Thenryb
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17 hours ago, MilesArcher said:
I believe that the composer is Ravel.
*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.
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May I suggest that Princess take this one. I know her post was two minutes later than mine but so much more comprehensive.
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1 hour ago, LawrenceA said:
Do you know me?
I was originally known for my athletic prowess. I was never a major "A"-level movie star, but I was well known, especially by younger audiences. I played several famous fictional heroes that were/are household names. I was credited under my real name, and under my nickname.
Do you know me?
Are you Larry "Buster" Crabbe?
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13 minutes ago, MilesArcher said:
Next: A movie tough guy and a top comedy actress team up to dance to music that would become a big favorite of Bo Derek.
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.
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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.
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6 minutes ago, jamesjazzguitar said:
That is especially true for someone like Rudy Keeler since few of us are old enough to be consulted when she starred in movies in the 30!
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.:)
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6 minutes ago, jamesjazzguitar said:
AGAIN; Here is the lame stuff you posted: There're always people who are resentful of the fact that movie studio heads (and record label heads too) DARED not consult them for approval before putting some actor or actress up on the big screen.
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.
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56 minutes ago, rayban said:
Just a guess here, but I am thinking that it was added to bring "stature" to her name.
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).
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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.
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38 minutes ago, jamesjazzguitar said:
Of course you know what "Dame" signifies and to assume otherwise shows a lot of hubris (ha ha). I agree with you 100% as to the use of 'miss' in the credits. Stanwyck was of course a major MOVIE star. The credit was designed the way it was to say 'and we have this great movie star on our program'. The producers wanted something more then just her name so Babs would standout even more from the other actors on the credit. That is why "Miss" was added.
Thanks for getting the point of my comment.
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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.
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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.
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6 minutes ago, Princess of Tap said:
Dame has something to do with being honored as a female Knight of the British Empire by the Queen of Great Britain.
Calling an American actress or some other prominent woman "Miss" is simply a title of professional and societal respect.
Loretta Young was always called Miss Young on her show and Lucille Ball was called Miss Ball as well, even though she was obviously really Mrs. Arnaz.
Using "Miss" has nothing to do with royalty or any kind of Empire whatsoever.
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.
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On 2/4/2018 at 7:03 AM, Princess of Tap said:
I saw this movie years ago on TV in Montréal. It's a compelling drama, but I really don't like that style of Opera myself. It seems like the voice was dubbed by a woman, if I can remember correctly.
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.
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7 hours ago, rayban said:
The more that I watch "The Big Valley", the more that I appreciate the show.
Especially the four stars and the guest stars, like Adam West and Tom Tryon.
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".
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2. Rudolph Valentino
3. Jennifer Love Hewitt
4. Frank Lovejoy
8. Strongheart
10. Scott Valentine
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14 minutes ago, limey said:
the original wine club ad
Is that the one where Ben reluctantly sniffs the wine and is exhorted to "give it a swirl"?
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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.
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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."
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The Little Colonel?
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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.
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Terrence?
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The theme eludes me, but 10 looks a lot like Jessica Chastain, but she has so many different looks it is hard to tell.
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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.