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Don’t Bother to Knock (1952); Director: Roy Ward Baker
Yesterday, June 1, was Marilyn Monroe’s birthday. Here is a look at an under-rated performance, that of the babysitter in “Don’t Bother to Knock”, co-starring Richard Widmark. “I rather think that had she endured, had she come ten years later, … Continue reading
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Tagged Anne Bancroft, Don't Bother to Knock, Marilyn Monroe, Richard Widmark
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In praise of Anne Bancroft:
Dan Callahan has a spectacular 5 for the day.
Don’t Bother To Knock (1952); Dir. Roy Baker
“I rather think that had she endured, had she come ten years later, maybe it would have been different. But at that time – I mean, she came in at the height of the Hollywood system – and she was … Continue reading
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Tagged Anne Bancroft, Don't Bother to Knock, Marilyn Monroe, Richard Widmark
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Happy Birthday, Mel Brooks
Gene Wilder told this story when he came to my school. Gene Wilder, a young actor, was in some show on Broadway, kind of a big break. Forgive me, can’t remember what it was. One night, after the show, a … Continue reading
R.I.P., Anne Bancroft
I knew Alex would come through. Here is Alex’s tribute to Bancroft’s long and astonishing career. Here is a list of Bancroft trivia. And here are some Anne Bancroft quotables. My favorite? “When Mel told his Jewish mother he was … Continue reading
Anne Bancroft Has Just Died
I just heard the news. I have no words yet. My thoughts are with Mel Brooks, and their son Max. I’ll write more later, when I’m clearer in the head. I’m gonna miss knowing she’s out there. A classy dame, … Continue reading