tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post7589572986189086030..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: Caftan Woman's Choice: One for November on TCMCaftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-649291114220212912014-11-07T06:33:56.286-08:002014-11-07T06:33:56.286-08:00Romance and paper straws!Romance and paper straws!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-52477366642945166822014-11-07T06:33:12.553-08:002014-11-07T06:33:12.553-08:00The author's comments are strange to me. Ther...The author's comments are strange to me. There's a streak of cynical humour that runs through a lot of Warners product and I think that's part of what makes it hold up to this day. They knew their own style and if that style wasn't appropriate for "Fools for Scandal" (I haven't seen it either) then it is fair to say so. However, we BrotherOrchidLarceyIncNightMustFall types know it was a good thing when Warner Bros. handed out the chuckles.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-9436890479716194152014-11-07T04:32:33.656-08:002014-11-07T04:32:33.656-08:00Another great choice, and I love the mention of: &...Another great choice, and I love the mention of: "Their courting takes place at a local drugstore under the watchful and bemused eyes of a soda jerk played by 25-year-old Jackie Gleason." Another example of romance at the drug store. Must have this for my collection. <br />Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-86998362047806193942014-11-06T13:38:51.914-08:002014-11-06T13:38:51.914-08:00I just finished reading FIREBALL, about Carole Lom...I just finished reading FIREBALL, about Carole Lombard and her ill-fated flight. The author really takes Warner Bros. to task with her film there, FOOLS FOR SCANDAL, and says Warner Bros. was absolutely the wrong studio to make comedies. I haven't seen that film so I don't know how bad it is, but LARCENY INC. is a terrific comedy all the way around. In addition to BROTHER ORCHID (fine movie) I also always liked Eddie G. in A SLIGHT CASE OF MURDER. It never occurred to me that Warner Bros. didn't know how to make comedies. Maybe not of the screwball variety, but all of those movies have traces of screwball elements in them. Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-25257542874880274242014-11-04T06:42:55.576-08:002014-11-04T06:42:55.576-08:00EGR really was tops at his craft. Even when a mov...EGR really was tops at his craft. Even when a movie doesn't entirely succeed, I've never known him not to excel.<br /><br />Thanks, Becky. According to my family I'm a Christmas overkill kinda gal, but the crop of made for TV movies that aim for holiday attention make me look like a real piker. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-51238744879048009652014-11-04T06:25:27.176-08:002014-11-04T06:25:27.176-08:00CW, did Edward G. Robinson ever make a really bad ...CW, did Edward G. Robinson ever make a really bad movie? He was amazing, and I love to see him in anything. I've seen Larceny but look forward to watching it again. By the way, I loved your "they seem to pile on the Christmas like it's an endless tub of Cool Whip - and nobody can handle that much Cool Whip!" -- fabulous line, girl! And oh so true!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-77228316392801098602014-11-04T05:43:21.652-08:002014-11-04T05:43:21.652-08:00So true about fine actors and Eddie was one of the...So true about fine actors and Eddie was one of the best. "Brother Orchid" is another favourite around here. Don't let on, but my hubby always gets a little verklempt at the end of that one.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-15309106076441011752014-11-03T17:02:20.089-08:002014-11-03T17:02:20.089-08:00If this is duplicate comment, please delete it (my...If this is duplicate comment, please delete it (my first one seemed to disappear). CW, this is terrific selection for the month. Edward G. Robinson was technically not a comedian, but--like all fine actors--he could play any role. I quite enjoy his funny films, such as this one and BROTHER ORCHID.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-76074357604916341702014-11-03T13:15:36.001-08:002014-11-03T13:15:36.001-08:00I knew we were part of the Great Sisterhood of EGR...I knew we were part of the Great Sisterhood of EGR fans! There's something so good-natured and charming about "Larceny, Inc." that it quickly became a family holiday movie tradition.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-49286368989414371762014-11-02T10:56:34.702-08:002014-11-02T10:56:34.702-08:00Paddy, you may not know it, but you've sent me...Paddy, you may not know it, but you've sent me a Christmas present, namely Larceny Inc!. My dear late mom loved Edward G. Robinson, and she made us us kids love him too as we grew older! With Jane Wyman and that delightful cast of character actors, what's not to love? You made my day, my friend -- swell choice! :-D, and Larceny Inc. was our favorite! Thanks again for perking up a blustery fall afternoon!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-67175520856614336412014-11-02T07:41:01.780-08:002014-11-02T07:41:01.780-08:00Rich, they seem to pile on the Christmas like it&#...Rich, they seem to pile on the Christmas like it's an endless tub of Cool Whip - and nobody can handle that much Cool Whip!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-31298002920112106812014-11-02T05:24:11.313-08:002014-11-02T05:24:11.313-08:00Is it me or does Hollywood rarely make movies anym...Is it me or does Hollywood rarely make movies anymore where Christmas is incidental to the story as opposed to being central?Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.com