Thenryb

That is it, Terrence. The thread is yours. I tend to watch it when I see it playing on TV because I have always had a "thing" for Felicia Farr.

Far and Away

*Faceplam* I knew that. I think Bo herself is responsible for my error. I remember the line from 10 "what do you like to do to Prokofiev?". (I know there were lines which followed before Bolero was actually played, so no nits, Princess) So, here is my scene: A man is cuffed to a wagon wheel awaiting transport to a place of trial.

May I suggest that Princess take this one. I know her post was two minutes later than mine but so much more comprehensive.

Are you Larry "Buster" Crabbe?

That sounds like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wg47cf11yc Could not imbed but it is George Raft and Carole Lombard dancing to Prokofiev's Bolero in the 1934 movie of the same name.

I googled "Spanish civil war on PBS" and got lots of hits. None referenced programs as comprehensive as some 10 part Ken Burns production. I would say more, but it appears this site is experiencing its daily Asian invasion, so I will flee.

Well, I did not mention the obvious fact of Ruby Keeler being cast before most of us were even born, since the comment was not limited to Ruby Keeler.:)

I agree about that comment you quoted being nonsensical. No one here expressing a dislike for Ruby Keeler or anyone else is doing so because they were not consulted for prior approval by whoever cast that person in a movie.

This from Wikipedia which is consistent with my recollection as well: "It was a default title for actresses (Miss Helen Hayes, Miss Barbara Stanwyck) or other celebrities (Miss Amelia Earhart). Such default usage has also proved problematic; the poet Dorothy Parker was often referred to as Miss Parker, even though Parker was the name of her first husband and she herself preferred Mrs. Parker. Later in the century, the use of "Miss" or "Mrs." became a problem for The New York Times in referring to political candidate Geraldine Ferraro[citation needed], a married woman who did not use her husband's surname, since Mrs. has been used with a woman's maiden name only in limited circumstances in public life before the 1980s." By the time Audrey Hepburn made The Nun's Story, she had probably attained sufficient stature to be introduced as "Miss Audrey Hepburn". I believe those times are gone. (I do not recall seeing "Miss Meryl Streep" as an introduction).

It also sounds like a movie I would like to see, but was simply able to come up with anything that fit. There are a lot of unanswered questions of this type in this thread. Available search engines do not seem to be very useful in finding a movie by description. I agree that the two movies suggested do not match.

Thanks for getting the point of my comment.

William Jewell College in Liberty. Missouri at one time had a remarkable impresario who organized a concert series. He was able to attract some great performers. In addition to Sills and Sutherland mentioned above, I also saw Leontyne Price give a concert there as well as many others, including the United States debut of Luciano Pavarotti.

I saw Beverly Sills in a recital a few years before she retired, and also Joan Sutherland (another coloratura who was a primo Lucia). Never saw Callas but loved her recordings in Norma, Tosca and Carmen.

Yes, during my relatively long life as an American, I am aware that we do not have titles of royalty at all. The show does not introduce Linda Evans as Miss Linda Evans likely because of the difference in status. I also know what "Dame" signifies.

According to what I have read the singing voice was provided by a soprano and a countertenor whose voices were recorded separately then digitally merged. In terms of actually watching an opera, I suppose I also prefer later composers beginning with Mozart, but I really love Baroque music including its opera arias in a recital setting. There is a resurgence of countertenors in recent decades who showcase this sort of music. I recall when about the only countertenors around were Alfred Deller and Russell Oberlin.

I agree. It was regularly on during a period of my life when I was not watching much television, but I think it is very well done. I sort of get a kick out of the cast introductions at the beginning where Barbara Stanwyck is introduced as "Miss Barbara Stanwyck". I guess "Miss" as used here is sort of an American version of "Dame".

2. Rudolph Valentino 3. Jennifer Love Hewitt 4. Frank Lovejoy 8. Strongheart 10. Scott Valentine

Is that the one where Ben reluctantly sniffs the wine and is exhorted to "give it a swirl"?

I would like to see Farinelli imported. I have seen a trailer but missed the movie and appears to be unavailable to rent online. There are discs available but they are expensive and I am not a movie collector.

Warren in The Madness of King George: "When will you get it into your head that one can produce a copious, regular and exquisitely turned evacuation every day of the week and still be a stranger to reason."

The Little Colonel?

Is No. 1 Ray Teal? As for theme, it seems like most were in casts in movies that were awarded Screen Actors Guild awards for best cast. Frankly, I do not see how this guess or Robert Pastoreli fits into this theme, so I am likely wide of the mark.

Terrence?

The theme eludes me, but 10 looks a lot like Jessica Chastain, but she has so many different looks it is hard to tell.