Cary and Priscilla
Cary, Kate and Baby
Nick, Nora and Asta
Carole and John
Claudette and Clark
Irene
Jean
Cary and Roz
Carole and Robert
HAPPY NEW YEAR'S DAY!
Cary and Irene (THE AWFUL TRUTH)
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
CHRISTMAS IN JULY (1940) makes for a great holiday movie
Classic screwball farce by Preston Sturges about an office clerk named Jimmy MacDonald (a nice change of pace for 30's musical star Dick Powell) who loves entering contests to win a fortune and marry his girl Betty (played by Ellen Drew). Well his latest attempt is the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest. As a joke, some of his co-workers put together a fake telegram which says that he won the $25,000 grand prize. And soon Jimmy is spending money all over town (which he hasn't even received yet). Stores greet him with open arms because they know he is about to get paid. But when his co-workers finally fess up, things become a little difficult. Christmas in July is a funny little gem from the master of screwball comedies, Preston Sturges. And a likeable cast is a plus. Powell is actually ok in this comedic role. Ellen Drew is really good as Betty. And a great supporting cast that includes William Demarest and Franklin Pangborn. Christmas In July is perfect viewing for any time of the year.
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
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