CineMaven

I am scared stiff to, once again, put my heart on my sleeve to reveal how I feel...but now you've hit the silver lode in mentioning one of my very favorite actors from the 40's...LIZABETH SCOTT. I don't think I walk alone in my admiration for this star. Now it could be the company she keeps when she's often likened to Bacall. They both have that throaty sexy husky voice. They both worked with Bogart but that would be your pitfall if you think that they were both two of a kind. There was something of a victim...a hurt...a vulnerability that Scott expresses more so than Bacall. She's worked with Kirk and Burt and Victor and Powell (Dick) and Charlton and Henreid and Cummings and DeFore and let's not leave out Mitchum and Ryan. They were not bad for each other. She acquitted herself nicely with each of her leading men. And they were paid in full if they got the chance to kiss her. Lucky dawg! I hope I haven't made a mockery trying to incorporate her movie titles to express my thoughts on one of the gems of the 40's: Lizabeth Scott. My OTHER favorite will be on TCM at 12:30pm EST in "TALL IN THE SADDLE." ELLA RAINES (PS--see if you can pick out the movie references.)

You'll get a chance to experience Ella Raines Saturday afternoon. I see she's coming on in "TALL IN THE SADDLE." She's so lovely to look at and wonderful to watch. And she stops John Wayne dead in his tracks, doesn't she.

I always found Keir Dullea very unsettling; ever since "David & Lisa." Carol Lynley reminded me so much of Joanne Woodward. What a wacky pair they were. (I've NEVER talked to my brother while he was in the bathtub). I've avoided this pix for years. So today I'm making myself watch this. Very interesting. Looks like it really captured mad, mod London of the 60's. Olivier is very good and Noel Coward...smarmy, oily and great voice. When she had the chance to escape through the front door, why did she stay within the house? It was very unsettling the psychosexual byplay between them. Well, I've watched it and won't ever have to watch it again. Creeeeeepy!

Well...well now. Those pix are lovely. I sing her praises. I sing of Dee. Thank you.

Hmmmm...Henreid may not be acting. I mean after all...did you see any sexual tension between him and Ingrid Bergman in "Casablanca"?? I rest my flimsy case.

Sarah...do you really want to be pushing up daisies for Dee & Darin? For all eternity??? I dunno...Think about it.

Is it at all possible, that McLeod could be Preston Foster in drag? That's the only explanation that seems plausible considering the astounding resemblance. Wow. Now back to Anne Francis...

Well I had to get your attention somehow, didn't I? This is my second time seeing "Meet the Stewarts" an innocuous little comedy from 1942. And I am stunned, enthralled and in love with Frances Dee. Yeah, she played a silly little housewife, but there was something underneath that...something about Dee that has totally captivated me. She was luminescent, enchanting and straightforward. You know, to be honest with you folks, I can't quite put my feelings into words on the effect she had on me. It made me seek her out in "I WALK WITH A ZOMBIE" and "LOVE IS A RACKET" and "KEEP 'EM ROLLING." I will force myself to take another look at "LITTLE WOMEN" to catch her. I'll have to find "OF HUMAN BONDAGE" becuz she's in it. There's something about her (and Margaret Lindsay) that really touch me. There was a shot of Dee in "SO ENDS OUR NIGHT" that defies any close up Leigh got in "GWTW" or Novak in "VERTIGO" or even the great Garbo in "QUEEN CHRISTINA." I'm sure I haven't scratched the surface of the oeuvre of Dee. Okay...go on. I deserve it. I dared wear my heart on my sleeve on this wacky and wild west Message Board. Go on. Slap some good sense into me. Tell me your thoughts on Frances Dee.

Sarah...don't die over THAT foursome. (Don't think Darin & Dee were strong enough). You want a foursome to die over: See "Libeled Lady" with William Powell...Myrna Loy...Spencer Tracy and HARLOW. Now that's a foursome. P.S. With Day & Hudson...I think I'd put Paula Prentiss in there. She was a gorgeous statuesque brunette and had wonderful comedic timing. I need time to think of a fourth.

OMG! Preston Foster?? Funny! But who the heck was checking out McLeod when you could drool over Honey West? So Young. Soooooooooo baad!

"I bet you thought this thread was about you." But you'd have been wrong Jake. The ninny is......is.... aww nuts!

Say, I respectfully submit...aren't Taureans 'bull' headed? Capricorns are level headed. Ask anyone. Go on...

"They" are right. Also... Capricorns are the salt of the earth. But stay away from Leos and Scorpios. BTW...who's the ninny? Hey, you have him/her on IGNORE. (S)he won't see it. C'mon..you can tell us Prince.

I agree with you Lafitte...but as Madeleine's real persona (Judy) I still liked her and felt for her dilemma. "WIll you love me if I let you..."

I'm ALSO a Capricorn...January 18th, 19__. IGNORE...IGNORE!!

I can't read your question. I have you on IGNORE. No seriously...I have used the IGNORE button. And no doubt, it's been used on me as well.

"Well, I suppose we can start an 'Evil Chester Morris' thread." Okay...here goes: I thought Chester was pretty evil in "She Creature." As for "Crime Doctor" I'm lovin' my girl Margaret Lindsay.

Cheaper by the Dozen. You've made a great point Jack.

You're soooooooooo right Violets. It was actually quite distracting and frightening...but dang...ya gotta love her. (Well some of us).

Alice Faye and Jeanne Crain makes me smile. So pretty...so likable.

Uh-oh!

Prima...I haven't heard from you on the Boards in a month of Sundays. How's it going? I'm a fan of Norma's and Joan's. But I agree that there was something more natural and playful about Norma in her roles, than Joan. Joanie was intense. Kind of actress-y. (And truth be told, Norma was as well). But I've seen Norma in some pre-code flicks with Robert Montgomery, and I swear I couldn't see the strings. But maybe that's why I love Joan. I see the strings...and I don't mind. Do you think, PrimaDonna, that we are looking at Joan & Norma & Harding & Dunne & Hepburn et al with 21st century eyes... that acting styles changed? What are your thoughts on that. When Norma told Gable: "...put 'em around me," I was hers for life. At least for me, there's room for everybody that shone in Hollywood.

D'ya think they can perhaps title the Friday segment: UNDERGROUND CAMP CLASSICS?? This way folks have an idea of what they're getting?

Sounds good. Bad thing is I live here in NYC. Now my sister lives in Killeen...but she's not so much into classic films. Where did she get her genes?

Syrup...you must be a newbie here. And I don't know who the heck you are. I've never seen you in these here parts. But you've won my heart ;-) mentioning "Choose Me." That was a GREAT movie. Loved Lesley Ann Warren AND Rae Dawn Chong in it. Loved the movie posters in her apartment. And I thought Carradine was very charming. He kisses a girl...he wants to marry her. And why not. GREAT choice of Underground films! I must've have seen "Choose Me" six times when it was first released. (I'd like TCM to throw in "The Howling" while they're at it).