Bronxgirl48 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I like THE BICYCLE THIEF, but was getting a little tired of all the stars making grand pronouncements about it, i.e., "The First Lady Of The American Theatre", lol, Helen Hayes, says she "laughed and cried". Okay, I can understand the crying, but I have to wonder, what exactly was she chuckling at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I only saw bits and pieces of Mask of Dimitrios and The Southerner, but I was really surprised at Zach's range... I was shocked at how easily he fit into that farming background! I really liked what I saw of him in this movie. I even believed im when he turned away Noreen Nash who was so obviously crushing on him! Norman Lloyd looked out of his element as the skulking hillbilly weirdo.... does EVERY southern movie have one? luckily I got all of these recorded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Norman Lloyd with his vampire bicuspids or whatever they are, lol, it certainly added a lot to the stereotype, ha! J.Carroll Naish gives another great character performance. I barely recognized Beulah Bondi. I liked the actor who played the "city" Tim. He reminded me a bit of John Goodman. But yes, Zachary! I totally believed him behind a plow as a simple farmer. His unique honeyed drawl has a powerful hypnotic effect on me -- I could listen to him forever! No wonder all the gals were crazy about Sam. He and Faye Emerson have good chemistry in THE MASK OF DIMITRIOS and DANGER SIGNAL. When Faye finds out just how dangerous Zachary is in DS (he's also romancing younger sister Mona Freeman), she resorts to almost horror-movie methods to get him out of everyone's life.ack Unfortunately I started dozing during FLAMINGO ROAD. I can't stand David Brian, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 "THE DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES" will air Tuesday morning at 11:00AM on TCM as part of a mini-Lemmon tribute. Listen to this rendition of its theme song sung by Andy Williams. Henry Mancini is a master. He haunts me: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 I recorded *Danger Signal* but haven't watched it yet. I did watch *The Southerner*, which I've seen before. I like it, and think Scott did a good job. I kind of wish it had been shot in color, though, because the movie reminds me in some ways of Renoir's later film, *The River* which is one of the most beautiful color films you'll see. Gee, I wonder where he got it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 T-Mave, have you seen Ross Hunter's *The Chalk Garden* before? I'm not sure if Hunter's slick and glamorous treatment really suits this kind of British setting (it's not in the big city of London, but takes place on an estate near the coast) but it certainly is one interesting mother-daughter-grandmother-governess psycho-drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Miss G., I know *"THE CHALK GARDEN"* like the back of my hand. I've seen this movie so many times, many many years ago. I didn't know this was a Ross Hunter production. No, it doesn't have that slick glossy look. Dame Edith Evans is great...but of course, I'm watching for Deborah Kerr and her by-play with the young teen (Hayley Mills). And then there's her with John Mills. I'm humming the theme song now, and I haven't seen this movie in over ten years. I enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 I knew you must have seen it...I'm impressed you recollect the music because I've already blanked out on it...though I remember it permeated the film. I felt Hunter's glamorous touch only in the character of the mother...she was beautifully dressed and drove one of the adorable little convertible roadsters that were all the rage back then. If I had money to burn, I'd love to have one of those...white with tan interior. The actress who played the mom...I forget her name, but I am almost certain I had seen her before only as a brunette and here she was blonde. There was one moment between Haley and her father that was cute...he was giving her this severe look that I imagined he might have used on her for real when she misbehaved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueSueApplegate Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I am at work right now, but I just wanted to let you ladies know that I enjoy reading this thread very much. I am so glad that there was interest shown in *Youngblood Hawke*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Miss G., You can check this out to hear the theme song. It'll come back to you: http://fan.tcm.com/_The-Chalk-Garden/audio/781588/66470.html *** When you have some time, you might check this on YouTube; it's a nice mix of a Dixie Chicks song with scenes from "The Chalk Garden" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhEw3JMj28U I loved Deborah Kerr's stillness in this film. *** Hey SueSue, glad you like the thread. Offer up some of your movie thoughts. Would love to read 'em. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Oh that was terrific...I even love that format for listening to music at the TCU...that's really cool. And the Dixie Chicks video, too...the music is jarring but they are making it wed to the emotions of the characters and what they're feeling. I like that a lot. What an intriguing mix of movie and song. It makes me long to make my own video montage like that. CineMava hava you made one? I'd love to know the basic steps ....on a Mac, preferrably. And now, soon, before the Coprights Gestapo start goose-stepping on all our fun. P.S. The blonde lady mother of Hayley just showed up toningt in *55 Days in Peking*...a blonde! So I must have dreamt that she was a brunette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Nope Miss G., it wasn't a dream. She has been a blonde AND a brunette in films. I have made a video montage...a couple in fact even before I had the technology that makes it so easy today to do. But on the Mac, you should have the program: iMOVIE which would allow you to do your own montage, with music and everything. I know I saw "KITTY OF FEAR" and I want to tell you, the music put it over the top. Oooh, and how he crouched on top of the pillow as though he was stalking prey. I never EVER EVER knew cats could play "fetch." Whoa...I learned something while being entertained. Your rascals would make good subjects. A few more days before TCM has blonde fever. Get ready folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thank you, T...that background music in "Kitty of Fear" just happened to work out perfectly, it wasn't planned at all. And yes, they both play fetch and just learned to do it on their own, I didn't even have to teach them. And thanks for straightening me out on Miss Sellars...wo8uld you believe that last night I saw her on TCM, right after having mentioned her here. She was in *55 Days at Peking* (a blonde, again). Talk about coincidences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Ha! It's funny and eerie when coincidences happen. His beauty made him under-rated as an actor: TCM will have a rare screening of this Tyrone Power film: THE RAZOR'S EDGE A few years before these two starred in: SON OF FURY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 *The Razor's Edge* is a favorite of mine. Gene is sensational as Isabel, in fact the whole cast is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I haven't seen it in years, but I remember Anne Baxter also being very good. ...And at 3:30AM, TCM will show KATHARINE HEPBURN IN "UNDERCURRENT." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueSueApplegate Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 My dearest thanks, Miss Mave! I would love to, but I am knee-deep in research papers, most of which are about "Harrison Bergeron." Maybe in a fortnight, or during Shrovetide, because it is definintely past Michelmas. I must learn to be content with simple perusal of such lofty comments from you, Miss G, and other savvy posters, such as the Queen of Bronxshire.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 OF ALL THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR... ...The dearest to me is TERESA WRIGHT. She played sweet sincere characters with strong resolve and backbone. No? Fair enough. Who did Hitchcock pick to hold her family together and protect them from a serial killer? Think about her in "THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES." Virginia Mayo might've been the bombshell, but it's Wright who wins the hero's heart and helps him through the horrors of war he's seen. This Academy Award-winning actress has a distinctive voice, and delicately gorgeous looks any young man would be proud to show off as 'his girl.' But he'd also be getting a strong woman...and a gal who was a fine actress. She wouldn't blow you off the screen; you wouldn't see the pyrotechnical strings. She would just quietly bring you closer, with her warmth. She is one of my favorite actresses. And as much and as long as I've loved classic films, I have always been proud to share her name. Thanx again TCM. 6:00AM - "THE LITTLE FOXES" 8:00AM - "CASANOVA BROWN" 9:45AM - "ENCHANTMENT" 11:30AM "CALIFORNIA CONQUEST" 1:00PM - "COUNT THE HOURS" 2:30PM - "ESCAPADE IN JAPAN" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Gosh, those are lovely photos of Teresa Wright! You are spot on about her, she has such warmth. Elizabeth Sellars always reminds me of Olivia de Havilland. Something about the eyes always attracts my attention to her because of that resemblance. Edited by: JackFavell on Oct 27, 2011 12:05 PM for the h of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Doesn't she. She's really one of my favorites. She's so subtle and understated. Oh I love my fire < *Bette Davis* > and I love my ice < *Stanwyck* > ...And I might have picked some different films today to showcase Teresa Wright's talent, but there's no doubt when I see her my heart smiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 For the h of it... You truly are a pal!!!! Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I was wondering if you saw that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueSueApplegate Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Teresa Wright is also one of my favorites...I think *Shadow of a Doubt* sealed that adoration for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hi Sue. Yes, I'd agree with you. She shouldered such responsibility in that film. Small town girl...looking Evil... betrayal, right in the eye. I can't think of another actress who could have played that heroine so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldbestar Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Fredbaetz: Me TV is running *The Rouges* if you are up that late at night. Larry Hagman was also in the cast; this was about the time he was in *Fail Safe.* Bronxgirl48: Do you remember the Jackie & Gail song *Why Can’t All My Teachers* *Look Like Mr. Novak Instead of Like Mr. Ed?* I was a James Franciscus fan too and I don’t usually like blonde men. He was on the first season of *Naked City* and did another film with Suzanne Pleshette, *A Rage to Live*. Maybe the nest time *Youngblood Hawke* is on I will be in town as I missed that one. Of course there’s that *Twilight Zone* episode about the torpedoed ship and he did another series where he played a blind detective. I’m glad I got to see *The Razor’s Edge* last night. Gene Tierney could really play the angel outside, devil inside role to perfection. Isabelle was Ellen Barrent’s *(Leave **er to Heaven*) twin and the Princess from *The Egyptian’s* triplet. I now know why Anne Baxter won an Oscar; Sophie is the exact opposite of Eve Harrington. Larry must have really hit home with Tyrone Power as he was trying to become known as a good actor and not just a handsome face. For my money, he won. Still tweaking my new computer. They always claim they’re simpler with each new program which is a big lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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