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Thanks guys, for the info.... I must have had the non-color version, since my funds were limited at the age of 9-12. I just loved the combination of colors in that scene, and later with the red of the cloak just floating in the night sky.....hovering above the unknowing couple. It was a nice shock to me to see it restored like that. You also inadvertently told me something else I wanted to know- that there are scenes missing. Certain parts of the movie bothered me, because, for instance, Mary Philbin would jump from one side of the room to the other, and back. I realized that although it is great to see a restored version, we really do not have the full movie.

Did you watch Chaney the other night? Phantom was AWESOME! I LOVED the red cape scenes...I've never seen the color part before.... I was wondering if the color was new to this version (I haven't seen the movie since I got the 8mm from my library when I was a kid)? I don't remember there being color, but it was so long ago, I might have forgotten. When I was young, I didn't like the movie because of Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry. I thought they were rather stilted. I liked them much better this time.

Ach! Gorgeous pics of Conrad.... How amazing that he can look so different. I love him.....

> {quote:title=Film_Fatale wrote:}{quote} > I do get AMC, but I practically never watch it... except perhaps for *Mad Men*, because the sight of movies getting butchered with pan-and-scan and commercials... it's almost more than I can bear! :0 Oh, I agree. And How!

I don't get FMC. The more I think about it, the more I believe it was AMC. I bet that's why I was not watching carefully, because I couldn't stand the commercials. I do believe that it was a premiere of the letterboxed version, though. I am almost positive.

> {quote:title=Film_Fatale wrote:}{quote} > I don't suppose you'd remember if you watched the old "regular" version or the widescreen transfer with the "Fox Grandeur" version? To me personally it was a revelation to find out there were widescreen movies being made way back in the early 30's. I don't know, but I do believe it was on TCM last year (2007), sometime in late summer or early fall. I think it was right after I got my cable switched so I could get TCM......maybe in July, or August? I think it WAS widescreen, now that you mention it. That's probably why it looked so good to me. Unless it was on AMC.... I just can't remember what channel.

> {quote:title=FrankGrimes wrote:}{quote} > > Except three? Hmmmm. I get two, but what is the third? > > Think. Oh. Yeah. Why don't you like me, Frankie.....? Alright. You DON"T like me. Suit yourself, professor, but you're missing an awful lot of yum-yum......

Hi April...actually...um...I...you know what I am going to say....I fell asleep. I am laughing because I told Andrew (my husband) he should come on the boards sometime because I make him watch so many movies. He said that he might, but that his review for every movie would always be the same..... "I fell asleep." The Big Trail just knocked me for a loop when I watched it the first time. I wasn't paying a lot of attention to plot or story, but it was a beautiful movie. The locations were so lovely and realistic that any plot contrivances were forgiven. And when the young Wayne showed up on the screen, it just hit me like a ton of bricks- "Oh, THAT'S why he became famous." He was so relaxed and comfortable in his body, that you just can't help but notice it. I mean what a body.... There is nothing better than John Wayne filmed against the green trees and the blue skies, prairies and mountains.....

Oooh. Do I have to re-bump something? I better start watching, and quickly!

You must have a huge dvd-r capability! Call Me Madam I saw years ago- when I had a crush on Donald O'Connor. I don't remember it well, but I love the songs- My sister and I used to sing duets on long car trips, and "You're Just in Love" was one of the ones we attempted. I'm afraid we butchered it. I just read the synopsis for Three Brave Men- it looks outstanding, especially for 1956.....

> Lol! Leave it to darling Irene to put my conflicted state of mind into the right words. And > by the by, Jackie, I'm going to get to see our precious Miss Bullock and company tonight > on the big screen! I'm so excited! Followed by no less than *Twentieth Century*. I am so jealous! If we didn't already have plans, I would seriously consider motoring down to the city to catch that double bill......... > *The Doll* really took my by complete surprise. Frank would love it. Have you seen > *The Oyster Princess* yet or have I overlooked your review? No, I haven't seen it yet. It keeps getting bumped down further in my queue in favor of some Fordies, Morocco, and George Sanders.... Soon, soon..... I think it's about 8th from the top now.....

But you gotta admit, she's a great dancer! B-) I gotta admit it...... Ick! Now I have to go wash my mouth out with soap.... :0

I watched a bit- Fred was great! Unfortunately, you have hit upon another of my irrational dislikes- Eleanor Powell, yeccch. There is something so .... rubbery about her.... Are you watching this Penny Singleton movie, *Go West, Young Lady*? I am loving it! It is surprisingly fun to watch! I had never heard of it before. The musical numbers are great.....

Then I'll ask for your five favorites from your list. I.... can't ......breathe....... Okay okay...I won't do that. Oh. whew. Thank goodness.

This is horrible news. Now I'm worried. You must be feeling ill. Scarlett deserves much, much better. Just let Doniphon hide in the shadows of Rhett. He likes it there. Besides, Doniphon would rather sacrifice for Scarlett, anyways. I think Frank has a point here. However, it's true favorites can change....and sometimes there is no rhyme or reason to it..... You know, there's no sense in struggling against a thing when it's got you. It's got you and that's all there is to it - it's got you! Frank- Yes, *My Man Godfrey* is my favorite movie. I tried to put them in order, which was easy for the first 7 movies, after that I can see that I might have to do some re-arranging. For instance "The Doll" will have to move up above "One-Eyed Jacks". And I think "The Third Man" has to be before "Harold and Maude". Except three? Hmmmm. I get two, but what is the third? I really wanted to give a special thanks to MissG, for suggesting that people watch *The Doll* on the Lubitsch thread about a year ago when I first came on the boards. I was trying to pick one Lubitsch here (and one Wilder, and one Sturges, and one Ford, but I couldn't) that I liked the best, and I realized that "The Doll" was just so surprising and fun that I had to include it! It is the most interesting movie on the list, in my opinion. Message was edited by: JackFavell

ILRM- I hope your finger is all better! Alright. I pared until I felt like I was cutting off my arm *My Man Godfrey* *Pygmalion* *The Miracle of Morgan's Creek* *The Ladykillers* *Curse of the Cat People* *His Girl Friday* *Mon Oncle* *Harold and Maude* *The Third Man* *Ball of Fire* *The Grapes of Wrath* *How Green Was My Valley* *The Ghost and Mrs. Muir* *One Eyed Jacks* *The Doll* (Lubitsch) *Strangers on a Train* *Paper Moon*

My home movies are pretty much the standard little-girl-showing-off-for-the-camera kind. She runs back and forth, falls down, burps, then laughs hysterically. Unfortunately for me, dissecting a film on paper is far different from making one of your own! I frankly haven't the vaguest idea how to create a movie- I just turn on the camera and let it run till the batteries die.

Great posts, metsfan! Cuddles AND The Love Parade- I am so happy!

Uga arte- I only got to see the one right before those you mentioned- *The Young in Heart*. I found it charming, if a little short on plot. The cast was fantastic, though, including Roland Young, Billie Burke, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, Minnie Dupree, and Henry Stephenson. They brought the whole thing to life. Janet once again showed how lovely and talented she was. I wanted to stay up for *A Star is Born* since it is one of my favorites, but I dropped off to sleep just before it started.

Wow! That is exactly how I felt a couple of weeks ago..... but it was just the flu... That movie looks fantastic!

Amen, sister!

i grew up appreciating any strong women characters in the movies. That's great- your mom brought you up right!

Fonda does have a nice voice in this one.... I noticed his great way of throwing away a comic line. He has a dry wit and a way of looking down or away when delivering a cutting remark that I just love. Now, I didn't even SEE Betsy Palmer! That's how out of it I was! Those details I noticed were because we were sitting in the dining room, about a mile away from the TV! The big picture was all I COULD see from that vantage point. And I certainly bored the blank out of my husband and daughter with all my little insights into film-making. I kept talking about it until they shoved garlic bread in my mouth.......

FF- I liked Prime Suspect firstly because of the "first female in a position of power" viewpoint. It is a particularly realistic description of that circumstance, and I found it to be fascinating. But it doesn't stop there- the same things that make Helen Mirren so able to deal with her job and eventually take command, are the same things that make her a flawed character, unable to deal with certain situations in the rest of her life. I realize I can't say more than this without giving away plot. Anyway, I think you would like it.

Cinemaven- I was wondering that too, this morning! I bet Tracy was head over heels for her.....not to mention Powell, Gable, etc, etc, etc.