Discuss, evaluate, and increase awareness of classic films. Post notices of new releases and TV broadcasts. http://www.democraticunderground.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 19 May 2013 23:45:40 Sun, 19 May 2013 23:45:40 [b]Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013[/b]

12:45 AM
White Heat (1949)
A government agent infiltrates a gang run by a mother-fixated psychotic.
Dir: Raoul Walsh Cast: James Cagney , Virginia Mayo , Edmond O'Brien .
BW-113 mins, TV-PG, CC,

2:45 AM
Brute Force (1947)
Tough, disgruntled prisoners p... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301632 Sun, 19 May 2013 16:33:00 http://i2.listal.com/image/4035483/600full-robert-montgomery.jpg

[b]Tuesday, May 21st, 2013[/b]

1:45 AM
Carry on Spying (1964)
Dir: Gerald Thomas Cast: Kenneth Williams , Barbara Windsor , Bernard Cribbins .
BW-88 mins, TV-PG, Letterbox Format

3:23 AM
Background Beat, The (1965)
A s... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301631 Sun, 19 May 2013 16:25:13 [i]After a daytime birthday tribute to James Stewart, it's a night of tongue-in-cheek sleuthing, including appearances from Derek Flint and Matt Helm.

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6:30 AM SPEED (1936)
A race-car driver fights to prove the worth of his new high-speed carburetor. Dir: Edwin L. Mari... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301630 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:25:56 [i]Today seems to be a celebration of the work of Cedric Gibbons, who spent 32 years as supervising art director for some 1500 MGM films, with direct responsibility in well over 150 of those. He designed the Oscar itself, winning it 11 of the 37 times he was nominated for it. Some of his designs inf... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301629 Thu, 16 May 2013 21:48:08 [b]6:15 AM
TEN LITTLE INDIANS (1966)[/b]

Party guests at a remote mansion have been brought together to pay for past crimes.
Dir: George Pollock
Cast: Hugh O'Brian, Shirley Eaton, Fabian.
C-90 mins, TV-14, CC, Letterbox Format


[b]7:45 AM
MARY OF SCOTLAND (1936)[/b]

Biography of the f... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301628 Thu, 16 May 2013 17:11:00 [b]6:00 AM
THE GEORGE RAFT STORY (1961)[/b]

A fictionalized movie biography of former top Hollywood film star George Raft.
Dir: Joseph M. Newman
Cast: Ray Danton, Jayne Mansfield, Julie London.
BW-106 mins, TV-PG


[b]7:45 AM
THE BOB MATHIAS STORY (1954)[/b]

The story of the first man ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301627 Thu, 16 May 2013 17:08:05 [i]In the daylight hours today, TCM appears to be celebrating the work of Jean Louis, costume designer extraordinaire. He is best known for his creation of the strapless black gown worn by Rita Hayworth in Gilda (1946), as well as for designing gowns made of nude color net covered in crystal beads.... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301625 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:10:14 The LA Times published a long article which was picked up or excerpted by various papers around the country; the full version has some info not found in our local paper, including connections to Dr. Seuss and 4SJ:

http://articles.latimes.com/2013/may/07/local/la-me-ray-harryhausen-20130508

Lot... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301620 Sun, 12 May 2013 14:01:17 http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iJOT1XhFiBw/TKbGSjQF3kI/AAAAAAAADr0/HdHUS_mRBIE/s400/third-man557.jpg

[b]Wednesday, May 15th, 2013[/b]

1:30 AM
Killer, The (1989)
Dir: John Woo Cast: Chow Yun-Fat , Sally Yeh , Kenneth Tsang .
BW-107 mins, Letterbox Format

3:15 AM
Taking of Pelham One Two Th... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301612 Sat, 11 May 2013 22:01:49 [b]Tuesday, May 14th, 2013[/b]

12:30 AM
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
A man robs a bank to pay for his lover's operation.
Dir: Sidney Lumet Cast: Al Pacino , John Cazale , Carol Kane .
C-125 mins, TV-MA, CC, Letterbox Format

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2bXY69HL5yQ/TdE_lxTy_uI/AAAAAAAADjc/qRW3vs... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301611 Sat, 11 May 2013 21:38:58 [i]After a morning of alternate-language versions of Laurel and Hardy, the one and only Angie Dickenson presents an eclectic selection for this month's guest programming stint.

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6:45 AM HELPMATES (1932)
A married man has to get his house back in order before his wife r... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301610 Sat, 11 May 2013 17:17:19 [i]We've got a day of Best Actor Oscar winners from the 1930s and early 1940s. And tonight's theme (indeed, the Friday night theme for this month) is Second Looks, a chance to see movies that were not so well regarded when first released but now worthy of a second look. Enjoy! [/i]


[b]6:00 A... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301607 Thu, 09 May 2013 22:39:53 [b]6:00 AM
LADY BY CHOICE (1934)[/b]

To improve her image, a fan dancer "adopts" an old woman to be her mother.
Dir: David Burton
Cast: Carole Lombard, May Robson, Roger Pryor.
BW-76 mins, TV-G


[b]7:30 AM
THE RECKLESS MOMENT (1949)[/b]

A mother attempts to protect her murderous daug... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301606 Thu, 09 May 2013 18:43:07 [b]6:00 AM
INDESTRUCTIBLE MAN (1956)[/b]

Scientific experiments accidentally revive an executed criminal and make him impervious to harm, prompting him to seek revenge on his former partners.
Dir: Jack Pollexfen
Cast: Lon Chaney [Jr.], Casey Adams, Marian Carr.
BW-71 mins, TV-PG


[b]7:30... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301605 Thu, 09 May 2013 18:40:54 [i]TCM's daytime theme today is the films of French sensation Alain Delon. And in prime time, TCM is going back in time to the 1950s, with stories of disfunctional families. Enjoy! [/i]


[b]6:00 AM -- Rocco and His Brothers (1960) [/b]
When a widow's family moves to the big city, two of her s... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301599 Mon, 06 May 2013 21:01:15 [b]Wednesday, May 8th, 2013[/b]

1:23 AM
Tanks Are Coming, The (1941)
C-20 mins,

1:45 AM
Out Of The Fog (1941)
A racketeer terrorizes a small fishing community until he falls in love with a fisherman's daughter.
Dir: Anatole Litvak Cast: John Garfield , Ida Lupino , Thomas Mitchell .
B... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301597 Sun, 05 May 2013 21:04:35 [b]Tuesday, May 7th, 2013[/b]

2:05 AM
Just One More Time (1974)
C-9 mins,

2:15 AM
Gentleman Jim (1942)
Fanciful biography of 19th-century boxing champion Jim Corbett.
Dir: Raoul Walsh Cast: Errol Flynn , Alexis Smith , Jack Carson .
BW-104 mins, TV-PG, CC,

4:15 AM
Montana (1950)
... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301596 Sun, 05 May 2013 20:25:44 I am a big pre-code fan films made between 1929 to 1934 that showed strong women and didn't sugar things until the catholic Breen forced Hollywood to adhere to moral standards. Thes pious right wingers have always been with us.

My favorite movies : babyface, skyscraper souls, free soul, and gold... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301592 Sat, 04 May 2013 16:25:04 [i]Happy birthday to Rudoph Valentino, Orson Welles and Stewart Granger in daytime: prime time brings this month's edition of Bob's Picks.

(all times Eastern)[/i]

6:45 AM SHEIK, THE (1921)
An Arabian sheik kidnaps a beautiful Englishwoman to win her heart. Dir: George Melford Cast: Rudolph V... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301590 Sat, 04 May 2013 12:24:45 [i]An evening of Fanny Brice, and then the start of a silent French serial from 1917 and the classic Ozu film [b]Late Spring[/b]. Nice night for movie buffs![/i]

[b]6:00 AM
THE FIREFLY (1937)[/b]

A Spanish spy masquerades as a singer to sabotage Napoleon's forces.
Dir: Robert Z. Leonard
Cas... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301588 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:56 [i]6:45 AM - NOW PLAYING MAY (2013):BW-25 mins, CC[/i]

[b]7:30 AM
THE GANGSTER (1947)[/b]

A troubled gangster, who has lost all faith in people, loses his weak grip on life.
Dir: Gordon Wiles
Cast: Barry Sullivan, Belita, Joan Lorring.
BW-84 mins, TV-PG


[b]9:00 AM
FIRE OVER ENGLAND (... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301587 Fri, 03 May 2013 23:57:34 [i]In the late afternoon there are a couple of films to celebrate yesterday's birthday of Bing Crosby -- born Harry Lillis Crosby on May 2, 1903 in Tacoma, Washington. And tonight's theme (indeed, the Friday night theme for this month) is Second Looks, a chance to see movies that are remakes of oth... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301586 Fri, 03 May 2013 12:49:55 [i]In prime time this evening, TCM is featuring four films from the later years of the career of director King Vidor. Enjoy! [/i]


[b]6:00 AM -- Son Of India (1931) [/b]
A rajah's son falls for an American girl touring India.
Dir: Jacques Feyder
Cast: Ramon Novarro, Conrad Nagel, Marjorie... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301575 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:46:28 Just thought you all might enjoy this as much as I did! I've seen 'The Wizard Of Oz' probably hundreds of times, and never noticed these:



http://littlewhitelion.com/17-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-wizard-of-oz-24633/... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301569 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:21:52 http://brightlightsfilm.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Annex-Lane-Priscilla-Arsenic-and-Old-Lace_021.jpg

[b]Wednesday, May 1st, 2013[/b]

12:00 AM
Undercover Man, The (1949)
A treasury agent tries to convict a ruthless mobster of tax evasion.
Dir: Joseph H. Lewis Cast: Glenn Ford , Ni... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301566 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:22:04 [b]Tuesday, April 30th, 2013[/b]


12:30 AM
Power, The (1968)
A scientist tries to unmask a murderous genius with psychic powers.
Dir: Byron Haskin Cast: George Hamilton , Suzanne Pleshette , Richard Carlson .
C-109 mins, TV-PG, CC, Letterbox Format

2:30 AM
Creature from the Black L... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301565 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:08:05 [i]TCM salutes 50's/60's sci-fi stalwart Richard Carlson on what would have been his 101st birthday.

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6:00 AM EYES IN THE NIGHT (1942)
Blind detective Duncan Maclain gets mixed up with enemy agents and murder when he tries to help an old friend with a rebellious stepda... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301564 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:36:27 [b]6:00 AM
TWO GUYS FROM MILWAUKEE (1946)[/b]

A runaway prince in disguise takes up with a taxi driver.
Dir: David Butler
Cast: Dennis Morgan, Joan Leslie, Jack Carson.
BW-90 mins, TV-G, CC


[b]8:00 AM
LOVE CRAZY (1941)[/b]

A businessman concocts a series of harebrained schemes to kee... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301562 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:41:42 [b]6:15 AM
BOYS' RANCH (1946)[/b]

A ball player creates a ranch for troubled kids from the city.
Dir: Roy Rowland
Cast: Jackie "Butch" Jenkins, James Craig, Skippy Homeier.
BW-97 mins, TV-G


[b]8:00 AM
BEACHCOMBER (1954)[/b]

A female missionary teams with a drunken beachcomber to save... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301561 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:39:39 [i]It looks like we are having a morning of films written by Anita Loos (born on 26 April 1888, Mount Shasta, Sissons, California), and an afternoon of films featuring Guy Kibbee (who specialized in playing jovial, but not particularly bright, businessmen and government officials). And in prime tim... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301560 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:30:50 [i]Tonight's theme is Amazing Races, and TCM has a quartet of Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated films about competitive travel. Enjoy! [/i]


[b]7:30 AM -- Conquest Of The Air (1940) [/b]
Documentary footage traces humanity's efforts to fly.
Dir: Zoltan Korda
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Frankl... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301559 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:06:50 I hope this is a reasonable place to post this but apologize if not.

If you haven't seen Breach and have any interest in seeing it, please understand that certain major aspects of the plot are discussed herein.

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While I was mostly familiar with the issues involved... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301557 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:23:11 During the day TCM is showcasing biopics, and in the evening it's the final roster of films (including a couple of rarities) featuring Star of the Month Laurence Olivier.

Also, don't let the stills below fool you: It's [b]The Beggar's Opera[/b] that's in color, not [b]The Devil's Disciple[/b].
... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301553 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:53:09 A happy 85th birthday to actress and diplomat Shirley Temple Black!

[b]Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013[/b]

12:15 AM
Wings (1927)
In this silent film, romantic rivals fly against the enemy in World War I.
Dir: William A. Wellman Cast: Clara Bow , Charles [Buddy] Rogers , Richard Arlen .
BW-144 ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301552 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:34:01 Australian screenwriter, producer and director Simone North's feature film debut which she wrote, is based on a novel called "Perfect Victim" from 2003 by Australian writer Elisabeth Southall and UK journalist Megan Norris. It was screened at the Brisbane International Film Festival in 2010 and is a... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301551 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:58:25 [i]It's Happy Birthday to Eddie Albert in daytime! Later, TCM kicks off the first of two nights of restored classics.

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6:15 AM ON YOUR TOES (1939)
A hoofer gets mixed up with a ballet dancer, triggering backstage jealousy. Dir: Ray Enright Cast: Zorina , Eddie Albert ,... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301550 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:56:57 [b]6:00 AM
ALWAYS IN MY HEART (1942)[/b]

A convict returns home to find his family has forgotten him.
Dir: Jo Graham
Cast: Kay Francis, Walter Huston, Gloria Warren.
BW-92 mins, TV-G, CC


[b]8:00 AM
BALL OF FIRE (1941)[/b]

A group of professors takes in a nightclub singer hiding from ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301549 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:45:36 [b]6:00 AM
ESCAPADE (1955)[/b]

A famous pacifist's sons steal an airplane to take a petition to the powers in Berlin.
Dir: Philip Leacock
Cast: John Mills, Yvonne Mitchell, Christopher Ridley.
BW-88 mins


[b]7:30 AM
KING SOLOMON'S MINES (1937)[/b]

African explorers enlist an exiled na... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301548 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:40:36 [i]It's a day of juvenile delinquents and an evening of women spouting really snappy dialogue -- Rosalind Russell in His Girl Friday (1940), Katharine Hepburn in Woman of the Year (1942), and Ginger Rogers in Tender Comrade (1943). Enjoy! [/i]


[b]6:00 AM -- Reefer Madness (1936) [/b]
Drug de... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301543 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:01:17 My second time through this book. An excellent bio, seemingly fair and impartial. And verrrrry interesting.

http://max256.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/scott-eyman-lion-of-hollywood-the-life-and-legend-of-louis-b-mayer.jpg... http://www.democraticunderground.com/10301540 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:40:18