gypsybangles
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Thank you Larry and Mongo, I'll check both.
Dianne
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I remember seeing Tyrone Power's daughter Taryn in a few TV appearances during I think the early '80's (maybe Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Mysteries?). Cute girl, she inherited his dark eyebrows.
Ann Sothern has a daughter (I think her name is Tisha Sterling) who also made TV appearances (for some reason I think one might have been on 'The Streets of San Francisco', but if not, generally in that era).
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Olivia De Havilland/Joan Fontaine
Hi Mongo,
Would you share what you know about these two actresses? I know they're sisters, but have never heard anything other than that regarding their inter-personal relationship. Is there a good story here? Have they ever appeared in a film together?
Thank you,
Dianne
P.S. Sorry, I did it again and hit new topic to post this to you so it ended up in "information please" as well.
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Hi Mongo,
Would you share what you know about these two actresses? I know they're sisters, but have never heard anything other than that regarding their inter-personal relationship. Is there a good story here? Have they ever appeared in a film together?
Thank you,
Dianne
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My reply was not directed to any particular participant in the discussion, it just happened to follow yours Keith, and far from righteous indignation, I was registering more boredom than anything else. To swear or not to swear (occasionally on TCM), that is the question. My point was that it's a no win discussion. Frankly I find it rather a moot and silly point to try and protect our young from the infrequent use "inappropriate" language on TCM. Just walk through any public place where kids gather, schools, malls, McD's, and the foulest language you hear is coming out of their mouths. It makes me wonder whether those with "virgin" ears ever get out much, and how they react when they do. As far as the also infrequent times one may see the occasional breast on TCM; any child who was breast fed in this country knows what they look like, and those that weren't will have to find out sometime. To those adults who find either of these things offensive, they can cover their ears, cover their eyes, or simply turn to their companion and say "Oh my gosh, wasn't that simply awful? I'm so offended, I just don't know what that TCM is coming to." But to angst about it ad nauseam seems like overkill, and completely unrealistic given the times.
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After finally taking the time to read this entire thread, I'm reminded of the words of Abraham Lincoln when he said: "You can please some of the people all of the time, or all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time."
or to paraphrase, everybody gets miffed sometimes. Grow up and get over it!
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How about a whole new channel called VLS*? They could play Osmond movies, and Elvis movies, and beach blanket movies, and...
*Very Low Standards
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To: Therealfuster,
I did see 'The Red House' one time on TV maybe around 1960. Can't even remember much about it except the atmosphere. If TCM has played it once, perhaps they will again. But I'll check the stores as well.
Also for those who might be interested 'The Uninvited' will be playing on TCM at 3:45AM, Sunday 5/22. Great spooky flick!
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Hi Therealfuster'
The title 'The Night Has Eyes' sounds vaguely familiar to me, perhaps from years ago. It does sound like it's right up my alley, and funny you should mention it, not an hour ago I placed a request for 'The Red House' on "Suggest a Movie" but unfortunately it's not available in the TCM library. Bummer! I'll check my local video store for copies of both. Thanks for the heads up.
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Oh my Dear, personally I just get so flaming mad when one can't spell things properly, I wish one would simply limp right over to ones nearest dictionary to put things right. Isn't it queer that 'spell check" is offered on this site, but so few people utilize it. It's kindness itself to bend over for the grammatically challenged, but after all, one must find the bottom line somewhere...quel headache!
Grant/Peck? Apples/Oranges! Ooooh, yummy! I'd take a great big bite out of each!
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The words suspense, mystery, and haunted get me everytime. And atmosphere! Brooding manor houses, lonely moors, dark mansions, sinister country inns...oooh, I get all shivery just thinking about them! Favorite movies: 'The Uninvited', 'Rebecca', 'The Spiral Staircase', 'Jamaica Inn', 'The Haunting'(older version), and 'Ghost Breakers' to name a few.
I'd welcome any other suggestions as well. Thanks
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Thanks for the info. I'll try this as well.
Dianne
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Thanks to everyone for your help (and your warnings). I'll try these and see what happens.
And to spencer:
Bring on your tidbits!
Thanks, Dianne
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Actually I wasn't even thinking about an autogragh, just kinda wanted to write to let him know much I've enjoyed his perfomances over the years. Where does one write to do that?
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Would anyone know where I may send a letter?
Thanks for any help.
Dianne
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to: brakenhe and happyowl55
Very pleased to hear from other Mickey Rooney fans. Great minds think alike!
Missed the AFI thing, but I'm absolutely insensed he wasn't included. How can one possibly think the words "Hollywood"..."movies" and not have him spring instantly to mind. They must be on drugs out there in there in that crazy town! Either that or they're not eating enough ruffage! I would have put him high in the top ten, and he didn't even make it within 100? That town's got way too many blonds for its own good, or maybe too much inbreeding, or their water supply is tainted. It couldn't possibly be that they simply lack taste, could it? Will I be sued if I call them "bozos"? Ah what the heck, it'd be worth it.
Sorry, didn't mean to go off on a tangent, going so far afield of the original thread, but to quote William Bendix, "What a revoltin' development this is!"
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Checked the AFI list but didn't find these, can't believe they weren't included:
"I was a cello player in a marching band" Woody Allen (I think) from 'Take the Money and Run'
"We're walking, we're walking, we're stopping" Bonnie Hunt from 'Dave'
"My father drank beer...in the morning...after that he drank anything" Deborah Kerr from 'An Affair to Remember'
"Is Nick working on a case?" (actor unknown to me)
"Yes... a case of scotch...help him out." Myrna Loy from 'The Thin Man'?
"What can I say? You *****d up...you trusted me!" Tim Mathison (Eric Stratton) from 'Animal House'
and also "Eric Stratton, damned glad to meet you."
I think these are accurate but welcome any corrections.
Dianne
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So who do you feel is responsible for getting him into the biggest batch of boring, repetitive, formulaic, just plain silly movies of all time? I thought he had great talent and potential that was squandered on that junk, and 'Love Me Tender' was the only decent film he ever made. Just a darn crying shame!
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You've got my vote!
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Although I agree with almost all of your choices, I would add to the former list: MICKEY ROONEY (very underrated it seems these days, but was once described by Laurence Oliver as America's greatest actor, and who am I to argue with his testimonial). Whether it was comedy, drama, or musicals the guy was completely
captivating. I never tire of his (Mickey's) performances no matter how many times I've seen them. Wish TCM would show 'Young Tom Edison' in addition to anything else he's ever done, and repeat them as much as they seem to repeat K. Hepburn films. He's a national treasure.
And to your current list I would add: KEVIN SPACEY(riveting), GARY OLDMAN(dark, absorbing), TIM ROTH (edgy), CHRISTIAN BALE(very subtle). You can't not watch these guys on the screen, they just have the ability to pull you right in.
I'm sure I could think of others, but these come immediately to mind.
Although I may take some heat for this, I personally would remove John Wayne and Charlton Heston from the "great actors" category, and instead place them under "great stars", but to each his own.
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> You are exactly right! Before Ted Turner sold out to
> Time Warner, who doesn't know Jack about movies, AMC
> was the greatest movie channel of all time. They had
> class,were commercial free, AND DIDN'T REPEAT THE
> SAME MOVIE OVER AND OVER TEN TIMES A WEEK.
Ted Turner sold out AMC to Time Warner? I thought he must have sold out to John Wayne's heirs! Seems like every 3rd or 4th movie has his name in the credits!
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To: therealfuster
Of all the postings regarding Katharine Hepburn I would have to agree with yours the most, especially with regard to your comparison with Alec Guinness. One can be a great star/personality but that doesn't always equate with genius/ability. For the most part I find her performances over-rated, more hype than substance. I feel that her association with the brilliant Spencer Tracy lent her an aura of legitimacy that was less than deserved, riding his coat-tails to some degree. In many films I found her more irritating than entertaining. Her longevity probably had more to do with the fact that she wasn't a great beauty to begin with, making a crossover into older, character rolls around the time of her portrayal of 'Lizzie' in 'The Rainmaker'. Coupling longegity with sentimentality is what makes her such an iconic figure, not the quality of her performances.
The pithiest comment I ever heard regarding Hepburn was by Dorothy Parker after viewing one of her films: "She runs the gamut from A to B". For most of her films I think that accurately describes her range.
I did however enjoy her performance in 'The Lion in Winter, she sublimating many of her earlier, somewhat phony mannerisms.
I'm thoroughly enjoying the discussions though, and must admit she was a great old gal.
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Thank you for your persistance. I get so lost and confused in some websites, my head is spinning.
Dianne
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Hi Mongo,
Regarding the "clock" movie
Got a couple of replies on my original posting under "Does anyone know this old movie?" Maybe these will help in your research.
Thanks, Dianne
Does anyone know this old movie?
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Hi Dan,
We only had a couple of channels in those days, but I don't remember any specific call letters. Not knowing anything really about broadcasting, I thought everything came out of New York on either NBC or CBS, (ABC I think came later) I lived about thirty miles east of Pittsburgh, PA. Most likely it was a Saturday or Sunday, being days we'd go and visit. I don't think we had yet gotten our first set at home, so naturally I was fascinated. We did get a set shortly after this and in between test patterns I remember seeing 'Howdy Doody' (I think it came on in the afternoon, but can't be sure), 'The Big Top' a circus show sponsored by Sealtest Icecream(I think this was on Saturday mornings), and a creepy show with a scary announcer and a screeeeeeching door called 'The Inner Sanctum' (this came on maybe around 8 or 9PM, but I don't remember which night of the week) . My uncles used to come over and watch "the fights" with my Dad (maybe called either 'The Wednesday Night Fights' or 'The Saturday Night Fights', sponsored by beer,(Hey Mabel, Black Label, and I think Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Miller High Life). I know that 'The Ed Sullivan Show' was on, and I think Jackie Gleason. I'm not too good at remembering time frames so the following may have come a little later: 'Captain Video and his Video Rangers', 'Meet Millie' (with Elena Verdugo, who later became 'Marcus Welby's nurse), 'My Little Margie'(with Gale Storm (I just love that name)), 'The Life of Riley' (with William Bendix and Joan Blondell), 'Our Miss Brooks (with Eve Arden and Richard Crenna).
In August of 1954 we moved to Ft. Lauderdale after I had just turned six the month before, so I know it was definitely prior to this. My memory for some things goes back quite a way, but I don't think I could have been less than four when I saw the film so that would take it back to 1952 at the earliest I think. The thing I most definitely remember was the boys name being Roger. That was my Dad's name, and I knew the film was British as the girl pronounced it "Rajjuh". I've been trying to remember the girls name and I just can't, although I have a vague feeling it could actually have been Diana (a dirivative of my own name, and you'd think I could remember that), or perhaps Pamela or Daphne, but this could be due to all the English mysteries I've read over the years.
I so appreciate the trouble to which you're going trying to locate this film. I know the above is rather vague, but hope something there will assist you in the quest. For all the trouble, I hope the film doesn't turn out to be some "stinker" nobody in their right mind would want to see.
Thanks again for your help.
Dianne