THE RAVEN
I wanted to start a thread on this, because it's one of my favorite films of the 1930s and I've noticed a tendency for it to get pummeled a lot lately. I think it's become the most Underrated 1930s...
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starhawk60 wrote:I think the one scene in RAVEN that really stands out for me is when Bateman explains to Dr. Vollin the reason why he was on the run from the law for what he had done to the bank...
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I love I AM A FUGITIVE FROM A CHAIN GANG but agree with you on Allen's pathetic switching of names at the last minute. Hell, after all the preparation and such the character went through in making his...
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. . . And of course the "true" story of Robert Burns was made into the telefilm THE MAN WHO BROKE 1,000 CHAINS, with Val Kilmer playing the unlucky fugitive Burns.
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Mora wrote:. . . And of course the "true" story of Robert Burns was made into the telefilm THE MAN WHO BROKE 1,000 CHAINS, with Val Kilmer playing the unlucky fugitive Burns.Which I love because it...
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. . . And Kilmer ain't half bad also.Definitely a good film. BTW: The story goes that Jack Warner was barred from the state of Georgia for many years following the release of the Muni film. Might be...
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I can't say I blame you. Personally, I've never been down there... Florida is about as close as I got.- GJS
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So a library in our area (Michigan City, IN Public Library) had a meet and greet event with Svengoolie this past weekend. As part of the event, they did a screening of The Raven before Svengoolie...
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AnthonyOsika wrote:I've come to like The Raven more and more. It runs just over 60 minutes and seems to move even faster than that. I think Bela is at his maniacal best here and is a joy to watch. I...
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They used a Dracula pose for Lugosi, and except for the cracked side face they got Karloff looking like Hjalmar Poelzig from The Black Cat.(Check the hair)
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This one's always been a favorite of mine, even as a kid. I've read most of this thread this morning (although not all) after watching it again last night. Still really enjoyed it myself. Yes,...
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The Batman of Gotham wrote:Bateman Test Make-up.- GJSI have seen people who look like this in my town and I kid you not!JVH
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The Batman of Gotham wrote:Bela with Bonnie Poe.... she is avenged!- GJSWOW! What does this come from please? It looks quite good! JVH
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It's from a 1933 short called HOLLYWOOD ON PARADE. It's on YouTube, but that gif is, apart from standing still like a wax statue, almost the whole of Bela's part. It is a cute thing,...
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Also - it's important to understand that for years and years Mae Questal has been getting credit for portraying Betty Boop in this short HOLLYWOOD ON PARADE segment. Others suggested that it might...
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Watched this last night. Lugosi is excellent and Karloff poignant, but I couldn't feel very thrilled by the ingenue or the rest of the supporting cast.
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luditheyardfool wrote:Watched this last night. Lugosi is excellent and Karloff poignant, but I couldn't feel very thrilled by the ingenue or the rest of the supporting cast.Lester Mathews is the...
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It didn't help that his part was written so passively - during the action scenes he just stands there clutching the girl. I realize this was probably not to distract from the two stars, but still, it...
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Irene Ware is lovely enough but, she doesn't quite convince us that she possessesthis sensual magnetism that these men are supposed to feel...
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