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Re: The Snake Pit (1948)
Posted: August 16th, 2012, 2:17 pm
by JackFavell
The Seven Per-cent Solution
Harold and Maude
Cat People
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Re: The Snake Pit (1948)
Posted: August 16th, 2012, 7:42 pm
by mrsl
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Someone suggested a remake of The Snake Pit, but the only person I can conceive of possibly playing that role would have to be Charlise Theron. After North Country, Monster, and Sweet November, I think she would be perfect. H'wood would probably go for Kidman, but she just doesn't have the chops for a part like this.
I thought a good shrink was Gregory Peck as Captain Newman. He knew his patients after studying them, and came up with albeit unusual, cures, but they worked.
Moira: I have another film to add to your list for psych week - The Locket with Lorraine Day.
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Re: The Snake Pit (1948)
Posted: August 16th, 2012, 8:39 pm
by moira finnie
The Locket (1946-John Brahm) would be a pip to include, Anne. I have always liked Laraine Day, but that role was surely the very best of her career. I also like
Brian Aherne as the shrink who was also one of the victims of the leading lady. Of course, I know the person in the cast that you would be intrigued by...
The cinematography of Nicholas Musuraca mirrors the psychological turmoil of Day's character beautifully.
Re: The Snake Pit (1948)
Posted: August 17th, 2012, 8:43 am
by CineMaven
Well then let's not leave out "Bewitched" starring Phyllis Thaxter. Or see a woman going mad as Joan Crawford did in "Possessed" one of the few times I've liked Raymond Massey.
Re: The Snake Pit (1948)
Posted: August 17th, 2012, 8:47 am
by ChiO
Mustn't forget BRAINSTORM.
Re: The Snake Pit (1948)
Posted: August 17th, 2012, 11:28 am
by RedRiver
David Steinberg could host the evening. I loved his crazy psychiatrist routine!
Re: The Snake Pit (1948)
Posted: August 18th, 2012, 12:39 am
by mrsl
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Moira:
I'm sure you're correct girl, but I try not to overwhelm people with my favorites, unless I'm reviewing one of his movies.
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