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Joan Crawford was in *Daisy Kenyon* with Henry Fonda.
Edited by: cujas on May 2, 2011 3:21 PM
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*Small Town Girl*
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Ann Blythe is young enough for your answer--Terrence.
The producer of all these successful formula musical/operettas was Joe Pasternak. He started at Universal with Deanna Durbin. He followed that great success story with even greater success at MGM with Mario Lanza, Jane Powell, and Grayson & Keel.
Terrence it's yours for the taking--
With Skipper coming in a close 2nd
Edited by: cujas on May 2, 2011 3:12 PM
Edited by: cujas on May 2, 2011 3:14 PM
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Miles, Funny you should mention "I Can't Be Bothered Now -- that's my answering machine!
Next: another blast from the past--
"From the tip of his toes to his head,
He looks like an unmade bed."
Please supply all the info for the couplet above.
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Miles--Who could ask for anything more?
Next:--
"The living is easy
The living is high
All good Americans should come here to die."
Hint: stay with the previous subject.
You've got the routine--song, movie, performer (s) and composer (s)
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*North By Northwest Passage*
next: Time
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Tommy James was in the "Hang on Sloopy" category of artists--a few weak, mediocre hits that people bought in between something really worthwhile. Maybe a little better than the Archies.
Now The Rascals were in a competely different category. They were near the top--near The Doors or Sly. Felix and The Rascals--were first rate--from "Good Lovin"--to "Groovin'" on down.
Nothing personal against Tommy James--But his abilities and hits don't even come close to an above average band like--Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels.--And Mitch wasn't anyplace near The Rascals in creativity or technique.
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This thread is still open.
C'est toujours ouvert.
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This thread is still open.
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Well, my dear Skipper, I think you've hit on something of a formula here.
All these movies seem to be centered on Operatic/Operetta type singers. Some sang at the Met or were quite qualified to have had a real operatic career.
Well, there was a musical producer in Hollywood who specialized in this sort of musical combo: a light plot--often involving a a real composer or singer--and a lots of singing.
Musical heavyweights from the MGM Freed unit made fun of these musicals, but they made alot of money.
Skipper--Name the two studios where this extremely successful producer worked and for a brownie point, name his very famous character actor cousin. This actor appeared in Hollywood's most famous movie (Not GWTW--the other one).
Have Fun!
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Don't think Mario Lanza was a child star.
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Miles--like Bobby Short, you must be K-razy for the Gershwins too.
The song is "Our Love Is Here To Stay". It was originally written for the *Goldwyn Follies*. It appeared after George's death and Ira always saw it as a testament to his relationship with his brother.
The forgotten Kenny Baker sang this--I grew up watching Dennis Day, that's how the cookie crumbles.
Also, of course, Gene Kelly sang it to Leslie Caron on the banks of the Seine in *The American In Paris*.. I've often looked for that spot on the left bank. Then I remembered that the movie was made in Hollywood, USA aka Culver City.
S'WONDERFUL!
Edited by: cujas on Apr 30, 2011 5:43 PM
Edited by: cujas on Apr 30, 2011 5:44 PM
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I learned this verse from The Late Great Bobby Short--the album was
"Bobby Short is K-razy for Gershwin".
The song is "Embraceable You" written by George and Ira Gershwin for "Girl Crazy".
I believe Ginger Rogers sang this one--although Ethel Merman was the star.
In the movie--Judy Garland sang this, as well as Ethel songs.
The only other thing I could tell you about the Broadway show was that Fred Astaire staged this number and some others.--Deja Vu.
PS In 1983 The Great Tap Dancer/Choreographer Tommy Tune did a fantastic Gershwin show called "My One & Only", where he had many of the tunes associated with Astaire and Kelly.
"Crazy for You"--1992. Jodi Benson(whoever that is)
Edited by: cujas on Apr 30, 2011 6:36 PM
Edited by: cujas on Apr 30, 2011 6:42 PM
Edited by: cujas on Apr 30, 2011 6:45 PM
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*How Green Was My Valley of Decision*
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Dial "O" for O'Malley--Father O'Malley--Bing Crosby in *The Bells of St. Mary's*
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Beery was in *Grand Hotel* with Joan Crawford.
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*Cry, the Beloved Country Girl*
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Edited by: cujas on Apr 28, 2011 6:21 PM
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Lawford was in *Royal Wedding* with Jane Powell.
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Paul Douglas was in *Solid Gold Cadillac* with Judy Holliday.
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Mack the Black---Macoco is Walter Slezak in *The Pirate*
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*Broadway Melody of 1938*--Watching the young, innocent Judy Garland sing "Dear Mr. Gable"--she had so much talent for a little girl and then thinking about what the future held for her. She was so amazing to be only 15. Everything she ever had was already there and in one so young.
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Leslie Caron was in *Daddy Long Legs* with Thelma Ritter.
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*Oklahoma!*
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the other head was, I believe, Rosie Grier.
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