Bethluvsfilms Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, TopBilled said: Saturday August 1, 2020 Barbara Stanwyck's day on TCM gambling lady (1934) annie oakley (1935) b.f.'s daughter (1948) crime of passion (1957) the moonlighter (1953) east side west side (1949) the two mrs. carrolls (1947) clash by night (1952)ball of fire (1941) double indemnity (1944) meet john doe (1941) the mad miss manton (1938) lady of burlesque (1943) Awesome selection. Especially looking forward to DOUBLE INDEMNITY. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Sunday August 2, 2020 Rock Hudson's day on TCM winchester '73 (1950) something of value (1957) a fine pair (1969) all that heaven allows (1955) the golden blade (1953) written on the wind (1957) ice station zebra (1968) pillow talk (1959) magnificent obsession (1954) giant (1956) pretty maids all in a row (1971) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sagebrush Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 hour ago, TopBilled said: Sunday August 2, 2020 Rock Hudson's day on TCM From the set of the "Thriller" video shoot, am I correct? Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, sagebrush said: From the set of the "Thriller" video shoot, am I correct? Good question. It must have been, given the red jacket MJ is wearing. And it looks like it was outside. According to the wiki page for the Thriller video: "It was filmed at the Palace Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, the junction of Union Pacific Avenue and South Calzona Street in East Los Angeles, and at the Angeleno Heights neighborhood at 1345 Carroll Avenue." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson's_Thriller_(music_video) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
txfilmfan Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 12 hours ago, TopBilled said: Good question. It must have been, given the red jacket MJ is wearing. And it looks like it was outside. According to the wiki page for the Thriller video: "It was filmed at the Palace Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, the junction of Union Pacific Avenue and South Calzona Street in East Los Angeles, and at the Angeleno Heights neighborhood at 1345 Carroll Avenue." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson's_Thriller_(music_video) This copy of the photo has more context clues: The photo was taken outside the Palace Theatre, just in front of the pedestrian crossing. There's a "Kinney Shoes" sign visible in the photo. The Palace was part of the Orpheum vaudeville circuit (referenced in the musical Gypsy) until 1926, when they built a newer theater down the street. You can still see the Orpheum name above the theatre marquee today, and if there's an old theatre in your town with that name, it likely was built and operated by the vaudeville circuit. The Orpheum circuit merged with the Keith-Albee circuit to become KAO. KAO then was combined with Joseph Kennedy's Film Booking Offices of America, under majority ownership of RCA, to become the RKO Corporation. The "O" in RKO stood for "Orpheum" (Radio-Keith-Orpheum). The film studio was a subsidiary of the larger corporation. The blonde man with a mustache Marc Christian, who sued Hudson's estate, and became tabloid fodder for much of the late 1980s. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 32 minutes ago, txfilmfan said: This copy of the photo has more context clues: The photo was taken outside the Palace Theatre, just in front of the pedestrian crossing. There's a "Kinney Shoes" sign visible in the photo. The Palace was part of the Orpheum vaudeville circuit (referenced in the musical Gypsy) until 1926, when they built a newer theater down the street. You can still see the Orpheum name above the theatre marquee today, and if there's an old theatre in your town with that name, it likely was built and operated by the vaudeville circuit. The Orpheum circuit merged with the Keith-Albee circuit to become KAO. KAO then was combined with Joseph Kennedy's Film Booking Offices of America, under majority ownership of RCA, to become the RKO Corporation. The "O" in RKO stood for "Orpheum" (Radio-Keith-Orpheum). The film studio was a subsidiary of the larger corporation. The blonde man with a mustache Marc Christian, who sued Hudson's estate, and became tabloid fodder for much of the late 1980s. Great detective work. I know where that theater is located in downtown L.A. I used to walk right by it on my way to get a bus. I never knew Thriller had been filmed there. Learn something new everyday! The photos I selected for the Summer Under the Stars honorees involve the honoree and a loved one (spouse or companion) that they seem happy to be with, even if a breakup or divorce occurred later. This was the only photo I could find of Hudson & Christian together, where it seemed like they were out in public having a good time. The fact that Hudson is meeting Jackson and shaking his hand gives it a little extra value! Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Monday August 3, 2020 Rita Hayworth's day on TCM renegade ranger (1938) susan and god (1940) affectionately yours (1941) the strawberry blonde (1941) the happy thieves (1962) my gal sal (1942) down to earth (1947) cover girl (1944) the lady from shanghai (1948) gilda (1946) pal joey (1957) you were never lovelier (1942) the wrath of god (1972) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Bethluvsfilms Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 48 minutes ago, TopBilled said: Monday August 3, 2020 Rita Hayworth's day on TCM renegade ranger (1938) susan and god (1940) affectionately yours (1941) the strawberry blonde (1941) the happy thieves (1962) my gal sal (1942) down to earth (1947) cover girl (1944) the lady from shanghai (1948) gilda (1946) pal joey (1957) you were never lovelier (1942) the wrath of god (1972) Brilliant choice of films, especially as the vain and shallow Virginia in THE STRAWBERRY BLONDE. GILDA and PAL JOEY are really good films as well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 3:24 PM, Bethluvsfilms said: Brilliant choice of films, especially as the vain and shallow Virginia in THE STRAWBERRY BLONDE. GILDA and PAL JOEY are really good films as well. I love GILDA. I also love AFFAIR IN TRINIDAD (1952). 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Tuesday August 4, 2020 S.Z. Sakall's day on TCM it's a date (1940) cynthia (1947) san antonio (1945) romance on the high seas (1948) tea for two (1950) the daughter of rosie o'grady (1950) embraceable you (1948) never say goodbye (1946) in the good old summertime (1949) christmas in connecticut (1945) seven sweethearts (1942) lullaby of broadway (1951) the student prince (1954) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bethluvsfilms Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 11 hours ago, TopBilled said: Tuesday August 4, 2020 S.Z. Sakall's day on TCM it's a date (1940) cynthia (1947) san antonio (1945) romance on the high seas (1948) tea for two (1950) the daughter of rosie o'grady (1950) embraceable you (1948) never say goodbye (1946) in the good old summertime (1949) christmas in connecticut (1945) seven sweethearts (1942) lullaby of broadway (1951) the student prince (1954) Interesting selection of films. Don't recall seeing LULLABYE OF BROADWAY or THE STUDENT PRINCE, will have to check those out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sagebrush Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Just watched EMBRACEABLE YOU for the first time. Hey, that was a pretty good flick! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 14 hours ago, sagebrush said: Just watched EMBRACEABLE YOU for the first time. Hey, that was a pretty good flick! Glad you enjoyed it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Wednesday August 5, 2020 Ann Miller's day on TCM room service (1938) you can't take it with you (1938) tarnished angel (1938) too many girls (1940) reveille with beverly (1943) watch the birdie (1950) the great american pastime (1956) the opposite sex (1956) hit the deck (1955) on the town (1949) kiss me kate (1953) easter parade (1948) small town girl (1953) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Davehat Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 NOIR THURSDAY is back on Movies! over-the-air channel (free with antenna): https://moviestvnetwork.com/ Blonde Ice (1:25 am Pacific) (4:25 am Eastern) I Died a Thousand Times Johnny Eager Red Light The Fallen Sparrow The Strange One Overexposed Detour Lady in the Lake The Brothers Rico The Dark Past The Night Holds Terror Scarlet Street 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 Thursday August 6, 2020 Burt Lancaster's day on TCM vengeance valley (1951) jim thorpe all-american (1951) the flame and the arrow (1950) the crimson pirate (1952) brute force (1947) seven days in may (1964) the train (1964) elmer gantry (1960) birdman of alcatraz (1962) from here to eternity (1953) atlantic city (1980) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bethluvsfilms Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, TopBilled said: Thursday August 6, 2020 Burt Lancaster's day on TCM vengeance valley (1951) jim thorpe all-american (1951) the flame and the arrow (1950) the crimson pirate (1952) brute force (1947) seven days in may (1964) the train (1964) elmer gantry (1960) birdman of alcatraz (1962) from here to eternity (1953) atlantic city (1980) Really terrific selection of the best of Burt, and on my birthday too! My favs are BRUTE FORCE, SEVEN DAYS IN MAY, ELMER GANTRY and FROM HERE TO ETERNITY. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 I recommend ATLANTIC CITY. It's one of his best. It's nice to see him have such a good role in an "A" film at that stage of his career. I wish THE SWIMMER would have been included. It's my ultimate favorite Burt Lancaster performance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
YourManGodfrey Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Atlantic City was a really good film. It surprised me when I watched it. I haven’t seen all of his films, but I love every Lancaster performance. It’s hard to find an actor that delivers his lines quite like Lancaster did. He was so intense and precise at the same time. Sweet Smell of Success with Lancaster and Curtis is some of the best acting you will ever see in film. I’ve been watching a lot of Criterion films lately, so I’m hoping to at least catch Elmer Gantry. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 8 hours ago, YourManGodfrey said: Atlantic City was a really good film. It surprised me when I watched it. I haven’t seen all of his films, but I love every Lancaster performance. It’s hard to find an actor that delivers his lines quite like Lancaster did. He was so intense and precise at the same time. Sweet Smell of Success with Lancaster and Curtis is some of the best acting you will ever see in film. I’ve been watching a lot of Criterion films lately, so I’m hoping to at least catch Elmer Gantry. A few weeks ago I started looking online for some of Lancaster's films from the 70s, since I feel that is a somewhat neglected and overlooked period of his career. I found TWILIGHT'S LAST GLEAMING (1977) on YouTube. A decent print. It's long, about two and a half hours. But the concept is intriguing, and Burt leads an all-star cast. I was glad I watched it. He never lost his star quality or that intensity. I think what I love about him most is he was an unabashed liberal and he didn't seem to mind if people didn't share his political beliefs or personal convictions. Those beliefs and convictions fueled his passion and they're what make all his performances so memorable, even roles in lesser vehicles. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 Friday August 7, 2020 Sylvia Sidney's day on TCM one third of a nation (1939) an american tragedy (1931) city streets (1931) street scene (1931) mary burns fugitive (1935) you only live once (1936) dead end (1937) fury (1936) you and me (1938) thirty day princess (1934) sabotage (1936) les miserables (1952) summer wishes winter dreams (1973) the wagons roll at night (1941) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Bethluvsfilms Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 hours ago, TopBilled said: Friday August 7, 2020 Sylvia Sidney's day on TCM one third of a nation (1939) an american tragedy (1931) city streets (1931) street scene (1931) mary burns fugitive (1935) you only live once (1936) dead end (1937) fury (1936) you and me (1938) thirty day princess (1934) sabotage (1936) les miserables (1952) summer wishes winter dreams (1973) the wagons roll at night (1941) FURY is a great one. Also have a special fondness for DEAD END. Recently saw THIRTY DAY PRINCESS on DVD and she was terrific in that. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 21 hours ago, Bethluvsfilms said: FURY is a great one. Also have a special fondness for DEAD END. Recently saw THIRTY DAY PRINCESS on DVD and she was terrific in that. I was glad TCM honored Sylvia Sidney this year. Probably my favorite day on the SUTS schedule. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 Saturday August 8, 2020 Charlie Chaplin's day on TCM the rounders (1914) the knockout (1914) the pilgrim (1923) a dog's life (1918) the kid (1921) the gold rush (1925) the circus (1928) monsieur verdoux (1947) limelight (1952) the great dictator (1940) city lights (1931) modern times (1936) a king in new york (1957) pay day (1922) sunnyside (1919) the idle class (1921) shoulder arms (1918) a day's pleasure (1919) mabel's married life (1914) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sagebrush Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 22 hours ago, Bethluvsfilms said: FURY is a great one. Also have a special fondness for DEAD END. Recently saw THIRTY DAY PRINCESS on DVD and she was terrific in that. I'm looking forward to Les Misérables. I've never seen this version (I think it's just about the only version I've never seen! 😄) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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