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by Moraldo Rubini
July 21st, 2012, 6:26 pm
Forum: Archived Guest Stars
Topic: Welcome to Steven Bingen, July 20th-22nd
Replies: 40
Views: 21553

Re: Welcome to Steven Bingen, July 20th-22nd

You mentioned that in 1986 Bryan Goetzinger found the streetlight on which Gene Kelly perched at that iconic moment in Singin' in the Rain . Mr. Goetzinger was able to verify this lamppost as the authentic piece via Cedric Gibbons' inventory number. Producer George Lehr also mentioned Gibbons' catal...
by Moraldo Rubini
July 21st, 2012, 12:03 pm
Forum: Archived Guest Stars
Topic: Welcome to Steven Bingen, July 20th-22nd
Replies: 40
Views: 21553

Re: Welcome to Steven Bingen, July 20th-22nd

Two years ago I called lzcutter and excitedly shouted into the phone, "This is the best book ever!". I had ordered a copy for each of us, as was dazzled by its thorough content. Thank you, Mr. Bingen, for this wonderful view into the City of MGM. I'm fascinated with the ability of the stud...
by Moraldo Rubini
July 3rd, 2012, 8:42 pm
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: TCM Summer Under the Stars 2012
Replies: 18
Views: 23293

Re: TCM Summer Under the Stars 2012

Looks like a great month. Each year I hope they'll have a Joan Blondell Day on her birthday -- August 31. I now hold this hope for next year. Kingme, you'll have an additional Rita Hayworth when they screen Cover Girl on Gene Kelly's day. Mifune = very cool! Wish "Pandora and the Flying Dutchma...
by Moraldo Rubini
July 3rd, 2012, 8:28 pm
Forum: Musicals
Topic: Luciano Pavorotti
Replies: 7
Views: 14255

Re: Luciano Pavorotti

In his prime, there is no doubt he was a great lyric tenor. I'm disheartened that most people seem to know him from his stadium concerts, and "Three Tenors" uber-events. As an opera fan, I was fortunate to see Pavarotti perform many times in operas as well as recitals. I met him on several...
by Moraldo Rubini
April 15th, 2012, 11:09 pm
Forum: Tales from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Topic: Sue Sue's TCM Film Festival Tidbit Travel Blog
Replies: 1311
Views: 640788

Re: Sue Sue's TCM Film Festival Tidbit Travel Blog

Wow! Peggy Cummins?! What movies of her's did they show? I'd love to see Night/Curse of the Demon on the big screen. Hey! I saw Glenn Taranto interviewed on TCM tonight. I remember meeting him last year (and have him to thank for my attaining the fantastic MGM Backlot book), and believe he's one of ...
by Moraldo Rubini
April 14th, 2012, 8:50 pm
Forum: Tales from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Topic: Sue Sue's TCM Film Festival Tidbit Travel Blog
Replies: 1311
Views: 640788

Re: Sue Sue's TCM Film Festival Tidbit Travel Blog

Poor Michael York. What happened to him? He looks like he's had some really serious health problems. Good for him, that he came to the festival, even if he doesn't look too good....sign of real self confidence, isn't it? Michael York had to cancel scheduled appearances at film festivals in the last...
by Moraldo Rubini
February 25th, 2012, 8:14 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: *CANDIDS*
Replies: 14682
Views: 5998786

Re: *CANDIDS*

The girl needs a bra so she can use her hands for other things.
by Moraldo Rubini
February 23rd, 2012, 1:30 am
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: *CANDIDS*
Replies: 14682
Views: 5998786

Re: *CANDIDS*

Yippee! Thank you for doing whatever it was that you did! My daily fix is restored. Thank you so much, Joe, for this entire thread. It was a dismal notion to think we could have lost it.
by Moraldo Rubini
February 22nd, 2012, 11:35 am
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: *CANDIDS*
Replies: 14682
Views: 5998786

Re: *CANDIDS*

mongoII wrote:I'm not certain yet if that image of Garland will disappear. We'll wait and see.

Joe
Alas, it's gone.
by Moraldo Rubini
January 20th, 2012, 1:26 am
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: *CANDIDS*
Replies: 14682
Views: 5998786

Re: *CANDIDS*

Joe, refresh my memory, what did Bette have to say about the divine Mr. Davenport? (even his name is old fashioned, and grandpa like...my grandmother always said 'davenport' rather than sofa or couch) :D :D Hey! I say "davenport". Maybe I should change my member name to "Gramps"?
by Moraldo Rubini
January 15th, 2012, 2:00 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: *CANDIDS*
Replies: 14682
Views: 5998786

Re: *CANDIDS*

mongoII wrote:Image
TODD KARNS (1921 - 2000)
Harry Bailey "It's a Wonderful Life"
I just learned that Todd Karns was the son of Roscoe Karns!
by Moraldo Rubini
January 6th, 2012, 10:23 am
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: *CANDIDS*
Replies: 14682
Views: 5998786

Re: *CANDIDS*

[quote="mongoII"]HAPPY BIRTHDAY http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt8/MovieJoe/silver/bronze/Platinum/000aaaaaamix.jpg TOM MIX (1880 - 1940) Thank you for that Tom Mix story! When I was a child my father used to tell me about his love for Tom Mix. When he was a child Tom Mix was his favor...
by Moraldo Rubini
January 6th, 2012, 2:14 am
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: *CANDIDS*
Replies: 14682
Views: 5998786

Re: *CANDIDS*

It's no wonder the Academy's Humanitarian Award is named after Jean Hersholt, if he can stand between these feisty dames and keep their battles at bay...
by Moraldo Rubini
January 4th, 2012, 10:32 am
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: *CANDIDS*
Replies: 14682
Views: 5998786

Re: *CANDIDS*

I was wondering if Marla English was ever arrested for stealing Vivien Leigh's eyes.
by Moraldo Rubini
January 1st, 2012, 7:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: TCM'S 2011 FILM FESTIVAL: A PICTORIAL TALE OF MADCAP TRAVEL
Replies: 15
Views: 6276

Re: TCM'S 2011 FILM FESTIVAL: A PICTORIAL TALE OF MADCAP TRAVEL

I'm so impressed with the amount of ground you covered! You say you made the treks between screenings; how is it that I never found the time? I was usually running[/]i from screen to screen. Though the Kodak Center mall is a generic shopping center, I wanted to add that at least the architecture is ...