spadeneal Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Thanks TCM - we have been so blessed with Robert Florey films lately. Usually the only ones seen are The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Face Behind the Mask and occasionally The Cocoanuts. In recent weeks we've seen The Beast With Five Fingers, Skyscraper Symphony and now this film The House on 53rd Street. Even in fairly conventional fare such as this, when the story will allow Florey adds something purely cinematic, such as when the camera goes plunging into the New York skyline, just as did in Skyscraper Symphony, to show Kay Francis' lack of orientation when she is released from prison. Now may we have "Daughter of Shanghai?" Spadeneal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealfuster Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I stayed up last night, just to watch that film. Seeing Kay Francis in all her glory, in a bit of a Gibson girl get-up, and then as a 1920's type of woman was too much fun. I always like listening for her slight lisp too, which sounds great when coming from her beautifully manicured personage. The Florey film was quite good, and went off into unexpected places one would not have suspected. As Osborne said the clothing, chapeaus and coiffures were simply amazing. The film was enjoyable though just on its own merits, and Kay did equit herself well as a card dealer. Ricardo Cortez is a type of man that we do not see anymore sadly; a bit of a lounge lizard but in this film with a much more likable part than sometimes. This was a nice request to fulfill for some lucky fan by TCM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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