tommyphils31

Likely not correct, but am I Mara Corday?

Redford really is an impressive athlete. I hadn't thought of "Downhill Racer", but it makes sense. Redford is an avid skier, even now. I am not sure what sports, if any, he played as a kid, but it would not surprise me if he did. That could be a decent thread. TBA

Another Sinatra film perhaps, "The Man With The Golden Arm"?

From a more personal standpoint, as an ex-ballplayer, certain baseball scenes get to me. Gary Cooper's "luckiest man on the face of the Earth" speech in "The Pride of the Yankees" is enough to get any viewer choked up, and is pretty obvious. More recently, the climactic home run in "The Natural" definitely makes my eyes a little misty. I suppose every guy who was, or thought he was, the fair-haired boy wishes they were Roy Hobbs. By the way, Redford really has terrific skills, maybe the best of any non-professional jock actor. His lefty swing was beautiful, and his defensive skills were excellent too. I am not sure, but that might be a decent future thread, what is the best athletic performance by a non-pro jock in a sports movie?

The Wolf Man Next: Electric Chair

My apologies, chaney. I didn't get it (what else is new?). I like hearing expanded explanations because I find people's opinions to be VERY interesting, perhaps downright enlightening. Hearing real people's takes on films that I have seen, whether I've enjoyed them or not, are very pleasing to me. In many ways I find those opinions much more valid than the "professional" critics.

Cliff Edwards was in "His Girl Friday" with Ralph Bellamy Ralph Bellamy was in "Trading Places" with Eddie Murphy Eddie Murphy was in "Harlem Nights" with Richard Pryor Richard Pryor was in "The Toy" with Jackie Gleason Jackie Gleason was in "The Hustler" with Paul Newman Next: Frank McHugh

"I Remember Mama" with Irene Dunne?

Hersholt, Jean

Irving Thalberg?

Good job lavenderblue. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Long day at work. Well played, the thread is yours.

I know Martin Sheen had a heart attack while shooting "Apocalypse Now", but he didn't win an Oscar. For some reason I have Jason Robards on my mind. Did this happen while shooting "All the President's Men"?

Finance, that is exactly what I have been saying in a much more concise manner. I know there are loads of folks who are offended by ANY use of the "magic" words. I don't blame them for that. I personally am not one of them, but it really all boils down to courtesy. As sepiatone & geminigirl documented here, bad behavior is everywhere, and unavoidable unfortunately. Courtesy is something that is becoming a scarcity even on these forums. Sometimes, based on my experience of my six weeks on these forums, I think all threads should have this subject title. The same old tripe that has been tossed back and forth by many of the same cast of characters is currently happening on another non-sequitur thread right now. An overzealous poster got things going with inflammatory language, and all hell broke loose with the same tired "bullying" argument again. I don't know why people have to respond to it. It has nothing to do with classic Hollywood, but it goes on and on and on. I could continue on about this, but I really have better things to do. I'm going back to "games & trivia". Hang in there folks. There are still lots of classy people left, who want to discuss (and learn about) movies.

No, but there is a western element in this

Nice one, pardner! Gotta head down the dusty trail. Thread open, buckaroos!

Handsomer? How can you get more handsome than Walter, especially without his teeth? How about Joel McCrea?

Bingo! What we've got here is ability to communicate. Saw a picture of him as a swimmer/diver and it looked nothing like him. Your thread, emgee.

Walter Brennan?

No, that's not it. Ginger never worked with Duke on the screen. You are on the right track in a way. Edited by: tommyphils31 on Dec 20, 2013 8:26 AM

Charlton Heston?

character actor

Katherine Hepburn, Lauren Bacall, Ginger Rogers & Angie Dickinson

It still is a valuable resource. I, like many others, have noticed the repetitiveness of some movies on TCM, but like you said, as long as it doesn't have commercials or edits the content, I will continue to watch. Best of luck on a speedy recovery, Gary!

Kirk Douglas #1 Man with a Horn #2 Gunfight at the OK Corral #3 Last Train From Gun Hill #4 There Was A Crooked Man

Were they were nominated for multiple ones in the same year?