musicalnovelty

> {quote:title=johnbabe wrote:}{quote} > why is TCM devoting almost all of the day today to Ann Shirley....i never heard of her, and i go way back.......there must be another Queen of the B movies here besides Lucy Ball...at least we all know and love Lucy, but who is Ann Shirley? > I like Anne Shirley MUCH more than Lucy. Thank you TCM for Anne Shirley Day!

Yes, that is one of the very best documentaries of its kind. I also have the accompanying book and soundtrack LP.

> {quote:title=markfp2 wrote:}{quote} > Welcome to the boards. Do you happen to know what movie it followed or about what day and time it ran? Perhaps, somebody recorded the movie and got the short too. > That short was shown on TCM on Tuesday night, June 22, after the feature "No Time For Sergeants". Here's a little info on the short: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=400314&category=Full%20Credits And more: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0216325/combined One reviewer there says the short is available as an extra on the DVD of the 1943 Warner Bros. picture "Thank Your Lucky Stars".

Many of the pairings that we think never happened actually might have - but on radio, not film, in the radio series "LUX Radio Theater" (1934 - 1955). Check out the numerous fascinating star pairings that never happened in films: http://www.otrsite.com/logs/logl1008.htm

How about "The Major and the Miner".

> {quote:title=myidolspencer wrote:}{quote} > *Spence was last "STOTM" in 2000, who thinks it's also finally his turn? Thank You. > If we could be assured that TCM would include Tracy's rarely-seen early 1930's Fox Pictures, then yes.

> {quote:title=mongo wrote:}{quote} > > Bela Lugosi chomping on a cigar during a script reading on the set of "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein" > That's Norman Abbott (Bud's nephew) in the center.

> {quote:title=ClassicViewer wrote:}{quote} > I meant THE LAST HUNT...that's the western where Taylor plays a villain (and he's very villainous indeed!). > > He's also a crooked lawyer in PARTY GIRL. > > And the earlier film, from the mid-30s, is TIMES SQUARE LADY (with Virginia Bruce) where he plays a gun-wielding gambler. > > Plus we have to mention his film noir baddie in UNDERCURRENT. He certainly did not spend his entire career playing good guys. > Robert Taylor also played a tough gangster in the 1934 MGM short BURIED LOOT (first in the "Crime Does Not Pay" series).

> {quote:title=andrewpaulson wrote:}{quote} > My girlfriend and I saw a silent film that we absolutely loved! Unfortunately, we tuned in late, never caught the name of the film, and don't know any of the actors! > > From the point we started watching the comedy, the main character(male) was aboard a luxury cruise ship and was trying to get away from other men that were constantly looking for him. All the while, he would keep running into a beautiful woman who was doing her own thing, and he'd stop and flirt with her for a little while, then get up and leave again when the men got too close. This went on for about 20-30 minutes without hardly a word being spoken. It was hilarious! > Towards the end of the movie they arrived at a big city and for some reason or another(I don't remember how or why) he ends up in a skyscraper, outside, then inside, then outside of the windows, trying not to fall to his death. It was almost acrobatical because of how clumsy he was and the predicaments he would get himself into! > In the end he finds the girl and its a happy ending. > > We both really enjoyed this movie and would like to watch it again. Please, any ideas what movie it was?? > It does sound like FEET FIRST (1930) although as "finance" correctly pointed out, that's not a silent film. Here's a story summary that may help: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=5757&category=Full%20Synopsis

> {quote:title=LoveFilmNoir wrote:}{quote} > It is beating a dead horse at this point. I provided a long list of Garbo films available on VHS and DVD that johnbabe could purchase. To be a new and very enthusiastic fan, I would think the movies would be worth the price so that he can watch them anytime before they go out of print. > Yes, you are right about that. And, filmlover, your post makes a lot of sense, too. I just had my post in mind for quite a while and just wanted to get it out there in case the thread gets locked (for being one of too many on the same topic).

> {quote:title=gagman66 wrote:}{quote} > Johnbabe should just be happy that TCM fairly regularly plays Garbo's films The same can definitely not be said of Colleen Moore's movies. Though most of those that survive are technically owned by Warner's. > > I can understand them not playing much Swanson, Pola Negri or Clara Bow, because of rights issues. Mostly all Paramount property. But Colleen Moore shouldn't be anywhere near as invisible as she has been on TCM. Even Corinne Griffith, has had a few of her films shown. Not Colleen Moore. > gagman: As usual, we seem to be "on the same page". I was also about to say the same thing to johnbabe. AND like you, with Colleen Moore as my example. So, even though you've said some of it, here's my post to johnbabe: johnbabe: You should be thankful that Greta Garbo's movies have been and are as accessible as they are, from local TV stations in the old days to TNT to TCM, and on video, laser disc, and DVD. Most have ALWAYS been around, never been rare. What if your favorite star was someone like Colleen Moore? Or Nancy Carroll. Or Clara Bow. Or Billie Dove. Or Constance Talmadge. Or Norma Talmadge. Or Phyllis Haver. Or Renee Adoree. Or Jacqueline Logan. Or Ruth Taylor. Or Marie Prevost. Or Louise Brooks? How often are the films of these stars shown on TCM? And to a slightly lesser degree, Thelma Todd Alice White Janet Gaynor Marion Davies Anna May Wong Laura LaPlante Dorothy Mackaill...just to mention a few...their films are occasionally shown on TCM, but not nearly as much as a lot of us wish, and certainly not as often as Garbo's movies. And you can be sure there are a lot of us who consider many of these stars to be just as important as Garbo. And you can be sure that if TCM were to (and they probably will eventually) give Garbo another birthday tribute they'll be bound to repeat some of her movies for what may be as much as the 15th time (figuring some that have been run seemingly at least once a year since TCM started) while there are Colleen Moore movies that have NOT YET ONCE ever been on.

> {quote:title=skimpole wrote:}{quote} > I must not have been paying attention: how did Ida Lupino get rid of her working class husband? > Here's a story summary. I hope this helps: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=3131&category=Full%20Synopsis

> {quote:title=esmagnus wrote:}{quote} > > {quote:title=musicalnovelty wrote:}{quote} > > Yes, but I have way too many of my own already! > > that's great. what are your favs? > "The Shining" was just mentioned, and I'd say that's a favorite soundtrack, but actually only for the early thirties tunes used in the movie, only one of which I recall being included on the soundtrack LP. I remember being disappointed at the time that more of the old songs (Henry Hall & Ray Noble Orchestras, Al Bowlly) were not on the LP, but in the years since, I've managed to collect them all on original 78's or other compilations.

> {quote:title=markfp2 wrote:}{quote} > > > If the studios had their way the logo would be bigger and on all the time. As I recall, there's been at least a couple of times that TCM has been forced to keep a slightly larger logo on throughout a very rare film as a condition of their lease. Sorry, I've drawn a blank as to titles. > I was watching one movie on TCM where the bug was REALLY big! Oh, I remember...the movie was "Them!"

>Anyone listen to movie scores on vinyl? > Yes, but I have way too many of my own already!

> {quote:title=CineMaven wrote:}{quote} > "Hi Maven: With all due respect to one of my favorite posters in TCM World, may I offer a correction...It was not Jackie DeShannon, but Dusty Springfield (Philips 45 #40207) (1964)." -< Musical Novelty > > > I am one of your favorite posters??? Get outta town. Thank you. I hope I've entertained you, informed you and shared your love of classic films. > Oh yes... ("Calling Barranca" was a classic!) I was looking for Petula Clark's French version, but I guess it's been removed. But here you go: Okay...now back to the topic...

> {quote:title=Katsummers wrote:}{quote} > This has been a running joke between my husband and myself for years: > > There is a Three Stooges Short in which one of the stooges is walking out the door with a fishing pole. Another Stooge asks, *"Got Worms?"* and the reply is, *"Yes, but I'm going anyway."* > That Three Stooges short is THREE DARK HORSES (1952). Further info here: http://threestooges.net/episode.php?id=141

> {quote:title=CineMaven wrote:}{quote} > No wishin' or hopin' or thinkin' or prayin'...plannin' or dreamin' will help, no matter WHAT Jackie DeShannon sang). > Hi Maven: With all due respect to one of my favorite posters in TCM World, may I offer a correction... It was not Jackie DeShannon, but Dusty Springfield (Philips 45 #40207) (1964).

> {quote:title=finance wrote:}{quote} > To the general public, and especially to sports fans, Elyse Knox is probably the best-known name on your list, because she married football great Tom Harmon. She was also Ricky Nelson's mother-in-law. > I ain't into sports, I just know that I've seen films and have some stills in which Elyse in breathtakingly beautiful! Here are some: http://www.kingscomix.com/images/thumbnail.php?src=products/mag/5/5575mag.jpg'>http://www.kingscomix.com/images/thumbnail.php?src=products/mag/5/5575mag.jpg'>http://www.kingscomix.com/images/thumbnail.php?src=products/mag/5/5575mag.jpg'>http://www.kingscomix.com/images/thumbnail.php?src=products/mag/5/5575mag.jpg And: http://www.fanpix.net/gallery/elyse-knox-pictures.htm'>http://www.fanpix.net/gallery/elyse-knox-pictures.htm'>http://www.fanpix.net/gallery/elyse-knox-pictures.htm'>http://www.fanpix.net/gallery/elyse-knox-pictures.htm Here are some pictures: http://www.kingscomix.com/images/thumbnail.php?src=products/mag/5/5575mag.jpg And: http://www.fanpix.net/gallery/elyse-knox-pictures.htm

> {quote:title=ClassicViewer wrote:}{quote} > I am working on my own database of films I have...I usually sort it by actor...when I got to Robert Paige, I noticed that he made several films with Jane Frazee. > > Sorry, but I have never heard of Jane Frazee...and it seems she made a lot of films during a ten year period. In fact, she made 39 films over an 11-year time span. She was VERY successful. > > Has anyone else heard of her? Should I look for some Jane Frazee films to add to my collection, if possible...? How is it that some performers (really big in their day) seem to head into obscurity so quickly. > To those of us who love Universal and Republic B-movies, especially the early 1940's, Jane Frazee is definitely NOT unknown. In fact, she's a "household name"! Certainly do check out as many of her Universal musicals as you can find. The main reason many TCM viewers may not be very familiar with her is the lack of Universal and Republic films shown on TCM.

> {quote:title=ClassicViewer wrote:}{quote} > Thanks for the valuable tips. It is much appreciated. > > I think I will look over Laurel & Hardy's filmography (I always consult an actor's filmography before picking their films)...then I look at the cast lists of the individual films to find patterns of them working with certain costars. I will probably pick a Laurel & Hardy film that has a sexy costar or a specialty music act. When I chose an Abbott & Costello film recently I purposely picked BUCK PRIVATES since it also had the Andrews Sisters and I had never seen them in anything. > > ...my guess is I will probably select BOHEMIAN GIRL, since it has Thelma Todd's last performance and Paulette Goddard is featured in a small role. It airs on TCM in late August. > I picked the Laurel & Hardy titles I did because I thought I'd recommend the ones that are most pure L & H, not their films interrupted by musical acts. So, wouldn't you know...you prefer those! Great, there are still some wonderful films awaiting you! "The Devil's Brother" ("Fra Diavolo") (1933) has some great singing and acting by Dennis King (especially welcome after his way-too-hammy performance in 1930's "The Vagabond King"!) In fact, Dennis King's performance in "The Devil's Brother" is one of the best things about it. He plays it straight and it works perfectly. He does a great job! And with Thelma Todd looking her best and L & H favorite foil James Finlayson in the cast, I recommend it highly. You mentioned "The Bohemian Girl" (1936). That's a very good one too (another operetta, like "The Devil's Brother"). But if you want to see it for Thelma Todd's or Paulette Goddard's performances, unfortunately you may be disappointed. Good Laurel & Hardy business, but hardly anything for the two lovely ladies to do. Thelma had just passed away unexpectedly during production so it was decided that out of respect her scenes would be deleted, except for a gypsy song number (dubbed) that she performs (and in a very unfamiliar-for-Thelma black wig). Paulette Goddard was still just on the verge of stardom and has a very minor bit role in this feature. In fact, you'd probably have trouble spotting her. Other L & H features that have musical acts or song numbers include: "Pardon Us" (1931) - some songs including a beautiful solo by Ollie and a funny dance by Stan. "Babes in Toyland" ("The March of the Wooden Soldiers") (1934). - Victor Herbert songs and score. Well-done as a musical, and good as a Laurel & Hardy movie, too. Good vocalizing by Felix Knight and Virginia Karns. "Way Out West" (1937) - some excellent stuff in this one! Stan & Ollie dance, sing and for a leading lady have the lovely Rosina Lawrence. Add to the musical program a great score by Marvin Hatley, and for the music alone this one's a winner! But there's so much more! Very highly recommended. "Swiss Miss" (1938) - lots of singing! "Jitterbugs" (1943) - Stan & Ollie as a couple of swingin' hep-cats...but it's a good one and interesting to see L & H in the 1940's away from their long-time home studio (Hal Roach). Nice singing by Vivian Blaine. I hope this is helpful.

> {quote:title=ziggyelman wrote:}{quote} > musicalnovelty , I too could not have resisted Alice White! > So, did anyone get to watch *Before Midnight* ??? I DVR'ed it...fun little film. A bit confusing, but a nice mystery. Some interesting camera angles early on....didn't seem too cheap a film except some of the secondary leads just weren't that good. > A weird copy in that it was nice and sharp, but with just TONS of artifacts/scratches. I would rather it be sharp though, than scratch free and fuzzy > Now, we need to ask the TCM programmers nicely if they can run the other 2 Inspector Trent films Ralph Bellamy made. > *Crime of Helen Stanley (1934)* which also stars Shirley Grey and Gail Patrick, and Girl in Danger (1934) which also stars Shirley Grey. Amazing how many films seem to be almost competely forgotten today, because of the studio at which they were shot! > I certainly did notice all the white "speckles" all over the print of BEFORE MIDNIGHT! It looked like the whole story was taking place during a snowstorm! The white spots even started in the black before the Columbia logo and were especially prominent at the reel changes. BUT no complaints TCM -- THANKS FOR RUNNING IT! I too would like to see the other "Inspector Trent" films. By the way, there were three others. The one you didn't mention is ONE IS GUILTY (1934). http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0025599/combined How perfect it would be to see all four in a row on TCM!

> {quote:title=ziggyelman wrote:}{quote} > musicalnovelty , I too could not have resisted Alice White! > Love Alice White, and she was fine in silents but you have to admit she wasn't proving herself to be the best actress in Hollywood in her early talkies. PICTURE SNATCHER (1933) and EMPLOYEES' ENTRANCE (1933) were actually come-back films for her, after a year or so off. And somehow she was much better from then on, in those features and especially the 1933 Paramount movie LUXURY LINER. She was more natural and had "learned how to talk" and turned out to be a funny comedienne in supporting roles. A few more Warners movies, a year or so at Universal, and eventually the roles slowed down, but even through the 1940's she was always a delight. I've heard different reports on her later life, but the one I'd like to believe is that she was financially well off enough by the mid-1930's that she worked pretty much only when she felt like it from the late-1930's onward. A happy ending for Alice? We certainly hope so!

> {quote:title=ClassicViewer wrote:}{quote} > I also have not seen any Laurel & Hardy films, but I am going to at least sample one...how can I call myself a so-called Classic Viewer without watching at least one Laurel & Hardy picture??? > Haven't seen Laurel & Hardy yet? I envy you the fun of discovering them! My tip: Start with any of their shorts from 1930 to 1934 before getting into the later stuff (post-1940). Features NOT TO MISS!! - Sons of the Desert (1933) Way Out West (1937) Our Relations (1936) Pack Up Your Troubles (1932) Pardon Us (1931) Babes in Toyland (1934) (which you may also find under the reissue title of "March of the Wooden Soldiers"). The Devil's Brother (Fra Diavolo) (1933) Block-Heads (1938) Other L & H fans may suggest their own favorites, but I say you can't go wrong with any of these. You should get a good idea of why Stan & Ollie are so special.

> {quote:title=Fedya wrote:}{quote} > As for tonight's Bellamy movies, if you haven't seen it before, I highly recommend *Picture Snatcher*, which zips right along in its ~78 minute running time. Watch for a brief appearance by Sterling Holloway. > One thing that I was reminded of while watching PICTURE SNATCHER again is what a good actor James Cagney was. He had to fight off all those amorous advances from Alice White...I'd find that impossible to do!