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by vallo
December 14th, 2007, 3:10 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: Moira & Mark Hellinger
Replies: 3
Views: 1227

I started really paying attention to this man when I realized that he Produced most of my favorite Noirs. Moira threads are always a treat over at The moviemorlocks. I look for them weekly. She's so Prolific. If Hellinger didn't pass so young at 45 could you imagine some of the noirs he may have pro...
by vallo
December 14th, 2007, 2:21 pm
Forum: Dramas
Topic: Casablanca
Replies: 31
Views: 13706

I'm also don't think Rick and Sam were "Lifelong buddies" Because Renault tells Rick he knows that he ran guns to Ethiopia (was Sam with Him?) And Producer Hal B. Wallis nearly made the character Sam a female. as per IMDb The only back drop story was Carls (S.Z. Sakall) when he is referred...
by vallo
December 12th, 2007, 2:23 pm
Forum: Dramas
Topic: How Green Was My Valley
Replies: 25
Views: 11759

It's so hard to believe that this was filmed on a back lot and not Wales. The sets where great and the smoke coming out of the Chimneys and mines, had me gagging. No wonder by 40yrs. you were considered old. Besides Donald Crisp I loved Sara Allgood as the Mom (she reminded my of my Irish grandma) :...
by vallo
December 12th, 2007, 2:12 pm
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: Holiday Promo
Replies: 13
Views: 5546

I wrote TCM and hopefully they'll answer The $1,000000. question. Who sings the 2007 Holiday promo.


Bill
by vallo
December 11th, 2007, 6:34 am
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: Ford at Fox
Replies: 49
Views: 17325

I watched "Up The River" last night. It was OK. I'm not sure how the DVD is. But TCM's copy was very choppy, sound problems and it seems to be badly Edited jumping and skipping through out the film. It was good to see early Bogart and Tracy. I'm glad I watched. But it's not a keeper in the...
by vallo
December 10th, 2007, 2:40 pm
Forum: General TV and Media
Topic: The New Male Star
Replies: 29
Views: 8949

Back then you had to prove you could Act to get a part. Now a days it's who your related too. Back in the day there wasn't any other actor that they could compare them too. Today it's, he a young Jimmy Stewart or Gary Cooper etc...They also make enough money off of One film or TV Show and they're se...
by vallo
December 10th, 2007, 12:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Are you the only classic movie buff in your family?
Replies: 61
Views: 22878

I agree with you Carol. My Mom got me into Classics. They were alot more fun watching them with her. She always had a little trivia about the film and/or it's stars. Who married to who and who had an affair with whom. It just made it a little more interesting watching. Now that she has passed.I gues...
by vallo
December 10th, 2007, 12:07 pm
Forum: Dramas
Topic: Casablanca
Replies: 31
Views: 13706

I watched it again (Please Don't Shoot) I happen to love the film and Not because of it's stars. The premise is great, the Characters are great and while it may not be my favorite Bogart film. It is worth sitting through. TCM does overplay the film. But on a rainy Saturday Night I couldn't think of ...
by vallo
December 10th, 2007, 9:47 am
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: Any Trouble Accessing TCM Message Board?
Replies: 19
Views: 6918

I can get on the forum. But, not sign in...There loss :lol:


vallo
by vallo
December 4th, 2007, 10:57 am
Forum: Classic Film on DVD
Topic: Viva Zapata released?
Replies: 7
Views: 4964

It also states :Comments: Region: 1 and 4 - Import - New - Sealed - SLEEVE NOTES AND DVD MENU IN PORTUGUESE - Label: Fox Filmes, Release: 2006 - They do have a sign up list . To be notified when the film is released in Region 1


vallo
by vallo
December 4th, 2007, 10:44 am
Forum: Games and Trivia
Topic: A trivial issue - my TCM mug
Replies: 1
Views: 13216

I don't have the mug. But I purchased a "Club TCM" shirt a couple of years ago.And wear it proudly! I wish they would have the logo shirts that were out when TCM first came around. (The Guy in the Top-Hat or the Girl) Well if anyone is out there. All I want for Christmas, is at TCM Shoppin...
by vallo
November 28th, 2007, 2:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 411
Replies: 42
Views: 13555

Sorry to hear about your loss Lynn. My Deepest Condolences.


vallo (Bill)
by vallo
November 28th, 2007, 1:44 pm
Forum: Games and Trivia
Topic: Classic Characters with Classic Films
Replies: 125
Views: 84883

Nanon Zanzi= Joan Crawford in The Unknown 1927


Sir William Porterhouse?
by vallo
November 23rd, 2007, 9:36 am
Forum: General TV and Media
Topic: A Most Conspicuous Vacuum
Replies: 6
Views: 3009

Coincident or not I watched the '73 film Executive Action the other night which is "Food for Thought" on the Assassination of JFK. It really makes you think what (may have ) happened the day in November 1963.
From the Dalton Trumbo screenplay.


vallo
by vallo
November 23rd, 2007, 9:27 am
Forum: Games and Trivia
Topic: Classic Characters with Classic Films
Replies: 125
Views: 84883

Tubby Wadsworth=Gordon Jones in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Nanon Zanzi