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Post by hi224 on Mar 19, 2021 10:11:30 GMT
I've been marathoning lately.
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Post by kijii on Mar 19, 2021 12:37:40 GMT
Easy: Double Indemnity
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Post by timshelboy on Mar 19, 2021 13:40:09 GMT
KEY LARGO gets top spot but others I'm fond of
BROTHER ORCHID
FLESH & FANTASY
DOUBLE INDEMNITY
HOUSE OF STRANGERS
WOMAN IN THE WINDOW
SCARLET STREET
THE STRANGER
HOUSE OF STRANGERS
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
TWO WEEKS IN ANOTHER TOWN (huge personal favourite ideally teamed again with Claire Trevor)
THE CINCINATTI KID
MACKENNAS GOLD (a minority view)
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Post by marianne48 on Mar 19, 2021 13:56:26 GMT
A real change of pace--OUR VINES HAVE TENDER GRAPES
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Mar 19, 2021 14:18:59 GMT
Larceny, Inc
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Post by mattgarth on Mar 19, 2021 14:37:29 GMT
His finale: SOYLENT GREEN
(touching death scene)
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Post by marshamae on Mar 19, 2021 14:55:53 GMT
It’s easier to think of roles where he was not so effective
Dathan in Ten Commandments. Strange casting. Hard not to feel that demille was playing with stereotypes here. It wasn’t tgat Robinson was bad , he is never bad, but the part was conceived strangely.
My favorite is probably Brother Orchid, because he is playing with his tough guy film persona, and his own peace- and beauty - loving , off screen persona.
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Post by Isapop on Mar 19, 2021 15:07:03 GMT
Double Indemnity for sure. But I haven't seen all that much of his work. I like him a lot in The Cincinnati Kid too.
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Post by timshelboy on Mar 19, 2021 15:10:51 GMT
 Good call, that one was very funny.
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Post by politicidal on Mar 19, 2021 16:20:15 GMT
One of my legit top ten favorite actors. Right on to the fellow that mentioned Larceny, Inc. Key Largo may be my favorite though. It's still a straight villain performance but on the other hand, it kind of works as a dry parody of his earlier roles. I also really like him in Barbary Coast and Scarlet Street.
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Post by Prime etc. on Mar 19, 2021 16:27:04 GMT
What's the comedy movie he did?
I keep wanting to check it out but forget.
It's a tough call between Keyes and Johnny Rocco, but Rocco had a lot of good lines.
How you feeling, copper?
I'll say one thing,
you sure can take it.
By the way Toots poured it on,
I'm surprised you ever woke up.
"You hick! I'll be back pulling strings to get guys elected mayor and governor before you ever get a $10 raise!"
"After a few minutes of Toots here, you'll begin to ask yourself questions like: "What if I come out of this a cripple?" And "Do I care whether they make their getaway or don't?" All your answers would be right ones."
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Post by Dramatic Look Gopher on Mar 19, 2021 16:50:34 GMT
Double Indemnity hi224 if you haven't already done so, definitely check out Scarlet Street. Very good film noir with Robinson. |
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Post by Rufus-T on Mar 19, 2021 16:52:56 GMT
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Post by teleadm on Mar 19, 2021 19:15:12 GMT
The Cincinnati Kid
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Post by mikef6 on Mar 19, 2021 19:38:54 GMT
It’s easier to think of roles where he was not so effective Dathan in Ten Commandments. Strange casting. Hard not to feel that demille was playing with stereotypes here. It wasn’t tgat Robinson was bad , he is never bad, but the part was conceived strangely. My favorite is probably Brother Orchid, because he is playing with his tough guy film persona, and his own peace- and beauty - loving , off screen persona. It seemed that, in the ‘30s and early ‘40s, for every crime movie he made (as crook or cop), he also starred in a gangster comedy. In addition to the excellent “Brother Orchid,” there is: The Little Giant (1933) The Whole Town’s Talking (1935) A Slight Case Of Murder (1938) Larceny, Inc. (1942) By the time he got into the ‘40s, he really began mixing up the roles he took. No longer “typed” in crime films although he never wrote them off. My favorites are two that have already received multiple votes: Key Largo and Double Indemnity.
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Post by hi224 on Mar 19, 2021 19:41:15 GMT
It’s easier to think of roles where he was not so effective Dathan in Ten Commandments. Strange casting. Hard not to feel that demille was playing with stereotypes here. It wasn’t tgat Robinson was bad , he is never bad, but the part was conceived strangely. My favorite is probably Brother Orchid, because he is playing with his tough guy film persona, and his own peace- and beauty - loving , off screen persona. It seemed that, in the ‘30s and early ‘40s, for every crime movie he made (as crook or cop), he also starred in a gangster comedy. In addition to the excellent “Brother Orchid,” there is: The Little Giant (1933) The Whole Town’s Talking (1935) A Slight Case Of Murder (1938) Larceny, Inc. (1942) By the time he got into the ‘40s, he really began mixing up the roles he took. No longer “typed” in crime films although he never wrote them off. My favorites are two that have already received multiple votes: Key Largo and Double Indemnity. Don't forget the underrated Nightmare(1956).
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Post by OldAussie on Mar 19, 2021 20:03:27 GMT
Never nominated, but when I watch KEY LARGO, DOUBLE INDEMNITY and THE CINCINATTI KID I feel like I'm watching a winner.
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Post by phantomparticle on Mar 19, 2021 23:06:07 GMT
Little Caesar: a blazing portrait of the rise and fall of a low life and none too bright gangster.
The Cincinnati Kid: Robinson's watchful stillness and softly delivered dialogue is the antithesis of his violent gangster days and you can't take your eyes off him.
Soylent Green: A disillusioned old man who decides to end his life in an unforgettable death scene that will bring tears to your eyes.
Tales of Manhattan: An alcoholic failure is invited to attend his college reunion where all of his colleagues are rich and successful.
Our Vines Have Tender Grapes: Robinson's most sensitive role as the Norwegian father of a little girl.
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Post by marshamae on Mar 20, 2021 1:18:27 GMT
I love Tales of Manhattan
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Post by petrolino on Mar 20, 2021 1:25:48 GMT
So many great roles blessed by brilliant performances ... but the one that disturbs me most is 'The Red House'.
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