gypsybangles
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Hi,
Thanks for your reply. The only other thing I remember about the movie was that they became engaged, but had some sort of falling out. Do you remember what happened after that?
I am completely clueless regarding the actors as I was only 4 or 5 years old when I saw it. If you happen to remember anything else I'd love to hear from you. At least now I know I didn't make it up.
Thank you,
Dianne
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Hi Mongo,
Regarding the "Clock" movie, thank you for checking on this very obscure film. I was still in single digits when I saw it, in perhaps '52 or '53. It wasn't a very good film (somewhat sappy), but the first movie I ever saw on TV. Maybe this is why it's stuck with me for so long, that and never knowing how it turned out. You don't suppose it could have been a very early Hitchcock film? It did have rather high camera angles, and a somewhat horrific theme in otherwise normal surroundings.
I appreciate whatever you may discover, and wish you "happy hunting".
Dianne
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Hi Mongo,
Thanks for the additional info re Paulette Goddard. I saw the 'Scarlett' test and agree with you. Hard to believe she was dumped for one flop. Haven't seen either 'Ghost Breakers' or 'Kitty' in years. What do you suppose the chances are either one or both showing up on TCM anytime soon. I would rather see 'Ghost Breakers' than any of Bob Hope's 'Road' pictures, and feel 'Kitty' is much better than many films of that genre such as 'Forever Amber'
Here's a stumper for you. I posted the following several days ago without success. British film, probably circa 1930's: A boy and girl, perhaps 12 year old cousins are visiting at a large manor house, and find an old clock while exploring. During the course of the film they periodically change the hands of the clock, and are able to observe themselves at later ages looking down from second floor windows or upstairs halls, as their relationship changes. I feel sure the boys name was Roger in the film. Does anyone know the name of this film or how it turned out? I watched it as a child on TV at my grandparents home, but my parents and I left before the movie was over. I watch a lot of old movies but I've never seen this one again. It's been driving me crazy for years wondering how it ended. Thanks for any info. Hope you can help.
Dianne
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Hi Mongo,
Thanks for your quick reply. As I recall Paulette Goddard still looked really gorgeous in that episode. I'll look forward to hearing more about her as your time permits. Impossible to believe Sandra Dee is gone, and I can't even think of Miss Wright being in her eighties. Too sad.
Thanks again,
Dianne
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Hi, I think the movie you mean is called 'To Each His Own' 1946 staring Olivia De Havilland. She's initially a small town girl who has an illegitimate son whom she gives to others to raise, then meets him when he's grown and a soldier. Hope this helps.
Dianne
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A Big Smoochy Thank You
Hi Mongo,
As a new subscriber to this forum I picked up your thread and just read through all 20 pages. What fun! Don't mean to "gush" but must offer my praise for the depth and breadth of your info. I switched from my previous cable company a while back just to get TCM and am thrilled with their offerings; now even more so that you're here and can add some flesh to the bare bones stories of my favorite actors. Don't worry, I'll space my requests so as not to hit you with too much all at once.
In reference to a couple of your previous postings, you mentioned that Theresa Wright had died; would you kindly elaborate? I so enjoyed her performances in "Shadow of a Doubt" and "The Best Years of Our Lives". Also you said something about "the late Sandra Dee". I'm really out of touch...please, what happened? I'm bereft. Not a "great" actress, but a perfect personality for her times.
And even though it was a while back, to add to your list of actors who'd made a successful transition from film to TV, may I add: William Bendix and Joan Blondell (The Life of Riley/Reilly?), Eve Arden (Our Miss Brooks), Ward Bond (Wagon Train), and Helen Hayes and I think either Mildred Natwick or was it Estelle Winwood in the short lived but thoroughly enjoyable (The Snoop Sisters), which by the way had a very brief cameo appearance on one show by Paulette Goddard, whom I would looovve for you to tell me about when you find the time.
Thanks for a lovely evening to you and all the other "posters". I'll check in regularly if I may.
Dianne
P.S. I first mistakenly entered this to the regular "Information, Please" postings. It's apparently an acquired skill I've yet to master!
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Hi Mongo,
As a new subscriber to this forum I picked up your thread and just read through all 20 pages. What fun! Don't mean to "gush" but must offer my praise for the depth and breadth of your info. I switched from my previous cable company a while back just to get TCM and am thrilled with their offerings; now even more so that you're here and can add some flesh to the bare bones stories of my favorite actors. Don't worry, I'll space my requests so as not to hit you with too much all at once.
In reference to a couple of your previous postings, you mentioned that Theresa Wright had died; would you kindly elaborate? I so enjoyed her performances in "Shadow of a Doubt" and "The Best Years of Our Lives". Also you said something about "the late Sandra Dee". I'm really out of touch...please, what happened? I'm bereft. Not a "great" actress, but a perfect personality for her times.
And even though it was a while back, to add to your list of actors who'd made a successful transition from film to TV, may I add: William Bendix and Joan Blondell (The Life of Riley/Reilly?), Eve Arden (Our Miss Brooks), Ward Bond (Wagon Train), and Helen Hayes and I think either Mildred Natwick or was it Estelle Winwood in the short lived but thoroughly enjoyable (The Snoop Sisters), which by the way had a very brief cameo appearance on one show by Paulette Goddard, whom I would looovve for you to tell me about when you find the time.
Thanks for a lovely evening to you and all the other "posters". I'll check in regularly if I may.
Dianne
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Hi, I realize this is late as your posting was back in Jan., but have just signed on to this forum and I was intrigued when I read it. Every time I've seen the W of OZ on TV I always wonder what happened to the first scene with Miss Gulch and her black cat. I first saw the film at a drive-in, I think it was 1957 or 58, and from what I remember from my mom this was the first time it had been shown since its original run. I might be mistaken but I vaguely recall Miss Gulch shooing Toto with a broom as he raced around her chasing the cat. Anyway I'm with you, feeling strongly that there was originally some such scene at that time, that has perhaps since been cut for TV.
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British film, probably circa 1930's: A boy and girl, perhaps 12 year old cousins are visiting at a large manor house, and find an old clock while exploring. During the course of the film they periodically change the hands of the clock, and are able to observe themselves at later ages looking down from second floor windows or upstairs halls, as their relationship changes. I feel sure the boys name was Roger in the film. Does anyone know the name of this film or how it turned out? I watched it as a child on TV at my grandparents home, but my parents and I left before the movie was over. I watch a lot of old movies but I've never seen this one again. It's been driving me crazy for years wondering how it ended. Thanks for any info.
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gals: Bette Davis, Myrna Loy, Edna May Oliver
guys: Mickey Rooney, William Powell, Alec Guinness
Does anyone know this old movie?
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Hi,
Thanks for your interest. It was between 1952-'54 when I saw the film, and feel sure it was a film. I remember it played in the afternoon. There was so little programming on at that time, and only 2-3 channels, sometimes only showing a test pattern until the next program came on. It was a black and white set, so I can't be sure the movie was in color or not, but feel more likely it was a B&W movie. It has occured to me that the movie may have even been made in the 1940's, even perhaps more likely now that I think more about it, and hope this particular clue didn't mislead you too much. It's only an impression I have because of the clothing, but it's hard to tell as it seems twin-sets, tweeds, and jodphurs span decades in English country life. I hope this helps.
Thanks,
Dianne