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I just acquired this film recently and enjoyed it very much. I'm very interested in seeing WELLS FARGO too. OK, here's Clue #1 WARTIME ENGLAND.

I'm looking for a movie. The only part of this movie I remember is... it was winter around Christmas time a mom and her little girl about age 3 were standing in front of a store window looking in, it was dark, the mom was holding the little girls hand and a car driven by a drunk woman hit them, before she hit them they showed the woman with the little girl startled face and she screamed and then the sound of shattering glass. Does anyone know this movie? It's not "In This Our Life" with Bette Davis I've seen that movie and that's not it. I'd really appreciate any help anyone could give me thanks!

Hey my friends, what lovely things you say! It must be fate that I just happened to check out my old favorite website while staying with my sister this week. I've missed you too--between some recent hospital stays, (don't worry, I'm determined to be on the mend for good from now on!), my home computer decided to catch a deadly virus--so, I've been kind of cut off from the world of classic film and all of you hanging here! I'll try to post again soon. BTW, would it be okay if I told you how fond I am of all of you? Thanks--I'll be walking on air for the rest of the day because of your kindness.

DEBORAHWAKID11, I completely agree with you regarding this year's Oscar broadcast. I have watched the Oscar presentation every single year since I was a child. Some broadcasts were definately better than others. But until this year, I was never sorry that I had taken the time to watch. This year was the exception. I understand that because the awards were so predictable, the show couldn't help but be a little boring. However, this was not the reason for my disappointment. I felt that the proceedings were completely hollow. All glitz and no substance, no glamor, dignity, or respect. It was just pififul. The only thing I can say is that if Chris Rock is picked to host the proceedings next year, I won't bother to turn it on. I can just look at the next day's newspaper to see who won. But honestly, I don't think I'll even care.

Hello, While I have never dealt with him personally, this person was also recommended to me by a vendor I met on Ebay. I remembered his name and that he was based in San Francisco. For what it's worth, I was told that he had access to many rare, OOP films. I think that he is probably reputable, but I understand why you would be hesitant to supply him with your personal information. By the way, I'm just curious. Which Bette Davis film were you trying to acquire. I have most of her films myself, since I am a BIG fan. Good Luck. C. Panella

Thanks ganavon and path40a, I'm glad you also think that "more obscure" films also deserve the chance to be broadcast, instead of deeming them unworthy of viewing. The fact is, I suggest films on TCM quite often. Normally, I don't take the time to suggest the critical/popular favorites because these are already shown on a regular basis. I could be wrong, but I haven't seen any titles from my list scheduled within the last year. I make it a point to review the schedule EVERY MONTH when TCM releases it. I also understand that it costs $$$ to lease those films which TCM doesn't already own. So, why not show the films that TCM already has in its library, no matter how obscure. Most of my suggestions are films that I have never viewed, but would just like to see. While they may not be great films, they are of interest because they show the earliest works of some of our greatest stars. I have one last point to make. I wasn't using this thread to get my suggestions shown, but just to share my choices with others. I was hoping that other members would list their choices as well, because I think it would be very interesting to compare notes. As I understand it, the TITLE of this thread is LITTLE SEEN MOVIES THAT SHOULD BE AIRED ON TCM, not PICK YOUR FAVORITE FILMS. So, I'm asking - What films does TCM currently have in its library (and not already shown on a regular basis) that other members would like to see. It just seems logical that these films would have a better chance of being shown than films that TCM doesn't own.

I always felt that many of the films I have listed should get more attention. Many young people will not watch a b/w film or even an older title. The films I have listed used to be shown on TV in the 1950's-early 80's. Now...Poooffff!!! Gone. I really think they should be given a chance to live again with the older classic titles.

It does my heart good to see many classics coming out on dvd. But lets not forget the little movies many might not recall seeing at the local drive-in. THE WITCHMAKER Midnight Video. A piece of restoration as a full uncut WIDESCREEN print was found of this little chiller starring Anthony Eisley, Thordis brandt, Alvy (Green Acres) Moore and John Lodge. Produced by L.Q. Jones. A wonderful little surprise for all lovers of the fantastic. And from SYNAPSE FILMS LEMORA-A CHILDS TALE OF THE SUPERNATURAL. A full restoration of Richard Blackburn's classic arthouse horror film now in High Definition Remastering. CASTLE OF BLOOD aka DANSE MACABRE A full restoration of ANTONIO MARGHEREITI's classic ghost story containing footage never shown in the US or England. Barbara Steele never looked better in a story based upon the works of Edgar Allen Poe. Synapse founder DON MAY jr deserves credit for taking the time and sweat for an excellent job! And check out SINISTER CINEMA for a great selection of early 1930's Westrens, Horror and Mysteries. Kudos to Gregg Luce and his people for literally raising the dead and bringing back films thought lost forever.

A friend of mine just returned from England and had a chance to visit BRAY STUDIOS where HAMMER FILMS were born. It is still being used today and is very quaint.

Here is a little story I would like to share with everyone. My Dad and I caught the restored "KING KONG" in the early 1970's at the old CINEMA THREE,on White Street in Red Bank, NJ. At the time it was mostly a revival theatre and KONG was circulating with the scenes that were cut after I guess its 1938 release (Faye Wraye being stripped, people getting chewed on etc) and after the movie, we were talking about what we saw at the local diner. Suddenly my Dad mentions..."Strange, I didn't see the Spider". It took me a second to realize that my Dad saw a print with the cut Spider scene. Over the years I brought this up and Pop always maintained he saw this (He isn't a film fan and was unaware this was a piece of history). In the early 1990's he even mentioned this to Forrest Ackerman, who got quite excited (Dad even then couldn't understand what the excitment was all about). It would be interesting if any other theatre goers saw this print. I think my Dad saw it on STATEN ISLAND in 1933, perhapes at the Paramount in Stapleton.

CM should have read TCM. I didn't catch the mistake.

If you love great film poster artwork (and I've been collecting film posters for over 30 years) get a copy of GRAVEN IMAGES by Ron Borst. Beautiful full colour poster images, Horror-SciFi-Fantasy, from post WW1-1960's. A great hardcover to have. from GROVE PRESS.

From 1992's GODZILLA VS KING GHIDORAH Head of a Japanese Corporation watching Tokyo being destroyed "IT DESTROYED MY GARDEN...I'LL NEVER FORGIVE THAT MONSTER!"

We can agree to disagree on what kind of films should be shown on TCM. For me, 'Bottom Of The Barrel' is a phrase I never use when viewing films as I think the B features, The Obscure, Comedies, Horror, Sword and Sandle, SCIFI etc hold an equal place as they are the sweat and work of a creative vision. You might not agree with say... THE CREATURE WALKS AMONG US when compared with AGONY AND THE ECTASY as they are diffrent types of films. But equal in the sense that they were made to entertain us and have a EQUAL right to be shown on TCM. When you consider that TCM is a small extentsion of a greater whole in terms of Corporate, we have to assume they will have the funds to bring forth all the types of films, from the Epics to Old Classics to even the grade B's for all of us to enjoy!

Is it THE SILVER HORDE?

I believe Mother Carey's Chickens has also been shown. Not to be insulting, but a lot of the films you've requested sound by their titles and cast alone, like very bottom barrel features. If TCM is going to license films not in their library there are lots of fun pre-Codes and 30s films from the majors that fit in more with the "classic" in the Turner Classic Movies name.

If you're buying this, I'd spend the extra bucks for the Criterion edition. The cheapo DVD is of poor print quality whereas the Criterion is up to their usual high standards. (I don't work for them!)

I have the BROADWAY MELODY - it has several vaudeville Vitapone shorts as a bonus plus trailers for the BROADWAY MELODY films which followed (36, 38, 40). Good print quality. TCM has interviewed Anita Page - the brief clips usually show before or after one of her films. She is 95 now, and hopefully in good health. I met her about 7 years ago, and she was charming.

Another show, which I picked up on laserdisc recently, was the great BORIS KARLOFF tv series THRILLER. Great gothic horror/mystery. Examples: TERROR IN TEAKWOOD, THE INCREDIBLE DR MARKESAN still give shivers. as Boris would say..."It's time for a reeeaaalll Thriller!".

You can still get them on EBAY or if you live around the tri-state area of New York, the Princeton NJ has a record exchange that carries deleted dvds like these, for example. The Universal collection is a great labor of love and a fine example to restoration.

Not really. Of course there are the usual pirate sources that used old high contrast 16mm prints. The best thing to do is suggest it to TCM for screening (check out my Suggestion List under "FAVORITES" here). This is a very intelligent little film and a great credit to Arch Obler.

For myself, its wonderful to see so many titles be restored and screened at CM and film shows. One bit of controversy is still the subject of colorization. But this process is great to restore films that originally had color/tinted scenes. For example, I understand the recent restoration of the 1925 silent PHANTOM OF THE OPERA used colorization to restore the entire BAL MASQUE scene originally shot in 2 tone Technicolor. The end result was so good you couldn't tell where it was added. I would like to see this process used to restore the 1929 MYSTERIOUS ISLAND with Lionel Barrymore. The film was originally fully tinted with Technicolor scenes. The film, sadly, is just shown b/w.

Seeking on getting an autographed photo of Best years of our Life, love classics, would like autograph os as many people especially Teresa Wright. Any suggestions

Thank you all for all the information, especially on all the other singers. This is definitely the right place to go with a film question! And sorry for the misspelling. It was after 2AM and I didnt realize my error until it was already posted. Thanks again!

I have just recently been reading some very interesting reviews on Arch Obler's film "Five". It doesn't appear to be available on VHS or DVD. How did the film look to at the festival? Do you know of any other venues it may be playing at anytime soon? Thanks