tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post7446567162531565189..comments2023-10-20T13:34:46.654-07:00Comments on Kevin's Movie Corner: Stars and Stripes ForeverKevin Deanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-2619792244016065492011-07-11T23:41:02.009-07:002011-07-11T23:41:02.009-07:00You know...I kinda miss the days when films could ...You know...I kinda miss the days when films could display such simplistic and cheery optimism and patriotism...<br /><br />Anyhow...hello! My name is Nathanael Hood from Forgotten Classics of Yesteryear! <br /><br />I just want to invite you to my blog's blogathon. It will be taking place in about three weeks. The topic is MONSTER MOVIES FROM THE 50S!!!<br /><br />I would love it if you would participate! Send me an email at nahood@ursinus.edu.<br /><br />Here are a couple of links to more information:<br /><br />http://forgottenclassicsofyesteryear.blogspot.com/2011/06/next-blogathon-monster-movie-mania.html<br /><br />http://forgottenclassicsofyesteryear.blogspot.com/2011/07/blogathon-update.htmlNathanael Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959797971471060052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-23273645615497554302011-07-11T13:59:56.311-07:002011-07-11T13:59:56.311-07:00I like "Cheaper by the Dozen" too though...I like "Cheaper by the Dozen" too though its been awhile since I've seen it. <br /><br />Very glad to see that TCM is running "Sitting Pretty" this month, on the evening of July 27. That's another one I haven't seen in the longest time and am really looking forward to it. If memory serves, there's more to it than the famous oatmeal and the baby scene. Great support from Richard Haydn too. <br /><br />I do hope you get to see "Stars and Stripes Forever" one day.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-28878299487834891372011-07-11T11:21:46.899-07:002011-07-11T11:21:46.899-07:00Haven't seen this movie, but it sounds great, ...Haven't seen this movie, but it sounds great, and Fox musicals are always a lot of fun. Webb was a more versatile actor than his "Laura" or "Dark Corner" performances will let you know. He's excellent in "Titanic" and he's also very funny in the 1950s version of "Cheaper by the Dozen" - I know, Webb is the last person you'd think of as the father of 12 children, but he makes it work, and he & Myrna Loy do a great job together (though in no way does lovely, slim Myrna look like the mother of 12 kids!). Thanks for your review; it makes me want to see this film.Grand Old Movieshttp://grandoldmovies.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-83281083390155044402011-07-07T14:27:24.767-07:002011-07-07T14:27:24.767-07:00Page: I like Ruth Hussey too in this. She is calm ...Page: I like Ruth Hussey too in this. She is calm and collected amidst all hubbub surrounding her husband and the romance between Wagner and Paget, especially in the scene when she tells her husband they have been married. A beautifully played scene and typical of Koster's work in not overplaying a scene. <br /><br />Fourth was very nice, but a lot of running around this weekend. I was glad to kick back with this movie when it was all over.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-8539491727629197242011-07-07T13:59:55.440-07:002011-07-07T13:59:55.440-07:00Kevin,
I'm late to the celebration as usual. ...Kevin, <br />I'm late to the celebration as usual. This is the perfect film to celebrate Independence Day and one that sadly, not too many would think of as a first choice. I adore Ruth Hussey all while not being the biggest fan of musicals but I enjoyed it for it's historical references. <br />A great review on a must see film.<br /><br />I hope you had a wonderful July 4th.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-23699970629375123222011-07-07T12:31:05.630-07:002011-07-07T12:31:05.630-07:00Thanks, Allen. Great to know. Thanks for reading.Thanks, Allen. Great to know. Thanks for reading.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-7856629666887192342011-07-07T12:28:46.882-07:002011-07-07T12:28:46.882-07:00Java Bean, the narrator in Stars and Strips was Ma...Java Bean, the narrator in Stars and Strips was Max Showalter (1917 - 2000) famous as Jean Peter's husband in Niagara (starring Marilyn Monroe) made the next year. He does have a great voice.Allen Hefnerhttp://bitactors.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-45846318164681480912011-07-07T08:59:58.657-07:002011-07-07T08:59:58.657-07:00Caftan Woman: I agree about the Fox musicals. Love...Caftan Woman: I agree about the Fox musicals. Love 'em. Just love 'em. It will be a happy day when "Coney Island" comes out on DVD. <br /><br />Jacqueline: Agree about Clifton Webb. I was really impressed with his performance in "Titanic." At the local Half Price Books, I found a copy of "The Dark Corner" for only $3. I've never seen it and am looking forward to it. <br /><br />Classicfilmboy, I would be happy to loan it you. I hope you like it. <br /><br />Becky, totally agree about that scene in the South. One of my favorite scenes in the movie. <br /><br />Java Bean, it never occurred to me to check out character names on the IMDB. I'll have to remember that for future references. Thanks for looking up Benjamin Harrison for me.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-91030408018538940662011-07-07T04:57:35.308-07:002011-07-07T04:57:35.308-07:00We just about wore out our VHS copy of this film. ...We just about wore out our VHS copy of this film. It was one of my favorite after-school movies.<br /><br />According to IMDB, STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER is the only film in which President Harrison is portrayed (though he gets one other appearance, but that's on TV).<br /><br />The narrator of that film (whose name does not seem to be listed on IMDB) has such an authoritative voice I felt that I was watching a documentary, or a least some kind of full-color newsreel.<br /><br />It was at that time in my life that I started trying to guess when the film was made before looking at the back cover for that information. I'd also make myself give a reason for my guess.<br /><br />The first or second time that I watched this one I guessed 1950s because Robert Wagner has a pompadour like the young Elvis in LOVE ME TENDER (1956) and Debra Paget looks about the same age in both films.<br /><br />It's been awhile. Thanks for taking me back, Kevin.<br /><br />- JavaJavaBeanRushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05653117187583244224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-27936333661432504862011-07-06T20:55:09.117-07:002011-07-06T20:55:09.117-07:00Kevin, I don't know what causes those white sp...Kevin, I don't know what causes those white spaces, but I do know Blogger can drive you to tear out your hair sometimes! But I didn't care. I'm so glad to know that someone else adores this movie. I do, and it may be openly and shamelessly patriotic, highly fictionalized (since when was that ever a problem for Hollywood anyway!), and some people think it's corny, but I love it. <br /><br />Webb is just his usual wonderful self, and you are so right about Wagner and Paget -- they were funny, sweet and brought some tears as well. My favorite scene is the one where the southern town, still painfully aware of their defeat by the North, is not sure it wants Sousa's band. He marches his band in playing Dixie, and all are charmed and even have tears in their eyes. Then he is brave enough to have the black Stone Mountain Choir sing Lincoln's song. It was spine-tingling.<br /><br />Wonderful article, Kevin, about an under-rated movie that should be better known. My poor old tape is getting old now, and I really hope they bring it out on DVD!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-80802382291242765812011-07-06T19:32:58.284-07:002011-07-06T19:32:58.284-07:00Sounds like a movie I'd really like. Thank you...Sounds like a movie I'd really like. Thank you for your patriotic tribute. Love Clifton Webb, so I need to check it out. However, since it's not on DVD, I may need to borrow it from you.Classicfilmboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278928051994100842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-61351714764108544572011-07-06T18:41:32.898-07:002011-07-06T18:41:32.898-07:00Great post. I haven't seen this one in ages, ...Great post. I haven't seen this one in ages, but your review makes me want to see it again soon. I also like Clifton Webb, and do find him very subtle in many scenes. "Titanic" showed some of his best work.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-65691368394715861992011-07-06T13:01:08.798-07:002011-07-06T13:01:08.798-07:00Thanks for turning the spotlight on "Stars an...Thanks for turning the spotlight on "Stars and Stripes Forever". I think of those Fox musicals as a sort of comfort food of movies - most welcome on a Sunday afternoon, like dear old friends.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-25623716512083600332011-07-06T12:42:19.998-07:002011-07-06T12:42:19.998-07:00I apologize to my readers for the white space in t...I apologize to my readers for the white space in this blog. For the last several weeks I've been having a terrible problem with spacing. If anyone has any suggestions on how to alleviate this, I would be very grateful. It just started recently.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.com