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Rouben Mamoulian Was BOTD in 1897

October 8, 2022 By Joi

Rouben Mamoulian Film CollageRouben Mamoulian Film Collage

The wonderful director Rouben Mamoulian (1897–1987) was BOTD in 1897. While he doesn’t have as many films to his credit as a lot of other directors, the ones he does have are very, very special.

These films include Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931), Queen Christina (1933), Golden Boy (1939), The Mark of Zorro (1940), Blood and Sand (1941), and the colorful, lighthearted, and FUN Silk Stockings (1957).

Some of my favorite Rouben Mamoulian Quotes:

“I consider that color on the screen must be used as an emotion.”

( About Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 1931) “I don’t want Hyde to be a monster, Hyde is not evil, he is the primitive, the animal in us, whereas Jekyll is a cultured man, representing the intellect. Hyde is the Neanderthal man and [Fredric March’s] makeup was designed as such.”

“The most important critic is time.”

“You can have all the philosophy you like: if a film doesn’t come across in graphic terms, it falls short.”

Filed Under: Adolphe Menjou, Barbara Stanwyck, Cyd Charisse, Fredric March, Linda Darnell, Tyrone Power Tagged With: Adolphe Menjou, Barbara Stanwyck, BOTD, Cyd Charisse, directors, Greta Garbo, Linda Darnell, Rita Hayworth, Rouben Mamoulian, Tyrone Power

Barbara Stanwyck and Paul Douglas in the Classic Film-Noir Clash by Night

October 4, 2022 By Joi

Barbara Stanwyck and Paul Douglas, Clash by Night

Barbara Stanwyck and Paul Douglas

One of my favorite film-noirs, Clash by Night (1952), is the very definition of the genre. Deliciously dark with a very strong female character who is heck in heels.

The film was directed by Fritz Lang, and has a cast that includes Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, Robert Ryan, J. Carrol Naish, Keith Andes, and Marilyn Monroe.

It’s one of MANY extraordinary performances by Barbara Stanwyck and one of her best film-noirs.

You can find the wonderful Clash By Night on dvd (Amazon link) or watch on Amazon Prime.

Filed Under: Barbara Stanwyck, Film Noir, Paul Douglas, Picture of the Day Tagged With: Barbara Stanwyck, Film-Noir, Paul Douglas

Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray in Remember the Night: Perfect Chemistry, Perfect Film

December 7, 2021 By Joi

Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray, Remember the Night

Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray

Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray lit the screen up in the 1940 classic Christmas film Remember the Night. They’d go on to create magic three more times: Double Indemnity (1944), The Moonlighter (1953), and There’s Always Tomorrow (1956). While Double Indemnity is their most popular film… and it’s popular for a reason, it’s extraordinary… Remember the Night is my favorite of their four movies.

There’s just something magical about it and I fall a little more in love with it each time I see it.

You can buy the dvd (Amazon link) online. Unfortunately it isn’t on Prime Video (maybe someday!).


Filed Under: Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Perfect Movies, Picture of the Day Tagged With: Barbara Stanwyck, Christmas classics, Christmas films, Fred MacMurray

Remember the Night: One of the Best Christmas Films (Deserves So Much More Love!)

December 1, 2021 By Joi

Remember the Night Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Beulah Bondi, Fred MacMurray, Elizabeth Patterson

Remember the Night, One of the BEST Christmas Films

Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Beulah Bondi, & Elizabeth Patterson star in the WONDERFUL 1940 film Remember the Night (directed by Mitchell Leisen).

A shoplifter (played deliciously by Barbara Stanwyck) goes home with the assistant DA (the always lovable Fred MacMurray) to spend Christmas with his family. Few stars consistently captured the “lovability” level Fred MacMurray hit with his good guy characters. There’s just something about him that makes you feel like he’s a friend.

Barbara Stanwyck, Beulah Bondi, Elizabeth Patterson, and Sterling Holloway are absolutely wonderful as well. This is one of the absolute best Christmas movies – in fact, I put it right up there with It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, and Christmas in Connecticut (three films I’m admittedly completely in love with). I have no idea why this one isn’t shown often on television – it isn’t even on Prime Video (hopefully that’ll change one day). Until then… I’d suggest doing what I did – buy the dvd (Amazon link)!

Remember the Night

Remember the Night


Filed Under: Barbara Stanwyck, Beulah Bondi, Elizabeth Patterson, Fred MacMurray, Picture of the Day Tagged With: Barbara Stanwyck, Beulah Bondi, Christmas movies, Elizabeth Patterson, Fred MacMurray

Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, and Robert Ryan in Clash by Night

October 4, 2021 By Joi

Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, and Robert Ryan in Clash by Night

Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, and Robert Ryan

Clash by Night (1952) was directed by an outstanding director, Fritz Lang, and boasts a stellar cast which includes Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, Robert Ryan, J. Carrol Naish, Keith Andes, and Marilyn Monroe. Inevitably, with that kind of talent and star power, you get a great movie and this film noir is truly that.

You can find the wonderful Clash By Night on dvd (Amazon link) or watch on Amazon Prime.

Paul Douglas, Barbara Stanwyck, and Robert Ryan in Clash by Night

Paul Douglas, Barbara Stanwyck, and Robert Ryan 

Filed Under: Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, Picture of the Day, Robert Ryan Tagged With: Barbara Stanwyck, film-noirs, Paul Douglas, Robert Ryan

Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, and Marilyn Monroe: Behind the Scenes of Clash by Night

September 8, 2021 By Joi

Barbara Stanwyck and Paul Douglas Behind the Scenes of Clash by Night

Barbara Stanwyck and Paul Douglas

I’ve seen nearly all of Barbara Stanwyck’s films at least once and one that always grabs me by the lapels is Clash by Night (1952, directed by Fritz Lang). The storyline is gritty and spellbinding and the performances are just as gritty and spellbinding. Then again, when an outstanding director meets an outstanding cast, this is pretty much what you’d expect.

The cast includes Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, Robert Ryan, Marilyn Monroe, and J Carrol Naish. Each gives a “filmography highlight” type of performance and, while I’d be hesitant to single any of them out – I do have to mention Paul Douglas’ phenomenal performance and Marilyn Monroe’s ability to hang with the more seasoned stars SO early in her career. The beautiful actress was haunted by insecurities when it came to acting, so knowing all she had to personally overcome to step in front of a camera always impresses the daylights out of me (so, how Kentuckian… on a scale of one to bless their hearts was that saying?!?!).

Another performance that also impresses me (but in no way surprises me) is Barbara Stanwyck’s. I’m used to greatness by the legendary actress, but she filmed this role under a great of stress – she was going through a divorce at this time, yet remained completely focused on her work and, as always, highly professional.

Director Fritz Lane would say of her: “She’s fantastic, unbelievable, and I liked her tremendously. When Marilyn missed her lines—which she did constantly—Barbara never said a word.” (I hasten to add that this was extremely early in Marilyn’s career AND she was, again, greatly incombered by insecurities.)

You can find the wonderful Clash By Night on dvd (Amazon link) or watch on Amazon Prime.

Marilyn Monroe, Behind the Scenes of Clash by Night

Marilyn Monroe, Clash By Night

Filed Under: Barbara Stanwyck, Film Noir, Marilyn Monroe, Paul Douglas, Picture of the Day Tagged With: Barbara Stanwyck, Clash by Night, Film-Noir, Marilyn Monroe, Paul Douglas

Barbara Stanwyck: Gorgeous Promotional Pictures from The Gay Sisters (1942)

August 30, 2021 By Joi

Barbara Stanwyck, The Gay Sisters Promo Picture

Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck leads a great cast in the 1942 film The Gay Sisters, directed by Irving Rapper. The rest of the cast includes Geraldine Fitzgerald, George Brent, Donald Crisp, Gig Young, Nancy Coleman, and Gene Lockhart.

As you’d expect, Barbara Stanwyck is outstanding in this movie and… as you can see!… she is stunning!

Barbara Stanwyck, The Gay Sisters Promo Picture

Barbara Stanwyck


Filed Under: Barbara Stanwyck, Picture of the Day Tagged With: Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck, Baby Face (1933)

August 26, 2021 By Joi

Barbara Stanwyck, Baby Face

Barbara Stanwyck, Baby Face

In the wonderful 1933 pre-code movie Baby Face, Barbara Stanwyck portrays Lily Powers, a woman who had been sexually exploited all of her life. When she decides to take her rightful place in the proverbial driver’s seat, she climbs the ladder to success, using the men’s sins against them.

It’s a very good movie and a MUST see for fans of Barbara Stanwyck – she’s absolutely wonderful in the role. The film also stars George Brent, Theresa Harris, Margaret Lindsay, Donald Cook, and a very young John Wayne.


Filed Under: Barbara Stanwyck, Picture of the Day Tagged With: Baby Face, Barbara Stanwyck, pre-code movies

Barbara Stanwyck, John Wayne, and George Brent in Baby Face (1933)

August 15, 2021 By Joi

Barbara Stanwyck and John Wayne, Baby Face

Barbara Stanwyck and John Wayne, Baby Face

Baby Face (1933) isn’t just worth seeing because it’s a good movie, it’s also worth seeing for the cast, alone. Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Theresa Harris, Margaret Lindsay, Donald Cook, and a very young John Wayne are all outstanding in this one. When I first watched Baby Face (many, many years ago), I had no idea John Wayne (one of my personal favorite stars) was in the movie. When a man shows up in the workplace making eyes at Barbara Stanwyck’s character Lily, I froze and thought, “No way! Can’t be!” – but the camera went in closer and, sure enough, there he was in all his glory… just without a hat and not a horse in sight!

I hate to admit it now, because I’ve grown to like him a great deal, but this is actually the movie that made me a George Brent fan. Before Baby Face, I had only seen him in a few Bette Davis movies and I came away unimpressed each time. Due to the fact that I loved him so much in this movie (and in each one I’ve seen since), I suspect it had more to do with the boring characters he had played than it did with him.  He was outstanding in this movie.

Barbara Stanwyck and George Brent, Baby Face

George Brent and Barbara Stanwyck

 


Filed Under: Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, John Wayne Tagged With: Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, John Wayne, pre-code movies

Henry Fonda, Barbara Stanwyck, and Preston Sturges: Behind the Scenes of The Lady Eve

August 9, 2021 By Joi

Henry Fonda, Barbara Stanwyck, and Preston Sturges Behind the Scenes of The Lady Eve

Henry Fonda, Barbara Stanwyck, and Preston Sturges Behind the Scenes of The Lady Eve (1941)

I’m fairly certain I’ve mentioned this before (and I’m equally certain I’m about to do it again)…. Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck are two of my absolute favorites. Top tier, never say a negative thing about them in my presence favorites. Which is why I am head over heels in love with the fact that they not only made several movies together, but one of them in particular is one of my all time favorite films. Nothing against The Mad Miss Manton (their adorable first film), but The Lady Eve is an absolute work of perfection.

As in every single minute.

I also love the fact that it’s apparent they enjoyed working together. It comes through every scene and it’s just delicious.

Speaking of delicious – I will never (and I mean never) get over the fact that they were holding hands in this adorable behind the scenes picture. I’m also never getting over how cute she is in her hat, but that’s for another day.

Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck - behind the scenes

Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck

You can find The Lady Eve: The Criterion Collection on Amazon or watch it on Prime Video.

Filed Under: Barbara Stanwyck, Behind the Scenes Pictures, Henry Fonda Tagged With: Barbara Stanwyck, Behind the Scenes pictures, Henry Fonda, The Lady Eve

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