gagman66 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 And here we have a brief glimpse at true Two-color Technicolor From Erich Von Stroheim's THE WEDDING MARCH (Paramount, 1928). http://goldenageofhollywood.ning.com/video/the-wedding-march-1928 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugaarte Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hi Gagman. . .it's me, again. . . I thoroughly enjoyed those pics so much. . . I especially loved Marion Davies as a Dutch girl, in 'The Red Mill' 1926 . . . -And you are so Right ! That is a Great Vintage Poster of Clara Bow in 'Wings'. and I've always felt that she possessed such lustrous, auburn red hair.. . . Hey, Delores Del Rio looks pretty 'saucy' with that Gold Earring dangling down, Not to mention Dorothy Janis with such beautiful hair and smile. . . . -And dig those massive, gold goblets, Ronald Coleman is drinking from, filled almost to the brim with Red Wine. . .to go with that Hunk of 'coronary blockage' Red Meat...Ha Ha ! Hey. . .and thanks for sharing that Video clip of Eric Von Stroheim. . . I truly enjoy his work. . .a bit on the 'stoic' side. . . but great work, just the same. I especially enjoyed him in 'I Was an Adventuress' with Peter Lorre. They play thieves and petty pick pockets, from Budapest, with 'Vronska' the ballerina. . .wonderful Movie ! Well last night I watched another Silent Movie with Lillian Gish and her sister, Dorothy Gish, in 'Orphans of the Storm' 1921. It takes place in Paris, during the French Revolution. She and her sister were Superb and the Movie was Magnificent. Great Score, too. I had rented this from Netflix. I look forward to seeing more of these great silents, as many as I can get from Netflix, before I have to Stop. . . still looking for another Job ! Gagman, is it okay to Continue with this thread, as I hardly ever see anyone else on here. and I don't know if everyone else are moving to other thread. Is this thread being 'turned out to pasture' ? I hope not, but if it is...I hope it's okay to 'revive' it, once in awhile, as I love going back to 'old haunts and stomping grounds' . . .ha ha ha. Take Care, Gagman, . . . talk to you later, and as always. . .Great Pics ! Ugaarte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LsDoorMat Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I just found this youtube clip from "Puttin on the Ritz". The title number is so eerie and surreal you just have to love it, even if this is a bad copy. The film is missing about 20 minutes of its original length, and I don't think it has been on TV since back when AMC was not, as one astute individual put it a "running pharmaceutical infomercial." The musical numbers were terrific, but the plot was very thin. Star Harry Richman found that after this film's run he wasn't exactly in Al Jolson's league. He could only get a job in Hollywood making shorts, and just one-reelers at that. Also note that when you hear people sing "Puttin on the Ritz" today, they change the words significantly. Instead of "where Harlem sits" they say "where Fashion sits". They also have added references to Gary Cooper who wasn't that well known in 1930, when this film was made and when Irving Berlin wrote the song. [Puttin on the Ritz number from movie of same name|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQxLMWhb_Ww] The following is the most famous redo of this number in modern times, with Taco, from 1983. Don't look at this next link if you fear disco/MTV flashbacks from your youth. [Taco video of Puttin on the Ritz (1983)|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG3PnQ3tgzY] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LsDoorMat Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 For those of us who watched the TCM broadcast of the 1929 version of Showboat last week, with only two of the five songs from the Broadway production present in the prologue, and no video of it at that, I present two of the numbers that were in the prologue with their video. Since this material belongs to Warner Bros., I don't know why they haven't done more restoration to what they televised unless they are whetting our appetites for this long reported but never seen Showboat trilogy. [Hey Feller!|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpg2sa-0Jqc] [Queenie's Ballyhoo|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6G7E5RQ9QA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugaarte Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hi Calvinnme . . . Great to see this old 'Stomping Ground' being Revived, once again . . . I enjoyed the 2 videos of Queenie in 'Showboat' and such a Wonderful poster of 'Showboat, as well . . . . And those videos of 'Puttin' on the Ritz' were just Fantastic The 1930 clip may have been somewhat on the poorer, quality side, but it still portrayed that 'Great Nostalgia' feel . . . And even though 'Taco's Puttin' on the Ritz' showed more clarity and variety, in a 'Dracula' sort of way. . . . I still found myself 'Gravitating' towards the Clip from 1930's ! Thanks for Sharing, Ugaarte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LsDoorMat Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Thanks Ugaarte. I thought I'd start posting youtube links, posters, photos, etc. as some youtube links in this thread have disappeared and some new ones have been discovered. Then there is the pesky music arm of Warner Bros., WMG, which has been going around defacing some of the old musical numbers that are youtube links. The funny thing is, most of the old stuff they're defacing is not available as a separate music product, so I'm not sure what their beef is other than being a bunch of lawyers who enjoy throwing their weight around. I'll try to post something once a week, and hopefully other people will post material from the 20's through 1930 that they enjoy too. Let's hope that "The Hollywood Revue of 1929" makes it into the Warner Archives soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LsDoorMat Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 In the 1920's and 1930's Walt Disney wasn't the only person doing interesting things in animation. Take this strange little cartoon from 1930 aptly titled "Something Weird", a very early stop motion animation by Charley Bowers. In it, Charley discovers a bird that eats scrap metal, lays an egg, and hatches a car. The youtube link to the animation is shown below. [it's a Bird (1930)|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4I15-7L0ss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LsDoorMat Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Grant Withers was an early talkie star at Warner Brothers. He did a few starring roles, but he never really caught on as a leading man. He did supporting roles starting in the 1940's up to the time of his death in 1959. Here he is in his prime starring in the far too infrequently seen "Dancing Sweeties". It was one of those fast-pace musical comedies that Warner Bros. did so well. [Musical excerpt from 1930's Dancing Sweeties|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMPwVAmOwz8&feature=related] His other starring roles include "Sinners Holiday" and "Other Men's Women". What both pictures have in common is that supporting players James Cagney and Joan Blondell stole the film away from him even though they are on screen a relatively short period of time in both cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LsDoorMat Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Winnie Lightner became a huge musical comedy sensation with the now lost "Gold Diggers of Broadway". Her brash flapper style didn't go over so well after the Depression began, and few of her films survive. One that does is the very cute "Life of the Party". It was originally shot in Technicolor and intended to be a musical, but the musical numbers were cut and the Technicolor version is lost. Here's a scene from the beginning of the film where Winnie is unhappily employed selling sheet music. [Opening scene from Life of the Party (1930)|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8nn7wnYG-U] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Grant Withers was briefly married to Loretta Young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagman66 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 calvinnme, I had pretty much given up on this thread two months ago. Thanks much for reviving it once again. I will grab some more recent photos that worked on, and post those later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LsDoorMat Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 That's great Jeffrey. I always love to see the photos you post on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugaarte Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 ". . .He got a 'Poison Ivy' instead of a 'Clinging Vine'. . . " Oh...(Ahem) Excuse Me...Ah... Great, Great Stuff, Calvinmme ! . . . This was Just So Wonderful !. I remember, a few years back, going to Music Store where they sold "Old" Music Sheets from the 'Turn of the Century' to the 'Golden Era'. I just fell SOooo in Love with the Styles, the Colors and the Pictures on the Front of these Music Sheets, and I had bought Quite a few. . . Seeing this piece just Reminded me of that Store and ALL those Lovely Music Sheets. Oh, and that Dancing Sweeties, 1930 Hullabaloo . . .was just Awesome. I just Loved it ! I realize that the quality was in question, but with these 'Beautiful Gems', I can't help but Overlook it . . . because these are so Endearing and Nostalgic ! Oh, and Hat's Off on the Charley Bower Animaton, I'ts a Bird 1930 . . . How Clever was that. I would never have guessed that 'Stop Motion Animation' had begun that far back. I, for one, thought it began with 'Jason & the Argonauts' & the 'Clash of the Titans'. Great Stuff, Calvinmme and Thanks Much for Sharing . . . Ugaarte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagman66 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I posted these in another thread, but you two might not have seen them yet? Lovely production stills from Jose Von Sternberg's THE EXQUISITE SINNER (1926), George Hill's THE COSSACKS (1928), and Harry Beaumont's FORBIDDEN HOURS (1928) *Renee Adoree and Conrad Nagel from THE EXQUISITE SINNER (MGM. 1926)* *Lukaska And Maryana (Gilbert and Adoree) THE COSSACKS (MGM, 1928)* *"Love In Springtime"-Renee Adoree and Ramon Novarro from Forbidden Hours (MGM, 1928)* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugaarte Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Gagman, these are such Exquisite photos of Renee Adoree & her 'leading men'. It's Great seeing pictures on this thread once again . . . for Now anyways. and it's always Great seeing your 'Signature' Prints as Well. Thanks for Sharing ! Ugaarte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagman66 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 ugaarte, Glad that you are enjoying the photos again. I have many more of Renee Adoree and Colleen moore to post. Here are a few of John Gilbert: *John Gilbert Studio Portrait* *John Gilbert with Aileen Pringle from King Vidor's WIFE OF THE CENTAUR (1924)* *John Gilbert With Aileen Pringle From King Vidor's HIS HOUR (1924)* *Gilbert Casual Dress At Home (1926)* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagman66 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 *From TIN GODS (1926)* *Renee, Close-Up* *Renee As Maryana And Faithful Friend* *Maryana in The Woods* *Renee apparently at some sort of Awards?* *Where'd You Get Those Eyes???* *"Alright Boys Line-up And Join The Mounties!"* *Renee as "Darling Josephitia" From TIDE OF THE EMPIRE (1929)* *Renee, "Spanish Maiden" From TIDE OF THE EMPIRE* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Love those, Jeff! I especially like the Maryana pic with straight hair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagman66 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Wendy, Thanks. That Maryana still is unusual as she does not have straight hair in the movie. Renee has a new group on VLN, that is less than a couple days old I believe. Here is the link:Please fell free to join. There is also a group for Colleen, John Gilbert and many others. http://vintagelifenetwork.ning.com/group/thesilentladiesreneeadorree I thought I posted these photos of Colleen Moore earlier, but I could not find them anywhere, so here goes: Not sure how she can avoid tripping over the long train on that ball gown??? *Colleen Moore with Playful Pooch* *Colleen Descends The Staircase From THE PERFECT FLAPPER (1924)* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thanks Jeff. I don't remember that Colleen Moore one at all, it's so cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugaarte Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 These are Great Pictures of Colleen Moore and Renee Adoree, Gagman . . . Colleen Moore looks simply Elegant standing on that Marble Staircase and I just love Renee Adoree in the Spanish Dress . . . And I have to agree with JackFavell, that straight hairdo on Renee makes her appear so Elegant . . .I almost didn't recognize her. And as always, Great Colorization, too ! Ugaarte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagman66 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 ugaarte , Good to talk with you again. I posted all these Colleen Moore pictures in the Silents forum, but that was sometime ago. Anything that gives Colleen some attention is greatly appreciated. Here is a link to a very nice article about her that you will enjoy reading. . http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/ravrech/2009/04/14/colleen-bobs-her-hair-and-the-stars-and-stripes/#more-104522 Now if we could just get Warner's to score HER WILD OAT, and air it on TCM! Course I would gladly settle for LILAC TIME, or what ever else that they have got. Colleen didn't always wear the Mushroom Bob with the bangs in the front. And I don't think Louise Brooks cut is quite the same as Colleen's anyway? Similar, but not exactly the same. Here she is with Five distinctly different hairstyles. So which one do you like the best of these? *Colleen Moore With The Classic Smooth-Bob* *Colleen Moore Never Any Cuter With Delightful Frizzy Do!* *Colleen with A Very Short Curly Bob* *Colleen, Short Puffy Do With Bangs* *A Young And Very Beautiful Colleen with Long Curls!* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThelmaTodd Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hi Gagman, I admire how things have gone on in my absence. You are a superman. Have you read the latest edict from the TCM webadministrator? There is an image limitation of 600 X 600. Threads that are in violation of this limit will be disenabled. I'm sure many of your images are over this in resolution. Either you reformat and repost everything you have conributed here, or it all goes up in smoke. You and I have knocked ourselves out here. I just had misgivings about the situation long before you did. I never regreted withdrawing my contributions and involvement. What we were doing here was never really appreciated by TCM. You and I have had a lot of communication between ourselves and TCM offline, and I humbly suggest you reconsider. You know how to reach me; my door is always open to you. These are just message boards. What you and I were doing was creating a museum, complete with images, text and audio visual exhibits, complete with DVD plugs. You know well what I have been advocating; let's make it happen,. Contact me The "Seeking Copy of Hollywood revue of 1929" was the best damn thread in TCM message board history. I'm proud of you gagman! Best and warmest regards always, Thelma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzcutter Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 *There is an image limitation of 600 X 600. Threads that are in violation of this limit will be disenabled* There is nothing in the TCMWebAdmin that says that threads that are in violation of this limit will be disenabled. The announcement has been up for almost a week and no threads have been disenabled because of this. It does seem likely that threads going forward, especially text threads, will have to adhere to this policy but I've seen no evidence of older, established threads, specifically the gallery threads being locked, deleted or disenabled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThelmaTodd Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 It's beside the point. Anyway, the TCM web people know where to contact me and gagman if they have anything to say to us. Go build your own museum. Thelma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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