tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42367013914365995302024-03-18T16:51:36.275-07:00The Silver Screen AffairEmily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.comBlogger343125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-16073360865895293042023-06-26T21:39:00.007-07:002023-08-14T16:35:01.341-07:00From 1943, The Gang's All Here<div style="text-align: center;">If technicolor and over sized fruit are your thing, then 1943's The Gang's All Here is for you. Part of Twentieth Century Fox's Latin phase with Busby Berkeley at the helm, The Gang's All Here is a showcase of over the top musical numbers, colorful wardrobes thanks to Yvonne Wood, and plenty of drama. Our players are Alice Faye and James Ellison with the always entertaining Charlotte Greenwood and Carmen Miranda. This film follows your typical love story with entertaining dance numbers pieced in between. While entertaining, this film starts to become a contest to see how many crazy outfits Carmen Miranda can wear in one film. But let's take a closer look...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jYcuyH7XGPQ/ToNprXWJHeI/AAAAAAAACBk/RO1PSiSOrFw/s1600/gangs-all-here.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jYcuyH7XGPQ/ToNprXWJHeI/AAAAAAAACBk/RO1PSiSOrFw/s640/gangs-all-here.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YYYslPRNYnI/ToNpWzyRqEI/AAAAAAAACAY/gP1ujxIXY98/s1600/6028763452_5b6420ca9d.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YYYslPRNYnI/ToNpWzyRqEI/AAAAAAAACAY/gP1ujxIXY98/s640/6028763452_5b6420ca9d.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Andy (Ellison) is a solider and has a long time honey, Vivian(Sheila Ryan). Before shipping out, Andy meets Edie (Faye) while she is working her gig at the night club. We see the first of many shows starring Carmen Miranda as she parades around with bananas and Brazilian men. Andy follows Edie around and won't leave her alone after she tells him she isn't interested. After a ride on the Staten Island Ferry, she gives in and changes her mind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TZDLFGInTZI/ToNpaKoNvwI/AAAAAAAACAo/ykTzf_y8vN0/s1600/6028764020_88bf9e60b0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TZDLFGInTZI/ToNpaKoNvwI/AAAAAAAACAo/ykTzf_y8vN0/s640/6028764020_88bf9e60b0.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"I have two girlfriends now!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zZ8keRqwJ5g/ToNpZZq9hiI/AAAAAAAACAk/S_kjghl23xI/s1600/6028763904_11a43392a5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zZ8keRqwJ5g/ToNpZZq9hiI/AAAAAAAACAk/S_kjghl23xI/s640/6028763904_11a43392a5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"You don't say!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xnK8NIwGt9M/ToNpIqgPNmI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/n6oCkZwhAOU/s1600/000b2841_medium.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xnK8NIwGt9M/ToNpIqgPNmI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/n6oCkZwhAOU/s400/000b2841_medium.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QiUBy6mPxm0/ToNpMLbPwzI/AAAAAAAAB_c/aY_Ow3C1VLk/s1600/5t41hstzutihshzt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QiUBy6mPxm0/ToNpMLbPwzI/AAAAAAAAB_c/aY_Ow3C1VLk/s400/5t41hstzutihshzt.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lpqu4S7LkRM/ToNpOH1GIrI/AAAAAAAAB_s/O97HNwwZh2U/s1600/17dvd600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lpqu4S7LkRM/ToNpOH1GIrI/AAAAAAAAB_s/O97HNwwZh2U/s640/17dvd600.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VFnleyJw6w/ToNpQUbNXPI/AAAAAAAAB_4/VKPhCqsv2XY/s1600/6028211513_0b6b2089c9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VFnleyJw6w/ToNpQUbNXPI/AAAAAAAAB_4/VKPhCqsv2XY/s640/6028211513_0b6b2089c9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f20r0AL26a0/ToNpaygjbHI/AAAAAAAACAs/z2nykEjzcM8/s1600/6028764648_77755d1b5f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f20r0AL26a0/ToNpaygjbHI/AAAAAAAACAs/z2nykEjzcM8/s640/6028764648_77755d1b5f.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s7V8b_JZmrQ/ToNpdbj4WqI/AAAAAAAACA4/4EJY5ZUlo1A/s1600/6028765866_41d961c550.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s7V8b_JZmrQ/ToNpdbj4WqI/AAAAAAAACA4/4EJY5ZUlo1A/s640/6028765866_41d961c550.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a few hours of romance, Edie falls hard. Andy forgets to tell his girlfriend about his new love and ships off to war. Edie is devastated, but the show must go on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sEvE3HdWrpM/ToNpb-dFcvI/AAAAAAAACAw/2NlcczQVHss/s1600/6028765406_7f89e00bb7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sEvE3HdWrpM/ToNpb-dFcvI/AAAAAAAACAw/2NlcczQVHss/s640/6028765406_7f89e00bb7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Is that a hat or a scarf?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IFUGU8NOnk4/ToNpNRgvp8I/AAAAAAAAB_o/cq-cMCvhjYM/s1600/5uz33xjs5q1lzu31.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="496" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IFUGU8NOnk4/ToNpNRgvp8I/AAAAAAAAB_o/cq-cMCvhjYM/s640/5uz33xjs5q1lzu31.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oVUg9uS3PWg/ToNpXpaB5PI/AAAAAAAACAc/7e0SqHkKh7Y/s1600/6028763620_9b90159833.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oVUg9uS3PWg/ToNpXpaB5PI/AAAAAAAACAc/7e0SqHkKh7Y/s640/6028763620_9b90159833.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AdtvhqbIbb8/ToNpYmVBInI/AAAAAAAACAg/lPGOvXzlR8I/s1600/6028763772_602a9ca9f5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AdtvhqbIbb8/ToNpYmVBInI/AAAAAAAACAg/lPGOvXzlR8I/s640/6028763772_602a9ca9f5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Andy is coming home after winning some medals, and his rich father wants to throw a war bond fundraiser when he finds out. He hires the club to come stay at his partner Potter's estate while they iron out the fundraiser details. Potter (played by Edward Everett Horton whom I always enjoy) only drinks lemonade and is a bit of a square. He objects to this swinging party but is talked into it. Potter's daughter also happens to be Andy's girlfriend Vivan. Following along?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p6NtqGYo81g/ToNpeXgrVKI/AAAAAAAACA8/_uIHqB5SBok/s1600/6028766208_060c0dfcef.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p6NtqGYo81g/ToNpeXgrVKI/AAAAAAAACA8/_uIHqB5SBok/s640/6028766208_060c0dfcef.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RkuXk4Cc0_M/ToNpRDmlKpI/AAAAAAAAB_8/gj_GTH1Jbdo/s1600/6028213071_c4737ae718.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RkuXk4Cc0_M/ToNpRDmlKpI/AAAAAAAAB_8/gj_GTH1Jbdo/s640/6028213071_c4737ae718.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm wearing more color! No, I am!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8JMWk8eBpJQ/ToNpcmeRypI/AAAAAAAACA0/riN2kkA7epA/s1600/6028765750_9e7b2ae4ab.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8JMWk8eBpJQ/ToNpcmeRypI/AAAAAAAACA0/riN2kkA7epA/s640/6028765750_9e7b2ae4ab.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q26YTR9Jsmw/ToNpR_ud-FI/AAAAAAAACAA/7tAUc0-k4Co/s1600/6028213215_954c19c644.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q26YTR9Jsmw/ToNpR_ud-FI/AAAAAAAACAA/7tAUc0-k4Co/s640/6028213215_954c19c644.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vivian rocking the two belt look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The show finally gets underway and Edie finds out that her man is also Vivian's man. She is upset but doesn't tell sweet Vivian. Dorita (Carmen Miranda) does her best to keep this a secret. Vivian is excited because she gets to be in the show after mother blackmails her hubby into allowing it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6aeLSoE_x5w/ToNpS9FVp_I/AAAAAAAACAE/AsXFl0-UjWs/s1600/6028213527_3cfb82317b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6aeLSoE_x5w/ToNpS9FVp_I/AAAAAAAACAE/AsXFl0-UjWs/s640/6028213527_3cfb82317b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KVT7fbaaZ10/ToNpTjOvTeI/AAAAAAAACAI/XIB1uX-1mZI/s1600/6028213655_f47618e4cb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KVT7fbaaZ10/ToNpTjOvTeI/AAAAAAAACAI/XIB1uX-1mZI/s640/6028213655_f47618e4cb.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TQx_WV2CdeE/ToNphxGICKI/AAAAAAAACBM/bSPkEYuYT4U/s1600/6028767534_855929cdf9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TQx_WV2CdeE/ToNphxGICKI/AAAAAAAACBM/bSPkEYuYT4U/s640/6028767534_855929cdf9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h742xUg5NJM/ToNpj03dgwI/AAAAAAAACBU/AbVECUU-Dhg/s1600/6028767972_002a00171a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h742xUg5NJM/ToNpj03dgwI/AAAAAAAACBU/AbVECUU-Dhg/s640/6028767972_002a00171a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--v-8k8-tHaA/ToNpfNlN61I/AAAAAAAACBA/lg2NzlnDHSw/s1600/6028766342_52c0c26d84.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--v-8k8-tHaA/ToNpfNlN61I/AAAAAAAACBA/lg2NzlnDHSw/s640/6028766342_52c0c26d84.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HSQeZrmfOEs/ToNpgbZM3LI/AAAAAAAACBE/SeuLaRNX5EA/s1600/6028766592_93b0ee0d61.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HSQeZrmfOEs/ToNpgbZM3LI/AAAAAAAACBE/SeuLaRNX5EA/s640/6028766592_93b0ee0d61.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--xl6xtFQHk8/ToNphIl2TtI/AAAAAAAACBI/TFPBejLKW8E/s1600/6028766972_07bd9797aa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--xl6xtFQHk8/ToNphIl2TtI/AAAAAAAACBI/TFPBejLKW8E/s640/6028766972_07bd9797aa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Andy returns home and the evening gets started. Busby Berkeley does his magic and puts on quite a show. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-obMNMcxo8QU/ToNpMmiSO2I/AAAAAAAAB_g/LPkTg5RU8Aw/s1600/5t43swctbqx5t53q.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-obMNMcxo8QU/ToNpMmiSO2I/AAAAAAAAB_g/LPkTg5RU8Aw/s400/5t43swctbqx5t53q.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BG2xxNsU0T8/ToNpKpTKWzI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/9NKjPMR0IlI/s1600/5t3zhrjox9u7u9j.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BG2xxNsU0T8/ToNpKpTKWzI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/9NKjPMR0IlI/s640/5t3zhrjox9u7u9j.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JMShkLwC4lE/ToNpJ4TGaAI/AAAAAAAAB_U/O5-AelS5agM/s1600/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JMShkLwC4lE/ToNpJ4TGaAI/AAAAAAAAB_U/O5-AelS5agM/s640/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tD1jQz3x9Ls/ToNpUnG8fFI/AAAAAAAACAM/XcOciaWX1VY/s1600/6028214605_bdeeb6cced.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tD1jQz3x9Ls/ToNpUnG8fFI/AAAAAAAACAM/XcOciaWX1VY/s640/6028214605_bdeeb6cced.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vgQrj0ocErw/ToNpVUNtBPI/AAAAAAAACAQ/RXPHSNCaCaw/s1600/6028215055_8b72ce1f11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vgQrj0ocErw/ToNpVUNtBPI/AAAAAAAACAQ/RXPHSNCaCaw/s640/6028215055_8b72ce1f11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before the end, Edie learns her fate. A definite bonus is that of Benny Goodman and his orchestra playing themselves. Berkeley was on loan from MGM to make this film, and the first for him using the three strip technicolor process. He does not hold back. The colors in this film are fantastic, whether it be the many gowns, sets by Thomas Little, who did one of my favorite film sets,<a href="https://thesilverscreenaffair.blogspot.com/2013/04/leave-her-to-heaven-1945.html"> Leave Her To Heaven</a>. </div>Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-30680197020452332992023-03-08T19:58:00.000-08:002023-03-08T19:58:30.278-08:00Roman Holiday, By All Means, Roman Holiday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div>Roman Holiday holds a special place in my heart. I was nine years old visiting my grandparents in Arizona where after days of swimming I announced I was bored. My grandmother, Olive, said she would put on a movie. I was excited until - ugg - a black and white movie. Boring. Nine year old me had no interest. Fifteen minutes later however I was hooked and I wanted to see more of this Audrey Hepburn. The trajectory for my love of old Hollywood had begun. I went on to watch Breakfast at Tiffany's and Sabrina. My grandmother must have had the box set. The rest is history. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jvBwoyUW574/TYAV_wXc_AI/AAAAAAAAAHs/v1AavUhgAuY/s1600/roman_holiday-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jvBwoyUW574/TYAV_wXc_AI/AAAAAAAAAHs/v1AavUhgAuY/s640/roman_holiday-1.jpg" width="408" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This was Audrey's first major role. The entire cast and crew halted production until Audrey's gig playing Gigi on Broadway was over. She had made a commitment, and Paramount really wanted this star in the making, so production started once she was available.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> This film is the classic story of a princess who escapes the castle to find love. Audrey plays Princess Ann on tour in Rome and is tired of her royal duties. She wants to dance and enjoy life like a commoner, and during an episode is given some sleeping pills from the royal doctor. Once alone, Princess Ann escapes the Colosseum and sets out to have some fun. Problem is, her meds are kicking in, and she finds herself asleep on a city bench.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Enter Gregory Peck. He plays Joe Bradley, an American news reporter who after losing what was left of his money, stumbles upon Ann. He thinks she is drunk and tries to send her on he way, but ends up taking her home (pretty risque for 1953) out of pity. She takes the couch and he takes the bed. The next day Joe learns of her identity and does what he can to get a news story out of her while going along with her story about being a student playing hooky. The holiday begins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rZTGZ9-MO5U/TYAYqZV2uZI/AAAAAAAAAHw/dQoiVgLDAMg/s1600/Annex+-+Hepburn%252C+Audrey+%2528Rkoman+Holiday%2529_03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rZTGZ9-MO5U/TYAYqZV2uZI/AAAAAAAAAHw/dQoiVgLDAMg/s640/Annex+-+Hepburn%252C+Audrey+%2528Rkoman+Holiday%2529_03.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When I ever get to Rome I will be doing my best to copy this outfit Audrey wears right down to the sandals. So chic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Jqv4ftA9ZME/TYAYxeoyXYI/AAAAAAAAAH4/fs25Brqb3bE/s1600/Annex+-+Hepburn%252C+Audrey+%2528Romman+Holiday%2529_02.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="518" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Jqv4ftA9ZME/TYAYxeoyXYI/AAAAAAAAAH4/fs25Brqb3bE/s640/Annex+-+Hepburn%252C+Audrey+%2528Romman+Holiday%2529_02.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">While Gregory tries to get the story of a lifetime and boost his post at the newspaper, he (gasp!) falls in love with Ann. They drink champagne, get into a bar fight, tour the city, and are even arrested by the police for speeding in a Vespa. With help from photog Eddie Albert, the men capture a princess living her life like she always dreamed. They have their story, and with pictures too. But should Joe publish them? It's clear that Ann is in love with Joe, but what about her people that depend on her as their leader?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the end, they fall in love and get married. Just kidding, not in this movie. There is a somber and unexpected ending to Roman Holiday, but it makes the movie even more splendid because it is real.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YaFbJDlShac/TYAY11dcVBI/AAAAAAAAAH8/8Uhs8Cy4evs/s1600/Annex+-+Hepyburn%252C+Audrey+%2528Roman+Holiday%2529_05.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YaFbJDlShac/TYAY11dcVBI/AAAAAAAAAH8/8Uhs8Cy4evs/s640/Annex+-+Hepyburn%252C+Audrey+%2528Roman+Holiday%2529_05.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FIC901oN0Wo/TYAYswGyu7I/AAAAAAAAAH0/MqwcEpd7DGQ/s1600/Annex+-+Hepburn%252C+Audrey+%2528Roman+Holiday%2529_NRFPT_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FIC901oN0Wo/TYAYswGyu7I/AAAAAAAAAH0/MqwcEpd7DGQ/s640/Annex+-+Hepburn%252C+Audrey+%2528Roman+Holiday%2529_NRFPT_01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Audrey and Gregory began a strong friendship after this film that lasted until her untimely death. He knew she was going to be a huge star after the release of this film, and once principle production completed he insisted Audrey share top billing with him, even though he was a well known and established actor. His agent thought he was crazy, but he insisted. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This film won Audrey her first and last Academy Award for Best Actress. Roman Holiday also won for best costumes (Edith Head) and screenplay. Dalton Trumbo wrote Roman Holiday, but was not allowed to take credit due to being blacklisted for not cooperating with the House Un-American Activities Committee. Ian McLellan Hunter fronted for Trumbo and accepted the award. Forty some years later Trumbo was honorably credited as the writer and Oscar winner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gujsjhhBWeE/TYAbnMblsMI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/kSqZUz0ZppQ/s1600/most_memorable_oscar_dresses.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gujsjhhBWeE/TYAbnMblsMI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/kSqZUz0ZppQ/s640/most_memorable_oscar_dresses.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Audrey temporarily lost her Oscar after winning and after some fretful minutes, the award was found in the ladies room and returned to the proud Hollywood newcomer. </div><div><br /></div></div><p></p>Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-42058941337280501922023-02-21T17:25:00.005-08:002023-03-08T20:14:05.258-08:00Red Dust: Southeast Asia and Slinky Gowns<p style="text-align: center;">Currently fixated on the film Red Dust, MGM's hit from 1932 starring Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, and Mary Astor. Lots of drama occurred during the production of this film (which we will talk about later on), but what always astounds me is the setting and the costumes from this film and how they juxtapose each other so well, and so...weirdly. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkM1Y1YQey7fAsfr7HJ5B_147yjIRzakhVYbMxLebzRxFxd3YvaxlA5jKag8pNY0bkKMAi0KZJpY_Rb5gPmB84RlPz1d80SnD-lE8DG5xKz9hlbYfUkfY1Xc5-0vLnXI7uJFxX-0B5KNytNtNg0GWXzEr-IM8AA6wc11YGiAdH62iv_aT1tnX4D61/s800/Red-Dust-1932-film-poster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="800" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkM1Y1YQey7fAsfr7HJ5B_147yjIRzakhVYbMxLebzRxFxd3YvaxlA5jKag8pNY0bkKMAi0KZJpY_Rb5gPmB84RlPz1d80SnD-lE8DG5xKz9hlbYfUkfY1Xc5-0vLnXI7uJFxX-0B5KNytNtNg0GWXzEr-IM8AA6wc11YGiAdH62iv_aT1tnX4D61/w400-h318/Red-Dust-1932-film-poster.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">This film takes place in Southeast Asia during the early 30's, with Gable being the head honcho at a rubber making plant. He has many native workers and shacks up in a pretty nice place considering he is in the middle of nowhere. The house has Swiss Family Robinson vibes, with wood paneled walls, awning windows, and rolling doors. The decor is simple but quaint with basic furniture, simple curtains, and comfy small beds. Yes beds, as in plural, for this rubber plant has many visitors. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnK3m3dLQp7fsTyVEnr0hrTqONr7Pj19qsjQcQKhU6DnUoPRBR4MX-pobJPEtk9LlKAozYf9azT0CzHrjT3oWRCVw2sB6Br6aANfBkoZU2DoL3ZqF9ZO0YDaWFDmQOcCRcB-wcjTVm2pOqXtAn_WOg-s9o9zE9c2ezT_IZUaBdwqS_cYxPTZW9-6a5/s1469/RedDust13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="1469" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnK3m3dLQp7fsTyVEnr0hrTqONr7Pj19qsjQcQKhU6DnUoPRBR4MX-pobJPEtk9LlKAozYf9azT0CzHrjT3oWRCVw2sB6Br6aANfBkoZU2DoL3ZqF9ZO0YDaWFDmQOcCRcB-wcjTVm2pOqXtAn_WOg-s9o9zE9c2ezT_IZUaBdwqS_cYxPTZW9-6a5/w400-h293/RedDust13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr4mxtDyzh4HFfcn91HNcEdVVBjhrcSGwhcNJ1FqidOnMBu2w9W4P7nii07Az77RJ5FycVgGRw1DNdplq9HIwXUW7qfjpD6rrCjurNEuwng_hvD85xkVwp5bz0sg_edDsya9Y1Fo4snohnQfT3i7gugYrZRu_oJtlXTQwxilc2CPAtEEqBFXF2WgVd/s800/RedDust.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="800" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr4mxtDyzh4HFfcn91HNcEdVVBjhrcSGwhcNJ1FqidOnMBu2w9W4P7nii07Az77RJ5FycVgGRw1DNdplq9HIwXUW7qfjpD6rrCjurNEuwng_hvD85xkVwp5bz0sg_edDsya9Y1Fo4snohnQfT3i7gugYrZRu_oJtlXTQwxilc2CPAtEEqBFXF2WgVd/w400-h297/RedDust.webp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9fMsZ6z2BUfg5tpEGfz6HNrXcuVva9qAyt7DVYIHJ5DQ1W8VaGHZXzcJdWI9o_-GdnhPjNDgNpF3YXu651pLZrrXVI9J2NSM56B5rqj2ETFbIGSXBlBY-oRfz2vuoFy-3u_StF6mvLMeos-YjDJxEsDrRWPg6My86WcoILgU_8o1xRbwJiipcJd7e/s584/tumblr_m54kz0vsLr1qzdvhio1_r1_500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9fMsZ6z2BUfg5tpEGfz6HNrXcuVva9qAyt7DVYIHJ5DQ1W8VaGHZXzcJdWI9o_-GdnhPjNDgNpF3YXu651pLZrrXVI9J2NSM56B5rqj2ETFbIGSXBlBY-oRfz2vuoFy-3u_StF6mvLMeos-YjDJxEsDrRWPg6My86WcoILgU_8o1xRbwJiipcJd7e/w343-h400/tumblr_m54kz0vsLr1qzdvhio1_r1_500.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Two of these visitors are Jean Harlow and Mary Astor. Harlow is on her way to Singapore where she gets dropped at the plant and has to stick around until the next ride comes. Astor is an unexpected tag-a-long with her hubby who is there to do some work with Gable. Both of them packed for a pleasure cruise. </span></div><p style="text-align: center;">The costumes for this film where done by Adrian, which as the chief costumer at MGM makes sense, but in this film, he goes full force with the actress's wardrobe and forgets completely that this is not your average song and dance picture. All outfits worn by Harlow and Astor are to the nines, with satin biased cut nighties, lace and feather trim robes, and well constructed dresses with all the accessories to go with it. Perfect for the jungle. Harlow's character is supposedly a prostitute, but it is very subtly explained. She has a bubbly personality and a temper to match. Her costumes for her character fit the part, with 30's floral dresses and satin lounge wear. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-i8O2DUt9hJSP5JNEdRXYYpuMZIBNaDV8P25g-dBPZsDn2R2hFznbzr3fiDH6aJ5J_YRYOyyyvl-nOMBcQ9hQ4HALMS__-c7SskfuL7lpQ3jOxe28fJbYlm0EBk3KHmqn_hJZOSKPdY0SA0_HEYmiM1uo0MOyKPrQFBbD485UwGkUckBZaV0MQCi9/s938/s-l1600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="938" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-i8O2DUt9hJSP5JNEdRXYYpuMZIBNaDV8P25g-dBPZsDn2R2hFznbzr3fiDH6aJ5J_YRYOyyyvl-nOMBcQ9hQ4HALMS__-c7SskfuL7lpQ3jOxe28fJbYlm0EBk3KHmqn_hJZOSKPdY0SA0_HEYmiM1uo0MOyKPrQFBbD485UwGkUckBZaV0MQCi9/w308-h400/s-l1600.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglH4ODnaRQpVMauGvN4hq5v6cVBJiFdTBEXgKCQ_jwGSIULxXPiZ7A7FNzpuNdCpok_1_Rz-AWf_dFf7hO5S-x3D7UYtdLOsb01Ph-utO5Bc6rwtSGvDezWfEDJEXjMcCYhQQcDVHWHM5jgEvllb-Tls-WIIwLG8opkW55S_vNhxUqlkfG_Whpcd5F/s400/1353234238_3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglH4ODnaRQpVMauGvN4hq5v6cVBJiFdTBEXgKCQ_jwGSIULxXPiZ7A7FNzpuNdCpok_1_Rz-AWf_dFf7hO5S-x3D7UYtdLOsb01Ph-utO5Bc6rwtSGvDezWfEDJEXjMcCYhQQcDVHWHM5jgEvllb-Tls-WIIwLG8opkW55S_vNhxUqlkfG_Whpcd5F/w400-h300/1353234238_3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFzdYLx2NXO-ahBaXqdaIYPHQ68MP8T7qzPeMVfKnmeATTiCgJAMwvCwVavDlkbyTDzGpLn4hk366fnQLcsldEcZx8j2DRtpJpZ3pydnKUgQshCw2sxOskmPpqLOl0e8WqFynEAjl_0VQih4WZVhUPvVTdlmU27UqesJzgu-JFee5mubj4rfpVs_hG/s614/13b669_38f48b7ec98e4ccaaf5624cff2fa9880_mv2.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="614" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFzdYLx2NXO-ahBaXqdaIYPHQ68MP8T7qzPeMVfKnmeATTiCgJAMwvCwVavDlkbyTDzGpLn4hk366fnQLcsldEcZx8j2DRtpJpZ3pydnKUgQshCw2sxOskmPpqLOl0e8WqFynEAjl_0VQih4WZVhUPvVTdlmU27UqesJzgu-JFee5mubj4rfpVs_hG/w400-h336/13b669_38f48b7ec98e4ccaaf5624cff2fa9880_mv2.webp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PuWy86q9vDZi5KtwnVK-_64kpStUGVWybGPXX-UqH3T4kata3uGC9Fb3cukwJHWc2S26cy6WwnQdYAMney3SdGoqXB-CaYzjg271HVxQjL-Dc3xlnRYTz8v3puHg5K62CNtRYuJjwcICueMkmGAy9GEx8ywJbI7lYTtx6wRqL8UQ-uca9rHI_Lb8/s720/4fae9ce31961473ee8c70d4b53eaf748.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PuWy86q9vDZi5KtwnVK-_64kpStUGVWybGPXX-UqH3T4kata3uGC9Fb3cukwJHWc2S26cy6WwnQdYAMney3SdGoqXB-CaYzjg271HVxQjL-Dc3xlnRYTz8v3puHg5K62CNtRYuJjwcICueMkmGAy9GEx8ywJbI7lYTtx6wRqL8UQ-uca9rHI_Lb8/w502-h640/4fae9ce31961473ee8c70d4b53eaf748.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvuVsraopusv0f57vUJiCJsrw_7IZG62_Ka6AXFTYiamOQwkT9UN9AnoTuDwLsz-p3ypoAcWNVbAQ7LBvPRqKtEnxyCrlKRv79nB7LtTYfm_DhPPyOJO0ln-wtNVKaB22y_ygq8THZcLvp6EmFULxDGNyZCNPfOoe_3bK71sbbA7YDDbF-fD0SKkjO/s1265/RedDust5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="917" data-original-width="1265" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvuVsraopusv0f57vUJiCJsrw_7IZG62_Ka6AXFTYiamOQwkT9UN9AnoTuDwLsz-p3ypoAcWNVbAQ7LBvPRqKtEnxyCrlKRv79nB7LtTYfm_DhPPyOJO0ln-wtNVKaB22y_ygq8THZcLvp6EmFULxDGNyZCNPfOoe_3bK71sbbA7YDDbF-fD0SKkjO/w400-h290/RedDust5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Astor's character is high strung and a bit stuffy, and her outfits are expensive</span><span style="text-align: left;">, clean, and simple. Adrian really understood the personalities of these women when he dressed them, hence why he is the master. Maybe he had some left over pieces from filming Grand Hotel, which was made the same year.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAXtU6dsiqyiOGSd1MgrFxLNy1VSAcpykA-ad3RikYE3-66b24_gAp7Y68KjQiO_eB0kqn_Yh3IfXAxO92hgYwB1EkT6E90TgEY5xmFLuol4il2TvsXluk_uyW3TB_opi_YEEPG_A6otGfAfHV0RE6r0fWJE14DkSNH1ZOMc13F9BGA38KQB3gDiB/s720/34ca0d_feed4a3bba014423844455ee2189fefc_mv2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAXtU6dsiqyiOGSd1MgrFxLNy1VSAcpykA-ad3RikYE3-66b24_gAp7Y68KjQiO_eB0kqn_Yh3IfXAxO92hgYwB1EkT6E90TgEY5xmFLuol4il2TvsXluk_uyW3TB_opi_YEEPG_A6otGfAfHV0RE6r0fWJE14DkSNH1ZOMc13F9BGA38KQB3gDiB/w400-h300/34ca0d_feed4a3bba014423844455ee2189fefc_mv2.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKWO9XokI-ou8gujAeuVr7nfTYycw347pJR8QXrcCIforsc6jo3eDYRyJwyqjvbvEZmU6VT6s7Nf6Idf1fekZ2evvHlwVgd-UlczR-GMHf9B80v4RUOfa7w-VYbIG2dD4mMHe78WhOdUMQyZo-m17QXCgtCQW5mRmTTbawgCJHqcQRsDby8kkwqxyU/s564/05f35503da8338adad8043b93e2805a2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="564" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKWO9XokI-ou8gujAeuVr7nfTYycw347pJR8QXrcCIforsc6jo3eDYRyJwyqjvbvEZmU6VT6s7Nf6Idf1fekZ2evvHlwVgd-UlczR-GMHf9B80v4RUOfa7w-VYbIG2dD4mMHe78WhOdUMQyZo-m17QXCgtCQW5mRmTTbawgCJHqcQRsDby8kkwqxyU/w400-h291/05f35503da8338adad8043b93e2805a2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9_p6PgN-Q9GYwAguR6mwS2TnvtlBNWa7yGiS3-hsZYoCoc1f-cvUrY3XSgivqmsDgbt05XfKOb8pB20o5ZU8v7NQwZXl0PwTy4yI4mZ6SbZCh-Z60x3Gx7YYxHP-oQ0c9qm9IA6P1B3eMzj5rdLhEK0XgfwRm4s13oFUFG6zW2bu6dZ8y-RZgY9C/s400/1353234238_4%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9_p6PgN-Q9GYwAguR6mwS2TnvtlBNWa7yGiS3-hsZYoCoc1f-cvUrY3XSgivqmsDgbt05XfKOb8pB20o5ZU8v7NQwZXl0PwTy4yI4mZ6SbZCh-Z60x3Gx7YYxHP-oQ0c9qm9IA6P1B3eMzj5rdLhEK0XgfwRm4s13oFUFG6zW2bu6dZ8y-RZgY9C/w400-h300/1353234238_4%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">What really seems a bit odd though, is these women are outfitted for life in the city. Both characters knew they would be in the middle of nowhere where it rains profusely and is humid for days when they packed. The men in this film are always sweaty and wiping their faces throughout the film, yet Harlow and Astor look dry as can be! Imagine Katharine Hepburn on the African Queen wearing a frilly biased cut dress with a hat and belt, chugging down the river in Africa. In this film, it is a similar setting but with a high class suitcase. In 1953's Mogambo, which was basically a remake of Red Dust, Grace Kelly and Ava Gardner are feminine and colorful, yet their outfits are a bit more appropriate for the surroundings, but alas, another film, another decade, another vision.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHoIwuDXX2gom1z8RMnXQDv6CPRk4lipoJSnA0_DEsZwYEQPD1J4a030BDrHDlnGZPjMG2PDRwFKc-WgYKaMGHpkVvMK8T9gFNZqXJXegTdEF1nZmniTLHJhIafZZJtISn8rgnE8rQ1Y6yk0bJ8BYI8RkL0rHWV5Pr00NpzFpZyerIWzo5ZIhFp0Au/s1080/bc6990343c56c02fc3ab295867a125e5330c77634f3ebc195fa054d9a261b755._SX1080_.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHoIwuDXX2gom1z8RMnXQDv6CPRk4lipoJSnA0_DEsZwYEQPD1J4a030BDrHDlnGZPjMG2PDRwFKc-WgYKaMGHpkVvMK8T9gFNZqXJXegTdEF1nZmniTLHJhIafZZJtISn8rgnE8rQ1Y6yk0bJ8BYI8RkL0rHWV5Pr00NpzFpZyerIWzo5ZIhFp0Au/w400-h225/bc6990343c56c02fc3ab295867a125e5330c77634f3ebc195fa054d9a261b755._SX1080_.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"How do these women stay so fresh?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAwzQkBZabLQ2lGYPHS0vfDPbAIzxs8Oa4s4lX8e76hSAjeRhtU_6PxHWlR9VwqhOYV1b5LDbrSWgrzKkHzNK-v_BibARUsU8w-HRG9DYU2Xh-ykYbn-p0LZY67ZxqB6nPUDxC9uo7hS4-bg6ka3HA3GNbJXJynKanJSbkHS0V5qV5wSZYIrKDR_r/s767/076AA257-E87C-432F-8A2C-F64D2D2F6198-584x767.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="767" data-original-width="584" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAwzQkBZabLQ2lGYPHS0vfDPbAIzxs8Oa4s4lX8e76hSAjeRhtU_6PxHWlR9VwqhOYV1b5LDbrSWgrzKkHzNK-v_BibARUsU8w-HRG9DYU2Xh-ykYbn-p0LZY67ZxqB6nPUDxC9uo7hS4-bg6ka3HA3GNbJXJynKanJSbkHS0V5qV5wSZYIrKDR_r/w305-h400/076AA257-E87C-432F-8A2C-F64D2D2F6198-584x767.jpeg" width="305" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYh-kRKaCemTmJUL0iwpOA_eGnV8bKsVGMReVYoqMkZFwPnClZ4rgtPvqjRVT7m1a7WABTyk0kYChgZze5Z2Lad7yzD52qZ67G36jOr92HXJwiaBGt3wQsf863IQBurYXTh_4kj_HkwDHkAoQGUnbwiK2Ju7JdPXrsLQE5bvjM1Jt0-QWcSUoF-6Ak/s590/ava-gardners-costumes-Mogambo-18-e1372799787385.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="590" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYh-kRKaCemTmJUL0iwpOA_eGnV8bKsVGMReVYoqMkZFwPnClZ4rgtPvqjRVT7m1a7WABTyk0kYChgZze5Z2Lad7yzD52qZ67G36jOr92HXJwiaBGt3wQsf863IQBurYXTh_4kj_HkwDHkAoQGUnbwiK2Ju7JdPXrsLQE5bvjM1Jt0-QWcSUoF-6Ak/w400-h303/ava-gardners-costumes-Mogambo-18-e1372799787385.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWYimDrYeLqbSFfKLc6seSVWLtJVeOmk68YAGdOEd7XdoiQJtbOo5kxd-QhfWpRHGNWrEg9u0QO1Eejr61ltuDf0TBUwv9VhvfX5hvzW-GX5z7xT07k_wDqMkrtJDMF_-lIvINL1UzHjLhEuwXkh5SNxMPR7ySgXBX6odw9eXSm2x7AJNXTI0bFWG/s590/cinema-style-Mogambo-e1372800046457.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="590" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWYimDrYeLqbSFfKLc6seSVWLtJVeOmk68YAGdOEd7XdoiQJtbOo5kxd-QhfWpRHGNWrEg9u0QO1Eejr61ltuDf0TBUwv9VhvfX5hvzW-GX5z7xT07k_wDqMkrtJDMF_-lIvINL1UzHjLhEuwXkh5SNxMPR7ySgXBX6odw9eXSm2x7AJNXTI0bFWG/w400-h303/cinema-style-Mogambo-e1372800046457.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Red Dust looks exotic with tigers, unexpected rainstorms, and plants everywhere. This film was actually done at the studio. Unlike it's counterpart Mogambo, which was filmed in Kenya and had tons of exterior B-roll of native tribes, jungle animals, and Kenya's beautiful scenery, Red Dust used what it had to make this film come alive. Cedric Gibbons did a great job disguising the set to match the film, and dressing the sets. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">This was the second of six films that Gable and Harlow would work on during her short career, their first being The Secret Six a year before. This filming for this picture proved to be one to remember. Harlow's husband Paul Bern committed suicide (as they say) during the filming of Red Dust, which not only made shooting for Harlow difficult but put pressure on the studio. She took ten days off and they shot around her to finish the film. Louis B. Mayer wanted to remove Harlow from the film, as he knew rumors about her husband's death would become an issue. He tried very hard but in the end was supportive of her once he learned that fans felt sympathy for Harlow and were encouraged to see her on screen. Mayer told director Victor Fleming to hurry and finish the film so they could profit off of the public's interest. Not very sympathetic, but he was running a studio. </span></div></span></div></div><p style="text-align: center;">This film was made pre-code and it is apparent. The love triangle between the characters is very sexy for the time. There are several make out scenes where Harlow is horizontal on a bed while she is being kissed - the audacity! A famous scene that proves there were no rules at this point is when Harlow is bathing in a barrel and Gable pushes her underwater. Harlow is topless, and even though you see nothing, it is very suggestive for the time. Allegedly Jean stood up bare chested right before a cut and shouted, "Here's one for the boys in the lab!" This was referring to the men who were editing the film. Fleming removed the film from the camera before any chance of it getting out to the public could happen. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO47B2ypn56w75UWGGzq33hW7JlRg8TqKgnUoeRXFQbbK08mo0ZpGxOWKXZqYdRr9zbPO7mu9kztVx0FAKj8NZ5RUOC-wTWdSF5dlgBcpg2qXYToXwYu6028oUZv6-yc7OpO2Ls-JsHgDNJ83Vp7tuc1y1gpDu_QkkWG4Zj5oLiYoBoJuatwB4mQRu/s1415/RedDust14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO47B2ypn56w75UWGGzq33hW7JlRg8TqKgnUoeRXFQbbK08mo0ZpGxOWKXZqYdRr9zbPO7mu9kztVx0FAKj8NZ5RUOC-wTWdSF5dlgBcpg2qXYToXwYu6028oUZv6-yc7OpO2Ls-JsHgDNJ83Vp7tuc1y1gpDu_QkkWG4Zj5oLiYoBoJuatwB4mQRu/s1415/RedDust14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkX9piWJL8_gY-xRlLUZkoMTNcM0vPd7QxX-zMJPcpW3jDff8mVc8yWgphwsE9U_oSHfHGM5Gf7aIvKIiZgBg7Ar4C2PhzUI_T7nYBOB6tmuIB7ESb1cn0oilsq2I3zSKq__-wUcOm5t-pxunUcZseAH7hsL7KdYLJhssIhiKTGI_BXKSYSTVROPHH/s639/red-dust-1932-3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="639" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkX9piWJL8_gY-xRlLUZkoMTNcM0vPd7QxX-zMJPcpW3jDff8mVc8yWgphwsE9U_oSHfHGM5Gf7aIvKIiZgBg7Ar4C2PhzUI_T7nYBOB6tmuIB7ESb1cn0oilsq2I3zSKq__-wUcOm5t-pxunUcZseAH7hsL7KdYLJhssIhiKTGI_BXKSYSTVROPHH/w400-h300/red-dust-1932-3.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="1415" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO47B2ypn56w75UWGGzq33hW7JlRg8TqKgnUoeRXFQbbK08mo0ZpGxOWKXZqYdRr9zbPO7mu9kztVx0FAKj8NZ5RUOC-wTWdSF5dlgBcpg2qXYToXwYu6028oUZv6-yc7OpO2Ls-JsHgDNJ83Vp7tuc1y1gpDu_QkkWG4Zj5oLiYoBoJuatwB4mQRu/w400-h304/RedDust14.jpg" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjny_-p-_vb7IBMeOyWIMAt2l5JaH5Po6z_zdriRWbpHFsFv17emWMwCPFH9Kzv9EhYlSlgBGXZOCz5NF9wCihorGamosqQLyT4qt-b6W7qX8DcqwwI6QfGFjtzfTFJqSiI8EKzSxaUnIxDVTWeXRfJfHyzTDb54SXGPkSyFwV4CWMZXKcOFzGfgo2v/s1024/bdb4e5e729f3dffb6a942d3d9310a3af-736x1024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="736" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjny_-p-_vb7IBMeOyWIMAt2l5JaH5Po6z_zdriRWbpHFsFv17emWMwCPFH9Kzv9EhYlSlgBGXZOCz5NF9wCihorGamosqQLyT4qt-b6W7qX8DcqwwI6QfGFjtzfTFJqSiI8EKzSxaUnIxDVTWeXRfJfHyzTDb54SXGPkSyFwV4CWMZXKcOFzGfgo2v/w461-h640/bdb4e5e729f3dffb6a942d3d9310a3af-736x1024.jpg" width="461" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYBzm4n-l3804HjcxMtzcBEyBxu8h05JDevR9Wkuk_zkmNFqDMWgGXyD1u0_1Jn2AGyWgfVzjQ4-ZFuDuV6kvr-b6OPQ6kr_ybPBL-SLvoU_zVgeEpE0xbYX43Mrejk4d_H7oMh02elR7ok4zO_HPuqiiwXRvN4hW-BI5CW5H1sAyFO4VoaQqE7GnF/s768/donaldcrisp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="768" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYBzm4n-l3804HjcxMtzcBEyBxu8h05JDevR9Wkuk_zkmNFqDMWgGXyD1u0_1Jn2AGyWgfVzjQ4-ZFuDuV6kvr-b6OPQ6kr_ybPBL-SLvoU_zVgeEpE0xbYX43Mrejk4d_H7oMh02elR7ok4zO_HPuqiiwXRvN4hW-BI5CW5H1sAyFO4VoaQqE7GnF/w640-h502/donaldcrisp.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Donald Crisp, Jean, Clark, and Mary double checking that script.</div>Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-79160795593674841372023-02-15T18:45:00.003-08:002023-02-15T18:45:30.159-08:00RKO's Carefree<div style="text-align: center;">The 8th pairing of Fred and Ginger brings us RKO's Carefree co-starring Jack Carson and one of my favorite side players, Ralph Bellamy on loan from Columbia. Fred is Dr. Tony, a psychiatrist who is asked by Stephen (Bellamy) to analyze his fiancee Amanda (Rogers). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OKzhz2jWZpA/Uc8WyKumf8I/AAAAAAAAE7M/VdGUi20pLWo/s640/TitleCard.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OKzhz2jWZpA/Uc8WyKumf8I/AAAAAAAAE7M/VdGUi20pLWo/s400/TitleCard.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The title intro to this film is extremely unique with finger painting to spell out the players and play makers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Amanda keeps putting off the wedding, so Tony agrees to analyze his pal's girl. Before he meets her, he takes down a few verbally recorded anecdotal notes predicting her behavior...they aren't nice.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SDQjwi0WbGs/UdDOcil7L4I/AAAAAAAAE8c/QiuEjywk73A/s460/carefree-1938-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SDQjwi0WbGs/UdDOcil7L4I/AAAAAAAAE8c/QiuEjywk73A/w400-h300/carefree-1938-5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKJT1ip3C8a1t04kvOLaUpOB9PpvktWPmXhtl3IEj9eFmwx7NdORBBicz4GCNYFisqOCdYYZncqqnuvKIhpmVEVnUzRmx29N33bwmLjc3YTsMpwaRQn4El0D29F6Vw43LtjNDy4ii6_-oG7HKN7KkGzkgc9NJkSQe7lA8oIiovNUa8LjtO7G8cmDP/s720/carefree2.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="720" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKJT1ip3C8a1t04kvOLaUpOB9PpvktWPmXhtl3IEj9eFmwx7NdORBBicz4GCNYFisqOCdYYZncqqnuvKIhpmVEVnUzRmx29N33bwmLjc3YTsMpwaRQn4El0D29F6Vw43LtjNDy4ii6_-oG7HKN7KkGzkgc9NJkSQe7lA8oIiovNUa8LjtO7G8cmDP/w400-h293/carefree2.webp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Amanda is optimistic about her visit with the doctor until she is left alone in his office. There she stumbles upon Tony's recordings and she is furious! Once Tony returns, the visit does not go well and Amanda now loathes him. After some persuading, Stephen convinces Tony to see Amanda again and he agrees. This time at the country club, where Amanda, who is still not over it, mocks Tony when she sees him play golf.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7VpDnWAd1f54vIDTBsqqKT5rTNTBjth4UoRCKdNkL9nHzrWDJxmETX1UCCcYaq08MeQgE2nq3TnoSnUp0fKwvG1P8QzdiwV8Tc3Pu2QH9p8ouZ2klYBSqNqH5Ouxq2qid-c6LEjro956jBnCLs1-W81atHN6asakQ6L1JV-GlSeoczPlsrLQSsqwO/s1200/D24escVWwAAWL6R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7VpDnWAd1f54vIDTBsqqKT5rTNTBjth4UoRCKdNkL9nHzrWDJxmETX1UCCcYaq08MeQgE2nq3TnoSnUp0fKwvG1P8QzdiwV8Tc3Pu2QH9p8ouZ2klYBSqNqH5Ouxq2qid-c6LEjro956jBnCLs1-W81atHN6asakQ6L1JV-GlSeoczPlsrLQSsqwO/w400-h300/D24escVWwAAWL6R.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div> Sport shooting is always better when you're dripping in jewels.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4TzSpBHM1a-FF5W5kYusZupHf05zqEzB1w_wGz_FLDnJkeZuGkwwfpQqSNlPnrtyuvWgLWPFgLkL3zKDbwFNcIzkWeve0gvLV44IJMhu24jJRQPkotgkE5ec70UwCI46qP_Jzfe8Mvj7m3S9vmjXdRLimNQdK6Z5SxucppOUnjHTTd6kGq8ZxW5m/s301/carefree_cut%20from%20movie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="249" data-original-width="301" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4TzSpBHM1a-FF5W5kYusZupHf05zqEzB1w_wGz_FLDnJkeZuGkwwfpQqSNlPnrtyuvWgLWPFgLkL3zKDbwFNcIzkWeve0gvLV44IJMhu24jJRQPkotgkE5ec70UwCI46qP_Jzfe8Mvj7m3S9vmjXdRLimNQdK6Z5SxucppOUnjHTTd6kGq8ZxW5m/w400-h331/carefree_cut%20from%20movie.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vIbal5QI58A/UdDOteOIphI/AAAAAAAAE8k/eNyb4SBJv9Q/s595/Bellamy-Astaire+in+Carefree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vIbal5QI58A/UdDOteOIphI/AAAAAAAAE8k/eNyb4SBJv9Q/w400-h331/Bellamy-Astaire+in+Carefree.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1xvihMOo2s/UdDOvxwBXOI/AAAAAAAAE-A/I6nKVtawJX8/s480/img_1814_carefree-fred-astaire-since-they-turned-loch-lomond-into-spring-1938-musical.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1xvihMOo2s/UdDOvxwBXOI/AAAAAAAAE-A/I6nKVtawJX8/w400-h300/img_1814_carefree-fred-astaire-since-they-turned-loch-lomond-into-spring-1938-musical.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zmhJqH8XuB8/UdDOuEn-qLI/AAAAAAAAE9A/gnEg1ypDXLs/s640/Carefree-Golf.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zmhJqH8XuB8/UdDOuEn-qLI/AAAAAAAAE9A/gnEg1ypDXLs/w400-h300/Carefree-Golf.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Dr. Tony tries some fancy golfing footwork to smooth things over with Amanda, still unaware what went wrong. Tony finally realizes why Amanda is so mean to him when they meet up for a bike ride. She tells him how she listened to his notes, and Tony apologizes. Then they become pals and Tony tries to find out why Amanda is hesitant to marry Stephen.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9QsdcFth0yM/UdDOw_RXuDI/AAAAAAAAE-U/eb4MAbNq-9Y/s600/october2012carefree26.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9QsdcFth0yM/UdDOw_RXuDI/AAAAAAAAE-U/eb4MAbNq-9Y/w400-h300/october2012carefree26.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L3G442PucCE/UdDOwdYwaGI/AAAAAAAAE-E/8Lm6JUQEq28/s640/marksandrichcarefree193.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L3G442PucCE/UdDOwdYwaGI/AAAAAAAAE-E/8Lm6JUQEq28/w400-h300/marksandrichcarefree193.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The patterned tie top, white shorts, and frayed sunhat, love the look Amanda!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After some analyzing and dancing (naturally), Amanda agrees to try a dream technique to dive into her subconscious and help her get to the root of her problems. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y5uOaf8dqGU/UdDOv0q5e5I/AAAAAAAAE94/z_XquVLF1HE/s480/carefreek.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y5uOaf8dqGU/UdDOv0q5e5I/AAAAAAAAE94/z_XquVLF1HE/w400-h294/carefreek.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lFqcCCAFYs8/UdDOxajocSI/AAAAAAAAE-Y/_RLzmelRRiM/s600/october2012carefree31.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="474" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lFqcCCAFYs8/UdDOxajocSI/AAAAAAAAE-Y/_RLzmelRRiM/s640/october2012carefree31.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Take a look at this room! This film was art directed by the great Van Nest Polglase (whom we will do a special write up later) and set decorated by Darrell Silvera. Hand painted murals over the fireplace, rounded puff couch, scone lighting.... and this set is in the film for less than 5 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The next scene takes us to the restaurant where Tony orders "dream inducing foods" which should help Amanda enter swiftly into dreamland so Dr. Tony can analyze away. I love this scene! They order lobster with "gobs" of mayonnaise, shrimp cocktail with whipped cream, and cucumbers in buttermilk! The waiter can't believe it. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vaxpi8SejpU/UdDOt4Rz-MI/AAAAAAAAE88/Q9faKBLmC1o/s1600/11633+-+Carefree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vaxpi8SejpU/UdDOt4Rz-MI/AAAAAAAAE88/Q9faKBLmC1o/w400-h316/11633+-+Carefree.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div> Instead of hugging the toilet all night, Amanda goes to sleep and dreams...but of Tony! This fun dream sequence has them frolicking in a garden with a lovely painted backdrop.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SfkBZEnr7hk/UdDOuU3v5BI/AAAAAAAAE9M/n9Pb2F4_keY/s800/Carefree05.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SfkBZEnr7hk/UdDOuU3v5BI/AAAAAAAAE9M/n9Pb2F4_keY/w400-h258/Carefree05.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When Amanda wakes up she very well can't tell Tony that she dreamed about him. Eventually she spills the beans to Tony that she is in love with him and he freaks out. He is trying to get her to marry Stephen! He talks her into letting him hypnotize her so that she will hate him and love Stephen and it works. Trouble is, she gets out while still "under" and goes to work doing a radio spot while under Tony's spell. A hot mess for Amanda, but very amusing to us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rLLAdviQpeI/UdDOukbcV2I/AAAAAAAAE9Q/AjRwBgsGoek/s1280/amanda_1938_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rLLAdviQpeI/UdDOukbcV2I/AAAAAAAAE9Q/AjRwBgsGoek/w400-h225/amanda_1938_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmv-zfTixWKV2ySoxDj9UFmemqB8SZR-EsFomTh23hpEhaCT74H_aKN4PtgDEM80eMkMfBJFCs2ZdqNPBv-Dc6lj5ikO23jtLZ9xHHdwb24rDdmXMaZR9dq8HHWhppMZAkMl3Qk-yu4y0Fcyx0RZJfsB5sWdpjvkKd0XBVZY-pqL1Y0FIN3P886d-/s1366/Screenshot%202023-02-15%206.06.09%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmv-zfTixWKV2ySoxDj9UFmemqB8SZR-EsFomTh23hpEhaCT74H_aKN4PtgDEM80eMkMfBJFCs2ZdqNPBv-Dc6lj5ikO23jtLZ9xHHdwb24rDdmXMaZR9dq8HHWhppMZAkMl3Qk-yu4y0Fcyx0RZJfsB5sWdpjvkKd0XBVZY-pqL1Y0FIN3P886d-/w400-h225/Screenshot%202023-02-15%206.06.09%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Just like the eyeball top Rosalind Russell wears in <a href="http://thesilverscreenaffair.blogspot.com/2011/04/ive-had-two-years-to-grow-claws-mother.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">"The Women"</span></a>, I can't get over this heart and arrow sweater!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zS_zhaS0_8E/UdDOu2Op4LI/AAAAAAAAE9w/q6oPhJga-v0/s1600/carefree+radio+station.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zS_zhaS0_8E/UdDOu2Op4LI/AAAAAAAAE9w/q6oPhJga-v0/w400-h341/carefree+radio+station.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />In the process, and while trying to figure our a way to get all involved out of this pickle, Tony has some self reflection and realizes that he loves Amanda too. What about his friendship with Stephen? He has already convinced Amanda that she loves Stephen, is it too late?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vVq7MHqxI8c/UdDOvJNG4PI/AAAAAAAAE9g/6XcIqypmM3A/s448/carefree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vVq7MHqxI8c/UdDOvJNG4PI/AAAAAAAAE9g/6XcIqypmM3A/w400-h225/carefree.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Before the wedding, Tony must decide if he wants to set the record straight or let Amanda marry Stephen under the arranged spell.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1B6iIhE-BCo/UdDTpoH9f3I/AAAAAAAAE-k/_QdOYPl5YBY/s498/carefree1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="229" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1B6iIhE-BCo/UdDTpoH9f3I/AAAAAAAAE-k/_QdOYPl5YBY/w400-h229/carefree1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Carefree was nominated for three Oscars for art direction, musical scoring, and original song - the now well known "Change Partners and Dance With Me". Alas it won none. This film was intended to have a Technicolor scene, the number called "I Used to Be Color Blind", but after testing the quality was not up to par and the idea was scrapped. This is the only Ginger and Fred film where Astaire's character is not in show business. I find this film to be cute and delightful as a Fred and Ginger show. A definite favorite in my book!</div>Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-33138565818153926852023-02-05T10:33:00.009-08:002023-02-09T19:21:30.639-08:00Art Directors Maurice Ransford and Lyle R. Wheeler: The Boys of Twentieth Century Fox <p>I've spoken about the great Cedric Gibbons and Edwin B. Willis here on The Affair, and although I am a huge fan of their work, I also cannot exclude the dream team over at Fox, Maurice Ransford and Lyle R. Wheeler. </p><p>Some of my favorite films were art directed by these men, and separately and collaboratively they created some of the best and well known sets in Hollywood. Ransford joined Fox in 1940 and Wheeler came in 1944, both working together inclusively until Wheeler left Fox in the 1950s. </p><p>Maurice Ransford was born in Indiana in 1896. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in architecture and worked as one for over 10 years. He joined Twentieth Century Fox in 1940 and quickly became art director. He worked at Fox for 21 years until his retirement in 1961. </p><p>Ransford was an architect first and foremost, and used these skills in his time as art director using real blueprints, and constructing sets with detail and stability. He was nominated for three Academy Awards for Titanic, The Foxes and Harrow, and Leave Her To Heaven. He died in San Diego in 1968 at the age of 72.</p><p>Lyle R. Wheeler was born in Massachusetts and graduated with a degree in architecture from USC. He worked as a magazine illustrator and industrial designer before joining MGM in 1931. Wheeler worked as a layout artist for Cedric Gibbons and was quickly promoted to assistant art director. In 1939 he worked on Gone With the Wind designing sets for Tara and suggesting they light the old sets from King Kong and King of Kings on fire for the film's burning of Atlanta scenes. </p><p>He joined Fox in 1944 as supervising art director and became head of the department. There he worked until 1960 with his last film being the Marilyn Monroe picture, Let's Make Love. He was nominated for 29, yes 29 Oscars, and won 6 notably for Gone With the Wind and The King and I. </p><p>Wheeler fell on hard times in his later years and had to sell his home and put his awards in a storage unit, which he then couldn't pay for and was auctioned off. The Oscars were lost. An empathetic stranger reached out and helped him retrieve at least one of them before his death in 1990 at the age of 84.</p><p>Personally my favorite work of these fellas is definitely <a href="https://thesilverscreenaffair.blogspot.com/2013/04/leave-her-to-heaven-1945.html" target="_blank">Leave Her To Heaven</a>. Five minutes into the film you know that their work is something special. The art deco train car in the opening scene, the three homes Gene Tierney's character Ellen inhabits are unique and grand in their own rights. </p><p>I recall the first time I saw this film I quickly tried to research if the Back of the Moon Lodge was a real place and if that cabin was still standing. Nope, this amazing place was the handiwork of Ransford and Wheeler built on Bass Lake in Northern California, and it was, sadly, just a set. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="493" data-original-width="680" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTVcbEKkJo0VGec4Nr5NaJ6KLeU3rQ7C0DPkUcvfmvMsV9krI9bgmUnQXWg75jJS7uDzd72x6jtSiWMRZByC2V6qli_dBfxWAK85ALYRQzEuYBIAd89a_kYqpmbSc8d6lONs1lehBnko87mE0wB218wagSMsUOen--vEMjDdLFDG99ZIawpF4ZGeFr/w640-h464/FYjIkzTWAAcnwPH.jpeg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9eG6Pog9gN9jHFk9nMY-eDjuqe9ZBXGMQ-whgvdSE7bfzhE71D5lPkHzH5TNixCPvH4IEniSZ7aXV1A9u7Vy89WtuW9OxZBLVLPztPv6f1LrOTLG5urjKnBnD_Aa2gn3I1vwBvOFvEmabFJT8n2Xg1wZ6b75wBofyETaONUYYXhSJjb-Ws9FZTfA/w640-h480/Leave-Her-to-Heaven-Taos-House-sets-1.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="600" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6cbfuKwUs8r9p_6Db3l-3dGx04ZqoWYWG_ajZImcApgWSTveZTUEzb_YbkLnL0RKxlnXWbebRIkZKBhSWGqjCVNLLLWWLqJaYkMHDZti95AY47X0l2HVgxoCA4qtF8ZlrN8OkcSo3fP5eKANk-qlFeUrcQ8YZscs7cZ9OB8rB1HNQ_NfBlXh3cYUX/w640-h474/Leave-Her-to-Heaven-Taos-House-sets-19.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_f5H2bSp6s7ODSzRyEplQas6X61PJAVYhDJHN1CWs_p5KELefXr53M7oglO2e_BxbLmTuAuU5p5bvWbb-2rlMg4dP0gaSxJ0f1jWinXV9tkUQ3G2dQQAEspvPmEvEWd_txMj7iY0DP4aeeiXQ4LiXviYlBpPAU5P2Z0RdSjOnSQcH4jKkOgWv1qV/w640-h480/Leave-Her-to-Heaven-Taos-House-sets-15.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="600" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCryGwB-v0fGnLpyjl0pnLpW2lQiO1V1grNXqW4OK2fhUPUUOEH_hcu4tVWcgFk3mBaZV4R35pj6WB_1EgMD5hxNMTlL5KdO_FheRpK9V8fYX1BgiouiT8vnKifi5e2Ao5IXtgrjeIf68Ac64eXgUrldoDg8kIfmW9WKE8VvnJgbE10cAPnIZXerBL/w640-h508/Leave-Her-to-Heaven-Back-of-the-Moon-Lodge-1.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_EfAh5--0uqRz6_dJl7nu0bIQNwQo6Gi61zBlF2dhbzKq_3fmhniH7v_BbcLn8DNZbpwnftharRLIyoQpY8TXU6m3OYaSvUjQn4_mtLe4xYwYrC_m5ix3oWnXdeY4-JvizudI2bG_nuvdi0J9LU2sBbiFqB-nB337EGiAQfL5Kpxgdyo5fYqx_yX/w640-h480/Leave-Her-to-Heaven-Back-of-the-Moon-Lodge-3.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXwRagklsiSOxzlPO7IBTjxxDuioBWcjHHO_x7z4uVMOzHAL69GnmiWO43sC5kyMMGswlnecvwcIadUOidjOSPiDz0ZmikaR0w0NaZf5s36EWNsB0dz9W3_pXplv_dvbDvmQkwLBm7VLR0Lsrby6cMaIlFnvewJvvvHFw3xNdO6citFjeNjhGcqX5/w640-h480/Leave-Her-to-Heaven-Back-of-the-Moon-Lodge-34.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another huge favorite is the set from 1957's <a href="https://thesilverscreenaffair.blogspot.com/2011/05/desk-set.html" target="_blank">Desk Set </a>with Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Gig Young, and Joan Blondell. 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Perhaps because Wheeler had such a long standing career there were more images available. There must have been more cameras around him at the time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="251" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGc1IGaO4q7ltVVykJEW6Ke91dyIxg8XtOB9CoL8VUjljZz0HdDuEqeULlU5OHT03OlciG8uK7aiduKejHYSOfwVgAMtr0hfIRbGPwm539MRnoelJTwjopfSMX90o1BJzYyrz5b7hwoCNBL4wf7JHuKTzSqZCGrohINgTh2frNIShCsUkzf-b235YW/w400-h321/download%20(5).jpeg" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="205" data-original-width="246" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGQVMUhxEyRCzku_t4yliCGSSX6y4ws9A9byL7uoqoUJ5VPq5_QX342nFz9lQeYMOgOMJGMXnP3Z4WyS5kTDSmWVc3fdtjhytpX-yt2iskeUZUve-uvfh_D-M2LfnDRA2-DbuR5b67bkflN7ANGNvUMbyCsSDic4S-gdW9X4-1iKnYqhtS_jEV9ZMo/w400-h333/download%20(4).jpeg" width="400" /></div></div>Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-76268438225940474022023-01-30T23:14:00.004-08:002023-01-30T23:31:23.540-08:00King Vidor and The Citadel <p>Staying in the theme of the last film, The Patsy, comes another great by director King Vidor. Starring British actor Robert Donat and Ms. Rosalind Russell, and adapted by A.J. Cornin. Robert plays Andrew, a new doctor eager to make a difference and help people. His first assignment is to help the people in a poor town plagued by Typhoid Fever. He helps sick patients, revives a newborn, and starts to really think of himself as a doctor. He meets fellow physician Denny, played by Ralph Richardson, and they both come to the conclusion that the Typhoid is streaming from the water source. Denny has the bright idea to blow up the water system as a means to fix the bad water conditions and help the people. Andrew is thrown by Denny's adventure and risk taking, but in the end goes along with him. The plan works and the new water system prevents another outbreak. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="778" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh68DXgCmUYFX12VFkkimR63EnlLNUhPkp2zAlCPBpdoSL20xNNIo0XbR2f_vxoVG4KcHQ7ExxEj8AtUtFXhjlqT8YpoeC-_f4eHyRoRONLWQEYfDY8qZTSofimDinCEut9WLh1J-4YQtisCY0rJVMeP8jUHlXmApWBb3Ixs6hXGK_derVNOcZS0Azq/w308-h400/5-Figure3-1.png" width="308" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="640" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEs1p8yW7KLd3j9oQwE4j7z4A02r_eGU4iWLJpzf_Lw195HXepMVyXUFeJHBy-FcwhP59-FO0VToon0OLhKbDWZjvxGz7mxHN4DP4WisHOIg3rpJyraKP4GMSTYUSwKFhaXtAPD4ZHB5fHTU0HuV3KUe6352dWrX2M8CsA5YZrJhDepuHIrJ-_B_kH/w400-h261/Citadel-09.jpg" width="400" /></div><p>While treating a child with measles he encounters a pretty teacher named Christine. After a tiff about contagious kids staying home from school as opposed to coming to school sick and sitting in the corner with a glass of milk, the doctor and Christine meet up again when Christine ends up, naturally, sick. She should have listened to the good doctor!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZekIV4v0MbyrH1nCDrSEYPsKxoq_givEV7bVPJqkae2A34LhS_sX50DTLaZpxug7pWnJyZBWzrUbPSoiu2igZIwlYLciVJRsjmrMjmsbP1So8kXdmV4dm0q8Z1eMzhNucdr8zxS20J-b50humiz67X-SZSXLKll5wAFRCmsEk7pLUzXLGgygjcPCg/s880/MV5BM2JmNzczZmYtZjg2OS00NDNkLTlkMjAtNzYyYmJmZGNhOWM5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjA5MTAzODY@._V1_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="620" data-original-width="880" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZekIV4v0MbyrH1nCDrSEYPsKxoq_givEV7bVPJqkae2A34LhS_sX50DTLaZpxug7pWnJyZBWzrUbPSoiu2igZIwlYLciVJRsjmrMjmsbP1So8kXdmV4dm0q8Z1eMzhNucdr8zxS20J-b50humiz67X-SZSXLKll5wAFRCmsEk7pLUzXLGgygjcPCg/w400-h281/MV5BM2JmNzczZmYtZjg2OS00NDNkLTlkMjAtNzYyYmJmZGNhOWM5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjA5MTAzODY@._V1_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Andrew wants more to his trade and decides to take a job in a miner's town treating the workers. Trouble is, they want a married doctor. Andrew really wants the job, and has the hots for Christine, so he asks her to marry him, without even knowing her first name. Naturally, she says yes. They marry, and Andrew starts his new job. He quickly realizes that the miners are all sick with lung issues and after much research discovers they all share Tuberculosis due to the mining dust. Andrew wants to do tests and study these men, and makes the lungs his focus, even to write his findings in a medical journal. But most of the miners just want a sick pass so they don't have to go to work. Andrew sticks up for himself and his integrity, and in return the minors destroy his research and he and Christine's hard work about this lung disease. Andrew has no better choice than to resign.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjruFzJD6eMzFLx3xhL4im1CrR8W1Yq4T4qdeZrdvRSsbynNn8YWAKT32b1TQzJ1WedzxWrV0nSaegNbjDCZMC2-ePjywEI9hkFSDz9qJaGPvo2aK0f2iR5yDxJUUPZVgcIGZrUQ6EzqqSqJl_kR3y93a97tto8q34ukvagtiHKmZg50d-xQRFLF9FH" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="620" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjruFzJD6eMzFLx3xhL4im1CrR8W1Yq4T4qdeZrdvRSsbynNn8YWAKT32b1TQzJ1WedzxWrV0nSaegNbjDCZMC2-ePjywEI9hkFSDz9qJaGPvo2aK0f2iR5yDxJUUPZVgcIGZrUQ6EzqqSqJl_kR3y93a97tto8q34ukvagtiHKmZg50d-xQRFLF9FH=w400-h258" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The pair move to London in hopes of Andrew starting a practice and getting back on his feet. Trouble is, nobody is calling, and he and his wife fall on hard times. They befriend a restaurant owner next door who feeds and helps them when she can. During lunch one day, the doctor is finally beckoned to help a poor soul in need. The soul turns out to be a spoiled socialite who has a meltdown at the dress shop. Andrew slaps it out of her and takes her home. There he meets an old colleague Dr. Lawford played by a very young Rex Harrison. He invites him to his hospital where the nurses are hired for their looks, each hospital room looks like a suite at the Ritz, and doctors are treating the rich where the only ailment is hypochondria. </p><p>Andrew soon gets into the scam. He is making more money than he knows what to do with it, and he and Christine can finally enjoy the nicer things in life. However, Christine is on to him. When she sees Andrew receiving a huge check for just watching another doctor do surgery and questions him about it, she realizes he isn't doing more than telling his patients what they want to hear and getting paid for it. Christine longs for the days where her husband wanted to make a difference, and stood up for what was right. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9uZmo8J9mpQeJa0VVl6Y7sFQMRAj2bQC_sD_q4AJVtxnLql1MOKqR7qYzO4Qv957-TVKKDqt-uI2j2HQ2v5QJr9immv4GHs45shlJRs3IZAdj29iQZJOqfGW7_YaECTFqtebuEzdwRhTRfWiY6kIOw7yrR6KB4pPuxHmOrs_Q_HE3a-o_ibEJAbe/s1262/10-Figure6-1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="974" data-original-width="1262" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9uZmo8J9mpQeJa0VVl6Y7sFQMRAj2bQC_sD_q4AJVtxnLql1MOKqR7qYzO4Qv957-TVKKDqt-uI2j2HQ2v5QJr9immv4GHs45shlJRs3IZAdj29iQZJOqfGW7_YaECTFqtebuEzdwRhTRfWiY6kIOw7yrR6KB4pPuxHmOrs_Q_HE3a-o_ibEJAbe/w400-h309/10-Figure6-1.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvgjjVsolxl4Mpf7-XtD8R_y4RxJ9eMrmX1KkfG2lwofJf1jwusMrt4Os6vlOzQAGsrfibP5ExnH1VpnsSu73HF8t2UXtTLxDQJpY3Wf00G-LRCzR4JX9hnN52eWW7AEYyFiCGXg5mk05Ol4SbHBU4ti2bkFF43kWJOsoMOyxotUb6Gs6fZYAJRSx/s500/s-l500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="371" data-original-width="500" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvgjjVsolxl4Mpf7-XtD8R_y4RxJ9eMrmX1KkfG2lwofJf1jwusMrt4Os6vlOzQAGsrfibP5ExnH1VpnsSu73HF8t2UXtTLxDQJpY3Wf00G-LRCzR4JX9hnN52eWW7AEYyFiCGXg5mk05Ol4SbHBU4ti2bkFF43kWJOsoMOyxotUb6Gs6fZYAJRSx/w400-h296/s-l500.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I spy Rex Harrison 4th from right!</div><p>She tries to talk about it with Andrew, she even tells him she doesn't care to be rich and isn't happy. Andrew gets angry and storms off. Back at home, they run into old pal Denny. He has a plan to start a healthcare practice for anyone who can afford it with the best doctors, and invites Andrew on the team. Andrew scuffs at the idea, and while at their favorite lunch place hears about his old friend the restaurant owner share that her daughter is very sick and in the hospital with a condition Andrew is an expert in. He blows her off as well as he enjoys some cheese. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJthvAD0GtOBfDRfyPyV8DEpznQqxHazpXsB37QvmQWuCey8x7lcQlxvM9aUA9IvbCH47PDuUM8WrLI5tcelrUS35-1bgrswrUt5VklD0jUpG31B50SeNmzZqqvzHDZl1Fw9Qiio_EDiuPVUkhp5UnIM7sCuAV-irFyh4GiyaHz1sT_p17NyICOdc/s640/Citadel-03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJthvAD0GtOBfDRfyPyV8DEpznQqxHazpXsB37QvmQWuCey8x7lcQlxvM9aUA9IvbCH47PDuUM8WrLI5tcelrUS35-1bgrswrUt5VklD0jUpG31B50SeNmzZqqvzHDZl1Fw9Qiio_EDiuPVUkhp5UnIM7sCuAV-irFyh4GiyaHz1sT_p17NyICOdc/w400-h300/Citadel-03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>It seems everyone is aware of how much Andrew has changed. Denny is upset from being rebuffed and gets drunk off whisky. He shows up to tell Andrew what he really thinks about him and when he leaves he gets hit by a car. Andrew rushes to his side and takes him to the surgeon at the swanky hospital. The surgeon botches the surgery and Denny dies. Andrew is heartbroken. His best friend is dead due to incompetence. He realizes what he is involved with. Doctors who do nothing but collect a check and have no real care in helping people. Because of this they don't have the skills or knowledge to help anyone who is really in need. This tragic accident is just what Andrew needs to see what is really going on around him. Andrew must change if he wants to save his practice and his marriage and get back to being the doctor he used to be. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="946" data-original-width="1212" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfOGRDrqkpg7ykRUmFz-WDLmUZFT1AxYaQnQoc__Xhx6w837A1rSuN9PsSKT8ZWqu4qd312fIdBfW1IfkBmK-dEYMVa72QGleYlcYIfK2iiLFJ172ZmRVdkmQ-7ZGm7mSjJh57DzagX8HgvH254YSj2yi07sYMFcJOViuHUYYwXBB0EIKL93WfpoO/w400-h313/6-Figure4-1.png" width="400" /></div><p>Vidor and Donat both earned Oscar nominations, as did the screen writers. Let's talk about King Vidor for a moment. As I mentioned before, King directed an array of films that covered topics about real people. His films are heartwarming and full of human emotion. In The Citadel, when newbie doctor Andrew delivers a dead baby and doesn't give up to finally have the baby come to life, you can feel the relief and pride on screen. As Andrew leaves the residence, he exclaims to himself, "Dear God, I am a doctor." Vidor had the ability to draw the audience in and have empathy with his characters, a skill not all directors share. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHi0_z-a-zR8VNHkQe-rst7CJX8z6tylRZErRW-9fKUAWhicxP59rQqk2HcvrZtsNgCp6hg6DxKvlT7YbRqH-Qv5CN1-bGBebgIOwzdX55pMCW1-mNrYX42kE6dI81BWWp6_QabA-NvDDOZUODxv9_jNICnwdpFKCrpEcbzii6AEbuJUQ-UoZfrX4-/s1212/8-Figure5-1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="944" data-original-width="1212" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHi0_z-a-zR8VNHkQe-rst7CJX8z6tylRZErRW-9fKUAWhicxP59rQqk2HcvrZtsNgCp6hg6DxKvlT7YbRqH-Qv5CN1-bGBebgIOwzdX55pMCW1-mNrYX42kE6dI81BWWp6_QabA-NvDDOZUODxv9_jNICnwdpFKCrpEcbzii6AEbuJUQ-UoZfrX4-/w400-h311/8-Figure5-1.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>Vidor was born to Hungarian parents in Galveston, Texas. His work in show business started as a projectionist and eventually turned to script writing and directing for Boy City Film Company who made shorts focusing on American society issues. This might have influenced Vidor to tackle topics such as race, religion, and blue collar America. He eventually contracted with MGM and continued to make films into his eighties. </p><p>Rosalind Russell was on the brink of true fame when making The Citadel, with The Women and His Girl Friday releasing in 1939, and 1940. In this film, her character is sweet, supportive, and genuine as the wife of a doctor who has his ups and downs professionally. In the scene where the two meet in her classroom, he barges in while she is teaching and gives her the riot act. The class, full of about 8 year-olds, is perfectly still and silent the whole time. As a teacher I chuckled at this, as it is not in any way realistic, but cute nonetheless!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHiKysbJ81FbDN1T6AtruMC7Gran0-JuO0CFe9OHzFKq9MI9cxvyvB-OeddS6YToo7YMhACV5Q69KBJJ6cODGljPsoZ0E_FHSulb9tDgDtAe6TunrRGX9AnFjuo7WhXaaCB9-9RBc10n2ylT61qaotWYqynD3rQa3BrtZ-aUtsqZUlE8wLZkwCGEww/s1000/king-vidor-robert-donat-and-ralph-richardson-during-the-filming-of-the-citadel-1938,2435570.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="791" data-original-width="1000" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHiKysbJ81FbDN1T6AtruMC7Gran0-JuO0CFe9OHzFKq9MI9cxvyvB-OeddS6YToo7YMhACV5Q69KBJJ6cODGljPsoZ0E_FHSulb9tDgDtAe6TunrRGX9AnFjuo7WhXaaCB9-9RBc10n2ylT61qaotWYqynD3rQa3BrtZ-aUtsqZUlE8wLZkwCGEww/w400-h316/king-vidor-robert-donat-and-ralph-richardson-during-the-filming-of-the-citadel-1938,2435570.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">King, Robert, and Ralph on set</div>Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-26942388546352995782023-01-21T15:03:00.010-08:002023-01-30T23:33:22.946-08:00Marion Davies in The Patsy<p style="text-align: center;"> While I am not a huge fan of silent films, I do find one now and then that I love. This time it's The Patsy from 1928. Starring Marion Davies, with Orville Caldwell and veteran actress Marie Dressler, and director King Vidor at the helm.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNzLiP05ukOtDeZayt8eDxW4P0it9mLYkJEb9Z48HdIn9pYwiXP1R-bv-97H-FX2UmeIgYsT8uGuA8VVwYR2LjpP5mb5axirRQtaclone9hiUMOXszYp5IeCW9L4JThdisde-_AvIJZhUwLaWjBMolJ2sbYZWYTSJFFvj0SIb26XJEWV0wJMHI5Kjy/s480/the_patsy-681132915-large.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="480" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNzLiP05ukOtDeZayt8eDxW4P0it9mLYkJEb9Z48HdIn9pYwiXP1R-bv-97H-FX2UmeIgYsT8uGuA8VVwYR2LjpP5mb5axirRQtaclone9hiUMOXszYp5IeCW9L4JThdisde-_AvIJZhUwLaWjBMolJ2sbYZWYTSJFFvj0SIb26XJEWV0wJMHI5Kjy/w400-h334/the_patsy-681132915-large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Pat is the younger sister to Grace played by Jane Winton. Grace is beautiful and elegant, while Pat is young and innocent. One thing they do have in common is they both have the hots for Tony (Caldwell). Naturally he loves Grace. On top of this misfortune for Pat, her mother (Dressler) is a beast to her youngest daughter, and gives her grief for everything, including how she feels about her sister's beau. She is yelled at, forced to do chores, and even given the worst part of chicken at dinner. Her father, played by Dell Henderson, has compassion for Pat, and although he is too timid to stand up to his bossy wife, he supports her. </p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwq6wkTkaLsdDlyVe6gqa8tQy6Vron6X_sE2ltwZcb3uK-0qMTPqyd9EG5z2kIwAAYqpinpBSYBqzRTQTp0NaBo9ZuI2FmIGX-dsMs7NjrV4M5PFynnBkBLpsjFOLTSV2khBHXRfxSTupuWEMfZb4NQbldNkNHPkifIbhIZdophCjzcLAchen5TUW3/s1366/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.02.10%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwq6wkTkaLsdDlyVe6gqa8tQy6Vron6X_sE2ltwZcb3uK-0qMTPqyd9EG5z2kIwAAYqpinpBSYBqzRTQTp0NaBo9ZuI2FmIGX-dsMs7NjrV4M5PFynnBkBLpsjFOLTSV2khBHXRfxSTupuWEMfZb4NQbldNkNHPkifIbhIZdophCjzcLAchen5TUW3/w400-h225/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.02.10%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrH_LQj2N7sDhzyuxbUPg1ffhwG8nWm4p9cpfl_uMD_BkKtjihHPyH8doAg9Vr5DJQAK1y8T5r0rcG9ScT-FBdlcoCngyQi-vKDSsXAjzLdWal7oSEJI9LBKXnxSbTAt0TW3ap8vNZVmcEPwQhz7IVZlWYJozMedKjN8w9gWvmsAVyChnQw4Krz0Hi/s1366/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.02.47%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrH_LQj2N7sDhzyuxbUPg1ffhwG8nWm4p9cpfl_uMD_BkKtjihHPyH8doAg9Vr5DJQAK1y8T5r0rcG9ScT-FBdlcoCngyQi-vKDSsXAjzLdWal7oSEJI9LBKXnxSbTAt0TW3ap8vNZVmcEPwQhz7IVZlWYJozMedKjN8w9gWvmsAVyChnQw4Krz0Hi/w400-h225/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.02.47%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk11XAwqCpb8kQ0nsCJbjntnEu4Klsg9tlB3BIhkjtFIP6pclygIx-Xn0zrIvGckZVGCIRWD06CW97sv72OrKhd8g64NofiUcPVM_uDh_TQcvmB9zyfgtHNX4XmZ0Us16jhvyicI2bBYQR78mh2Qe8zu_JtH59hu8Omknvphw3_VYny-bnRdYrtoT1/s1366/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.03.21%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk11XAwqCpb8kQ0nsCJbjntnEu4Klsg9tlB3BIhkjtFIP6pclygIx-Xn0zrIvGckZVGCIRWD06CW97sv72OrKhd8g64NofiUcPVM_uDh_TQcvmB9zyfgtHNX4XmZ0Us16jhvyicI2bBYQR78mh2Qe8zu_JtH59hu8Omknvphw3_VYny-bnRdYrtoT1/w400-h225/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.03.21%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkkzXcwFUjL1FZJxWTAAf7AtMzCzJxOn626d-rjblZkQkGlCAq3zeRsK_iHun-Tsvz_P_H-d9F3_saojD7coBkWUQ8Ywnqz4GPWUPkhM2Xz-CuDyu84s2amM-nCSlVI7fr7Gubpa20JQijNzPNpxky5IY8kb-P6afA1NaIn2cwMPyUJAWI46MOKYI8/s1366/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.03.39%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkkzXcwFUjL1FZJxWTAAf7AtMzCzJxOn626d-rjblZkQkGlCAq3zeRsK_iHun-Tsvz_P_H-d9F3_saojD7coBkWUQ8Ywnqz4GPWUPkhM2Xz-CuDyu84s2amM-nCSlVI7fr7Gubpa20JQijNzPNpxky5IY8kb-P6afA1NaIn2cwMPyUJAWI46MOKYI8/w400-h225/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.03.39%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: center;">On the night of a fancy outing, Grace steals Pat's new coat, and once at dinner, she is stuck watching her sister and Tony together while her mother insists she leave them alone. Along comes playboy Billy (Lawrence Gray) and quickly Grace is smitten.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7F7Rn3D_uCagk_pWg14cVWhJWZVRTs6rKa0eMe52SR5cB4B7pXsTmpjudGaYQHMOJPqFnmre7L7Au052mY6spyD0c2rh6jvbo6rb5b34L7yMN2bxHyIlX9zVoeESPN508w2CY2eES5UZHY2JzN0LBrDbO9kpjn19_nGqaghsvMer0VGaZspYSB7nZ/s1366/Screenshot%202023-01-21%202.50.05%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7F7Rn3D_uCagk_pWg14cVWhJWZVRTs6rKa0eMe52SR5cB4B7pXsTmpjudGaYQHMOJPqFnmre7L7Au052mY6spyD0c2rh6jvbo6rb5b34L7yMN2bxHyIlX9zVoeESPN508w2CY2eES5UZHY2JzN0LBrDbO9kpjn19_nGqaghsvMer0VGaZspYSB7nZ/w400-h225/Screenshot%202023-01-21%202.50.05%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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She is ready to dance. Her cute antics remind me of Charlie Chaplin in Gold Rush when he plays with dinner rolls. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjug12G5oDDvndE8s9x2iXCz91GFm1G4eNhohSkOxruBCTdEq_XParjL7-JEys7q3pDy4WoQd_j7otrfLEGbD1rm5i0oHfbV_QrMqqI33J_rXYP_S58qzwnNaTmJ1leq1CRPsCHBAGVZ44Bl3g0MZ5Bxo8FIoVLVv06t0eVWWsRVqgRQtCMPluq70vm/s1366/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.18.48%20PM.png"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjug12G5oDDvndE8s9x2iXCz91GFm1G4eNhohSkOxruBCTdEq_XParjL7-JEys7q3pDy4WoQd_j7otrfLEGbD1rm5i0oHfbV_QrMqqI33J_rXYP_S58qzwnNaTmJ1leq1CRPsCHBAGVZ44Bl3g0MZ5Bxo8FIoVLVv06t0eVWWsRVqgRQtCMPluq70vm/w400-h225/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.18.48%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxfqvtMIILAGEL4IGmByGsfcZ0rJAgg9DCsxjJv28uXiIDSFiWNBzO3Rb5ftAFN7Isst_HR22AJ8lEdMPqqVoVVbghEGDTvF5oTYq5NKsFJLspcS1MLMpE6REmp3gak1A3vvknoxK7-p9E72alBo7KuLZClqBSo5qW5a-JrQUVdrQvaTUxZMb03gu/s480/hqdefault.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="480" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxfqvtMIILAGEL4IGmByGsfcZ0rJAgg9DCsxjJv28uXiIDSFiWNBzO3Rb5ftAFN7Isst_HR22AJ8lEdMPqqVoVVbghEGDTvF5oTYq5NKsFJLspcS1MLMpE6REmp3gak1A3vvknoxK7-p9E72alBo7KuLZClqBSo5qW5a-JrQUVdrQvaTUxZMb03gu/w400-h300/hqdefault.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tony is not amused, but dances with Pat so he can spy on Grace, who eventually leaves the party on Billy's boat. 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Billy comes over and he and Grace start canoodling, which makes Pat angry knowing what she is doing to Tony.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEids9WtHQ37FqXJVacBCdLh0_d7iDuncg90ip4d7W9bGPjISkv5h1oc0quIb0IuXY-dVWCEYLcRqJfgCvOYTJPNWmgXr_Hpk3A4ovP1BGmfk9hyhzCID-IhyCON4GwklfRVFbNA60xhpktjffKK_Inyh-s5yjCiYmLKPwIp4TqNxOeUZkf_UWbUpzhD/s1366/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.40.41%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEids9WtHQ37FqXJVacBCdLh0_d7iDuncg90ip4d7W9bGPjISkv5h1oc0quIb0IuXY-dVWCEYLcRqJfgCvOYTJPNWmgXr_Hpk3A4ovP1BGmfk9hyhzCID-IhyCON4GwklfRVFbNA60xhpktjffKK_Inyh-s5yjCiYmLKPwIp4TqNxOeUZkf_UWbUpzhD/w400-h225/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.40.41%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFUrT_T7WnyjPJHhPBuY5l_w8A3pRCkUQQthXnueBN1_I_shfyUVJbmb26S0FQLXl3ZP_tm_ljd_eJrjdAMcxdxE9PwAqJqwk5y1fc6lcfnjfeLt8WV68n-W4bcMgJ8LkBxuFE0t35trmXFsYXA0-lQKYQpnHRO7VCVmOX7nEK5-CGvsiXOS_LfhX/s1366/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.41.22%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFUrT_T7WnyjPJHhPBuY5l_w8A3pRCkUQQthXnueBN1_I_shfyUVJbmb26S0FQLXl3ZP_tm_ljd_eJrjdAMcxdxE9PwAqJqwk5y1fc6lcfnjfeLt8WV68n-W4bcMgJ8LkBxuFE0t35trmXFsYXA0-lQKYQpnHRO7VCVmOX7nEK5-CGvsiXOS_LfhX/w400-h225/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.41.22%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3JHkf0Tf9324nPnw3BYvj-lvH8mPzQNojzOXrGnA7O3gfZlSzaEr6_nk9MC3EhhsO416NMhC3D5r2zYBPMlq1NtJtCBZN6afGR4Y-xGMTa8eJlMmYTqZVMfcwPoC1Zo_6rcq1CeW0qL2v0TrzfDuP8zdPPzbDymlnuaH5Pol52o-Ba9sJuQnLilC/w400-h225/Screenshot%202023-01-21%201.41.59%20PM.png" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5wgSqRHP0x9rga5qGxu9h0YhNSkZY5a7Zz_-_eBXWWuZo0EOAPw0q5j4ATpD0ZLcjLqL58SQ_PFHkGn52zIPTqVYB0gZrlni2hx9SM_nwQgKiu3CyRQXJqxjBpX3-MXziESkZBUF2yVuyOOd1xzhANV-N7zRqpdIBoRGaUpjy52Bq5d5IEYb-VgE/s1366/Screenshot%202023-01-19%207.11.26%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5wgSqRHP0x9rga5qGxu9h0YhNSkZY5a7Zz_-_eBXWWuZo0EOAPw0q5j4ATpD0ZLcjLqL58SQ_PFHkGn52zIPTqVYB0gZrlni2hx9SM_nwQgKiu3CyRQXJqxjBpX3-MXziESkZBUF2yVuyOOd1xzhANV-N7zRqpdIBoRGaUpjy52Bq5d5IEYb-VgE/w400-h225/Screenshot%202023-01-19%207.11.26%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As soon as they take off to who knows where, Tony comes looking to show Grace his building plans. Pat covers for Grace, and convinces Tony to show her what he is working on instead. They end up spending some time together, and Tony starts to consider Pat as more than just a kid sister. They sneak a kiss, but mother sees and is mad. 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Grace overhears Pat and father talking about how she feels. Grace isn't interested in Tony anymore, but convinces Tony to give her a lift to the yacht club, where Pat finds out. Pat gets the bright idea to go over to Billy's house, but when she gets there, he is passed out. She tries to get his attention by impersonating some well known ladies, but to no avail. Tony gets word and tells Pat he would not want any girl who finds herself at Billy's house. 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An argument ensues and Pat's mother has to beg for forgiveness. While Pat is happy her parents have reconciled, she is still sad about her love for Tony, when sure enough, he turns up asking if she wants him or Billy. 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Vidor holds the record for the longest directorial career, spanning 67 years. His body of work includes The Crowd, Hallelujah, Comrade X, Northwest Passage, The Fountainhead, and War and Peace to name a few. He also was uncredited for directing the tornado and Somewhere Over the Rainbow scenes in The Wizard of Oz. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marion, notorious for her decades-long affair with William Randolph Hearst, had a fruitful career of her own. Hearst would support her career emotionally and financially, but her talent was apparent nonetheless. She was known for being incredibly kind to work with, even to go as far as paying for crew members medical bills if they got sick. She would go on to marry Horace Brown after Hearst's death, and was a philanthropist until she died in 1961 at the age of 64. Marie Dressler was on the downward end of her career until signing up to act in The Patsy. The success of this film brought her career back, and she worked on 20 films following, including Anna Christie with Greta Garbo, and was part of the all-star cast of Dinner At Eight.</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-21136989288259350972023-01-08T14:32:00.005-08:002023-01-08T14:54:48.516-08:00King Creole 1958<p>Today is Elvis Presley's birthday! I am not a huge Elvis fan, but I am a fan of his work in 1958's King Creole. Shot in black and white in New Orleans (and Paramount, naturally), this film shows Elvis as a true actor. With Michael Curtiz directing and Hal B. Wallis producing you can't go wrong. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMUYh7K5T5To1T_llc-GBegIEixyo_9SMjRpn5kqs7zA-QJ7MFocX75qXJ5AjuKopU29FIBlTUp69mEoE9VD8FrOEmq6xFSrft6YImhuZ8Q90tflDUUqgcNcR9R5IVA5QwRN51C06-gO4pMPSTSexZie3GgTe3EgukvC56oVKQr8lgYsCYYHD_s_DJ/s2922/King_Creole_poster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2922" data-original-width="1884" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMUYh7K5T5To1T_llc-GBegIEixyo_9SMjRpn5kqs7zA-QJ7MFocX75qXJ5AjuKopU29FIBlTUp69mEoE9VD8FrOEmq6xFSrft6YImhuZ8Q90tflDUUqgcNcR9R5IVA5QwRN51C06-gO4pMPSTSexZie3GgTe3EgukvC56oVKQr8lgYsCYYHD_s_DJ/w412-h640/King_Creole_poster.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elvis plays Danny, a high school student who just can't seem to graduate due to his "bad attitude". He tries hard but finds work more important than school due to the fact that his mom passed away and his dad can't seem to hold a job. Working at a night club, he finds himself helping Ronnie, played by Carolyn Jones. You might know her as Morticia from the original Addam's Family. Shes being pushed around and Danny steps in. Before they part she drops him off at school and demands a kiss. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJiK0bG1SSMmN9MKGN-QBWBqmETzWoBi6n1rtcby2U9pXl9gBcQ1A8uvoFvwRRAnJr9jod8A5W76lKDiXdCFn-ozcZeQvZtDu79MCG-Y7k89RNwIH5J_t01cf3oOhauI91hSYe6EvGVv2UwsccMTU4lBkMpb7CXo52Sgi-F5zYGavS-qA4tnAySjLN/s400/955-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJiK0bG1SSMmN9MKGN-QBWBqmETzWoBi6n1rtcby2U9pXl9gBcQ1A8uvoFvwRRAnJr9jod8A5W76lKDiXdCFn-ozcZeQvZtDu79MCG-Y7k89RNwIH5J_t01cf3oOhauI91hSYe6EvGVv2UwsccMTU4lBkMpb7CXo52Sgi-F5zYGavS-qA4tnAySjLN/w640-h400/955-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAPWLMSh0YiS0HZrcuw45B_QC8KepoJo9UDFPj8nVomGstT4HEh_wveAP0kuP8lWiLhiCB3j5f8RhmT6QSROfLhzZ_Abvh-_qcdLdTEZbw8tdY8Zr0VoS66KWtoH80qL7yrsQJyQ_9i5bqXRXn_XrmfUjPe6bxuPTGNcoZ5Orl2qsGuAZnD84848cE/s645/KingCreole-School.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="645" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAPWLMSh0YiS0HZrcuw45B_QC8KepoJo9UDFPj8nVomGstT4HEh_wveAP0kuP8lWiLhiCB3j5f8RhmT6QSROfLhzZ_Abvh-_qcdLdTEZbw8tdY8Zr0VoS66KWtoH80qL7yrsQJyQ_9i5bqXRXn_XrmfUjPe6bxuPTGNcoZ5Orl2qsGuAZnD84848cE/w640-h412/KingCreole-School.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Danny learns his dad got a job at the pharmacy. Later that night, Danny is working the club when he runs into Ronnie and learns she's the arm candy of big wig club owner Maxie Fields played splendidly by Walter Matthau. Maxie insists Danny sing for the club and he does, wowing the crowd. Rival club owner Charlie (Paul Stewart) hears Danny and offers him a job at his club, the King Creole. 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She wears a banana costume very reminiscent of Josephine Baker and struts around with bananas hanging from her suit and palm tree props. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="380" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1M5Af_eN5hif4CiFI-MMblpwYefaTYSNYUStqb-qRSuHxTYnYuI9Q84DOQUhrPYYDBJN6luJ7G2pF12mww3oJiKsSHe3ItpvHvK-woTJyJhlxSSLgfhgNyeJXNcFcPuzSobpET4n6Tk3gFnFK0o5x3V_AdcoliLqzSOhbK2kfQ2mq0vsj0GVlFEjd/s320/4387_B.jpg" width="320" /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdrAKD_E-cuK4uwzzc_aZB45q92PxNqaTBrKIao1HFg6AgPFPhv4KfRlmu6zVO5kFdKply_HyGd9d3FfioymDjYag2hAoRpb9Vc0SPEEDoLfoCRK6kLWC4rMvJtajOE1MtTDRiXCnkKuWf4RzYOxxaiU2hkdNgFGPfjq6YJOTeG6b9PoWRODcvdDJ/s3000/01-josephine-birthday.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="1926" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdrAKD_E-cuK4uwzzc_aZB45q92PxNqaTBrKIao1HFg6AgPFPhv4KfRlmu6zVO5kFdKply_HyGd9d3FfioymDjYag2hAoRpb9Vc0SPEEDoLfoCRK6kLWC4rMvJtajOE1MtTDRiXCnkKuWf4RzYOxxaiU2hkdNgFGPfjq6YJOTeG6b9PoWRODcvdDJ/s320/01-josephine-birthday.webp" width="205" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wanting to make some extra cash, Danny meets the local scrappy gang who work for Maxie. They ask Danny to serenade the Five and Dime while they go in and steal. The plan works and Danny meets counter girl Nellie (played by Dolores Hart). She is as sweet as they come and has no problem telling Danny how she feels about him. She feels a lot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="174" data-original-width="290" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEAmu57BN-dAU0_Xi58kS28fVObWbOA6WP6HfEZugGt-rZZnQhyuhb984Qhby77TSVUNpTj6yCFIRj5U0TOW7r5ZI4QB3tqDWeCA5nMX2pguH-RBi6a9eG0U6gsttXv2x_C1XzlMw1DyaVe8ZP_Eyb5Eh45j5e9mXqBYBDFDG7F3yTd6L5J7UBrqtJ/w640-h384/download%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="702" height="525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv06mWE0Fe7mgBT7ONTUyPtmPzI_snqhKaZBURfqggoPLIQNRhEErQvXNEH1f9EgM5XpjPJQsLfgBV7C0mFcKRyaawNXpeOAySZKs975rDqywohNI2i3YLbslu4rFvIh-sJBIs-8_G7Q6sTFR5Fy3Y1Omi9oUx6QxMW2zBzc3vvlDUFLvBnuVvzgHg/w640-h525/74d94c5601c1d2745fbea0a1e6a1df6a--king-creole-elvis-presley.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-oFDUR-NDow-foHmZEp6Cl-MWM-UBYwfbtdNbUMxti938K7J5Wbu0c0nZkpnV1jJ5nFBojS3-BbDVTaqBFhGCPhRWg8FqEs6163YomgD1UVnZAoPyhgug3Hr3xwfSPN28gKk9N5ke450CUHPJyvnfcfToF6rPu1dv05GdYybFS6SmCePFk33Zcdl/w640-h362/1024full-king-creole-screenshot.jpg" width="640" /></div><br />Soon Danny finds him self seeing Nellie and Ronnie, and playing nightly at The King Creole. Maxie doesn't like the hype and forces Danny to work for him. In the mean time, Danny's dad is getting pushed around at work and the gang decides to mug the boss and steal his cash. Danny is in on the gig too, but things go wrong and Danny's dad is the one hurt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="850" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsOqKglRpLxfBD7dAdknfgEqbG-8KnC42K8a5vCbmFosgkIv4Mj_B1ble0FqLxnsmDHY1-2-4hPUXVuvT5dacBI1sA3pdVpfOKXnpCgKexrnqQ_Ge9JqVkZ9KTs8NMEUBA4mhe6PGAURcCkLS8YG0DFYTB82Fix6MPMuj30G4g4uSqM_9FVFVRSK5/w640-h380/King-Creole.webp" width="640" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilEKK1MpGxppXcmV5WHeth9Qym5GTDQmSsscyxpfyq7CUMpw6LsiLEk6ChHZfUXXTAhB97nRVF1uBnV__8Kz2XHUcOmD78XxLjc4i84uhweqFgiPxs0v199Qh5oQkmJtuRPfVq-2ZZS5THARRMuEaMQnGWniK6CppSl1289TBKTDYxCeHzsEkGgvu7/w640-h360/kingcreole2020-05-17-18h44m59s481.png" width="640" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="520" data-original-width="650" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5G19EZ3W2bukqGaHNxy_9sctr6vSZsXtu-8jPeSKzUuvQgRbRTBYbNwkKj3laNP-enGHh5zNWNrnodWWl6MRPKotCpOtLvnMfxlpn2YKLfPW1hOk1lD0-CSm_mF7ptChr5bnWCz_I-M_Cav9vxomcSokO_ZEiTzgpbbNzTxxXG9D2iiTRdBGpVQS/w640-h512/elviskingcreole_26.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Danny needs to get away. The pressure from Maxie is too heavy and Nellie wants to get more serious. He ends up Ronnie's beach house and they plan a future away from Maxie. Will their plan work? What about Nellie? You'll have to watch to see what happens next.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="549" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVZuaBrWgYqsEoERnlorGW_WEKeKIXSAnCziCx3FSZvNFX8_w62Oc6LA8dYAc8_sN5ISeRXzW909SrTQTcxzqFHQABM4JOarCE-IqNTUMLr7kIh9ayT9Cy_9CS6AcZJ2X56uxku0ANoF_GkcMiATjXHM7i5mqi5h080oQb8GA-TwkwtvMuqdSfmUuQ/w640-h628/MV5BYzg0ODNhODAtZjE1Zi00MmE3LTljN2ItNWEwYTg1NzNjMTg5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTgzOTAxMzA@._V1_.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The soundtrack to this film is great, with Elvis singing many numbers like "New Orleans", "Dixieland Rock", and "Hard-Headed Woman" along with an opening song, "Crawfish" sung with Kitty White that starts the movie out strong. Some thought he would be nominated for an Oscar for his roll but that didn't pan out. Ten days after the film wrapped, Elvis entered the army and started basic training. Nellie played by Dolores Hart left Hollywood several years after this film was made and became a nun, and is the Reverend Mother at a Monastery in Connecticut. In a documentary about her life, she was asked why she left her acting career of 16 years for the church. She responded, "God is bigger than Elvis". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFSGVmUlLxx8Fq9hIkWRajNBhJygJ2qPtjsLT8W6gMbUsb7yqpxW29LtDKwdfENInemlGp9oBzIyniv6ETKj3yU9lgbsPoqgas62reLzVgtKIzHyBcRuzVsE9Tr0likIUz7yva4Wjfw6QoR9ydsSQ-2EyiY78yfa9ZzOhmbHzdUzFUxKW5GsdIcKhQ/w400-h240/26ARTSCT2-articleLarge.webp" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">James Dean was supposed to snag this role but Hal B. Wallis wanted Elvis for his musical abilities. Elvis's manager, the Colonel Tom Parker, was very against him playing Danny, but eventually he got the role. Elvis was known to spend more time with the crew and extras hanging out an playing music than sitting in his dressing room. Walter Mathau was the "veteran" actor on set and was told by Michael Curtiz that he was a high priced actor but to act like a low priced actor. Elvis asked him for advice on the set which Walter obliged. Filming proved to be tricky with rain delays and the daily mob that formed outside the Roosevelt Hotel where Elvis and others were staying. Shooting proved difficult too to due to the large onlooking crowds. Elvis was document as saying this was the favorite of all his films. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="645" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQTxy2-tIU8LgZIFE74LAyMay3f3tgutUHYSBQpuwyJlZHUsPQ8jeYp0WXfqx-RWNUvu6uJNoRqP5gBqygSvkD8p24M6PMIZ1l4XEu-ffouFlDaelCbq-iWs2NxUHPX1OmS9-QaikgHQKSGpGE3R8FPxmi3jFptjH9-c89nm-PvzURrzvfwUjPuFT/w640-h412/KingCreole-Lake.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="1972" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKQA9neHtekzxA59nM78jufiaNY_HI0iAVMLav_7Rz-VLWb9VXmYCEfuQbCG3hQ5Nq0aLLEmlnPPW34hy8mhXdiGDG0OAOAoYsQAkgI36xwHiEsGUYfRy9Mjmi6MNRPmXne6WYNOUgOSi61VZyoxQXHn55OxDSA02Ppqj3fodpDgSenoUAYidcbnWW/w484-h640/MV5BMjg2Mzc5NTktNTNmNy00YzAxLWE3YTUtYmY1NzViMWMxNTI3XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0Nzk5NzM4._V1_.jpg" width="484" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-20385042875132749372023-01-03T21:32:00.005-08:002023-01-03T22:26:03.802-08:00Box Office Poison<div style="text-align: center;">Ready for your daily trivia: what do Kay Francis, Joan Crawford, Katharine Hepburn, and Mae West all have in common? If you were going to say that these gals, including Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich were all at one time tagged as box office poison, you are correct! While MGM had a stellar year in 1939 with films such as Gone With the Wind, Wizard of Oz, and The Women to name a few, just a year prior the industry was not as stable. The war was looming, and studios were dumping loads of cash into stars hoping to get a huge return, and some just weren't. Katharine Hepburn had success with Holiday co-starting Cary Grant, but other films such as Break of Hearts, and A Woman Rebels flopped. Mae West had made loads of dough for Paramount and wanted $300,000 a film, but they weren't drawing in the crowds like they used to. </div><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="406" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeJQlWu9DNCb44Z8X6ExvmFSceLG5iNsfPKogXdV1UEVHUpSuaGv_uIfpnLysi6sod9v_e2-GNwHdKWin-O475QRvkY5R23UzwSFKdLjFYM5OAxe3TouJUKgxUKrfwPPPSFBld2sCps34dDWOUNIOlfAlIp7clfHPxuvWyk6dCWbynzjKJ6rsX13uq=w318-h400" style="text-align: left;" width="318" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="883" data-original-width="711" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOLZ26bULpFh9dr07QUMzE5uZH4eRcCDKR0i9SIOhFiLpwzaZljssgueNP8LUG62XMfojvb3t-lA4TFhSTXLRGMErjzghM03f_4527NRyb0fzFzHIhijbCO_jtIDwVs6MUQ4ecol_xTq6Oo15iZDlUusnh_IsHj8nqopmzEDnNO06Pgoxvln9yv-nQ=w322-h400" width="322" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><img alt="" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="208" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy9RLeGU6S1UqfMzjlYZrfSPxuuy6ZJ4pfMQe2SbAvxT_i_qR3_rK3iCTHFH55gdSuSflVlq_LhPiQ0yjPekR1V0JmagpYXh-1fqGFMMFknM-XaroSo-nEjHTSgBHqYX6hUju02MJjLurGEl5JEiibnG1_s8RUXwyoUsoQ6YPgI859RjUQCp7cQepj=w277-h400" style="text-align: left;" width="277" /><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></p><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">On May 3, 1938, the Independent Theater Owners Association published an ad in the Hollywood Reporter naming names and letting all of Hollywood know just what they felt about big stars with big salaries who's movies were "drawing in nil". Harry Brandt was responsible for the ad and didn't stop there. He went on to add to his star list in an article for the Independent Film Journal including Norma Shearer and Delores Del Rio, and even added some men to the list, John Barrymore and strangely Fred Astaire. While it's true Barrymore was having a hard time with alcohol and could not read his lines without cue cards, Fred Astaire had a relevant career that would see more highs than lows. </span><p> <img alt="" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXuZFY7PGATl97AJFIdUYmBpTz5hw73BzotwzTSeQ98OAClHIqW_RWSG_riDRGBAU947_18FhArG0FVJl8q7hYdkLI-KH19-jm26YWuWWaXotHdJjOaqv4HJrgWtknba5bknTdwHqqAtmBQ6BCDY4liYzoh-v7ouUwY1yKhEbhY4v2bc8Mzs0zwI_G=w300-h400" style="text-align: center;" width="300" /><span style="text-align: center;"> </span> <img alt="" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="649" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSFfV0Ye7MG8Wd6CO-bB5dCg6F7ubWLsXwklPxey06VUn4GzcooOvJi_KlVKZPNaBbdtkX27VxYOT7VHjY60w6k7M3y8FPGOTfhCWBjkTrwSKucLMGUlsPVrrX-FGT-d02Giz9E6RLLwNMxrRnit8nxuo76l9jfDoYAH6gbbiIC0rmMIK36UL_6r3u=w325-h400" style="text-align: center;" width="325" /> <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="387" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgG7bZ5Xk0KqGW4fj5Zpip1Bj-PZyr0Uo6OeOA_d59dnvnZHMCReAZellDOZQdpXgaGQatpk9CeF8DUqqVBFsvZmZMLO0IBf-PLdo9vKiWg0F3kPD-UPMmnZrvMXdlxmmn3S13NiWLrRXOjU2s_oTRCikMAsifRj5vy-zRUz1szFB5LXrkySw4boT9n=w310-h400" style="text-align: center;" width="310" /><span style="text-align: center;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">When the ITOA published in the Hollywood Reporter, it took the industry little time to notice. Before long the news was everywhere and started affecting contract negotiations and salaries. Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons even got in the mix. But in the end it didn't make much difference to some stars who continued to have lasting solid careers in Hollywood. It was just momentary ruckus that got Hollywood in a tizzy. Looking back decades later and who was "box office poison" it might be a bit comical as Katharine Hepburn, Fred Astaire, and Joan Crawford won Oscars later in their career, with Katharine winning 4 and being nominated 12 times. Way to pull out of the trenches!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="607" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLRVqqOIexCsw02tDw2zuKslx8K8J51C1NKdGQrbXjnIk5z5ZFaqICmEhgJNN5HgZLxbqmIFiqgRXfMlvVzo4Mi21bLM-7gD_EP03njxvATLDbY8naZUxGDBDirCjl8ZYlVNFN6VlG-LbcdSdqaYK3UxgCGdrw0S2FgrEt_hqoPOzIm1cZQx8n_WIn=w385-h400" width="385" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="237" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimy5pHGMxxFJh2g2_qOQ1xTEL1hRNxWAK2toJx7ziF_eu6agnzLJGSCjJbeZKdTbLmNU0Yg-kfS3oe660Zk2i3deFe7j9kku4ORVfBzWeHfMVRLa7bxvzR7PPHI9OjXUL_qVLGGc42U-dcaMYYLeIlRvjGiXhVHGB6GQopcIuccw0eDpdGfZ0245bD=w400-h359" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-6508157138298895812022-12-26T12:51:00.004-08:002023-01-21T17:40:50.272-08:001940's My Favorite Wife<div style="text-align: center;">What better for a lazy day after Christmas than to watch my favorite player Cary Grant in the adorable film My Favorite Wife. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ztKLlRHQmrI/ThXNSbYrHLI/AAAAAAAABfg/u3TM1wowWg0/s1600/936full-my-favorite-wife-poster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ztKLlRHQmrI/ThXNSbYrHLI/AAAAAAAABfg/u3TM1wowWg0/s640/936full-my-favorite-wife-poster.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4d-kFP_bl5M/ThXOaFhaxjI/AAAAAAAABgM/_ncQmEV-Rmg/s640/my-favorite-wife-title-still.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Grant plays Nick, a widow ready to remarry to Bianca, played by Gail Patrick. The two hit the courthouse to marry but Nick realizes he has to clear up some business. Wife number one was Ellen (Irene Dunne) who died seven years back in a shipwreck leaving Nick and twin babies to fend for themselves. Ready to move one, he needs to dissolved his first marriage by having her declared officially dead before he can get hitched again. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-crjaPgMIDko/ThXOSwLa5-I/AAAAAAAABf0/N5YYVEu08y4/w400-h300/MFW+-+4.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just as the new couple starts their honeymoon, Ellen returns. She tells her mother-in-law that she was stranded on a deserted island and was rescued. She is ready to see her family, but learns of her hubby's new marriage. They are even staying in the same hotel as they once did! Ellen goes to find Nick and they have a brief encounter. Nick finally sees his old bride - he thinks - and before he can find out for sure, Ellen plays a prank by sending the newly weds champagne before he can get downstairs to understand what is happening. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B9bwq4BqgBQ/ThXOVwKFTMI/AAAAAAAABgE/ZFQVUIUaQNA/s1600/my-favorite-wife-783955l-imagine.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="279" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B9bwq4BqgBQ/ThXOVwKFTMI/AAAAAAAABgE/ZFQVUIUaQNA/w400-h279/my-favorite-wife-783955l-imagine.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">While Nick tries to rationalize what he just saw, Bianca is ready to get this vacation started. Nick is confused. He loves his wife but thought she was dead, like, really dead, but he also has a new bride. He gets Ellen her own hotel room so they can talk.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6PQtiZH_p7Q/ThXOTr7GZ_I/AAAAAAAABf4/qWeH6wIeNek/s1600/My+Favorite+Wife+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6PQtiZH_p7Q/ThXOTr7GZ_I/AAAAAAAABf4/qWeH6wIeNek/w400-h300/My+Favorite+Wife+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What the hell, Ellen?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nick is going to tell Bianca but he chickens out. He avoids her and calls her from the payphone in the lobby pretending to be on a plane. She obviously doesn't buy it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1cXF6cdv6z4/ThXOlWZT_EI/AAAAAAAABgY/X5CvD1sNmpk/s1600/wife12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1cXF6cdv6z4/ThXOlWZT_EI/AAAAAAAABgY/X5CvD1sNmpk/w400-h296/wife12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ellen goes to their home and tries to build a relationship with the children who don't know yet they she's their mother. When Nick returns home Ellen finds our he has not yet told Bianca the truth about who she is. Ellen is angry, but to be civilized, she pretends to be an old southern friend.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-beGVjEY0Z4E/ThZUkZ5TUeI/AAAAAAAABgg/zK42KP0eC2g/s1600/d2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-beGVjEY0Z4E/ThZUkZ5TUeI/AAAAAAAABgg/zK42KP0eC2g/w400-h300/d2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nick hears during their conversation that Ellen was not alone on the island. His jealousy soars. He gets mad at Ellen as she says, "Well Nicky, it wasn't like it was arranged." Nick wants to spy on this mystery man for he is <i>also </i>staying at the same hotel. To his dismay Nick discovers the man his wife spent the last seven years with in seclusion isn't a toad but a heartthrob. He watches in astonishment as his wife's island mate Stephen (played by Randolph Scott) does some fancy ring work as he dives in the hotel pool. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirNGH-IoRc6BZupxGdAwSXtp1vtSwiLwrPtGS0LUcQjWnkkKEmRKYfUSzkGnKFyy_3fngaaUEauNIqrrBs-Qr7vmp41MjuKUuGhjya7ClxQsr9fsepcUjo--Qm2IAjLlrXAXzMw5n7dAHGnmHG_rJRPo2_tE8-eSGmdXtXplcCSjF_C85wEf35x_4Y" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="764" data-original-width="1024" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirNGH-IoRc6BZupxGdAwSXtp1vtSwiLwrPtGS0LUcQjWnkkKEmRKYfUSzkGnKFyy_3fngaaUEauNIqrrBs-Qr7vmp41MjuKUuGhjya7ClxQsr9fsepcUjo--Qm2IAjLlrXAXzMw5n7dAHGnmHG_rJRPo2_tE8-eSGmdXtXplcCSjF_C85wEf35x_4Y=w400-h299" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivyZbGacUtFoq70Z0w_nZRf2_NDjtBG4y0eYp0Upjn2GjSwNFOr6caB6SE-tu-84x0AtZOfp5knlCoKzRK0BvOd0oBtEkLGwoJZa6GIzR5I0hu44gLuQ2sImRjoLsazTtpOH-wYR4l2_L81QHjrOvq0RJjoY9d-VkxLdEG6ee72S1-4MB2i_swaPQ7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivyZbGacUtFoq70Z0w_nZRf2_NDjtBG4y0eYp0Upjn2GjSwNFOr6caB6SE-tu-84x0AtZOfp5knlCoKzRK0BvOd0oBtEkLGwoJZa6GIzR5I0hu44gLuQ2sImRjoLsazTtpOH-wYR4l2_L81QHjrOvq0RJjoY9d-VkxLdEG6ee72S1-4MB2i_swaPQ7=w400-h240" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="450" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxqnuwduMA7qa2412xdInri8sYBUVj4VD1JddJtZ-Kh5kErR48BK7ADMEcxxVapAu3oR4_SInlV0A6ivhFWB6hIvUcL9t4HXqyQRljOPo7bkHuzfszB5PbqB9c_LQKHiw83E4zo1qT90TDh61-0THrDiuMe9os1ywrOfVDXeLw-mXWyzYLkBHT9g86=w400-h250" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIHOJhnRJRjw2GyWkmjcP6lENtnCDSd-e949SuaCXWw6eYuAx5HIz6lsYnHLNiwhf0pycPjJarZNSSMCLynkr5FFq-SVEwdrbbQh3jZ6e1kQVd-wVZ4nSASojypafF9dJn17H98Zo1CI2js0obUu9AeB6XG9s5FhnUmq_yF7_xvSBZlnSgHs420blP" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="450" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIHOJhnRJRjw2GyWkmjcP6lENtnCDSd-e949SuaCXWw6eYuAx5HIz6lsYnHLNiwhf0pycPjJarZNSSMCLynkr5FFq-SVEwdrbbQh3jZ6e1kQVd-wVZ4nSASojypafF9dJn17H98Zo1CI2js0obUu9AeB6XG9s5FhnUmq_yF7_xvSBZlnSgHs420blP=w400-h250" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ellen knows Nick will be upset learning that she was alone with such an attractive man, so she gets an "unattractive" man to act as Stephen, played by character actor Chester Clute, so Nick will get off her back. She has no idea he knows the truth. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BD_DppQDkYc/ThXORYAV8nI/AAAAAAAABfs/bHMrwv-kqbs/s1600/Annex+-+Grant%252C+Cary+%2528My+Favorite+Wife%2529_NRFPT_03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BD_DppQDkYc/ThXORYAV8nI/AAAAAAAABfs/bHMrwv-kqbs/w400-h300/Annex+-+Grant%252C+Cary+%2528My+Favorite+Wife%2529_NRFPT_03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nick isn't buying it and takes Ellen back to the pool so she can run into Stephen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k1ngQ3_JlvI/ThXOhxHBQ0I/AAAAAAAABgU/xIGNFziRRi0/s1600/wife2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k1ngQ3_JlvI/ThXOhxHBQ0I/AAAAAAAABgU/xIGNFziRRi0/w400-h296/wife2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PGsO6IZYirw/ThXOKOnmFII/AAAAAAAABfo/e13yAJthoCs/s1600/Annex+-+Grant%252C+Cary+%2528My+Favorite+Wife%2529_NRFPT_02.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PGsO6IZYirw/ThXOKOnmFII/AAAAAAAABfo/e13yAJthoCs/w400-h297/Annex+-+Grant%252C+Cary+%2528My+Favorite+Wife%2529_NRFPT_02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="303" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aauNNHw5pl0/ThXOdkIGJ9I/AAAAAAAABgQ/1x-o-WHoObE/w400-h303/tumblr_lbq8d4SkUg1qe9ujyo1_500.png" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stephen learns that Nick has a new bride and tells Nick that he would like to marry Ellen. Some bickering occurs and Ellen takes a stand, all before falling into the pool, fur muff and all. Resting in her hotel room until her clothes are dry, Ellen asks Nick to get her more clothes. He isn't about to let her and Stephen be alone any longer and makes him tag along.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXuodZL82OU/ThXOYLSIKcI/AAAAAAAABgI/FScvZbP4ZXs/s1600/My-Favorite-Wife-Scott1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXuodZL82OU/ThXOYLSIKcI/AAAAAAAABgI/FScvZbP4ZXs/w400-h300/My-Favorite-Wife-Scott1.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back at the house, Nick's current wife is convinced her man has gone mad and hires a doctor. Nick tries to convince them what is going on but they think he is crazy, that is until he gets arrested for bigamy! The four of them end up in the courtroom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LaCVDH1X5oE/ThXOVHM3pRI/AAAAAAAABgA/UBs828L3ywo/s1600/my-favorite-wife.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LaCVDH1X5oE/ThXOVHM3pRI/AAAAAAAABgA/UBs828L3ywo/w400-h225/my-favorite-wife.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stephen wants Ellen, Bianca wants Nick, and the two actually married ones aren't sure what to do. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BMgpnJI8ZJk/ThXOCyomTnI/AAAAAAAABfk/W0KPL41fDyo/s1600/Annex+-+Grant%252C+Cary+%2528My+Favorite+Wife%2529_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BMgpnJI8ZJk/ThXOCyomTnI/AAAAAAAABfk/W0KPL41fDyo/w400-h319/Annex+-+Grant%252C+Cary+%2528My+Favorite+Wife%2529_01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally the children learn their mother's identity and they all head for the mountains to think things over. The rest of the film is funny and heartwarming as the family tries to move forward despite their current situations. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vYduySM7dcI/ThXNJ4MMueI/AAAAAAAABfY/i6YBP7TBERc/s1600/6a00d8341c630a53ef01348602609b970c-800wi.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vYduySM7dcI/ThXNJ4MMueI/AAAAAAAABfY/i6YBP7TBERc/w400-h253/6a00d8341c630a53ef01348602609b970c-800wi.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cary also dresses up as a playful Santa. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jDpDlYFVSEE/ThXOSV0mqxI/AAAAAAAABfw/m_7fjMXn5rM/s1600/Dunne%252C+Irene+%2528Awful+Truth%252C+The%2529_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jDpDlYFVSEE/ThXOSV0mqxI/AAAAAAAABfw/m_7fjMXn5rM/w336-h400/Dunne%252C+Irene+%2528Awful+Truth%252C+The%2529_01.jpg" width="336" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Irene and Cary were a great match. My Favorite Wife started out as a sequel to their first film <a href="https://thesilverscreenaffair.blogspot.com/search?q=the+awful+truth">The Awful Truth </a>from 1937. While The Awful Truth came together smoothly, My Favorite Wife had issues. The writers couldn't figure out an original story and they couldn't think of a third act. The Breen office found the idea of bigamy and newlyweds waiting to consummate their relationship while one person also wanting someone else a problem. The film did prove to be a success and with Grant now of such high fame, he also made two and a half percent of the film's gross earnings on top of his $50,000 salary. Irene and Cary would go on to play husband and wife one more time in 1941's <a href="https://thesilverscreenaffair.blogspot.com/search?q=penny+serenade">Penny Serenade</a>. </div>Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-1828715597824759572022-12-24T14:41:00.004-08:002022-12-24T14:41:36.731-08:00Christmas in Hollywoodland<p style="text-align: center;">How does your Christmas tree look this year? Let's take a look at some of our favorite oldies taking part in a favorite Christmas tradition. Get out the tinsel!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="397" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMiSaTMkbVAuJMOvOd7ulOWwnbTlvuzgp0yFP4uUfqf_gRM0ktHkn7Y3x8kOr-6TXO3zp3atz5AVIY6IZRgSGCUxlcQMSlKTbxLsqAv5Jhy1K4rdU5_M7-bxMG57lMJu5_AZxJVJdAP9Eb_mo73Xrd2dUs3uBLvAhpNbp3LOxEdAwzPm--FzD7wCGm=w509-h640" width="509" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anne Rutherford (you might remember her as Carreen in Gone With the Wind, and the Andy Hardy movies) Nice faux festive lederhosen!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="380" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQu0pjT3RTVarb8SMzGDfptSlxjFVKwwf5mjizdUFgPTKYQ7UiIPMfsZGoiyASsbIWAEGjc8X2gQJ5k_Xdg2myRVUa5iWQtU85KLtZbsCmpCTN1_82puvHHK-1cplurIFkSyFaUI7tZE-kZ77vtO9eB5oSfr-DzRGdA_8GUtdi1vZQBqq_X7vjebtN=w485-h640" width="485" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Deanna Durbin rock'in the popcorn balls and garland</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="705" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzubfFkhVKYeR8WnU2IRu_2d5BMm684btBjswx_WCpu0b4iiHhVArwdBkpTJ3lTCRZcpkQaOjIE0VuglE01CjqLTkjvfy7eURjnFg7QnZjfTbNYF87beIjYz8y_5lH-RCccgpWzbXo0vSWzkYrkcM72AjeTBCYmzfxCmYFU1kx7sCGWc-Z-SlGybk1=w635-h640" width="635" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The power couple admiring little Stephen and their perfectly trimmed tree. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="965" data-original-width="705" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijfZOj0lq6zCX6896_uOt6P79Q21HndT7rnjKLA_k4ExcKBY64ylhAkbk5hcwUZDwxgz00lXvc9h1MQaX_KqW3H9OWzW6bD0URW6U_6RNVuFS1x2u2XFGl670D-g1oc7DXrQiewc8wHFK_cDCcqtc-2dgp68tTilkRaAffQdtwxTaBNCGzBXORD3t3=w467-h640" width="467" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Josephine Baker and a few of her twelve kiddos making the tree sparkle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="326" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCmE2CFBk-gR9bglD1F0AAfwAKJjVO2MELwdA2_871tGSm0ukmWzg7LQs7ObEXWjxAYACJySLOt8KklnyHLlHZLJptWvq9ceFxFRuM7XKoZ1AomS6mU3rd_go-jkm0A3T9O9f6EMpSuLzj9J--YaAJHS_onBSGwbGQt-j_HkuLlji701AznPQ_C6hD=w416-h640" width="416" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carole Lombard wondering if she made the right outfit choice. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lets not forget the many films displaying fabulous Christmas trees! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="705" height="515" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfO3uVHvqng20VZ_BNj3Dyd2tK7vyzSKHE6AKRGojPCNsjvFe8GgpE7mHoFItgeCzGh6iSFYkO03yn6VOCK3hj7v2fCqYo9xMfCCf8mcE-FIb5tVvQsrzokzmlXdi8fkiJU8OATYvQ_vV9oB7CK6nX6n_9r4tLK210BoQa1O1tj1pTTIi6amWsYjsl=w640-h515" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sophia and Bill toasting to their mini tree in The Key</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEha_3UFG3pFophTRYr2sw-Hp4PiKqEaYGC7Mu_kVIb8rkihANa1tZS6pqlag_3qMaUf3OCNJxBR5H0fkRCIC03zpP-1A_AiLdpYGOOESxjjMfFHJfjNp8owWt2x_GkZ5rW_H7lwZkegFFYiJHsWtJFrlni1FU5WzKMgQWJIUsmvOXn54heM8j_I8BaJ=w640-h480" width="640" /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bette Davis and crew with their giant tree in The Man Who Came To Dinner</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="800" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7zdJU6gaVICIXaS-_xLFSRVHKrUcyO3X5CtR-Cn-g3LDkCNNUi3PqflVt4I27dI_t5qmGxaF8u0ie3vWf7VrqV-PLBgldDkjTQQ2cspZ6cHCB9xoX74U9AuS8wdbxzCCjXNAsohED1C__eiwujCVdPKCAzN9PIS4eYUgQptUC_ppSEQiZR1eq1GkQ=w640-h510" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Barb and a heavily tinseled tree in Christmas in Connecticut</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="625" height="495" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfzP7-GHJrmaXsStnYBEuV2r6SWFIxmnC_NSv-Ubomv4bEUvdLeSRyVq3GNiZwnSIikyxFBeG-VKEiDfXwXqqBvcnybem3gemQLNKpw5iGgHOo9rjJnDeV0FIaUJnyHUIVCM8SRNmGlfYCwqrWqTlbQnzHFrAJZf0A5Z7R9eKwHVyqI4_QD0Bu0Jwk=w640-h495" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A modest but pretty tree in Holiday Inn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgc3LvUchGmUsVxODMVFA3-dz_8MDSIGy_S0p3D3KbA5vlk4AIWrNUrksTfDiRr2Lkf4iAT-DxwXpxYLwOeZqmGwJVBu9qBN-jaoXfX_n2aVolAk1GOMbQI6IuWnHZjEHN6NBkBo0SpfOx_te9G-Bm-w-L_n0Faehs78Z2_bCbrMf3O234B6q_h6Kgv" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="349" data-original-width="500" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgc3LvUchGmUsVxODMVFA3-dz_8MDSIGy_S0p3D3KbA5vlk4AIWrNUrksTfDiRr2Lkf4iAT-DxwXpxYLwOeZqmGwJVBu9qBN-jaoXfX_n2aVolAk1GOMbQI6IuWnHZjEHN6NBkBo0SpfOx_te9G-Bm-w-L_n0Faehs78Z2_bCbrMf3O234B6q_h6Kgv=w640-h446" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cary working using his angel powers in The Bishop's Wife</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvyp5ZL7Y-FE_QSczJSXwG6OaAWUpTd8ut1HLRCxCxhp9jfMDhmKrQMM_3SEH-NqmDOqXT4GCYvP0EthW4v1hotKssCcY-FL29M_TCbalpir4mSymv0ADjvjioMN64bGO8U0pJembuGLFVtY7TtDkNBS2iuiGU5BzLg3RoRH5px0xcHpYAPgEeO9Oz" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1129" data-original-width="1547" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvyp5ZL7Y-FE_QSczJSXwG6OaAWUpTd8ut1HLRCxCxhp9jfMDhmKrQMM_3SEH-NqmDOqXT4GCYvP0EthW4v1hotKssCcY-FL29M_TCbalpir4mSymv0ADjvjioMN64bGO8U0pJembuGLFVtY7TtDkNBS2iuiGU5BzLg3RoRH5px0xcHpYAPgEeO9Oz=w640-h468" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A tabletop number in Roadblock</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="1199" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlwICbYPuzJSRCheCyVrnhsBPqh6JeND4ACJsDmuvdlhhVUw4wi9oxJ2SnjBri1GM6x87alSQ-w1Ni2KeARG7_Y4wTCduu2E1Uffms_0PdxQrNTK35CIFBNmk5bkAh9pZo0zL9ph9Kmz88jJ3gDE84buKZy-j_bTX3fTVsmmDD13tRVe_JEk8pNrfT=w640-h348" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Christmas tree of all Christmas trees in White Christmas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Affair </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-5514135863058312962022-12-19T17:27:00.004-08:002023-03-11T21:37:39.814-08:001940's Remember the Night<p>One of my favorite Christmas movies is not as well known as classics like White Christmas, or It's a Wonderful Life, but full of sentiment just the same. Starring Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray in their first of four pairings, Remember the Night follows John Sargent (MacMurray) and Lee Leander (Stanwyck) on an unlikely journey considering their circumstances. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_CofWA7s2cKGwuS515fk4WL9Kwv18oa1GvYZdwwjS5aDAfYjR_Nlki2xgaf2cCkkcV6QpkLib0ow0HBZbeSkbnEMWxgauJAS_YwMH4g-I5IcdcyLeYt2ZGdYFJ-OOyQOlq_hnAmJ6MIdFlXN6kT6OsCdg_ClNse7PED6mRsncLgLIl73Cm2fD65b/s320/remember-the-night-title-sequence.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_CofWA7s2cKGwuS515fk4WL9Kwv18oa1GvYZdwwjS5aDAfYjR_Nlki2xgaf2cCkkcV6QpkLib0ow0HBZbeSkbnEMWxgauJAS_YwMH4g-I5IcdcyLeYt2ZGdYFJ-OOyQOlq_hnAmJ6MIdFlXN6kT6OsCdg_ClNse7PED6mRsncLgLIl73Cm2fD65b/w640-h480/remember-the-night-title-sequence.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Lee is in trouble for stealing some jewels. She tries to make a run for it, but gets caught in the chase. She winds up in court with a wacky defender and John as the prosecutor. After a feeble attempt to acquit her, the judge orders the court to resume after Christmas leaving Lee stuck in the slammer. John has a soft spot and makes her bail so she won't be locked up over the holidays. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYwC3Zr7LsJjKlAamCwgYIm4PaQZEHJOEew1yqek5YEo7QL8JYN0Z1zyoVM-OcfQ47EFIYTcV2MlQQOV_qe8NsZ_RU7-952LaSw-u4QlY0NxvZuwYSNWt6_jHS27Inevhq58bhuXqIXBzSmyvpOHozbKzFZhpkCKnXKv3-Y-jdfBYK0AIZnXbZQwg4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="260" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYwC3Zr7LsJjKlAamCwgYIm4PaQZEHJOEew1yqek5YEo7QL8JYN0Z1zyoVM-OcfQ47EFIYTcV2MlQQOV_qe8NsZ_RU7-952LaSw-u4QlY0NxvZuwYSNWt6_jHS27Inevhq58bhuXqIXBzSmyvpOHozbKzFZhpkCKnXKv3-Y-jdfBYK0AIZnXbZQwg4=w400-h299" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="265" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5bYa4zNUjJ2PSTKaHy-acZXvMEyzBf4_w4QSqKFhFFg899Ku4Et58n-37DB9EfW3NF9XE9Ydjr2yED0NRU3xvn22Wf4wKPTW5uniwhn3uq_KkaxTTGCT2AVWzMeElRtOgo1nMIOI6sCDoiw_F6Ep0aEi8HrjqEVXCefKRtGKof1SIQRz_EGf_2_k7=w400-h286" width="400" /></div><p>Before John knows it, Lee is out on bail and in his apartment! This puts a stick in John's spokes as he plans to take a road trip to visit his mother for Christmas. Lee doesn't have anywhere to go, and even after suggesting she go back to jail, John decides to buy her dinner and think of a solution. He takes her to a swanky place with draped walls and chandeliers courtesy of interior decorator, A.E. Freudeman. Lee explains why she steals, they realize they are from the same place, and John decides to give her lift to her mother's house along the way. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaUjpFW9mfchBZm_O6TBFcTsQfpNsz6zS1faNcNwpjqC4cfyPyi341flVIp7jaz9rt4BoqnoV01Vy-7ysXQXH_bxzVjpvbuDsBemGlUgCfjfwv7ZWgwl1Pywy3zPEyqRcuf5Zd90z-0T31PzKJoIZJ4eSlZSRj0Lj9KgoeFyzIHgzQgAiz-ZNh8OAl" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="196" data-original-width="258" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaUjpFW9mfchBZm_O6TBFcTsQfpNsz6zS1faNcNwpjqC4cfyPyi341flVIp7jaz9rt4BoqnoV01Vy-7ysXQXH_bxzVjpvbuDsBemGlUgCfjfwv7ZWgwl1Pywy3zPEyqRcuf5Zd90z-0T31PzKJoIZJ4eSlZSRj0Lj9KgoeFyzIHgzQgAiz-ZNh8OAl=w400-h304" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">As their journey begins they end up in cow pasture, and get taken in for trespassing and stealing milk. After some quick thinking by Lee they are back on the road - but as fugitives! They reluctantly stop by Lee's mother's house. John learns that Lee's mother is still upset about her actions and shows no love by their impromptu visit. Feeling pity for Lee yet again, he decides to take her to his family's house for Christmas.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="199" data-original-width="253" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiULx4ebi8oTghOkNJE8q7YYUbQBAU9JtLLS8MMAhIq1e_pJe7bH2kcotFiIPSfvysKx5KzHBcEy12awgRdCT4MZwsJa015ZRJANQ5ps2LGqt9RizZCHZmulXqlfDMXXQowGvlr6ddWAX9vZt-AZrhDHZ1YrbwXu2kHT4wzdEi4OKLqP5nDIao0D0SI=w400-h315" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Lee is falling for John but knows that with her reputation she would not be a good fit for him. She is proud of his accomplishments as a lawyer and doesn't want to jeopardize his career. Once they arrive at the family home, she is welcomed and adored, even after hearing about her legal situation. The family celebrates the holiday together and John starts to have affections for Lee. They leave for New York by route of Canada as to avoid the cops from the farm fiasco. They spend a night at Niagara Falls and it's clear the two are "falling" for each other. John suggests they skip town and run away together. Lee wants to go back to NYC and set things straight. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="265" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9JEtt9-ctp4v0Bh5t9sXvjSsZplDKHYL-yN_lW6U8ZdGjGigqMSJYnikFmALphri4s30xjBLDD1Dg2WP_eyuh6kofk743SGy74VkQG0U27Wz3YDCp5F6SvksqciU-El163nTZB1_j6cPjeUATBTzCRFDRAIvcK_CEfLHwRa6RjH_b-2Ic5TLt6S_e=w400-h286" width="400" /></div><p></p><p>Once back to the city Lee's trial resumes. John tries to do a lousy job so Lee will get off. Lee, knowing John is too good and decent for her, decides to plead guilty. You'll have to watch to see what transpires in the end, but this film does not have your your typical happy ending, especially for a Christmas film. I happen to love the ending as it is both romantic and realistic. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="250" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWBi3nWy-jPOwUmZ1E9KEkNIGx4A_RDocZy8BHqSwE59kz9DfDvbTiFpz7fHurL_Nh0LwX4hmVuxe30bQ_jXiW6F9ErZIe1Wy0A6ndJE8m43UHPVaAKmk5tuY62n8ZWLVlndhMKh18vdGMOG5qR-mWLriklvX_O8tKkx4knW2hWoGbX3KXoTx-8URp=w405-h640" width="405" /></div><p>This film was written by Preston Sturges who would continue to succeed at his craft with screenplays for <a href="https://thesilverscreenaffair.blogspot.com/search?q=the+palm+beach+story" target="_blank">The Palm Beach Story</a>, Sullivan's Travels, and one of my favorites, <a href="https://thesilverscreenaffair.blogspot.com/search?q=the+lady+eve" target="_blank">The Lady Eve</a>, of which also stars Stanwyck. It's important to note the film has a racial stereotyped character named Rufus played by Fred Toones. Toones's career included 225 credits, and most of his acting consisted of roles playing janitors, cooks, servants, and bellhops, which was typical for the times. Toones acted in six Oscar nominated films including Imitation of Life, 1937's A Star is Born, and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. When he wasn't on set, Fred ran the shoe shining stand on the lot when he was contracted with Republic Pictures. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="260" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjThkX7xGCY34EU6wv_Fcz5MSimYXwrgIh-_eV53WQhVgNzOS-PwnEmMQCQyFdYEp_2bDjac0J3j52C32q4iGw0dxfIqvnLu-sn8GeyWrrqjbb5R0M-31BIvPrI3LWSIXjAjaqWugUFkdhxu3XI8qBI8F4dk_MRmTnkShh2NowxNR75AQZd7bWEKOie=w400-h299" width="400" /></div><p>Sturges became pals with Stanwyck during production and told her he would write a film just for her, which turned out to be The Lady Eve. He was so unhappy with the decisions made by director Mitchell Leisen on this film that he decided to direct his screenplays going forward. He started a brief production company with one of my favorite players, Howard Hughes, called California Pictures. This ended shortly after it started due to production disagreements and Howard being, well, Howard. Soon after, Hughes would buy RKO Pictures. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="800" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGB2GP4g63WjxBqFwKCJte318JkogNGazsMtkNPAq01UvYz8vqrpl-kn7qYPaBvtgPn_PXWtgL7HsBG64wR-R9npYw386KgXcFwpqV55ZpgR0GOz_Eo5r8mRTcD2EZg6VWh7dTT6MPlp-XtGJh51piDeeQfItYXE5MVVDYC8jsxE5TWDglfzwL0nPE=w400-h297" width="400" /></div><p></p>Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com0Fallbrook, CA 92028, USA33.3764196 -117.25114665.0661857638211529 -152.4073966 61.686653436178844 -82.0948966tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-46226403783543326522022-12-12T22:20:00.002-08:002022-12-12T22:24:00.605-08:00A Closer Look At Edwin B. Willis<p>If you read the credits to any M-G-M film, you are bound to see the regulars; Cedric Gibbons, Arthur Freed, Adrian. Keep looking, and one of these titles belongs to Edwin B. Willis. With over 600 films under his belt and one of the busiest set designers for M-G-M during it's heyday, Willis decorated the sets of some of Hollywood's top films. </p><p style="text-align: center;">The Women 1939</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGqYDDjFPTvohXaHE8bELnZfftC752bLTezCwSkzN_wqkqvUlcGCXd93HLGRKYZmY45TvJ6xRbqdS8qXJ_fdXRQWtGuwytgxuWO2kSn9-sVwVhucWWRtZU4LB7JnoHOSJeM2yxtblCQPkAnr10v4YvYJ5AK2akO6nTgaBY5LwyS-P5338vypc66CqD/w640-h480/the_women-16-crystals-bath.jpeg" width="640" /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiw2I_93YJfVII6snydIuhGF8FtbDAI7fLGGq6-f2KAF6AtAz8WPqW2CRtYUB3DfbQimncF8M4V5TGD_oKPkVhK4ixpMIntImINVgeC3zT8X_LCznAcBrhZ1s7Ku_DD0YKkCqQ5p3HXI9Y2fI3kaqGTDj8tD0B8tMsSAWQhfWfxFdFJcCokZg_Jq_bQ=w640-h360" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglOR9CNYRRM2g87VDgAOTyn_bRtCvYeem4A6yN2jKHYoZfwfT9xaH1xPnwlSkrwlkiDskmgi40W5RHrfCLiRrCnH5OawwtSuN-RQ08hdmglrM4gT1rm_8gWKaC0HBOr3-5i9575VR6-qP9EsaR411zPqDg_2KOqbbuwuJRBWznxsW71tekLSBjKF9W=w640-h480" width="640" /></div><p>Set designers work with production designers, art directors, and prop masters to select anything that goes onto the set such as curtains, paint colors, decor, and lighting. You can get a good sense of Edwin's vision just by watching a few of his films. He is definitely my favorite set decorator. </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Laddies Who Meet 1941</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGusdNp4cburmiek1TKShvW0LdPbQxBo5JgWit18PFOx4ryljpe8diL62fl-cLAmFMG7j_yWGJvoeJHM90Dw5-HA1KchYfo4LHXXMCYRAEjN047-c2Mubz-EyIElVr5JkrjfyG8g1AGslePavGBjMZHNGdOayrPNQMQob_PONSg1PkKA-_EuSdnLiR/s1011/When%20Ladies%20Meet41%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="1011" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGusdNp4cburmiek1TKShvW0LdPbQxBo5JgWit18PFOx4ryljpe8diL62fl-cLAmFMG7j_yWGJvoeJHM90Dw5-HA1KchYfo4LHXXMCYRAEjN047-c2Mubz-EyIElVr5JkrjfyG8g1AGslePavGBjMZHNGdOayrPNQMQob_PONSg1PkKA-_EuSdnLiR/w400-h246/When%20Ladies%20Meet41%205.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1007" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3QBN42jQcG2_CZV9VK5Y_HXhXRQffhateyF3ZXAZOf2CDXDSJmK7GoM-F4dsWEjyVW0XvNn19qYw-3KrncSxKiL3Gu1inVrA8R98BMD2yQJ76FBNwxeASBhf6T48kSaTtC2TGrj94stvDQkH4GTwtHZRfgXEILF2eBrReJjygEaHJFSgMZ1Ga6Fao=w400-h244" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="755" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRPy15cBmrTCv-LIJlQwltWQS7DtVDs6XQXzD_9HNgxcsNWSwWNuSykIhtDAkv0YOTBwlPT3GKuNzYphuF1Njw57M_yGyD8OgvWSrUlpf4txJdNYvrM13mxD2FEPgSr5T2IURg78bnwrPK3U9av9sPugZO6hepLt6_N3qbOB8ZTK2x1QmkvEl8J-Aq=w640-h512" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thrill of a Romance 1945</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="640" height="483" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEih08Af2fVbOVuNt7_m5_JDfGLaQR8XUV6OL58pz3LoF1XWx0uq2c4tdp77k4GaghIoy_lf48w286lcGDTovwJxysVzGP0TdMlWqDw9lO6OC1WMTc5ZEU4sjJRK9koMVlqO2Z_1a-zJXjchiltOrlTl3Xj9ZRWf2rem8ELgS1mxrSXt998vz9wWkui-=w640-h483" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="640" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh679Y3bntc0GsQMwh99eJUTRgKfYoSXGtg-go-vHZ4oHluOFpz1XuEav5u_NAP41vHkR2ZLzYXv3XEj6ap8MyaD4Ft418kbkZrf2-9NJYuLbjXCgeRd8IHg9h-h4sp8-TNy6qpvJUWHfIo_CrLAoQQdQHGXdOgJRrS-rLe53aRJFPtCT0u-7cbYUsB=w640-h482" width="640" /></div></div><p>There isn't loads of information about the (mainly) men who did this line of work back in the day. It's a shame since the outcome of a set decorator can make or break a scene. Imagine Wizard of Oz's Munchkinland without that swirly golden yellow path and raffia topped houses. This master of a film was one of 46 films Edwin worked on just that year! The Shop Around the Corner wouldn't have its ruffled curtain windows and Christmas decor, nor would Donald O'Connor be able to make us laugh in Singin' In the Rain without that infamous bottom fringed green couch.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">The Long, Long Trailer 1953</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="600" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUCNQrYgGQu1sHCCiA7fB_v-7q13TE8oA3seLY1m6HoNcH6Bt38Ab4pSgo7XXjnMmS_CGKzXCxvRhbtEJOQR6i-IWE3H2qWGJYvNVlGlr3oZ5-YXtlh-4ZpLOM1sRS7bTHmSzD12POJfFuOw8xGKzMEwzHZ93HR70TyooDS_XiIWZCUqEVMSmoGBGs=w640-h488" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="763" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigewq5p921aeW5AmJvcxzSneto1W3KX5m4uY9e0ldLewnScxecoZ2xgmhjSxywGjiDg4HpAtlipPk26Wyz5S59V-POxN0yHawOa8PUIrbBJAVqk6b7cb3wlJo0UlpOVjN2l4dtcG70QlgqfQPJsCbTYcpTIZrYWMzZPrDOTlTGF3ffWjz6ne8FHwF1=w640-h462" width="640" /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="791" data-original-width="1024" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3MstzEnC4BQVjUr3Y5zsg5cXxQTU2OC14mW7F89PSQonbSeerDgPS-9-LLlB1vmPpsKoLfUSLvnAJOkrkhdeYeXX1R-jgbnsr6ZWrHl9AXOZJOMUMPuTDzF2heHkzSYvP2zj2npVOUUK6hSUS3Dxhv7h1EQ_QATL0NbpLpsPGSuCTsB0y6SDeJRxd=w640-h494" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Edwin Booth Willis was born on January 28, 1893 in Illinois. He worked mainly for M-G-M throughout his career. He was married and divorced and had one child. He was nominated for 32 Academy Awards, and won eight, most notably for art direction on films like Gaslight, The Yearling, Little Women, and The Bad and the Beautiful. His older sister Verna was a film editor during the silent era. He died of cancer in</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hollywood in 1963.</span></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Designing Women 1957</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="2000" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifFUTBx2t1QJwPAi9rJhsYlWRMaodeBGToOND6BXmlkGaJEMIhSdZeXkBlDKgmz0zNun4ijjYDWRkk58qq6nFO5-jpDnlndoAE-Voo5VSUKtH8sIIzz0wSME-ys04xCwq4KF7j-tP6zeDkV2H6g9UxLk05zxg1OrJySbu5glhrrrO1x92-CmU4aGn1/w640-h418/Designing_Woman_color_interior_cropped.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="911" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjXioKdjUudqtnoKuutQJdRaDZFiaoypx6FjImoiZk1c9hVGsH9eUVZJhB7OWv820hSMhmDtSM4FHQmXxYOpao_dpUH4QKvSjIAofIYnn0I2-iYsZGIjRQOyODFMz8vH4tKq0g2axN6-TTgZXBYof-ExfJCjh62aU9Ageolo61CcdpKywnvjaWG9EL=w640-h268" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">While Cedric Gibbons lead the team for M-G-M that made these images on screen a reality, Edwin contributed color, texture, and style that kept the studio on top for decades. His use of muted colors, stone work, and drapery could either give a set opulence, such as the glass bathtub with back lit perfume shelves in The Women, or a down to earth homey feel like a grey and pastel yellow living room for two in the Long, Long Trailer. The best way to enjoy his work is to see it for yourself. You are sure to want more! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-24012860208367631922022-12-06T20:39:00.002-08:002023-01-16T17:45:00.040-08:001939 Lady of the Tropics<p>From the house of MGM comes 1939's Lady of the Tropics. Starring Hedy Lamarr in her first picture as a contract player, following her success in Algiers and co-starring Robert Taylor and Joseph Schildkraut. Filmed on location in Cambodia, as well as the MGM lot, this film gave Hedy Lamarr the opportunity to spread her wings where she would go on to be a top player for the studio. The film is full of eye candy, from the sets decorated by MGM's leading decorator Edwin B. Willis and gowns by Adrian. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiekLAY19H7Q6iHUZusrwMhu9b_QDcQQ1HF7J3KTWpETzMI6IkK2MLUx6hjrBOyiiBC5a36rz2GpWb1b-z-JyZb36kx73bEt48XrXY24MtEYkshvw2r12cVg7Mgq2inYlYB508YzwVkwuxugZ8H6Ju5r0X5WJLCKwo0qB_gQqd5-_6i_WCmsM9w1RVY/s2000/Lady_of_the_Tropics_-_Film_Poster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1330" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiekLAY19H7Q6iHUZusrwMhu9b_QDcQQ1HF7J3KTWpETzMI6IkK2MLUx6hjrBOyiiBC5a36rz2GpWb1b-z-JyZb36kx73bEt48XrXY24MtEYkshvw2r12cVg7Mgq2inYlYB508YzwVkwuxugZ8H6Ju5r0X5WJLCKwo0qB_gQqd5-_6i_WCmsM9w1RVY/w426-h640/Lady_of_the_Tropics_-_Film_Poster.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lamarr plays Manon, her beauty stemming from her Asian mother and French father. She is stuck in Saigon in more than one way. Manon is struggling with who she is, and feels moving to France is the answer. Problem is, she isn't allowed to leave Saigon due to her background and must rely on Pierre (Schildkraut), who's influence forces her to seem interested in his advances. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Robert Taylor plays Bill, a man on the prowl and winds up catching a glimpse of Manon. After an awkward dance and a charming scene where Manon helps Bill shop, the desire to marry a woman of riches goes out the window. Bill and Manon marry, with Bill under the impression that his pals back in the states can pull some strings to get his new bride back home. Unfortunately, his friends think Bill is crazy for marrying a woman who is mixed race, and his attempts to leave Saigon are stalled. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4JVcJ0ZjWyKwLqn3KKv2y591wUqPhjJi97tNrg3nR0_iocWEIOYsk8kgrkzQRONcp5Uf1EyLFFHzCtdnrPmovpDvViGxih0kRd5jlBYHeJxpsHjYGyW95Jc3wWZztp9cvKBaHkznosyLwNDkE083LE7_YOi2jdLyrxHzJ5XjBDOHi-gpkAAlFNvr/s448/firstmeet.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="448" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4JVcJ0ZjWyKwLqn3KKv2y591wUqPhjJi97tNrg3nR0_iocWEIOYsk8kgrkzQRONcp5Uf1EyLFFHzCtdnrPmovpDvViGxih0kRd5jlBYHeJxpsHjYGyW95Jc3wWZztp9cvKBaHkznosyLwNDkE083LE7_YOi2jdLyrxHzJ5XjBDOHi-gpkAAlFNvr/w640-h480/firstmeet.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkkLQn62Lr9GhxhNw0BiKLNQwDvqyqrIwFtAwQJJjCChjv0qqFXMmY-Nq_6WxEB9EEoOeZ2389cDUDJLIQq-tWpAlwGzsonvAq7c51mZIq_y3Jp7-N_QdVQg5GoeJLT9xwIBDWPpRxDMIqaWQL7fJRj1zh9gIL9LeXoZC8xPuZQtCJ-WMzlSr0nVx/s400/meet.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="312" data-original-width="400" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkkLQn62Lr9GhxhNw0BiKLNQwDvqyqrIwFtAwQJJjCChjv0qqFXMmY-Nq_6WxEB9EEoOeZ2389cDUDJLIQq-tWpAlwGzsonvAq7c51mZIq_y3Jp7-N_QdVQg5GoeJLT9xwIBDWPpRxDMIqaWQL7fJRj1zh9gIL9LeXoZC8xPuZQtCJ-WMzlSr0nVx/w640-h500/meet.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9hB3yCCtRKsQbhZdD6UvIagINUP9NUWfeaxuGzqea0bxFp-UIPtJMuVhokQ0Z1mBj6tUCecAzmJ0C7V7-qauOzWgPnYRusUAbK5N9Zl01iUfHahdmYR6XVa_LxaCyEjdTcZHdZmSxewEF2xT2z5vHC_-Avt4BXVwiOZNnXQ1CCHeMbOCP7RoIM24/s3500/wedding.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2280" data-original-width="3500" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9hB3yCCtRKsQbhZdD6UvIagINUP9NUWfeaxuGzqea0bxFp-UIPtJMuVhokQ0Z1mBj6tUCecAzmJ0C7V7-qauOzWgPnYRusUAbK5N9Zl01iUfHahdmYR6XVa_LxaCyEjdTcZHdZmSxewEF2xT2z5vHC_-Avt4BXVwiOZNnXQ1CCHeMbOCP7RoIM24/w640-h416/wedding.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1N3kmGgSDsyr5V-1aLAUdBD7Sd6EzPzD7F7y5zHKgKm33I-CgunJBQVrL9zyrkq0bhzSyDASn3linQYN_EByI4EGPYDeOkVioHRmmT6-rL-attjIcgyDojtVY4JggdtEknJ64lBXKz_MjgtTUNNJUmBbkCBEboDAfCnXszxmUvSUp9nlSdx2DT1I/s1254/boat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Manon encourages Bill to get a job, and while he is away Manon continues to pal around with Pierre in hopes of moving forward with papers so that she and Bill can go to America. Bill comes home to discover Manon had spent time with her old beau and when confronted, she lies. This leads to an epic fight where Bill eventually leaves Manon feeling guilty for lying to the man she loves. Figuring this feud is enough to end their marriage, she takes irreversible actions into her own hands that backfire when she learns Bill still wants her. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1N3kmGgSDsyr5V-1aLAUdBD7Sd6EzPzD7F7y5zHKgKm33I-CgunJBQVrL9zyrkq0bhzSyDASn3linQYN_EByI4EGPYDeOkVioHRmmT6-rL-attjIcgyDojtVY4JggdtEknJ64lBXKz_MjgtTUNNJUmBbkCBEboDAfCnXszxmUvSUp9nlSdx2DT1I/s1254/boat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1071" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1N3kmGgSDsyr5V-1aLAUdBD7Sd6EzPzD7F7y5zHKgKm33I-CgunJBQVrL9zyrkq0bhzSyDASn3linQYN_EByI4EGPYDeOkVioHRmmT6-rL-attjIcgyDojtVY4JggdtEknJ64lBXKz_MjgtTUNNJUmBbkCBEboDAfCnXszxmUvSUp9nlSdx2DT1I/w546-h640/boat.jpg" width="546" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVt7cBN_7uNDIQ0Ja8z5z1InxXFhGPxye7KvU4gGRN1U4mTsi4uDgyoDIBt3-z65pKZslbsBQ3VjRoPBD5sef_4hPijlSwoKLrQU2UYCAgMUUr14HQHDWMTaHPsQyNbeFIqw_O8vVOd1j7juMlyl3wctzRsieNAyGUVD5QWuKMFtgRBqImSu5exydN/s813/rpestab.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVt7cBN_7uNDIQ0Ja8z5z1InxXFhGPxye7KvU4gGRN1U4mTsi4uDgyoDIBt3-z65pKZslbsBQ3VjRoPBD5sef_4hPijlSwoKLrQU2UYCAgMUUr14HQHDWMTaHPsQyNbeFIqw_O8vVOd1j7juMlyl3wctzRsieNAyGUVD5QWuKMFtgRBqImSu5exydN/w504-h640/rpestab.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although this film wasn't a huge success, it did ignite Hedy's career for MGM. Robert Taylor's stardom was already high, and although he wasn't fond of the script, he took the role to help boost Lamarr, knowing she would be a star after the film premiered. Efforts made by Adrian are visually stunning, with gowns and hats adding beauty to the cinematography of George J. Fosley who later would go on to gain recognition (and several Oscar nominations) for films like Meet Me in St. Louis, and Million Dollar Mermaid. In her personal life, Hedy had already met composer George Atelier at a party, but their plan to invent a frequency hopping device to deter enemy torpedoes had yet to come into fruition.</div><p><br /></p>Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-36849247935812105172022-12-04T19:35:00.005-08:002022-12-06T20:42:51.914-08:00It's A Return!Hello there! Well here I am, ten years later. Much has changed in a decade. My husband and I moved to the country, we made new friends, and created new memories. We rescued a cat named whom we affectionately named Hedy after Ms. Lamarr. Technology has advanced, knowledge has been gained. During this time one thing has remained strong. My love for old films. From reading biographies, repeat watching old favorites, and discovered new films, actors, and filmmakers, the affair has continued! I hope to keep my hand in my passion and give me an outlet to share and learn more about this magical time in history. As Norma Desmond would say, it's not a comeback, it's a return! 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Famous for the roles in movies such as, "The Awful Truth", "Carefree", "His Girl Friday", and "Rosemary's Baby". Who can forget his awesome performance in "Trading Places" with co-star Don Ameche?</div>
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Played many types of characters but set the standards for the "push over" type. He lost his gal in movies to the likes of Cary Grant and Fred Astaire.</div>
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Having a week off from work for Thanksgiving has allowed me to catch up on some oldies! The most recent- Scarlet Street with Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett.</div>
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Edward plays Chris who has recently been honored for his 25 years of service as a cashier. He gets a gold watch, some slaps on the back, and he heads home to his wife.</div>
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On the way home he witnesses a guy knocking around a lady on the street. He breaks them up and then runs for help as the damsel in distress yells at him not to.</div>
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When the fuzz comes to help out the lady, named Kitty, she plays if off and the man gets away. Chris takes her out for a drink instead, and he quickly starts to fancy Kitty. In conversation Kitty comes to think Chris is loaded which is far from the truth. The next day we learn that Kitty and her accused are actually a couple. They hatch a plan to scam Chris by having Kitty pretend she is a struggling actress.</div>
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Meanwhile we learn Chris lives with a witch of a wife who nags him and makes him cook and clean! Chris's escape? Painting. His wife and even his boss think his work is crap but Chris doesn't care. </div>
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When the wife wants his artwork out of the house he rents a place to put it and Kitty goes with it. Little does Chris know, but Kitty's boyfriend is living there too. Chris is in love but Kitty is having a hard time acting like she likes him. The charade keeps up for a while until Chris can no longer pay Kitty's expenses.</div>
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Will I ever tire of Esther William's? Once I think I have seen all of her films, another one sneaks in and I am happily taken away to the land of technicolor.</div>
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In <i>Thrill Of A Romance</i>, Esther plays Cynthia, a swimming instructor who falls for a handsome rich guy who gives no indication in the 20 hours they court that he has time to be married. Things seem swell, so they get hitched and off they go on their honeymoon.</div>
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Can we take a minute here to soak this set in? The swirly blue pool deck, the tasseled umbrellas, multicolored lounge chairs, vintage pony pool toys...and check out those tie up sandals! </div>
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This film is full of swimming, bathing suits, bright colors, and Esther being cute. I loved it! There is also a beefy part for Tommy Dorsey and his famous band, including a cameo by his talented daughter who rocks out on the piano. </div>
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Happy Thanksgiving from The Affair to you! While I sit back and give thanks, please enjoy Jean Arthur and Lillian Roth dressed like slutty pilgrims hunting for turkey in the snow wearing heels. Gobble Gobble!</div>
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Not too long ago I also stumbled upon the Museum of Neon Art storage unit. This warehouse is currently home to hundreds of old and new neon signs from all over California. As I walked through I noticed tucked in the back was the one and only Grauman's Chinese Theater sign. </div>
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Grauman's Chinese Theater opened in 1927 but the neon dragon signs were not added until 1958. The signs were torn down in 2001 as a plan to restore the theater to it's original facade. One of the dragon signs was left outdoors to rot and the other sign went temporarily missing! The signs are now at the MONA. It was really special to see a bit of history, and even more fun when you least expect it. The director of the MONA, Kim Koga, told me that they are hoping to restore the sign and had recently been receiving phone calls from some "very important people" who she is thinking might help with the restoration, since it will cost thousands of dollars due to their condition. We shall see! If you would like to visit this amazing space (which also houses the original Brown Derby neon light hat) you must check it out! You can even take an 8 week class to become a "bender" or as we know it, a person who makes neon signs. The museum's physical building will be in Glendale with hopes to open soon.<br />
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Check out more at: <a href="http://www.neonmona.org/">www.neonmona.org</a> and read up here for an article I found in the <a href="http://www.glendalenewspress.com/news/tn-gnp-a-piece-of-la-history-awaits-a-return-to-its-neon-glamour-20130909,0,4187885.story" target="_blank">Glendale News Press</a>.<br />
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<br />Emily Hernandez http://www.blogger.com/profile/11942621901344044636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236701391436599530.post-34230838642245737972013-10-14T18:20:00.001-07:002022-11-28T21:40:52.798-08:00A Closer Look At...<div style="text-align: center;">
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Born Clara Lou in Texas, 1915</div>
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Youngest of five children</div>
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Was entered into a beauty contest by her sister in college where she won. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Part of her prize was a cameo in a Paramount film. </div>
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Worked bit parts at Paramount including time as a hand and leg model before heading to Warner Brothers.</div>
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Is said to have received as many as 250 marriage proposals in a week.</div>
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Was Max Factor's "Girl of the Year" in 1939.</div>
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Worked with Bette Davis, Ronald Reagan, Bogie, Jimmy Cagney, and Errol Flynn to name a few.</div>
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Married and divorced three times.</div>
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