Post by petrolino on Dec 3, 2017 0:31:54 GMT
The suspense thriller 'Midnight Lace' is based on the play 'Matilda Shouted Fire' by British screenwriter Janet Green. It details the mental disintegration experienced by American heiress Kit Preston (Doris Day) when nobody believes her accounts of hearing a voice she claims is threatening her safety.

I was delighted to get the chance to see 'Midnight Lace' on television this week, another spooky gem from banner year 1960 that holds strong connections to the British film industry. It's an American thriller set in London, England that takes in some of the sights and sounds of the capital. Director David Miller maintains a nice, steady rhythm throughout 'Midnight Lace' and elicits fine performances from Rex Harrison as Kit's doting husband Anthony, Myrna Loy as Kit's concerned relative Auntie Bea, Natasha Parry as Kit's friendly neighbour Peggy Thompson, Herbert Marshall as reckless millionaire Charles Manning, Roddy McDowall as professional layabout Malcolm Stanley, Richard Ney as experienced financier Daniel Graham, John Gavin as building contractor Brian Younger and John Williams as dutiful detective Inspector Byrnes.
Doris Day gets kinky with a see-thru midnight lace negligee in this entertaining mystery. There are several interesting set-pieces staged by Miller, director of photography Russell Metty screens a series of beautifully lit colour interiors and the writing exhibits a wicked sense of irony. Frank Skinner's soothing piano accompaniment is backed by swollen strings that evoke the puffy eyes of someone who's all cried out. If you enjoy a dose of murder, mystery and suspense with your afternoon tea, you might enjoy a touch of 'Midnight Lace'.




'On Thursday, the academy announced the winners of the 17 branch elections for seats on the board of governors. In August, these newcomers to the board will join the other 34 branch representatives plus the three at-large governors to decide on the recipients of this year’s honorary Oscars. The selection process is fairly straightforward. Members of the board of governors put forth suggestions, with each of the top choices then voted on individually. Honorees must receive support from at least half of those on the board. The usual limit is three honorees. For a fourth to be named, he or she needs to garner two-thirds of the votes. Since the academy shifted these honorary kudos from the telecast to a separate non-televised ceremony eight years ago, they have celebrated 30 people.
We asked you who among our top 10 of past Academy Award nominees was most overdue to be recognized at the Governors Awards in November. Your top choices were Doris Day (Best Actress nominee: “Pillow Talk,” 1959) and Ridley Scott (Best Director nominee: “Thelma and Louise,” 1991; “Gladiator,” 2000; “Black Hawk Down,” 2001; and Best Picture nominee: “The Martian,” 2015).'
- Paul Sheehan's Betting Odds at Gold Derby, 2:00pm, July 1st, 2017
We asked you who among our top 10 of past Academy Award nominees was most overdue to be recognized at the Governors Awards in November. Your top choices were Doris Day (Best Actress nominee: “Pillow Talk,” 1959) and Ridley Scott (Best Director nominee: “Thelma and Louise,” 1991; “Gladiator,” 2000; “Black Hawk Down,” 2001; and Best Picture nominee: “The Martian,” 2015).'
- Paul Sheehan's Betting Odds at Gold Derby, 2:00pm, July 1st, 2017
Doris Day in 'Midnight Lace' :
I was delighted to get the chance to see 'Midnight Lace' on television this week, another spooky gem from banner year 1960 that holds strong connections to the British film industry. It's an American thriller set in London, England that takes in some of the sights and sounds of the capital. Director David Miller maintains a nice, steady rhythm throughout 'Midnight Lace' and elicits fine performances from Rex Harrison as Kit's doting husband Anthony, Myrna Loy as Kit's concerned relative Auntie Bea, Natasha Parry as Kit's friendly neighbour Peggy Thompson, Herbert Marshall as reckless millionaire Charles Manning, Roddy McDowall as professional layabout Malcolm Stanley, Richard Ney as experienced financier Daniel Graham, John Gavin as building contractor Brian Younger and John Williams as dutiful detective Inspector Byrnes.
"It's always nice to have a mystery melodrama, no matter how implausible it may be, that takes place amid elegant surroundings and involves people who are beautiful and rich. It makes one feel so luxurious to be there with the diamonds and champagne, enjoying the heat on the rich folks and knowing that you are not going to be burned. That's how it is in the Ross Hunter-Arwin Production's "Midnight Lace," a multi-million-dollar thriller in color, which came to the Music Hall yesterday. Everything in it is expensive—Rex Harrison, Doris Day, his suits, her clothes, his London office, their duplex flat in Grosvenor Square. When they plan to go on a delayed honeymoon trip to Venice, she casually buys a couple of hundred pounds' worth of odds and ends, including a modest little negligee made of something called midnight lace. When he finds the press of unexpected business at his big mining-stock holding company will not permit him to make the trip, he brings her a little piece of gondola-shaped jewelry, diamonds and rubies set in gold."
- Bosley Crowther, The New York Times
- Bosley Crowther, The New York Times
"The story of an American heiress, Kit Preston, newly wed to Rex Harrison and taunted by mysterious threats from an unknown person(s), has been done before. Is she crazy? Is she only imagining these taunts as a means of getting more attention from an inattentive husband, or could there actually be someone out to kill her? While a film buff may be able to see some of the holes in the fabric of the story and guess the ending before the final reel, most moviegoers will enjoy the fast-paced ride they are taken on and will easily get caught up in the unfolding events. Doris Day is outstanding as Kit Preston. She again proves her talent as an actress of depth and remarkable skill. She conveys her mounting fears with virtuoso ability, never going over the top. The production reportedly had to be briefly shut down after an especially harrowing scene in which Miss Day gave too much to the proceedings. She should have received a well-deserved Oscar nomination at least."
- Paul E. Brogan, 'The Films Of Doris Day'
"In 'Send Me No Flowers', I played a wealthy Texas oil man who had gone to school with Doris. She had a cold at the time, a fever blister, and wasn't feeling the greatest. I had to pick her up, swing her around, and kiss her all at the same time. Unfortunately, I cut her lip. She was a very nice lady. She had a certain quality, and I always enjoyed her singing."
- Clint Walker, Bonanza Boomers
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Doris Day gets kinky with a see-thru midnight lace negligee in this entertaining mystery. There are several interesting set-pieces staged by Miller, director of photography Russell Metty screens a series of beautifully lit colour interiors and the writing exhibits a wicked sense of irony. Frank Skinner's soothing piano accompaniment is backed by swollen strings that evoke the puffy eyes of someone who's all cried out. If you enjoy a dose of murder, mystery and suspense with your afternoon tea, you might enjoy a touch of 'Midnight Lace'.
Celebrating Doris Day Day in Ohio :
'Doris Day’s birthplace of Cincinnati will honour the star later this month with several celebrations around the city, these include:
September 27 at 2 pm: Council member P.G. Sittenfeld will introduce an ordinance at City Hall to name a stretch of Walnut Street, between 6th and 7th in the downtown Arts District “Doris Day Way”. To commemorate the occasion, Mayor John Cranley will officially proclaim a “Doris Day Day”. The public is welcome and may arrive as early as 1:30 pm.
September 27 at 2 pm: Council member P.G. Sittenfeld will introduce an ordinance at City Hall to name a stretch of Walnut Street, between 6th and 7th in the downtown Arts District “Doris Day Way”. To commemorate the occasion, Mayor John Cranley will officially proclaim a “Doris Day Day”. The public is welcome and may arrive as early as 1:30 pm.
September 27 at 7pm: Esquire Theatre will hold a special screening of “Pillow Talk.” A portion of the ticket proceeds will help raise funds for the Doris Day Animal Foundation.
September 28 from 5 to 11 pm: Gorilla Cinema’s dog-friendly cinema bar, the Video Archive, will have a Doris Day movie marathon and “Yappy Hour.” A portion of the proceeds will again benefit DDAF.
In a statement, Ms. Day said,
In a statement, Ms. Day said,
“I am honored and absolutely delighted that the City of Cincinnati has proclaimed a ‘Doris Day Day’ and named a street after me. My Cincinnati roots go very deep, and my childhood holds such fond memories. I’m also very grateful that, as part of the celebration, a portion of Esquire Theatre’s September 27th screening of ‘Pillow Talk’, as well as a percentage of the Video Archive’s September 28th movie marathon and ‘yappy hour’ will benefit the Doris Day Animal Foundation — especially at this time when the stranded, injured and displaced animals of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma need our help the most.”
DDAF director and Doris’ long-time friend, Lea Price, will represent Ms. Day with a very special message. All of the festivities are open to the public, so tell your friends, and join the celebration if you are in the area!'
- A Statement issued to celebrate Doris Day Day by the Doris Day Appreciation Society at Welcome To Discovering Doris Day
DDAF director and Doris’ long-time friend, Lea Price, will represent Ms. Day with a very special message. All of the festivities are open to the public, so tell your friends, and join the celebration if you are in the area!'
- A Statement issued to celebrate Doris Day Day by the Doris Day Appreciation Society at Welcome To Discovering Doris Day
Fashion Parade for 'Midnight Lace' :











