tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post2886701724299814232..comments2024-03-17T17:53:32.743-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: CMBA Movies of 1939 Blogathon - Five Came BackCaftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-870337433181845022011-05-23T23:53:16.657-07:002011-05-23T23:53:16.657-07:00Thanks, Caroline. I hope the Movie Fates put &quo...Thanks, Caroline. I hope the Movie Fates put "Five Came Back" in your path soon.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-15899345536239915662011-05-23T21:08:15.663-07:002011-05-23T21:08:15.663-07:00Ooh, this sounds like a great one. I love adventur...Ooh, this sounds like a great one. I love adventure/disaster ensembles -- and Lucille Ball sounds like the icing on the cake (I'll watch her in anything). Great review and excellent contribution to the blogathon!<br /><br />-CarolineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-56166049716024344392011-05-21T14:27:43.003-07:002011-05-21T14:27:43.003-07:00Thanks for the holiday wishes, Moira. Three cheer...Thanks for the holiday wishes, Moira. Three cheers for Her Majesty, and a long weekend!<br /><br />It's fun to discover and share things about these favourite actors such as Knowles WW2 duties, Barrie's love life and stamps issued in honour of our beloved Joseph Calleia. I really appreciate your feedback.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-13132792427807636412011-05-20T14:15:16.058-07:002011-05-20T14:15:16.058-07:00You make me long to see Five Came Back again and I...You make me long to see <b>Five Came Back</b> again and I loved the fact that you took the time to write about the lives of each of the players. I am puzzled by the relative obscurity of Patric Knowles too, but suspect that it may have its roots in his similar appearance to one Errol Flynn. The world could probably only take one of those at a time, so apparently, the far more even-keeled Knowles had to settle for a full life instead of a comet-like existence. <br /><br />I am very fond of Joseph Calleia, whose singular acting always arrests my attention whenever I see him. His last scene in this film with C. Aubrey Smith and Elisabeth Risdon is so touching I get a lump in my throat just thinking of it. <br /><br />I did not know about Wendy Barrie and Bugsy Siegel! I guess he had good taste at least once in his life, though it may have been one reason why Wendy seemed stuck in B movies for so long. <br /><br />Thank you so much for writing this, Patricia--and have a Happy Victoria Day!Moira Finniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626493736940699514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-83551739935746929522011-05-17T14:35:29.954-07:002011-05-17T14:35:29.954-07:00Whistlinggypsy, so pleased to see you here. You&#...Whistlinggypsy, so pleased to see you here. You're welcome any time. Thanks for the compliment.<br /><br />Interesting comparison to "Lifeboat". Decisions under stress are decisions of necessity.<br /><br />Like you, I'm enjoying the 1939 blogathon and I'm stretching out my reading. Rain is continuing up here, so tomorrow it will be hot pots of tea and plenty of movie talk.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-11488105046459827592011-05-17T13:50:04.978-07:002011-05-17T13:50:04.978-07:00CW, I am so sorry to be commenting on your post so...CW, I am so sorry to be commenting on your post so late, I am still paying visits to fellow bloggers entries in the blogathon. I don’t recall seeing Five Came Back from beginning to end, although some of the story is certainly familiar. I think, sometimes, that it is a bit like Lifeboat on dry land (if that’s a fair comparison). Your background information on some of my favorite character actors, and those less familiar, is both entertaining and informative. I had no idea the various backgrounds and life experiences of Wendy Barrie, Allen Jenkins, Joseph Calleia and Patric Knowles (I agree, he was handsome and talented and should have made a wonderful leading man). I would also echo Jacqueline T Lynch's observation regarding your great stars and martinis opening.whistlingypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126688373252306609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-82587069765628484422011-05-17T10:48:10.993-07:002011-05-17T10:48:10.993-07:00Classicfilmboy, trueclassics and Dawn - let the Lu...Classicfilmboy, trueclassics and Dawn - let the Lucy love begin! She really shows her mettle in this gem of a movie and it's been marvelous for me to see so many fans who appreciate "Five Came Back".Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-37495726827630978552011-05-17T06:29:02.571-07:002011-05-17T06:29:02.571-07:00Wonderful review for a adventure thriller, in whic...Wonderful review for a adventure thriller, in which we get to see how some will sacrifice themselves, while others will think only of themselves.<br /><br />You could not have a better cast: Lucille Ball, Chester Morris, Wendy Barrie, Patric Knowles, John Carradine, Allen Jenkins, Joseph Calleia and Sir C. Aubrey Smith.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26827196383965547552011-05-16T22:59:27.002-07:002011-05-16T22:59:27.002-07:00I'll admit, I watched this movie initially bec...I'll admit, I watched this movie initially because it starred Lucille Ball, and I didn't expect much from it (let's face it, a few of the films featuring the "Queen of the Bs" were of the "stinker" variety). But I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this one in the end. The cast really is a "who's who" of supporting players--I remember pointing at the screen a couple of times and asking myself, "Now where did I see that guy/gal before?"<br /><br />Really enjoyed reading your review! I'm planning to watch or re-watch most of the films in Lucy's filmography this summer in honor of her 100th birthday, and now I can't wait to catch this one again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-72046606778669452652011-05-16T18:23:58.156-07:002011-05-16T18:23:58.156-07:00I'm so glad you reviewed this film. I really e...I'm so glad you reviewed this film. I really enjoyed it when I saw it many years ago, and I can't really add to what others said about the quality of B films. I am excited to see your review of "The Dark Corner," which is a terrific film.Classicfilmboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278928051994100842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-89542739053365821682011-05-16T13:39:47.176-07:002011-05-16T13:39:47.176-07:00Yvette, Kevin, Becky - it does my heart good to re...Yvette, Kevin, Becky - it does my heart good to read such complimentary comments from bona fide members of the "Five Came Back" club. <br /><br />Interesting as well to learn about the film's high rentability quotient. Three cheers for Farrow & Co.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-4543452286092359692011-05-16T13:30:35.409-07:002011-05-16T13:30:35.409-07:00C Woman, this is a really fantastic review. I'...C Woman, this is a really fantastic review. I've always liked this movie very much. As Ivan mentioned, low budget does not mean bad -- often the actors and crew work harder to offset the low budget! Your review of the movie is right on, and you put an incredible amount of work into your research about the actors. I loved it! I was tickled to see that Lucy Ricardo's character and unforgettable look were created by two of the excellent craftsmen involved in this movie, which came years before I Love Lucy! Great job!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-12889595730479431512011-05-16T12:00:14.013-07:002011-05-16T12:00:14.013-07:00I haven't seen this one in years but I need to...I haven't seen this one in years but I need to see it again. It may be a B movie, but that's an A level cast. I knew about the leads, but didn't know there were so many great character actors in it. <br /><br />RKO made some of the best B movies in Hollywood's Golden Age.<br /><br />There's a video store by my house that has more than 20,000 videos and DVDs for rent. I was in there once talking to the owner and someone came into rent a VHS copy of "Five Came Back." The owner said to the guy, "This rents all the time." <br /><br />The guy said, "Well, its a great movie. One of my personal favorites." Looks like other people share your opinion of this one.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-25164623739111454042011-05-16T11:51:24.613-07:002011-05-16T11:51:24.613-07:00Can't tell you how many times in the past I...Can't tell you how many times in the past I've watched this film. I absolutely love it!! I was so pleasantly surprised to find it being talked about. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS POST about one of my favorite films. <br /><br />I think there were one or two re-makes of this story. I remember one with Anita Ekberg and vaguely remember another one. Each time the story works its magic. <br /><br />I need to see this again as soon as possible. Thanks for the truly GREAT review, Caftanwoman.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-77774019339914691412011-05-16T10:05:25.754-07:002011-05-16T10:05:25.754-07:00Thanks for your supportive comments, folks. Perha...Thanks for your supportive comments, folks. Perhaps we've started a revival or cult for "Five Came Back".Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-51275291878270328222011-05-16T02:46:25.191-07:002011-05-16T02:46:25.191-07:00This film sounds really interesting and is one I&#...This film sounds really interesting and is one I'd not heard of before. Thanks for the great review!Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249077643561441898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-73186385892782188812011-05-15T23:24:19.912-07:002011-05-15T23:24:19.912-07:00Like Eve, I saw this just a few months ago again a...Like Eve, I saw this just a few months ago again after many years and really enjoyed it. A good situation that has been used in so many films, and what a wonderful cast. No big stars, but what great actors! Along with "Stage Door" probably Lucy's best early role. The title may give away the ending, but what it doesn't reveal is the most critical thing--WHICH five come back and why?R. D. Finchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045080274131718843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26493070896748531632011-05-15T23:00:25.192-07:002011-05-15T23:00:25.192-07:00I watched “Five Came Back” not long ago for the fi...I watched “Five Came Back” not long ago for the first time in a long time - long enough that the experience was a kind of rediscovery. Great review of a picture that probably deserves more recognition than it gets. I especially liked your individual write-ups on each of the terrific cast members.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-71319552497795372442011-05-15T21:00:59.596-07:002011-05-15T21:00:59.596-07:00Thank you so much, FlickChick. I hope when you se...Thank you so much, FlickChick. I hope when you see "Five Came Back" you will let me know what you think.<br /><br />John, pleased to meet another fan. John Farrow also directed "Back from Eternity" (what is it about some directors and certain material?), and while there is nothing wrong with it, it doesn't have the magic that I found in "Five Came Back".Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-48105880545355285942011-05-15T20:58:56.907-07:002011-05-15T20:58:56.907-07:00Dorian, I appreciate the compliment and hope this ...Dorian, I appreciate the compliment and hope this moves "Five Came Back" up on the must-see list. <br /><br />Page, Lucy will win you over yet.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-25835291842852855142011-05-15T19:04:29.102-07:002011-05-15T19:04:29.102-07:00I have not seen this in a long time but I remember...I have not seen this in a long time but I remember liking Lucy in it. The entire cast is quite good. A terrific B film. A decent remake was done in 1956 called BACK TO ETERNITY.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808503055317962289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-36705837996403405862011-05-15T17:22:36.585-07:002011-05-15T17:22:36.585-07:00I NEED TO SEE THIS MOVIE! Your review was wonderfu...I NEED TO SEE THIS MOVIE! Your review was wonderfully done and does what a great review should so - send me running to get this film!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-80428492290438918412011-05-15T15:52:07.241-07:002011-05-15T15:52:07.241-07:00Dorian,
Thanks for letting us know about The Dark ...Dorian,<br />Thanks for letting us know about The Dark Corner. Who knows, I might become a Ball fan after all.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-53273265428689664692011-05-15T15:11:57.953-07:002011-05-15T15:11:57.953-07:00Caftan Woman, FIVE CAME BACK is one of those films...Caftan Woman, FIVE CAME BACK is one of those films I keep hearing about and keep meaning to catch up with, but, to semi-paraphrase a line from John Lennon, life keeps happening to me while I'm busy making other plans. Your fascinating review and your mini-bios of the stars have me determined to catch up with it sooner rather than later. Thanks for your great post!<br /><br />Page, I was never a huge Lucille Ball fan, but I've found that I like her best in dramatic roles, like her performance in THE DARK CORNER. (By the way, barring unforeseen circumstances, I intend to blog about THE DARK CORNER on May 27th, if anyone's interested :-))DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-6010339500712686942011-05-15T14:48:07.252-07:002011-05-15T14:48:07.252-07:00My pleasure, Doc.My pleasure, Doc.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com