allaboutlana Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I meant to type Richard Rossen. But no matter. Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 The other co-director is much better-known than Rossen. Edited by: finance on Feb 18, 2010 11:48 AM Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 OK, the statute of limitations has run. What I was looking for, other than Stanley Donen, was COME AND GET IT (1936), co-directed by Howard Hawks and William Wyler, and THE GREEN PASTURES (1936), co-directed by William Keighley and Marc Connolly. I'm surprised Mr. 6s didn't answer the latter, since he was so knowledgeable about the film the last time around. In any case, this thread belongs to either cujas, Eve, or Lana, who all answered pieces of the question. Come and get it! Edited by: finance on Feb 19, 2010 3:14 PM Link to post Share on other sites
The Lady Eve Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Well, I?m going to jump in since I happen to be passing through tonight. This international star of the 1950s was an athlete (soccer, boxing, tennis, swimming) had also studied law. He was quoted as saying ?Sometimes my face is more beautiful than the leading lady?s? ? and he was right! Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 deleted Edited by: finance on Feb 20, 2010 9:57 AM Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Rosanno Brazzi? Link to post Share on other sites
The Lady Eve Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Yes I am *Rosanno Brazzi*. I was born in Bologna in 1916. Being athletic, I was not only an amateur boxer but was also on my university?s soccer team ? in Florence ? where I earned my law degree in 1937. I moved to Rome to practice law and was ?discovered.? I made my film debut in 1939. My breakout role was in *Damals* (1943), and it is rumored that I was active in the Italian Resistance during WWII. My career was at its peak during the 1950s (though it was kicked off by *Little Women* in 1949): *Three Coins in the Fountain* (1954), *The Barefoot Contessa* (1954), *Summertime* (1955) and *South Pacific* (1958). However, my career endured beyond my own lifespan, with my final film being released after my death. Though I have been quoted as saying that sometimes my face was more beautiful than my leading ladies, that was not always true, and certainly wasn?t in the case of *The Barefooot Contessa* starring Ava Gardner? Your thread? Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 deleted Edited by: finance on Feb 22, 2010 9:37 AM Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 The same actress starred in 2 different films, THE ___________TOUCH and THE ____________ TOUCH. Fill in the blanks, and name the actress. Link to post Share on other sites
allaboutlana Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Rosalind Russell's *The Feminine Touch* and *The Velvet Touch* Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Well, that didn't take long. Your thread, Lana. Link to post Share on other sites
allaboutlana Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Clark Gable was in Red Dust and then in Mogambo, a remake, with him in the same role he created. Name another instance where an actor starred in the original (the one I?m thinking of was made in 1937) and also in the remake (made in 1948) where the actor portrayed the same character. Link to post Share on other sites
lavenderblue19 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 *Love Is News* (1937) *That Wonderful Urge* (1948) ? Tyrone Power - different character names but same character. Link to post Share on other sites
allaboutlana Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 That's it. Your turn. Link to post Share on other sites
lavenderblue19 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 An American President tried unsuccessfully to change the date of a holiday. What film poked fun at the failed attempt and how was it portrayed? Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieT Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Just a guess out of the blue, but was it FDR trying to change Thanksgiving to the 3rd Thursday in November - which confused the turkey on the calendar in *Holiday Inn*? Link to post Share on other sites
lavenderblue19 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 That's quite a guess!- Absolutely Correct, Charlie- and you did it in record time- btw- in case you didn't see it- on one of your Hidden messages a few wks ago- I commented on it being my favorite one so far!- Great job, and now it's your turn. Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieT Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thanks, Now for an easy one. This film featured two sets of brothers and a father and his two children, as well as more relations not stated here. It's a classic! Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 EAST OF EDEN? Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieT Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 The related people are the actors, not the characters. And it's not *The Long Riders* - although one of the stars is known for his Westerns. Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Are the father and his two sons the Bridges family? Or maybe John Wayne and his two sons? BIG JAKE? Edited by: finance on Feb 24, 2010 3:02 PM Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieT Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nope, not *Big Jake*. One set of brothers are well known to classic movie fans. The other set of brothers are not as well known and are overshadowed by their sister, who is also in this film. And, it's not a western, although the male and female leads (as well as many of the supporting actors) appeared in several westerns together. Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieT Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 The father of the two children is the male lead and the children are a boy and a girl. The boy appeared in other films with his father. Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieT Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Last clue: The famous director's older brother was also in this film filmed in a foreign country. Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieT Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 OK, this is definitely the last clue: The director's last name is the same as a famous inventor and a president, the male lead's nickname was Duke, and it was filmed in Ireland. (Probably will be shown on St. Patrick's Day.) Link to post Share on other sites
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