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Welcome pan! Don't hold back - I hope you post often.

I went to imdb and read more about this movie. Sounds like it might be a fun movie in the vein of My Man Godfrey. I hope someone here has info on this film.

Shawshank Redemption We Were Soldiers Heartbreak Ridge Maltese Falcon The Shootist

Thanks on the Freaks heads up. you were correct - as far as - you have to see this film at least once. Maybe because it was a pre-code, or today we're more aware of disabilities, but I felt this film wasn't trying for the shock factor but showing that the actors weren't freaks. I would say this was a good film experience - thanks.

Call me blind. I can't believe I read song and not movie - DUH. Von Ryans Express Hole in the Head On the Town

I'm a big Garland fan, filmwise, up to and including Easter Parade. As for singing she was one of the greats until the end. I don't let her private life affect this. On film after Easter Parade There seemed to be a big change in her on screen appeal for me. I saw Summer Stock for the first time about 9 months ago. Before I saw it I was all hyped - Garland and Kelly - it's going to be great. Sorry to say, and I'll get jumped on for this, it was a let down. Judy looked 40 years old, not the best script, and Kelly was overboard. I got to admit, the old Judy came through in the film on the Get Happy scene, then sadly disappeared I could not believe this was just two years after Easter Parade. I won't watch her films after Easter Parade (I've seen them at least once) so I can enjoy her earlier stuff more. A kind of Judy Garland Time capsule. My Garland Favorites: #1)Wizard of Oz #2)Meet Me In St. Louis (Never looked more beautiful) #3)Easter Parade

Thanks from me too venerados. It's been bothering me all night that I could not remember the title. (psscuddles)

New York, My Way, High Hopes

welcome fan! Good to see you on the boards. The three hours felt long only because of the commercials. If they played the original clips we would be saying "wow it's over already" and it would have been a 4 hour show.

I had 47 match up - I too just went with the alphbetical order. My others: Against All Odds The Bare Necessities Big Spender Booggie Woogie Bugle Boy Born Free Boys in the Backroom Can You Feel the Love Tonight Candy Man Chimm Chim Cher-ee Consider Yourself *Cool (West Side Story) *not on list but I like it Don't Cry For Me Argentina Don't You Forget About Me Easter Parade Getting To Know You Give My Regards to Broadway Hello Dolly He's A Tramp High Hopes Hopelessly devoted to You I Don't Know How to Love Him I Remember It Well I Say A little Prayer If I Only Had a Brain If I Were a Rich Man If My Friends Could See Me Now *It Only Takes A Momment (Hello Dolly) Jean La Bamba The Lady Is a Tramp Love Me Tender The Morning After My Funny Valentine My Mammy Nature Boy Oh, What a Beautiful Morning Oklahoma On Broadway *Pick a Pocket or 2 (Oliver) *Satisfaction (Apocalypse Now and several others) Say You, Say Me *Stand By Me (Stand By Me) There's No Business Like Show Business To Sir With Love Twist and Shout Whistle While You Work You Light Up My Life *were songs that I thought of before I saw the 400 and were surprised to not see them on the list.

There were a few head scatchers but all in all except for a few I could not justify taking them out of the top 100. I did notice that there were a lot of songs from post 60's. I liked them all but thought what about all the musicals that were made the 3 decades before? I figured since the 60's more songs were customized for their particular film. When a film takes several months to a year to complete it gives the composers more time to find that song or mood that will enhance the films soul. This brings more importance the song had on the public. Also you had the buying power and emotions of the baby boomers going to the theaters from the 60's on. So the songs they heard with the images on the screen have an impact in the history of song in the movies. The only song that I can't envision as being timeless in the Eminem song. Who knows, time will tell. Where was "There's No Business Like Show Business"?

let me guess - your first name is Ron and your last is...

no, it's not okay. lol

i can't think of any actor today that can pull off Dietrich.

No the film you are looking for is "The Way West" with Richard Widmark and Kirk Douglas. Sally Feilds plays the girl that becomes pregnant. Mike McGreevey plays Widmarks son who is willing to marry Feilds even though he is not the father. Robert Mitchum is also in this film as the scout going blind. This is a very good film and great cast.

Thanks, that would be cool.

This one is easy for me: West Side Story

I too have AOL at home. When it does let me post I do have to keep my posts short or they do get dropped. I don't have this problem at the work computer.

Wow, thanks for all the info - though debatable. I agree with you feaito, she sure looked great at any age.

A couple of actors of today that can do with their eyes like the old days are Meg Ryan and Rene Zellweger. IMHO. Meg Ryan (pre 2001 have not seen anything since Kate & Leopold) spoke volumes with just a look. Zellweger the same. As for the guys Hanks and Depp come to mind. But you are correct - there is just something special about a classic black and white.

Thanks, tcmperson! Thats great to know. So, maybe around the holidays? No pressure

white christmas?

I went to imdb and came upon Jean Arthur. It states that she was born in 1900. Can someone (maybe mongo) please confirm this. If they are correct that means she had most of her success after 35 years of age. By hollwood standards actresses that age weren't playing the young romantic leads. In half the films, if her birth year is correct, she was 5 to 10 years older than her leading men (18 years older than William Holden in "Arizona"). It also means that in one of my favorite films More the Merrier she was 43 years of age. Wow she looked great! (not that 43 is old - I'm 44) I'm just amazed and curious if that is her correct birth year.

Because of that post antar, I made a point of recording that on tape and watching it for the first time. I just want to thank you, cuz I found another film to add to my collection. Don't take my head off - but that's the only Hedy film I have.

Good Find Broadway! That is may favorite version (51 Scooge) of a Christmas Carol - though they are all pretty good. Someday I'll pick it up or hope the TCM plays it (I want to see it commercial free).