Oops, this is super late! Luckily TCM overloaded the second half of the month with musicals to help me out though… Saturday, July 4 1:00am / Rosalie (1937) Eleanor Powell wows, as always, as a European princess who attracts the attention of a West Point cadet, played by Nelson Eddy. Monday, July 6 4:15pm / …
World War Two set off a ripple effect that touched nearly every facet of American life, including that highest of cultural traditions: the Hollywood musical. Musicals had developed at an astounding rate throughout the 1930s, with the advent of Fred and Ginger partnership, and series like Gold Diggers and Broadway Melody. But with newfound limitations on both …
A nice variety of musicals on TCM this month, including a few famous flops alongside some beloved classics. Click away for MacDonald and Eddy, Joan Crawford, Doris Day, Gene Kelly, Irene Dunne, Mario Lanza, and more! Monday May 4 8:00am / Happy Go Lovely (1951) Chorus girl Vera-Ellen turns musical star when she’s romantically linked with a millionaire (David Niven)… …
Ahem. Imagine, if you will, the following scenario: You’re an actress in the early, rough-and-tumble days of silent film, a pioneer on the forefront of a burgeoning industry. You’re already popular enough that you’re used to random visitors demanding attention from you on the set, but you prefer to stay focused on your work. Hell, …
This post is a (belated!) entry to the Pre-Code Blogathon, hosted by Pre-Code.com and Shadows & Satin! Check this post for links to all the punctual entries. A lot of times when I’m thinking about the Code, I tend to oversimplify it into a distinct “before” and “after;” the befores all exposition scenes in lingerie, the …
Running a bit late, so I’m jotting these down quickly! You’re spared from my commentary this month… Sunday April 2 (Buddy Ebsen day!) 6:45am / Broadway Melody Of 1936 (1936) [review] 8:30am / Broadway Melody Of 1938 (1937) 10:30am / The Girl Of The Golden West (1938) 6:15pm / Sing Your Worries Away (1942) Monday April …