wouldbestar
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:^0 Dargo: Every time I see Edward Norton's name, I think of Art Carney and his Ed Norton. You can't not do it.
Stewart Granger's birth name was James Stewart which was true of that "other fellow" as well. I've heard he acted under it in England until he realized he'd need something different over here and reversed his last and middle names.
In the 1950's there was a beautiful brunette actress, Erin O'Brien, as well as an older one, Erin O'Brien-Moore. My mother always wondered if they were related.
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Thank you remembering Madlyn Rhue. I was always miffed that Annette Funnicello got all the publicity about having MS when Madlyn just kept on working through it all even when down to being in a wheel chair. There must have been a beautiful soul to go with that face.Now I know who Charles Middleton is. Another poster is a fan of his work and I'll know who to look for in his films. I also enjoyed seeing Henry Hull as young man as I only know him from his later years and always thought him a good actor.
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You were seeing it correctly, I caught that too. The movie was based on a novel and I'm not certain if the word sin/sins was in that title or not. Perhaps W/B played with it to make the movie sound steamier than it was then changed or had to change it for some reason.
The next year, along with almost everybody else on the W/B lot, she was in a steamy political pot boiler, *A Fever in the Blood,* then *The Bramble Bush* with Richard Burton. Both are considered not bad for a system on its way out. I want to see these two as well as I would appreciate them more now than as a teen.
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:0 I know this sounds strange today but that ending was daring in 1960 as it would have been in the early 1940s; things didn't change all that much in that time. Pregnant and single women, whatever their age, would sneak out of town to relatives or "homes for unwed mothers" to have the child and were usually pressured to give them up for adoption if they couldn't board them with family. What Paul proposed-lying about his being the father-was believable for the times. Rachel's accepting God's forgives, forgiving herself and being courageous enough to refuse a loveless marriage made quite an impression on me back then and Angie nailed the performance. You hope Henri came back and she finally realized what was in front of her. I still say it was no contest; Peter Finch had it all over Roger Moore acting and otherwise.
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Off topic alert!
I don't know about "Lust" but I just saw *Desire in the Dust* on FMC and believe me, sex does not sell. I think they put *Peyton Place* in the pot with the first Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner works they could find and filmed the mess they got. Most of the actors were recognizable to folks around then but I've never heard of the star, Ken Clark. They were all wasted. The best scene was the ending credit. I've never liked *Duel* *in the Sun* either but Lust beats desire here.
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Sally Forrest fans should look for *Mystery Street,* a murder story with Ricardo Montalban. Both are terrific in their roles as cop and friend of the victim; hers is strictly dramatic. Ricardo could have sold me one of those Cordobas and I can't drive.
I read the bios and patience seems to have paid off for her. Hubby and she waited a long time to tie the knot but unlike many it stayed tied. I have a feeling that while we lost in not having her on screen she would say she won.
I think Armand Assante won a Emmy for playing John Gotti in a TV movie and was the father of Tony's lover, Jeanne, on *NCIS.* I've followed his career from the mid-70's NY soaps to now and agree he should be better known.
Edited by: wouldbestar on Sep 30, 2011 2:52 PM
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I tried to see the 3-D *Lion King* on Sunday. The theater is in a shopping center next to where the cruise ships sail from and like the other businesses have no prices listed. Also you buy your tickets from a ATM-style machine rather than a person. Three prices came up from $7 to $11 dollars. Nobody could explain what the letters next to the cost meant and $11 is too much for any movie ticket so I went back home. This is why I rarely go any more; the last time being *True Grit* in January.
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Paul Newman in *The Road to Perdition.* Instead of the arm waving, overly emotional gangster we usually get in the mob movies his crime boss is quietly and methodically evil in his actions. This is premeditated murder by one who knows full well it's wrong and chooses to go that way anyhow. This is more frightening than that usual ethnic stereotype unless it's Michael in *The Godfather* who was both. I guess that makes it a tie.
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The end of *Colorado Territory.* If you believe in an afterlife, you hope the couple is together in a better place. If not, it's sad that they're dead but at least knew love at the end. It beats the "He's free!" from *High Sierra.*
Also, the chase scene from *The Pink Panther* with everybody in costume racing around the fountain in two small cars while that old drunk sits and watches waiting for the crash. I never fail to crack up.
Edited by: wouldbestar on Sep 30, 2011 12:51 PM
Edited by: wouldbestar on Sep 30, 2011 12:59 PM
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This is a good movie. You think you have the story pegged from the beginning but you are wrong. The title is just for sensation, there's a "sin" but nothing graphic. It presents a Christian woman as human and real as, I trust, most of us are. The African natives speak more than two syllables and are well drawn, intelligent characters. It's in color and the actors know their craft. A truly "adult" movie as it deals with the situation in a realistic manner. No sleep for me tonight! -
:^0 Wish I'd seen this earlier; I'd have picked up a "chunky chunk of Chunky's chocolate" in honor of Arnold Stang who always made me laugh. I think he was the only spokesman they ever had. Thanks for remembering him.
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MaryLyn2:
Probably because U-I was trying like crazy to make a big romantic leading man out of John Gavin. They also paired him with Lana Turner in *Imitation of Life* and I'm betting she was older than he as well. While he served us well as a diplomat in later years I don't think he ever got past his wooden acting style. At least I thought it was.
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Okay, the third pick, which won't come up on the post, is *Devil's Doorway*. I don't give up that easily.
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My three:
*Ivanhoe*
*Westward the Women*
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I also think *Waterloo Bridge, Johnny Eager,* and most of his post WWII films showed his growth as an actor. *The Conspirator, Above and Beyond* and *Rogue Cop* showed his tough or sinister side. *Cattle King*, while not a great film, gave the barons a chance to tell their side. He might not have had the natural talent others did but took what he had and worked to make the most of it. He seems to have had many friends in the industry a lot of fans who still watch his work.
Two edits to get this right. It must be Monday!
Edited by: wouldbestar on Sep 26, 2011 12:44 PM
Edited by: wouldbestar on Sep 26, 2011 12:44 PM
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Do you mean to tell me that there was a time Audra Lindley-who deserves to be known for more than Helen Roper-and Don Porter-forever Mr. Sands-didn't have gray hair? I never would have guessed. Seriously, these photos show why they made their marks. Strange that they died in the same year as well. Thanks for some great photos.
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When I watched the documentary on James Dean the other night-if you've not seen it do-he starred in The Hound of Heaven with John Carradine that was an early version of *The Twilight Zone's* The Hunt. They played the scene where the old man finds out from the angel that his dog has saved him from Hell. I'm not certain which version was better but am leaning towards the *TZ* one because I love Arthur Hunnicutt. There were many clips of early 50's TV with popular actors of the time in their youth. My jaw just kept dropping. It's amazing how much work he did before those three movies.
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*The Last Sunset* is in Encore rotation now and I have a reminder to see it this week-end. This is because of you all and your comments as well as the cast. I'll weight in afterwards.
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This has long been one of my favorite Western films. The scene where Matt finds Catherine's body always chokes me up. The way he respectfully covers her with her shirt before lifting her up is something you probably wouldn't see today and he gives Linda the chance to see how a real man treats a woman. I think Quinn was a better choice for Belden than Lancaster; he brought out his dark side better than Burt would have. The costumes are beautiful and the Tiomkin score was just right. One good piece of filmmaking.
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Thanks for giving this wonderful actor his due. I first became aware of him on the Warner TV Westerns but now find him all over the place in many various roles and he never fails to deliver.
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My picks:
1) Giant
2) The Sea Hawk
3) Colorado Territory
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Arlene Dahl was my glamour mentor in the 60's when I was on my own and trying to find my style. I had a paperback version of *Always Ask a Man* which was my beauty bible til it fell apart. In the section on blondes she said positive things about Marilyn so this dissing seems a recent thing. She was on marriage 5 and then into astrology so I gave little credence to her personal advice. I've never thought much of her as an actress and when I see her on TV today, including the discussed segment, I wonder how I let her influence me that much. I understand now how Lorenzo is who he is; with parents like this he never had much of a chance. Whoever said this reflects more negatively on her than Marilyn is right. Does this she mean she's *never *put her foot in her mouth? Those who know me know I have and I'll bet everyone else here have too.
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I started watching this charming movie until I had to take a phone call and am glad I'll have another chance to see it all the way through. I liked the fact that Moss Hart, one of the great stage writers and producers, went through many defeats before he hit it big but didn't give up.
I liked George Hamilton in this role as well as the mix of established stars with newcomers who would all be heard from in some entertainment genre. They all looked so young but then they were. This was definitely a "who knew" moment.
Did Cary Grant ever comment on how future game show host Bert Convy played him when he was still Archie Leech and swore he's "never change his name"? This role gave the movie a sense of reality and Convy was very good. Sadly, he died young..
George Segal is now a success in TV sitcoms after many dramatic film roles such as *Who's Afraid* *of Virginia Wolf?* He could play Klugman's role in a remake.
Jonathan Lippe/Goldsmith, one of the most prolific movie and TV "nasties" of the 60's and 70's, is now Don Equis' "most interesting man in the world" and no I didn't recognize him when the ads started either. This was the first time I saw him in a good guy role. Sam Groom became a soap star after a prime-time medical/police series and guest roles on everything from *Gunsmoke* to *Law and Order;* I'm not sure if he's alive or not.
This is a good little film as a time capsule of show business life in the 30's and performers on their way up. Can't wait to see it again.
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The new star, Ingrid Bergman, is a wonderful actress -and will be even better when she loses her accent.
As Rick/Bogie told her in *Casablanca:* "And you never will". I liked the way she sounded just fine.
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Thanks to our local version of WGN I finally got to see *Veronica Guerin* yesterday afternoon. That was toped by at last getting to see *Mr. Roberts* last night. Both were well worth the wait. If you've not seen either one, don't neglect the opportunity to do so.
It was sad but ironic that Guerin's murder did more to bring down the drug lords of Dublin that her news articles did while she was alive. They did indeed reap what they sowed. The statement at the end that 196 other recent journalists had also died doing their jobs was shocking. Those of you who are or have been a part of the profession have my appreciation. I might not agree with all of you at times but you give me the chance to hear all sides and make up my mind. Thank you.
I enjoyed the mix of comedy and drama as well as the performances in *Mr. Roberts.* The ending reminded you of Henry Blake's departure on *MASH,* a sad but realistic one but in this case buffeting as well. No wonder it was such a hit.
Both movies seen to have a kinship with what was being remembered yesterday. I hope to see *All the Young Men* again when I can stay awake. The guests made great choices, were very informative about what they did that day and Ben was so gracious and respectful of them. Good tribute.
Thank you remembering Madlyn Rhue. I was always miffed that Annette Funnicello got all the publicity about having MS when Madlyn just kept on working through it all even when down to being in a wheel chair. There must have been a beautiful soul to go with that face.
This is a good movie. You think you have the story pegged from the beginning but you are wrong. The title is just for sensation, there's a "sin" but nothing graphic. It presents a Christian woman as human and real as, I trust, most of us are. The African natives speak more than two syllables and are well drawn, intelligent characters. It's in color and the actors know their craft. A truly "adult" movie as it deals with the situation in a realistic manner. No sleep for me tonight!
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Angela Landsbury's compassion for Madlyn shows once again that she was robbed of an Oscar for* The Manchurian Candidate. *That someone that gracious could play so evil a character that deftly proves it to be one of the greatest performances in film history.
I'm still navigating my way around this new computer and hope this can be read.