musicalnovelty
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> {quote:title=myidolspencer wrote:}{quote}
> *Spence was last "STOTM" in 2000, who thinks it's also finally his turn? Thank You.
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If we could be assured that TCM would include Tracy's rarely-seen early 1930's Fox Pictures, then yes.
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And there are the Three Stooges shorts "Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise" (1939) and "Oil's Well That Ends Well" (1958).
They both offer a novel way to plug up an oil gusher.
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> {quote:title=mongo wrote:}{quote}
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> Bela Lugosi chomping on a cigar during a script reading on the set of "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein"
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That's Norman Abbott (Bud's nephew) in the center.
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> {quote:title=markfp2 wrote:}{quote}
> > {quote:title=musicalnovelty wrote:}{quote}> I just never "got" this movie. Never liked any part of it
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> Oh, so that's where you stand. When you come to Cinefest next March, you better be packin' a switchblade and know how to dance.
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Sorry, got no switchblade, and don't dance. But I do look forward to seeing you again at Cinefest. (You know I'll always be there...even if they run "West Side Story"!)
And I promise not to fight with you over any prints of the movie in the dealer's room! -- You can have 'em all!
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> {quote:title=clore wrote:}{quote}
> > Do you have BUCK PRIVATES on? The print looks much better than the one of the Griffith film yet it's almost 20 years older.
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It reminds me how much I wish we could see the dozens of other 1941 Universal movies that TCM doesn't show looking as good as this.
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> {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!).
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> He's also a crooked lawyer in PARTY GIRL.
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> And the earlier film, from the mid-30s, is TIMES SQUARE LADY (with Virginia Bruce) where he plays a gun-wielding gambler.
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> Plus we have to mention his film noir baddie in UNDERCURRENT. He certainly did not spend his entire career playing good guys.
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Robert Taylor also played a tough gangster in the 1934 MGM short BURIED LOOT (first in the "Crime Does Not Pay" series).
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I didn't want to be the first to say it when you and others seem to love it so much....but I agree with CelluloidKid.
I just never "got" this movie. Never liked any part of it I've been unfortunate enough to have inadvertently tuned into.
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> {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!
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> 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.
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> We both really enjoyed this movie and would like to watch it again. Please, any ideas what movie it was??
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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
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> {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.
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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).
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> {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.
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> 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.
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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.
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> {quote:title=skimpole wrote:}{quote}
> I must not have been paying attention: how did Ida Lupino get rid of her working class husband?
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Here's a story summary.
I hope this helps:
http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=3131&category=Full%20Synopsis
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> > {quote:title=musicalnovelty wrote:}{quote}
> > Yes, but I have way too many of my own already!
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> that's great. what are your favs?
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"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.
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> {quote:title=SueSueApplegate wrote:}{quote}
> musicalnovelty, Thanks for the great link. I enjoyed the article immensely, and I was happy to find out that William Powell felt it was his favorite role. Kind of a nice way to find out about his feelings concerning his career.
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> I think it was great that it had its opening in Minnesota eight years to the day after the play opened there.
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Yes, William Powell was excellent in the role.
But isn't it fun to think about how March or Colman might have handled it.
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> {quote:title=markfp2 wrote:}{quote}
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> 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.
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I was watching one movie on TCM where the bug was REALLY big!
Oh, I remember...the movie was "Them!"
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>Anyone listen to movie scores on vinyl?
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Yes, but I have way too many of my own already!
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> {quote:title=Patkowski77 wrote:}{quote}
> When I was younger I remember watching a film with my grandma. It was special the time I spent with her watching older movies and do it now with my kids.=)
> I remember it was a bout a girl in High school. Her best friend lived next door and was more popular. She ended up liking the new teacher that came to her school. She lived with her Grandma. by the end of the movie it was the Mother (girl from school who liked the teacher) telling her daughter about her love story with the daughters Dad ( the Teacher she liked) up in the attic looking at old photos.
> Can someone please help!!!!! The is the best i can do to remember the movie I watched so many years ago.
> Thanks
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I'm not Robert Osborne (but I went to school with a guy named Robert Osborn...does that count?) but I think I can answer your question anyway. In fact this one seems to come up often.
I believe this is the movie you're asking about:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038727/combined
MARGIE (1946) starring Jeanne Crain and Glenn Langan.
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> {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 >
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> 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.
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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...
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> {quote:title=finance wrote:}{quote}
> Help me out with this one. I remember reading that another actor was either strongly considered for, or badly wanted, the Powell role. I don't recall who it was.
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According to these notes, Fredric March and Ronald Colman were also considered for the role.
Other interesting info about the film here:
http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=24789&category=Notes
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> {quote:title=Katsummers wrote:}{quote}
> This has been a running joke between my husband and myself for years:
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> 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."*
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That Three Stooges short is THREE DARK HORSES (1952).
Further info here:
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> {quote:title=CineMaven wrote:}{quote}
> No wishin' or hopin' or thinkin' or prayin'...plannin' or dreamin' will help, no matter WHAT Jackie DeShannon sang).
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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).
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> {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.
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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
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> {quote:title=misswonderly wrote:}{quote}
> I kind of regret putting that in the post. I got the feeling that HollywoodGoLightly was very conscientious about privacy, and that she wouldn't appreciate my bringing up her absence from this site. I feel it was somewhat inappropriate of me, and I apologize to her, wherever she is. I did wonder if mentioning her name would invite speculation on these threads as to why she no longer participates on them.
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> I only brought up her name because she was undeniably one of the most knowledgeable people posting on the TCM fansite, especially when it came to new issues of remastered movies, when, where and why classic films would be screened or released, etc. I miss that, along with all the interesting thread ideas she initiated. But I suspect she wouldn't care for a thread in which people speculate about her.
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Good points.
I do wish her well.
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> {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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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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.
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> {quote:title=ClassicViewer wrote:}{quote}
> Thanks for the valuable tips. It is much appreciated.
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> 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.
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> ...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.
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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.
HOW ABOUT A FILM TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO RISK THEIR LIVES WORKING IN MINES.
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How about
"The Major and the Miner".