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On "No Down Payment": Anne said...This is what makes me wonder if Jeffrey Hunter and Patricia Owens'scharacters had even consumated thier marriageThe kid's got a broken radio, Jeff pulls out a screw driver and sets to work.Tony Randall gets smarmy with Jeff's wife and he's a frozen bystander...if Tony was mashing a radio, I think Jeff's character would have sprun into action. March 9, 2013
On "Trooper Hook": Vienna said...Wonderful review ! I haven't seen TROOPER HOOK for a long time but hope it becomes available on DVD. You describe Joel and Barbara's characters so well. An unusual role for Barbara. I guess she chose to do it for that reason. March 11, 2013
Anne said...Thank you for writing about this little gemOne can see this film on the encore west channel now and then and it's astonishingly good. With a budget not enough for a modern office pastry cart, it shows what can be done with excellent writing and acting....and directing. I love how we see the tiny stage from afar, then we see it though Nanches legs, we are right behind him, and we now know he's on their trail...it makes him almost a gonzilla of a threatChildren: let Mr. McCrea and Ms Stanwyck show you how it's done.They are hotter across a dusty feed store than many buck necked couples in love scenes today.March 7, 2013
On "Any Number Can Play": Vienna said...I love this film. Great cast, though I hate seeing Audrey Totter so totally wasted. All Audrey seemed to do was stand around with a glass in one hand and cigarette in the other.I thought Alexis Smith did well ,playing a woman whom I 'm sure was meant to be older than Alexis who was probably about 30 at the time.Great to see Mary Astor though,again, what a small role. And Marjorie Rambeau is always a joy.It could have been a play, with the only sets the gambling club and Gable's house.An unusual role for Gable and he was convincing.March 1, 2013
On Anita Sharp-Bolster: Vienna said...I've just see Anita in THE LONDON BLACKOUT MURDERS and she is so good as another battle-axe character , but with a touch of comedy . Nice tribute. Thanks.http//:dancing lady39.wordpress.com February 2, 2013
On Victor Jory - On Stage and Screen: Vienna said...Thanks for great tribute to Victor Jory whom I like, especially in a couple of films where he isn't the villain! In FIGHTING MAN OF THE PLAINS, Victor does his best to help Randolph Scott and becomes a good friend to Scott's character. Such a contrast to Victor's usual roles. I also liked him in a little B, THE UNKNOWN GUEST where he is the leading manI had no idea Victor and Alexis Smith did two plays together - thanks for the information. Oh to have seen them!January 24, 2013
On And Then There Were None: Ryan said...I bought this years ago on DVD, and it's still my favorite movie version of this story. The cast was perfect, and to tell you the truth, though I love the book, I almost prefer this ending. I think it's the hopeless romantic in me.February 19, 2013
Jacqueline, we've got your back! (Sorry, couldn't help it! :-)) I never realized how alike backs can be! I'm sure I pegged WHITE CHRISTMAS (Danny Kaye was a giveaway :-)), and I'm pretty sure I spotted Jane Russell and Victor Mature in THE LAS VEGAS STORY, but I'm stumped by the others. Devilishly clever quiz, Jacqueline! Thanks for a fun Valentine's Day quiz, and have an enchanted evening! :-D
Boy, I don't have any eye at all! I can recognize some of the actors, but I'm really bad at guessing these -- I always subscribe to comments, and I'm hoping you will give the answers!
Fun! I love good old Bess Flowers looking on in Photo A which I believe is LET'S DO IT AGAIN with Wyman and Ames.
I think B is HERE COMES THE GROOM with Smith and Tone?
No doubt that C is WHITE CHRISTMAS, as mentioned above.
I agree E looks like Dan Dailey. In widescreen? Hmmm, I don't remember, did he have reason to kiss Cyd Charisse in IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER? Hair seems too red.
F I know 'cause I just watched THE LAS VEGAS STORY with Russell and Mature.
The others have me stumped! G looks sort of Helen Hayes-ish...
Thanks for a fun game, and hope you had a grand Valentine's Day!
10 comments:
These are tricky! I only recognize C -- Mary Wickes kissing Bing Crosby (while Danny Kaye watches, appalled) in "White Christmas."
Happy Valentine's Day, Jacqueline!
Melissa
Jacqueline, we've got your back! (Sorry, couldn't help it! :-)) I never realized how alike backs can be! I'm sure I pegged WHITE CHRISTMAS (Danny Kaye was a giveaway :-)), and I'm pretty sure I spotted Jane Russell and Victor Mature in THE LAS VEGAS STORY, but I'm stumped by the others. Devilishly clever quiz, Jacqueline! Thanks for a fun Valentine's Day quiz, and have an enchanted evening! :-D
Don't recognize anyone though I think the guy in Picture F could be Victor Mature.
Good kisses, though.
Ah, romance.
D looks like Richard Barthelmess, but I'm not sure who he is kissing or in what film! Judy
I love these!
(A) looks a lot like Jane Wyman and Leon Ames, which must make it Let's Do it Again.
(B) simply must be Alexis Smith and Bing from Here Comes the Groom.
The man in (E) looks like Dan Dailey and the set looks like It's Always Fair Weather, but I can't think of the woman's name.
Boy, I don't have any eye at all! I can recognize some of the actors, but I'm really bad at guessing these -- I always subscribe to comments, and I'm hoping you will give the answers!
Fun! I love good old Bess Flowers looking on in Photo A which I believe is LET'S DO IT AGAIN with Wyman and Ames.
I think B is HERE COMES THE GROOM with Smith and Tone?
No doubt that C is WHITE CHRISTMAS, as mentioned above.
I agree E looks like Dan Dailey. In widescreen? Hmmm, I don't remember, did he have reason to kiss Cyd Charisse in IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER? Hair seems too red.
F I know 'cause I just watched THE LAS VEGAS STORY with Russell and Mature.
The others have me stumped! G looks sort of Helen Hayes-ish...
Thanks for a fun game, and hope you had a grand Valentine's Day!
Best wishes,
Laura
We've got "Heroes for Sale" in booth D.
I think G is Conrad Nagel and Lillian Gish in "One Romantic Night" - I remember loving the dainty wreath in her hair when I saw the film! Jane
Can't think how I got Bing Crosby and Franchot Tone mixed, but Laura is right.
Must be something about the hairline. That, and I always loved the chemistry between Bing and Alexis.
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