Bargar
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I just can't choose between the two. In "Cape" his evil is more overt and in
"Night" it is more subtle.
I thought Lillian Gish was excellent in "Night".
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Me too, Weebs! However, you are not a "freak" because that makes me a freak's
Mom!!
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When Robert Osborne introduced the movie he said he could move in there and never
move out!
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The house in "Bringing Up Baby"
Ingrid Bergman's apartment in "Indiscreet"
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bounce - THE ABSENT-MINDED PROFESSOR(flubber)
new word - "miniature"
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"VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED"
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I liked both perfomances by Garbo and Leigh. However, I think Garbo was more
sympathetic & at the same time, passionate. She may have been in danger of
overdoing the facial expressions stemming from silent films, but she didn't.
Both actresses are beautiful, but Garbo has a aura that is hard to ignore.
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oracle - THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
new word - nirvana
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I really liked her in Grand Hotel, but my favorite film of hers is "Anna Karenina". It
happens to be a favorite book of mine as well. (Vivien Leigh was very good in the
remake - in my opinion)
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THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS INFO! When we are watching movies, we spot her
every time and have been curious about her. What a long career and she certainly
made the best of it!
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Panic in the Streets (for R.W.)
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So sorry. I missed this thread somehow.
Hope all of you had a Blessed Easter. I love all the greetings. Some are a little
twisted, but you know what they say about "variety". For you young whippersnappers,
that would be "it's the spice of life".
HAPPY SPRING, EVERYONE!!
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TOTALLY agree!! I think the closest the industry came to Garbo was Ingrid Bergman.
(Maybe that was the idea).
I enjoyed all the performances in this "grand" movie.
The two Barrymoores were so endearing in their scenes together. I personally felt
a brotherly affection between the two, even though they were not related in the film.
John Barrymoore has always fascinated me. His mannerisms & movements.
I have said before, I am not a J. Crawford fan, but I have enjoyed some of her acting.
This was one of those times.
The supporting actress who played the fussy maid of Garbo's does this type of role
so perfectly.
From the back of my copy it says(quote): "To get in the mood for her romantic scenes,
Garbo insisted on rehearsing on blackened stage lit only with red lights. To prevent
Garbo and Crawford from upstaging each other, their scenes were shot separately & then
cross-cut, giving the illusion they were talking to each other."
The movie was remade in 1945 as WeekEnd at the Waldorf" starring Ginger Rogers, Lana
Turner, Walter Pidgeon, & Van Johnson
Another quote: "crackles with wit, temperment, vitality, & the studio's finest talent"
AMEN TO THAT!!
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Mr. Widmark was a unique actor. I never worried I would see less than a stellar
performance, regardless of the genre.
There is a movie made for tv (1989) called "Cold Sassy Tree" adapted from the book.
He was 74 yrs. old and his leading lady was Faye Dunaway.(soft, but spunky in the
part). They have a love scene and it could have made the audience squirm, but it
came off beautifully. If you are so inclined, check it out. (the book is good as well)
May you rest in peace, Mr. Widmark. Thank you!
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Please give "The Little Foxes" a try. I don't think you will regret it. She is the epitome
of a selfish, greedy woman who will stop at nothing to satisfy her desire for money. The
supporting cast is excellent!
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I love your choice of words: subtlety and beauty. How true. Maybe it has
something to do with intelligent screenplays, talented actors, intuitive directing,
precision editing, and the ability not to take the audiences for granted.
I sometimes feel assaulted by the language in films today. I become exhausted
straining to hear the dialogue. There are movies to be enjoyed, but they are few
and far between.
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Jezebel
The Little Foxes
The Letter
All This and Heaven Too
Of Human Bondage
This was hard. "Hush, Hush...& "Baby Jane" were certainly fascinating. I think
because of the supporting casts in both of these movies,as well as B.Davis' over-the-top,
campy, excellent perfomances.
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, for the wonderful photos. I LOL all
over again. What a comic genius she was and also a perfectionist. Milton Berle was
doing a guest shot and he noticed her being very uptight. He said, "Tell her to relax,
she's got the job" !
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After reading the bio, I realized that his drinking spoiled many relationships.The movie
"Paris..." with Hepburn was dreadful. But his body of work as a whole was excellent.
Do you remember his performance on the "Lucy" tv show. They were in Hollywood
lunching at the Brown Derby when Lucy accidentally causes a pie to land in
Holden's face. Later, Ricky brings him home to meet her & she disguises herself
including a fake nose. When she tries to light a cigarette, the nose catches on
fire. Hysterical!
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We watched "Harriet Craig" last night as well. I have said before I am not a big fan
of Crawford, but I thought her performance in this movie was excellent!
So glad you enjoyed Wendell Corey. I have always been a fan of his and he
matched Joan scene for scene. Lucille Watson was fabulous as usual.
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I have always been a huge fan of William Holden. Not only is he gorgeous, but
he had a unique speaking voice.
There is a good biography written by Bob Thomas "Golden Boy:The Untold Story
of William Holden" which I read and enjoyed.
His acting was natural and he had certain mannerisms which I noticed in most
of his movies.
Trivia: When he was making "Sabrina" with Bogart, it was reported that "he
hated the ba.....!" I remember reading that during filming, Holden and A.Hepburn had
an affair and Bogart was sick of them mooning over each other. Who knows.
I have "The Dark Past" programmed to record, so I will be in touch.
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I saw an interview with Gene Wilder this am. He made a statement I thought was
interesting. He said "he was so tired of the Fword in the movies today. Jimmy
Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable, didn't swear and yet you
got what they were saying." He said he recently watched a movie and if you turned
off the sound, it had a lot going for it.
You probably have discussed this before. I know it is part of the language in today's
culture, but, I frankly think it is an excuse for inarticulation(wd.?).
The interviewer said something about the explicit sex and whatever happened to
the "crashing waves" .
Just wanted to share this.
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And when he does find out, he says, "IT'S ALIVE, IT'S ALIVE!!!
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Hey, Weebs. We must be "on" at the same time. I like your couples!!
How about some more fellow posters!!
Hitch's OBSESSION With Trains!
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I remember it was said that the train roaring into the station in "Shadow of a Doubt"
represented evil entering the normal, everyday life of Uncle Charlie's family.