JackFavell
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Of course. I still haven't watched Moontide OR The Big Red One yet either....
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Thanks, but Netflix says Morocco may be a long wait
.... so I bumped CAGI to the no. 1 position. 
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I was interested in Frances Farmer, and her acting as (sorry) old Lotta was really very fine. I totally believed her as a dance hall girl. Most actresses in this type of role would have "played" tough. I felt Farmer was tough. She had a real feeling for the role, and I believed her just as much when she fell for Arnold. I wish I had seen the rest of her performance as young Lotta.
The direction was brisk, and yet, when needed, thoughtful. I enjoyed the energy Brennan brought to his character, and I actually had a few moments at the beginning when I couldn't tell if it was him or not! I especially liked the dance hall sequence. I wasn't sure I would like Edward Arnold at first. He seemed so amoral. But you couldn't help liking him, because he was also bold and good natured. Even as he aged and became enamored of young Lotta, his motivations were clear - stemming from his deep unhappiness at having betrayed old Lotta.
And then I fell asleep. So now I have to bump this one up to second place on Netflix- right after Morocco.
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Now that I have time to think about it, I think I would rather be played by Isabella Rossellini .......
I was going to play myself, but i thought it might be too audacious a move....
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Ha! I suppose that leaves Julia Roberts as me. Oh, well.
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Gee, and I thought waking up to "Long Day's Journey" was a nightmare...... a good movie, but, sheesh, what a family.....!
OK. I am back, so let me see if I read the thread correctly- We all fell asleep during "Come and Get It" at the same time, were impregnated by Krispy Kremes, and we are all having little doughnut babies who will attack us when someone sings Aura Lee?
I think a nice David Wayne double feature would be The Three Faces of Eve, and then, for contrast, Portrait of Jennie. I can't think of two roles that are further apart than the husband in "Eve" and Joseph Cotten's Irish friend, Gus, in "Jennie".
My favorite Bond is Sean Connery.
I really like Nathaniel Parker. I'm so glad someone posted about him. I have liked him since I saw him years ago in a weird British thriller called "Never Come Back". It was very much like The Thirty-nine Steps, but with some great "grey" twists to the plot.
I should be receiving Aherne's book in the mail Monday. When I am done reading it, I will gladly send it to any of you who want to read it next.....
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I know what you mean about the eyebrows......
She also did a lot of USO work. In fact, I believe that because she spurned Hitler and worked here in the US to fight the Nazis caused her some big problems over in Germany for several years after the war....
I could so easily get into that (Gary) kind of trouble!
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I am trying desperately to watch my Netflix picks for this week- Moontide and Th Big Red One. Should I wait and watch George? I know this one was on a little while ago, during the Hedley ....oops... Hedy Lamarr SOTM. Do you think this one will be on again soon? I don't want to miss if it won't show for a while. I saw a little clip of it last time it was on and George looks very interesting. So.... what would you recommend?
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I felt I would have like to see what Frank Borzagewould have brought to this story. Mamoulian is a wonderful director, and there were some verylovely moments, but I think Borzage would have been ideal
I was noticing the quality of the directors myself, yesterday when I looked up the schedule. It was a really good group. Personally, I like Mamoulian a lot. I wish he had made way more movies in the thirties. But I can see the Borzage link as well. There is something so beautiful about his pictures, something that just makes the screen glow- Mamoulian had this ability too... but I don't think he used it in the same way....
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What about the long drink of water?I'll take him too. That goes without saying.
Please don't stop talking about the movie! I just want to know if there are spoilers.....
I love that documentary on La Dietrich. I actually agree with her idea of trying to stay "mysterious" and out of the spotlight once she'd decided her public life was over. If shewas happy, that is. But I'm not sure that she was. So few of those big stars did end up happy. They paid a big price for their fame
I agree too. many of the big stars ( a la Dietrich, Garbo, Crawford, etc) were unable to do anything but be stars. If you hear Dietrich's daughter on the subject, she says her mother gave everything to that quest for stardom. Se had no relationship with her kids or anyone, really. I do feel sorry for the kids, but I am glad that these stars gave so much of themselves to us, the audience. What is that line from Philadelphia Story? With the rich and powerful a little kindness... ?? is that it?
And yet, I also just read in John Gilbert's biography (written by his daughter who was actually pretty objective), that when Gilbert was sick, Marlene took care of him, was his nurse, and spent tons of money and time trying to get him well. She was distraught when he died. This to me sounds so different from the other stories you hear, and makes me like Dietrich more.
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Ohhh, I mistook you. I thought you said those who don't like westerns point to The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance as to why they don't.
I miss-phrased.
Re: Morocco: Now don't give too much away! I am getting it as soon as I watch the two movies I have now from Netflix.....
I love Marlene's little hat- I want one!
Have you seen the documentary "Marlene"? It was directed by Maximilian Schell, and is quite a fascinating look at the actress, and her quirks. It's very interesting, mainly for what Dietrich would NOT bring to the documentary. She said she would do the documentary, but when they got to her apartment to film, she would not appear on camera. Schell somehow turned this to his advantage, and you hear Dietrich describing highlights of her career and films. It is somehow very intimate...listening to her talk about old times.....
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I can't imagine why people do these foolish, hateful things. On ANY side of any issue.
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> Yeah...but he wasn't the first guy to have a domineering monster mom...what turned the little switch on in HIS brain that pushed him over the edge when others just decided to write a tell all book instead??
That's a great question!
FF- Re: mother - You made me LOL!
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Make your own vote with your pocketbook or wallet.....
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David Wayne is a reason to watch any movie... he is an unsung hero to me, extremely underrated. He makes any movie or TV show better.
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> I didn't know The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was the "poster child" for the
> anti-western crowd. I guess it's the " 'pilgrim' Wayne" that does it.
It just seems that every person I talk to who doesn't like westerns says the exact same thing - "but I LOVE Liberty Valance"
You know, as much as I love Marlene all dolled up in feathers and glitter, she looks her absolute loveliest in these captures you posted. The simple black draping her neckline makes you concentrate on her face, and expressions.....which show her to be a really good actress.
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"I like Coop a LOT"
"I like Coop a LOT"
"I like Coop a LOT"
"I like Coop a LOT"
- *FrankGrimes*
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That happens to me too sometimes, but if the movie has CC I just rely on that.
That's a great idea!
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*German expressionist silent films are also some of my fave silents and I tell you, if you want to get strange looks from people, just find a way to work that into a conversation.*
*Other person: Hey have you seen the latest Vin Diesel/Ashton Kutcher/all other talentless hack?s new movie?*
*Me: No, but I did see a great German expressionist silent horror film the other day.*
*Other person: I?ll see ya later (as they back away slowly, then turn and run*
Oh, yeah. This is the story of my life...
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You never know, FF. Over on the silents thread, there has been a lot of buzz lately about some films that have been found recently, like Bardelys the Magnificent, long lost and forgotten. There is some hope that lost films will turn up. Unfortunately, there has also been some talk about a lost reel of film that was found, then accidentally burned in a fire
I still think that Beloved Enemy was a very worthwhile film. I missed a lot of the dialogue, since it was late here and I had the sound turned down a bit. But it was exciting to see a movie with such a great story and background. The supporting cast was very good, and I don't think I have ever seen Brian Aherne any better than this. I am glad I watched.
Speaking of Aherne, I should be receiving his book, "A Dreadful Man" in the mail any second now. I ordered it on ebay and can't wait to start reading it. I also ordered "Center Door Fancy", Joan Blondell's thinly veiled autobiography/novel. When I am done reading it, I will check out June Allyson's book to see if they are at odds over Dick Powell.
Bronxie -
I only caught a couple of lines toward the end of the Reformer and the Redhead, but it seems that it was probably wittier than the trailer makes it seem. Now I wish I had seen it. You are spot on about Powell's prissy but lovable nature in the 50's comedies. I am not really a fan of 50's comedy, but his natural, easygoing style make me sit and watch, even if it's not my thing.
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*I saw Conrad Veidt on YouTube last night in THE MAN WHO LAUGHS and fell in love with his Gwynplaine, the man who as a child had a mouth carved into a grin. I wasn't frightened (much), but he was so poignant. A beautiful love story, as well as social commentary.*
Veidt is magnificent in The Man Who Laughs. His expressions are crystal clear behind the mask he is forced to wear. His agony is so poignant, his fear of showing himself so human, that I just fell completely for this character. The only thing I didn't like about the movie was that they waited so long to show his face to us, the movie audience. I really wanted to see him long before, and I think his performance would have been even more moving. Veidt is such a good actor that you cannot keep him hidden like that. I wish his career had been longer, because he seemed to be slipping away from expressionism and toward a more natural style which I like very much. He had the technique from years of silents and expressionistic work, but the humanity was showing through more and more right before he died.
I also loved Olga Baclanova's very modern performance. She is quite exciting to watch (in more ways than one) and is both vulgar and sympathetic at the same time.
Wonderful caps, Frank.
I saw only parts of We Live Again, but I was more impressed at Fredric March and Anna Sten than I thought I would be. March was understated in the scenes I saw. First, in telling off the nobles who were surrounding him, and then in the scene when he was praying to be given the strength to give up everything. Very nicely done. Sten's scene in the jail was very moving - her plea to be left alone because she was "coming alive again" was excellent- maybe also because it was written so well.
I watched Beloved Enemy last night- so sad that they lost the original ending
I would love to read a description of it. I enjoyed the movie very much up until the happy ending, which, to my way of thinking was just not convincing. Come and Get It was really good, but I fell asleep at about the point where Edward Arnold got all creepy about the young Frances Farmer character.
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Kyle - what you say makes sense. I would hate to see the forums opened up for all sorts of different agendas. It was just so nice to see others here who are concerned with equal rights. I for one am glad to have had the opportunity to talk about the issue.
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> What did you think of young Ms. Hitchcock's performance? At first I thought she was a little stiff but boy she loosened up and then almost stole the show a few times.
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I love Pat Hitchcock! I really like her character, and her line readings are super. I also like her lispy voice, her deer in the headlights look, and her matter of fact way of getting right to the point- she makes Guy and Anne as uncomfortable as Bruno does.
The merry go round is great theater. I read once how it lurches sickeningly up into the air before crashing to the ground and I love that description.
I am glad you brought up Rope, because I really like that one too. I can feel that the two movies are related, I just can't get to the why in my mind yet. I like Rope because it is sort of sparse- because of the long takes, we really get to see Jimmy Stewart's ( and John Dall's) mind working. It must have been difficult to shoot.
I like Lifeboat as well- I guess I like Hitch when he puts himself on restriction! When he gives himself limits it can be very interesting. I think the thing I like best about Lifeboat is the way that character becomes everything....each of them have a distinct personality and modus operandi. Very much like Saboteur and Shadow of a Doubt, it is a grouping of warm (I don't mean nice necessarily), disparate folks who show what America is all about. You know, a melting pot. I guess that type of message always really gets me. And of course, Tallulah Dahling and the rest of the cast are superb.
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Rain is nice down in Texas and Oklahoma. It comes quickly and then leaves quickly.
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This may have been posted somewhere else, but my travels here in TCM land all tend to stay around this thread and a couple others.
What are your favorite Hitch movies, Miss G.? FF? I am guessing that Miss G likes The Lady Vanishes, and maybe some of the more romantic Hitch movies? I cannot possibly guess FF's choices B-)
My favoriteclassic Hitch movies run back and forth between:
Strangers on a Train
Shadow of a Doubt
I also like The Lady Vanishes, The Thirty-nine Steps, and Saboteur. (Maybe I just like handcuffs).
I would say that Hitch's masterpiece is Vertigo, but I just don't get all excited watching it. It is a cold movie, and I like Hitch's warm movies best.
I also really love:
The Trouble with Harry
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
.... so I bumped CAGI to the no. 1 position. 
What about the long drink of water?
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So, although I hate getting a "very long wait", I realize that I, in turn am causing someone else to get "very long wait" as well.....Oh, the guilt.....