wouldbestar
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One thing about this movie; no matter how crazy and dysfunctional your family might be, always remember that you could have been in this one.
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gagman: Thanks again. I meant they were usually so small, not sharp, and b&w that you didn't get to actually get more than an idea of her features and beauty. These have done the trick and i can understand her appeal for the folks of that time.
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gagman: I have never seen any photos of Clara Bow that showed what she really looked like until now. Thank you. A night of firsts for me; 2001 and Clara and both great. Still wish I was out there with you but the sting is out a bit tonight. Tomorrow's line-up looks top-notch as well.
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I had never seen or heard of Walter Brennan until The Real McCoys. Then a newspaper ad for one of his movies called him "the only 3-time Academy Award winner"-at the time he was-and I literally collapsed on the sofa in shock. That old geezer? I've learned a lot since 1959; like why it's true. Whether he's a good or bad guy, when he's on screen you watch and are never disappointed. One of a kind but his roles never were.
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Thank you, Harry. I finallyfound the "suggest a movie" link and after making me change my password they let me request it.
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Agreed. The music is the only thing worth remembering except for Hope Emmerson playing Mother in the earliest episodes. She had the brains to leave. Okay, Herschel Bernardi before he was Charlie the Tuna isn't bad either but it's not worth staying up for.
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Of course I loved this movie; I'm a woman. I respected Sinatra for letting down his macho image and letting Robin get taken to the cleaners by Marian. Flynn, Todd, or Kostner never did that. Falk was hilarious and the music pretty good. A Bang, Bang, Bang-up good time.
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This is like James Bond. Over the years different actors brought the senibilitities of the time and their individual nuances to the character. I?ve not seen the O?Mara, Booth, Gould, or George Montgomery films but based on what I have of their other work I?d give them all a try. I can?t picture Montgomery out of his frontier clothes but that?s my problem, not his, and why I want to see him as Marlowe. I?m not a big Robert Montgomery fan but found Lady in the Lake fascinating because of the way it was filmed-think Dark Passage -and the chance to see Jayne Meadows Allen in an acting role rather than an I?ve Got a Secret panelist. Bogey comes first, then Mitchum, Powell, and Garner. Bring them all on.
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Harry and Joe: Thank you for reminding me why "never is a long time". You win, I'll give it a look when the chance comes.
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Thank you, Arlene. This one's been discussed on a Ford thread recently and it's on my list of ones to see all the way through.
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San Francisco because I'm always amazed at the end when you see how the city rebuilt itself in the time between the earthquake and the then present-1936-which was only 30 years. Vertigo is also good because of the scenery; it was a beautiful place in 1958.
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The first time I saw 14 Hours years ago I was impressed with Grace Kelly's performance and thought it was bigger than it turned out to be the last time I watched. Maybe it was having divorced parents; I wished they'd forgiven and forgotten as Grace's character did. I love the whole movie, by the way.
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finance: The "you smoke too much" line is said to the bride in the wedding scene from On the Waterfront back in 1954. I'd not be surprised to find it was used before that. The anti-smoking drum began beating when I was a kid in the mid 50's and continues to this day. I'm mostly in favor of them but think it is going too far; the next thing you won't be able to in your home unless you live alone. Oops, did I give the smoke police ideas?
Edited by: wouldbestar on Apr 22, 2010 9:18 PM
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Now, I feel a bit better. You're one person I wanted to meet. See you next time, hopefully.
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Isn't the fact that he and his second wife, Ursula, had two children together enough to kill that rumor? For the record, after Barbara Stanwyck died some writer claimed the same thing about her and that the whole marriage to Taylor was a sham. No proof, just a rehashing of the 30's gossip. Did somebody mix her up with Jo Courtney, the character she played in Walk on the Wild Side? They tried to lay that on John Travolta before his marriage too. Who cares?
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He certainly is not! I find him very knowledgeable about films-with his pedigree he's better be-and enjoyable to listen to. Robert Osborne needs some down time as we all do and Ben is just fine on week ends. I don't know about irreverent, he's just got a bag of really good zingers. Go, Ben!
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I have seen just about every movie-feature or TV-made about the Alamo this month except one and think it's time for some levity. That movie is Viva Max from the mid 60's with Peter Ustinov and Pamela Tiffin. Ustinov is a hapless Mexican military officer who decides to become a hero by capturing the Alamo and returning it to his country. Tiffin is a ditzy tour guide there who proves a little education is a dangerous thing. She starts to care for the soldier and question the actions of the mission heroes. Numerous references are made in fun to the John Wayne movie. I remember laughing a lot but also some poignant moments. TCM, where is it and can I get it?
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Holly: Thank you for this essay. I just realized I probably have this confused with another movie and have never seen it. After the essay and everybody's postings, I now know I must the next time I get the chance.
The one I had it confused with had a scene with Shirley Jones as a woman who finds out just before his hanging that a white-hating young "Indian" is the little brother captured while she was supposed to be watching him. I've not seen that one for a while either; will somebody please give me its title so I can watch for it as well?
Thanks for helping me continue my movie education.
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Okay, Ladies! Between this and the RT thread, have we educated the men and unknowing females about this great little gem and why it means so much to us? Do they know why we fought so hard to get this movie on the air? Are they going to make certain that if they didn't catch it this time around that they will the next unless they want to catch something from down below later? I think those answers are pretty much all "Yes". It's been a blast to see something I love as much as this film getting the recognition it deserves.
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One of the other threads on stars in print ads made me think of those in TV commercials, both on the way up and established. There is a DDV of 1,000 famous-or infamous-"words from our sponsor" in some of the movie or novelty catalogues for about $20.00 that I'm guessing some of you might like to have. I posted the information on that thread in error and am trying to get it right this time. Enjoy!
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I just realized I put this posting on the wrong thread. It should have gone to the Off-topic old TV shows ones further down. Oh well, if you're interested it's out there. Sorry!
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Hello, Yankee! This Southern girl is at home as well as not being employed for most of the past two years have depleted my funds and make the trip impossible. I am praying for the safety of all concerned and that the goals of the Festival are accomplished. Hopefully, we will both be in a better financial position next year, TCM will be able and willing to do it again, and this time we both get to go. I really don't know if misery does love company but you are not alone.
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I saw this for the first time in the late 1950's. It had to be after Gunsmoke started because someone asked the TV Q&A column of that time what role James Arness played as she could not spot him. I always wondered what she thought when she found out he was The Thing. I liked it then and still do. Have not seen the "re-make" and never will; you can't do-over something this good no matter how hard you try.
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Some of the DVD catalogues have one of 1,000 Classic TV Commercials for about $20.00 and others might. After all the fun I've had on this thread, I might try and get it. The only current one I can think of I never miss is the J. G. Wentworth Viking Opera; that's a worthy successor to our old favorites here.
Off Topic: Favorite Classic TV Shows?
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I am sorry, I meant DVD. No, you'll never see me in anything unless some producer "Gloria Stuarts" me in my old age. Of course she had been a star way back when; in fact she helped start SAG. I have no such pedigree, just a love for classic TV and movies. Somebody has to be in the audience appreciating the art; as long as I can I'll be there.