alix1929

My favorite is from GWTW, and I think Pork said it when Scarlett told him she was going to ask Ashley for the money to pay taxes on Tara: "Askin' ain't gettin'" Another favorite from Blazing Saddles: "What in the wide, wide world of sports is a goin'on here?"

Censorship is not cool, especially in movies this old. Editing classic movies to make them "acceptable" for 2005 audiences is not cool either. I always feel, a viewer should know what's being shown, and avoid it like the plague if it offends you.

I loved, loved, LOVED the original version! As a kid I found it cool and a little bit on the edge. However, I did enjoy very much the Depp version. I thought the stuff w/his dad was not interesting or needed. Childishly, I enjoyed the new Oompa Loompas. What a scream!

How does one go about seeing BROWN OF HARVARD? I also like the work of William Haines, and would like to see this one.

Mongo, want to thank you for the information Rian James. Although you said there wasn't much out there, you found more than I did! I've been busy & away from the TCM site for awhile, and just got back. Also...if I ever get to NYC, I must have a real Nathans! They sell a packaged version in supermarkets here in the midwest, but I fancy it is NOT quite the same. I myself prefer mustard, onions & relish. Alix

Just watched him today in a movie I taped earlier called "The Mouthpiece." He was wonderful!

I don't much like either CITIZEN KANE or MAGNIFICANT AMBERSONS. I'm wondering if it's an Orson Wells thing...

Does anyone know if this has ever aired, on any station? Who owns the rights to this one? It was pretty hot back in the 1930's, is it still too hot to air today, or is there some type of "Letty Lynton" legality issue that prevents it from being shown. I love Miriam Hopkins, and would love to see this one. I've seen snippets, and it looks awesome. Any of you seen it, and want to comment on it??

I agree with whoever said there were many stars of Paramount, Universal etc, who are virtually unknown today because their movies are not released either to TV or video/dvd. I'd love to discover Nancy Carroll and see some the early 1930's Paramounts with names like "Hot Saturday" and "Kiss and Make Up." I'd also like to see more of Cary Grant's early work. Ah, if only.

My vote goes to Kay Francis.

I love Cagney! Here are a couple of my favorites, because there was no way to limit them to just one! **Blonde Crazy** is a wonderful pre-Code with Joan Blondell as his costar! You just have to hear him say, "hooooonnnnneeey!" in this one. **Footlight Parade** is a yummy Busby Berkley with Cagney in the lead. **Hard to Handle** is a wonderful one with him as a scam artist. Actually, any of his pre-Codes are great. I even like his first film, Sinners Holiday, as it shows how good he was, even in the beginning (Joan Blondell is also pretty darn good here too).

I think my brother looks like Jim Carrey.

Great movie. I love his scenes w/Elsa Lancaster! All the more hilarious since they were married.

I realize this may take some time, so I'll be patient. I was wondering if you had any information on writer Rian James? The imdb doesn't list anything except birth & death. I've watched several pre-codes lately that he wrote, and I was just curious about his life. He seemed to really have a finger on the pre-code era & lifestyle. Have a great time at Coney Island. What does a NYer put on a Nathans? Mustard? Onions? Relish? Or is there no specific way to eat 'em? Just wondering about that, too. Remember, one of Clara Bow's first jobs as a teen was slicing the buns there! Alix

I'll wait patiently for your response. Thank you!!

I have to also vote for SHOP AROUND THE CORNER for the exact same reason as someone else--he was incredibly sexy. I also liked him in a very small 1936 role, WIFE VS. SECRETARY. He played Jean Harlow's young boyfriend. He said that in one scene, he had to "make out" with beautiful Jean, and they had to do take after take! He said he was very embarassed, but Jean, was very nice!

You're right! Now it's your turn. Have fun.

I will be on the lookout for this one! Gary Cooper is a wonderful actor. What did you (or others) think of BERKLEY SQUARE? I thought it was a huge downer of a film. Am I the only one? Was it big at the time of it's release? I've read it was one of the first "time travel" themed movies released.

I got curious and check the internet movie data base (imdb.com) for UPSTAGE, and there's not a lot of info there--no synopsis--but it shows five people have seen it, and rated it 5.1 out of 10. That would put her age at about 23, which looks about right to me, based on the film clip. Please continue to check! I also searched the TCM library, and they do have this in their vaults. How about having an up & coming composer put some music to it, and let's see it! It looks intriguing.

Clue #6: Leading lady had to convince exec. producer she could do the part.

I'm afraid I don't like Dogville Comedies either. I've seen THE DOGWAY MELODY, and about 3 more, and I just wonder what people of the 30's thought about them.

I have both films, LET US BE GAY and STRANGERS MAY KISS and this dress/film clip is not from either movie. She looks young, that was why I thought it might be a silent.

John Boles always sort of played a self-righteous character (at least in pics I've seen) so I much prefer David Manners.

Clue #5: Wife settles the account.

Marcia Mae was a lovely little girl, and a very good child actress.