Who were the great hams of the classic era?
Jun 25, 2017 7:41:53 GMT
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Post by telegonus on Jun 25, 2017 7:41:53 GMT
Vincent Price, for sure, JC.
John Carradine's gotta be up there, though he could tone it down, as in, memorably, The Grapes Of Wrath.
Ernest Thesiger, for sure, especially his Dr. Praetorious in Bride Of Frankenstein.
Wallace Beery, most of the time, especially as he grew older.
An obscure one, and best remembered as Ming the Merciless in the Flash Gordon serials of the Thirties, Charles Middleton strikes
me as hammy even when standing still and doing nothing. Maybe it's his face.
J. Carrol Naish could really go over the top, especially when in Life With Luigi mode, when playing Italian. Good actor, but was he ever subtle? Victory Jory was like that, too. I enjoy watching them, though.
John Carradine's gotta be up there, though he could tone it down, as in, memorably, The Grapes Of Wrath.
Ernest Thesiger, for sure, especially his Dr. Praetorious in Bride Of Frankenstein.
Wallace Beery, most of the time, especially as he grew older.
An obscure one, and best remembered as Ming the Merciless in the Flash Gordon serials of the Thirties, Charles Middleton strikes
me as hammy even when standing still and doing nothing. Maybe it's his face.
J. Carrol Naish could really go over the top, especially when in Life With Luigi mode, when playing Italian. Good actor, but was he ever subtle? Victory Jory was like that, too. I enjoy watching them, though.