Post by kijii on Dec 28, 2017 18:48:02 GMT
I've never been able to sit through this movie completely--until this week.
Now that I have seen if from beginning to end, I love it!!!
There are a lot of interesting beginnings and endings with this last-of-Frank Capra's-movies--a lavish and fun-loving remake of his Lady for a Day (1933) with Warren William (as Dave the Dude) and May Robson (as Apple Annie). And, for anyone wanting to get a feeling for a great Damon Runyon story on film, this would be my pick.
Lasts
Frank Capra-directed movie
Paring of Thomas Mitchell with Edward Everett Horton on screen--remember that they were sort of buddies in Capra's Lost Horizon (1937)--24 year previously.
Almost the last acting performance for Sheldon Leonard who made his fortune as a TV producer. But, just as with his performance in Guys and Dolls (1955), he seems to be a perfect character for a Damon Runyon story. I mean you almost got to have him--right?
Firsts
Two-time Oscar nominee Ann-Margret. This was almost immediately followed by State Fair (1962), Bye Bye Birdie (1963), and Viva Las Vegas (1964). During the making of later movie, Elvis thought of marrying her but chose Priscilla instead. But, not to worry about Ann-Margret. She married Roger Smith, a marriage that lasted until his death this year.
Awards
Peter Falk was nominated for his first Oscar (as Joy Boy).
Glenn Ford won a Golden Globe (as Dave the Dude).
Ann-Margret won a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer - Female (as Louise)
Bette Davis was nominated for Golden Globe for Best Actress - Comedy or Musical---sure, sure another Bette Davis award nomination, but for Comedy or Musical!!!
I will leave the cast lists from the two versions here:
Lady for a Day (1933) www.imdb.com/title/tt0024240/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm
Pocketful of Miracles (1961) www.imdb.com/title/tt0055312/?ref_=ttawd_awd_tt
What are your thoughts and ideas about this on these movies and the comparison of cast members?
In any case, I am now an official fan of Pocketful of Miracles (1961) with fun, music, and madcap situations galore. It's so good, you might want to buy it for re-streaming. It is hard to take in all the magical mix ups and fun from only one viewing.
Now that I have seen if from beginning to end, I love it!!!
There are a lot of interesting beginnings and endings with this last-of-Frank Capra's-movies--a lavish and fun-loving remake of his Lady for a Day (1933) with Warren William (as Dave the Dude) and May Robson (as Apple Annie). And, for anyone wanting to get a feeling for a great Damon Runyon story on film, this would be my pick.
Lasts
Frank Capra-directed movie
Paring of Thomas Mitchell with Edward Everett Horton on screen--remember that they were sort of buddies in Capra's Lost Horizon (1937)--24 year previously.
Almost the last acting performance for Sheldon Leonard who made his fortune as a TV producer. But, just as with his performance in Guys and Dolls (1955), he seems to be a perfect character for a Damon Runyon story. I mean you almost got to have him--right?
Firsts
Two-time Oscar nominee Ann-Margret. This was almost immediately followed by State Fair (1962), Bye Bye Birdie (1963), and Viva Las Vegas (1964). During the making of later movie, Elvis thought of marrying her but chose Priscilla instead. But, not to worry about Ann-Margret. She married Roger Smith, a marriage that lasted until his death this year.
Awards
Peter Falk was nominated for his first Oscar (as Joy Boy).
Glenn Ford won a Golden Globe (as Dave the Dude).
Ann-Margret won a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer - Female (as Louise)
Bette Davis was nominated for Golden Globe for Best Actress - Comedy or Musical---sure, sure another Bette Davis award nomination, but for Comedy or Musical!!!
I will leave the cast lists from the two versions here:
Lady for a Day (1933) www.imdb.com/title/tt0024240/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm
Pocketful of Miracles (1961) www.imdb.com/title/tt0055312/?ref_=ttawd_awd_tt
What are your thoughts and ideas about this on these movies and the comparison of cast members?
In any case, I am now an official fan of Pocketful of Miracles (1961) with fun, music, and madcap situations galore. It's so good, you might want to buy it for re-streaming. It is hard to take in all the magical mix ups and fun from only one viewing.