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Happy Birthday, Jean Arthur

Posted on October 17, 2011 by sheila

She is “my kind of actress”, which may deserve some explanation. “My kind of actress” is an actress who seems to be alive, on a moment to moment basis, with very little trickery or self-importance. Arthur was a very shy … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Jean Arthur

Posted on October 18, 2010 by sheila

I’m one day late. She, the wonderful actress, who has a permanent spot in my banner is “my kind of actress”, which may deserve some explanation. “My kind of actress” is an actress who seems to be alive, on a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Rita Hayworth

Posted on October 17, 2010 by sheila

She was a newbie (pretty much) when she appeared as Judith, the wife of the hated flier MacPherson (Richard Barthelmess), in Only Angels Have Wings (directed by Howard Hawks), but she’s terrific in the part. The part is deceptively simple, … Continue reading →

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Only Angels Have Wings: “Lock the doors. Judith’s lost her equilibrium.”

Posted on July 28, 2009 by sheila

I love to hear Rita Hayworth get her well-deserved props as a capable and wonderful actress. She was a newbie (pretty much) when she appeared as Judith, the wife of the hated flier MacPherson, in Only Angels Have Wings, but … Continue reading →

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“Only Angels Have Wings”: a perfect scene.

Posted on March 4, 2009 by sheila

It’s already perfect on the page, but pair it with the subtle acting of Jean Arthur and Cary Grant (and Thomas Mitchell at the end there) … makes this one of my favorite filmed scenes of all time. The inflection … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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End of Summer Movie Quiz: My Answers

Posted on August 31, 2008 by sheila

Dennis Cozzalio presents: Dr. Smith’s Lost in the Space at the End of Summer Movie Quiz. I live for his seasonal quizzes! I have answered (in my typical fashion) with images and Youtube clips rather than just words. It’s been … Continue reading →

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The Delectable Jean Arthur

Posted on August 12, 2008 by sheila

A montage. I’ll always love Jean Arthur for Talk of the Town and Only Angels Have Wings – and I love her even more knowing that she had terrible stage fright and a lot of insecurities. Wonderful comedienne, I think. … Continue reading →

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“Calling Barranca!”

Posted on July 25, 2008 by sheila

“Movie prop” plane found – and featured on Antiques Roadshow. The guest on the show, who had found the plane, describes coming across it at a swap meet – and the guy selling it said it was from a movie … 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: The Howard Hawks Woman

Posted on January 18, 2008 by sheila

Howard Hawks directed Only Angels Have Wings in 1939, and To Have and Have Not in 1944. In between he directed His Girl Friday, Sergeant York, Ball of Fire, and Air Force. In these films, he was still working on … Continue reading →

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