Tag Archives: Bringing Up Baby

Getting Normal: Howard Hawks to Peter Bogdanovich on “Bringing Up Baby”

Posted on July 17, 2009 by sheila

From Who the Devil Made It: Conversations with Legendary Film Directors, by Peter Bogdanovich By the end of the film, would you say that [Cary] Grant has abandoned his scientific life? Well, let’s say he mixed it. He had an … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Evenings With Cary Grant: Recollections in His Own Words and by Those Who Knew Him Best” (Nancy Nelson)

Posted on August 27, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Entertainment Biography/Memoir: Evenings With Cary Grant: Recollections in His Own Words and by Those Who Knew Him Best, by Nancy Nelson I can imagine that this is pretty much a book only for hardcore fans. It’s almost … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Howard Hawks!

Posted on May 30, 2008 by sheila

He’s my favorite director. Not only has he directed some of my favorite films of all time, but you look at his run of hits in the 30s and 40s (and beyond – but that was his real heyday) – … Continue reading →

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Archie Leach day: 5 Favorite Moments

Posted on January 18, 2008 by sheila

Here are 5 of my favorite Cary Grant acting moments in films: This list is in no way definitive:

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“I’ll Be With You In a Minute, Mr. Peabody!”

Posted on September 17, 2007 by sheila

A wonderful analytic post about Bringing Up Baby. I see the movie, on average, once a month. It keeps working for me, regardless of repetition. “You told them my name was Bone, and you didn’t tell me.” “That was the … Continue reading →

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At long last: The Professor’s New Movie Quiz

Posted on July 20, 2007 by sheila

I have been waiting patiently for the seasonal movie quiz from Dennis’ stellar site – and at long last – it has arrived!! I put my answers in the comments section on Dennis’ site – and seriously, reading thru everyone’s … Continue reading →

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Outtakes

Posted on December 1, 2006 by sheila

What I would not give to see the following outtakes: Howard Hawks tells this story about filming Bringing Up Baby. They had such a good time filming it. Hawks and Grant were great friends, Hepburn and Grant were great friends … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Howard Hawks

Posted on May 30, 2006 by sheila

“When Wayne saw Clift the first time he said, ‘Howard, think we can get anything going between that kid and myself?’ I said, ‘I think you can.’ After two scenes he said, ‘You’re right. He can hold his own, anyway, … Continue reading →

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“Bringing Up Baby”

Posted on August 8, 2005 by sheila

The first close-up in the entire movie comes in the 4th scene. The 4th scene. This is HIGHLY unusual. Think about the over-use of close-ups in movies today – and you will realize how unusual it is. Hawks holds back. … Continue reading →

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“Peabody? WHAT Peabody?”

Posted on August 8, 2005 by sheila

Watched Bringing Up Baby last night. The cool thing about this was: I own a copy of the movie, of course, but in VHS form. My VCR is on the fritz at the moment, so I rented a copy of … Continue reading →

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