Kid Dabb Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 The title of an Alfred Hitchcock film + the title of a tv series inspired by that film = an English saying Name the film, series and saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 The Alfred Hitchcock film starred Cary Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 The tv series title is almost the same as the film title - a little different wording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 The tv series had a famous dancer in starring roles during it's last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 This famous early Hollywood musical(s) dancer's last film was a dead serious project from the Cold War era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavenderblue19 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Kid, with all due respect I think we all knew from the first clue you were after TO CATCH A THIEF and IT TAKES A THIEF, but I think we're also unsure of what to post as a follow question of our own- Is this thread about similiar names in films and tv shows, and is the saying part just a clue for your question this time, or part of what we're suppose to post when we post a question ????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 The answer is an English saying - a phrase. Half of it comes from the film's title - half from the tv series title - hence Fifty-Fifty. The titles you gave are correct, now rearrange the wording a bit and you will have the English phrase as the answer. The thread title of Fifty-Fifty was created only for this specific question, but it could be utilized for other similar questions after this, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesArcher Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I agree with lavender. I think we all knew it was "It Takes A Thief To Catch A Thief", but the question was what to come back with for the next question. I came up with one. HBO Series About Julius Caesar + Movie Where Greer Garson Plays A Librarian By the way Kid, I thought that Fred Astaire's last move was "Ghost Story" in the early eighties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) By the way Kid, I thought that Fred Astaire's last move was "Ghost Story" in the early eighties. You are correct, Miles. Once again, in my haste, I have posted the wrong information. Thank you As far as what to pose as the next trivia - I would, as you have, go with whatever you want. I had no desire other than a single post so make what you will out of this. I can change the title if you wish. ----------------------------------------------- This post has been heavily edited to make more sense Edited April 25, 2014 by Kid_Dabb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edythevanhopper Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Miles needs an answer to his 50/50 I believe Rome Adventure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesArcher Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 You got it, Edythe. This might be a very limited thread, but if you can come up with something, go right ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 A classic movie has a farewell scene which is often cited as an example of a Hollywood tearjerker. It was parodied in the 1981 film Airplane!. The couple in the scene played young sweethearts, but in real life they were married, though not happily. Fifty for him - Fifty for her Can you name the couple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starliteyes Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Jennifer Jones & Robert Walker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 You got both, starliteyes Thank you! Would you like to have a go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starliteyes Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 That's okay, Kid. The thread is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 OK. Next up - A screenwriter (who scripted several of Alfred Hitchcock's films in the 50s) and a best selling author crossed paths (figuratively) to produce a highly Award nominated (no wins) film based in a small New England town. Fifty for the screenwriter - Fifty for the author Can you name the screenwriter and the author? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starliteyes Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Would that be John Michael Hayes and Grace Metalious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 And, of course, you are correct The film referred to is Peyton Place (1957) - screenplay by John Michael Hayes; based on the bestselling 1956 novel by Grace Metalious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Lionel Barrymore is a star in his own right, but in this film he was relegated to supporting actor status. When you know the three full fledged stars who (all three) starred this film you will realize why there was no room for him at the top. This film had 5 writers. One of them being a top director in his own right, but not on this film - based on an original story by an aviator.. who was also one of our 5 writers. The two male leads had an uneasy relationship in this project with one stealing scenes from the other who was considered a slightly bigger draw at the box office. The female lead is mostly famous for her who-done-its. Fifty for one male lead - Fifty for the other Can you name the two male leads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr6666 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 trying Test Pilot ('38) w/Gable, Tracy, Loy & Barrymore one of the writing credits went to Howard Hawks ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 yougotityougotityougotityougotityougotityougotityougotityougotityougotityougotit Good one, mr6's. Your thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr6666 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 thanks, Kid off-hand, can't think of anything appropriate here thread's open..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayDivorcee Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 This famous early Hollywood musical(s) dancer's last film was a dead serious project from the Cold War era. Fred Astaire and On the Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayDivorcee Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 The tv series had a famous dancer in starring roles during it's last season Sex and the City? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Fred Astaire and On the Beach? Hi, This was the film I was hinting at, but I erred in that it was not his last. That would be Ghost Story (1981). Sex and the City? Not Sex in the City. The TV series was It Takes a Thief, starring Robert Wagner. Fred Astaire played his father and had many episodes to himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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