BunnyWhit

Dirk Bogarde starred in Agent 8 3/4 (1964) and Modesty Blaise (1966), while James Coburn did a spoofy spy turn in Our Man Flint (1966) and In Like Flint (1967). I think Bogarde would have been a much better Bond than was George Lazenby, but the pity is that his "proclivities" would never had permitted. He certainly had the looks and suavity though.

Princess Caraboo (1994)

Bruno -- the original Gentle Ben

Holiday in Spain [Scent of Mystery] (1960)

Keeping Faith (2017-2021)

The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox (1976)

Sorry. I didn't mean to offer one that was tricky. Your thread. Arthur Miller Arthur Hiller Arthur Hoyt

Bingo, Peebs! I'm sorry to reference such a dreadful film, but it just goes to show how universal is the desire to be like Jimmy James Bond. Your thread.....

The Place Beyond the Winds (1916)

Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928)

She Had to Say Yes (1933)

Yes Minister (1980-1984)

Hudson Next: Miller, Hiller, and Hoyt

Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (2004)

Zero Mostel Next: made a name in comedy but was/is a fine dramatic performer

The Senator (1915)

Whispering City (1947) Berlin Express (1948) Las Vegas Shakedown (1955) While the City Sleeps (1956) Chicago Confidential (1957) Portland Exposé (1957) Pool of London (1951) The Frightened City (1961) Kansas City (1996) -- worth seeing for the musical score

Thanks, NoShear! Two villains in the Get Smart spy spoof The Nude Bomb (1980) feature traits that are suggestive of Bond villains. Can you name them?

I'd say that's the Pan Am "Orion" carry-on flight bag.

Holiday Affair (1949) -- another war widow lead Next: An Affair to Remember (1957) -- more Christmastime romance

Ramona (1936)

Ramona (1936)

Loretta Young Next: starred in an Edward Albee play adaptation

The Enchanted Hill (1926) The Virginian (1929) Only the Brave (1930) Paramount on Parade (1930) Next: Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis

Newmar, Julie