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Do you have any idea of the "real" ending? The one in the movie is pretty lame, after all that happened in the movie.

Revelry, to choose only ONE Warren William movie as a favorite?? Very, very hard indeed, because I like him in everything I've ever seen him in. I'm sorry, I just can't limit myself to one movie. These, by the way, are in no particular order: THE MATCH KING, UNDER EIGHTEEN, GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933, SKYSCRAPER SOULS. He has the best line in UNDER EIGHTEEN! Young, innocent Margie comes up to his deco-licous penthouse because she wants a loan, and a wild, outrageous pool party is going on. When he sees her, he gets out of the pool, towels off, and says, "Why don't you take off your clothes and stay awhile," leering down at her the whole time. I also love the way he says, "Cheap and vulgar" in GOLD DIGGERS. I have never seen THE DARK HORSE, but I've read about it and as you've said, it's suppose to be a good one. Has TCM shown it, or is it out on DVD/video? I always wondered why his career never really skyrocketed like it should have. He had the talent, the looks, and was getting the parts too! Mick LaSalle said that William never aggressively went after parts, and wasn't really very ambitious. That certainly might explain it.

Do you have that widow's peak, like our beautiful Kay has?

Moria, I saw this one, and boy was I impressed. What a good movie! Even Franchot Tone wasn't too bad--he plants a couple of sexy kisses on Loretta Young a couple of times. And Una Merkel...what a gem she was! I loved her comment about too many orchids being vulgar! Do you think she married her boyfriend, or not? Movies like this one probably helped bring on the Production Code all the faster.

Moria, I saw this one, and boy was I impressed. What a good movie! Even Franchot Tone wasn't too bad--he plants a couple of sexy kisses on Loretta Young a couple of times. And Una Merkel...what a gem she was! I loved her comment about too many orchids being vulgar! Do you think she married her boyfriend, or not? Movies like this one probably helped bring on the Production Code all the faster.

Emma Thompson would be good. I find her to be an intelligent actress. I'm glad to see others appreciate Ruth Chatterton's performance in this movie. The very first time I saw DODSWORTH, I was struck by what an unattractive role and character Mrs. Dodsworth was, but yet I felt so darned sorry for her! Ruth Chatterton is a somewhat forgotten star who definitely deserves better. I'd love to see some of her other movies, besides that old standby MADAME X. I missed FEMALE, but heard it was good.

Deco Night! Oooo, Jery--I mean Patypancake--what a delicious idea for an all day moviethon! Glad you're back posting again. This new message board has been frustrating, to say the least! How about some of those gorgeous penthouses Warren William's characters got to live in? They knock me out, and of course having Warren there in his silk smoking jacket doesn't hurt! Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a full day, or month full of deco-licious movies?

Kay ate ALL THAT for breakfast? My, that girl must have had an awesome metabolism! She is one of my favorite pre-Code actresses of all time. I only wish the studios had worked a little harder to make her hairdo more attractive. Sometimes, like in JEWEL ROBBERY and TROUBLE IN PARADISE she has the most beautiful, becoming hair. And other times....well, let's just hope she didn't tip the hairdresser! I think I'll go make a ham w/mayo sandwich myself!

I can attest to the fact that his directions WILL work, and you will not automatically log out. Thanks a hundred times, Mongo!

I saw that, and checked on the imdb.com and it's Kay's birthday! Happy Birthday Kay! I only wish they could show some of her Paramounts! Ah, if only...

Sandy, I think that was the title. I laughed...wonder why I didn't think of that myself (except I didn't see the movie!)

Brian, sadly they used to show more pre-Codes than they do now. I download the schedule each month and scour it for movies I haven't seen. I am glad to see your interest in Warren William. He is a true gem, and deserves to be recognized. My all time favorite movie of his would be EMPLOYEES ENTRANCE, but actually anything he does is good!

I have noticed an example of this, although it only concerns the music at the beginning of the movie (when the credits show). Last night I was watching the Charles Laughton movie, PAYMENT DEFERRED and I thought the music was very familiar. It was the same opening music as RED DUST! I do believe both films were done for MGM, so perhaps they just used the opening music from one movie twice. Both pictures were released in 1932, as well. Neither of these movies used any other music in them as "background," just at the opening and closing of the picture.

The lamentable problem is that TCM doesn't own the Universal, Paramount or Fox libraries and can't show the movies.

Warren William would be a delicious, decadent star of the month!

Thanks Dan and Sandy, for the info on Mr. George Arliss. I have seen DISRAELI before, and thought he was good, but like you, Dan, I like his light comedic touch. My VCR will be set for January 22!

Brian, if you're a pre-Code fan, like I am, mosey on over to the "Fan Folders" and click on the one for "Pre-Code Movies." Lots of great discussion over there!

Moria, after seeing REMAINS OF THE DAY, I think Anthony Hopkins would be an excellent choice. Newman, maybe, but I imagine Hopkins would have that angst that Newman might not. Who in the world would want the role that Chatterton had? Actually, wasn't there a movie recently about "tadpolling?" Can't remember the title, because I didn't see the movie.

Absolutely! This one is a pre-Code gem! Another one coming up Monday night is MIDNIGHT MARY. It hasn't been shown in ages, so either block out the time and be there to watch, or set the ol' VCR.

What a fun movie! I was so glad I got the old VCR fired up so I could see this. The leading character was played by George Arliss. Was he "somebody?" I noticed on the opening credits he's listed as "Mr. George Arliss." His younger--much younger--wife was played by Mary Astor. I thought it was touching when he tells his rich and idle family he's wiped out and they all respond by showing him how much HE means to them, and not just the money. The part where his faithful butler gives him $3,000, all the money he has in the world...awwww! I was just wondering if anyone else caught this one?

Actually, it's not just "B" pictures that are scheduled in bum time slots, but also movies from the pre-Code period. I'd love to see these pictures sprinkled throughout the day, instead of the 11:00 pm - 4:00 am time period.

I second the suggestion you view THE LONG, LONG TRAILER. It is a very funny movie, although Lucy & Desi play the roles they usually played on TV. Another one to watch is the 1937 STAGE DOOR. Ball doesn't have a really big role, but she's so young and lovely you just can't help but like her.

Jmarc, you're not alone! I also noticed this scheduling as well. In another folder (I think it was "Hot Topics") this was rather heatedly discussed--and I do mean heatedly. Like you, I also hope this is not a trend, but just a quirk in scheduling.

I've seen THE PUBLIC ENEMY many times. I am always surprised by the performance of James Cagney. He scares the heck out of me in this one! I find his performance to be one of the better "gansters" of the early 30's. Regarding the famous grapefruit scene: A reference to the famous grapefruit appears in a later Cagney film, BLONDE CRAZY (I think) where he's an ad writer, selling shares in a development called "Grapefruit Acres." heeheehee. You just know the 1930's audiences got a giggle out of that one.

I tried to "leave feedback" that I was having trouble posting messages on the message board, and was unable to do this. Guess this'll cut down on complaints, huh?