tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post5878700681248120954..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: The Great Villain Blogathon: Raymond Burr in "Pitfall" (1948)Caftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-72460288240238264822015-04-21T08:04:39.927-07:002015-04-21T08:04:39.927-07:00I understand your sorrow, Becky.
"Pitfall&qu...I understand your sorrow, Becky.<br /><br />"Pitfall" has an excellent script that feels real and provides a lot of food for thought. I'm sure you'll enjoy the movie.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-75589184425758016932015-04-20T15:03:09.991-07:002015-04-20T15:03:09.991-07:00I haven't seen this one, but just two lines yo...I haven't seen this one, but just two lines you spotlighted are enough to send me searching for it: "Mac: "I bet you never thought of me as a man who could fall in love."<br />Johnny: "You'd be surprised how little time I have to think about you at all, Mac." Ooooh, zing! Indifference is a bitter pill to swallow, worse than hate. I am a big Raymond Burr fan -- he can be so handsome, and I love his voice. Very masculine. Imagine my chagrin when I found out he would be more interested in my brother than in me -- not a gay bash, just the sorrow of a girl with a crush who had no chance! LOL! Loved your article!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-15428301924722526582015-04-19T06:15:05.759-07:002015-04-19T06:15:05.759-07:00While you are visiting the dark side, add "Ra...While you are visiting the dark side, add "Raw Deal", "Walk a Crooked Mile' and "Borderline" to that list of Burr baddies. Our Raymond was a certainly a versatile fellow.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-16785689839861309832015-04-18T13:20:35.071-07:002015-04-18T13:20:35.071-07:00I've only ever seen Burr as Perry Mason, Irons...I've only ever seen Burr as Perry Mason, Ironsides, and as two other baddies, in His Kind of Woman and Rear Window. Great review and now I must find Pitfall!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-6286656783075830202015-04-18T09:19:53.208-07:002015-04-18T09:19:53.208-07:00Burr and we were lucky that Erle Stanley Gardner s...Burr and we were lucky that Erle Stanley Gardner saw him as "Perry". On the audition footage available on the DVDs I think William Hopper did an excellent job on his try for the lead role. Things worked out as they should.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-89519828279802825192015-04-18T08:48:45.206-07:002015-04-18T08:48:45.206-07:00I am so used to seeing Raymond Burr as Perry Mason...I am so used to seeing Raymond Burr as Perry Mason that I sometimes forget that before that role he played many heavies over the years. And Mac is one of his best. This is a character about as far from Perry Mason and Ironside as one can get! He really was good at playing villains!Terence Towles Canotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397088843628331615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-77825217148849359972015-04-16T20:49:34.126-07:002015-04-16T20:49:34.126-07:00My pleasure. Thanks for hosting and giving us the...My pleasure. Thanks for hosting and giving us the opportunity to explore the dark side.<br /><br />I noticed there were, at last count, three Burr baddies making an appearance this year. I imagine he'd be pleased. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-45429149447466018652015-04-16T16:44:02.589-07:002015-04-16T16:44:02.589-07:00Super choice, I like this movie, and love Raymond ...Super choice, I like this movie, and love Raymond Burr in anything, but he really was a great villain. What I enjoy about his villain roles, is that to me he was not at all a likable villain like other real life nice men. He could really be thoroughly hateful and as noted above, slimy. You could easily do a top 10 Burr Baddies when you take in the westerns and noirs he menaced. Thanks so much for being part of this event! Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11659951781597698530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-85608808357893895592015-04-16T10:57:12.107-07:002015-04-16T10:57:12.107-07:00So pleased you are now interested in checking out ...So pleased you are now interested in checking out this most worthy film.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-29256394600113879532015-04-16T10:56:41.228-07:002015-04-16T10:56:41.228-07:00Whew! I'm glad you were stopped in time. Enj...Whew! I'm glad you were stopped in time. Enjoy the "Pitfall" experience.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-55390257157330695992015-04-15T23:41:16.470-07:002015-04-15T23:41:16.470-07:00I haven't seen this either, but really want to...I haven't seen this either, but really want to, so I haven't read your whole review as yet - but will return to it when I've seen the film, which will hopefully be very soon!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688113363803443338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-76223525761099512902015-04-15T17:44:55.507-07:002015-04-15T17:44:55.507-07:00I haven't seen this one--thanks for the spoile...I haven't seen this one--thanks for the spoiler alert.:) I was sad to reach it though because I was totally enthralled in the story thanks to your review. I'll have to save the ending for after I see it:) Leahcarygrantwonteatyou.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113307554617254662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-47127474965197339632015-04-15T05:49:20.913-07:002015-04-15T05:49:20.913-07:00My own category and now my own list! It's a r...My own category and now my own list! It's a rarefied atmosphere I'm living in these days! (I feel like I should have minions to do my laundry!)Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-19420980357654812702015-04-14T17:37:02.572-07:002015-04-14T17:37:02.572-07:00Waa! Another Cw film for me to see. It sounds like...Waa! Another Cw film for me to see. It sounds like a devishly good time. Thanks for the recommendation. I think I am going to have to star a list - CW films to watch.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-86374823518191756142015-04-14T05:17:50.198-07:002015-04-14T05:17:50.198-07:00It is an interesting movie whose characters make a...It is an interesting movie whose characters make a long-lasting impression and leave you with much to consider.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-73729043713078941512015-04-14T05:16:59.525-07:002015-04-14T05:16:59.525-07:00Another aspect of the movie I enjoy is the peek in...Another aspect of the movie I enjoy is the peek into life at the time provided by the settings which are not overdone. We're with folks we can relate to.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-60796430272808747062015-04-14T05:15:00.360-07:002015-04-14T05:15:00.360-07:00I'm so pleased you enjoyed this look at Mac an...I'm so pleased you enjoyed this look at Mac and "Pitfall". Burr is indeed disturbing in "Rear Window", and even a little pathetic.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-81093219679895368412015-04-14T05:13:15.648-07:002015-04-14T05:13:15.648-07:00The arrogance of our villains know no bounds makin...The arrogance of our villains know no bounds making their downfall sweet.<br /><br />PS: Raymond Burr gets a lot of play in this house. The first time Janet saw him as a villain she asked "Are you sure that's the Chief?" Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-41798828118213137672015-04-14T05:11:15.711-07:002015-04-14T05:11:15.711-07:00Thanks. It was a pleasure to contribute to the bl...Thanks. It was a pleasure to contribute to the blogathon. Mac could be any guy working a 9 to 5, but he's got a layer of creepy that goes on for miles. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-50613276089056288942015-04-14T04:06:13.717-07:002015-04-14T04:06:13.717-07:00Ooh, great selection! I've actually never seen...Ooh, great selection! I've actually never seen this one. i must now. very great insight and review. loved it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-46526417778144968442015-04-13T23:06:47.469-07:002015-04-13T23:06:47.469-07:00Ooh, great selection! I've actually never seen...Ooh, great selection! I've actually never seen this one, but now I'm convinced I must! I love your point about the big vs. small scale villains... sometimes the ones who set out to hurt just a few select people are the scariest ones of all!Vintage Cameohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12198989922609440510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-16232546748743773602015-04-13T19:39:17.640-07:002015-04-13T19:39:17.640-07:00I enjoyed reading your post about this villain. I...I enjoyed reading your post about this villain. I can see why he would make a great one after recently seeing him in Rear Window. He was very disturbing in that and you never even hear him speak. In this movie, it sounds like every time you think he is going to go away, he shows up again, causing more trouble. That's the worst kind of villain! Thanks for a great review!http://cookazido.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647985875518118596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-70845158986739785992015-04-13T18:45:16.396-07:002015-04-13T18:45:16.396-07:00I love Burr in anything he does, and I like this, ...I love Burr in anything he does, and I like this, too: "Villains, no matter how many arrows they have in their quiver, somehow never expect their victims to reach the point where they can't take it any more." Great post.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-18567714471709989622015-04-13T17:37:46.856-07:002015-04-13T17:37:46.856-07:00CW, you are truly a gal after my own heart. I LOVE...CW, you are truly a gal after my own heart. I LOVE Raymond Burr in this movie -- or should I say I love to HATE him! His character is so oily I could mix him with some vinegar and put him on my salad. I really enjoyed your post -- the writing was first-rate, and I loved the way you interspersed those great lines throughout (the one about Johnny not thinking about Mac actually made me laugh out loud). Thanks for offering up this great post for the blogathon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-42163642406300341192015-04-13T15:49:31.757-07:002015-04-13T15:49:31.757-07:00It is a very well-written and directed feature. S...It is a very well-written and directed feature. So much so, that I'm sure my spoilers won't ruin your enjoyment. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com