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by loureviews
November 2nd, 2014, 1:48 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: Jack Warner the actor
Replies: 3
Views: 13205

Re: Jack Warner the actor

Can definitely second the love for The Captive Heart. Jack Warner's sisters Gert and Daisy (Elsie and Doris Waters) were better known for their comedy films but Jack took a different path.
by loureviews
January 9th, 2014, 5:19 pm
Forum: Musicals
Topic: Are classic musicals marred by dubbing revelations
Replies: 10
Views: 18078

Re: Are classic musicals marred by dubbing revelations

I don't think it makes any difference, but I am pleased that many years after the event many of the secret dubbers are now being acknowledged (few were at the time, I seem to remember South Pacific did give a nod to Giorgio Tozzi singing for Rossano Brazzi but that's about it). There seem to be two ...
by loureviews
December 8th, 2013, 4:26 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: Some less known Fredric March films worth seeing
Replies: 16
Views: 25168

Re: Some less known Fredric March films worth seeing

Count me in as another big fan of Fredric's - I can definitely add to the recommendations for 'Middle of the Night' in which he provided an exceptional performance as the man who finds love late in life (with Kim Novak, I think?). He was excellent in a late role in 'The Iceman Cometh' (the same film...
by loureviews
December 8th, 2013, 4:20 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: William Hartnell;Film life before and during Dr. Who
Replies: 3
Views: 2736

Re: William Hartnell;Film life before and during Dr. Who

stuart.uk wrote:HI
I thought An Adventure In Space And Time was a really good tv movie.

Are you UK based
Hi Stuart - yes, I'm in London.
by loureviews
December 8th, 2013, 4:19 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: Katharine Hepburn
Replies: 7
Views: 4715

Re: Katharine Hepburn

I've never come across a copy of A DELICATE BALANCE. Haven't read the play either. As a fan of Edward Albee, I should see this movie! Hi Red River (and thanks to everyone for the nice welcome!) - A Delicate Balance was released as part of the American Film Theatre set a few years ago on DVD. I have...
by loureviews
December 8th, 2013, 4:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Plays Gone Bad?
Replies: 10
Views: 5006

Re: Plays Gone Bad?

The worst Macbeth I saw was with the usually reliable Pete Postlethwaite in the lead. I'm sure he would have been fine had he not been wearing what looked like a red dress ... I saw The Importance of Being Earnest with all the roles done by two men, but that was a success, I thought. The other turke...
by loureviews
December 8th, 2013, 4:13 pm
Forum: Musicals
Topic: Idol On Parade
Replies: 2
Views: 12387

Re: Idol On Parade

I watched this and Jazzboat for the first time this year. They're not great films but Newley had a good screen personality and I do like his songs from this part of his career. Idol on Parade was so obviously influenced by Elvis being drafted though - 'I've Waited So Long' could almost have been a n...
by loureviews
December 3rd, 2013, 4:11 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: Katharine Hepburn
Replies: 7
Views: 4715

Re: Katharine Hepburn

Now, Katharine Hepburn, that was a lady to be reckoned with, by all accounts! Quite aside from her sixty-two year film career (where nearly all her titles were exceptional, and those which didn't quite work were never less than interesting), she seemed to be formidable in her life choices - wearing ...
by loureviews
December 3rd, 2013, 4:05 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: Nigel Davenport RIP
Replies: 4
Views: 3167

Re: Nigel Davenport RIP

Moira - good to see a fellow fan of Lord Bothwell in that film. It's always the first film I associate with him.
by loureviews
December 3rd, 2013, 4:04 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: William Hartnell;Film life before and during Dr. Who
Replies: 3
Views: 2736

Re: William Hartnell;Film life before and during Dr. Who

I thought the docu-drama about the birth of Dr Who was excellent. William Hartnell was never a top-flight film star but he has some notable turns in This Sporting Life, Brighton Rock, and Carry On Sergeant. I think he brought the right touch of gravitas and approachability to the Doctor, and I think...
by loureviews
December 3rd, 2013, 4:02 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: Lewis Collins RIP
Replies: 1
Views: 2076

Re: Lewis Collins RIP

Hi Stuart I absolutely adored Lewis Collins and wish he had had a much bigger film career than he did. He was great in Who Dares Wins and of course on TV in The Professionals. I suspect despite his living in LA for years he wasn't as well known to our American friends as he is in the UK. But he was ...