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The High Chaparral.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Aug 16, 2012
I just received in my e-mail the classic TV western, "The High Chaparral" promo from from INSP’s Melissa Prince.
The High Chaparral is a Western television series. Starring Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell which aired on NBC from 1967 to 1971. The series, was created by David Dortort, read more
High Anxiety (1)
True Classics Posted by on Jul 12, 2012
I have to begin by saying how excited I was to hear about the “Best Hitchcock Films Hitchcock Never Made” blogathon. Several months ago, I decided to run a series on Mel Brooks, and this is the best kickoff I could have chosen. My many thanks to Dorian and Becky for hosting the “No read more
"The Lost Squadron," or Aces High
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Jun 13, 2012
(Caution: Spoilers ahead, and we aren't talking about the wings of the biplanes.)
Richard Dix made his film debut in 1917, and although he was active in sound films until 1947, his looks and acting style were very much out of the silent days. He was a beefy guy, usually in take-charge roles, and in read more
Cinema Style File--Steve McQueen Steals High Style in 1968's THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR
GlamAmor Posted by on May 8, 2012
As soon as I saw the schedule for the 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival last Fall, there was one movie I knew for certain I would see and cover for its essential cinema style--1968's The Thomas Crown Affair. Everything about the production--Norman Jewison's direction, Hal Ashby's editing, H read more
This weekend, ride high with Hawks on the 'Twentieth Century'
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Apr 20, 2012
You can make a good case that without the men on each side of her, Carole Lombard might not be all that well remembered today. Not to say she hadn't previously delivered some good performances, but working with these two unleashed something in her, transforming an often mannered actress into a confi read more
Swingin' high (and low) in Albany
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Apr 2, 2012
"Swing High, Swing Low" may not be Carole Lombard's finest film for Paramount (though it has its charms), but it may have been her most popular vehicle at the studio. In fact, it was Paramount's top moneymaker for all of 1937.Some of that money may have been made at a theater in Albany, N.Y., named read more
Pic of the Day: “Fear of High Places” revisited (2)
The Timothy Carey Experience Posted by Marisa on Mar 9, 2012
Our pic for today is another view of Tim’s mysterious silent character Jules Forel, as seen in the episode of The Name of the Game known as “Fear of High Places.” It first appeared on television screens across the nation on September 20, 1968. It would be very nice to see an offic read more
Twelve O’Clock High – part 3
The Old Movie House Posted by Tom on Mar 4, 2012
Historical Inspiration For The Characters <----------------------> Former Colonel Frank Armstrong provided the writers of the novel with the inspiration for the character Brigadier General Frank Savage. The name “Savage” was used because of Armstrong’s Cherokee read more
Twelve O’Clock High – part 2
The Old Movie House Posted by Tom on Feb 27, 2012
The Primary Cast Members Gregory Peck as Brigadier General Frank Savage & read more
Twelve O’Clock High – part 1
The Old Movie House Posted by Tom on Feb 19, 2012
The film – audio and video transfer This film was on a DVD that I own. All screencaps come from the same disc. The video transfer is, at times, very good. At other times it’s pretty poor. I can only suppose time has not been kind to this 63 year old film. Yet I can’t shake the fee read more
High and Dizzy (1920, Hal Roach)
The Stop Button Posted by on Feb 9, 2012
Sometimes low concept is the best concept. High and Dizzy concerns a drunken Harold Lloyd and his adventures about town with his sidekick, played by Roy Brooks. Lloyd and Brooks get into all sorts of trouble, some predictable, some not, and it just makes for a pleasant comedy. It helps, of course, read more
High Anxiety (2)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jan 27, 2012
Bottom Line: Mel Brooks points out all the Master of Suspense’s hilarious subtleties just in time. Directed by: Mel Brooks
Starring: Cloris Leachman, Madeline Kahn, Mel Brooks “Meet me at the North-by-Northwest Corner.” –Mel Brooks as Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke Dr. Richard H. read more
The Booze Hangs High (1930, Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising)
The Stop Button Posted by on Jan 3, 2012
It takes The Booze Hangs High nearly half its running time to have its first gag… but it’s worth the wait. An adorable little duckling tells its mother it needs to go number two. Without dialogue or visual followthrough, but the message is clear. And, all of a sudden, Booze starts getti read more
A pretty portrait and a high (and low) slide
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Oct 22, 2011
Here's a fairly rare, but lovely, Carole Lombard Paramount portrait, p1202-594, probably from about 1933. Not sure who took it -- maybe Eugene Robert Richee, possibly Otto Dyar -- but it captures Carole at her most captivating. It's up for auction at eBay; I'm assuming it's not original, since the s read more
Video of the Week: “Fear of High Places” (1)
The Timothy Carey Experience Posted by Marisa on Oct 5, 2011
EDITOR’S NOTE 10/11/12: Removed for copyright infringement. Sorry about that. Pursuant to our Pic of the Day of last week, we present a highly edited version of the Name of the Game episode “Fear of High Places,” first broadcast on September 20, 1968. Tim can be seen as the silent read more
Twelve O’Clock High
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Mar 26, 2011
In the early days of WWII, an American bomber unit has been having some tough luck lately, if you believe in luck. The men are losing their will to fly and fight, so General Frank Savage (Gregory Peck) is sent to lead them and turn things around. Right away, he starts whipping the men into shape, read more
24 Bogie Movie Marathon #10: High Sierra (1941)
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I can really sympathize with the guy.
Humphrey Bogart's career as an actor with Warner Bros. studios wasn't all peaches and cream. He struggled with delayed stardom and languished at 3rd read more
Cinematic Shorts: High Society
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Oct 29, 2010
High Society (1956) I have always considered myself a fan of musicals, but in recent years I have discovered I am a bit choosy on that front. For instance, I cannot stand The Sound of Music or South Pacific and was fairly bored with The King and I. If Kathryn Grayson is singing in a picture, read more
Monday Serenade: Flying High (1931)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 3, 2010
Kathryn Crawford charmingly introduces We'll Dance Until the Dawn while trotting around the dance floor with Pat O'Brien. The lively production number that follows bears the unmistakable mark of Busby Berkeley. Crawford and O'Brien were actually supporting players; Bert Lahr (AKA The Cowar read more
"Wizard of Oz" in high definition coming to Chicago
Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Aug 28, 2009
"Wizard of Oz" in high definition coming to Chicago
To celebrate the seventieth anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), NCM Fathom, and Warner Home Video will be presenting the movie in a new high-definition version.
On September 23, 2009, 400 movie theaters around read more