Category Archives: Films

Material about specific films.

Quo Vadis Behind the Scenes

Quo Vadis was a long shoot, running from May to November of 1950. The film had been in development since the 1930’s, when it was to star Robert Taylor, who would have been too young. In the late 40s Gregory … Continue reading

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Thirties Glamor in “The Crowd Roars” (1938)

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Robert Taylor was a fine actor, a man of integrity and a nice guy.  He was also drop dead handsome.  Lloyd Nolan was only one of the colleagues who observed that Mr. Taylor never appreciated the advantage his looks gave … Continue reading

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The Gorgeous Hussy, 1936

Here is a review I wrote for Amazon and the IMDB. It’s a story about Washington D.C. It’s about dirty tricks, sleazy operatives, scurrilous personal attacks and lies. The 2012 presidential campaign? No, “The Gorgeous Hussy.” Many people have noted … Continue reading

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The Power and the Prize Review

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I wrote this for the IMDB. “The Power and the Prize” is very much a movie of its time. Released in 1956, it reflects both the international situation of the mid fifties and the changing power structure at M-G-M. Amalgamated … Continue reading

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Killers of Kilimanjaro Review

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I really wanted to like “Killers of Kilimanjaro.”  It has a lot going for it:  beautiful African locations; adorable baby animals; photography in Cinemascope; exotic people; a suitably tense soundtrack–and Robert Taylor.  There is some humor, some action and a … Continue reading

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