welcome comrade

The Quiet Man (my absolute favorite movie of all times) John Wayne, and Maureen Ohara

Undercurrent with Katharine Hepburn, Robert Mitchum, and Robert Taylor

All about Eve... Everyone!!! lol

I totally agree. In Two Women Sophia proved that she could be a serious actor, and showed her range. IMO most of her films were pieces of 'fluff', and eye-candy for lecherous, drooling males...that said, however, who could forget her American debut in Boy on a Dolphin as she emerges from the deep with that see-through, wet, clinging shirt that clearly showed her breasts, and, *gasp* nipples too!!! Quite the scandal for the 1960's!!! Unfortunately for Sophia, her sultryness and beauty were a detriment as far as her acting career went - given the chance and proper scripts, I think she would have been a tremendous dramatic actor. Check her out in The Black Orquid (1958) with Anthony Quinn. I thought she was great in this.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd-9CSjyA7A"]YouTube- Mock Trial - Cross Examination[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUh0tlDggkc"]YouTube- The Blob 1958 part2[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8zkYCEOUJY"]YouTube- The phantom of the opera (Lon Chaney)[/ame]

yep, and I'm one of em...

Jet, this is such a great thread. I really enjoy how you are putting films together which might make for a great theme evening!

Thank you for taking the time to do this!

Well thank you so much for saying so, comrade. I'm going to continue to do Jet's FlixMix for that very reason. I kind of think it's a great way to get to know films, stories and genres for people who are not familiar. I think its fine to talk about what we like and exchange our opinions about movies from all angles. But its also fun to provide information about we know... See ya at the movies....

Hell, on that note, Raquel is my pick....

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Jet's FlixMix-1930s Great Disasters Weekend
 

I've put together four disaster films based on incredible directing and special effects during the 1930s. The Hurricane is considered to have one of the greatest storm scenes of its time—and it is awesome. The first time I saw this movie, I couldn't believe how well done it was for the limited technology of the day. Along with The Hurricane, are terrific special effects in In Old Chicago, based on the famous 1871 fire; The Rains Came, which has amazing scenes of devastation from torrential rains, and San Francisco, which based on the great earthquake of 1906. If you're not familiar with directors in the elite category, John Ford and Henry King are two who made their mark early with these films. All four movies have well-known casts and great stories. I'd settle into a weekend with these movies and hopefully you will too. See ya at the movies....

The Hurricane, 1937
Directed by John Ford
Dorothy Lamour, Raymond Massey, Mary Astor
In the days of the tall ships and colonial rule of the South Pacific, a naive native sailor working as first mate on an island hopping windjammer is unjustly jailed in Tahiti for striking a racist planter with government connections. His attempts to escape imprisonment and return to his home island and young wife are contrasted with the attitudes of the white colonials, including a humanitarian physician, a "by the book" governor and a sadistic jailer, as well as the forces of natural justice in the form of a devastating hurricane. Written by the authors of "Mutiny on the Bounty."

In Old Chicago, 1937
Directed by Henry King
Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Don Ameche
Story of the great fire of 1871. Fictional story of two sons of Mrs. O'Leary (the owner of the cow which started the fire), one a rogue (Power) the other a lawyer (Ameche). One of the most expensive films of its time ($1.8 million).

The Rains Came, 1939
Directed by Clarence Brown
Tryrone Power, Myrna Loy
The year is 1938 in British India, and our story takes place in the picturesque city of Ranchipur, presently sweltering under the heat, with locals praying for much needed rains and relief. In this scenario we have an elegant Maharaja, Man Singh Bahadur, and his astute and wise wife, the Maharani of Ranchipur; a perpetual drunk and womanizer, Tom Ransome, who is presently courting an 18 year old runaway from the local Mission by the name of Fern; Lord Albert Esketh, and his wife, Edwina, a former lover of Tom, who are on a visit to Ranchipur, and wish to purchase some of the Maharaja's horses; Then there is Dr. Major Rama Safti, a Hindu who is currently having an affair with Lord Albert's wife, and who is the heir apparent to the throne of Ranchipur. All plans of the citizens of Ranchipur are cut short with heavy incessant rains, followed by earthquakes, flooding, polluted waters, and then - plague.

San Francisco, 1936
Directed by Woody VanDyke
Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Jeanette McDonald
Mary Blake arrives at Blackie Norton's Paradise gambling hall and beer garden looking for work as a singer. Blackie embarrasses her by asking to see her legs, but does hire her. She faints from hunger. Nob Hill Socialite Jack Burley and Maestro Baldini of the Tivoli Opera House see her singing and offer her a chance to do opera, but Blackie has her under a two-year contract which she sorrowfully stands by. Later, when he makes up posters featuring Mary in tights, she does leave for the Tivoli. Blackie gets an injunction against Burley, but knocks out the process server when he hears Mary's performance as Marguerite in "Faust". She asks her to marry him and she agrees to go back to the Paradise as his kind of singer, but Blackie's childhood chum Father Tim intervenes. After Blackie slugs the priest, Mary leaves. She is soon the star of the Tivoli and Blackie's place is closed down. She sings a rousing "San Francisco" on behalf of the Paradise at the annual "Chicken Ball" and wins the $10,000 prize which Blackie throws to the floor. As she storms out of the hall a terrible rumble betokens the famous San Francisco earthquake. Buildings collapse, streets split wide open, the city burns, the army dynamites whole sections of town. After staggering around in a stupor Blackie finds Father Tim and the two of them find Mary at a Salvation Army camp. Backed by hundreds of others, they look out over the ruins which are gradually replaced by the shining new city with a reprise of the title song.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdMiMxpDv7w"]YouTube- The Hurricane 1937 Trailer[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuYWrSmLvlM"]YouTube- In Old Chicago - Trailer (1937)[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx1l8BYz4C0"]YouTube- san francisco no 12[/ame]


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXTmaR8CcQU"]YouTube- T r c 6[/ame]

I have:
The Third Man and Rebecca waiting for me at home from Netflix.

I have seen both of them so many times, studied the genres and directors in college. I listened to The Third Man's soundtrack all last week in preparation.

Also, I saved Sunset Blvd (my total fav), Exodus and On the Waterfront on the DVR and just watched Bridge Over the River Kwai last week.

Maybe a William Holden night sometime? I could add Stalag 17.

Blissssssss

Sunset Blvd.

Stalag 17

Bridge over the River Kwai

Except, 2 war movies?

Sure why not 2 war movies. Those were Holden's best war flix. Add Love Is a Many Splendored Thing. William Holden, Jennifer Jones. 1950s ultra-love story which goes along with Sunset Blvd as films in the 50s. Or how about Sabrina? William Holden, Humphrey Bogart, Audry Hepburn.

Holden in the 1930s
Golden Boy---classic movie with barbara stanwyck and Lee J Cobb (based on Cliffors Odets Broadway play, I believe)

The 1940s were kind of a lull for him

My favorite Holden movie of the 50s would be:
Executive Suite--big cast, great movie- Stanwyck, Holden, june Allison, Paul Douglas, Fredrick march, lots of folks.

and then theres:
Picnic- with Kim Novak

William Holden movies are great...have a good time with whatever you choose.

Wow!!! I'm soooooo surprised!!! lol

Y'know, this could be another good idea for a 'theme' - picking an actor, then watch a collection of his/her movies - just at thought...

exactly. you could do themes on anything. i'm going to do actor themes, too.

Cool I'm thinking who...hmmm, I'm thinking either Burt Lancaster, or Kirk Douglas...or maybe Edward G., or Spencer Tracy, or...oh my, this is hard...

I could do a differences in POW camps in WWII between Germany and the Pacific. :) I seriously love both those movies! The element of humor in the midst of horror.

Thank you for the William Holden suggestions, I need to update my Netflix list.
This is great!

Jimmy Stewart!

we're waiting for your actors themes comrade.

Ok, comrade...I'll pick Burt Lancaster. And since we're doing war themes as well, how's bout...Seven Days in May (1964). Steller cast, and intriguing story, with both of my star choices: Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas.

Heres a trailer:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33x-vZZxwGI"]YouTube- Seven Days In May - Trailer,1964[/ame]

Hey, Ol' Jet, just a few minutes for West Side Story - are you going to watch it? I will. I always do, can't help it...
I like to be in America...I feel pretty, oh so pretty, Maria, I just met a girl named Maria...Something's coming...and oh so many others...I love this movie and all the songs.

C ya at the movies, Ol' Jet!!! ;)