tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post8979746338495498822..comments2024-03-26T05:00:32.271-07:00Comments on Angelman's Place: Palling Around with Rita, Frank and Kimangelman66http://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-71128519935767050202018-10-23T17:06:09.205-07:002018-10-23T17:06:09.205-07:00Hi Le — thanks so much for reading! Glad you too l...Hi Le — thanks so much for reading! Glad you too like this film. <br />As always, I r kind comments, and I love your Critica Retro blog!<br />- Chrisangelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-50767982409828602232018-10-23T14:01:43.259-07:002018-10-23T14:01:43.259-07:00Very nice analysis of this film. I watched it a fe...Very nice analysis of this film. I watched it a few years ago, and your complete descriptions refresehd my memory. Although it differs from the play, Palm Joey is still an enjoyable movie.<br />Cheers!<br />Le Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-6451031230980491662018-10-22T05:17:08.618-07:002018-10-22T05:17:08.618-07:00Hi Rick - yayy, me too, I have cut the carbs and a...Hi Rick - yayy, me too, I have cut the carbs and am slimming down a bit!<br />Hayworth hated Hollywood's superficiality...when she was filming Fire Down Below a year or two after Pal Joey, the director of photography was setting up a location close shot of Rita, and someone asked why the setup was taking so long. The DP said he wanted to make Rita look as beautiful as possible, and the angelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-66121448414085469362018-10-22T04:02:12.778-07:002018-10-22T04:02:12.778-07:00Chris,
Funny, I was thinking of writing about this...Chris,<br />Funny, I was thinking of writing about this film and you beat me to it! <br />This has been at the top of my watch list for awhile, and now I shall check it out after reading your review.<br /><br />Frank was quite the gentlemen to both ladies, and later in life, when Rita had her horrible breakdown on a plane in the '70s, Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor were the first two stars to http://ricksrealreel.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/14243899548141583461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-6157145239683995652018-10-21T05:58:32.812-07:002018-10-21T05:58:32.812-07:00Hi Virginie! Thanks so much for reading and commen...Hi Virginie! Thanks so much for reading and commenting! Would loved to have seen this technicolor extravaganza on the big screen! It is a visual feast! It was a friend of mine who is a Broadway aficionado who first got me interested in comparing play and film versions of the same source material. <br />Thanks again for visiting!<br />-Chrisangelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-60788894364052930142018-10-20T16:14:12.399-07:002018-10-20T16:14:12.399-07:00Excellent article! "perfect for a lazy Sunday...Excellent article! "perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon and a pint or two of your favorite ice cream" I agree! I only saw this film once, but it was on big screen! I remmeber quite enjoying it, including Kim Novak's performance (I'm normally not really a fan of her). Rita is fabulous of course! Interesting of you to tell us the differences with the Broadway Play. Virginie Pronovosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690434044034618183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-83325172671075656682018-10-19T04:55:29.837-07:002018-10-19T04:55:29.837-07:00Hi Ken! Thanks so much for stopping by...lucky tha...Hi Ken! Thanks so much for stopping by...lucky that your partner has the DVD, I think you will enjoy this...not only is it a great Hayworth performance but iconic Sinatra as well, and to experience Kim Novak warbling My Funny Valentine in that throaty breathy voice (reportedly dubbed but sounding just like throaty breathy Kim!) in that quilted heart is an unforgettable moment!<br /><br />I angelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-46215346563980503162018-10-18T11:33:04.447-07:002018-10-18T11:33:04.447-07:00Strange that this is one film I've yet to ever...Strange that this is one film I've yet to ever see all the way through. No real aversion to it, just never allowed myself time to settle down and watch it beyond small bits I'd catch here and the from its television broadcasts. Stranger still, since my parents had the film soundtrack and Broadway cast albums, and Hayworth's rendition of "Zip" alone is enough to freeze anyoneKen Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940648971296673233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-4382367709883793092018-10-18T06:40:36.522-07:002018-10-18T06:40:36.522-07:00Hi Silver Screenings - thanks as always for readin...Hi Silver Screenings - thanks as always for reading and commenting! I agree, Rita is so self assured here and has come into her own as an actress. Last night, I watched her in Affair and Trinidad and Miss Sadie Thompson--and I marvel at her command of character, as well as her electric dancing and performing.<br />Thanks again for stopping by!<br />-Chris<br />angelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-88790448862696892292018-10-18T05:01:13.005-07:002018-10-18T05:01:13.005-07:00I think Rita's performance is the best part of...I think Rita's performance is the best part of the film for me, although Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak give terrific performances too. It's been easily 10 years since I've seen this film, and I think I need to see it again. I really enjoyed your insightful review.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-84961076850859333972018-10-17T03:13:46.557-07:002018-10-17T03:13:46.557-07:00Hi Bill - thanks so much, and I am delighted you e...Hi Bill - thanks so much, and I am delighted you enjoy this film as much as I do. The songs alone are worth the price of admission! Awesome that you got to see that revival with Bebe Neuwirth. The play has such a rich history. I believe Stritch left the show to do a national tour of Call Me Madam, which is why there is someone else on the recording. That is what I remember from Stritch's angelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-77577099990536535862018-10-16T20:45:10.743-07:002018-10-16T20:45:10.743-07:00As usual Chris, a great write-up on this movie, an...As usual Chris, a great write-up on this movie, and, as usual, you've made me want to see it again. I saw a revival of the show on Broadway not too long ago with Bebe Neuwirth (I think!?) and I was reminded what a really good show it is with excellent songs. The only updating was they made the character of the club manager secretly gay. I have the recording of the revival with Harold Lang butWilliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-66245990704329507792018-10-16T15:51:10.853-07:002018-10-16T15:51:10.853-07:00Hi Michaela - thank you for hosting this wonderful...Hi Michaela - thank you for hosting this wonderful event to celebrate the talent and beauty of our Rita on her 100th birthday!! And I am on my way to your blog to read your take on Pal Joey...<br /><br />Looking forward to reading all the Rita Hayworth blog posts this week!<br />- Chrisangelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-10790346159627651392018-10-16T13:23:14.381-07:002018-10-16T13:23:14.381-07:00I truly adore this film, and your fine review! I w...I truly adore this film, and your fine review! I wrote about Pal Joey a few years ago and it's still one of my favorite things I've written. It's such an interesting musical with an insane pedigree and a very rich history. How wonderful that it should be Rita's final musical.<br /><br />Thanks for contributing to my blogathon!Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06595610476583704014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-20704422675085493052018-10-16T08:20:47.172-07:002018-10-16T08:20:47.172-07:00Hi Caftan Woman...thanks as always for stopping by...Hi Caftan Woman...thanks as always for stopping by and for your kind words! Do see this lovely musical...I think you’ll really enjoy! Good timing that it’s on TCM tonight!! <br />- Chris<br />- Cangelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739955.post-51347089204704796922018-10-16T06:03:05.716-07:002018-10-16T06:03:05.716-07:00I haven't seen this in years, but reading this...I haven't seen this in years, but reading this wonderful article has me excited for tonight's screening on TCM. Three great stars indeed and a finer showcase could not be devised. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com