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Yes, one of the few instances in movies where different versions are both worthwhile and, have strengths. James Whale did his usual fine job directing. And nobody can beat Paul Robeson. I have to say I prefer this version, primarily because of Whale and Irene Dunne, who I like better than Kathryn Grayson--not that I don't think she's good.

I did want to record it, along with The 400 Blows. I've seen both many times, but remarkably, as TCM has shown both before, I don't have them. But, of course, TimeWarner cable turned off my box for all of 400 Blows and half of M/F. (Sigh). Il faut attendez. . . .

>TomJH: >with Tracy there would have been a harder edge. Something that appeals to me, or would have, if he had played the part.

Looks like Jean Arthur.

Washington Merry-Go-Round has long been one of my favorites. It's the first film I saw Lee Tracy in and he instantly became a favorite actor of mine. Definitely more cynical than Carpra's All-American effort, and a distinctly harder ending.

He was in a major film with Charleton Heston (no, not Ben Hur), and a war movie with Robert Mitchum

In addition, and without seeing the movies, I am also looking forward to Catherine Deneuve (the designated foreign star), and Rex Harrison.

Ohh, let's see, one fifteen minus ten twenty-six is. . . .mmm. . . .carry the three. . . .two hours and fort-nine minutes. And six fifty-three minus two thirty-two is four hours and twenty-one minutes. It did take longer! You're right anyway, musicalnovelty. Congratulations!

A somewhat charming effort featuring Victor Moore, called It Happened on Fifth Avenue: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039502/

Well, let's see if this takes any longer:

I like having an East Coast feed here on the West Coast, specifically because the primetime programming starts at 5 pm. I hope ifanwhen TCM starts a WC feed we don't lose the EC feed.

So naturally, the thing you need to know is what was the remark?

Well. . . .the thing is. . . .when you have a character actor as a featured star, you're going to get the same movies you get with all the stars you are tired of, because they were the ones playing the supporting roles. For instance, Hattie McDaniel's roles were often as maids to the retread stars. And Glenda Farrell was the sassy, no-nonsense girl friend of the lead retread actress.

Mmmm, she could be. . . .and--she is! Congratulatuons!

Not her. She made a lot of comedy shorts in the early sound era.

And dancing.

No, not her. She was known mostly for her comedic work.

He's a prolific actor, but mostly in Italian and French films. Here's another pic of him (he's playing a cop):

While we wait for confirmation: Looks like she would have made a good Anna Karenina.

Wow, you know, he does. . . .but it's not him. He's Italian.

No need to explain anything to me. I don't think anyone will take you to task for it. For me, this is all for fun, and the enjoyment of puzzling out a name--and figuring out what clues to give that will be helpful, but not make it too easy.

That shows how I generally am not good at seeing the person behind the face, but, yes, it's Miss Lucile Ball. You got her!

Yes, I read notes from various places, and they all seem to copy one another. It seems that Dieterle only directed for a week. Most of the credit should go to Reinhardt for the magical, ethereal atmosphere of the film.

Unless the internet has once again stung me with a faux pic, you have got her! Can you get her?: Hint: she has frequently appeared in pics here that look nothing like she is familiarly known.

Douglas Sirk Is most often noted for his melodrama and gloopiness (my interpretation). But Delmer Daves is slathering it on pretty good now in A Summer Place.