A Beauty
I don't remember the first time I saw her on TV or in the movies but she is memorable in so many ways to include a strong and intense screen presence. This was a very stressful episode and her part as a hostage from a gas station holdup who is threatened with sexual aggression first and then death allows her to display her acting skills with facial expressions and body language. She has to team up with Jansen as the Fugitive to outwit two kidnappers.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Dorothy Malone - RIP 2018
Route 66 TV Series Episode - Fly Away Home Parts 1&2
The last time I looked for Dorothy online I hadn't seen her in this episode of one of my favorite TV series from the 60's. Somehow thanks to the current pop media her death didn't even get a mention in any of the news outlets that I follow for news. At one time Dorothy Malone was a household name and in this episode she is older than her prime but still very attractive as she retains a perfect
She played the sad and ill treated divorcee of her Pilot Husband, Michael Renee. And though he seems much older than her his bearing, trim fit, and full set of hair lets it work.
She loved him and her job as a night club singer gives her an outlet for her sorrows and a wonderful showcase for a great singing voice.
The story goes along with Buzz making his play for her where in his case she is an older woman than him. As expected, it didn't work out and in the end she loses her Pilot former husband to an air crash.
This is a two part episode and is easily up to the high standards of the series with some exceptional actors.
It's sad to hear that Dorothy passed away and sadly this is the case for everyone generally that reaches such a wonderfully full age. In her years on the screen she was not only beautiful but so talented that you can't help but believe she is the part she is playing. Nothing speaks better for acting talent.
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The last time I looked for Dorothy online I hadn't seen her in this episode of one of my favorite TV series from the 60's. Somehow thanks to the current pop media her death didn't even get a mention in any of the news outlets that I follow for news. At one time Dorothy Malone was a household name and in this episode she is older than her prime but still very attractive as she retains a perfect
She played the sad and ill treated divorcee of her Pilot Husband, Michael Renee. And though he seems much older than her his bearing, trim fit, and full set of hair lets it work.
She loved him and her job as a night club singer gives her an outlet for her sorrows and a wonderful showcase for a great singing voice.
The story goes along with Buzz making his play for her where in his case she is an older woman than him. As expected, it didn't work out and in the end she loses her Pilot former husband to an air crash.
This is a two part episode and is easily up to the high standards of the series with some exceptional actors.
It's sad to hear that Dorothy passed away and sadly this is the case for everyone generally that reaches such a wonderfully full age. In her years on the screen she was not only beautiful but so talented that you can't help but believe she is the part she is playing. Nothing speaks better for acting talent.
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Sunday, November 11, 2018
Janice Rule - Intensity RT 66 A Lance of Straw
A Lance of Straw
The second episode in the first season of Rt66 is an entertaining one with a multiple levels of humor, loyalty, attraction, danger, and emotional turmoil mixed together. Janice Rule plays her part well though at first it is hard to get her accent but she pulls off the hard case attitude very well. More importantly she works well with Martin Milner and George Maharis. She is beautiful in her youth.
I read that she passed away at 72. It makes watching this a bittersweet event and likely right now I'm the only one watching this show planet-wide. If you have a chance it's worth the time to enjoy this now historical artifact of American culture soon long past.
Rt 66 "A Lance of Straw" Cast and Crew
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The second episode in the first season of Rt66 is an entertaining one with a multiple levels of humor, loyalty, attraction, danger, and emotional turmoil mixed together. Janice Rule plays her part well though at first it is hard to get her accent but she pulls off the hard case attitude very well. More importantly she works well with Martin Milner and George Maharis. She is beautiful in her youth.
I read that she passed away at 72. It makes watching this a bittersweet event and likely right now I'm the only one watching this show planet-wide. If you have a chance it's worth the time to enjoy this now historical artifact of American culture soon long past.
Rt 66 "A Lance of Straw" Cast and Crew
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Janice Rule Wiki
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Arlene Martel - The Case of the Absent Artist
Arlene Martel
She not only was beautiful but had the ability to create accents and was a superb actor. I just saw her again in the Perry Mason episode of titled The Case of the Absent Artist.
The episode isn't over and I've seen it before and can't remember if she was the killer but at this point in the show she seems the most likely culprit. She's playing the part well as the cagey and angry X of the victim.
Whatever the ending she is unforgettable in almost any role she played. I'd say it was her intensity combined with her beauty and an anger that she could portray beyond the intensity.
She not only was beautiful but had the ability to create accents and was a superb actor. I just saw her again in the Perry Mason episode of titled The Case of the Absent Artist.
The episode isn't over and I've seen it before and can't remember if she was the killer but at this point in the show she seems the most likely culprit. She's playing the part well as the cagey and angry X of the victim.
Whatever the ending she is unforgettable in almost any role she played. I'd say it was her intensity combined with her beauty and an anger that she could portray beyond the intensity.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Bride of Frankenstein 1935 Film B&W - Elsa Lanchester
I just watched the movie again for the 10th time or more. I can't remember but it is a great background show to have on when you're doing something else.
I decided to finally with the help of the Internet to find out who the Bride was, or should I say who played the part.
Elsa Lanchester played the bride in the movie and before that Mary Woolstonecraft Shelley in the movie when she was alive before being brought back to life as the bride.
Boris Karloff of course played the Monster and of course did it perfectly.
As for Elsa, she had such a distinctive face that I remembered her in so many movies, TV shows, and wherever else she appeared that I find it nice to finally read about her. She had a unique way of speaking and her eyes were very much a part of her acting image.
If you want a Halloween movie to watch this one is worth seeing.
I decided to finally with the help of the Internet to find out who the Bride was, or should I say who played the part.
Elsa Lanchester played the bride in the movie and before that Mary Woolstonecraft Shelley in the movie when she was alive before being brought back to life as the bride.
Boris Karloff of course played the Monster and of course did it perfectly.
As for Elsa, she had such a distinctive face that I remembered her in so many movies, TV shows, and wherever else she appeared that I find it nice to finally read about her. She had a unique way of speaking and her eyes were very much a part of her acting image.
If you want a Halloween movie to watch this one is worth seeing.
Book Review: How to Write Short
How to Write Short
Word Craft for Fast Times
Roy Peter Clark - Author of Writing Tools
264 Pages
This is a book of great ideas for refining your writing to the essence and improving communication.
***** 5 star Rating From me - It's worth the read.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Gene Tierney - The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
I fell in love with Gene Tierney tonight. Though I may have seen her in movies before I never really paid attention to the actors in movies during my youth. Aside from her beauty she was an unbelievably talented actress. This movie I picked up today from the library is one I didn't know about. I watched the TV series so I was familiar with the story, but this is an amazing original production. Rex Harrison of course played his part as the Captain, the ghost, as well as it could be done. But the star of the movie is Gene Tierney.
Reading her biography I learned that she passed away in 1991 at the age of 70. She had a difficult later life that had her troubled with mental illness and it's hard to imagine her so unhappy. It's a sad element of life that with all her talent that she had to struggle through the remainder of her life.
Tonight though, I have to say just watching her play this part is a reminder that such beauty is ephemeral and therefore even more precious. Her voice, her mannerisms, and perfect way of displaying emotions on screen justify her leading actress power during her time.
One of her quotes "Wealth, beauty, and fame are transient. When those are gone, little is left except the need to be useful."
If you want to see a hidden treasure of a movie consider spending an evening with this old black in white from 1947.
And rest in Peace to all the actors in that movie who have passed away for I suppose that none are alive now except possibly the children.
It has a beautiful ending.
Reading her biography I learned that she passed away in 1991 at the age of 70. She had a difficult later life that had her troubled with mental illness and it's hard to imagine her so unhappy. It's a sad element of life that with all her talent that she had to struggle through the remainder of her life.
Tonight though, I have to say just watching her play this part is a reminder that such beauty is ephemeral and therefore even more precious. Her voice, her mannerisms, and perfect way of displaying emotions on screen justify her leading actress power during her time.
One of her quotes "Wealth, beauty, and fame are transient. When those are gone, little is left except the need to be useful."
If you want to see a hidden treasure of a movie consider spending an evening with this old black in white from 1947.
And rest in Peace to all the actors in that movie who have passed away for I suppose that none are alive now except possibly the children.
It has a beautiful ending.
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