Tag Archives: John Garfield

Under-Rated Movies #6: Four Daughters (1938); Dir. Michael Curtiz

Posted on May 18, 2006 by sheila

6. Four Daughters Here is another nearly-forgotten film (even though at the time it was nominated for Oscars left and right). It was directed by Hungarian-born Michael Curtiz, the man responsible, naturally, for such little-known art-house films as The Sea … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Awake and Sing” (Clifford Odets)

Posted on August 18, 2005 by sheila

Next in my Daily Book Excerpt: Another Clifford Odets play – Awake and Sing Unlike Waiting for Lefty which is a series of vignettes, culminating in the taxi strike when all the different strands come together … Awake and Sing … Continue reading →

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Morris Carnovsky On the Brink

Posted on June 10, 2004 by sheila

Dead Reckoning borders on camp, but it is not Humphrey Bogart’s fault. In the midst of the camp, and in the midst of the almost laughably silly last scene, he remains truthful. He gives an affecting performance. This is the … Continue reading →

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