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Mongo....You know how much I enjoy this thread as I have told you that more than once. I just had to jump in and say ENORMOUS Thanks, again. I am amazed at the variety you continue to provide. I did not know L. Ball was engaged to B.Crawford, and....I did not know Helen Broderick was B. Crawford's mother. I love the picture of Laurel and Hardy. I also enjoy looking at the celebrities with their children. Keep 'em coming. Bg

James Stewart was in "Anatomy of a Murder" with BEN GAZZARA

ChiO...Since you called out Cinemaven and we are "the others", does that mean you have a "teacher's pet"!? (just joshing) Mark 9:47 - "And if your eye causes you to sin, PLUCK IT OUT. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown to hell." As a child, when we heard or saw Superman and he used his X-Ray vision, we cheered and were amazed by this power. Along comes this movie, which I really like BTW, and we are shown the evil side of this ability to see what should be kept private and personal. All mad scientists start out with altruistic motives. To better the world of science and medicine, and, in turn, they become too powerful or totally mad. I think, in this case, R. Milland wanted doctors to become human x-ray machines. This movie, via Roger Corman, is certainly a twisted take on voyeurism. The religious aspect points out that the voyeur is committing a sin and will end up in hell. From a Christian standpoint, that is the ulitimate horror.

"On Golden Pond" (Jane & Henry Fonda) nw: - ANCESTRY

Frances Dee was in "Little Women" (1933) with: SPRING BYINGTON

Metry Road....I understand what you are referring to. When I first became aware of the "Jerry Springer Show", I was curious. I watched a few minutes and the first thing I thought of was the arenas in Rome. The spectators were cheering for "more blood, to the death". I call it the " coliseum mentality". The audience demands more and more of these cheesy shows and they put them out there asap. Granted, there are SOME reality shows that are worthwhile. As far as 9/11, we were in such a state of shock and fear and grief, but we had to know what was happening 24/7 because of dire concern for our country's safety. We all remember where we were when JFK was shot. Again, it affected our country's state of welfare and we were definitly concerned as to how it would play out. I am not putting a noble spin on this, but maybe rationalizing it so that we are not coming off as morbid voyeurs. When we pass an accident on the road, we slow down. Some hoping to help and some just curious. There are those sayings, "it was like watching a train wreck" or "watching a car wreck".

ChiO....I agree with FF. Thanks for your insight and we WILL "have at it"!

Cinemaven....Do you think that lascivious is too strong a word in regard to the viewing of the honeymoon couple. In my opinion, J. Stewart was enjoying the situation in a lighter manner. If he actually saw them "making love" and continued to watch, that's lascivious! Granted, he knew what was going on and his reaction was more "amused with a wink". I definitely agree in regard to the lonely woman. I wonder if we are supposed to forgive the "voyeurism" in this case, because there was potential danger of her committing suicide and, if necessary, a phone call from J.S."s apartment would have saved her.

ChiO....In some of these professions, should we add "eavesdropping" to the mix. By definition, it also conjures up personal trespassing along with voyeurism. In "The Conversation", Gene Hackman was able to watch as well as hear the "target's" plans. So, is this considered a "double whammy".

William Holden was in "Stalag 17" with PETER GRAVES

pk....I am pleased that you have learned to appreciate him for the very reasons to stated. There is a movie in which he plays a really "bad guy", but I don't know if you have seen it, so I won't mention the title. I like him so much, that I was very disappointed that he was such a "psycho" in this film.

Thanks, Iz.... Fred.....filled me in on that, but thanks for your reply!

"Friday, the 13th" nw. - FREUDIAN

Well, I am not a pilot and I am not bold, HOWEVER, I might be considered old by some. I have used my "rite of passage"(being older) to be bold in certain circumstances, but always with consideration and good taste.

Thank you, Mr. Dobbs. I feel better now. I didn't remember doing it, so, obviously, I didn't.

At the risk of sounding "clueless", when I first joined the forum, I accidentally put my user name in "bold". I very seldon post a new thread but, I just recently did and it reminded me to ask,"how do I go back to reg. lettering?" I think the bold looks too "attention getting". Thanks! Bg

lidash...I agree! I like the movie "There's Always Tomorrow". Orson Welles was "okay". What bugged me about the movie is.....WHY DIDN'T SHE RECOGNIZE HIM?! I know, she thought she did at one point, but he convinced her she was mistaken. PLEASE!!! Sorry, I got a little carried away. I guess the audiences are happy she would be have our George.. in her future.

Jeremy Brett played Sherlock Holmes in a tv. series with Edward Hardwicke who is the son of: SIR CEDRIC HARDWICKE

"The Apartment"(Shirley M. & Fred Mac. must have had soybeans in their Chinese food) nw. FEATHER

"The Big Clock" (only because of Charles Laughton's obsession with clocks, which is the opposite phobia of "chronomentrophobia"). nw: MAZE

Joan Hackett was in "The Last of Sheila"(clever movie, BTW) with: JAMES COBURN

Poinciana....Bette Davis, whom he had an affair with off & on, said she visited him in her later years after yrs. of estrangement. He was very ill, suffering with empysema. Upon seeing him, she remembered what a handsome & virile man he was, and was saddened by his appearance. He has certainly left a legacy of delightful performances.

Mark.....interesting observation. I watched him yesterday, with stache, in "More Than A Secretary"(1936), with Jean Arthur, and he was very funny! But, who knows. We like him no matter what.

MissG....I could not have said it better myself. I, personally, think he was under-rated. However, he probably made a good living & played opposite most of the "cream of the crop". I will always watch, or record, a movie he is in. I may not make it all the way through, because the script is so bad. Nevertheless, he has brightened many a movie for me! If anyone could handle Bette Davis, one way or another , he probably was the MAN for the job!! Thanks, all.

Just having seen a movie starring George Brent, I realized that he hasn't appeared on the forums to my knowledge. So as a fan of his, I decided check out your comments/opinions. George Brent - (1899-1979) Two stars on the "walk of fame". Leading man in the 30s & 40s Co-starred with: Bette Davis (13 movies) Greta Garbo Jean Arthur Madeline Carroll Myrna Loy Merle Oberon Ann Sheridan Joan Fontaine Barbara Stanwyck (3 movies) Claudette Colbert Dorothy McGuire Hedy Lamaar Lucille Ball Yvonne DeCarlo