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- Fri Jun 19, 2015 6:15 pm
- Forum: SOUND MOVIE MAIN
- Topic: Groucho's Sunset Boulevard
- Replies: 6
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Re: Groucho's Sunset Boulevard
Yes, I agree. I was being flippant trying to list Hollywood octogenarians but the moment I wrote 'Woody' I thought, "Holy moly! He would actually fit the part". If you want a more recent example of Allen acting on screen, check out FADING GIGOLO. John Turturro wrote and directed the comed...
- Sun May 10, 2015 5:46 pm
- Forum: SOUND MOVIE MAIN
- Topic: Cinevent Notes: THE NINTH GUEST (1934)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 19673
Re: Cinevent Notes: THE NINTH GUEST (1934)
So, The Ninth Guest...
I enjoyed this one thoroughly. Beautifully atmospheric, tightly directed, it's one I'll plan on watching again in a few years or so. Mindful of all that you wrote above, Richard, a stand-out for me here was Hardie Albright.
I enjoyed this one thoroughly. Beautifully atmospheric, tightly directed, it's one I'll plan on watching again in a few years or so. Mindful of all that you wrote above, Richard, a stand-out for me here was Hardie Albright.
- Sun May 10, 2015 1:43 pm
- Forum: SOUND MOVIE MAIN
- Topic: Cinevent Notes: THE NINTH GUEST (1934)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 19673
Re: Cinevent Notes: THE NINTH GUEST (1934)
...Chateau is pretty forgettable. I found DeWitt Jennings somewhat amusing, but otherwise, the whole thing didn't quite seem to be able to make up it's mind what it was. Rather a curious entry from Universal. Pretty much sums up my feelings as well, but have you seen THE NINTH GUEST yet? RICHARD M ...
- Sat May 09, 2015 5:39 pm
- Forum: SOUND MOVIE MAIN
- Topic: Cinevent Notes: THE NINTH GUEST (1934)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 19673
Re: Cinevent Notes: THE NINTH GUEST (1934)
...Chateau is pretty forgettable. I found DeWitt Jennings somewhat amusing, but otherwise, the whole thing didn't quite seem to be able to make up it's mind what it was. Rather a curious entry from Universal.
- Sun May 03, 2015 2:52 pm
- Forum: SOUND MOVIE MAIN
- Topic: Cinevent Notes: THE NINTH GUEST (1934)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 19673
Re: Cinevent Notes: THE NINTH GUEST (1934)
Sounds A-OK to me. I just sourced a copy.
The same source has Universals Secret of the Chateau (34) also. Have you seen this one? Worth a twist?
The same source has Universals Secret of the Chateau (34) also. Have you seen this one? Worth a twist?
- Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:56 pm
- Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: Welcome Danger (29)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4207
Welcome Danger (29)
I noticed the silent version on the Cinefest list this year.
Is there ever going to be a DVD release?
Is there ever going to be a DVD release?
- Thu Apr 02, 2015 2:47 pm
- Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
- Topic: Richard M.Roberts Banned from Nitrateville
- Replies: 118
- Views: 188879
Re: Richard M.Roberts Banned from Nitrateville
I'm sure you're aware of my opinion of BK, so I'll not trouble you with it.
But, Harpo Marx....I'll defend him to the bitter end against all and sundry coming from any angle!
But, Harpo Marx....I'll defend him to the bitter end against all and sundry coming from any angle!
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 3:48 pm
- Forum: SOUND MOVIE MAIN
- Topic: SHADOWS (59)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10771
- Sun Jan 25, 2015 2:28 pm
- Forum: SOUND MOVIE MAIN
- Topic: SHADOWS (59)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10771
SHADOWS (59)
Does anybody know if the original 1957 version of Cassavetes film has been made publicly available? Here's a fascinating piece on the quest for and the eventual discovery of the ONLY known surviving print: http://people.bu.edu/rcarney/discoveries/shadowsquest.shtml Obviously, at the time, Gena Rowla...
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:39 pm
- Forum: SOUND MOVIE MAIN
- Topic: Tod Brownings Dracula - new book.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 85991
Re: Tod Brownings Dracula - new book.
The London Met might be a good lead. Thanks for taking the time.