tommyphils31
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Gloria Stuart?
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It's not really classic, and I must admit, I cannot stand it, "Love Story".
"Love means never having to say you're sorry" BLECH!
Premiered on network TV Christmas night, 1971 right after the Dolphins beat the Chiefs in the longest NFL game ever. A bad day got worse.
Edited by: tommyphils31 on Dec 20, 2013 12:26 AM
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No, wait, Lon Chaney Jr.
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William Hopper?
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At least now Alvy doesn't have to wear the lobster bib.
Sorry, Grammy Hall
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Randolph Scott?
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Take a look at Dr. Flicker, the doctor Alvy Singer's mother took him to in "Annie Hall". Remember, Brooklyn is not expanding.
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"D.O.A". with Edmond O'Brien has a medical diagnosis that leads to plenty of suspense. That was a terrific picture.
Another fine film that focuses on mental illness if "Fear Strikes Out" about baseball player Jimmy Piersall starring Anthony Perkins and Karl Malden. Although I consider this one an excellent drama, perhaps a little over the top at times, as an ex-ballplayer, I think Tony Perkins is a terrible centerfielder.
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It's hard to pinpoint many strictly medical films. There aren't too many I can recall other than the "Dr. Kildare" type that are unfortunately cliched to me. The mad doctor Universal horror films of the 30s and 40s or the 50s sci-fi films had plenty of doctors and research, but I doubt if those are what you had in mind, and I certainly don't think Dr. Hackenbush qualifies either. It is an interesting homework assignment, Eugenia. I'll work on it.
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Would "The Story of Louis Pasteur" qualify? I like Paul Muni a lot. Too bad he was not more prolific.
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What prolific actor narrowly missed a berth on the U.S. Olympic diving team?
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Did you ever see the Bonanza episode where Wayne Newton defied his father by going from farmer to saloon singer with? I am sure Wayne would likely have gotten the same treatment as the Dancin' Kid in the real world. As my late father, a WWII vet, used to say, "In my day, if we even remotely suspected somebody of (fill in the blank), he would have been beaten to death. BEATEN TO DEATH!"
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Rudolph Valentino?
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Like I said Andy, I am no holy roller. I let loose my inner Samuel L. Jackson on occasion, but as you pointed out, it is most effective one on one. My issue about MF and F-ing is when I overhear it ad nauseum in public. You are not a puritan if you are upset when a group of 20/30-somethings can't have the courtesy to clean it up at a Golden Corral or Village Inn. Plus, the real crime is that most people are such narcissists that they think it is an infringement on their First Amendment rights to ask them politely to cool it. You are right that it has no relevance in writing. If you cannot formulate a coherent sentence without using the aforementioned words, buy a thesaurus or enroll in a beginning composition class at the local community college.
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It is absolutely depressing Gemini. As misswonderly pointed out that kids don't restrain themselves even in front of their parents. Why should they? The parents are more profane than the kids. The lack of discipline and focus on education in general are major contributors. Parents can't control themselves let alone their youngsters. I remember my generation (late 70s-early 80s teen) was criticized for watching too much TV. I don't even think the kids watch TV much anymore. It's video games and texting. Sad thing is not only is every other word M-F this and F-ing that, but they don't even know or care about spelling it correctly. I'm no holy roller and I admit to being profane at times, but most usage of George Carlin's "Seven Words" is unnecessary. It is uncomfortable the way folks can't seem to think of any other adjectives in the course of normal conversation. Maybe that is why we enjoy classic movies so much. At least that's one arena that allows us to escape what ills us. By the way, I find it hard to believe the land of Spiro Agnew being ranked that profane.
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Billy Halop & Leo Gorcey?
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"Baby Doll" isn't bad. I think it's better than the other cradle robber film "Lolita", which wasn't too bad in its own right really. Both were controversial and met with condemnation by folks who never watched it the first time. Since you HAVE seen the film, why is it the one you would NEVER want to see again, chaney?
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I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for all the times that I have used that terrible four-letter word that starts with F. My grandmother was right when she said people who use engage in that kind of stuff are ignorant. However in my case, when I use the term, it does very accurately describe the literal act, which is often performed in a clumsy manner I'm afraid. That is not a valid excuse, though. The word is universally met with condemnation and disdain, and justifiably so. Although I cannot guarantee that I won't ever slip up and thoughtlessly use that term even if I am engaging in the act, as God and all present are my witness, I this day refrain from ever using the term "flub" again. I thank you.
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Nice one, dave! Cagney explained years later that repeating this would have been much too messy. Well done, your thread.
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Priscilla Lane?
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Sorry it took so long, folks. I just got off work. Here goes:
The legendary grapefruit scene in "The Public Enemy" was based on a real event, believe it or not. What well known gangster actually did this ignominious act? Bonus: what food was used in the actual event?
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They have all won a Golden Globe.
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Martin Landau in "Ed Wood" as Bela Lugosi?
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Does anyone know where they get this music? Is it borrowed from a larger piece of work by the artist, or is this piece commissioned specifically for this presentation like a film score?
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No, not Johnny. He was a swimmer, and a gold medalist too. This one you would not normally associate with athletics in any way.
Hints: 1. University of Michigan
2. Sam Peckinpah