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> {quote:title=Jace89 wrote:}{quote} > I am trying to think of the name of a movie that I remember coming on TCM years ago. > > The only thing that I really remember about the film is that there was a little girl who either gets hit by a car while riding a bike or walking. > Could this be it? THE PHENIX CITY STORY (1955) Info here: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/414187/The-Phenix-City-Story/ Then click on "Read the full synopsis."

> {quote:title=MilesArcher wrote:}{quote} > If you're going to mention Vernon Dent and Eric Campbell, then we must include Bud Jamison, Tiny Sandford, Tom Kennedy and, of course, Edgar Kennedy. Tom and Edgar were not related. Let's also not forget Ben Weldon, Herb Vigran, John Doucette, James Robertson Justice... > Yes, I did think of some of those names. But since the thread is about fat men I tried to limit those I listed and not include guys who I'd describe more as "big guys" rather than fat guys. I know it's a fine line, but some guys were just big, not necessarily fat.

Not mentioned yet: W.C. Fields Vernon Dent Joe DeRita Eric Campbell

> {quote:title=Ascotrudgeracer wrote:}{quote} > In no particular order: > 1. Burl Ives > 2. Francis L. Sullivan > 3. Greenstreet > > I'm interested in your picks. > Although the following three large gentlemen were known primarily as bandleaders, they each appeared in a few films, so I think they can be mentioned here: Paul Whiteman Dick Rich Teddy Brown

> {quote:title=finance wrote:}{quote} > I guess that people willingly accept the nickname of Fats or Fatso. > Somehow it seems less insulting when a tall thin guy is called "Silm" (such as Slim Summerville). But I'm sure some of those called Fats or Fatso resented the name. I've heard that Roscoe Arbuckle hated the name "Fatty" but had to put up with it during his career. And knowing that now, fans who love and respect him and his work refuse to refer to him as "Fatty", only as Roscoe.

> {quote:title=MilesArcher wrote:}{quote} > How about a fat boy? Do you remember Norman "Chubby" Chaney from the early thirties "Our Gang" comedies? > If one mentions Norman Chaney we must not forget Joe Cobb, the Our Gang fat boy of the late 1920's who Chaney replaced.

Was anyone watching several years ago when it was shown on AMC (I believe) and a clueless host introduced the movie as "Murders in the 200" ("Two Hundred" not "Zoo") obviously misreading a cue card?

> {quote:title=FredCDobbs wrote:}{quote} > Mongo, I tried to improve your color balance a little. > > > The color quality (or lack of it) in this picture wasn't Mongo's fault. The original came from here: (May 18 post): http://greenbriarpictureshows.blogspot.com/

> {quote:title=mongo wrote:}{quote} > HAPPY BIRTHDAY > > > LYDA ROBERTI (1906 - 1931) > I'm sure it was just a typo, but for accuracy, Lyda Roberti actually died in 1938 not 1931. But either way, it was certainly way too young!

> {quote:title=markbeckuaf wrote:}{quote} > It's so great! Saturday mornings rock! > > SON OF KONG, not on par with the original by far, but taken on it's own, I really love it! > You said it! I've never had any problem enjoying SON OF KONG. Sure it's not as elaborate as KING KONG, but still lots of fun. And stay tuned after the movie this Saturday morning for the 1929 Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy short THE OPERATION.

> {quote:title=clore wrote:}{quote} > "Daughters Courageous" perhaps? > It has just been released through Warner Archives in a set with the "Four Daughters" sereis.

> {quote:title=ValentineXavier wrote:}{quote} > Anyone who can answer my question will know what color girls are, but many people won't. "Color Girls" are the girls in a few frames of the film leader, before the count. They also have a color chart in the frame. They are used to see if skin tone is right. Different film manufacturers, different film stocks, and different countries, use different color girls. In Japan, they use Japanese color girls, with Japanese skin tones. In Africa, they use black color girls, with appropriate skin color to shoot black subjects. > > So, what I would like to know, does anyone know of a source, preferably on line, where they have a variety of color girls? Of course I tried the wikipedia, and Google, but had no luck. > I have heard them referred to more aften as "China Girls" than as "color girls". Perhaps if you do a search on that you'll find more info than with "color girls". And, please do let us know what you find!

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> {quote:title=wouldbestar wrote:}{quote} > My favorite of her TV roles was on a legal series, Sam Benedict, with Larry Blyden and star Edmond O'Brien. > Hey, you got any tips on how to find copies of "Sam Benedict" shows? I'm looking for one certain episode.

> {quote:title=MovieMadness wrote:}{quote} > I was very disappointed that Tarzan did not take the elephants in the circus back home with him this week. > Maybe they didn't have their trunks packed.

Ritz Brothers fans: check out the 1929 Vitaphone short BILLIE "SWEDE" HALL and COMPANY IN "HILDA" and look closely at the actor playing the bellboy. I'm thinkin' it's Jimmy Ritz of The Ritz Brothers! He is even called "Jimmy" in one scene. I have never seen this credit listed anywhere before. The short is included in the new DVD set "Vitaphone Varieties" available through Warner Archives.

> {quote:title=calvinnme wrote:}{quote} > I was viewing part one of the documentary "Silent Hollywood" on youtube and they had a clip of "Fire Brigade" in the very beginning. I had never heard of this one before so I looked it up on imdb. It had a high rating, 13 votes, and two reviews... The credits say this film was made by MGM. If it exists, has it ever been shown on TCM, and if not does anybody know why? > At least one print of it exists. I saw it at Cinevent in Columbus, Ohio a couple of years ago. Not sure why it's never been shown on TCM, but I sure would like it to be!

> {quote:title=LoveFilmNoir wrote:}{quote} > I happened to leave the TV on when I dozed off after "Kiss Me Deadly" ....I saw huge eater bunnies everywhere. > Did you intend to say "eater bunnies", not "Easter"? How appropriate for this movie!

Whichever actor is considered best - would you say he "nailed" the role?

> {quote:title=lzcutter wrote:}{quote} > Here's the list for 2011 minus August 31st because with the recent upgrades to the website each month with 31 days for some reason the last day doesn't show up. But it ultimately will: > I believe it has been revealed that Marlene Dietrich will be the Star on August 31, 2011.

> {quote:title=vallo13 wrote:}{quote} > 1933 Going Hollywood w/ Marion Davies & Bing Crosby > Schedule here: http://www.tcm.com/schedule/monthly.html > vallo I think he's referring to SHOW GIRL IN HOLLYWOOD (1930) that was on before GOING HOLLYWOOD.

> {quote:title=voranis wrote:}{quote} > > {quote:title=markbeckuaf wrote:}{quote} > > Wow, this is very cool!!!! "Murder He Says"! And Bob Hope! During WWII, wow! Great stuff! Thanks, TCM!!! > > By the way, what is this short and when did it air? > > Robbie > This is it: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/401876/COMMAND-PERFORMANCE-STRICTLY-GI/ It was on Sunday morning, May 1.

Unlisted short after SWING YOUR LADY: "Hollywood Hist-O-Rama - Gloria Swanson" (1961). Short following 6,000 ENEMIES: "Hollywood Hist-O-Rama - Edward G. Robinson" (1961).

> {quote:title=MickeyFender wrote:}{quote} > There's a 31 minute gap coming up this morning (4/26) between the end of No Greater Glory and the beginning of Swing Your Lady in case anyone wants to set up his or her dvr. > It's TRIAL BY TRIGGER (1944) - Warner Bros.