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On this, the 69th anniversary of the passing of a great radio humorist, we present the NBC program Biography in Sound, This episode was broadcast two days prior to what would have been his 62nd birthday, May 29, 1956. Ironically that was just 10 days following my birth. And yes, I chose this picture because of another irony. Until I graduated college, I played the tuba. Here's a partial list of those apart of Fred that you will hear in this 55 minute program.Kenny Delmar, Tallulah Bankhead, Doc Rockwell, Jack Benny, Herman Wouk, Jim Harkins, Francis Spellman, Donald Voorhees, Peter Donald, Bill Mullen, James Mason, Jimmy Durante, Goodman Ace, Henry Tugan, Joe DeGray, Mike Jakes, Minerva Pious, Jack Haley, Ed Herlihy, Edgar Bergen, Herb Shriner, Benny Droan, Clifton Webb, George Jessel, John Royal, Roger White, Pat Weaver, Harry Von Zell, John Crosby, Stanley Trablinsky, Morton Green, George Foster, Su Chan, Max Asgur, Alan Reed, and Parker Fennelly. Each paying tribute with remembrances of Fred Allen.And yes, writer Earl Hamner wrote much of the continuity of this program. The same Earl Hamner who created The Waltons and Falcon Crest. One more amazing talent who influenced so many more. May he rest in peace and know that even today, he is remembered for all the laughs he gave all of us.
EPISODE 60 - "THELMA RITTER: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH" - 11/04/2024 There's a scene in the classic 1950 film All About Eve where Eve Harrington (ANNE BAXTER), a star-struck fan who has infiltrated the life of Broadway star Margo Channing (BETTE DAVIS), is telling the tragic story of her past to Margo and her friends. While Margo and company are drawn into the sad circumstances of Eve's life, Margo's acerbic dresser Birdie, played to perfection by the great THELMA RITTER, is not buying her sob story. After Eve finishes, Birdie mutters, "What a story! Everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." This is probably the moment I fell in love with Ritter. With her heavy New York accent, diminutive size, working-class charm, and sarcastic zingers, she made a career of stealing scenes from big stars and making the most of her time on screen. She played characters wiser than most, and her characters certainly didn't suffer fools gladly. She is a cinematic treasure, and we celebrate her as our Star of the Month. SHOW NOTES: Sources: All About Eve: The Complete Behind-The-Scenes Story of the Bitchiest Film Ever Made (2001), by Sam Staggs; All About Thelma and Eve: Sidekicks and Third Wheels (2002), by Judith Roof; Actresses of a Certain Character (2007) by Axel Nissen; “Thelma Ritter, Versatile Actress with Raspy Voice Dies at 63,” February 5, 1969, New York Times; “Ten Women that Changed the Face of Film Forever,” March 8, 2019, by Harry Fletcher, The Standard; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned: Miracle on 34th Street (1947), starring Maureen O'Hara, Edmund Gwenn, John Payne, and Natalie Wood; Call Northside 777 (1948), starring James Stewart, Richard Conte, and Helen Walker; A Letter To Three Wives (1949), starring Jeanne Crain, Linda Darnell, Ann Sothern, Kirk Douglas, Paul Douglas, Jeffrey Lynn, Connie Gilchrist, and Barbara Lawrence; Father Was a Fullback (1949), starring Fred MacMurray and Maureen O'Hara; All About Eve (1950), starring Bette Davis, Ann Baxter, Gary Merrill, Celeste Holm, Hugh Marlowe, George Sanders, Marilyn Monroe, Gregory Ratoff, and Barbara Bates; The Mating Season (1951), starring John Lund and Gene Tierney; The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951), starring Jean Peters and Scott Brady; With a Song in My Heart (1952), starring Susan Hayward, Rory Calhoun, David Wayne, Robert Wagner, and Helen Westcott; Titanic (1953), starring Barbara Stanwyck, Clifton Webb, Robert Wagner, and Brian Aherne; Pick Up On South Street (1953), starring Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, and Richard Kiley; As Young As You Feel (1951), starring Monty Woolley, David Wayne, Jean Peters, Constance Bennett, Marilyn Monroe, Allen Joslyn, and Albert Dekker; Rear Window (1954), starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendel Corey, and Raymond Burr; Daddy Long Legs (1955), starring Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron; The Proud and Profane (1956), starring William Holden and Deborah Kerr; A Hole In The Head (1959), starring Frank Sinatra, Edward G. Robinson, and Eleanor Parker; Pillow Talk (1959), starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson The Misfits (1961), starring Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, and Eli Wallach; Birdman of Alcatraz (1962), starring Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Neville Brand, Betty Field, Telly Savalas, Edmond O'Brien, and Hugh Marlowe; How The West Was Won (1962), starring James Stewart, Gregory Peck, John Wayne, Debbie Reynolds, Henry Fonda, Carroll Baker, Lee J. Cobb, Karl Malden, and Richard Widmark; Move Over Darling (1963), starring Doris Day, James Garner, and Polly Bergen; Boeing, Boeing (1965), starring Tony Curtis and Jerry Lewis; What's So Bad About Feeling Good? (1968), starring George Peppard and Mary Tyler Moore; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Support Breaking Walls at https://www.patreon.com/thewallbreakers The woman you just heard is Gene Tierney. She was born on November 19th, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York. Raised in Connecticut, she excelled in poetry, took up student acting, and eventually spent two years attending school in Switzerland, where she learned to speak French. On a family trip to the West Coast, she visited Warner Bros. studios, where her cousin Gordon Hollingshead worked as a producer. Director Anatole Litvak, taken by her beauty, convinced Gene to take a screen test. Warner Brothers wanted to sign her, but her father convinced her to stay home, enter society, and become a theater actress. She studied acting in Greenwich Village and soon found herself getting increasing roles on Broadway along with reviews about her acting prowess and natural beauty. Eventually Gene's father set up a company to fund her acting interests. She met Howard Hughes, who became a lifelong friend. In 1940 she starred as Patricia Stanley on Broadway in The Male Animal. Features in Life, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue soon followed. Darryl Zanuck, head of 20th Century Fox, saw her both acting and later dancing at The Stork Club, and signed her to a contract. She debuted later that year in a supporting role, opposite Henry Fonda, in Fritz Lang's western, The Return of Frank James. By 1944 she'd made eleven films. That Autumn she wrapped up filming of Laura opposite Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, and Vincent Price. Before its premiere in November she guest-starred on Duffy's Tavern on Friday, September 22nd. The brainchild of star Ed Gardner, Duffy's Tavern debuted as part of CBS's Forecast pilot series in 1940. It was hailed by critics as the most-original comedy of 1941. The fictitious bar was allegedly located in Manhattan on 3rd avenue and 23rd street. It was the “eyesore of the East side” where the “elite meet to eat.” Duffy never made an appearance, but his frequent phone calls were a constant source of anxiety. Gardner's heavily New York-accented Archie has inspired several characters in the years since, like Moe in The Simpsons. Eddie Green was Eddie, Marvin Miller announced, Sandra Gould was Miss Duffy, and Charlie Cantor was Finnegan. In September 1944 the show moved to NBC. This was the season's second episode. It pulled a rating of 11.3. Roughly nine million people tuned in.
"¡UN EXTRAÑO Y PELIGROSO EXPERIMENTO DE AMOR Y ASESINATO!" LAURA | El Retrato de un Crimen en el Cine Negro de Preminger en Podcastwood, tu Podcast de Cine Clásico Adéntrate en el universo cinematográfico de una de las joyas más enigmáticas del cine negro: "Laura". En este podcast dedicado a los amantes del cine clásico, desentrañamos cada rincón de esta obra maestra de Otto Preminger, una película que sigue cautivando al público décadas después de su estreno. ¿Qué hace de "Laura" una película tan especial? ¿Por qué sigue siendo objeto de análisis y debate entre los cinéfilos? En este espacio, exploraremos la vida y obra de Otto Preminger, un director que supo imprimir su sello personal en cada una de sus películas. Analizaremos su estilo visual característico, su habilidad para crear atmósferas densas y su capacidad para sorprender al espectador con giros argumentales inesperados. Pero "Laura" no es solo una película, es un manifiesto del cine negro. En este podcast, te invitamos a sumergirte en las profundidades del género, a descubrir sus códigos y convenciones, y a entender cómo Preminger subvierte y reinventa estos elementos para crear una experiencia cinematográfica única. ¿Sabías que el reparto de "Laura" no estaba compuesto por grandes estrellas en ese momento? Sin embargo, las interpretaciones de Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews y Clifton Webb son memorables. Exploraremos cómo estos actores dieron vida a personajes complejos y fascinantes, y cómo sus actuaciones contribuyeron al éxito de la película. Además, te revelaremos los secretos detrás de la producción de "Laura". Desde el guion, basado en la novela de Vera Caspary, hasta la fotografía en blanco y negro, cada detalle fue cuidadosamente pensado para crear una atmósfera de misterio y suspense. Hablaremos de los desafíos que enfrentó el equipo de producción, de las técnicas cinematográficas utilizadas y de cómo todas estas piezas encajaron a la perfección para crear una obra maestra. Pero, ¿aguanta bien el paso del tiempo una película como "Laura"? ¿Sigue siendo capaz de sorprendernos y emocionarnos después de haber descubierto sus secretos? En este podcast, te invitamos a reflexionar sobre esta pregunta y a compartir tus propias impresiones. Si eres un apasionado del cine clásico, si te intriga el género negro o si simplemente buscas una película que te haga pensar y sentir, este podcast es para ti. 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Writer and film historian Eloise Ross joins us to discuss noted Lubitsch disciple Otto Preminger and his 1944 noir Laura. We cover Preminger's past and parallels with Lubitsch, the tumultuous story of Laura's production, the film's highly unusual tone, its memorable characters and dialogue, and the majesty of Clifton Webb. Edited by Brennen King We have a Discord! Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify NEXT WEEK: David Cairns returns to discuss A Royal Scandal, Dragonwyck, That Lady in Ermine, and the death of Ernst Lubitsch. WORKS CITED: The World and Its Double: The Life and Work of Otto Preminger by Chris Fujiwara
This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee," listeners will be treated to a lineup of timeless radio shows beginning with "The Life of Riley" in the episode titled "Fish Story." Originally aired on June 4, 1944, this comedic episode features Chester A. Riley, played by William Bendix, who finds himself in a hilarious mix-up involving a borrowed rowboat and a supposed giant fish. The cast also includes Paula Winslowe as Peg Riley, John Brown as Digby "Digger" O'Dell, and Barbara Eiler as Babs Riley. Following "The Life of Riley," the airwaves will bring the laughter of "The Abbott and Costello Show" with the episode "Jack and the Beanstalk," which first delighted audiences on February 15, 1945. In this amusing adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello add their unique comedic twist to the story of Jack, who trades the family cow for magic beans. The episode features Bud Abbott as Abbott, Lou Costello as Costello, and also includes notable voice performances from Mel Blanc and Iris Adrian. Concluding the matinee, "Lux Radio Theatre" presents "Cheaper by the Dozen," which was originally broadcast on May 7, 1951. This heartwarming episode stars Clifton Webb and Jeanne Crain, who portray Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, respectively, a couple managing the chaos and joy of raising twelve children. This radio adaptation captures the humorous and tender moments of family life, based on the biographical book by siblings Frank Bunker Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. Each show in our lineup offers a distinct flavor of classic radio entertainment, from uproarious comedy to touching family tales, ensuring an engaging afternoon for all our listeners.
One of the top movies of the film noir genre ever made, about a detective (Dana Andrews) investigating the mysterious murder of an advertising executive (Gene Tierney). Co-starring Clifton Webb and Vincent Price. Directed by Otto Preminger.
After years of struggle, a hostess gets to throw her most famous and popular annual event once again, so come and see who attends.April 1933, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus arrives in New York, but everyone is more interested in the return of Cobina Wright's Circus Ball at the Waldorf-Astoria.Other people and subjects include: James HR Cromwell aka “Jimmy,” William May Wright aka “Bill,” Prince Serge Obolensky, Elsa Maxwell, President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Prince David – Prince of Wales, King Edward VIII – Duke of Windsor, Wallis Simpson – Duchess of Windsor, Viscountess Thelma Morgan Furness, Virginia “Birdie” Graham Fair Vanderbilt, Lili Damita, Raymond Guest, Tony Biddle, servants Bruce & Fred, William “Bill” Paley, Samuel Klein, Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, Sally Tevis, Mrs. E. Marshall Field, Mrs. James Roosevelt, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Dall, Mr. & Mrs. John Hearst, Grand Duchess Marie, Countess de Forceville, bluebloods, George Gershwin, Ed Wynn, Eva La Galliene, Jimmy Durante, Hope Williams, Noel Coward, Fred Astaire, Clifton Webb, Fanny Ward, Beatrice Lillie, Fanny Brice, Charles Winninger, Lupe Velez, Cleon Throckmorton, Peter Arno, Cecil Beaton, Rosamund Pinchot, Rudy Vallee, Erna Gilsow, Lucrezia Bori, Marilyn Monroe, giraffe women – Red Karens from Karen Hills, Burma, National Geographic magazine, the Little Season, trained seal, donkey, elephants, calliope, ball park mustard, costume themes (Paris Apaches, Siamese twin, peasants, snake charmers, harem, cowboys, Cossack rider, aerialist, tight rope, juggler, pantomime, Pierrot, Pierrete, Annie Oakley, cellophane sylph) Greatest Show on Earth, Circus Ball, Society Circus Ball, Sassiety Circus, April in Paris, Butterfly Ball, Metropolitan Opera Ball, Nineteenth Century Parisian Carnival, beer garden, Prohibition, Cullen-Harrison Act of 1933, legalizing beer & wine, ocean liners Bremen, Olympic, Ile de France, Waldorf-Astoria New York, Jade Room Basildon Room, Grand Ballroom, Madison Square Garden, Colony Club, Ritz-Carlton, memoirs, multiple events of same name, blended details, circus, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, gladiators, menagerie, amphitheater, Philip Astley, John Bill Ricketts, George Washington, Joshuah Purdy Brown, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, P.T. Barnum, James Anthony Bailey, Golden Jubilee tour, traveling circus, traveling museum, canvas tent, Soviet circus, Lenin, Moscow Circus School, gymnastics, China, acrobatics, tin type – melanotype – ferrotype, metal polaroid, Daguerrotype, Adolphe Alexandre Martin, Civil War, Wild West, World War I, World War II, animal rights, carnivals, Middle Ages, Renaissance, minstrel shows, Greek god Dionysus, Roman god Saturnalia, Germanic Nordic goddess Nerthus, Carnival of Venice, Napoleon, Carnivale international locations, Mardi Gras, Boy Scouts of America, W.D. Boyce, Scouting Movement (British), James Baden-Powell, London fog, YMCA, Ernest Thompson Seton, Woodcraft Indians, Daniel Carter Beard, Sons of Daniel Boone, resilience, hope, chaotic times, pandemic, recovery, historical footage of war times, gas masks, bunny costumes, Lebanon Civil War, women having tea, humanity, better times--Extra Notes / Call to Action:New York Adventure Club www.nyadventureclub.comMansions of the Gilded Age & The Gilded Age Society by Gary LawranceInstagram: @MansionsoftheGildedAge and @TheGildedAgeSocietyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mansionsofthegildedagehttps://www.youtube.com/c/MansionsOfTheGildedAgeShare, like, subscribe--Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.Opening Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance BandsSection 1 Music: Eeny Meeny Miney Mo by Harry Roy, Albums The Great Dance Bands Play Hits of the 30s & Tea Dance 2Section 2 Music: Organ Grinder's Swing by Jack Payne, Album The Great British Dance BandsSection 3 Music: One Two, Button Your Shoe by Jack Hylton, Album The Great Dance Bands Play Hits of the 30sEnd Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands--https://asthemoneyburns.com/TW / IG – @asthemoneyburnsTwitter – https://twitter.com/asthemoneyburnsInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/asthemoneyburns/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/asthemoneyburns/
Season 2, Episode 3: LAURA We continue our ten-part series where we take a deep dive into a film celebrating a milestone anniversary this year. Today's subject is the 80th anniversary of film noir classic Laura. Directed by Otto Preminger, this twisty mystery stars Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, and Vincent Price. Next week, we will turn our attention to 1954 and discuss the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
EVAN RETURNS!!!!! He fills us in on what he's been doing, and then we get down to biz. First, we talk RUSTIN (3:27), George C. Wolfe's by-the-numbers biopic of gay Black activist Bayard Rustin elevated by Colman Domingo's masterful turn in the title role. Then it's THE MARVELS (26:22), Nia DaCosta's superhero film starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani, and we answer that age-old question: Does this new Marvel movie make up for the crud that is Phase Four? We have some mixed opinions (one of us found it fun!), as you may expect. Over on Patreon, we talk about the 1944 noir classic LAURA (it's Noirvember, after all), directed by Otto Preminger and starring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, and Clifton Webb. We have lots of patron tiers, and for $5 you get access to voting in monthly polls and our exclusive audio content, which has a bajillion (technical number) bonus episodes available for you right now! Thanks for your patronage, and welcome back, Evan!
What does the Bible say about church leadership? That's what Clifton F. Webb has been preaching about recently at the Wayne Road Church of Christ in Romulus, Michigan. Wes McAdams and Clifton Webb discuss this very important subject in today's Bible Study Podcast. The post Studying Church Leadership with Clifton F. Webb appeared first on Radically Christian.
Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for another enchanting evening of mystery and intrigue as we delve into the shadows of the past. It's Friday Night Noir on Vintage Classic Radio, where we bring you two timeless gems from the golden age of radio drama. So, dim the lights, settle into your favorite armchair, and let's embark on a journey to a world of suspense and thrills. Inner Sanctum Mysteries - "Death for Sale" Our first chilling tale tonight is from the legendary 'Inner Sanctum Mysteries' series. In 'Death for Sale,' we are joined by the iconic Boris Karloff, who brings his unique gravitas to this spine-tingling story. In 'Death for Sale,' a quaint antique shop conceals more than just forgotten treasures. When a series of bizarre deaths occurs after customers purchase items from the store, suspicions arise, and the shop's owner finds himself entangled in a web of horror and suspicion. Join us as we unravel the mysteries hidden within the shop's shadowy corners. Cast: Boris Karloff as James Merrivale Mary Adams as Elizabeth Merrivale Paul Holden as Inspector Evans Joan Hart as Ann Brewster Walter Brown as Mr. Corbin Lisa Roberts as Mrs. Corbin Lux Radio Theatre - "Laura" This 1944 Twentieth Century Fox hit has graced both the silver screen and the airwaves. This Lux Radio Theatre presentation features the original stars in a tale of love, obsession, and a haunting memory. In 'Laura,' the brilliant detective Mark McPherson, portrayed by Dana Andrews, unravels the enigma surrounding the murder of the beautiful Laura Hunt, brought to life once again by the enchanting Gene Tierney. Vincent Price lends his voice to the charismatic Waldo Lydecker, while Otto Kruger masterfully takes over Clifton Webb's role as Shelby Carpenter. As McPherson navigates the twists and turns of the case, he finds himself falling in love with the memory of Laura, a woman whose charm and mystery refuse to be forgotten. Cast: Dana Andrews as Detective Mark McPherson Gene Tierney as Laura Hunt Vincent Price as Waldo Lydecker Otto Kruger as Shelby Carpenter Jeanne Crain as Ann Treadwell Dorothy Adams as Bessie Clary Sit back, relax, and let the echoes of the past transport you into a world of suspenseful storytelling. Until next time, remember to keep your lights on and your ears tuned to Vintage Classic Radio. Vintage Classic Radio presents Friday Night Noir where we bring to life timeless classic detective noir, mystery and suspense from the golden age of radio between the 1930s and the 1960s.
6.23.23 - Julie Schwam Harris // Tammy Pittman // MaPó Kinnord // Clifton Webb by Crosstown Conversations
Tonight on Sunday Night Playhouse, Noel Coward's comedic play, "Blithe Spirit". The play centres around novelist and socialite Charles Condomine who invites eccentric clairvoyant medium Madame Arcati to his home to conduct a seance to gather material for his next book. Comedy ensues with hilarious twists and turns along the way as Charles is haunted by ghosts and needs to find a way to exorcise them. The play was first performed on stage in London's West End in 1941 and later two film versions in as recent as 2020. This radio adaptation was broadcasted by ABC on February 23rd, 1947 and starred Clifton Webb, Leonara Corbett and Mildred Natwick. Tune in to Sunday Night Playhouse on Vintage Classic Radio where we bring to life timeless classics of the golden age of radio from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Our Dorothy McGuire movies this week occupy two ends of the mid-50s Hollywood spectrum: a low-budget black-and-white noirish crime thriller for Republic, Make Haste to Live (1954), and a vibrantly colorful Cinemascope travelogue romance for Fox, Three Coins in the Fountain (1954). We find plenty to recommend in both, from Make Haste to Live's stylish cinematography (by John L. Russell of Moonrise and Psycho fame) and palpable nastiness to McGuire's odd comedic chemistry with Clifton Webb in Three Coins. As McGuire seriously settles into the "mother and spinster roles" part of her career, we consider what kind of scope individual roles of this kind gave her, and so far they're looking as eccentric as any "love interest" roles she had in the past, which is good news. Time Codes: 0h 00m 45s: MAKE HASTE TO LIVE (1954) [dir. William A. Seiter] 0h 35m 50s: THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN (1954) [dir. Jean Negulesco] +++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: “Sunday” by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – “Making America Strange Again” * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project! Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join!
Book Vs. Movie: LauraThe 1943 Novel Vs. the 1944 Classic FilmThe Margos continue with the 1940s with the film noir genre--Laura starring the gorgeous Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, and Vincent Price. Based on the 1943 novel Ring Twice for Laura by Vera Caspary, the story of the mysterious Laura Hunt, who is found murdered (or was she?), was initially serialized in Collier's magazine in October and November 1942. It became a hit novel and was released as an Armed Services Edition to the troops in World War 2. Narrated in the first person, “Laura” is going murdered at her apartment door with her face left unrecognizable. Detective Mark McPherson tries to find her killer and focuses on her former lover, Waldo Lydecker, and her finance Shelby Carpenter. In the middle of the investigation, Laura shows up, surprised that someone was killed in her place. So who is the real victim and killer? The movie, directed by Otto Preminger, brings Gene Tierney as Laura, and from there, the character of Lydecker changes from an obese restauranter to a lanky writer who works in his tub. Dana Andrews plays the detective who falls in love with Laura (and who can blame him?!) The film's production had intense disagreements between the movie studio, the actors, the directors hired, and even columnist Walter Winchell had a say in the plot. But it is now considered a movie classic. So between the book and movie--which did the Margos like better? In this ep the Margos discuss:The life of writer Vera CasparayThe intriguing plot and why it is considered a mystery/romance pictureThe troubled productionThe cast of the 1944 film: Gene Tierney (Laura Hunt,) Dana Andrews (Mark McPherson,) Vincent Price (Shelby Carpenter,) and Judith Anderson playing Ann Treadwell.Clips used:“Laura” (1944) themeMark McPherson calls Laura a “dame.”Christopher Cross “Laura”Laura (1945 trailer)Mark McPherson meets Waldo LydeckerLaura meets Shelby“The interrogation scene”Music: David Raskin and Johnny MercerBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page to help support the show!https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynMargo www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Book Vs. Movie: LauraThe 1943 Novel Vs. the 1944 Classic FilmThe Margos continue with the 1940s with the film noir genre--Laura starring the gorgeous Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, and Vincent Price. Based on the 1943 novel Ring Twice for Laura by Vera Caspary, the story of the mysterious Laura Hunt, who is found murdered (or was she?), was initially serialized in Collier's magazine in October and November 1942. It became a hit novel and was released as an Armed Services Edition to the troops in World War 2. Narrated in the first person, “Laura” is going murdered at her apartment door with her face left unrecognizable. Detective Mark McPherson tries to find her killer and focuses on her former lover, Waldo Lydecker, and her finance Shelby Carpenter. In the middle of the investigation, Laura shows up, surprised that someone was killed in her place. So who is the real victim and killer? The movie, directed by Otto Preminger, brings Gene Tierney as Laura, and from there, the character of Lydecker changes from an obese restauranter to a lanky writer who works in his tub. Dana Andrews plays the detective who falls in love with Laura (and who can blame him?!) The film's production had intense disagreements between the movie studio, the actors, the directors hired, and even columnist Walter Winchell had a say in the plot. But it is now considered a movie classic. So between the book and movie--which did the Margos like better? In this ep the Margos discuss:The life of writer Vera CasparayThe intriguing plot and why it is considered a mystery/romance pictureThe troubled productionThe cast of the 1944 film: Gene Tierney (Laura Hunt,) Dana Andrews (Mark McPherson,) Vincent Price (Shelby Carpenter,) and Judith Anderson playing Ann Treadwell.Clips used:“Laura” (1944) themeMark McPherson calls Laura a “dame.”Christopher Cross “Laura”Laura (1945 trailer)Mark McPherson meets Waldo LydeckerLaura meets Shelby“The interrogation scene”Music: David Raskin and Johnny MercerBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page to help support the show!https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynMargo www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
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This week Rob and Duncan are washing up on the shores of Spain with The Man Who Never Was! This 1956 spy thriller is the first cinematic telling of the story of Operation Mincemeat – popularised, of late, in a Ben Macintyre book and a subsequent movie version – and starred Clifton Webb and Gloria Grahame. What was the best death in a film about a corpse? What was Noël Coward's epitaph for Clifford Webb's mother? And it's Rob's turn to decide whether this was the operation that changed the course of the war... NB: This is the final episode of SEASON ONE of A Pod Too Far. We are now looking for a funding partner to keep the show on the road. Email nick@podotpods.com to discuss anything related to the show. Presented by Robert Hutton and Duncan Weldon. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
American Romance Abroad Month (is this what we should call this?) rolls on with a swing through the eternal city. Prepare for typing, answering phones, severed brake lines, and a charming Venitian kidnapping - it's 1954's Three Coins in the Fountain! Featuring Shrishma Naik, Carolyn Naoroz, Katherine Sherlock, and Justin Zeppa. Three Coins in the Fountain was directed by Jean Negulesco and stars Clifton Webb and Dorothy McGuire. Join us on Patreon at the Boom Room for exclusive, ad-free bonus content in the form of super-deluxe length episodes: patreon.com/oldmovietimemachine We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show: Instagram: @timemachinepodcasts Facebook: facebook.com/oldmovietimemachine Email: partyline@oldmovietimemachine.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/old-movie-time-machine ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This week Mindi brings us The Big Show with Tallulah Bankhead, Eddie Arnold, Charles Boyer, Imogene Coca, Jimmy Durante, Clifton Webb, Mindy Carson, Joe Bushkin, etc.
This week Mindi brings us Tallulah Bankhead, Eddie Arnold, Charles Boyer, Imogene Coca, Jimmy Durante, Clifton Webb, Mindy Carson, Joe Bushkin, etc.
Obsession, mystery, and MURDER - all of these themes and more are covered in our latest episode: Laura (1944)! In Otto Preminger's classic noir, we uncover the drama behind-the-scenes and analyze how the story's onscreen tangled webs of truths and mistruths unfold. We are so excited to celebrate this Noirvember winner with you before the holidays!And for those of you curious as to the origin of the Gene Tierney quote about her beauty, this reference was taken from a trivia note on IMDB : "According to his daughter Victoria, Vincent Price felt that Gene Tierney had as much to do with this movie's success as Producer and Director Otto Preminger's direction: 'In his opinion, it was Gene Tierney's 'odd beauty' and underrated acting ability that made 'Laura' so popular', she said. 'He felt her beauty was both timeless and imperfect.'"...so it was Vincent Price who made that reference-mystery solved!
Wow! I did a massive upgrade to the Al Jolson sound this week. Still not perfect, but a night and day difference! Enjoy!
Laura est un totem de la cinéphilie mondiale. Tout bon·ne passionné·e de cinéma se doit de l'avoir vu. Mais au-delà de cette charge cinéphilique, parfois pesante, Laura est un film ensorcelant qui marque le spectateur pendant longtemps. [ATTENTION CET EPISODE CONTIENT DES SPOILERS] Cette semaine, nous explorons doncLaura,un film noir américain de 1944 avec Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, et Clifton Webb. Otto Preminger en est le réalisateur. Cet immense cinéaste, qui ne déteste pas la controverse, s'est attaqué avec brio à beaucoup de genres cinématographiques : mélodrames, westerns, fresques historiques, films judiciaires… Avec Laura, il a contribué à bâtir les fondations du film noir avec une mise en scène hypnotique, une structure narrative originale et une atmosphère qui laisse toute la place à l'ambiguïté. Laura est un film où il est question de tableau, de pendule, et de mort-vivant. Entre rêve et réalité, entre image et personne, que représente vraiment Laura ? Quelles émotions déclenche-t-elle dans son entourage ? Et pourquoi Laura nous captive toujours autant encore aujourd'hui ? Le titre de l'épisode est tiré du poème de Charles Baudelaire À une passante CREDITS: Extraits films: Laura, Otto Preminger, 1944 Where the Sidewalk Ends, Otto Preminger, 1950 Bonjour Tristesse, film Otto Preminger, 1958 Angel Face, film Otto Preminger, 1952 River of no Return, film Otto Preminger, 1954 Forever Amber, film Otto Preminger, 1947 Carmen Jones, film Otto Preminger, 1954 Anatomy of a murder, film Otto Preminger, 1959 The Big Heat, Fritz Lang, 1953 The Big Sleep, Howard Hawks, 1946 Out of the Past, Jacques Tourneur, 1947 Autres extraits: Excerpt of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo's testimony before HUAC, October 1947 Mister Freeze, television series Batman, 1967 Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
A great mystery novel with multiple narrators, turned into a great film with just one. David Avallone discusses the life and work of Vera Caspary, blacklists and greylists, and the impossibility of reading this book without imitating Clifton Webb. --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Twitter: @pendantweb Facebook: facebook.com/pendantaudio Tumblr: pendantaudio.tumblr.com YouTube: youtube.com/pendantproductions
This episode features a couple firsts. Not only is it part one of a two part episode (the conversation lasted about 2 hours, so we'll split it up), but this features our first guest on the podcast. Chris joins Bob (you might know him as @4thClassOfficer on the Twitter Dot Com) to discuss the best films of 1954. Perhaps a bit of disagreement? Certainly an in-depth conversation, given the duration. Bob was fighting a cold, which makes his voice deteriorate over the course of the podcast, and there are a couple places with small audio difficulties (very slight echo), but on the whole it's an episode we think you'll enjoy.SPOILERS ABOUND! But of course.00:10 Intro of podcast and guest host (the slight echo largely goes away after about 7 minutes)06:11 On the Waterfront synopsis06:45 Where does it take place?08:21 The Score and other Brando films08:55 Bob is not impressed; because it was over-hyped before he saw it?09:32 Brando the method actor11:15 Terry Malloy's lack of intelligence11:35 Final spoiler warning for the podcast; beyond this point be spoilers for all kinds of things12:21 I coulda been a contender16:13 Pops and a lack of moral courage17:28 Stock characters surround the leads18:45 8 Oscars20:09 Split vote for Best Supporting Actor?21:18 Bernstein's score (where Bob fails in the moment to recognize the REM reference)22:17 The High and the Mighty ruined by Airplane!22:34 Boxing and boxers in On the Waterfront23:18 Tony Galento23:58 Abe Simon25:05 Appropriate appearance for supporting cast26:25 Personal allegory for Elia Kazan27:22 The High and the Mighty (Airplane!)27:56 Airplane! a parody (but of Zero Hour, not Terminal Countdown)28:25 Crazylegs played football, not basketball29:10 Parallels between the films...29:55 AMC and mocking Mark's youth30:50 The uselessness (from the audience perspective) of the Coast Guard33:31 Further oddities (Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez)34:43 Ploy synopsis36:25 Not a best picture36:45 What did each of us watch for this episode?37:30 Rear Window37:46 Hitchcock and confined spaces38:25 Rear Window synopsis39:33 Chris' first Hitchcock film *ever*41:12 Does the cop believe the photographer or no?43:20 Jimmy Stewart and Hitchcock45:09 Hitchcock and his well-realized bit-part supporting actors46:39 The 39 Steps48:10 The finale of Rear Window50:58 Bob compares Rear Window to On the Waterfront54:03 Three Coins in the Fountain (which Chris hated)54:49 Chris recommends Mark visiting Trevi Fountain if he visits Rome55:25 The low population of Rome relative to today56:01 Three Coins synopsis56:33 The length of the film and what that means for the movie58:20 Clifton Webb's character's compressed timeline59:24 Can't be Two Coins in the Fountain1:00:14 Poor widescreen transfer to DVDNote: Oscar® and Academy Awards® are the trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This podcast is neither endorsed by nor affiliated with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Music:Intro and Outro music excerpted without alteration other than length and volume from AcidJazz by Kevin McLeod under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode
We discuss one of the most famous—and stylish—film noirs of all time. We love the mystery, the plot twists, the gorgeous sets and award-winning cinematography, but mostly we can't get enough of Clifton Webb, who creates the unforgettable character of Waldo Lydecker. Just what is Waldo's relationship with Laura? Why does Laura put up with him, or with her philandering fiancée? Which of these confusing characters is a murderer? Is the detective too hung up on Laura to solve the case? In addition to these questions, Chet and Dee will talk about the ways a movie from 1944 handles sexuality, career women and the line between love and obsession. You can send us a message here: https://anchor.fm/screeningroomwchetanddee
This week, Paul and Steve investigate the nearly perfect Otto Preminger picture, Laura. They discuss what they believe it's really about, as well as their mutual love of all things Vincent Price. Starring: Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price, Judith Anderson.
This is the first episode of a new Broadway Nation mini-series that explores what I am calling, “The Other Broadway”. Today when we see or hear the word “Broadway”, we most likely think of New York's Theater District and it's 41 active theaters nestled in and around Times Square (where today 36 plays and musicals have thankfully returned to the stage!) Or that word evokes the legendary cannon of shows that have played in those theaters, most especially those great, glorious Broadway musicals that up until now have been the principal subject of this podcast. That, however, is really only part of what “Broadway” has meant to most people during the first half of the 20th Century – when Broadway was at the center of American culture. For more than 5 decades the word “Broadway” meant not just the performances in the legitimate theaters – those Plays, Musicals, and Revues. But also, or even more so, it meant the Nightlife that surrounded them. From the 1910s through the 1950s there were hundreds of cabarets, speakeasys and nightclubs crammed into the Theater District. And they epitomized “Broadway” just as much as what was happening in the theaters, In fact, the most famous songs about Broadway – those anthemic tributes that you hear on every Tony Awards show and every Broadway themed occasion such as “Give My Regards To Broadway”, “Lullaby Of Broadway” and “On Broadway” – all have lyrics that are much more about the nightlife than they are about the shows. During this series I will lead my listeners on a late night tour of Broadway's most famous hot spots including Rector's, Reisenweber's, The El Fay Club, Club Durant, Club Richman, The Hotsy Totsy Club, Club Alabam, The Silver Slipper, The Pansy Club, The Stork Club, Casa Lopez, La Conga, 21, The Parody Club, The Rainbow Room, The Latin Quarter, El Morocco, The Astor Roof, The Cotton Club (it was in Times Square for a while), Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe, The Copacabana and many more. There you will rub elbows with such stars as Vernon & Irene Castle, James Reese Europe, Sophie Tucker, Clifton Webb, George Raft, Rudolph Valentino, Gilda Gray, Texas Guinan, Ethel Waters, Florence Mills, Helen Morgan, Harry Richman, Bill Robinson, Cab Calloway, Desi Arnaz, Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra, Fats Waller, and Clayton, Jackson, & Durante to name only a few. However, before we venture out into the night, we need to look back to the origins of this other side of Broadway, so in this first episode I explore exactly where New York nightlife began. I hope that you enjoy it. I am now entirely obsessed and fascinated by this subject! Please let me know what you think! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The biggest names in Hollywood and Broadway recorded for AFRS during the war years, The American Forces Network can trace its origins back to May 26, 1942, when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The U.S. Army began broadcasting from London during World War II, using equipment and studio facilities borrowed from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first transmission to U.S. troops began at 5:45 p.m. on July 4, 1943, and included less than five hours of recorded shows, a BBC news and sports broadcast. That day, Corporal Syl Binkin became the first U.S. Military broadcasters heard over the air. The signal was sent from London via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to reach U.S. troops in the United Kingdom as they prepared for the inevitable invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Fearing competition for civilian audiences the BBC initially tried to impose restrictions on AFN broadcasts within Britain (transmissions were only allowed from American Bases outside London and were limited to 50 watts of transmission power) and a minimum quota of British produced programming had to be carried. Nevertheless AFN programmes were widely enjoyed by the British civilian listeners who could receive them and once AFN operations transferred to continental Europe (shortly after D-Day) AFN were able to broadcast with little restriction with programmes available to civilian audiences across most of Europe (including Britain) after dark. As D-Day approached, the network joined with the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to develop programs especially for the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Mobile stations, complete with personnel, broadcasting equipment, and a record library were deployed to broadcast music and news to troops in the field. The mobile stations reported on front line activities and fed the news reports back to studio locations in London. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Welcome to a brand new year of Sequel Rights!! We're kicking things off by going back further than we ever have before on the podcast to tackle Cheaper By The Dozen. The 1950 original stars Clifton Webb, Myrna Loy, and Jeanne Crain as members of a family that's WAY too big. Find out how the Gilbreth's get along in the latest episode of Sequel Rights! GET VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 https://www.vaccines.gov/ Black Lives Matter Stop AAPI Hate Donate Directly to Stop AAPI Hate https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=14711 Donate Directly to the Black Lives Matter Global Network: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/msblmhomepage_2019 Center for Anti-Racist Research: https://www.bu.edu/antiracist-center/ Colorlines: https://www.colorlines.com/ Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your brothers and brothers and sisters and sisters and sisters! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises!
This week we are sharing an episode of our favourite Old Movie podcast hosted by Agent Shelly Brisbin. It’s time for Lions Towers & Shields. We discuss a classic mystery that mixes romance with suspense in the most perfect way… All this fuss over one lady in a painting. Laura! Loads of men want her, she has a song that’s quite memorable, and everyone in this movie talks about her constantly. Otto Preminger directs Gene Tierney, Vincent Price, Dana Andrews, and Clifton Webb. It’s a great cast, and the film comes just as we’re entering the film noir era. But it’s far too pretty to be noir. Shelly Brisbin with Annette Wierstra and Erika Ensign.
This week we are sharing an episode of our favourite Old Movie podcast hosted by Agent Shelly Brisbin. It’s time for Lions Towers & Shields. We discuss a classic mystery that mixes romance with suspense in the most perfect way… All this fuss over one lady in a painting. Laura! Loads of men want her, she has a song that’s quite memorable, and everyone in this movie talks about her constantly. Otto Preminger directs Gene Tierney, Vincent Price, Dana Andrews, and Clifton Webb. It’s a great cast, and the film comes just as we’re entering the film noir era. But it’s far too pretty to be noir. Host Shelly Brisbin with Annette Wierstra and Erika Ensign.
The biggest names in Hollywood and Broadway recorded for AFRS during the war years, The American Forces Network can trace its origins back to May 26, 1942, when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The U.S. Army began broadcasting from London during World War II, using equipment and studio facilities borrowed from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first transmission to U.S. troops began at 5:45 p.m. on July 4, 1943, and included less than five hours of recorded shows, a BBC news and sports broadcast. That day, Corporal Syl Binkin became the first U.S. Military broadcasters heard over the air. The signal was sent from London via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to reach U.S. troops in the United Kingdom as they prepared for the inevitable invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Fearing competition for civilian audiences the BBC initially tried to impose restrictions on AFN broadcasts within Britain (transmissions were only allowed from American Bases outside London and were limited to 50 watts of transmission power) and a minimum quota of British produced programming had to be carried. Nevertheless AFN programmes were widely enjoyed by the British civilian listeners who could receive them and once AFN operations transferred to continental Europe (shortly after D-Day) AFN were able to broadcast with little restriction with programmes available to civilian audiences across most of Europe (including Britain) after dark. As D-Day approached, the network joined with the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to develop programs especially for the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Mobile stations, complete with personnel, broadcasting equipment, and a record library were deployed to broadcast music and news to troops in the field. The mobile stations reported on front line activities and fed the news reports back to studio locations in London.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theaterhttps://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491----------------------------------------------------------------------------
This W. Somerset Maugham classic does not disappoint. And, with Anne Baxter (Eve in "All About Eve" see episode 6), now being totally victimized by life and the gorgeous Gene Tierney and Tyrone Power caught in the middle, relax and pour a glass of that very expensive liquer Clifton Webb drinks and indulge. YouTube Facebook
'Tis the season (almost) for one more film noir and a fun holiday cocktail. To wrap up Noirvember (in December) we are drinking a fabulous Holiday Aperol Sour and discussing the quirky yet classic film noir, Laura. Listen as we actually debate about whether we like this movie. We're always down for an entertaining film and Aperol. Starring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, and Vincent Price. Cheers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We're celebrating Noirvember with one of the most romantic film noirs out there, 1944's Laura. We discuss Gene Tierney, the joys of Clifton Webb, and more. Reviews matter and you can help us out by giving us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Also, tell your friends to like and subscribe to our Patreon, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube channels! This episode created thanks to our Patrons: Peter Bryant Jacob Haller Laura Neill Christine Mier David Floyd Peter Dawson Jeffrey Danny Fuckbois of Literature Christina Lane Rosa McF Donna Hill Cat Cooper Maty Ralph
Clifton Webb plays a respected college professor whose past as a silent movie actor comes back to haunt him when his old films have a revival on television. Co-starring Ginger Rogers, Anne Francis, and Elsa Lanchester.
Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates Noirvember with one of the most celebrated mysteries of the 1940s, Laura. This elegant murder mystery has cast its spell on multiple generations of film fans thanks to the performances of Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews and Oscar-nominated, Clifton Webb as Waldo Lydecker. Brandon and Eric are joined by … Continue reading Ep. 90- Laura →
Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates Noirvember with one of the most celebrated mysteries of the 1940s, Laura. This elegant murder mystery has cast its spell on multiple generations of film fans thanks to the performances of Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews and Oscar-nominated, Clifton Webb as Waldo Lydecker. Brandon and Eric are joined by … Continue reading Ep. 90- Laura →
Front Row Classics celebrates Noirvember with one of the most celebrated mysteries of the 1940s, Laura. This elegant murder mystery has cast its spell on multiple generations of film fans thanks to the performances of Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews and Oscar-nominated, Clifton Webb as Waldo Lydecker. Brandon and Eric are joined by Jacqueline and Meghan of "I Think You're Gonna Like This" podcast. The duo add to the fun of discussing the various one-liners, 1940s fashions and plot twists. So, join us as we celebrate a movie that still has the power to surprise and entertain nearly 80 years later.
Another week on The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show continues our fifth season with first time players Ryan, Rage, and R. Mike! Writing takes center stage with a journalism-themed round of My Champion and trivia about literary adaptations for round one. Then, round two situates us in time to talk Christmas Day movie releases, and determining how to appease everyone on your family trip to the theater. And as always, it all comes together in the lightning round!Support Us On Patreon
Another week on The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show continues our fifth season with first time players Ryan, Rage, and R. Mike! Writing takes center stage with a journalism-themed round of My Champion and trivia about literary adaptations for round one. Then, round two situates us in time to talk Christmas Day movie releases, and determining how to appease everyone on your family trip to the theater. And as always, it all comes together in the lightning round! NOTES ⚠️ Inline notes below may be truncated due to podcast feed character limits. Full notes are always on the episode page.
I watched 1953's Titanic and it cracked open a wider discussion of class and gender than I even imagined. Join me as I examine Hollywood's Cinemascope imagining of the sinking, starring Clifton Webb, Barbara Stanwyck, and Robert Wagner. It's a wild ride!For a fantastic in-depth look at the cultural and political history of Titanic and its interpretations on film, in literature, and in music, I highly recommend Steven Biel's Down with the Old Canoe: A Cultural History of the Titanic Disaster.Contact me!unsinkablepod@gmail.comhttps://www.unsinkablepod.comon Insta: unsinkablepodon Twitter: unsinkablepodon Facebook: Lesley-Anne Reed-BeadlesMusic by: John BeadlesPod art by: Judith Cisneros (@psychedelic.mold on Insta)
Clifton Webb From the Wayne Road Church of Christ breaks down L for Love in the LIFE series which is L-love, I-Inspire, F-flourish, E-educate, This is 1 of 5 in this series
All this fuss over one lady in a painting. Laura! Loads of men want her, she has a song that’s quite memorable, and everyone in this movie talks about her constantly. Otto Preminger directs Gene Tierney, Vincent Price, Dana Andrews, and Clifton Webb. It’s a great cast, and the film comes just as we’re entering the film noir era. But it’s far too pretty to be noir. Shelly Brisbin with Annette Wierstra and Erika Ensign.
All this fuss over one lady in a painting. Laura! Loads of men want her, she has a song that’s quite memorable, and everyone in this movie talks about her constantly. Otto Preminger directs Gene Tierney, Vincent Price, Dana Andrews, and Clifton Webb. It’s a great cast, and the film comes just as we’re entering the film noir era. But it’s far too pretty to be noir. Host Shelly Brisbin with Annette Wierstra and Erika Ensign.
Lux Radio Theater "Sitting Pretty" February 14, 1949 CBS starring Clifton Webb as Mr Belvedere, Maureen O'Hara and Robert Young
In this double length episode we discuss two of many films based on the tragic sinking of the Titanic in 1912. First we discuss the 1953 film Titanic directed by Jean Negulesco and starring Clifton Webb, Barbara Stanwyck and a young Robert Wagner. Next we discuss the 1958 film A Night to Remember directed by Roy Ward Baker and starring Kenneth More.
You have a movie recommendation? You want to see a commentary of your favorite movie?DM me on Instagram/Facebook: @themoviecommentarypodcastEmail me: themoviecommentarypodcast@yahoo.comWhen Titanic sunk in April of 1912, very few would believe that people would talking about it in 100 years. 109 years on from the ill-fated maiden voyage, the story of the Titanic continues to fascinate the world over. Today, we'll take a look at one of the earliest big-budget studio films to tackle the Titanic disaster. The 1953 film titled Titanic was produced by 20th Century Fox and starred Clifton Webb, Barbara Stanwyck, Audrey Dalton, and a very young Robert Wagner. The film follows a woman named Julia Sturges who boards Titanic in an effort to take her kids to America to live a more grounded life instead of the wealthy first class life they were living in Europe. At the last second, her husband Richard discovers the plan and boards Titanic in an effort to talk her out of it. Their strained relationship will be tested throughout the entire voyage. Secrets will be revealed. Loyalties will be tested. Love will blossom. How will it all fare when the ship hits its destined iceberg?Although not the most historically accurate re-telling of the Titanic disaster, the 1953 film remains an important part of the Titanic story as it was the first major American made film about the disaster, and is a must see for any Titanic history buff.Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-movie-commentary-podcast/id1526950957 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RLQAkNzaWQoVBLBZITNSCYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRxehtzRCZ4qjfLTMDIClbw/Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-347499519hGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zMDExNGVmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwjol9z975HrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBQStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-movie-commentary-podcastiHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-the-movie-commentary-podc-71326635/Instagram/Facebook: @themoviecommentarypodcast
During a party one evening, a host surprises his guest by announcing the name of a murderer- woman who died in the 17th century who resembles the guest’s wife. Commentary on our controversial star Clifton Webb.
Let's return to “The Lux Radio Theater” for an adaptation of the brilliant 1944 film noir mystery, “Laura.” You can miss a lot in an audio adaptation of a film noir, but luckily this version features the two main stars and one of the supporting players. Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney return, as does Vincent Price. Otto Kruger Takes over Clifton Webb's role. Close your eyes and enjoy. The Lux Radio Theater February 5, 1945 “Laura” 1:53
Welcome back to season 2 of The Speakeasy Noircast!!! This week we find Laura! Laura is a 1944 American film noir produced and directed by Otto Preminger. It stars Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, and Clifton Webb along with Vincent Price and Judith Anderson. The screenplay by Jay Dratler, Samuel Hoffenstein, and Betty Reinhardt is based on the 1943 novel Laura by Vera Caspary. In 1999, Laura was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Home of The Speakeasy Noir Cast https://anchor.fm/speakeasy-noircast Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3mjDjoa... Resurrection Films LLC https://resurrectionfilms.net/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakeasy-noircast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakeasy-noircast/support
Born on this Day: is a daily podcast hosted by Bil Antoniou, Amanda Barker & Marco Timpano. Celebrating the famous and sometimes infamous born on this day. Check out their other podcasts: Bad Gay Movies, Bitchy Gay Men Eat & Drink Every Place is the Same My Criterions The Insomnia Project Marco's book: 25 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Podcast NOVEMBER 19 World Toilet Day Jodie Foster, Meg Ryan, Allison Janney , Adam Driver , Charlie Kaufman, Jason Scott Lee, Gene Tierney, Kathleen Quinlan, Barry Jenkins, Clifton Webb , Dick Cavett, Larry King, Paul Weitz, James Abram Garfield , Nigel Bennett , Calvin Klein --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/born-on-this-day-podcast/message
Minister Clifton Webb of the wayne road church of Christ, brings out a clear understanding of Baptism.
Clifton Webb, Minister of the Wayne Road Church of Christ, continues the discussion on Acts 2:38 Repentance. There is a wealth of knowledge on the subject matter repentance. www.wayneroadchurchofchrist.org
Clifton Webb, Minister of the Wayne Road Church of Christ, drives deep into Acts 2:38. There is a lot of information uncovered in this passage. This is part 1 of the Minister Clifton Webb Series on Life Applications.
"When a dame gets killed she doesn't worry about how she looks." Laura (1944) directed by Otto Preminger and starring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price and Judith Anderson. Next Time: A Face In The Crowd (1957)
Check out our Patreon exclusive shows, Classic Movie Musts: Double Feature and Max's Movie Musts, over at patreon.com/classicmoviemusts In this episode we welcome back film critic Raquel Stecher to discuss Otto Preminger's film noir, Laura (1944), starring Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, and Clifton Webb. Timestamps: Opening Credits: 1:01 Feature Presentation: 5:14 Ending Credits: 55:34
Clifton Webb's breakthrough role in Laura earned him an Oscar nomination and a place in film history as one of Hollywood's most colorful character actors. And though he was best known for playing effete and arrogant snobs, Webb could also play loving fathers and heroes. We'll hear him in "The Burning Court" (originally aired on CBS on June 14, 1945). Plus, he recreates his performance as Waldo Lydecker as The Lady Esther Screen Guild Theatre presents Laura (originally aired on CBS on August 20, 1945).
Yes, It's that time again. It's my second annual spooktacular Halloween show. Today I have The Ghost Guy, Tom Ogden and we discuss Haunted Hollywood. There seems to be a whole population of ghosts haunting their old stomping grounds. We discuss ghostly sightings of Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Haunted Hotels, Clifton Webb, Peg Entwistle AKA The Hollywood sign girl and much more. I asked Tom a question that has puzzled me since the beginning, after being haunted by my sheet covered brothers and them saying boo. Why Boo?? Tom wasn't sure but he googled it for me. I'll link you to an answer. THere's gotta be more.. I hope you enjoy this podcast and my final sppoktacular until next year. Thanks much to Tom Ogden. He was a fun guest. Thanks mostly to my listeners. I may have some news coming up about the podcast. Fingers crossed. Grace BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Find Tom on facebook https://www.facebook.com/theghostguy/ He is also on youtube.. Tom has written about twenty five ghost books for every region of The USA. www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com www.truestoriesoftinseltown.podbean.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889 I'm also on Spotify, Spreaker, radio FM, I heart radio, youtube and every where podcasts are posted. Please follow my Facebook page. I basically post new content everyday. Lots of photo's., gossip, quotes, etc..LOts of fun..
Welcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast!! Jeannine steps back onto the main show this week to talk about another 1944 mystery film, Otto Preminger's LAURA starring Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Clifton Webb and the great man himself, Vincent Price. No surprise that this was Morgan's pick given that last cast member. However this is a rather ununsual role for Price; one that came well before he became the icon of Horror. An interesting discussion on this rather unique movie, as well as talking about the different types of mystery movies and the different ways people consume movies in general. Remember to join "Our Wonderful People" by leaving a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and we'll read it out on the show with a huge thank you!! IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST SHIRTS: https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9design Sub to the feed and download now on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & more and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!! Keep up with us on Twitter: Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1 Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDon James: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean Keep being wonderful!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsawonderfulpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itsawonderfulpodcast/support
Silver Screen Kweens, Robert and Javi investigate the 1944 Noir Classic -"Laura". Starring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Judith Anderson and Vincent Price. Directed by Otto Preminger. Spoiler Alert! -This episode contains details that give away plot details in the film. Join the Movie Kweens as they marvel at 1940's police work, and share laughs and insights into a film ranked # 4 on AFI's list of top 10 Mystery movies.
Movies You Must Love To Date My DaughterShout-outs to Michael, Anthony, and David for being the best sports! We just did a brief summary of these films - there is so much more to say. We'll cover more in subsequent episodes.1) Captain Blood (1935) - Errol Flynn (sexiest man dead), Olivia DeHaviland (bosom-heaver), Basil "Ratters" Rathbone (worst French accent ever).This magnificent swashbuckler was nominated for 5 Academy awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Michael Curtiz, and Best Score.Book: Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini (1922). First filmed in 1924 but only 30 minutes of the film still exist.2) Laura (1944) - Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Dame Judith Anderson, Vincent Price (as the boy toy)This dark, intense thriller epitomizes all that noir is meant to be. In fact, it won an Academy award for Black and White Cinematography. Also, was nominated for 4 other Oscars, including Best Director (Otto Preminger) and Best Supporting Actor (Clifton Webb). Book: Laura by Vera Caspary (1943). The book is quite different from the film. The plot of Sharkey's Machine (1981) is very similar, though Sharkey's Machine is based ot a novel by the same name. Could someone have been inspired by Caspary's original story?3) The Warriors (1979) - Michael Beck, James Remar, David Harris, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, David Patrick KellyArchetypal adventure of the gang The Warriors traveling through the mean New York streets, trying to reach safety at Coney Island. Wonderful adaptation of the tale of Anabasis by Xenophon (370 BCE). No awards. Boo! Book: The Warriors by Sol Yurok (1965). Music featured in this episode:"I Wanna Be the Boy to Warm Your Mother's Heart"- The White Stripes "Etiole Polaire: Little Dipper"- Philip Glass/Silver Alert"Laura (Theme)"- David Raksin"Way To Your Heart"- Persephone's Bees
"I shall never forget the weekend Laura died." Clifton Webb's infamous dialogue opens LAURA (1944) with the revelation that the main character is dead, and it is the perfect beginning to a perfect film noir. James and Lara dive into director Otto Preminger replacing director Rouben Mamoulian AFTER filming had already begun, Gene Tierney's romance with a U.S. President, and the awesomeness of Dana Andrews' chin. Was the famous portrait of Laura REALLY a portrait? Is young Vincent Price a killer? And why didn't the studio fix Gene's cute little overbite? Join us,and prepare to be captivated by Laura, the face in the misty light.
The 65th Next 100 Project ‘cast is all about obsession on a Gollum level...and Gene Tierney’s title character is THE PRECIOUS! This movie belongs to Clifton Webb though. He’s an unusually effete presence in this unusual film noir. So track down some Sparkplug Coffee, then gobble up our jibber jabber!
Old Hollywood Realness - Join Kathleen Noll and Philip Estrada as they gab, gush and recap "Laura" the 1944 20th Century Fox Film Noir. "Laura" starring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price and Judith Anderson. Gene Tierney plays Laura Hunt, a ravishing beauty whose mentor molded her into a scion of the advertising world. Everyone seems to fall in love with Laura, including the detective investigating her murder. Directed by Otto Preminger and costumes designed by Bonnie Cashin.
THE FILM & WATER PODCAST Episode 73: THE RAZOR'S EDGE Rob welcomes writer Brian Schirmer to talk about Brian's favorite film of all time, 1946's THE RAZOR'S EDGE, based on the novel (Rob's favorite book) by W. Somerset Maugham, starring Tyrone Power, Gene Tierney, Clifton Webb, and Herbert Marshall. Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? BRIAN SCHIRMER - http://brianschirmer.com Rob's RAZOR'S EDGE blog: http://principlesofpsychology.blogspot.com E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Follow THE FILM & WATER PODCAST on Twitter: @FilmAndWaterPod Subscribe via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-film-and-water-podcast/id1077572484 This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Thanks for listening! That's A Wrap!
Laura (1944) is a very unusual film noir featuring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, and Vincent Price. The policeman falls for a murdered woman. We would love to get your feedback! Email HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Ways to subscribe to Classic Movie Reviews with Snark Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Follow us on Twitter @classicmovierev You can also subscribe via Stitcher Read more at snarkymoviereviews.com
This week, Adam pays a musical tribute to an email, shares his joy at winning an award, tells you all about Mr Clifton Webb, old-fashioned bartenders, and sets a listener the "You have failed, Monk!" challenge...
Gene Tierney was so hot that she could make a frumpy rain hat look sexyRC-2013-112: The Film Noir Series — Laura (1944)Your browser does not support this audioOtto Preminger's Laura is beloved by many a noir aficionado, and I'm out to figure out why. (Could it have something to do with Gene Tierney being nuclear hot? Hells yeah.) I have fun with the movie, lamenting the fact that the opening titles sequence wasn't created by Saul Bass and declaring that Preminger's directorial style is "slick." Listeners might begin to suspect that there isn't an actor from the 30s and 40s that I don't adore as I swoon over the verbal acuity of Clifton Webb, the implacable demeanor of Dana Andrews, and the radioactive...uh, talent of Tierney. Along the way, I analyze the bizarro story story structure, discuss Daryl F. Zanuck's alleged homophobia, and examine the lapels on Vinny Price's double-breasted suits. Due to the Rank Speculation software I have running on my brain, I also speak about how Laura may have weighed heavy on the mind of David Lynch when he made Mulholland Dr. and how Preminger's picture also has similarities to Gilda, Vertigo, and a couple other classics the posters for which are hanging in my bathroom.Show NotesThe late Roger Ebert's "Great Movies" essay on the pictureSome insight into David Raskin's scoreClifton Webb's unofficial, posthumous web presence (!) Richard Shickel's review of that Preminger biography I mentionA tumblr dedicated to sexy-ass Gene TierneyListen to the mp3, or kick it iTunes style.
The Lux Radio Theater strove to feature as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance to do the show. It was when sponsor Lever Brothers (who made Lux soap and detergent) moved the show from New York to Hollywood in 1936 that it eased back from adapting stage shows and toward adaptations of films. The first Lux film adaptation was The Legionnaire and the Lady, with Marlene Dietrich and Clark Gable, based on the film Morocco. That was followed by a Lux adaptation of The Thin Man, featuring the movie's stars, Myrna Loy and William Powell.THIS EPISODE:March 27, 1950. CBS network. "The Man Who Came To Dinner". Sponsored by: Lux. Not auditioned. Clifton Webb, Lucille Ball, Betty Lou Gerson, Steve Dunne, William Johnstone, Nelson Welch, Jay Novello, Eleanor Audley, Arthur Q. Bryan, Margaret Brayton, Lois Corbett, Ruth Perrott, Walter Craig, Rhoda Williams, George Neise, Herb Butterfield, Edward Marr, Julius Epstein (screenwriter), Philip Epstein (screenwriter), George Kaufman (playwright), Moss Hart (playwright), William Keighley (host), John Milton Kennedy (announcer), Dorothy Lovett (commercial spokesman, as "Libby"), Earl Ebi (director), Charlie Forsyth (sound effects), Rudy Schrager (music director), Sanford Barnett (adaptor), Joan Miller (intermission guest). 59:51.
This week David and Milt presents "I Must Have That Man" by Adelade Hall, "Easter Parade" by Clifton Webb, "Shakin' The Blues Away" by Ruth Etting, "Fifty Million Frenchman Can't Be Wrong" by Sophie Tucker, and "This is The Missus" by Rudy Valley. The Music Museum hosted by Milt Larsen and David Berger is another one of the great Yesterday USA Old Time Radio Show Programs.After being broadcast on YUSA, this famous program is now available thanks to a special arrangement between Radio Nostalgia Network and Yesterday USA. Listen Live to YESTEDAY USA, http://yesterdayusa.com