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"Three Cornered Moon," or Mother, Can You Spare a Dime?
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Nov 25, 2013
A year before she won an Oscar as a madcap heiress in "It Happened One Night," Claudette Colbert played a not-so-madcap, not-so-much-of-an-heiress in "Three Cornered Moon."
This 1933 film is an offbeat little gem, a kind of screwball ensemble drama that showcases just about everyone -- Colber read more
Awkward Early Talkie Theatre: "Jazz Heaven"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Nov 20, 2013
The 1929 film "Jazz Heaven" is the same old story -- boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy and girl break into a piano factory where he can play his song and they end up on the radio without knowing it.
In the 1920s and '30s, song publishers were like recording studios. They were where the hits were read more
Awkward Early Talkie Theatre: "Jazz Heaven"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Nov 20, 2013
The 1929 film "Jazz Heaven" is the same old story -- boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy and girl break into a piano factory where he can play his song and they end up on the radio without knowing it.
In the 1920s and '30s, song publishers were like recording studios. They were where the hits were read more
"A Successful Calamity," or Million Dollar Maybe
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Nov 15, 2013
The 1932 film "A Successful Calamity" begins with the hero being congratulated by the President, and even though it's only Herbert Hoover, we are still supposed to be impressed.
The fellow being congratulated is Henry Wilton, international man of banking, played by, as the credits list him, Mr. Geo read more
"A Successful Calamity," or Million Dollar Maybe
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Nov 15, 2013
The 1932 film "A Successful Calamity" begins with the hero being congratulated by the President, and even though it's only Herbert Hoover, we are still supposed to be impressed.
The fellow being congratulated is Henry Wilton, international man of banking, played by, as the credits list him, Mr. Geo read more
"Five Against the House," or When My Baby Smiles at Me I Go to Reno
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Nov 10, 2013
Herewith, another installment of Motion Pictures Told Through Still Pictures with Goofy Captions, because why not? This time around, it is the 1955 film "Five Against ..." well, see for yourself:
This is not a sequel to "Six Against the Sea," "Seven Against the Sea,"
"Nine Against the River" or read more
"Five Against the House," or When My Baby Smiles at Me I Go to Reno
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Nov 10, 2013
Herewith, another installment of Motion Pictures Told Through Still Pictures with Goofy Captions, because why not? This time around, it is the 1955 film "Five Against ..." well, see for yourself:
This is not a sequel to "Six Against the Sea," "Seven Against the Sea,"
"Nine Against the River" or read more
"Hell's Highway," or Unchained Melody
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Nov 5, 2013
The 1932 chain gang film "Hell's Highway" is not to be confused with the video game, the AC/DC album or the Michael Landon TV series "Highway to Heaven."
No, "Hell's Highway" is a neat little film filled with what every pre-code lover lives for: Those double-take "Holy crap, did I just see that?" m read more
"Hell's Highway," or Unchained Melody
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Nov 5, 2013
The 1932 chain gang film "Hell's Highway" is not to be confused with the video game, the AC/DC album or the Michael Landon TV series "Highway to Heaven."
No, "Hell's Highway" is a neat little film filled with what every pre-code lover lives for: Those double-take "Holy crap, did I just see that?" m read more
"Strictly Dishonorable," or The Fox and the Hound
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 30, 2013
Preston Sturges's "Strictly Dishonorable" is a story about love, honor, happiness and the relative merits of living in West Orange, New Jersey.
The play had been a hit on Broadway, and Universal bought the rights for a then-unprecedented $125,000 -- not bad for something that Sturges wrote in six d read more
"Strictly Dishonorable," or The Fox and the Hound
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 30, 2013
Preston Sturges's "Strictly Dishonorable" is a story about love, honor, happiness and the relative merits of living in West Orange, New Jersey.
The play had been a hit on Broadway, and Universal bought the rights for a then-unprecedented $125,000 -- not bad for something that Sturges wrote in six d read more
"Hallelujah, I'm a Bum," or Free Parking
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 25, 2013
Like bleu cheese, Al Jolson is an acquired taste.
He reveled in his status as "the world's greatest entertainer," but he was actually more than that -- the guy was a force of nature. He performed with such exuberance -- not to say hamminess -- that he crowded everyone else off the stage. When he di read more
"Hallelujah, I'm a Bum," or Free Parking
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 25, 2013
Like bleu cheese, Al Jolson is an acquired taste.
He reveled in his status as "the world's greatest entertainer," but he was actually more than that -- the guy was a force of nature. He performed with such exuberance -- not to say hamminess -- that he crowded everyone else off the stage. When he di read more
Neglected Post Theatre: "Baby Face," or The Pubic Enemy
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 21, 2013
On this edition of Neglected Post Theatre, we take a look at "Baby Face," with Barbara Stanwyck, John Wayne, George Brent and a cast of foolish, foolish bank executives. read more
Neglected Post Theatre: "Baby Face," or The Pubic Enemy
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 21, 2013
On this edition of Neglected Post Theatre, we take a look at "Baby Face," with Barbara Stanwyck, John Wayne, George Brent and a cast of foolish, foolish bank executives. read more
Lee Tracy Bigmouth Theatre: "Clear All Wires" and "Washington Merry-Go-Round"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 16, 2013
Between 1929-35, Lee Tracy appeared in more than twenty films as a reporter, shyster lawyer, press agent, publicity man, promoter, politician and puppeteer.
And in all of them he. Talked. All. The. Time.
Fast, and with authority, punctuating his words with jabs into the air. Or, when he is "contri read more
Lee Tracy Bigmouth Theatre: "Clear All Wires" and "Washington Merry-Go-Round"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 16, 2013
Between 1929-35, Lee Tracy appeared in more than twenty films as a reporter, shyster lawyer, press agent, publicity man, promoter, politician and puppeteer.
And in all of them he. Talked. All. The. Time.
Fast, and with authority, punctuating his words with jabs into the air. Or, when he is "contri read more
"The Las Vegas Story," or Craps-ablanca
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 11, 2013
RKO INTEROFFICE MEMO
February 2, 1952
To: Howard Hughes, RKO President
From: Charles Foster Schmutz, RKO Legal Department
Chief --
First off, let me say it's nice to communicate with you. We haven't seen you around the studio since Preston Sturges gave you a swirly in the men's room. And also read more
"The Las Vegas Story," or Craps-ablanca
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 11, 2013
Everything below this logo is made up.
RKO INTEROFFICE MEMO
February 2, 1952
To: Howard Hughes, RKO President
From: Charles Foster Schmutz, RKO Legal Department
Chief --
First off, let me say it's nice to communicate with you. We haven't seen you around the studio since Preston Sturges gave read more
The Dorothy Burgess Film Festival: "Playgirl" and "From Headquarters"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 6, 2013
Of all the actors and actresses who appeared in 1930s films, Dorothy Burgess (1907-61) was certainly one of them.
Here she is in the 1932 film "Play-Girl," opposite Winnie Lightner.
And who could forget her in "Hold Your Man," with Clark Gable and Jean Harlow?
Or "From Head read more