tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post525105567118954167..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.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-76182672906950880762021-11-10T12:41:40.383-08:002021-11-10T12:41:40.383-08:00I agree. In Canada we celebrate the former Armisti...I agree. In Canada we celebrate the former Armistice Day as Remembrance Day and it is a sacred observance. A few years ago some American-based retailers in Canada tried to link the day to a "sale" and there was immediate backlash which brought it to a stop.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-12143283909150695322021-11-10T07:02:28.135-08:002021-11-10T07:02:28.135-08:00I want to mention that tomorrow is VETERANS DAY (N...I want to mention that tomorrow is VETERANS DAY (Nov. 11). I thank all the veterans (living and deceased). I think it was good that some of the top movie stars put their careers on hold and joined the military during WORLD WAR II. CLASSIC TV FAN Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-28493587297480895482021-11-05T10:01:00.688-07:002021-11-05T10:01:00.688-07:00You are so welcome. I sure this surprising movie w...You are so welcome. I sure this surprising movie will find a place in your heart.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-56218569413698384642021-11-05T05:42:33.916-07:002021-11-05T05:42:33.916-07:00Paddy, your post is so lovely and makes me look fo...Paddy, your post is so lovely and makes me look forward to checking out this film. It sounds like a real treat. Thanks for the intro to Its A Dog's Life! The Classic Movie Musehttp://www.theclassicmoviemuse.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-16165671639223394622021-11-02T13:32:03.651-07:002021-11-02T13:32:03.651-07:00A well-deserved reward for our pal Wildfire. Thank...A well-deserved reward for our pal Wildfire. Thanks for the information that fans, old and new, will be glad to know.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-28262273884978113792021-11-02T10:10:13.751-07:002021-11-02T10:10:13.751-07:00E. Bernstein was very versatile. His compositions ...E. Bernstein was very versatile. His compositions add a lot to the movies.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-81389253557474488542021-11-02T10:09:29.799-07:002021-11-02T10:09:29.799-07:00I saw King Creole within the last few months. A pr...I saw King Creole within the last few months. A prestigious film for Elvis, working with Michael Curtiz.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-58831826643764354602021-11-02T09:52:00.907-07:002021-11-02T09:52:00.907-07:00I looked up the credits to this movie. The music w...I looked up the credits to this movie. The music was by ELMER BERNSTEIN who did the music for some JOHN WAYNE movies including THE SONS OF KATIE ELDER and TRUE GRIT. He also did the music for 24 episodes of THE BIG VALLEY. CLASSIC TV FANAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-7567754738004871162021-11-02T09:17:52.991-07:002021-11-02T09:17:52.991-07:00Paddy Lee, because of your write-up, I still have ...Paddy Lee, because of your write-up, I still have IT'S A DOG'S LIFE on my mind. I ran across this item in MGM's publicity for the movie. It is probably from one of Ed Sullivan's "Little Old New York" columns in the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS. Apparently starmaker Ed Sullivan was impressed with Wildfire's performance, "It may be the first time an Oscar is awarded to a dog." -Ed Sullivan. Wildfire did receive a PATSY(Picture Animal Top Star of the Year) award. Walter S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02507750468123235383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-87737063145191184002021-11-02T09:14:52.295-07:002021-11-02T09:14:52.295-07:00DEAN JAGGER and VIC MORROW were both in KING CREOL...DEAN JAGGER and VIC MORROW were both in KING CREOLE starring ELVIS PRESLEY! CLASSIC TV FANAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-61547446018907445282021-11-02T05:18:56.077-07:002021-11-02T05:18:56.077-07:00You heard it here, folks. If Walter lauds a movie,...You heard it here, folks. If Walter lauds a movie, it will be worth your while.<br /><br />I enjoyed your history with It's a Dog's Life. It really is one of those movies whose uniqueness stays with you. Indeed, Vic Morrow's contribution as Wildfire's voice is immeasurable. If we didn't feel drawn to the character through his voice the premise would not work, and It's a Dog's Life works, standing the test of time. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-3994189209134507722021-11-02T05:15:12.066-07:002021-11-02T05:15:12.066-07:00I hadn't thought of Gwenn that way, but it'...I hadn't thought of Gwenn that way, but it's true. Of course, he breaks my heart in Lassie Come Home. That classic is part of the lineup on the 9th. It is going to be a great day.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-45165451644464977222021-11-01T23:18:23.920-07:002021-11-01T23:18:23.920-07:00Paddy Lee, a good write-up of a rather good movie....Paddy Lee, a good write-up of a rather good movie. I first viewed IT'S A DOG'S LIFE(1955), as a youngster, on the WREC Channel 3 Memphis, Tennessee EARLY MOVIE in 1972. After arriving home from school I would turn on the tv to see what movie was on. Let me say this, it isn't your usual dog movie, its not Disney, or a Warner Bros. Looney Tune. The setting is in a Richard Harding Davis world. This isn't a dog and his boy story, because there are no children in this story. It is a fantastical fable told to us through the viewpoint of a honorable bull terrier. This movie gives us witty humor as well as deeply strong life lessons that don't side step the darker side of life. This sounds pretty heavy for an animal-talking movie from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1955, but that is what makes its uniqueness. <br /><br />While viewing the movie for the first time, the voice of Wildfire the dog was familiar, but I couldn't quite place it at first, then it finally dawned on me that it was Sgt. Chip Saunders from tv's COMBAT(1962-67). Yes, the fine actor Vic Morrow. Morrow did a wonderful narrative voiceover, which is so essential in the success of this movie. <br /><br />IT'S A DOG'S LIFE aired on WREC Channel 3 several times during the 1970's. It was over 30 years before I saw it again on Turner Classic Movies in 2011. I finally viewed it in a nice color print. MGM's high production values always stand out. This is a fun movie, which I think is well worth viewing. Walter S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02507750468123235383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-89551529309322953852021-11-01T16:35:53.931-07:002021-11-01T16:35:53.931-07:00I love a good dog movie and Edmund Gwenn is perfec...I love a good dog movie and Edmund Gwenn is perfect for this kind of movie (he was in THREE Lassie movies!).Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-73829347855274536972021-11-01T13:50:25.942-07:002021-11-01T13:50:25.942-07:00It is a special treat and I'm sure your enthus...It is a special treat and I'm sure your enthusiasm will go far to convince "newbies" to give it a try.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-48174908846293203632021-11-01T13:46:02.753-07:002021-11-01T13:46:02.753-07:00Honestly, I really think you'll get a kick out...Honestly, I really think you'll get a kick out of it. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-29452117521952149822021-11-01T12:29:01.504-07:002021-11-01T12:29:01.504-07:00This is SUCH a good movie!!! I first saw it becau...This is SUCH a good movie!!! I first saw it because of Vic Morrow, and his voiceover remains my favorite part, but the movie is just so well done overall.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-65309303538369672232021-11-01T12:15:35.805-07:002021-11-01T12:15:35.805-07:00Well, doggone, another one I've never seen. Y...Well, doggone, another one I've never seen. You keep mining the rare gems.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-25569823782997930642021-11-01T10:19:36.769-07:002021-11-01T10:19:36.769-07:00Hayes' work for Hitchcock is top-notch. Lots o...Hayes' work for Hitchcock is top-notch. Lots of fun to be found in other works as well. Following writers around from movie to movie is eye-opening.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-31080905848016751052021-11-01T09:31:07.228-07:002021-11-01T09:31:07.228-07:00JOHN MICHAEL HAYES! As soon as I saw that name I r...JOHN MICHAEL HAYES! As soon as I saw that name I remembered that he did the screenplay for PEYTON PLACE(57) starring LANA TURNER. I read that Hayes wrote for suspense shows on the radio and that is what got the attention of ALFRED HITCHCOCK. CLASSIC TV FANAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com