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h3. "Moguls And Movie Stars" Miscellany _Hollywood Studios Enlist in the War Effort_ Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Propaganda Film Shorts (1942) "This Crime Does Not Pay series entry dramatizes the idea that during wartime, people should not discuss anything related to their work when in public. A casual remark can be overheard by an enemy agent and used to sabotage the war effort. In this short, the story involves shipments of parts to a defense plant." (1943) "Documentary. Starring Lewis Stone, Frank Reicher and George Lynn. Directed by Edward L. Cahn. One Sheet for Oscar nominated 22 minute short which detailed the plans the Nazis had for looting the world's monetary system after they "won" the war." (Click Through on Above Images for Larger Versions. Select "Actions" and "View All Sizes")

h3. "Moguls And Movie Stars" Miscellany _Hollywood Studios Enlist in the War Effort_ Walt Disney's "Der Feuhrer's Face" (1942) Materials Sheet Music Cover Storyboard Sketch "The Walt Disney studios produced some memorable cartoons during World War II, which went a long way to boost morale, both overseas and on the home front. The most famous of these was director Jack Kinney's masterpiece, "der Fuehrer's Face", in which Donald Duck dreams he is an assembly line worker in Nazi Germany. This story board was created during the writing sessions by Disney's Victory Unit, and features Donald trying his best to keep up the impossible pace... and still find time to salute every image of Hitler he sees!" (Click Through on Above Images for Larger Versions. Select "Actions" and "View All Sizes")

h3. "Moguls And Movie Stars" Miscellany _Hollywood Studios Enlist in the War Effort_ Three Morale-Boosting Cartoons from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1942) (1943) (1945)

h3. "Moguls And Movie Stars" Miscellany _Hollywood Studios Enlist in the War Effort_ Walt Disney's Donald Duck, Private in the Armed Services (1942) (1943) (1943) (Click Through on Above Images for Larger Versions. Select "Actions" and "View All Sizes")

'limpy' - What you're hearing is the "DVS" service on some TCM films. It is available through the SAP function on your TV and it must have been accidentally activated. Find the remote to turn it off. Kyle In Hollywood

h3. "Moguls And Movie Stars" Miscellany _Hollywood Studios Enlist in the War Effort_ Walt Disney's Donald Duck, Civilian on the Homefront (1942) "There's no doubt that this cartoon was issued in World War II as Walt Disney's most popular cartoon character Donald Duck plants his Victory Garden in the shape of a "V" to support the war effort." (1942) "Donald Duck stars in this World War II era animated documentary about the timely filing and payment of Federal income taxes. Initially, the US Secretary of the Treasury rejected the idea of using the cartoon icon, but Walt Disney convinced him that it would be far more entertaining." (1943) "This cartoon pokes fun at the difficulties involved in America's rubber rationing, a consequence of World War II. Tires were the first item to be rationed in January 1942 after supplies of natural rubber were interrupted." (Click Through on Above Images for Larger Versions. Select "Actions" and "View All Sizes")

Saturday, December 25th To my Forum friends and all the visitors to this thread - Merry Christmas (Click Through On Above Image to Access Larger Versions. Choose "Actions", then "View All Sizes")

h3. "Moguls And Movie Stars" Miscellany _Hollywood Studios Enlist in the War Effort_ Studio Films of Stage Productions Benefitting the Army Emergency Relief Fund alt="War_ThisIsTheArmy1943_LRG" /> (1943) "In May 1941, ex-Sergeant Irving Berlin was on tour at Camp Upton, his old base in Yaphank, New York. There he spoke with the commanding officers about restaging his original Army play, "Yip, Yip Yaphank." Gen. George Marshall approved a Broadway production of a wartime musical for the army, allowing for Berlin to conduct the arrangements and rehearsals at Camp Upton much like he had done so during WWI. Sgt. Ezra Stone was selected as director for the new contemporary play, and the two set up on base during the weekdays to put together the story and crew. Insisting on integration, Berlin was granted the chance to add African Americans into this play, which he was not allowed to do in "Yip, Yip Yaphank." The company of men that staged the play were the only Army outfit to be fully integrated, but only behind the scenes. The retooled play ran on Broadway, at the Broadway Theatre from July 4, 1942 to September 26, 1942. The show was such a success that it went on the road. The national tour of the revue ended in San Francisco on February 13, 1943. By that time, it had earned $2 million ($23 million in 2006 dollars) for the Army Emergency Relief Fund." See also - http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1996/summer/irving-berlin-1.html alt="War_WingedVictory1944LRGb" /> (1944) Winged Victory is a play and, later, a film by Moss Hart, originally created and produced by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II as a morale booster and as a fundraiser for the Army Emergency Relief Fund. The play opened in Boston, Massachusetts in the fall of 1943, in a pre-Broadway run, and was a huge success. It then opened in New York at the Forty-Fourth Street Theatre on 20 November 1943 and became a smash hit, playing to over 350,000 people in 226 performances. The successful run of Winged Victory on Broadway ended only in order that the entire cast travel to Hollywood to do the film version. Twentieth Century Fox had purchased the rights and contracted the full cast and in the summer of 1944 produced a film version (which featured a few actors who had not been in the play, including Lon McCallister and Judy Holliday), under the direction of George Cukor. (Click Through on Above Images for Larger Versions. Select "Actions" and "View All Sizes")

*"Aren't a lot of the Private Screenings shows done in the Red Chair set? It's very noticeable--it almost looks like the whole room is bathed in red light."* - 'voranis' / Robbie Yes, all Private Screenings are done with the "Red Chair" configuration of the set - but the set is much larger and multiple variations of it are used for intros. In fact, I don't think the "Red Chairs" are even on the set if Robert Osborne is doing intros by himself. I believe TCM replaces them with a sofa and coffee table for "solo" intros. In the photo above, taken from the "balcony" at the top of the stairs that one can often glimpse in certain RO intros, you can get an idea of how the entire set is laid out. The "Red Chairs" are placed in front of the set's fireplace - unseen but which would be on the left side of the photo - and is the configuration used for "interview" segments. The open doorway one sees at the top of the photo is the entrance to the set/studio. Directly to the right upon entering (or looking to the left in the photo), and behind the wall one sees at the top-left of the photo, is where the director and the tech folks work. It is full of monitors, etc. There is a separate "travelling Red Chair set" that can be set up in NYC or LA to film Private Screenings or Guest Programmer segments which consists of a replica of the fireplace wall for background and the chairs/ottoman, etc. It is my thinking that it is the "travelling set" that is often lit with "daylight" in the windows that one can see to left and right of the fireplace - and which, unfortunately, one can't see in the above photo. And that is my studio tour. Kyle In Hollywood

Merry Christmas Mark! Have a wonderful trip. We'll try not to "rock out" too hard while you're gone. And don't forget to put out the cookies for Santa before you go. Kyle In Hollywood

h3. "Moguls And Movie Stars" Miscellany _Hollywood Studios Enlist in the War Effort_ Darryl F. Zanuck-Produced War Films at 20th Century-Fox Studios alt="War_ShoresOfTripoli1942b" /> (1942) "Sergeant Dixie Smith has more raw recruits to turn into Marines, if he can. Among them is cocky casanova Chris Winters, son of an officer, who's just tried to "mash" Mary Carter, a major's niece. Once on base, he finds Mary's a nurse and an off-limits officer. Does this stop him? Of course not. But his attitude problem soon puts him in a position where he must redeem himself, with December 7, 1941 fast approaching. alt="War_ThisAboveAll1942LRGb" /> (1942) Tyrone Power is conscientious objector Clive Briggs, who has deserted the Army during WWII. His chance at redemption starts when he meets WAF Prudence Cathaway, played by Joan Fontaine. alt="War_CrashDive1943LRGb" /> (1943) Tyrone Power stars a sub commander during WWII who falls for a girl (Anne Baxter) who happens to be the fiancee' of his new commander, Dana Andrews. The special effects were spectacular in this wartime propaganda film. alt="War_PurpleHeartThe1944b" /> (1944) Eight American airmen, led by Dana Andrews, have been captured by the Japanese during the Doolittle raids. Put on show trial by their captors for "war crimes," the airmen, including Richard Conte, Farley Granger and Don 'Red' Barry, refuse to buckle under pressure and torture. (Click Through on Above Images for Larger Versions. Select "Actions" and "View All Sizes")

Friday, December 24th alt="Leyendecker_1921SEPost" /> Cover Artwork for the Saturday Evening Post, December 1921 ------------------- src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5287454847_48d79443d0_z.jpg" width="428" height="640" alt="film_posterDec24" /> (Click Through On Above Image to Access Larger Versions. Choose "Actions", then "View All Sizes")

h3. "Moguls And Movie Stars" Miscellany _Hollywood Studios Enlist in the War Effort_ Motion Picture Industry "War Activities Committee" Promotional Posters alt="War_VictoryCaravan1942LRGb" /> Short Subject (1942) alt="War_BackTheAttackBondRally1943b" /> Promotional Poster (1943) src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5285087907_136427765b.jpg" width="337" height="500" alt="War_BondRallyLRGb" /> Short Subject (1944) (Click Through on Above Images for Larger Versions. Select "Actions" and "View All Sizes")

h3. "Moguls And Movie Stars" Miscellany _Hollywood Studios Enlist in the War Effort_ Two War Propaganda "Starlet" Promotional Stills src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5278808941_92050e9fce_o.jpg" width="424" height="527" alt="BrooksLeslie_1940s" /> Leslie Brooks src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5278808337_5e88b2a512_o.jpg" width="440" height="600" alt="RitaHayworthWWII" /> Rita Hayworth

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*"He actually lives most of the time in New York City. He goes to Atlanta each month to film the intros and outros for the films. He also travels there to film the wrap arounds for The Essentials with Alec Baldwin as well as any new promos that TCM has on the schedule."* - lzcutter RO has been recording new promos for the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival lately too - both video segments or new voice-overs to highlight recently added events to the Festival schedule - like comments for the D23 partneship with the Festival and the screenings of "Silly Symphonies" and of *Fantasia*. I also forgot to mention that he is recording the half-hour "Now Playing: The Show" each month. And this Fall, there were the "Moguls and Movie Stars" post-screening discussions to tape with Mr. Wilkman, and the "historians." Robert Osborne has had a very full plate these past few months. If I remember correctly, it used to take just a few days in Atlanta for Robert to record all his intros. With all these additional "projects" lately, I wouldn't be surprised if he his there a day or two longer now. And I believe that the segments for the upcoming season of "The Essentials" are recorded in November. *"On occasion when a Guest Programmer or a special guest is located in Los Angeles (and can't travel to Atlanta in a timely manner), he and the TCM crew will travel to City of Angels and film (Buzz Aldrin comes to mind) on a set there."* Tiny Lister too. And Anthony Hopkins. And Cloris Leachman. But there is a set used in NYC too. I have noticed - and I bet others have to - that there is a "Red Chair" set that is often lit so that it looks like there is daylight in the two windows on the back wall. I think the entire "Private Screenings: Liza Minnelli" was taped that way. I've often thought that that was an indication that those segments or programs were taped in NYC. *"I sometimes wonder if a film gets cut from the commentary list because he isn't particularly interested in the film. I am always curious to know what his likes and dislikes are with films."* - 'voranis' / Robbie I don't think that is ever the case. Nor would Robert Osborne ever turn down a chance to speak on a Barbara Stanwyck film. With your appreciation of Miss Stanwyck, the two of you would hit it off immediately. When "the plebians" visited Atlanta two years ago, Robert Osborne was particularly excited that two invited guests had chosen Stanwyck films to introduce on TCM. *"I notice he looks a little more gaunt in recent years than he used to..."* - 'voranis' / Robbie Robert Osborne was on a doctor supervised diet that led to his weight loss. I think the gaunt appearance was exaggerated because his wardrobe wasn't updated at the same time and some shirt collars and jackets were too large for the newly svelte RO. I think he looks great these days and he definitely cuts a dashing figure in person. Kyle In Hollywood

h3. "Moguls And Movie Stars" Miscellany _Hollywood Studios Enlist in the War Effort_ "Various Studios' "Star-Studded" Revue-Style Entertainments" alt="War_ThousandsCheer1943b" /> Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (1943) alt="War_ThankYourLuckyStars1943LRGb" /> Warner Bros. Pictures (1943) alt="War_StarSpangledRhythm1942LRGb" /> Paramount Studios (1942) src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5246/5283225878_fba8c4f19b.jpg" width="329" height="500" alt="War_HeyRookie1944b" /> Columbia Pictures (1944) src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5282641821_0474d82819.jpg" width="320" height="500" alt="War_Follow-the-BoysB" /> Universal Pictures (1944) (Click Through on Above Images for Larger Versions. Select "Actions" and "View All Sizes")

*"Thank you, TCM, and thank you, Kyle."* - DougieB You're very welcome. But what I do is only "piggy-backing" on the greatness of TCM itself. I am just an aggregator of material that supplements their efforts. I am very pleased you like what I do here. Even when it is in Swedish. Kyle In Hollywood

Wednesday, December 22nd Lobby "Standee" Display

*"Maybe the only "Along Came Jones " that he is familiar with, like yours truly, is the Coasters' song."* - finance Is that different from the Ray Stevens version? (Only one I know.) And to 'voranis' / Robbie - Yes, typically, RO introduces four films every evening - and that is counting any films that are part of a franchise series like "The Essentials", "Silent Sunday Night" and "TCM Imports". On occasion, If there is a fifth film to an evening's theme, he has been known to introduce that also. But on Fridays, he will only introduce films shown prior to "TCM Underground". That is usually just three titles. That he didn't "introduce" *Along Came Jones* could be for many reasons. It is possible that it might have been cut "for time" on taping day. Robert Osborne has a larger number of intros to record in December. If the past is any indication, Robert Osborne will be introducing most of the films shown during the day on Christmas Day and also those shown on New Year's Day. That's a another eight or ten intros to record. Plus, RO always dresses in a tux for the New Year's Eve intros and that change of apparel can eat away at the "clock". The crew may even have to redress the set for New Year's Eve. Those things do take time. If the crew was running behind or there were other technical issues that delayed tapings, a later intro to nightly line-up may have been jettisoned in an attempt to get back on schedule. But that idea of being "behind" is all speculation on my part. Whatever the reason may be, it is only an anomoly. I have even seen him introduce films that DIDN'T have "his" intro (The "TCM Feature Presentation with Robert Osborne" intro) and were led instead with the "Over-night" intro with all the Noir clips. I have seen him intro a film but not do an outro. But, for the majority of evenings, Robert Osborne introduces four films on the TCM schedule. I am sure TCM is flattered that you are watching that closely and that you are wondering if there is a pattern to RO's intros each night. TCM has investigated the possiblity of getting Robert Osborne into the Guiness Book Of World Records for having appeared on television over more consecutive nights than anyone in televison history. RO has been a participant in the programming every night that TCM has been on the air. That's 16 years - and 17 years come April. And it will be a sad day in TCM City when Robert Osborne isn't there every evening. Kyle In Hollywood

h3. "Moguls And Movie Stars" Miscellany _Program Front Cover, Center Spread and Back Cover for RKO's "Citizen Kane" (1941)_ -------------------------- "Welles, between shots, keeps his cast pepped up. They think he's great and, as one extra put it, 'We forgive him for being a genius.' "

Tuesday, December 21st *Sunny Side Up* (1929) Sweden (Click Through On Above Image to Access Larger Versions. Choose "Actions", then "View All Sizes")

h3. "Moguls And Movie Stars" Miscellany _Mr. Capra Goes to the Photographer_ src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5278767885_92cb07471c.jpg" width="361" height="500" alt="Hurrell_Capra" /> Portrait Photograph by George Hurrell src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5278729673_03deee7377.jpg" width="409" height="500" alt="Capra_MrSmithSetLRG" /> On The Set of *Mr Smith Goes To Washington* src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5278728013_5e5e444c9a.jpg" width="392" height="500" alt="CapraRiskinLRG" /> With Screenwriter Robert Riskin Robert Riskin wrote the screenplays for many of Frank Capra's most popular films, including *Platinum Blonde*, *It Happened One Night*, *Mr. Deeds Goes To Town* and *Meet John Doe*, each of which can be read online here - http://publishing.cdlib.org/ucpressebooks/view?docId=ft7b69p14j&chunk.id=d0e139&toc.depth=1&toc.id=0&brand=ucpress (Click Through on Above Images for Larger Versions. Select "Actions" and "View All Sizes")

*"Wasn't Park Row one of the Critics' Choice movies in October?"* - Fedya Correct. It was a choice of A.O. Scott of The New York Times. I have never seen it and didn't know it, too, was a "newspaper" film. It is from 1952. Is *Park Row* based (even loosely) on a "ruthless" historical figure? Kyle In Hollywood

If the film was available to TCM this past year, I am sure TCM would have gotten a hold of it - if only to have shown it during Natalie Wood's "SOTM" stint. Yes, AMC is showing the film this December. But, if one is interested in seeing the film after December, it will be part of TCM's "31 Days of Oscar" in February. Kyle In Hollywood Edited by: hlywdkjk on Dec 20, 2010 6:12 PM