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I believe these clues have been too hard. They would really only be known by AVID fans of the film. CLUE #5 FRONTIERSMEN

Sorry, no. However, I can assure you that this is a very well-known film. CLUE #4 HISTORIC

I always wondered about the song that played on the radio while Stewart & Hepburn danced by the pool after the party. Does anyone know if that was a 'real' tune or something made for the movie?

Does anyone know who this is? www.yourtobacconist.com/images/actress.jpg

I just love film music and play it a lot while I work. The releases by MARCO POLO have given us back some great recorded filmmusic like THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON, KING KONG,PRINCE OF PLAYERS and I understand now, the full score to RED RIVER. For myself I am still trying to find ADVENTURES OF MARK TWAIN/PRINCE AND THE PAUPER double cd that was recorded a few years ago (anyone got a copy who can copy it for me).

I too love pre-code. Not only is the writing superb, but the costumes! Ooh-la-la! All those WONDERFUL hats, shoes and they managed to put rhinestones and feathers on most everything. I find myself envying the costumes on 65 year old women, LOL. I agree, any one of those stars whether in a beautiful silk, body skimming gown or just a well fitted suit is a million times sexier than a dress that, like most movies made today, leaves nothing to the imagination. One my favorite movies is Trouble In Paradise, another Ernst Lubitsch jewel. It stars Kay Francis, Miriam Hopkins, Herbert Marshall and Edward Everett Horton. Definitely see it if you can (it's on DVD). It's silly, funny and full of fabulous sets and clothes. Of course, The Women might take the cake for costumes. I have always thought Norma Shearer looked great in all her clothes (love her shiny lame in The Divorcee) but my most favorite is her HUGE and fluffy marabou or ostrich bed robe in The Women. My goodness what a thing. And that fashion show! There aren't even words. Tony Curtis said when they first started filming Some Like It Hot, they tried to use some of Norma's old dresses they had in the studio for him and Jack to wear, but the ended up getting custom ones along with Marilyn. Apparently Tony was told he had better legs than hers, to which she replied "But does he have a 'bust' like this?" Another great "clothes" moment isn't pre-code per se, but is in Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Carol has brought out the little blue suit she wore 3 years earlier when she married. Of course, she can't get the side of the skirt buttoned and says to her maid in a way only Carol could have, "I can't understand anything hanging in a closet shrinking so much!!!" Of course we are given glimpses of her skirt popping open a few times later. I love that. My clothes do the same thing.

Too bad TCM didn't go back to it's old look yet. Maybe next month? Anyway, so far Im pleased with their programming and that's what's really important...

The Big Chill -- Jo Beth Williams: You know you would never get a crowd this big at my funeral. Jeff Goldblum: Oh Karen, I'll come. And I'll bring a date.

I totally agree with Arsenic and Old Lace and What's Up Doc. What about Some Like It Hot? I'm sorry, but there is nothing funnier than a man dressing up and pretending to be a woman. Of course nobody did that better than Monty Python.

Up until a couple of years ago, I had never seen a silent film in my entire life. Then, a co-worker introduced me to them. I've seen Metropolis, Spies, Nosfuratu, Broken Blossoms, Orphans of the Storm, Birth of a Nation, King of Kings, Sunrise, Phantom of the Opera, The Unknown, Ace of Hearts... I have City Lights and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari in my Netflix queue. Does anyone have any other recommendations?

If you haven't seen it, I recommend viewing ENCHANTMENT starring David Niven and Teresa Wright. This one is a classic tearjerker, so make sure to keep a box of kleenex handy.

Autumn Sonata - when the Liv Ullman and Ingrid Bergaman are having the emotional watershed conversation One True Thing - when Meryl Streep begins to tell Renee Zellweger what she really thinks about her -- saying that she is harsh and judgemental Terms of Endearment - the same line gets me everytime -- When Debra Winger dies and Shirley Maclaine says -- I thought it would be a relief, but it it's not. Now, Voyager - I don't think I can just narrow it down to one scene Jane Eyre - When Orsen Welles is telling Joan Fontaine about her new post in Ireland and he asks if the imaginary string that connects them will stretch or will they wind up bleeding inwardly for each other.

To loliteblu, I just want to say that this is MY HUSBAND'S contribution to this game. He wanted HIS FAVORITE film to be represented here. However, I definately feel that MEN would have an advantage guessing this one. I hope you don't mind.

No, that's not it either. I apologize in advance, but I have to keep these clues a little obtuse. Anything more obvious would be a dead giveaway. CLUE #3 BEEKEEPER

Sorry, no. CLUE #2 KNIFE

TCM should find a way to run FLESH AND BLOOD: THE HAMMER HERITAGE OF HORROR narrated by Peter Cushing (his final performance about 2 weeks before his death I understand) and CHRISTOPHER LEE. It is a great documentary about the studio and all connected to it.

I would love to see a DVD of the now fully technicolor restoration of the 1943 PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Forget all you have ever seen unless you have seen this version. This with the followup-THE CLIMAX.

Among one of the best restorations I have seen is the Able Gance NAPOLEAN and Lewis Milestone's ALL QUIET ON THE WESTREN FRONT. I'm wondering about the condition of the original materials of A WALK IN THE SUN. Anyone know? Also needed for restoration is... THE LUCK OF THE IRISH 20th Century Fox 1948. The original prints were tinted GREEN for the Irish nights. THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS Warner Brothers 1953-the underwater scenes were tinted a deep green as well. It would be great if a little colorization could be used on these or other films.

Thank you Mongo for the details about Bert (!) Marshall. I'll look for the Fredric March info here--boy, is there alot of reading to catch up on.

There are some really wonderful British productions that should be shown if possible on TCM. Here are some titles: ONE OUR AIRCRAFT IS MISSING a story about a group of RAF pilots trying to escape from Nazi held Netherlands. Starring GODFREY YEARLE and ERIC PORTMAN. ALICE IN WONDERLAND 1951 came out the same year as the Disney version but is superior with use of live action and puppet animation. The film had been restored. The lead is CAROL MARSH (best known as Lucy in 1958's HORROR OF DRACULA), who gives a wonderful performance.

Hello again, Yes, I really like Robert Donat and have tried to acquire as many of his films as possible. I recently purchased The Ghost Goes West, so it was still pretty fresh in my mind. OK, since it's my turn again, here goes. CLUE #1 COTTONWOOD

I was going to guess THE GHOST GOES WEST, but I believe it was a SCOTTISH castle in that one.

Are there any fans out there of the 1949 minor noir classic, "Thieve's Highway"? It stars one of the most unappreciated actors of that era, Richard Conte. Conte always brought something endearingly cynical and true to each role he played, whether it's this immature, rough yet decent son, home from the war, or a doomed crew member in Lewis Milestone's propaganda piece, "The Purple Heart" or the just-plain-evil guy in "The Big Combo". I haven't seen "Thieve's Highway" in years but loved it's big, bitter, working class heart then, and hope it's still a corker. Of course, it's a 20th Century Fox production, so maybe it'll show up on the Fox Movie Channel someday, though TCM would be this little gem's logical spiritual home. How about it, Mr. Programmer? It's vigorously directed by Jules Dassin, ( The Naked City, Night and the City, Topkapi, Never On Sunday), and contains one of Lee J. Cobb's best turns as a villain. The supporting cast in this working class story of truckers struggling to survive is splendid as well, including Valentina Cortese, Millard Mitchell and Jack Oakie. Criterion has just put together a dvd with a scholarly commentary, director's comments and even part of a documentary about the talented, and still living writer, A.I. Bezzerides, (who also wrote the novel it's based on as well as the screenplay). It's a bit pricey at 39 smackers, but I bet it'll turn up for less on Amazon or at the library soon. If anyone's seen it, I hope that you'll share your opinion of the film here. Hey, here's a nice idea to complete a grand triple feature of truck driving sagas: watch "Thieve's Highway" along with "They Drive By Night" and "Wages of Fear". After watching these, you'll probably qualify as a Teamster!

Thank you!!! You are wonderful. Now I can relax and wait for it to come on TCM!!!

Can someone please help me?! I have been giving myself a migraine trying to remember the name of the remake of "The Women" which was produced about 1955 and was in color and starred June Allyson. I saw the original with Joan Crawford and thought it was great, but I loved the remake, also. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!