gwtwbooklover Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I know that they feature main actor festivals and highlight great character actors but how about a festival of these like the films of Hattie McDaniel, the guy who played Scarlett's father in GWTW, Marjorie Main, Keenan Wynn and others. Do you think there enough movies to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bggalaxy Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 This has been wished for before and I hope one day it comes true. Yes, all the fine character actors appear in plenty of movies to fill several days. With all those you mentioned - there is Eddie Arnold, Charles Coburn, Billie Burke etc. Let's hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicsfan1119 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Yes, many of us here have discussed this previously, and I "think" that the TCM Programmer told us at some point that it's a good idea, and they will include it in their programming plans someday. The list of great Character Actors is huge...the problem is likely to come from picking the best performances from the films that TCM either owns or can lease. Walter Brennan was another one who should be included. What I'm also hoping for is that if TCM can do this for us, they will also get Robert Osborne involved to provide us with his special insights for the ones they do pick to air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I love this idea! I'm so glad that Classicsfan1119 says that TCM may be seriously considering this proposal. I can't wait for Edna May Oliver Day...or Marjorie Main Day...or Frank Morgan...or jeez, I think the hard part of this possible event would be choosing from all the great actors in "small" parts. Great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brackenhe Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Saw George Tobias in "South of Suez" today with George Brent, Brenda Marshall and Lee Patrick. He's good in just about everything he's in. He'd be a good one to feature in Character Actor Month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealfuster Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Clem Bevans' day! James Woods would introduce all the films for obvious reasons.... After that it might be fun to have a Roland Young Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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