FrankGrimes

That's so very sweet of you to say FG. I only speak the truth, CB. I knew that you've gotten along just fine without the latin spice ! Ha! Yes, but I'm very greedy. Latin spice has a nice kick to it. You know who else misses you around here, don't you?

I suppose that my absence answers that question Uh-huh. I see that things are the same around here and that's good. If you say so, CB. You've been missed, though. The night shift hasn't been the same.

I'm faking it. Are you still busy at school?

Hola, extra?o! D?nde has estado?

Hi, Disquisitive Di -- **** musings, eh? That doesn't sound like you. Does this happen in other films or do they show bogus titles on the marquee? The first film that I thought of when you mentioned this was The Last Picture Show and, yes, Peter Bogdanovich chose a couple of the films playing at the Royal (The Father of the Bride and Red River) for good reason. I haven't bought the Daisy Kenyon DVD yet, so I have no idea what the meaning would be behind Mr. Lucky and The Woman in the Window being listed on the marquee. This Lang fan is curious to know, that's for sure. Does anyone know what film is playing on the television and what film it's from in the following cap?:

Hey, Gery! -- I really liked the Ida Lupino and Hedy Lamarr productions you posted. Those were terrific. I liked seeing the different looks for Hedy. Hi, ButterscotchGREER -- You can put me down as a fan of Greer in the polka dot dress. She looks lovely in that pic. Can you make a dress like that? I loved seeing Helen Mirren! She's very pretty in those caps. And Ken is right, she has sexy legs. I could have done without her friend, though.

You've mentioned a lot of great characters I missed and Dr. Mabuse looks intriguing. I'm ashamed to say I haven't seen the film yet. I love Fritz Lang's Dr. Mabuse character. I think you'd like the character. Lang made three films about Mabuse and all three films reside in my Lang top ten. The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is my favorite of the three. Frankie, I could just hug you for adding a screen cap of Gwynplaine. Thanks! You're welcome! But do you think it's wise for a wolf to accept a hug from a cephalopod? I'll take my chances.

Wasn't I always polite and ask please and say thank-you for the tender mercies that you bequeathed with your screen caps? I know a couple of the gals ran roughshod over you but I tried not to. Guess I'll go back to be older than dirt and eat some worms. See, Kyle, this is how it's done. Just when a guy's to get tough, he's confronted with sad eyes. I'm such a pushover. By the way, Lynn, would a Ford woman really turn sad? Something tells me they'd give it back just as hard as they'd get it... at first.

Hi, ButterscotchGRACE -- You seem to enjoy smacking me around more and more. I wonder who taught you this bad "finishing school" habit? Hmmmm. She did not! She didn't know how to tell the Scott family dinner was served. that falls under her personality category of shyness and innocence though, that doesnt count. heehee! There's always an excuse with you. Why couldn't they? He was madly in love with her. Don't you think Paul was man enough to handle the circumstances that come with marrying the family maid? it wasnt a matter of if HE could handle it. it was a matter of gossip and pride, and what other people would think of the situation. yes paul was MUCH man enough to handle any of it, but then again he wasnt thinking of what other people would think of that. he was only thinking aobut them and forgetting about the rest of the world. Paul could have handled the gossip, but Mary didn't believe in him. She thought he was a weak man. Why did Mary have to think so little of Paul? Why did she insist on breaking his heart? She wasn't a witch! Sweet Louise was in love with Paul until Mary came along and stole him from her. And who does Paul end up marrying? Louise. She was willing to love him. She didn't abandon him. She stuck with him. louise wasnt in love with paul. she only wanted him for his money, and his looks drew the rest of her mind into it. her greediness was clouding her mind rather than wanting to love him for him and what he did with his family's mill. she didnt care about his wants and needs, she only cared about herself. Louise was a total sweetheart. Didn't you see how she talked so lovingly to Paul at the end of the film? You could tell she loved him dearly. All Mary cared about was herself. She never took into consideration Paul's heart. She broke his heart on purpose. How cruel! Thank goodness for sweet Louise. But he wasn't. He's Paul and Louise's son. yeah but did you see the way louise pushed him aside when she wanted something? the poor baby! mary immidiately became freinds with little paulie because she was friendly and sweet. if louise hadnt have married paul and she came across little paulie ten years later, she wouldnt have treated him as nicely as mary did. heehee! Louise just believed in tough love, that's all. She wanted the best for her son. If Mary was Paul's son, she probably would have put an ocean between them and let someone else raise him. you just hurt april's feelings? Who? She probably doesn't have any feelings to hurt anyways. thats because you trampled on the rest of her poor feelings. poor april. now go give her a hug for saying that. A hug? Hmmmmmm. I bet I know how someone would answer that one. Ha! Garson, Cooper, Young, and Colman films are pretty darn trashy. Lots of sappy stuff. wow! frankiefurter, you are really pushing it. i think you DO take pride in doing this. im not questioning this anymore. i know better. heehee! sappy stuff is always the best way to go.....april would agree with me. I have no idea who this April is you keep referring to. And if she actually agrees with you on sappy stuff always being the way to go, she's got the same trashy taste as you do. Well, yes, I really liked that Mary was very shy at first, but she should have dropped all that shyness later on. She needed to accept Paul's love, not push it away. Poor, poor Paul. she did accept it, but if she had actually shown her love for him than he would have still greater determination to marry her. paula's mother also understood this, that is why she suggested that mary go with connie on her honeymoon to take care of them. Paul's mother was a meddler who helped squash Paul's loving heart. You saw how happy and in love Paul was. Can't a man be happy and in love? I guess not. Why must you women always look to hurt us men? Why? I have to test (or is it tease) you on your favorite films. Are you sure you really want me to watch your films? oh is that why? i was beginning to wonder myself. heehee! i love spreading around the best movies to watch with other people.... So when are you going to send a "best movie" my way? Don't you dare tell me Pride and Prejudice, either. even if the person i am trying to share them with is obssessed with noir movies who scare people out of their wits. heehee! Ohhh, here's the best movies you speak of. I think you need to watch them more. Bonjour, Mrs. Stoddard ( ) -- What kind of man would have the nerve to make a girl angry, laugh, and cry all in a matter of a moment? I can't fathom how Louise could be married to Paul (in Valley of Decision) and not be crazy for him...she must have been frigid. Hmmm....isn't there a slight resemblence between Louise and a certain Quaker bride? Now I see why Mr Grimes is on her side so much.... When I saw the word "frigid", I thought you were going to say "a certain Manhattan blonde." But I guess that's a whole 'nother level of frigidity. Well, after the way they've been trampled upon last night I'm surprised I have any left! Left? You didn't have any to begin with, Fridgy. By the way, can a floozy be frigid? Maybe if she's a living contradiction. Roasted "frankiefurters" on the menu for tonight? Uh-huh. I bet you'll have sauerkraut on yours, Sour Kraut. And look who's criticizing about "trashiness" ---- I never saw so much from you as I read in this thread lately. Trashing poor Theresa's favorites (I wouldn't expect anything less regarding my own) and driving poor Lynn and JackieF out to Monument Valley. I'm going to join the other Mrs. Doniphon now.... And guess who the first person Lynn called out for at Monument Valley? Sound familiar, Hallie? I guess I better head on home: Goddess Feelings Check:

I can't believe you let these women run you around like this. DisGRACEful. Amen. Starting tomorrow, I'm gonna tell those women how it's going to be. It's about time I take charge. I'm sure they will immediately see it my way. I just know it.

What's up, Jeff! -- Didn't have you figured as a hymn singin' man, Scot. heh heh Don't tell me you're gonna take shots at me, too. Theresa treated me terribly today. At least I could find some refuge in your pre-code gallery. Ahhhhhhhhh! Very soothing. Hi, Ray Milland Lover! -- Grace Kelly, Gene Tierney, AND Ava Gardner? I like your style! I also like Dana Andrews a lot.

If not *Harvey you could watch Obsession or The Searchers and still be in my good graces. See, Kyle. A guy needs to be extra careful when it comes to women and their "good GRACEs." It will be Harvey AND The Searchers, Lynn. I don't have access to Obsession right now. And if I'm to buy a certain box set, I will be able to watch another one of your faves. By the way, Kyle, have you spent your magical $200 yet?

"I've been promising and promising some people I'd post my thoughts on a few films. I'm in the rouge." Ahh... Is that like being in the rough? Yeah, it's like being in the rough all right. I'm the ball and they've got the clubs. I'm trying to hide. Or should you be in the Cross-Dressers thread? No, I shouldn't be, but I can think of a "dolled up" actor who would fit over there just fine. Personally, as long as you are going to be up half the night, why not watch Battleship Potemkin ? There's nothing too interesting going on in here tonight. Actually, I've got a lot to get to. I need to dish out some paybacks while I can, there are some other threads I need to post on, and I've got some messages I need to answer. I'm trying to make the rounds while I have the time. And, well, Harvey is a fine film but... it isn't the seminal film that Battleship Potemkin is. I love your passion for Battleship Potemkin, Kyle. I actually didn't expect that from you. I guess you're an all right guy, after all. And no one will call you a poser for not having seen Harvey. Lynn won't call me a "poser" but she'll fill me full of guilty lead. 'Dem Ford women be tough. Even the "Coop Girls" would have to give you that. Are you kidding me? That gang is worse than the Miller gang. I'm lucky to still be alive. I have promised to talk about the High Noon triangle for months now. They are "dying" to kill me on that one. I may have some surprises for them, though.

I haven't watched the film yet (my catchphrase), but I'm completely drawn to it due to its great influence on filmmaking." - FrankGrimes You're such a poser. I know, I know. I've only seen six Hitchcock films, too. Don't tell anyone. Are you planning on catching it tonight / this morning? The restored version that TCM showed last fall is beautiful. I assume it is the same print / presentation tonight. If I watched Battleship Potemkin before Harvey, Lynn would kill me. Harvey is the next film I'm gonna watch. As to when, I'm not sure. I've been promising and promising some people I'd post my thoughts on a few films. I'm in the rouge.

Howdy, SoKyle -- You're a new and vastly improved man. - FrankGrimes It's that Jack LaLanne course I've been taking. Exercise is one thing, but improving one's diet also does wonders. It's always best to cut out the "bad for yous" like John Ford and Gary Cooper. Those two fellas take years off your life. Le Corde I get. (Glad you finally got to it.) Sorry! I'm still licking my wounds from all the shots I took on the board yesterday and today. And to think, I've never taken one single little shot at anyone on this board. Have I mentioned that Ford and Cooper are bad for your health? Have I mentioned that those who actually like them are even worse for one's health? As I was saying, I'm completely innocent and quite angelic. But *Potemkin*? I haven't watched the film yet (my catchphrase), but I'm completely drawn to it due to its great influence on filmmaking. Is FrankGrimes "new and vastly improved" too? Can I get any better? Yes, modesty does come naturally to me. Thanks for asking. Kyle (expecting to get sand kicked in my face) In Hollywood No sand here, but plenty of puddles. I'll splash some puddle water in your face.

Hi, Jeff! -- Your recent run of photos was dazzling! I don't know who Sheila Terry is but I wish I did. She's a knockout. Thanks again for all the photos you post on the board.

What's up, Kylefornia? -- Your tastes have drastically improved over the past couple of weeks. You're a new and vastly improved man. Thanks for the La Corde and Battleship Potemkin posters. Excellent selections.

Oh goody! I'll mark A Woman's Secret in my calendar. I will definitely record it. That makes two of us, Busy Calendar Girl. What box set are you getting????? Now you know exactly what box set I speak of. If it were local, I would have bought it already. But since I have to order it on-line ($51.89 at DD), I'm less impulsive. If I don't get an answer, I could post some Gary Cooper noir pictures.... Well, I gave you an answer. I actually may have a suprise for you tomorrow. My local Borders says a DVD is in-stock, and if it's there, I'll probably buy it and post a cap or two from it. It all depends on how accurate the on-line inventory dealy is at Borders. It's usually pretty accurate.

Good Evening, Miss Gun for Hire! -- I'm very pleased to see you are actually in a film noir mood. I have absolutely no idea how you ended up in such a mood after seeing all those horrid Coop pics you posted earlier on today. Whatever the reason, I'm grateful. Thanks for the run of caps. Nicholas Ray's A Woman's Secret, the one film noir I'm most curious to see. I never knew it had both Maureen O'Hara and Gloria Grahame in it! And I like Melvyn Douglas, too. A Woman's Secret will be airing on TCM on March 28th at 11:15 AM EST. I still have to get Daisy Kenyon on DVD. It will be one of the next DVD purchases I make. The very next one I make may be a box set.

Hi, Jackie F! -- Awesome caps! I think Marilyn looked the prettiest in this movie. Her hair is soft looking, and her skin is so great. The Misfits is the only real "Marilyn" film I have seen. I think she's lovely in the film. Gable can "cook" for me any time.... I figured that would be the case. Hola, Miss G! -- This "lush-ous" floozy thanks you for those screencaps! Which "lush-ous floozy" are we speaking of?

John Huston was definitely the director for her; at the beginning and the end of her career, he brought out the best in her. Wrong, like usual. Fritz Lang was the director for her. Okay, I'm full of it... like usual. Marilyn's "Roslyn" is beautiful through and through and I believe her performance is what makes Roslyn shine. It's hard not to fall in love with Roslyn. The Misfits and The Night of the Iguana are two John Huston films that really exhibit his underrated ability to elicit strong performances from actresses.

If there is one thing this thread has proven it's that there's an abundance of female lushes on this board. I guess it's up to the men to "cook."

You must be the fastest typer in the world. You are fast! Oh, I just love it when Gay tells her that her smile is like the sun comin' up...that's the sweetest compliment. And Marilyn's smile is like sunshine. Actually, I think this ties in with your questions. So what do you think about Marilyn's performance? Were you surprised? Did you think it was good acting? I had never seen a "Marilyn" film until this one, and I'm not sure if The Misfits would be called a "Marilyn" film or not. My first impression was that Marilyn was playing Marilyn. But after going back and posting caps, I've come away with the impression that I LOVED her performance. It's very subtle. Marilyn's reactions to some of the things Gay says to her are beautiful. She knows how to "stop and start." The "sunshine" scene is a perfect example of this. So, yes, I walk away being very impressed by Marilyn's performance in The Misfits. Her performance is very honest and emotional, which is something I will always be drawn to.

Howdy, Missfit! -- Roslyn cried over all of them when they got hurt in the movie. It really is like they were children in a way, boys getting too rambunctious and hurting themselves and she gets all worried about it. She's a "worrier" like me, ha! She even worries about the dog trembling or the bunny about to become rabbit stew. They are all children wishing to be loved. Roslyn's sweet innocence really brings this out in the "boys." Roslyn is definitely a worrier... like you. FYI, men like "worriers" because those types generally make them feel the most needed. It's a good thing she fell in with a basically decent group of guys---now I'm worrying about what could have happened! Roslyn is definitely the kind of girl who could fall in with the wrong kind of crowd and get hurt really bad. She's too trusting and too loving. That scene when Gay starts yelling for his kids just about kills me....I find it very hard to watch. Ever notice the similarity between his daughter's name, "Rosemary", and "Roslyn"? And they're both "size 12". I didn't catch that. Very good. Gay is definitely the strongest of the men but he's been hurt the most by the loss of women in his life. One of the reasons why I like The Misfits so much is because I believe it speaks to how men can become aimless without women in their life. That's mothers, wives, and daughters.

I notice these pictures BROUGHT YOU BACK after you "had to go". Hmmmm....methinks you do protest too much.... Me ears and tail were burning. Methinks I'm getting ROASTED on this board a lot today. Enjoying yourself? I'm gone until later this evening. That's the truth, Roslyn. So y'all can get all your shots in now. Thankfully, I won't be around to witness this flood of Coop pics. This is my desktop, Ang: Au revoir!