Bronxgirl48 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 > Luis Alberni completely stole the movie for me - I have only seen it once and can only remember him. Oh, and Jean and Ray going through that fabulous apartment, ending up sitting in the tub. Check out EASY LIVING again on YouTube. I know, so many movies, so little time, but it's worth it because in addition to Luis, Edward Arnold, Esther Dale, and Mary Nash are terrific. I was SO shocked when Maggie slapped Frankie in BACK STREET! Given the fact that she "paid" for her independence with all this male attention, I knew that eventually Ed Porter would try to make a move, lol. But notice how her response didn't make McHugh inwardly bitter; in fact, he turned out to be a loyal friend who still had a sweet yen for Ray (remember the way his eyes looked, shy and yearning like a schoolboy, as he wished it was SHE he was walking down the aisle with, and not at his daughter's wedding) Ed was a superior salesman, but sadly, he couldn't "sell" himself to Ray. I love McHugh's whale-bone corset pitch -- wow, I'd buy one! He could probably give Death a run for his money in that Twilight Zone episode, ha! Frank's dramedy skills are really highlighted here. I was telling Miss Goddess that powerful men can so easily compartmentalize their busy lives, and I think Boyer was like this here, maybe that's why he appeared rather stiff to me. Perhaps that's because he took Ray for granted, knowing she'd always be there for him, and, she was, so I guess he didn't need to show much passion. After all, they were really just like an old married couple, lol. Ray's step-mother and step-sister reminded me of Gene Tierney's whiny, prissy in-laws from THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR. You're absolutely right about Boyer's death scene! He was so believable in that coma, and frankly had more "life" to him in that bed than througout the entire movie, lol. Margaret Sullavan was wonderful, unsentimental and yet underneath her "bold" "new" woman-ness, there was a soft, almost girlish quality, wanting to be protected and reassured. I didn't see Ida Lupino in her performance. I think Ida would have been much more insistant and demanding of Boyer's time, much more intense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 EASY LIVING has now become one of my faves, too, Chris! I love the old biddies at Boy's Constant Companion, lol, how did beautiful Jean ever get hired? Then there's Luis on the exercise horse, Mary Nash running away from Edward in what's probably a routine part of their married life; she buys expensive items and he's constantly trying to wrest them from her grip, literally. And that incredible slapstick setpiece at the Automat! What is Louis Louis always saying, "I don't beat behind the bush to fall down the coal shute", or words to that effect, lol, -- this is one unforgettably funny movie. Preston Sturges was a genius! And director Mitchell Leisen keeps the pace up brilliantly. Edited by: Bronxgirl48 on Oct 2, 2011 9:34 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 > Re: RAMBLES Part II Posted: Sep 27, 2011 12:20 PM "Thanks for the LILAC TIME recommenation. And any chance to see a young and gorgeous Gary Cooper further whets my appetite, lol." >>>my mouth just dropped as I read this. See, now I'm picturing Gary in overalls!!! It's all your fault! Heehee!...even though he didn;t wear overalls in Lilac Time, tht's like my pictur of him as a young and gorgeous guy.... Do let us know how you like it once you wach it!! it's definitely a scrumptous pick>>> Hey, Baby T., I saw a clip of LILAC TIME on YouTube and even in the hospital with a big old bandage around his head, Gary looked yummy, ha! Speaking of overalls, Rudy wore them when he was working on one of his cars. Pola Negri, in her dramatic way, lol, said she "never met a man who got such pleasure out of dismembering automobiles and putting them back together". Edited by: Bronxgirl48 on Oct 2, 2011 3:17 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 > {quote:title=Bronxgirl48 wrote:}{quote} > I instantly fell in love with this movie, and you all know I'm not crazy about Depression-era comedies in general, but this is Preston Sturges, so I forgive a character almost obligatorily calling J.B. Ball (Arnold) "You capitalist!" as an epithet. I love Edward Arnold so I need to watch it soon. I don't know how I missed it all these years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 CinemAva, I guess I need to bump *Madame de...* up in my queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Oui, Madamoiselle. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 > {quote:title=CineMaven wrote:}{quote}Oui, Madamoiselle. :-) Last night I watched a bonus video essay on my DVD of *Letter From an Unknown Woman* that included a really fascinating comparison of Danielle Darrieux's character, Joan's in LFAUW and Joan Bennett's in *The Reckless Moment*. It had me mesmerized. So of course, I really, really have to see *Earrings...* more than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'm an Edward Arnold fan, too, yet never knew he could be so funny. The credits say it's based on a story by Vera "Laura" Caspary! I know you've probably got a zillion movies to watch, but here, let me get you started. I particularly love Edward getting attacked by the closet door, lol. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYHNO38ZzsY Edited by: Bronxgirl48 on Oct 2, 2011 9:54 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I've got to find the "...Unknown Woman." And the video essay sounds great! Reading what you and Jack wrote about Tag Gallagher whets my appetite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 > Too funny, Bronxie!!!! I'm giggling at the desktop, too, Miss G! ..TYPE A OVERBITE... The only overbite I want to see is ON the screen -- specifically James Cagney's, lol, right before he's going to plug someone or kick a woman in the butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 > They all look alike to me, carrying their Starbucks coffee >>>I can't stop laughing! I'm going to get fired I know it>>> Where are the Tom Santschis and Edward Arnolds? And don't get me started on modern actresses, oh excuse me, I mean "actors", they don't want to be addressed as "actresses" anymore. Whenever they talk about their children, it's always, "Giving birth was such a mystical experience. I used to think about myself 24 hours a day, now it's down to 23". Edited by: Bronxgirl48 on Oct 3, 2011 12:56 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 > Bronxie...I think I caught parts of BEHIND THE MASK...is the Jekyll-Hyde character played by a certain Irish actor who worked with Pappy a few times? Nope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 > I tried to stay awake for the second Back Street but fell asleep about one minute in. I wish I had recorded it now. This clip actually looks really good! I was going to laugh at first, but every one is so good I got enthralled. As for Maurice, oh, he's a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e! I dare you not to smile watching him! I'm telling you, Susan Hayward can make any part believable, even in a Ross Hunter movie, lol. She's so naturally ballsy and straight-forward, I love her! I wish the complete 1961 BACK STREET was uploaded to YouTube. Oh, and in addition to the fairy tale country cottage Gavin buys her that's nestled in the beautiful autumn-foliaged French countryside (where they cross a charming little bridge to reach it) she and John also tryst at a villa in Italy. Seeing Chevalier in this 1929 test, with that sweet little sweater and the way he initially hangs his shoulders and hands down in a sort of shy way, makes me just want to hug him. Oddly, I've never really warmed to Maurice before, not sure why. But here he's a sweetpea, and so handsome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Reading your Rambles over in the Torture Grimesy Bramble Bush thread, brought this out; a cute little coffee/pastry shop I stopped in when I was in Hollywood this past April. *It was* *all* *things AUDREY. A wall of Audrey...* One of the most graceful actresses in Hollywood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes. I confess. I have my GUILTY PLEASURES just like everyone else... Melodrama! Emotions! Super-Saturated Colors! Searingly Silver Black & White! Fabulous Houses! Passing! Illegitimacy! Promiscuity! Red Cardigans! Extramarital Affairs! Beautiful Scenery! A Girl Who Can't Say No! A Woman Who Won't Say Yes! Young Love! Old Love! Gospel Singing! Baby Love! (But no Supremes...) Horse Drawn Carriages! ...And A Brave Stunt Double Baby Doll!!! No Emotional Stone Left Unturned! Steamy Tawdry Overblown Classics All!!! But the film I'VE been waiting to see again for the last --ten-- --twenty-- --thirty-- --fort-- well let's just say for a long long time, is finally airing on TCM: "YOUNGBLOOD HAWKE" starring two of my favorites: JAMES FRANCISCUS and SUZANNE PLESHETTE * SUNDAY * OCTOBER 16th - 9:30AM Do yourself a favor, if you've never seen it, check it out. And if you have...well...see it again. Who knows when it'll EVER see the light of day again. Thank you TCM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 LOL! I will try to wrest the control so I can watch this one, Mava! You know, I don't think we've ever had a good *Peyton Place* discussion, but I really like that one a lot. It's the "classy" potboiler. *Portrait in Black* looks STEAMY. Anthony Quinn...... pant pant.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 FYI: I haven't looked at all the links since I have the DVD, but YouTube apparently has Ophul's *Letter from an Unknown Woman* here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY1tSfCTEeI For those who are fans of Ophuls, tragic love stories, or want even more Joan Fontaine, this is one not to miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Does anyone else think *Peter Finch* might have made a good "Mr Rochester" in Jane Eyre? It's rolling around in my empty head this morning. Jackie, you and Bronxie are the Brit Experts... But perhaps he lacked enough humor....Mr. Rochester was always making sarcastic comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I think he would have been a very good Mr. Rochester... he certainly has the brooding part down. I am not a huge fan of his, but I do like him as a doctor.... was it in The Nun's Story, or was there another with Angie Dickinson? I'm confused now, maybe he was two doctors? I like him as a doctor. And I think he showed a delicacy there and also a bit of humor. Was it The Nun's Story? Sheesh, where is my brain??? Edited by: JackFavell on Oct 7, 2011 12:04 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 You have the right idea, he was a surgeon in *The Nun's Story,* and a district officer in Africa to Angie Dickinson's nurse/missionary in *The Sins of Rachel Cade* (I always compare the two movies myself). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yes, I like those! I know he's a good actor, but maybe too good. I probably don't care for him because the movies I saw first he played loonies or cold almost evil people. I just HATE him in The Pumpkin Eater. I remember him most as the creepy Mr. Boldwood in Far from the Madding Crowd, and Liz's crazy husband in Elephant Walk. Then there's Network..... you see my problem.... I guess I need a few more nice guy roles thrown in before I can really warm up to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 It does make a difference what you're exposed to first, ha. I saw him to begin with in rather leading man type parts, if somewhat tortured. I love his voice. He always reminds me of Albert Finney but I prefer Finch for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I like Albert Finney, but of course, he has more movies since he's still going strong nowadays. I actually like Finney better the older he gets. Maybe Ill see if I can find Rachel Cade again. I don't know if I ever found out how it ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 > {quote:title=JackFavell wrote:}{quote}I like Albert Finney, but of course, he has more movies since he's still going strong nowadays. > > I actually like Finney better the older he gets. > He may be an example of what you said about which movies you see first. My first exposure was *Two for the Road* and one of those British kitchen sink dramas; in both he plays really arrogant guys and it put me off! > Maybe Ill see if I can find Rachel Cade again. I don't know if I ever found out how it ends. In that one, the doctor is Roger Moore, and like Peter Finch he is involved with a religious girl in two movies, the other for him being *The Miracle* (with Carroll Baker). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Isn't that weird? I don;t even remember Roger Moore...I must have been so taken with Peter that I didn't notice him. It seems impossible to not notice Roger Moore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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