movieman1957

Your note about being painful watching him dance is probably why he was a sideshow in "Brigadoon." (Of course alot of people would be when compared to Kelly) It gets my vote for strangest movie of all. Message was edited by: Me

"Why-a no chicken?"

The bad news is this is the wrong movie to remake. Like so many other classics, how do you improve it? The good news is that maybe westerns aren't dead.

L & H for me too. Although a good Bugs Bunny cartoon will do in a pinch.

It was "A Night At The Opera" but I think you meant to say Chico and Groucho had the "contract" discussion.

Shemp died Nov. 22, 1955. (Imdb.com)

In no particular order: Shadow Of A Doubt. Notorious. Rear Window. North By Northwest. The Wrong Man. As an aside, he is getting very popular again if my cable "OnDemand" is any measure. At this moment (off the top of my head) I can get "Rear Window", "The Birds", "Notorious", "Saboteur", "Young and Innocent", "The Man Who Knew Too Much", "Rope", and "Vertigo." There may be one or two more. "Psycho" and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" (the latter courtesy of TCM) just expired.

I watched "Lady Killer." What a goofy but fun film. He goes from running a larceny ring to movie star. Some of it seems almost improvised. Cagney drags Mae Clarke out of his room by her hair. Earlier in the movie I had to do a double take as Cagney is sitting down and Clarke is standing next to him. He is hugging her. The film cuts from the dialogue just long enough for Cagney to turn his head and plant a little kiss right on her breast. Then it goes back to the dialogue. Clarke is pretty good too.

Good for you! More proof they are watching and using the ideas of those of you who took the time to do the "Challenge." You get to do the next one, don't you? That means trouble for the rest of us.

Light Bulb Joke Variations: Q. How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A. None. It has to want to change. Q. How many Baptists does it take to change a light bulb? A. CHANGE? What do you mean change? * * I've been a Baptist all my life. (We're getting better.) Message was edited by: Me

If you're interested there is a book called "Round Up the Usual Suspects: The Story of the Making of Casablanca." by Aljean Harmetz. It's a pretty interesting read if you like to read about how movies are made. It gives some background into the time the movie was done and how the war messed with WB's employees. So for a bit it's more than just the movie. If you find the process more interesting the result you might enjoy this one.

Lawyer Joke Variations: Q. What is three lawyers at the bottom of a river? A. A good start. Q. Why don't sharks eat lawyers? A. Professional courtesy. My disclaimer is my brother-in-law is a lawyer and he doesn't fit this particular group.

I have, but it was quite a while ago. I don't remember much about it but I recall that the climax in Royal Albert Hall was similar to the '56 version. (If my memory hasn't failed me.) Lorre was pretty good. It is generally considered not as good as the '56.

This was a nice find. I had never heard of this film but it's great when you come across one like this one. Ryan, who has never been one of my favorites, was pretty good. I do seem to remember Ward Bond's character being a little much but it was enjoyable. I disappoint myself in that I don't remember much about Herrmann's score so it goes back on my list.

GarboManiac: This class would only be available in the auditorium as attendance would be expected to be beyond normal classroom capacity. Could we get private detention? I'd like to nominate Dan Duryea as Professor Of Advanced Nastiness. He could be the original Prof. Evil. He may specialize in the art of the dirty laugh. Majoring in intimidation. Specializing in exploiting weaknesses in others. Wouldn't Groucho double as Prof of Rhetoric? Message was edited by: Me

I think I'm glad you are here. We always like to have new people on the boards. It's great fun and you'll probably learn a few things. Enjoy.

If you can find them get David Niven's "The Moon's A Balloon" and "Bring On The Empty Horses" they are a fun read. Niven is very funny.

Having seen "The Story of Mankind" as a curiosity of the Marx Bros. I think everyone involved must have been embarrassed. Groucho certainly was. I think they did it because Chico needed the money. Of course, Chico always needed the money. Hedy Lamarr was in it too.

A lovely story. Thank you for sharing it. Welcome on. Hope you will have lots to share.

I saw the one on "Cuddles" Sakall. He, by all accounts, was a genuinely lovely man. Accepting his fate for the part his jowls and hands on face expression played in his career he enjoyed his work. It shows.

Amazon.com or try your Borders book store. Less likely but worth a try might be Best Buy.

I'm with you rainee, I never cared much for his films but loved his tv show. I saw him in concert at a college back in the 80s and the whole place loved him. He certainly seemed like he was always having a good time. Message was edited by: Me Message was edited by: movieman1957

It sounds like "The Best Years of Our Lives." It starred Frederic March, Dana Andrews, Harold Russell, Myrna Loy, Teresa Wright among others.

Nevermind.

She has an autobiography called "Me." Check at your local library.