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We’re Not Married: Eve Arden, Ginger Rogers, Marilyn Monroe, Mitzi Gaynor, Paul Douglas…

November 5, 2021 By Joi

David Wayne and Marilyn Monroe, We're Not Married

David Wayne and Marilyn Monroe

We’re Not Married is one of those fun, lightweight comedies from the fifties that my grandmother would have called a “a real hoot.”  Directed beautifully by Edmund Goulding, the movie features a GREAT cast portraying five wedded couples who find out they aren’t legally married… as you’d imagine, that’s when the fun begins.

Fred Allen and Ginger Rogers We're Not Married ,

Fred Allen and Ginger Rogers 

The Couples are…

  • Ginger Rogers and Fred Allen
  • Marilyn Monroe and David Wayne
  • Eve Arden and Paul Douglas
  • Zsa Zsa Gabor and Louis Calhern
  • Mitzi Gaynor and Eddie Bracken

Mitzi Gaynor and Eddie Bracken, We're Not Married

Mitzi Gaynor and Eddie Bracken

You can buy We’re Not Married on dvd (Amazon link) or watch the film on Prime Video.

Eve Arden and Paul Douglas, We're Not Married

Paul Douglas and Eve Arden

Filed Under: Eddie Bracken, Marilyn Monroe, Mitzi Gaynor Tagged With: David Wayne, Eddie Bracken, Eve Arden, Fifties Comedies, Fred Allen, GInger Rogers, Marilyn Monroe, Mitzi Gaynor, Paul Douglas

Eve Arden and Paul Douglas: We’re Not Married

September 18, 2021 By Joi

Paul Douglas and Eve Arden in We're Not Married (1952)

Paul Douglas and Eve Arden 

You’re looking at two of my favorite stars above – Paul Douglas and Eve Arden. Each had a way of making every movie… every scene.. better simply by being there. The two of them sharing a screen is almost too good to handle.

She had a certain magic about her that you couldn’t help but notice.

Paul Douglas was quite magical, himself, if we’re being honest. Somehow neither got the “lead star” treatment by Hollywood and it’s a shame – each could have certainly handled the weight of carrying a movie. Having said that, I very, VERY much enjoy and embrace the careers they did have. Each left us with such a legacy of entertainment and joy.

As I often say, that kind of legacy is darn near impossible to beat.

We’re Not Married was a 1952 romantic comedy directed by Edmund Goulding. It had the kind of cast directors and movie fans dream of: Ginger Rogers, Marilyn Monroe, Eve Arden, Victor Moore, Paul Douglas, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Mitzi Gaynor, Fred Allen, David Wayne, James Gleason, Jane Darwell… no wonder it’s so hilarious – the casting department left nothing to chance.

You can buy We’re Not Married on dvd (Amazon link) or watch the film on Prime Video.

Filed Under: Eve Arden, Paul Douglas Tagged With: Eve Arden, Paul Douglas

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

September 13, 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

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