michele31415 Posted February 28, 2017 This is a movie that was on TCM last year but for the life of me I can't remember the name. It's about an an actor with a giant ego playing in an outdoor summer stock theatre somewhere in the midwest. The plot is vaguely like "Enter Laughing" but that's not it. A local teenager is a theatre nut and gets a job as a stagehand hoping to land a role in a production. The star (who reminds me of Howard Keel but I don't think that's him) takes the kid under his wing while he waits for his big break, hoping an agent from New York will see him and sign him up. Meanwhile the stagehands play pranks on him like gluing a mug he's supposed to lift to the table. It was very funny - but what's it called? This is really vexing me. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelleLeGrand1 Posted February 28, 2017 This is a movie that was on TCM last year but for the life of me I can't remember the name. It's about an an actor with a giant ego playing in an outdoor summer stock theatre somewhere in the midwest. The plot is vaguely like "Enter Laughing" but that's not it. A local teenager is a theatre nut and gets a job as a stagehand hoping to land a role in a production. The star (who reminds me of Howard Keel but I don't think that's him) takes the kid under his wing while he waits for his big break, hoping an agent from New York will see him and sign him up. Meanwhile the stagehands play pranks on him like gluing a mug he's supposed to lift to the table. It was very funny - but what's it called? This is really vexing me. Thanks! I believe you hit on it in your question; it's Summer Stock (1950) starring Gene Kelly and Judy Garland. It's set in New England, rather than the Midwest, but otherwise this sounds like the film you're looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azure Posted February 28, 2017 Michele31415, I think that it might be Those Lips, Those Eyes (1980). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelleLeGrand1 Posted February 28, 2017 Michele31415, I think that it might be Those Lips, Those Eyes (1980). I do believe you've done it again, Azure. Well done. The synopsis at imdb fits like a glove, down to the pranks. Think I'll retire from playing for awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michele31415 Posted February 28, 2017 Michele31415, I think that it might be Those Lips, Those Eyes (1980). DING! That's it! Yee-hah! Now maybe I can sleep at night again. You are a genius. Many many thanks :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azure Posted March 1, 2017 You're welcome, michelle31415. BelleLeGrand1 -- Thanks for your nice words. It would be a shame to see you "retire" because you've been very helpful on the information board. Please stick around! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelleLeGrand1 Posted March 1, 2017 You're welcome, michelle31415. BelleLeGrand1 -- Thanks for your nice words. It would be a shame to see you "retire" because you've been very helpful on the information board. Please stick around! That's very kind of you to say, Azure. If there's a board I won't leave at TCM, it's this one (that's why I winked) as I do love a challenge. Now, Off Topic Chit-Chat's another matter entirely! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
