TriciaNY Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Can't wait. Hope the DVR kicks in and gets it. I have it on vhs from years ago. Love this movie..astrology and all. It is a cute one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsu1975 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I taped it, and will check it out later. I usually enjoy his films. In July 2003 TCM showed a bunch of his films, probably to celebrate his July 28 birthday. I don't think they showed this one. Nobody can say "Hey .... Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy" like he can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffite Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Uh ... who we talkin' about here ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsu1975 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Joe E. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsu1975 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 This was a pleasant enough film, although the print was in tough shape, even with the restoration. Joe wants to become a D.A. (Doctor of Astrology), and works a variety of jobs, including busboy, horoscope maker at a carnival, and boxer. Along the way, he blows his chance to marry into a wealthy family (although with Edgar Kennedy as the potential father-in-law, it was probably just as well). Margaret Hamilton shows up as a maid with a really big nose ... wait, that was really her nose. Ward Bond has a bit part as an Irish detective. The climactic boxing match has some slapstick and would probably keep young kids entertained. This was my first chance to see the lovely Marian Marsh, who works with Joe at the carnival and eventually becomes his girl. This was also my first chance to see Bull Montana, the Italian wrestler, without makeup. He plays "Salvador Slayer," a Spanish boxer. After seeing his mug and caulifower ears, I liked him better as the Ape-Man in the silent version of The Lost World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriciaNY Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 I caught Ward Bond. Loved it and it is better than my VHS version. I suggested this movie to TCM and I am glad I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobitz Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I loved it too, Tricia, and hope they'll show it again sometime soon. Thanks for requesting it. The first movie my father took my mother to on a date was $1000 a Touchdown (1939) and I still remember the first time I saw him in Some Like It Hot. So guess I'm a long time fan, and looking for more of his movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyelman Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I was just checking Amazon's classic releases, when I saw this film(Along with Riding on Air) are going to be on released on DVD on May 27th!!! Alpha home video, so don't expect a perfect print, but hey, better than nothing! http://www.amazon.com/Joe-E-Brown-Double-Feature/dp/B00170ID0Q/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1210421628&sr=1-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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