "greatest" film of all time but I still don't get it.
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Robinson's cameo on the "Batman" tv show was like many other actors who made appearances on that show. Whenever Batman and Robin were scaling the side of a building (it was so obvious that the camera was on its side and they were walking, not climbing a vertical face) someone's head would pop out of a window and make some comment to Batman who would reply to the "average law abiding citizen". I clearly remember Eddie's cameo because it was on the famous "crossover" show when The Green Hornet and Kato visited Gotham City. This tv list doesn't have Eddie's appearance on Laugh In. He is dressed very distinguished looking and talks to "dumb" Goldie Hawn. I forget the exact words but she asks about his art work and he replies "I was framed , see!"
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Bowie and that whole glam rock thing never did anything for me, sorry
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"Carla" was really a sweetie, just ask "Diane"
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Sepiatone, I vaguely remember an episode of "Law and Order SVU" when they had arrested a murderer who they all believed was mentally disturbed. But he was also wanted in another state (Mississippi I believe) and that state wanted to extradite him. If they got him back he most definitely would get the death sentence. So it came down to the states contesting with each other. Sort of like *I Was A Fugitive From A Chain Gang* story.
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It is sad.
A lot more people watch Monday night wrestling than TCM. And it wouldn't matter what TCM was showing. I guess I have to take comfort in being part of the intellectual minority.Edited by: mrroberts on Oct 2, 2013 3:25 PM
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From Robinson's book, "All My Yesterdays" (title inspired by "All My Sons") ; Eddie's favorite of his own films was *Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet* . He was proud of the film, his own performance, and the serious of the subject matter. This gives some insight to the man (EGR) and his character. While he appreciated the entertainment value of films he also looked at filmmaking as a form of art, and he wanted to be part of that process. He treasured the opportunities to work in films that would be thought of as "art".
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I believe the application of the death penalty (or having the sentence being put on hold) varies from state to state (would the state with 5 letters, starts with a "T" care?) . One sure way to avoid the death penalty in any state; have money.
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Funny that I thought that Cody was eating an apple when he offed Parker (who earlier tried to kill Cody in prison). But as your picture plainly shows it was a chicken leg, my error. "Please don't rub me out boss, it'll never happen again, I swear!"
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Some of those model kits that listed for as little as 99 cents to a buck and a half are now worth several hundred dollars (if in mint or near mint condition and of course unassembled). I built many a kit as a kid (no pro here) and still build one on occasion. I have several old unbuilt kits that are worth some money but I like the particular car so I hope to one day build them for myself. I have collected several Danbury Mint and Franklin Mint replica cars over the years. Some are potentially going to increase in value because both companies are on hard times and the model may never be produced in any form again. But I have always collected things based on whether I like the subject a lot, not on some speculation of a future profit.
Edited by: mrroberts on Oct 2, 2013 12:24 PM
One of the best things about movies is having these interesting characters even if they are only supporting role characters. Someone writes a screenplay and invents the characters but the real good actors take those characters and develop them into something special , like Dan Duryea does here..
With Six You Get Eggrolls.... funny!
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Doris Day was down right charming and funny in these movies and Brian Keith was a good male lead for her. But these films really went out of style in a hurry in the later sixties. This film had been on TCM recently and was discussed briefly on the boards . George Carlin makes his film debut here, of course his claim to fame isn't his film career. Both Jamie Farr and William Christopher of MASH fame are in this film. Also the stunning Elaine Devry is present and I never knew (until a few minutes ago) that she was married to Mickey Rooney. Of course who wasn't married to Mickey at one time or another?