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War heroes, haute couture, and outrageous parties! This episode of History's Greatest Idiots, featuring The Fit Historian (https://www.youtube.com/@fithistorian), explores the extraordinary life of Neil Munro "Bunny" Roger, the openly gay fashion designer who became a decorated World War II hero, invented Capri pants, and threw London's most legendary parties whilst maintaining a 26-inch waist and wearing makeup to battle.The Fairy Prince:Born in 1911 to Scottish telecommunications tycoon Sir Alexander Roger, young Bunny asked for a doll's house and got it. At age six, his parents gave him a fairy costume with butterfly wings. His stern father sent him to Loretto, a famously dour boarding school that Bunny later said was worse than being shelled at Anzio. At Oxford, he attended parties dressed as Hollywood starlets, wore makeup, dyed his hair, and was expelled in 1930 for "alleged homosexual activities" when homosexuality was completely illegal. Margaret Thatcher was one of only a tiny minority of Conservative MPs who voted to decriminalise homosexuality in 1967, calling prosecutions "a waste of court time." This didn't stop her passing Section 28 in 1988, banning the promotion of homosexuality in schools.The Fashion Designer:After Oxford, Bunny worked at Fortnum & Mason learning tailoring, then opened "Neil Roger" in 1937 with £1,000 from his exasperated father (equivalent to £60,000 today, purchasing power of £400,000). He dressed Vivien Leigh, future star of Gone with the Wind. His designs referenced Marlene Dietrich, Gloria Swanson, and Pola Negri.The War Hero:In 1941, Bunny joined the Rifle Brigade and served in North Africa and Italy. At Monte Cassino in 1944, he charged a machine gun post wearing blush and a silk scarf, carrying Vogue in his pocket. When asked about approaching Germans, he replied "When in doubt, powder heavily." He was decorated for bravery, saved a wounded comrade at Anzio by dragging him from No Man's Land under fire, and entered burning buildings to rescue soldiers. After the war: "Now I've shot so many N*zis, Daddy will have to buy me a sable coat."The Post-War Fashion Legend:Bunny ran Fortnum & Mason's couture department from the late 1940s until 1973. In 1949, he invented fitted Capri pants on holiday. He bought 15 bespoke Savile Row suits yearly at £30,000 each in today's money, ordering four pairs of custom shoes per suit. By his death, he owned over 600 pairs of shoes. He maintained a 26-inch waist through corsetry until later life when it ballooned to 31 inches.The Legendary Parties:Bunny's Mayfair house became London's most notorious party destination. In 1952, he threw a "Quo Vadis?" party with no address, answering the door in slavery attire. In 1956, he held the infamous Fetish Party with guests in leather bondage gear, some dragging companions on dog chains. The Sunday People published scandalised photographs. For his 70th birthday in 1981, he held the Amethyst Ball at Holland Park, wearing a plum catsuit with a feathered headdress glued into his hair. Anyone not in purple was rejected. For his 80th birthday in 1991, he wore a scarlet sequin catsuit with an orange cape and greeted guests from behind a literal wall of fire.The Final Years:Bunny retreated to his Scottish estate Dundonell, spending his inheritance on art, furniture, and parties. When Sotheby's auctioned his belongings in 1998, the catalogue was 339 pages with 1,505 lots. He died in 1997 aged 85, having lived exactly as he pleased, fought Nazis in makeup, invented iconic fashion, and never once pretended to be anything other than who he was.https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiotshttps://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiotshttps://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiotsArtist: Sarah Cheyhttps://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey
War heroes, haute couture, and outrageous parties! This episode of History's Greatest Idiots, featuring The Fit Historian (https://www.youtube.com/@fithistorian), explores the extraordinary life of Neil Munro "Bunny" Roger, the openly gay fashion designer who became a decorated World War II hero, invented Capri pants, and threw London's most legendary parties whilst maintaining a 26-inch waist and wearing makeup to battle.The Fairy Prince:Born in 1911 to Scottish telecommunications tycoon Sir Alexander Roger, young Bunny asked for a doll's house and got it. At age six, his parents gave him a fairy costume with butterfly wings. His stern father sent him to Loretto, a famously dour boarding school that Bunny later said was worse than being shelled at Anzio. At Oxford, he attended parties dressed as Hollywood starlets, wore makeup, dyed his hair, and was expelled in 1930 for "alleged homosexual activities" when homosexuality was completely illegal. Margaret Thatcher was one of only a tiny minority of Conservative MPs who voted to decriminalise homosexuality in 1967, calling prosecutions "a waste of court time." This didn't stop her passing Section 28 in 1988, banning the promotion of homosexuality in schools.The Fashion Designer:After Oxford, Bunny worked at Fortnum & Mason learning tailoring, then opened "Neil Roger" in 1937 with £1,000 from his exasperated father (equivalent to £60,000 today, purchasing power of £400,000). He dressed Vivien Leigh, future star of Gone with the Wind. His designs referenced Marlene Dietrich, Gloria Swanson, and Pola Negri.The War Hero:In 1941, Bunny joined the Rifle Brigade and served in North Africa and Italy. At Monte Cassino in 1944, he charged a machine gun post wearing blush and a silk scarf, carrying Vogue in his pocket. When asked about approaching Germans, he replied "When in doubt, powder heavily." He was decorated for bravery, saved a wounded comrade at Anzio by dragging him from No Man's Land under fire, and entered burning buildings to rescue soldiers. After the war: "Now I've shot so many N*zis, Daddy will have to buy me a sable coat."The Post-War Fashion Legend:Bunny ran Fortnum & Mason's couture department from the late 1940s until 1973. In 1949, he invented fitted Capri pants on holiday. He bought 15 bespoke Savile Row suits yearly at £30,000 each in today's money, ordering four pairs of custom shoes per suit. By his death, he owned over 600 pairs of shoes. He maintained a 26-inch waist through corsetry until later life when it ballooned to 31 inches.The Legendary Parties:Bunny's Mayfair house became London's most notorious party destination. In 1952, he threw a "Quo Vadis?" party with no address, answering the door in slavery attire. In 1956, he held the infamous Fetish Party with guests in leather bondage gear, some dragging companions on dog chains. The Sunday People published scandalised photographs. For his 70th birthday in 1981, he held the Amethyst Ball at Holland Park, wearing a plum catsuit with a feathered headdress glued into his hair. Anyone not in purple was rejected. For his 80th birthday in 1991, he wore a scarlet sequin catsuit with an orange cape and greeted guests from behind a literal wall of fire.The Final Years:Bunny retreated to his Scottish estate Dundonell, spending his inheritance on art, furniture, and parties. When Sotheby's auctioned his belongings in 1998, the catalogue was 339 pages with 1,505 lots. He died in 1997 aged 85, having lived exactly as he pleased, fought Nazis in makeup, invented iconic fashion, and never once pretended to be anything other than who he was.https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiotshttps://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiotshttps://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiotsArtist: Sarah Cheyhttps://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey
EstreNo de lA NovenA tempora de #manerasabsurdasdematar. Exploramos cómo Vivien Leigh, estrella icónica del cine clásico, convirtió sus manías más absurdas en un protocolo de vida. Una actriz obsesionada con el orden y la distancia de quienes la rodeaban terminó enfrentándose a su propia lógica. Así, lo absurdo derivó en cruel realidad. Porque a veces no hace falta violencia para matar… basta con cumplir las reglas al pie de la letra.
KPFA Theatre Critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the Streetcar Project's production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams at ACT Toni Rembe Theatre through February 1, 2026. TEXT OF REVIEW (some changes were made during recording and cuts for timing were made for radio). The greatest of plays often allow for multiple interpretations. We see that all the time in Shakespeare. We see it in Arthur Miller, in the musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein, even in August Wilson. And of course we see it in Tennessee Williams. Most interpretations of Williams' second play, A Streetcar Named Desire, are inhibited by the famous movie, which catapulted Marlon Brando to fame. It's hard to see Blanche Dubois beyond Vivien Leigh's faded Southern belle, and it's even harder to see the crude Stanley Kowalski past Brando's scream of “Stella!” But those interpretations, however close to Williams' wishes, obscure the play's lyricism and more to the point, his greatest creation, Blanche Dubois. This production by The Streetcar Project, now at ACT's Toni Rembe Theatre through February 1st, which has played in a variety of site-specific spaces, changes the paradigms, first by removing all props and sets, and second by discardmg the characters' accents, particularly that of Blanche Dubois, played by project co-creator, Lucy Owen. In addition, the full text has been restored. In this production, the stage area is fully open, bounded on three sides by two rows of audience members on folding chairs. Characters wander on and off stage, their voices carry but their bodies are sometimes hard to find.. it can feel like a reading, a radio play, but not always, and not in Act Two. What this shows now is that Streetcar is clearly Blanche's play. Whether with her sister, Stella, beautifully embodied by Heather Lind – their sisterhood is palpable, or with Mitch, Stanley's friend who falls for Blanche, played by James Russell as a product of his era, or with the brutal Stanley, performed by Brad Koed, who never quite escapes Brando. Without the accent, without the affectations, Lucy Owen's Blanche is revealed as brilliant, incisive, misunderstood and wronged. Her lies are no longer signs of weakness; they're not delusional; they're necessary for her survival, and the survival of her pride. It's a fascinating interpretation, which Williams' poetic dialogue om;y amplifies. She's caught in the trap of her times, and it's brought her down low. While much is gained here, something is also lost. Concessions to time and place come from the sound system and from costumes, but much of the action becomes incomprehensible without visible cues and with only the four actors. The giant stage, the cavernous theatre weaken the passion between Stella and Stanley. Chemistry vanishes when characters seem a football field apart. Would such a strong Blanche break so thoroughly at the end of the play? But whatever those issues, this is a Streetcar well worth visiting in its short run, through February 1st. For more information, you can go to act-sf.org. I'm Richard Wolinsky on Bay Area theatre for KPFA. The post Review: “A Streetcar Named Desire” at ACT Toni Rembe Theatre appeared first on KPFA.
She was born into show business royalty, made her film debut at just 11 weeks old, and grew up surrounded by legends like Noel Coward, Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, and more. On this episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko sits down with the luminous Juliet Mills, the beloved star of Nanny and the Professor, to trace a life and career that spans West End theater, Broadway, classic television, and unforgettable Hollywood collaborators. Juliet shares how her family and upbringing shaped her worldview, why gratitude became one of her guiding principles, and what it was really like stepping into the spotlight as “Nanny” during a time when television was far more “tea and nightgowns” than romance and realism. She also looks back on the global success of the show, her bond with co-star Richard Long, and why she believes the series might have lasted longer if the on-screen relationship had been allowed to evolve. Plus, Juliet tells behind-the-scenes stories from her career highlights, including working with Billy Wilder and Jack Lemmon on Avanti! (yes, the role that required her to gain 35 pounds, a true acting challenge if spaghetti is involved). She also opens up about love, marriage, and fate, as her husband Maxwell Caulfield joins the conversation for a charming, honest look at how their relationship began during The Elephant Man, with a cameo appearance from Natalie Wood in the origin story. If you grew up with Nanny and the Professor, love classic Hollywood, or just want to hear a joyful, thoughtful conversation with an icon who's still full of wonder, this one's for you. Support the show and get episodes early, behind-the-scenes extras, and more at patreon.com/stillherehollywood Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
12-15-2025. "HO! HO! HOLLYWOOD: SANTA CLAUSE IN CLASSIC CINEMA" (118) Long before special effects, CGI snowstorms, and big-budget holiday franchises, it fell to a small but memorable group of performers to embody the warmth, wonder, and whimsy of old St. Nick. Ever wonder about the actors who were called upon to portray Santa Claus in film and TV? These classic Santas weren't just men in red suits — they were character actors, vaudevillians, radio veterans, and Hollywood workhorses who brought their own unique spark to the role, shaping how generations of moviegoers came to imagine Father Christmas. From the twinkle-eyed charmers to the unexpectedly gruff curmudgeons, from the iconic to the nearly forgotten, we're unwrapping the stories behind the earliest portrayals that turned Santa into a cinematic tradition. So settle in with a mug of something warm, hang your stocking, and join us as we explore the jolly, joyful, and sometimes surprisingly complex history of Hollywood's first Santas. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Ivanhoe (1913); Scrooge (1913); Santa Claus (1912), starring Leedham Bantok; 20th Century Fox Hour: Miracle on 34th Street (1955); starring Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, & Thomas Mitchell; Shadow of a Doubt (1943), starring Joseph Cotten & Teresa Wright; Stagecoach (1939), starring John Wayne, Claire Trevor, & Thomas Mitchell; It's a Wonderful Life (1946), starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, & Thomas Mitchell; Gone With The Wind (1939), starring Vivien Leigh & Clark Gable; Theodora Goes Wild (1936), starring Irene Dunne; Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), starring James Stewart & Jean Arthur; Our Town (1940), starring Martha Scott & Henry Fonda; High Noon (1952), starring Gary Cooper & Grace Kelly; Wild Flowers (1943), starring José Elias Moreno; Santa Claus (1959), starring José Elias Moreno; Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), staring John Call; Fearless Fagan (1952), staring Janet Leigh & Keenan Wynn; Boots Malone (also 1952), starring William Holden Don't Bother to Knock (1952), starring Marilyn Monroe & Richard Widmark; The Long, Long Trailer (1954), starring Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz; The Anderson Tapes (1971), starring Sean Connery & Dyan Cannon; --------------------------------- 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
Return to Manderley this week on The Shiver Show, as we present the 1950 Lux Radio Theatre production of Rebecca—the only time Hollywood's golden couple Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier performed on radio together. Recorded before a live audience this broadcast brings Daphne du Maurier's 1938 gothic masterpiece to life.Olivier is prickly and brooding as Maxim. Leigh's unnamed narrator is meek, sweet, and utterly alone in this haunting tale. Strong supporting turns from Betty Blythe as a chilling Mrs Danvers and John Dodson as Jack Favell keep the drama simmering. We talk about the real-life drama of Vivien Leigh's health struggles, and the cracks forming in her marriage to Olivier. Their love—complicated as it was—still glows through this performance. We also explore the little known controversy surrounding the similarities between Rebecca and the earlier Brazilian novel, The Successor, by Carolina Nabuco.Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcastFollow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershowor check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Send us a textIn this episode, we review the 12th Academy Awards. Gone With the Wind won for Best Picture. Vivien Leigh and Robert Donat won the acting categories. Lest we forget Hattie McDaniel won famously in the Best Supporting category. This is probably the most memorable year for films. Did the right ones win? We talk about it here and subjectively decide. Click and listen!!
Un capolavoro della storia del cinema, da rivedere o guardare assolutamente almeno una volta nella vita. La pellicola, con Vivien Leigh e Clark Gable nei panni dei protagonisti Rossella O'Hara e Rhett Butler, è ambientata durante la guerra civile americana. Il film ha vinto 10 Premi Oscar, tra cui quello a Hattie McDaniel: la prima donna nera a ricevere questo riconoscimento nella storia dell'Academy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Frankly, My Dear… We Watched Gone with the Wind #6 on the AFI Top 100 – Gone with the Wind (1939)In this sweeping new episode, Pete and Hannah dive deep into the grandeur and controversy of Gone with the Wind. Clocking in at nearly four hours, this 1939 epic gave them a lot to talk about — from its iconic performances by Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, to its romanticized portrayal of the antebellum South.
EPISODE 104 - “MEMORABLE MINUTES: JOHN DILEO ON ACTORS WHO MADE THE MOST OF LESS” - 9/08/25 Back by popular demand! This week we welcome author and friend of the podcast JOHN DILEO who will talk about his 2022 book THERE ARE NO SMALL PARTS: 100 OUTSTANDING FILM PERFORMANCES WITH SCREEN TIME OF 10 MINUTES OR LESS, a fun, insightful look at the incredible actors who made the most with the limited screen time they were given. From GLADYS GEORGE in “The Hard Way” (1943) to RUBY DEE in “American Gangster” (2007), we cover the gamut! SHOW NOTES: Sources: There Are No Small Parts: 100 Outstanding Film Performances With Screen Time of 10 Minutes or Less (2022), by John DiLeo; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Sharp Shooters (1938), starring Brian Donlevy & Lynn Bari; The Ox-Bow Incident (1943), starring Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Harry Morgan, & Mary Beth Hughes; Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), staring Jean Arthur & Gary Cooper; Blossoms In the Dust (1941), starring Greer Garson & Walter Pidgeon; My Favorite Wife (1940), starring Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Gail Patrick, & Randolph Scott; The Hard Way (1943), starring Ida Lupino, Joan Leslie, Dennis Morgan, & Jack Carson; Now, Voyager (1942), starring Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, & Gladys Cooper; Body & Soul (1947), starring John Garfield, Lilli Palmer, & Anne Revere; It's A Wonderful Life (1946), starring James Stewart & Donna Reed; Strangers on a Train (1951), starring Robert Walker, Farley Granger, & Ruth Roman; The Bishop's Wife (1947) starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, & David Niven; The Last Picture Show (1971), starring Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ellen Burstyn, Ben Johnson & Cloris Leachman; American Gangster (2007), staring Denzel Washington, Lymari Nadal, & Russell Crowe; Network (1976), starring William Holden, Faye Dunaway, & Peter Finch; Stagecoach (1939), starling John Wayne & Claire Trevor; Gone With The Wind (1939), starring Vivien Leigh & Clark Gable; The Wizard of Oz (1939), starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack haley, & Bert Lahr; The Letter (1940), starring Bette Davis & Herbert Marshall; Mrs. Miniver (1942), starring Greer Garson & Walter Pidgeon; State Fair (1945), starring Jeanne Crain & Dana Andrews; The Birds (1963), starring Tippi Hedren & Rod Taylor; --------------------------------- 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
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Geboren wird Hattie McDaniel am 10.6.1895 - und zum Hollywood-Star. Als erste Person of Color holt sie einen Oscar - und wird wegen ihrer Hautfarbe doch immer wieder ausgegrenzt. Von Christiane Kopka.
On episode 289 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, AwardsWatch contributor Mark Johnson, and special guest Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly Content Update Editor and host of the And the Runner Up Is podcast. Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night. While everyone is settling into the summer blockbuster season and recovering from the Cannes Film Festival from the month of May, the AW team turn to the month of June by going back to a favorite exercise from last year, an extensive tier ranking of an Oscar category. After doing Best Director last year, the team moves the most popular category the Oscars has for the team; Best Actress and its 98 winners. In trying to place these winners in the correct spot, the team had to come together and decide on whether to place these performances in the S (all-time winner), A, B, C, D, or F tier and explain the ranking. Only 49 of the winners are discussed on this episode, including Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind, Liza Minnelli in Cabaret, Jessica Chastain in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Judy Holliday in Born Yesterday, Elizabeth Taylor in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Marion Cotillard in La Vie en Rose, Loretta Young in The Farmer's Daughter and Sally Field in Norma Rae, with the rest covered next week. For the first time in the tier ranking episodes, the performances have been randomized, making the show even more unpredictable as to who will be covered from the list of winners on this episode. Also, the team has instituted two rules that include only 15 winners being able to be in the “S tier” and if an actress has multiple wins, only one of their wins can make it into the 15. It adds a fun wrinkle for the team to try and figure out when they get to their final rankings. It may only be part one, but it's a great episode and we hope you all enjoy it and listen next week to part two. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 3h58m. We will be back in next week for part 2 of our Best Actress tier ranking episode. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
durée : 00:05:23 - C'est une chanson - par : Frédéric Pommier - Elle est à l'affiche du théâtre de Poche Montparnasse dans "Scarlett O'Hara, la dernière conférence de presse de Vivien Leigh". Au micro de Frédéric Pommier, Caroline Sihol évoque la chanson "Sixteen tons" interprétée par les Platters, qui lui rappelle les étés de son enfance dans les Cévennes.
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We came to SXSW this year to cover all things beauty, exciting brand partnerships, and of course, film. But this year was extra special because Look Behind the Look had the opportunity to spotlight The Florist, a new film WE are producing and so excited to share about. The Florist written by Jayce Bartok tells the untold true story of Vivien Leigh's later years as she battles Bipolar disorder and builds a very special relationship with a local florist. Starring Carla Gugino as Vivien, the film explores artistry, human connection, and the tension between her brilliance and the turmoil surrounding her struggles. We are gearing up to begin production this spring in Philadelphia. We have an incredible team behind the film and our powerhouse producer Lauren Hale Rieckhoff was invited to speak about The Florist at the Keystone House as part of the Amplify Philly: Behind the Lens – Pennsylvania Filmmakers in Focus panel. Armed with posters, postcards, and a mission, it was an amazing afternoon sharing the film alongside other celebrated indie filmmakers. Gino Pesi hosted the discussion, which covered Pennsylvania's commitment to filmmakers, its production incentives, and why we chose to shoot in Philly. Lauren shared our journey, what's next, and most importantly, how people can get involved to help bring this film to life. Edit: Kelli Reillyhttps://www.vinylfoote.com/the-florist-film Get full access to Look Behind The Look's Substack at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe
“My life was a bit like the plot of Auntie Mame,” says this actor, writer, and drag legend. He's got stories about Linda Lavin, Christopher Isherwood, Lily Tomlin, Angela Landsbury, Vivien Leigh, Marlene Dietrich. Plus, he sings. Accompanist: Jono Mainelli. Produced with 54 Below.
What do, an epic romance set in the Civil War-era South, and a historical crime perspective of New York City, have in common?This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:Jacob Watched: "GONE WITH THE WIND" (8:04) (Directed by, Victor Fleming. Starring, Vivien Leigh, Clark Gabel, Hattie McDaniel...)KC Watched: "GANGS OF NEW YORK" (45:17) (Directed by, Martin Scorsese. Starring, Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz...)Talking points include:Could've been a Mini-seriesGangs names from New York HistoryCharacters we struggle to like...and whyand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
Traci Thomas is the creator and host of the critically acclaimed literary podcast The Stacks, where Traci chats with an array of guests about the books we love and loathe, the impact reading has on our lives, and the way the written word shapes culture. This week, creative mediums collide and find common ground. Traci joins Feeling Seen to talk historical fictions, unlikeable female characters, and Vivien Leigh's portrayal of the tenacious Scarlett O'Hara in the 1939 historical romance drama Gone with the Wind. Plus, Traci and Jordan take to the stars to boast about their respective astrological signs. Can Leo season come any sooner?Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Companion. A new trailer for the film brings a new twist!You can keep up with Traci's words and writings on her Substack, Unstacked.Sarah Churchwell's The Wrath to Come: Gone with the Wind and the Lies America Tells. Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun. Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
EPISODE 72 - “CHATTING CLASSIC CINEMA WITH JOURNALIST MAUREEN LENKER” - 1/27/2024 In this week's episode, Steve and Nan welcome award-winning journalist MAUREEN LENKER. Maureen, who is currently a Senior Writer for Entertainment Weekly, has a deep passion and knowledge of classic cinema and has made 1930s Hollywood the setting for her new novel, “His Girl Hollywood.” Join us as Maureen discusses her career, her passion for cinema, her most inspirational classic films, and all the tea about her new novel. SHOW NOTES: Sources: It Happened One Fight (2023), by Maureen Lee Lenker; His Girl Hollywood (2025), by Maureen Lee Lenker; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned: Swing Time (1936) - starring Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers; Gone with the Wind (1939), starring Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard, & Hattie McDaniel; His Girl Friday (1940), starring Rosalind Russell, Cary Grant, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart, Helen Mack, & John Qualen; The Philadelphia Story (1940), starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, Virginia Weidler, Mary Nash, John Howard, & Roland Young; Casablanca (1942), starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, & Dooley Wilson; The Heiress (1949), starring Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, & Miriam Hopkins; Outrage (1950). Starring Mala Powers, Tod Andrews, Robert Clarke, Lillian Hamilton, & Rita Lupino; Singing in the Rain (1952), starting Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Jean Hagan, Rita Moreno, Cyd Charisse, & Millard Mitchell; West Side Story (1952), starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, George Chakiras, & Russ Tamblyn; The Quiet Man (1952), starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Mildred Natwick, Barry Fitzgerald, & Patrick McLaglen; White Christmas (1954), starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera Ellen, Dean Jagger, Mary Wickes, & Anne Whitfield; It's Always Fair Weather (1955), starring Gene Kelly, Cyd Charisse, Dan Dailey, Michalre Kidd, & Delores Gray; Mary Poppins (1964), starring Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, & Glynis Johns; The Sound of Music (1965), starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Chairman Carr, Richard Haydn, & Peggy Wood; Then Princess Bride (1987), starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin, & Wallace Shawn; --------------------------------- 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
ELLEN DREW: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH (069) Whether playing the sweet girl next door or the world-weary casino boss's moll, ELLEN DREW was an incredibly versatile leading lady who was a major star in the 1940s and 50s. She made a career of playing a wide range of roles in various genres — from Westerns to comedies to dramas to horror movies. She was nicknamed “The Candy Store Cinderella” because she was discovered scooping ice cream in a candy store on Hollywood Boulevard. And who do you think discovered her? You'll be quite surprised to find out. In this week's episode, we discuss our Star of the Month, ELLEN DREW. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Character Actors in Horror and Science Fiction Films, 1930-1960, (2014), by Laurence Raw; "Ellen Drew — The Private Life of Ellen Drew,” glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com; “Hollywood's Forgotten Daughters,” January 1986, by Anthony Cassa, Hollywood Studio Magazine; “Ellen Drew - Cinderellen,” January 2002, by Jeff Gordon, Classic Images magazine; “Ellen Drew, 89, Film and TV Actress Rose Through Ranks in Hollywood,” December 6, 2003, Los Angeles Times; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Wikipedia.com; RogerEbert.com; Movies Mentioned: Christmas in July (1940), starring Dick Powell & Ellen Drew; Johnny O'Clock (1947), starring Dick Powell, Evelyn Keyes, Thomas Gomez, & Ellen Drew; Hollywood Boulevard (1936), starring Marsha Hunt & Robert Cummings; The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936), starring Jack Benny, George Burns, & Gracie Allen; Make Way For Tomorrow (1937), staring Victor Moore & Beulah Bondi; Gone With The Wind (1939), starring Vivien Leigh & Clark Gable; Sing, You Sinners (1938), starring Bing Crosby, Fred MacMurray, & Ellen Drew; If I Were King (1938), starring Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee, & Ellen Drew; The Lady's From Kentucky (1939), staring George Raft & Ellen Drew; Geronimo (1939), starring Preston Foster; The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939), starring Gracie Allen; French Without Tears (1940), starring Ray Milland & Ellen Drew; Buck Benny Rides Again (1940), starring Jack Benny; The Mad Doctor (1941), starring Basil Rathbone; The Monster and the Girl (1941), starring Paul Lukas & Philip Terry; Isle of the Dead (1945), starring Boris Karloff; Our Wife (1941), starring Melvyn Douglas, Ruth Hussey, & Ellen Drew; The Night of January 16th (1941), starring Preston Foster; Reaching For The Sun (1941), starring Joel McCrea & Ellen Drew; The Remarkable Andrew (1942), starring William Holden, Brian Donlevy, & Ellen Drew; My Favorite Spy (1942), starring Kay Kyser & Jane Wyman; Night Plane to Chungking (1942), starring Preston Foster & Ellen Drew; And The Angels Sing (1944), starring Dorothy Lamour, Fred MacMurray, & Betty Hutton; Strange Confession (1944), starring Jean Gabin; That's My Baby (1944), starring Richard Arlen & Ellen Drew; Dark Mountain (1944), starring Robert Lowery & Ellen Drew; China Sky (1945), starring Randolph Scott; The Swordsmen (1948), starring Larry Parks & Ellen Drew; The Man from Colorado (1949), starring William Holden & Glenn Ford; The Crocked Way (1949), starring John Payne, Sonny Tufts, & Ellen Drew; Stars In My Crown (1950), staring Joel McCrea & Ellen Drew; Cargo to Capetown (1950), starring Broderick Crawford & John Ireland; The Great Missouri Raid (1950), starring Wendell Corey; Man In The Saddle (1951), staring Randolph Scott & Joan Leslie; --------------------------------- 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
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A couple of weeks ago—after this episode was recorded, but before it was edited and posted—the famous author Stephen King posted online his top ten novels of all time—and among them was Katherine Anne Porter's Ship of Fools. This 1962 book was the first novel by Porter, a great American writer who had mostly worked in the short story genre and as a journalist and editor. The novel tells of a German passenger liner traveling from Mexico to different ports of Europe in the 1930s. It presents a multinational, highly varied cast of characters. Ship of Fools received rave reviews at first, before then suffering through the obligatory critical backlash. The film rights sold for what at the time was a kaboodle of money and the movie was nominated for and received a number of Academy Awards. Hosts Kirk Curnutt and Scott Yarbrough wrestle with these questions: is this work a great American novel after all? Are we all fools bound on an eternal quest for understanding or relevance or fares with inclusive food and drinks? Why did the author take thirty years (almost) to finish the book? Come steam away with us as we sort it out. Listeners are warned as always: there be spoilers here!The film audio clips are from the trailer to Ship of Fools, directed and produced in 1965 by Stanley Kramer and starring Vivien Leigh and Lee Marvin, among others. Released by Columbia Pictures. The show music is by Lobo Loco. The intro song is “Old Ralley,” and the outro is “Inspector Invisible.” For more information visit: https://locolobomusic.com/.
Merle Oberon and Vivien Leigh were Oscar nominated actresses, and most likely S. Asian. Learn about these amazing women and how Michelle Yeoh may not be the first Asian to be nominated and win the Best Actress Oscar. Major props to Michelle Yeoh and her incredible career, achievements and 2023 Best Actress Academy Award!
There literally was no other year like it. When you look at the list of films that were released in the calendar year of 1939, well, the films most people would consider brilliant classics are in the dozens! You can spend weeks upon weeks watching movies from just that one year, and you would be completely and thoroughly satisfied. The Academy, however, can only pick just one Best Picture winner ... and although many people have differing opinions on what was the best film that year and what should have taken home the top prize, no one is going to ever minimalize the enormity of one epic movie, Gone With the Wind. The film had so much chaos in its production. However, the final product is one that has made film fans worldwide fall in love with it over and over again with each viewing. Yes, this is a special film for the history books. Should it still be considered the best film of 1939? Does film critic, Jack Ferdman, think another film should have won the Oscar that year? Listen to his take on it as he analyzes everything about Gone With the Wind as well as all the other brilliant films from that year, and hear which film he gives his Rewatch Oscar of 1939 to.Download, listen, and share ALL Rewatching Oscar episodes.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsiHear RadioPodchaserPodcast AddictTuneInAlexaAmazon Overcasts Podcast Addict Player FMRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1815964.rssWebsite: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comSocial Media Links: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, InstagramShare your thoughts and suggestions with us through:Facebook Messanger or email us atjack@rewatchingoscar.comMusic by TurpacShow Producer: Jack FerdmanPodcast Logo Design: Jack FerdmanMovie (audio) trailer courtesy of MovieClips Classic TrailersMovie (audio) clips courtesy of YouTubeSupport us by downloading, sharing, and giving us a 5-star Rating. It helps our podcast continue to reach many people and make it available to share more episodes with everyone.
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom We're so happy to have That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema join the ITBR podcast network! Join host Christian Garcia as he takes you on a queer classic cinema journey. Come join us as we travel back to Tara and the Old South as we dissect the seminal classic, "Gone With the Wind'', on That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema! Join Nathaniel, Ashley and I as we discuss Vivien Leigh's genius casting, the score, the costumes and some lesser-known moments of the making of the film. Join us for Part 2 in our discussion of Gone With the Wind, as Nathaniel, Ashley & I go into a more in-depth discussion of how the impact of the film has had on our viewing as we've grown. Listen in as we discuss Hattie McDaniel's Academy Award Win. See how we decide if we're a Rhett, Scarlett, or Ashley when it comes to romance. And join us as we see how the Queer Community has been impacted by this film! Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator)
Publicly, perceived as one of the great romances of the 20th century, privately the Oliviers endured infidelity, severe mental illness and ultimately divorce.
Olivier in Wuthering Heights Jill Esmond Leigh and Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire Hattie McDaniel, Olivia De Havilland and Vivien Leigh in Gone With the Wind Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, Gone With the Wind. Poster for one of the many revivals that made Gone With the Wind the most profitable film ever made. Publicly, perceived as one of the great romances of the 20th century, privately the Oliviers endured infidelity, severe mental illness and ultimately divorce. Discover the tumultuous love story of Hollywood legends Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh in this captivating episode. From their scandalous affair to their rise as cinema's power couple, we uncover the passion, drama, and mental health struggles behind their iconic careers. Learn how Olivier's Shakespearean ambitions and Leigh's breakout role in "Gone with the Wind" shaped their destinies. Delve into the golden age of Hollywood, exploring the making of classics like "Wuthering Heights" and the behind-the-scenes tensions of "Gone with the Wind." This bite-sized biography reveals the human side of these larger-than-life figures, offering a glimpse into their triumphs, tribulations, and lasting impact on film history. Perfect for history buffs, classic movie fans, and anyone fascinated by the untold stories of famous figures.
Olivier in Rebecca with Joan Fontaine The Oliviers in Australia, the smiles would eventually fade Vivien Leigh, 1957 Olivier's costume in Spartacus Olivier in, “The Entertainer,” with Joan Plowright Olivier and Joan Plowright visiting the Reagan's in the White House in the 80's Olivier's grave in Westminster Abbey Publicly, perceived as one of the great romances of the 20th century, privately the Oliviers endured infidelity, severe mental illness and ultimately divorce. Discover the tumultuous love story of Hollywood legends Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh in this captivating episode. From their scandalous affair to their rise as cinema's power couple, we uncover the passion, drama, and mental health struggles behind their iconic careers. Learn how Olivier's Shakespearean ambitions and Leigh's breakout role in "Gone with the Wind" shaped their destinies. Delve into the golden age of Hollywood, exploring the making of classics like "Wuthering Heights" and the behind-the-scenes tensions of "Gone with the Wind." This bite-sized biography reveals the human side of these larger-than-life figures, offering a glimpse into their triumphs, tribulations, and lasting impact on film history. Perfect for history buffs, classic movie fans, and anyone fascinated by the untold stories of famous figures.
Publicly revered as one of the great romances of the 20th Century, privately it was marred by infidelity, severe mental illness and divorce Olivier in Rebecca with Joan Fontaine The Oliviers in Australia, the smiles would eventually fade Vivien Leigh, 1957 Olivier's costume in Spartacus Olivier in, “The Entertainer,” with Joan Plowright Olivier and Joan Plowright visiting the Reagan's in the White House in the 80's Olivier's grave in Westminster Abbey
In this episode of our podcast, DLS co-founder Katy Derbyshire brings us the story of Therese Giehse, a German actor, pacifist and exile known for founding an anti-Nazi cabaret (which, really, we could all get behind these days). Therese had artistic and other adventures with her lover Erika Mann (daughter of Thomas Mann), was photographed by Annemarie Schwarzenbach, and embodied several of Bertolt Brecht's best-known characters on stage. She also acted in movies with Vivien Leigh and previous DLS star Romy Schneider. Born in Munich in 1898, she went against her liberal Jewish family's expectations to train as an actor, cast as older characters even as a young woman. The Pfeffermühle cabaret started up in 1933, swiftly moving to Zürich to escape the Nazis. With Erika and Klaus Mann, Giehse toured the political show around Europe, never mentioning any names but using parables and storytelling to rip the piss out of Hitler and his henchmen. Therese returned to Zürich in 1937, where she joined the outstanding cast at the Schauspielhaus theatre, many of them also emigrants like her. During the war, she performed in the premiere staging of Brecht's anti-war play Mother Courage, defining the title role in what some directors have called the greatest play of the 20th century. She went on working with Brecht and other key playwrights and directors after 1945, in Munich, Zürich and East Berlin. Therese Giehse maintained her pacifist stance throughout her life, criticizing the Vietnam War at public events. She died in 1975 and is buried with her sister in Zürich. For more on Therese Giehse, please visit our episode notes at https://deadladiesshow.com/2024/07/19/podcast-73-therese-giehse Our theme music is “Little Lily Swing” by Tri-Tachyon https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tri-Tachyon/the-kleptotonic-ep/little-lily-swing Check out our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/deadladiesshowpodcast Thanks for listening! We'll be back with a new episode next month. **** The Dead Ladies Show is a series of entertaining and inspiring talks about women who achieved amazing things against all odds, presented live in Berlin and beyond. This podcast is based on that series. Because women's history is everyone's history. The Dead Ladies Show was founded by Florian Duijsens and Katy Derbyshire. The podcast is created, produced, edited, and presented by Susan Stone.
Chapter 1What is Gone With The WindIn the sweeping epic Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, the relentless struggle and transformational journey of Scarlett O'Hara are set against the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. At its core, the novel explores the theme of survival in a time of immense change. Scarlett, a spirited Southern belle, uses her sharp wits and unabashed ambition to navigate the collapsing world around her. From the destruction of her beloved Tara to the loss of loved ones and the shifting social order, Scarlett's determination to thrive against all odds encapsulates the survivalist spirit of the South. This theme of survival is intertwined with explorations of love, honor, and betrayal, offering readers a poignant look at the personal and societal upheavals of the time. Through her complex characters and rich historical details, Mitchell not only tells a compelling story but also provides a reflection on what it means to endure and adapt in the face of overwhelming adversity.Chapter 2 Meet the Writer of Gone With The WindMargaret Mitchell's "Gone with the Wind" skillfully blends rich narrative, complex characters, and vivid settings to convey profound emotions and sociopolitical themes. Mitchell employs a descriptive and ornate prose style that captures the nuances of the Southern Gothic tradition, effectively painting the grandeur and decline of the antebellum South.Her writing style is characterized by its detailed depiction of environments and events, which not only provides historical context but also enhances the emotional depth of the story. Through meticulously crafted dialogues, Mitchell gives voice to a wide range of characters, each representing differing perspectives shaped by the turbulence of the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.Mitchell's use of local color, including dialect and cultural references, adds authenticity and aids in the development of character arcs, particularly that of Scarlett O'Hara, whose resilience and complexity are central to the narrative. Through Scarlett's experiences, Mitchell explores themes of love, honor, and survival, making insightful observations about human nature and societal change.Ultimately, through skilled language and storytelling, Margaret Mitchell not only recounts a historical epic but also invites readers to reflect on the enduring human emotions and the complexities of moral choices in times of crisis.Chapter 3 Deeper Understanding of Gone With The Wind"Gone with the Wind," a novel by Margaret Mitchell published in 1936, is a significant work in American literature and culture for several reasons, influencing societal views and inspiring extensive debate and discussion over the years. Its impact can be explored through various aspects such as literature, film, societal views, and cultural discourse. Influence on Literature1. Literary Success: As a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "Gone with the Wind" achieved massive commercial success and became a cultural phenomenon. It is credited with revitalizing the genre of historical romance, influencing many subsequent works that wanted to replicate its sweeping narrative and complex characterizations.2. Narrative and Structure: The novel's narrative style and structure have been studied in literary circles for their complex interweaving of personal and historical timelines. Mitchell's depiction of the Civil War and Reconstruction eras through the eyes of her protagonist Scarlett O'Hara offers a personalization of historical events, which became a model for other historical novels. Influence on Film and Media1. Hollywood Adaptation: The 1939 film adaptation of "Gone with the Wind," directed by Victor Fleming and starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, is one of the most famous films in the history of American...
In this connector of an episode, we bring Warren Beatty into our investigation, as it concerns his very active love life for many a decade before his marriage in 1992 to Annette Bening. Spiderwebs include Jane Fonda, Joan Collins, Natalie Wood, Cher, Vivien Leigh, Mamie van Doren, Brigette Bardot, Leslie Caron, Faye Dunaway, Julie Christie, Britt Eckland, Carly Simon, and a special Joni Mitchell bonus addendum to the story.All sources can be found at doneanddunne.com.Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon!To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this connector of an episode, we bring Warren Beatty into our investigation, as it concerns his very active love life for many a decade before his marriage in 1992 to Annette Bening. Spiderwebs include Jane Fonda, Joan Collins, Natalie Wood, Cher, Vivien Leigh, Mamie van Doren, Brigette Bardot, Leslie Caron, Faye Dunaway, Julie Christie, Britt Eckland, Carly Simon, and a special Joni Mitchell bonus addendum to the story. All sources can be found at doneanddunne.com. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/DoneDunne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Vivien Leigh, a bright and vibrant actress, best known for her role as Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind. Learn about the life of this remarkable woman.
Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about highlights from the Met Gala, the announcement of a third ‘Top Gun’ movie, a biopic about Vivien Leigh, and new music from Keith Urban and Lainey Wilsen. We also hear monologues from […]
This week, Jeff gripes about AMC A-List reservations and what they can learn from bars and airlines before the boys discuss the incredible 1939 film year, leading to our featured conversation about the nostalgic British boarding school film ‘Goodbye, Mr. Chips'. Directed by staunch anti-commie Sam Wood, this movie stars Robert Donat in an Oscar-winning role, and Greer Garson in her first-ever film, and the first of her 5 consecutive years with Best Actress nominations, tied for the most ever with Bette Davis. This movie may not have the name recognition of some other 1939 films, such as ‘Gone With The Wind', ‘The Wizard of Oz', ‘Mr. Smith Goes To Washington', or ‘Stagecoach', but it may have inspired every boarding school movie you've ever seen, especially the ‘Harry Potter' series! We provide some additional 1939 context and tease next week's episode. Our phone number is 646-484-9298, it accepts texts or voice messages. 0:00 Intro + AMC A-List Gripes; 10:49 Films of 1939: ‘Goodbye, Mr. Chips'; 01:01:05 What You Been Watching?; 01:08:03 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew/Mentions: Signey Franklin, R.C. Sheriff, Claudine West, Eric Maschwitz, Terry Kilburn, John Mills, Lyn Harding, Freddie Young, James Hilton, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, William Wyler, Billy Wilder, Jimmy Stewart. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ Dasein on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dasein/1637517407 Additional Tags: The Lion King, Pivot, Ross, Friends, Couch, NASA, Killers of the Flower Moon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, Martin Scorcese, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemmons, David Ellison, David Zazlav, Al Jolson, Oscars, Academy Awards, BFI, BAFTA, BAFTAS, British Cinema. England, Vienna, Leopoldstadt, The Golden Globes, Past Lives, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, The Holiday, The Crown: Season 6 part 2, Napoleon, Ferrari, Beer, Scotch, The Weekend, Clifford Odets, Travis Scott, U2, Apple, Apple Podcasts, 101 Dalmatians, The Parent Trap, Switzerland, West Side Story, Wikipedia, Adelaide, Australia, Queensland, Melbourne, Indonesia, Java, Jakarta, Bali, Guinea, The British, England, The SEC, Ronald Reagan, Stock Buybacks, Marvel, MCU, DCEU, Film, Movies, Southeast Asia, The Phillippines, Vietnam, America, The US, Academy Awards, WGA Strike, SAG-AFTRA, SAG Strike.
The eleventh episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1939 features the Academy Awards Best Picture winner, Civil War-era epic Gone With the Wind. Directed by Victor Fleming and starring Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard and Hattie McDaniel, Gone With the Wind won 10 Oscars including Best Picture.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Frank S. Nugent in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/1939/12/20/archives/the-screen-in-review-david-selznicks-gone-with-the-wind-has-its.html), John C. Flinn in Variety (https://variety.com/1939/film/reviews/gone-with-the-wind-2-1200412649/), and The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2010/may/28/archive-gone-with-the-wind-1940).Visit https://www.awesomemovieyear.com for more info about the show.Make sure to like Awesome Movie Year on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear and follow us on Twitter @AwesomemoviepodYou can find Jason online at http://goforjason.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Twitter @JHarrisComedyYou can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/ and on Twitter @signalbleedYou can find our producer David Rosen's Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod and the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod.You can also follow us all on Letterboxd to keep up with what we've been watching at goforjason, signalbleed and bydavidrosen.Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content from Awesome Movie Year, plus fellow podcasts Piecing It Together and All Rice No Beans, and music by David Rosen: https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenAll of the music in the episode is by David Rosen. Find more of his music at https://www.bydavidrosen.comPlease like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in for the next 1939 installment, featuring our producer David Rosen's pick, Ritz brothers comedy The Gorilla.
We continue to celebrate the female voices that have provided a foundation for cultural advancement and modern discourse by featuring a rare TV talk show appearance by two-time Academy Award winner Vivien Leigh. The year was 1958. The show was “Small World,” hosted by American broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow. Appearing alongside Ms. Leigh are motion picture executive Samuel Goldwyn and British writer and entertainment critic Kenneth Tynan. Ms. Leigh, best known for her work as Scarlett O'Hara in “Gone with the Wind” and Blanche DuBois in “A Streetcar Named Desire,” died in 1967 at the age of 53, but her legacy remains profound. And, while some of the opinions in this broadcast would be considered outdated now, you'll hear that Ms. Leigh was not afraid to mix it up with some of the most strident male voices of her day. As always, thank you for listening. For the video version of this episode, visit @advancedtvherstory on YouTube. RESOURCES Small World, Part 1 https://youtu.be/4c6kR9ORqUc?si=sXmP3bg5Cqzs63Zu Small World, Part 2 https://youtu.be/P5roaRH9rY0?si=gfMmZhJTtrqdY85l Small World, Part 3 https://youtu.be/tG0x68lPzso?si=TMitHcgm45BVl3Pf Taylor Mayes - https://www.youtube.com/@Taylormayes CYNTHIA BEMIS ABRAMS AND ATVH ATVH Newsletter – tvherstory.com Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/ Podcast Archive - tvherstory.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia Bluesky Social - https://bsky.app/profile/cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.social PRODUCTION Video - Nivia Lopez - https://nivialopez.com/ Audio - Marilou Marosz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/
EPISODE 23 - “I Coulda Been a Contender: Classic Casting That Almost Happened” - 02/19/2024 It is well documented that the film “Gone With The Wind” started filming before an actress was cast in the lead role of Scarlett O'Hara. Producer DAVID O. SELZNICK made a spectacle out of who would win the coveted role. It became a national obsession. He considered everyone from TALLULAH BANKHEAD to BETTE DAVIS to LUCILLE BALL. He eventually narrowed the field to three finalists: PAULETTE GODDARD, JOAN BENNETT, and JEAN ARTHUR. But in the eleventh hour, a new contender, an unknown Brit named VIVIEN LEIGH, swept in and won the role. Listen as we discuss, debate, and guffaw over other casting choices that almost happened in some of your favorite film classics. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Hollywood's First Choices: How The Greatest Casting Decisions Were Made (1994), by Jeff Burkhart and Bruce Stuart; Casting Might Have Beens (2005), by Eila Mell; Jean Arthur: The Actress Nobody Knew (2004), by John Oller; George Raft: The Man Who Would Be Bogart (2015), by Stone Wallace; Life is a Banquet (1974), by Rosalind Russell; Joan Crawford: The Enduring Star (2009), by Peter Cowie; Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film (2021), by Alan Rode; Judy Holliday (1982), by Will Holtzman; Close-up on Sunset Boulevard: Billy Wilder, Norma Desmond, and the Dark Hollywood Dream (2002), by Sam Staggs Montgomery Clift: Beautiful Loser (1992), by Barney Hoskyns; Mike Nichols: A Life (2021), by Mark Harris; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned: Scarface (1932), starring George Raft, Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, and Boris Karloff; Dead End (1937), starring Silvia Sidney, Joel McCrea, Humphrey Bogart, Wendy Barrie, and Claire Trevor; The Maltese Falcon (1941), starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, Elisha Cook, Jr, and Lee Patrick The Maltese Falcon (1931), starring Ricardo Cortez and Bebe Daniels; High Sierra (1941), starring Humphrey Bogart, Ida Lupino, Joan Leslie, Alan Curtis, Cornel Wilde, Arthur Kennedy, Willie Best, Elisabeth Risdon, and Henry Travers; His Girl Friday (1940), starring Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, and Ralph Bellamy; Twentieth Century (1934), starring John Barrymore and Carole Lombard; Mildred Pierce (1945), starring Joan Crawford, Ann Blyth, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden, Bruce Bennett, and Lee Patrick; Sunset Boulevard (1950), starring Gloria Swanson, William Holden, Erich von Stroheim, and Nancy Olson; From Here To Eternity (1953); starring Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Montgomery Clift, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed, and Ernest Borgnine; Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf (1966), starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, and Sandy Dennis; Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Katharine Ross;#023: "I COULDA BEEN A CONTENDER!" --------------------------------- 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
Dana and Tom with returning guest, Christine Duncan, discuss the highest inflation adjusted grossing film of all-time, Gone with the Wind (1939): directed by Victor Fleming, written by Sidney Howard, music by Max Steiner, starring Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, and Hattie McDaniel.Plot Summary: "Gone with the Wind" is a sprawling epic that unfolds against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Vivien Leigh delivers a captivating performance as Scarlett O'Hara, a Southern belle whose resilience and determination define her journey through love and loss. Clark Gable's Rhett Butler adds charisma and complexity to the narrative, creating a tempestuous dynamic with Scarlett. Director Victor Fleming weaves together romance, tragedy, and historical upheaval, crafting a visually stunning and emotionally charged cinematic experience. With its grand scale and memorable characters, "Gone with the Wind" remains a classic that transcends time, leaving an indelible mark on the history of filmmaking.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast) or find our Facebook page at Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast.For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/gone-with-the-wind-1939-ft-christine-duncanFor the entire rankings list so far, go to:Full Graded List - Greatest Movies of All-Time Ronny Duncan Studios
Les baisers les plus mémorables du cinéma, la naissance du mouvement Dada, Ellen McArthur battant le record du tour du monde à la voile, la mort de Mary Wilson, célèbre membre des Supremes ou encore celle de la comtesse de Ségur, voilà le programme de cette nouvelle folle semaine avec Lucile Poulain pour ce mardi" Sujets traités : Ingrid Bergman , Humphrey Bogart Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Dada, Hugo Ball,Ellen MacArthur ,Mary Wilson ,Diana Ross, comtesse de Ségur Illustration: Affiche Dada/T. van Doesburg (Wikipedia commons) Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 15h sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.
Episode 56: GONE WITH THE WIND We've got a big one for you this week. One of the most popular, controversial, and discussed films of all time, Gone With the Wind has without a doubt made an indelible impression on movie history. Coming at the peak of the Hollywood Golden Age, it's a grand and epic saga based on the Margaret Mitchell blockbuster. We did into the movie itself and its complicated legacy in this, one of our longest, episodes. Vivien Leigh stars as Scarlett O'Hara, a strong-willed Southern Belle in the years before, during and after the American Civil War. Clark Gable is the scandalous rouge, Rhett Butler. Also starring are Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard, Thomas Mitchell (no relation to Margaret) and Hattie McDaniel, who made history as the first person of color to win a competitive Oscar. This movie won Best Picture for the watershed year of 1939. It ranks #14 on our countdown.* Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety, so if you haven't yet seen it, check it out. Or not. That ball is in your court. Come back next week for our discussion of The Silence of the Lambs. *What is this list? We explain it in more detail in our Trailer and its Description, but as a high-level answer: we aggregated several different lists that rank the ninety-four winners of the Best Picture Academy Award in a rough attempt to get a consensus. It is not intended to be rigorous or definitive. It's just a framework to guide our journey through cinema history.
“Stella! Hey, Stella!”Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Streetcar Named Desire took Broadway by storm in 1947. Four years later, director Elia Kazan decided to adapt the play for the big screen, bringing together many members of the original Broadway cast like Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, and Karl Malden. After a tumultuous pre-production filled with casting conflicts and clashes over censorship, Kazan was finally able to begin filming on location in New Orleans in 1950. The end result was a critical and commercial smash, earning 12 Oscar nominations. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue the 1952 Academy Awards Best Cinematography • Black-and-White Nominees series with a conversation about Kazan's A Streetcar Named Desire.Here's a hint at what we talk about:In this episode, we dive deep into Marlon Brando's electrifying performance as Stanley Kowalski and how it paved the way for method acting in film. We also discuss how Elia Kazan's stage experience enabled him to open up the world of the play through evocative cinematography and set design. Additionally, we analyze Vivien Leigh's complex portrayal of Blanche DuBois and debate whether the film adaptation fully captures the darkness of Tennessee Williams' original story.Here are a few other points in our discussion: Our initial reactions to revisiting this classic film The jazzy, atmospheric score by Alex North Memorable scenes like Brando screaming "Stella!" and the final scene Differences between the film and Williams' original play The talented supporting cast like Kim Hunter and Karl Malden We have a great time unpacking this landmark dramatic film, so tune in to hear our thoughts. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Film Sundries Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchor check out our new Watch page to get links for all the films we've discussed on our shows! Script Options Theatrical trailer Original Material Letterboxd Find source material for The Next Reel's family of podcasts – and thousands of other great reads – at Audible! Get your free audiobook and 30-day free trial today.Learn more about CODA and how it can work for you!Read more about the results of the WGA strike here.Learn more about the SAG-AFTRA strike here.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel!Here's where you can find us around the internet: The Web Letterboxd Facebook Instagram X YouTube Flickchart Check out poster artwork for movies we've discussed on our Pinterest page Pete Andy We spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don't yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked! You can buy TNR apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE. Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE. Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT. Or sign up for AUDIBLE.
In this episode, I spoke with author Milan Hain about his latest book "Starmaker: David O. Selznick and the Production of Stars in the Hollywood Studio System". David O. Selznick (1902–1965) was one of the most prominent film producers of the Hollywood studio era, responsible for such artistic and commercial triumphs as King Kong, David Copperfield, Anna Karenina, A Star Is Born, Gone with the Wind, Rebecca, Spellbound, and The Third Man. However, film production was not his only domain. Starting in the late 1930s, he built an impressive stable of stars within his own independent company, including Ingrid Bergman, Vivien Leigh, Joan Fontaine, Jennifer Jones, and Gregory Peck.
Neshobe Island is a small island located on the Castleton side of Lake Bomoseen. It has two houses, a barn and some surrounding woods, and that's about it.In the 1920s and ‘30s, though, the island hosted a who's who of celebrities and intellectuals most summers. These included Noël Coward, Thornton Wilder, Irving Berlin, Margaret Mitchell, Dorothy Parker, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Walt Disney and Harpo Marx.Host Sam Gale Rosen toured the island with its current owners and talked about some of its surprisingly star-studded history.
On this day in 1936, the novel “Gone With the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell was first published by the Macmillan Company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, and Hattie McDaniel may star in 1939's Gone With the Wind, but this was David O. Selznick's dumpster fire. Join Chris and Lizzie as they break down a truly disastrous production featuring 15+ writers, 3+ directors, an amphetamine fueled producer, and racism galore - both onscreen and off. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR 'WWW' BONUS CONTENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.