alix1929
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Slappy, I love your quote from WIZARD OF OZ. That song the Cowardly Lion sings is soooo good. Thanks for reminding me...
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I liked CHARIOTS OF FIRE! I was the one in the theatre holding my breath at Eric Liddell ran his race! I still think it's an awesome movie, and I love the sets! They are so marvelous, and give the viewer a taste of what things were like during that era.
Oh, how could anyone want to destroy this movie? Get rid of AUSTIN POWERS instead--and yes, I saw all of those movies! Talk about a waste of film! Yeah, baby!
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Technicolor! Ah, to have seen the 1939 version in color! I always have wondered what color Roz Russell's dress with those big eyes on it was. I also would have liked to have seen all the evening wear worn to the Casino Roof club in the last scene. Oh, if only to have seen "Jungle Red."
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Which set of "brothers" came first in the movies--Marx or Ritz? Did they both originate in vaudeville, or were they movie inventions?
Given my choice of the two, I'd choose Marx Bros. over the Ritz.
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Sorry to hear this. I think Charles Hamilton would have been a crummy part to have played, except for the fact that at least he had a job!!
If Charles had lived, I think Scarlett would have run over him like a tank. Do you think if they had stayed married he would have ever "awakened" to the fact that she was a big "player?" Or do you think he would have stayed nausatingly in love with her forever? Poor Charles. As Rhett said, "Pity the man who really loves her."
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What about the following:
The Women (1939)
It Happened One Night (1934)
Trouble in Paradise (1932)
Jewel Robbery (1932)--an obscure title, but this one is great! William Powell robs jewelry stores by giving everyone a joint! He gets them all high and splits!
Design for Living (1933)--menage a trois, Hollywood style. Hard to believe it was even filmed in 1933!!!!
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Bbloverac, HEROES FOR SALE has been shown at least once (because I caught it on video). It's an excellent, depressing depression drama which is watchable because of the main stars, Richard Barthlemess & Aline McMahon. It covers about every topic you can think of--prison, capitalism, socialism, riots, red scares, death, soup kitchens...and love.
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Okay, another half credit for me--THE BELLS OF ST. MARY'S is the film at the theatre. I think I read that the angel, played by Henry Travers, appears in BELLS.
The name of the theatre escapes me...
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Well, only give me half credit on this one!! George wears #3 on his jersey.
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No, GUYS & DOLLS is not an essential, in my opinion.
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By the way...this has been a great choice for a trivia marathon! I think since I've got the day off, I'm going to go get my copy of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE and enjoy Christmas in September!
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Jean Arthur was his original choice. Also considered early in the running were Ginger Rogers & Olivia DeHavilland.
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It looks like TCM will show Bert Lahr's 1931 movie FLYING HIGH, costarring Charlotte Greenwood and Pat O'Brien. Anyone seen this?
Does anyone know if Lahr made many movies? Besides WIZ OF OZ, of course? I know he was a vaudvillian, but didn't think he'd done many movies.
Any info on Charlotte Greenwood? I've seen her in SO LONG LETTY and I think she was very funny. Was she a vaudvillian also?
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Does it look like there is a Jackie Cooper film fest on Monday, Sept. 15? TCM's showing THE CHAMP (1931), DIVORCE IN THE FAMILY (1932), BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD (1933), and a whole bunch more that are not pre-Codes. Are these by chance Fox films?? I thought Cooper worked at Fox in the early 30's. Anyone know the studios who brought these films to the theatres?
Also, has anyone seen DIVORCE or BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD? If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts on them. I think THE CHAMP has been shown many, many times.
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I have to agree with you about Jolson. I understand he was quite electric on-stage, but his personality really doesn't translate well on film, in my opinion. Or perhaps I just haven't seen the films where he does electrify onscreen. I've only seen THE JAZZ SINGER and WONDER BAR.
I just finished an excellent bio on Jolson, called "Jolson" and it contained lots of interesting info on his life. It doesn't have much about the Ruby Keeler years, and I was hoping it would. Anyway, it was a good read.
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I'd love to see more Paramounts & Universals. Clara Bow, some obscure William Powell, Nancy Carroll, and that gorgeous Cary Grant.
Ah,if only....
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I enjoyed YOUNG BRIDE but missed NAUGHTY FLIRT. Just my luck!
Both the stars of BRIDE were excellent.
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You make a very good point about MGM dropping the ball with their fabulous stable of established stars. I also am surprised by other studios who put little effort into helping their silent stars succeed.
I was re-reading David Stenn's bio of Clara Bow, and I was shocked all over again by the way her studio treated her. With her topsy-turvy life and with her pronounced Brooklyn accent, I am amazed that she was just rushed into a talkie without much (if any) vocal training, and then asked to sing (hmmm, was that a skill she posessed?) on screen! This book states that Schulberg basically had jettisoned poor Clara in favor of Sylvia Sydney and just let things take their course.
I wonder if Clara would have been actively seeking retirement, if the studio had handled her situation differently?
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Slappy, I laughed out loud at your definiton! Way to go...
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I also like her, but don't think she qualifies for the "It" girl crown.
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Question: What is normal?
(Just kidding! I couldn't resist!!)
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Must agree--the 1932 SCARFACE is vastly superior to the Pacino version. Glad to hear it's going to be released to DVD.
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Years ago on TNT, there was a documentary called "The Making of GWTW." It showed footage of many actors & actresses screen tests for parts in GWTW. I found it very interesting to see other actresses doing a "fiddle-dee-dee" scene. In one of Goddard's tests, you can hear George Cukor's voice giving her direction as she modeled a southern bell wig and dress. I thought it was fun to look at the B&W screen tests and wonder...hmm. I wonder whether Selznick enjoyed the search, or if it caused him an ulcer (looking for that perfect woman). Maybe a little of both.
Just for the record, I'd have chosen Vivien Leigh over Paulette Goddard. (probably hindsight!)
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Linda, you can also try "searching the schedule" on the TCM toolbar, although I generally agree that the film was from a leased library and may not be shown again.
Before Hotel Berlin
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Thanks, Coffeedan, for the info on the two Bros. I knew the Marx Bros. used to plan out their movies and take them on the road to work on their gags and the like, but didn't know if they started there, or just used vaudeville as their gigantic rehearsal. I think you hit the nail on the head about the Ritz Bros. They ARE overbearing. It's just too much. I have not seen either of the two movies you mentioned as their "best" movies, so perhaps I need to check them out.