Marianne Stone R.I.P.

feeds@yuku.com (Lee Carpenter) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:46:22 GMT

Marianne Stone R.I.P.

Todays Daily Mail reports that Marianne Stone has passed away at the age of 87. Marianne was one of the most prolific character players in British films and tv, with 230 appearances [from 1943] listed on the IMDB and many more uncredited roles

Marianne was the widow of showbiz writer Peter Noble. 'They knew everyone and had all sorts of famous actors to stay at their home in Abbey Road, including Shelley...

Stars in Your Eyes (1956) w Dorothy Squires

feeds@yuku.com (Lee Carpenter) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:06:42 GMT

Here are some clips from this rarely seen film......Stars in Your Eyes (1956) w Dorothy Squires, Pat Kirkwood, Bonar Colleano

The BFI hold a good quality print (as part of...

Jennifer Jones

feeds@yuku.com (Ray) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:59:40 GMT

I see that this actress has passed away at the age of 90. She was in Song Of Bernadette and Love is a Many Splendoured Thing amongst many.

'Look At Life', 1959 London Coffee Bars and London Markets.

feeds@yuku.com (Andrew Doherty) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:07:17 GMT

Here are two 1959 'Look At Life' cinema shorts that are quite fascinating and a 1955 look at Central London. All three are in colour.

The Market.

GENE BARRY-WAR OF THE WORLDS. R.I.P.

feeds@yuku.com (sladdin) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:18:40 GMT

That film haunted me for years as I saw only the trailer, until years later I was able to see the actual film, as it was an 'X' certificate. It was a nice surprise to see Gene Barry and Ann Robinson in the Spielberg remake. Did Barry ever make an appearance in the 80s tv series? I know Ann Robinson made an appearance. Gene Barry. R.I.P.thanks for that film. His death was...

camp on blood island/ yesterdays enemy

feeds@yuku.com (sladdin) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:30:38 GMT

At last they are out on DVD.

Abbot and Costello

feeds@yuku.com (Ray) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:06:02 GMT

I was watching a couple of their films today. A&C Meet The Invisible Man and Go to Mars. Both films I recall as a kid when I thought they were hilarious now I find them mildly amusing and even that is a stretch. I know that they were big stars for many years in the States and yet now you wonder how. There is a lot of violent slapstick similar to the 3 Stooges, slapping of faces kicks etc. So would todays children find them funny as we did?

"It,s a wonderful life "question

feeds@yuku.com (jelly ) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:20:46 GMT

I,ve just watched "It,s a wonderful life" on You-tube, and wondered did the film win an oscar?

Richard Todd RIP

feeds@yuku.com (camaygirl) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:21:41 GMT

I think someone of Richard Todd's stature in the film industry deserves a tribute thread of his own. He was very active, film wise, in the 1950s and as such merits this thread.

Maybe Mrs Mop could transfer some of the tributes to here.

references to QUATERMASS.

feeds@yuku.com (sladdin) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:12:51 GMT

Anyone know of any films or tv pl;ays where Quatermass is either mentioned or someone is watching a clip on a tv or movie screen? Example the 1979 play 'Vampires 'two kids refer to it where one of them says ''me sister says the best thing she ever saw was on telly when this spaceman came back from space' etc..' In a Casualty eps 'CLOSE ENCOUNTERS' one of the doctors mentions Quatermass to a young lad whilst they are discussing sc fi, Even Jon Pertwee ,Dr Who...

Ian Wilson

feeds@yuku.com (sladdin) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:12:23 GMT

Anyone remember this little guy who appeared in many films and tv productions.

Free war films in the Telegraph newspaper,November 7th and 8th.

feeds@yuku.com (regentroad5) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:08:46 GMT

Thought members of the forum might be interested in this:-
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/promotions/6459493/Free-DVDs-Four-free-classic-war-films-inside-The-Telegraph-this-weekend.html

More nostalgic viewing........

feeds@yuku.com (Lee Carpenter) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:21:34 GMT

More nostalgic viewing........

British equivalent of the 'That's Entertainment' films.....Presented by Pete Murray
Covers musicals made at Elstree studios from 1930 to 1963...

THE SINGING CINEMA (60 minutes - in several parts) (1964 feature)
http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=81563

Note : excerpts from the colour films are only seen in B/W

...

Golden Disc (1958)

feeds@yuku.com (camaygirl) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:32:40 GMT

I've been watching this film this afternoon while doing a pile of ironing. I know it's been mentioned quite a few times in relation to other threads but I've started another one.

Does anyone know offhand if Mary Steele is doing her own singing in the film? The voice does sound familiar.

RICHARD SHAW

feeds@yuku.com (sladdin) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:02:48 GMT

Just looking at the Eric Polhmann topics great reliable actor just like all those others of the 40s 50s 60s etc; But here I go again can anyone help with my search for information on another British stalwart. RICHARD SHAW he always played a toughie, he is best remembered as Sladden in tvs QUATERMASS AND THE PIT. he was the coalman in the Steptoe episode IS THAT YOUR HORSE OUTSIDE . But I always draw a blank on this guy, no date of birth, death. He later appeared in Corrie as Bet Lynchs...

Black Knight (1954)

feeds@yuku.com (camaygirl) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:12:16 GMT

I've just watched most of this film and it must be one of the worst costume films of all time.

Alan Ladd is far too old for the part and is monosyllabic throughout. His height keeps changing alarmingly depending on how deep the ditch or how high the box is he standing on.

I usually love this sort of hokum but even I was laughing out loud.

But at least I found out how Stonehenge ended up a ruin, I think

What The Butler Saw

feeds@yuku.com (william brown) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:32:23 GMT

Sometimes I just like to make girls suffer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tj0lvOevfM

The Poor Man's Sonja Henie

feeds@yuku.com (william brown) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:46:35 GMT

Mrs Brown made me giggle this afternoon when she was watching an old fifties film on TV. The film was "Timber Jack" (1955) with Sterling Hayden starring. Nice Montana scenery and filmed in the relatively rare
"Trucolor".
She called me in and asked me if the leading lady was Yvonne De Carlo. " No, its certainly not her", I replied
and reminded myself to pay a visit with Mrs B to Specsavers as said actress looked as much like the divine Yvonne as...

Hell Is A City

feeds@yuku.com (dave corne) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:55:19 GMT

Treated myself to the DVD of this film this week and thoroughly enjoyed it. The usual excellent performance from Stanley Baker as a tough Mancunian detective, plus a great supporting cast which included Donald Pleasance (pre Great Escape), Warren Mitchell (pre Alf Garnett), Billie Whitelaw and Maxine Audley. There was the inevitable token Yank in the guise of John Crawford playing the villain, but I must admit I never realized he was actually an American in this role. I must give a mention...

John and Julie (UK, 1953)

feeds@yuku.com (Lee Carpenter) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:54:49 GMT

This 1953 classic is available to buy or rent on DVD in the UK......Eddie Calvert played the title theme, as I recall....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/C...Julie-DVD/dp/B000OM9CO4/

'50s Films