path40a
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Thank goodness, you're O.K., and THANKS for letting us know that all is well (except for your sick computer;- ) As you can see, your value to all of us is great - we learn so much from reading the things you write. Our thoughts are with you while you continue your "mending"!
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But as long as we ARE on the topic of Interrupted Melody;-)
Something else I read on imdb, which may or may not be true, is that Greer Garson desperately wanted the role and even did some preparation before she left the studio.
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Well, I actually preferred the Sothern-(Kirk) Douglas segment the best. The dialogue is so incredibly real, his reaction to the "radio" people, and the couple's discussion after their guests have left. Whereas, I didn't see anything new in the hard-to-get gold-digger routine between Darnell & Douglas.
BTW, I've posted my full (almost) spoiler free review here:
http://www.classicfilmguide.com/index.php?s=essential&item=335
Thanks for the on-going discussion, this is really a must-see film!
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I've actually started watching (& reviewing for my website;- ) a lot of B pictures, and some of them are quite enjoyable. Of course, I've been accused of being someone who will watch anything, no matter how bad. Which, may be true, but that still doesn't mean that some real obscure gems can't be found in the TCM vaults. I'd encourage you to use the "Suggest A Movie" link, especially after you've used the Advanced Search to see if they're in the library, for the films you've listed (except it's been quite a while for me personally that TCM has decided to put any of my suggestions on the their schedule;- )
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I had the great privilege of watching this one last night, and what a terrific film it is! Nearly flawless (I reported a goof to imdb, we'll have to see if they add it). It's amazing what a quality screenplay (to say nothing of its outstanding cast) can do for a film, and this one won the Oscar. I've been let down before when I've had great expectations for a film, but not this time!
I also liked seeing Kirk Douglas in an unusual (a school teacher) role for him, especially since he received a nomination for playing a tough boxer in Champion (1949) that same year. I also liked his screen debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck, which I saw recently for the first time, where the character he plays is a wimpy near alcoholic. It's clear they were trying to figure out what kind of roles he could play best. I've become a big Kirk Douglas fan over the last several years ... he never seemed to disappoint. It's unfortunate that he never won an Oscar, though he did receive 3 nominations (and an honorary one).
And I was blown away by the beautiful ladies; I think Jeanne Crain even outshined Linda Darnell. Ann Sothern can't be overlooked either. And, if you've seen the film, did you catch Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer (from the Little Rascals) as a messenger boy? imdb.com says there was actually a fourth wife (Ann Baxter), and that the story itself is based on a book about five wives, but that Zanuck convinced Mankiewicz to cut the weaker Baxter segment to shorten the film, which runs a standard 100 minutes give or take. And, of course, he then won the Best Director Oscar that year as well.
Anyone else have some thoughts they want to share about this one?
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Yes, again, this is great stuff. Keep it coming? Thanks!
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Yes, Edward G. had demonstrable range and longevity. Two qualities to be respected. The films I could list are many, the recognition was missing, however. What a shame!
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Yes we miss you and your insightful contributions, so we hope all is well and that you'll be joining us again soon!
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therealfuster,
I just found this thread and was thinking about Edward G. Robinson. Can you believe the man was NEVER even nominated for an Oscar? Sure, most folks know him as Rico in Little Caesar (1931) and other such films. But, he also spoofed himself comically in A Slight Case of Murder (1938), and played some terrific, sensitive roles later in films like Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940) & Our Vines Have Tender Grapes (1945). His career spanned many years, and included a lot of terrific roles. It's a shame that the only recognition he ever received from the Academy was two months after he died.
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Just watched this one myself, a couple of weeks ago, because I'd gotten from Netflix. I think you may have recommended it previously, and that's why I had rented it.
Excellent summary, making all the same points I would including Steiner's score, the shortness of the film, and the King Kong sets (which "jumped out" at me, causing me to look up on the internet if they were indeed the same) & cast.
Also, I thought the villain was a bit too over the top. And, I think I'd seen this story done previously as an episode on TV's Fantasy Island (and/or Gilligan's Isle;- )
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**** brackenhe, I feel the same way about Ford. But a young Roger Moore was something to behold, eh?
I don't know when this one will be aired again, but I do know it was just on in December, 2004 - so it may be a while.
BTW, I wrote a full review of this film, which is posted here:
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Does anyone still have this short, or have a list of the stars in TCM's 2004 tribute? It would be interesting to compare it to the one done on this year's Academy Awards show. I couldn't believe the applause responses Sunday night of the (ignorant & younger?) crowd, who seemed only to clap for the well known or more recent "stars". I also couldn't believe that they left out some of our favorites while including an agent!
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Er, just a note to tcmprogrammer and/or staff, the May 2005 schedule has yet to be posted:
http://www.turnerclassicmovies.com/Schedule/Print/0,,05-2005|0|,00.html
nor does Advanced Search seem to display any May films.
Thought you'd want to know;-)
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This week's TCM Picks have been posted:
http://www.classicfilmguide.com/index.php?s=tcm
including Alice Adams (1935), a day of John Garfield films followed by a great TCM documentary, Scarface (1932), Intruder in the Dust (1949), Death Takes a Holiday (1934), a terrific night of great films featuring March's Star of the Month Claudette Colbert, Desk Set (1957) - A TCM premiere, and a little gem feaito recommended to me back in October (within this thread) called Designing Woman (1957).
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The Killers with Burt Lancaster?
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Yes ML. What I meant to say was that, in this movie for example, 6 German U-boat Nazis go ashore in Eastern Canada and have no trouble speaking the same language as the French Canadians. Then, they travel inland and likewise are able to communicate with others, presumably English speaking persons. In other words, the Germans can speak their native language, and French, and English fluently. I'm not saying that they couldn't, I'm just saying that it's one of those things we've become accustomed to in older (less authentic?) films such that we may not even notice that we're having to suspend belief? Taking nothing away from these films, of course.
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I just found out that "A Letter To Three Wives" is on the way to me from Netflix. I expected the wait to be a little longer since it was just released last Tuesday. Perhaps I'm the second one to get it? Hard to believe if it's such a classic. I can't wait!!!
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There is some interesting bits and a small bio about Marni Nixon on imdb.com:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0633262/bio
which says that she also dubbed Margaret O'Brien's voice in "The Secret Garden (1949)" and appears as a nun in "The Sound of Music (1965)", singing a bit in "how do you solve a problem like Maria?". A talented singer, to be sure!
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That's O.K. ML, thanks! BTW, another thing about this film which was odd (when you stop and think about it) was the fact that everyone spoke the same language. I know there are a LOT of movies like this, especially during the 40's, but I still find it odd when persons with 3 or more native languages speak fluently to one another in English;- )
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Wow, what a great day for actors/actresses! Happy Birthday all, some of my favorites for varying reasons too;- )
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I've added this Tuesday's & Wednesday's TCM Picks to get me back on a Thursday through Wednesday schedule (with updates every Tuesday) for this coming week:
http://www.classicfilmguide.com/index.php?s=tcm
Also, I started a "Pick of the Day" (right hand column) to that page with a blurb that's self explanatory at the top. Though this is sometimes VERY hard to do, and you may not agree with my choices, let me know if you find it useful. Thanks!
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No stoney, I don't mind. And, THANKS! I had planned to include that in my Great Movie Alert next week (this Tuesday's edition) because of what feaito had to say about it. I haven't seen it, but am looking forward to it too!
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ML, I just saw "The 49th Parallel" thanks to TCM premiering it last week (it was the first movie I watched when I returned from my vacation). Unfortunately, my TIVO failed to get the last 3-5 minutes of it, but I think I can figure out what Raymond Massey's character did to the Nazi Lieutenant;- ) Drop me an e-mail if you remember it, thanks!
In any case, Olivier should have had all copies of this film destroyed given the awful accent he exhibited in his brief appearance. It conjures up Streep's several poor attempts ("Out of Africa", "A Cry in the Dark") as well as Welles in "The Lady from Shanghai". However, the film itself was quite engaging. I particularly liked Walbrook's speech and Leslie Howard's surprisingly strong, even virile intellectual. Didn't Glynis Johns sound like Carol Channing?
Did anyone else watch this one?
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I haven't seen Major Barbara, but would like to ... Netflix doesn't have it and since it's not in TCM's library, I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to see it. I've had it on my "to see" list for quite some time now; it was probably recommended to me here by feaito;- )
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I was going to guess White Cliffs of Dover, but that's been recently shown on TCM;-)