ElCid

OK, let's try it this way. Lot of responses to my earlier comment, but to what does this post refer? Is there some feature coming about LA Noir, a segment of TCM or Noir Alley on LA Noir, a book or what? Thanks,

Mystery solved. McGuerins From Brooklyn is about 45 mins. long and was essentially last part of Two Knights From Brooklyn, but with about three 2 min. segments inserted and about 20+ mins. deleted. Two Knights is about 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is LA Noir? Did I miss something?

No offense intended, but suggest you watch the movie as your memory is not too accurate.

Thanks, I looked at Wiki and some notes I have from a while back. Some of these were combined into other "movies." Ex. Two Knights from Brooklyn seems to be a combination of Two Mugs From Brooklyn and Taxi Mister?. Apparently Two Knights, Two Mugs and Taxi Mister? were not used in Brooklyn Orchid. Guess my question is whether The McGuerins from Brooklyn is parts of others or is totally stand alone?

The McGuerins From Brooklyn is on at 5:00 AM Jan 15/16. There were other movies, of which I have DVD's, that were very similar. I have been told they actually made a movie and then cut it into shorter segments for release again. Question: Is The McGuerins From Brooklyn different from Two Knights From Brooklyn; Two Mugs From Brooklyn; Taxi Mister and Brooklyn Orchid? Put another way, if I have all except The McGuerins, do I also have the McGuerins? Thanks.

I believe they can be rotated. Not sure though, but may be to replace one that has been damaged without stopping on to use the wheels themselves to "grab" rough terrain, hills, rocks, etc.

For those who liked His Kind of Woman, Macao is on Monday, Jan 14/15 at 3:45 AM. Somewhat similar to HKW, but not as much humor. I've discussed it in previous posts above.

This is a very good movie . It does pop up a lot on various channels and I have it on DVD. If it comes on, I may start watching and then have to finish it. There are no dead spots in this one or places where it drags. The cast is excellent, and I am not talking about Tom Hanks. Although Hanks does a good job in it, but it really is not his movie. The women are the stars in this one and Hanks and the rest of the guys support them. I really don't like Madonna's singing, but her renditions in this one will make your eyes water. As for her acting, in this one she can do it and bring it off. This would be great as a regular spring or summertime movie for TCM. The Girls of Summer? As an aside, I don't really care for baseball, but I like baseball movies. Go figure.

The only thing I know about Baudelaire is that he is in a comic comment in The Wheeler Dealers.

Now that you mention it, Burr did have more of an Italian accent at the beginning of the movie, as well as speaking in Italian. If you liked His Kind of Woman, try Macao with Mitchum and Russell. No role such as Price had, but William Bendix has a pretty good one in it. Gloria Grahame has a very good role in it as well. The Big Steal is another one, but with Mitchum, Bendix and Jane Greer. SPOILERS As for Lured, I'm somewhat on the fence. Definitely a two star movie, but somehow still can't get enthusiased over it. The Karloff bit seemed added on just to capitalize on Karloff and of course he was in it too early to be a serious contender for the villan. I have seen it a few times before, but been so long that I actually forget who done it. I knew it wasn't Sanders and I suspected Alan Mowbry at first. One problem I have (and it is mine) with Lucille Ball is accepting her in serious roles. She can do them, but I have too many I Love Lucy and her comedic movies. Although I do enjoy The Dark Corner and her role in it.

Also changing your name all the time seems like something a troll would do. Only excuse for it.

Sort of figured that, but somehow it just didn't have the right "feel" for me.

I think during that period and even now, there are certain elements that the producers and directors wish to "check off" in their films and TV shows. Sort of like writing a mystery story 101. There are certain things that have to be there. As for Dark Corner, I enjoy it when I watch it, but not a big fan of it. May watch it this time. Lured is the same for me, but less enjoyable. Not sure why, but it may be the London setting. While I enjoy movies in "exotic" locations, not sure this is one of them.

Speaking of Murder My Sweet, I watched the 1975 Robert Mitchum version of Farewell My Lovely and The Falcon Takes Over (1942) with George Sanders this week. Interesting presentations based on the same book. The 1975 version is my favorite and I think the best version, although I have never read the book. Of course, Hollywood had a lot more leeway in 1975. Although you can see the same plot in The Falcon Takes Over, it definitely is not like the other two. That begs the question, are all three Noir or just MMS and FML?

Don't forget Holt's performance in The Monster that Challenged the World (1957). Not a bad little horror film. It's really a pretty good movie and is one of my favorites. If you like Mitchum, try to see Macao (also with Russell) and The Big Steal (with Jane Greer). Macao is similar to His Kind of Woman, but with less humor and abuse. I enjoy just about all of His Kind of Woman with the exception of the yacht scenes. The part where they are trying to drug/kill Mitchum and the chase and then the rescue by Price and the local gendarmes could definitely be reduced in length. I usually fast forward through it. Price's comic roles really do add something to the movie. If you are looking for brooding/dark Noir, this ain't it. But still a good movie.

Don't forget auto-correct, although not sure that is done here. I hate it when system substitutes a word for one I did not intend.

Usually ignore your comments, but picked this one up as a quote so went back to find it. First, you apparently took el Cid's comments out of context as it does not show of whom he/she spoke. Second, I would imagine it was a very old quote as el Cid [El Cid] hasn't been on this site in many years as far as I know. Although I may have been mislead by the manner in which CigarJoe quoted you. Regardless it is meaningless in the context that others have commented on your comments IF that is your purpose in posting it. If not, sorry. There is a difference between freedom of speech and some of your comments. Incidentally, I am The Cid if you are referring to me.

I think Lee Van Cleef could have done the role, but probably not as well as Burr. Thanks for telling us was originally in the role.

MissWonderly: Liked your comments on His Kind of Woman and think you are very accurate. I liked Eddie's opening description where he referred to it as comedy/noir/romance/musical or something to that effect. A whole new genre. Perhaps we can introduce Light Noir? I hadn't realized it is a full 120 minutes and probably would have been better at 90 minutes. Price does add a lot to the movie, but maybe a little less. Could drop about 75% of the doctor, but then he was created by and for Howard Hawks. It is still one of my favorites from that era and it really helps having it on DVD so I can fast forward through the final scenes and get to the "scorching" ending. I particularly like movies of this type and period that are set in "exotic" locations or just away from the NYC, Chicago, LA normal. Macao is somewhat similar "light noir" with Mitchum and Russell, but has less comedy and no Vincent Price character nor someone as patently evil as Raymond Burr can do it.

I recorded His Kind of Woman and then watched Eddies intro and outro. Another great job and explanations for a lot of what has been questioned re: this movie. The production backstory on this movie goes way beyond most other movies of this type. I also liked how he starts off with a classification for the movie which should satisfy all who may criticize it as not being Noir.

You might like the below thread as it seems to have more discussions on Noir in general. It is under Forums, then Genre near bottom of screen, then Noir and Mystery. http://forums.tcm.com/forum/13-film-noir-gangster/

I sort of see where you are going, but I think Macy is a cut above the others.

William H. Macy has won two Emmy Awards and four Screen Actors Guild Awards, as well as being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Since 2011, he has played Frank Gallagher, a main character in the Showtimeadaptation of the British television series Shameless. Macy and actress Felicity Huffman have been married since 1997.[from Wikipedia] He was great in Fargo and Wild Hogs in particular.

Shameless: for those interested, this is the last season. The last "half" of the season will be in a couple of weeks on Showtime network.