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how does a youngin who doesnt know much about classic movies start? ... so many movies ahhhhh.. how does one start?

Since there are no takers, I'll give another clue. #2 Panhander is arrested. Courtroom judge hands out sentence.

The mysterious circumstances of Marilyn's death have been documented in several excellent books. For those of us who were college-age in 1962, it might be difficult for young people today to realize how naive we were back then. To be specific, most people believed nearly everything the media fed us. After all, the government wouldn't lie to us, would they? But it took the debacle of Vietnam (after 1970) for us to realize the truth. But back to Marilyn: The media really promoted the story of an unhappy and insecure Marilyn. Her failed marriages; her life in orphanages; a mother who had to be institutionalized were all factors (we were told) which contributed to her death. The clear indication was that she was suicidal, especially after being fired by 20th Century Fox after over thirty days of absences,often showing up five hours late and rarely knowing her lines. Of course, nothing was ever mentioned about the Kennedys--very few people knew about those affairs. What was not revealed--and came out years later was: It has been reported that Marilyn kept a detailed diary. This was not a rumor, but a fact confided to at least two close girlfriends. After Bobby Kennedy told her their affair was over (probably on Friday night), Marilyn told friends she was to hold a news conference on Monday to tell all. Since Bobby Kennedy was going to run for president in 1968 he knew Marilyn was a serious liability. She died on Saturday night and the diary disappeared. More strange events: If the strong sedative Nebutal killed Marilyn,(which was what the media reported) no traces were found in the body during the autopsy. In addition, medical examiners report that if an individual attempts suicide by overdosing on pills, then the bedding are practically destroyed (and often torn) as the body writhes in its final throes before death. None of this was evident in Marilyn's bedroom. Other inconsistencies: Eunice Murray (Marilyn's "housekeeper") changed her story numerous times. She claimed to discover the body around 11:00 pm, so why was Marilyn's psychiatrist not called until 2:00 a.m., and the police not notified until 4:00 a.m.? So will we ever know the truth? Personally, I have always been surprised the body wasn't cremated,(to destroy all evidence) but since Joe DiMaggio was a staunch Catholic,(and entirely controlled the funeral arrangements) cremation was strongly frowned upon by the church in the 1960's. Incidentally, Marilyn's crypt at Westwood Cemetery is visited more than any other. Next time you are in Los Angeles, go by and pay your respects. May she rest in peace.

The 1954 version of A Star is Born with the informative, fascinating commentary by the late film historian Ron Haver is outstanding. Haver relates lots of behind-the-scene details about the making of the film, and explains about the missing footage and the difficulties of reassembling the film. TCM showed this audio commentary version about two years ago. Unfortunately, the DVD now on the market does not include the audio commentary. This commentary makes us appreciate Judy more than ever--and shows without a doubt that George Cukor was an outstanding director.

Its too bad there aren't more actors with the sense to turn down the schlock movie parts and refuse to act until someone comes up with some orignal and/or interesting ideas.

My top 5 picks would be (not in order): Maureen O'Hara Jean Simmons Claudette Colbert Judy Holliday And, unless I missed it- didnt anyone say Lauren Bacall? She could have melted any man in "To Have and Have Not"!

deborahwakid11- thanks for the recommendation on "March of the Penguins", I may go this week. I figure I cant go wrong with penguins, since ive been a fan of theirs for years (and also of Morgan Freeman)! I loved "Nightmare Before Christmas" (didnt see Big Fish yet),and usually anything that Depp is in, but it sounds like maybe Burton got carried away with his own strangeness instead of sticking to Roald Dahl's strangeness. They could be two very different things and maybe thats where Burton lost the books direction. I guess I'll have to wait and see, and since things go to DVD so quick, it shouldn't be a long wait.

Hi deborahwakid11- I only said Ithink he was trying to get closer to the book, based on previews and reviews I've read and heard; I wasnt confirming that he had succeeded, since I havent seen it myself. I will probably wait for the DVD, I'd rather spend my money seeing "March of the Penguins"

You guys are too cool. Thank you so much. Three Coins in the Fountain, is definitely the movie I have been searching for. Pat yourselves on the back for me, would ya!

also forgot to mention Dorothy McGuire and Robert Young! Tabitha

Here is my two cents.... Myrna Loy and William Powell Doris Day and Rock Hudson Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable (It Happened One Night) Jean Arthur and Charles Boyer (History is Made At Night) Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr (An Affair to Remember) Lucy and Ethel!!!! Tabitha

It does sound like "Three Coins in the Fountain" which starred Dorothy McGuire and Clifton Webb (as the older couple) and Jean Peters and Louis Jordan (as the younger couple)! I hope this helps you out. This is one of my fav movies too! Tabitha

No one can beat Harold & Maude... Reginna

bollywood101 --- what a great idea!; let's honor the man BEFORE he dies. I would love to see two favorite from my youth: "Tom Brown's School Days" and "Rocking Horse Winner" both with child actor John Howard Davies. Reginna

Thank you johnnyweekes70 for your comments. All the beauties are not "household names". I commend your good taste. RG

Thank you johnnyweekes70 for your comments. All the beauties are not "household names". I commend your good taste. RG

I liked the film very much too. OK, Here's clue #1. A drunken panhandler starts a public brawl.

Thanks for teying to help. Plum

Julie?

I give up! I've asked everyone I know but still am unable to come up with the name of this movie. I thought Audrey Hepburn played in it, but maybe not. It's a classic movie I saw several years ago. It was in black and white, and all I remember is there were 2 couples. One couple was probably in the late 30's to early 40's and the other was somewhere in there 20's. I caught this movie about halfway thru. The younger women went to live with this older women in a foreign country. The older women was having a light affair with the older gentleman. The gentleman had a friend who was a prince. The younger women pretended to like all the same things that the prince did so he would like her. I distinctly remember she tricked him into thinking she played the piccolo. Anyhow, the older couple realized they were in love for real and the prince was amused that the younger women pretended to like the same stuff as him and so they all lived happily ever after. Phew...please help. It's driving me crazy! I wanna see the whole movie!

does nebody kno a way to write to robert osborne. either an address or an email address?

Thanks so much, My friend who asked me to post this question said you figured it out for him with eddie constantine. It had been driving him crazy for months then I found this web site. Thanks alot.

Jane Russell turned down the part for Ruth Etting in hopes of landing the lead role of Lillian Roth in "I'll Cry Tomorrow." That role, as you know went to Susan Hayword, leaving Russell with neither of the parts. I think James Cagney also suggested Doris Day because of their previous work experience on the "West Point Story" Tabitha

Here is an article yesterday on the front page of the L. A. Times, private tapes from Marilyn Monroe that said she was hardly suicidal. Be sure and scroll OVER for the photos. How many of you think she was murdered? http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-et-marilyn5aug05,0,1217607.story?coll=la-home-headlines

Who would I invite! I don't think I could ever just choose ten! In no particular order.... Jean Arthur Marlene Dietrich Doris Day William Powell Cary Grant Alfred Hitchcock Claudette Colbert Dorothy McGuire Charles Boyer Fred and Ginger Then, I would probably start all over the next month and have a whole new group of guests arrive. I might even go into certain themes. It would be fun to have a murder mystery theme and invite like, William Powell and Myrna Loy, ect. I would have way too much fun! Tabitha