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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
Awkward Early Talkie Theatre: "Numbered Men"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 1, 2013
The 1930 film "Numbered Men" opens in a prison "built with the bricks of shame," not to mention the cement of indifference and the trowels of sadness.
Inside the prison are men -- numbered men! -- who count the days until freedom and stare longingly at the world of forbidden sunshine just beyo read more
Awkward Early Talkie Theatre: "Numbered Men"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 1, 2013
The 1930 film "Numbered Men" opens in a prison "built with the bricks of shame," not to mention the cement of indifference and the trowels of sadness.
Inside the prison are men -- numbered men! -- who count the days until freedom and stare longingly at the world of forbidden sunshine just beyo read more
"West of Broadway," or Haunted Honeymoon
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Sep 26, 2013
"Whatcha watching?"
Old movie.
"THERE'S a shocker. What's it called?"
"West of Broadway," 1931. With John Gilbert and Lois Moran.
"John Gilbert? The guy with the good-looking girlfriend?"
Greta Garbo, you mean? Yes.
"Tell me his story in five short sentences."
Heavy drinker. Hated Louis B. read more
"West of Broadway," or Haunted Honeymoon
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Sep 26, 2013
"Whatcha watching?"
Old movie.
"THERE'S a shocker. What's it called?"
"West of Broadway," 1931. With John Gilbert and Lois Moran.
"John Gilbert? The guy with the good-looking girlfriend?"
Greta Garbo, you mean? Yes.
"Tell me his story in five short sentences."
Heavy drinker. Hated Louis B. read more
A Tale of Two Johnsons: "The Front Page" and "His Girl Friday"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Sep 21, 2013
This post is part of the Journalism in Classic Film Blogathon, co-sponsored by Comet Over Hollywood and Lindsay's Movie Musings.
The difference between "The Front Page" and "His Girl Friday" is pre-code versus post-code, scene chewers versus scene stealers and, above all, Hildebrand Johnson versu read more
A Tale of Two Johnsons: "The Front Page" and "His Girl Friday"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Sep 21, 2013
This post is part of the Journalism in Classic Film Blogathon, co-sponsored by Comet Over Hollywood and Lindsay's Movie Musings.
The difference between "The Front Page" and "His Girl Friday" is pre-code versus post-code, scene chewers versus scene stealers and, above all, Hildebrand Johnson versu read more
The Day I Insulted Lillian Gish
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Sep 13, 2013
Back in the mid-1980s, one of our local museums featured a showing of "Broken Blossoms," and Lillian Gish was in attendance. After the film, she talked about her performance and answered questions from the audience.
My girlfriend and I were so excited about the event that we arrived early and had g read more
The Day I Insulted Lillian Gish
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Sep 13, 2013
Back in the mid-1980s, one of our local museums featured a showing of "Broken Blossoms," and Lillian Gish was in attendance. After the film, she talked about her performance and answered questions from the audience.
My girlfriend and I were so excited about the event that we arrived early and had g read more
"Mata Hari," or A Kiss Before Spying
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Sep 8, 2013
Toward the end of the 1931 film "Mata Hari," our titular heroine (Greta Garbo) has come to a military hospital to see her lover, Alexi (Ramon Novarro), who has been blinded. She is carrying flowers, and when she encounters another blind soldier who is embittered and helpless, she is touched by his v read more
"Mata Hari," or A Kiss Before Spying
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Sep 8, 2013
Toward the end of the 1931 film "Mata Hari," our titular heroine (Greta Garbo) has come to a military hospital to see her lover, Alexi (Ramon Novarro), who has been blinded. She is carrying flowers, and when she encounters another blind soldier who is embittered and helpless, she is touched by his v read more
Neglected Post Theatre: A Tale of Two Falcons
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Sep 2, 2013
On this edition of Neglected Post Theatre, we look at two versions of "The Maltese Falcon," where Humphrey Bogart's rough-edged Sam Spade faces off against the more polished Spade of Ricardo Cortez. Here's the post. read more
Neglected Post Theatre: A Tale of Two Falcons
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Sep 2, 2013
On this edition of Neglected Post Theatre, we look at two versions of "The Maltese Falcon," where Humphrey Bogart's rough-edged Sam Spade faces off against the more polished Spade of Ricardo Cortez. Here's the post. read more
My Favorite Ending? "My Favorite Year"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Aug 16, 2013
Caution: This whole post is one big old spoiler.
There are a lot of things to love about the 1982 film "My Favorite Year" -- Peter O'Toole's Oscar-nominated performance, Richard Benjamin's sensitive direction, great supporting performances from Mark Linn-Baker, Jessica Harper and Joseph Bologna, read more
My Favorite Ending? "My Favorite Year"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Aug 16, 2013
Caution: This whole post is one big old spoiler.
There are a lot of things to love about the 1982 film "My Favorite Year" -- Peter O'Toole's Oscar-nominated performance, Richard Benjamin's sensitive direction, great supporting performances from Mark Linn-Baker, Jessica Harper and Joseph Bologna, read more
Neglected Post Theatre: "What Price Hollywood?" or A Star Is Torn
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Aug 11, 2013
On this edition of Neglected Post Theatre we look at the story of John Barrymore, or the story of Frank Fay and Barbara Stanwyck, or the story of Colleen Moore and John McCormick, or the story of ... well, anyway, here's "What Price Hollywood," or A Star Is Torn. read more
Neglected Post Theatre: "What Price Hollywood?" or A Star Is Torn
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Aug 11, 2013
On this edition of Neglected Post Theatre we look at the story of John Barrymore, or the story of Frank Fay and Barbara Stanwyck, or the story of Colleen Moore and John McCormick, or the story of ... well, anyway, here's "What Price Hollywood," or A Star Is Torn. read more
"Movie Crazy," or Lloyd Bridges
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Aug 6, 2013
In the 1932 film "Movie Crazy," pre-code meets pre-pre-code.
As small-town boy Harold Hall, Harold Lloyd plays the same sincere, guileless but resourceful character he played in silent films. He's followed his star to Hollywood, where he wants to break into pictures in the worst way.
But the peopl read more
"Movie Crazy," or Lloyd Bridges
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Aug 6, 2013
In the 1932 film "Movie Crazy," pre-code meets pre-pre-code.
As small-town boy Harold Hall, Harold Lloyd plays the same sincere, guileless but resourceful character he played in silent films. He's followed his star to Hollywood, where he wants to break into pictures in the worst way.
Lloyd's chara read more
"Mary Stevens, MD" or Lyle Be Seeing You
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Aug 1, 2013
Lyle Talbot's been on my mind a lot lately, and believe me, that's the first time I've ever written that sentence.
This has happened because I've been reading a book by his daughter, Margaret, called The Entertainer: Movies, Magic and My Father's Twentieth Century. Margaret Talbot is read more