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classicfan1119, this is a tough one. I'd say most of the old time stars do their own autographs, especially the retired ones. In the 90s I had gotten such stars as Claudette Colbert, Myrna Loy, James Stewart, Vincent Price, etc. through the mail. Since these actors were no longer working there was probably no need for a secretary and they signed everything themselves. I even got a typed letter from Katharine Hepburn signed with her scratchy signature. I know these signatures were authentic. I sent Cyd Charisse some photos in the mail and she did sign them. I also met her in person and the autograph she gave me was the same. And as I said previously some stars signatures have changed greatly over the years. (See my previous comments on Gregory Peck.) There have been a few times I bought autographs: Olivia de Havilland, Anne Baxer and Irene Dunne. But I consulted with someone who was familar with those signatures. Sending through the mail, one has nothing to lose. One has to be very careful only in buying autographs since they could be forgeries. Most of the autographs I have obtained were in-person. That is the only way one can know for sure.
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Markfp2, you are probably right about those prints. But one can only hope. I thought since its VCI, they might do better than others. THE RED HOUSE is not one title that is mentioned. Some time ago I did find a decent double feature DVD of PENNY SERENADE and LOVE AFFAIR (the best I have seen, especially for PENNY SERENADE). I may be interested in buying the Susan Hayward double feature. SMASH UP has run on TCM and that is not a quality print although I have seen worse. In the 99 cents stores in Los Angeles, they are selling dozens of DVDs in sleeves for only 99 cents. Some have three episodes of TV programs. I did pick up THE BIGAMIST. The copy was pretty bad. It even looked like it has some footage missing.
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In the early 90s I sent Mr. Ford several pictures which he signed and returned to me. But as of today, I think Mr. Ford is not in good health, so who can say whether he will sign pictures or not. I suppose you can e-mail him first and see if its ok to send pictures.
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I had much success in getting autographs through the mail in the 1990s. But one has to be careful. Many stars (mostly current stars) are too busy and have secretaries who can duplicate the stars signature, so what you might get is not quite the real thing. And there are a few who never return your photos, so I would not advise sending orignals. Most of the older stars that I got through the mail (Fred Astaire, Van Johnson, Ginny Sims, Lillian Gish, etc.) I know were authentic. I consider myself lucky since so many of the old time stars have passed away in recent years. As to buying autographs through the mail/stores one has to be careful that the signatures are authentic. I have seen many bogus signatures. Also, many old time stars signatures have changed over the years. In the 1990s I was lucky to have Gregory Peck sign a picture. I have seen some photos he signed back in the late 40s early 50s and his signature had changed completely.
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The studio you mentioned was called PRC. They made mainly 'B' films in the forties. Another independent studio was Eagle-Lion which was later taken over by United Artists. One of their more interesting films was REPEAT PERFORMANCE which starred Joan Leslie, Zachery Scott and Richard Basehart. An intesting premise about an actress who gets her wish to repeat an entire year over again. This one has disappeared from TV completely.
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Many of George Sanders and Vincent Price earlier films are from FOX. Would like to have a day of Ann Sheridan films. TCM owns most of the films she had starred in.
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I would have preferred to see more of Sellers' British flicks like THE MOUSE THAT ROARED, I'M ALL RIGHT JACK and THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH. Unfortunately TCM doesn't hold the rights to these films. The PINK PANTHER movies have been shown over and over again.
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I believe these titles will be released in January 2005, although they have yet to announce the winners.
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I think everyone would love to see DeHavilland interviewed by Robert Osborne. Her name has been suggested several times before. But, I think it unlikely since she resides in France and I doubt if she would come to this county just for a one hour interview. Now if Osborne would go to France, that might be another story. I heard Glenn Ford is not in the best condition, so I would probably rule him out. DeHavilland's sister Joan Fontain would be more likely candidate, if only she would accept. More likely candidates would be Ann Rutherford, Mickey Rooney, Marsha Hunt or Kathryn Grayson. These people are out and about and I'm sure would consent. My suggestions for interviews would be international stars Michele Morgan or Danielle Darrieux. Unfortunately, these ladies also reside in France.
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WB supposedly prepping several Harlow films for release, probably in 2005. I think us movie fans need to be patient. There are a lot of classic titles upcoming.
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Parker has always been a favorite of mine and I would also love for Robert Osborne to interview her. Recently Parker made an in-person appearance at a tribute in Palm Springs with the showing of CAGED. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend. Ms. Parker never seems to make personal appearances and has been out of the limelight for quite some time now. The fact that she lives in Palm Springs made it easy for her to appear at this tribute.
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Image is set to release the 1957 CINDERELLA on DVD. The only extra so far is a commentary track. No release date yet. It would be nice if both Cinderella's were paired & compared together!
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I was bounced out twice today (August 18) when I tried to sign in to Forums. I sent Feeback an e-mail about this problem.
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Evem though WB just released THE BAD SEED, in October they will team this one up with WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? for a 2-DVD set. What a double feature!
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To this list I would add MR. PEABODY AND THE MERMAID (1948) which co-stars William Powell. A charming fantasy with Blyth as a Mermaid. Another film that seems to have vanished.
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VCI has announced a series of double feature films for release on October 12 for a bargain price of $4.99. Most prints in circulation for these films are pretty cruddy. Although I won't hold my breath, I would hope these prints being released are a step up from what is currently available. Releases include: SMASHUP & TULSA, MEET JOHN DOE & A FAREWELL TO ARMS and BIRD OF PARADISE & THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME.
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I asked TCMProgrammer about this one a while back. Even though this is a Warner Bros film the station still has to license it for showing. Apparently, it showed quite a few years ago, even before I had even had TCM and it deserves to be seen more often. There are quite a few similarities between STORM WARNING and STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE if you think about it. Many of the WB films from this period (early 50s) rarely play TV anymore. Some I would like to see again are: THE HASTY HEART with Patricia Neal and Richard Todd, THE BREAKING POINT with John Garfield and Patricia Neal, THE GLASS MENAGERIE with Jane Wyman and Kirk Douglas and CRIME WAVE with Gene Nelson and Phyllis Kirk. Hopefully, TCM will start playing these films again. Another rarely seen Doris Day film is IT HAPPENED TO JANE (aka TWINKLE AND SHINE)from Columbia films. This Frank Capra-like comedy co-stars Jack Lemmon and Ernie Kovacs.
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The Julie Andrews version of CINDERELLA is due to be released on DVD shortly. Unfortunately, this version is only in B&W.
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As far as I know EVE has only run on AMC. That station has licensed much of the FOX library. So far other than BLOOD AND SAND, TCM has run few FOX films. Hopefully, when AMC's license agreement with FOX expires much of the library will move to TCM.
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The one Ophuls film I would love to see again is THE RECKLESS MOMENT. This film noir suspense thriller starred Joan Bennett and James Mason. The 1949 film was originally released by Columbia but has all but vanished. The RECKLESS MOMENT was effectively remade (a rarety) in 2001 as THE DEEP END, with a slightly altered storyline.
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The more I read about a remake of this Howard Hawks film the more sickening it gets. With the exception of Zeta-Jones, Lopez and those other women couldn't act their way out of a paper bag. I say shelve this project ASAP.
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Today's paper brought an announcement of a new version of this 1953 sci-fi classic. With Steven Spielberg at the director's helm and Tom Cruise as star, this one could be promising. Also, RKO Pictures supposedly is planning a remake of Val Lewton's classic I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE. This could work, if they don't screw it up.
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I was fortunate enough to meet Ms. Wray around 1989 at her book signing of ON THE OTHER HAND. The lines were around the block, and the actress stayed until everyone got their books signed. A few months later she was an in-person guest for a special showing of KING KONG in Los Angeles. One hopes that Wray has participated in the Warner newly mastered DVD release of KONG due out next year.
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Just announced, and this is a big one for the all-time classic GONE WITH THE WIND. Here are the specs:
Digitally restored via Warner's "Ultra-Resolution" hi-def technology, the film's original three-strip Technicolor negatives were digitally separated, realigned frame-by-frame, painstakingly restored and are, according the press blurbs, "miraculous." The four-hour film will be spread across two full dual-layer discs and presented in its original 1.33:1 aspect ratio and remixed in Dolby Digital 5.1. Extras: a new full length, screen-specific audio commentary with film historian Rudy Behlmer, new narrated introductions by Christopher Plummer, two 60-minute apiece documentaries on Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, the "Melanie Remembers: Olivia de Havilland Recalls Gone With the Wind" 45 minute documentary (featuring a brand-new interview), and the 1989 documentary "The Making of a Legend: Gone With the Wind," plus additional behind-the-scenes footage, extensive still galleries, trailers and, for a limited time, a 22-page collectible booklet that replicates the materials sent out with the limited 1939 and 1941 Roadshow engagements. MARK YOU CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 9TH -- THIS IS A MUST!
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Ginger Rogers is definitely one of my all time favorites. She was one of the most versatile actresses in Hollywood. Just compare the two films that TCM ran the other day MAJOR AND THE MINOR and KITTY FOYLE. She could go from comedy to musical to straight drama with ease. How many actresses could manage that today.