I love old movies, but didn't see that one. I have very poor memory for the names of film stars and singers- everyone laughs at me when I try to name them or fit faces to names. Was Eartha Kitt the cat-woman in Batman- or have I screwed it up again?
Rosie
You are correct Rosie. She seems to have stuck in many peoples minds as the first catwoman.
I'm a bit of an entertainment industry buff, particularly the oldies. My friends and family always ask me if needed for a crossword or such.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Sunday 22nd of April 2012 05:16:00 PM
Beth54 said
10:20 PM Apr 22, 2012
Anyone watch this movie last night on ABC2?
It's an oldie, made in the 50's like me, and set in the early part of the 20th century.
It starred Nat King Cole as W C Handy, father of the blues. Also starring was a very young Eartha Kitt, Cab Calloway, and an appearance by Ella Fitzgerald.
Gee I enjoyed it!
Rip and Rosie said
11:57 PM Apr 22, 2012
I love old movies, but didn't see that one. I have very poor memory for the names of film stars and singers- everyone laughs at me when I try to name them or fit faces to names. Was Eartha Kitt the cat-woman in Batman- or have I screwed it up again?
Rosie
Happywanderer said
12:49 AM Apr 23, 2012
She was advertised as Eartha Kity in my TV guide, I got a laugh out of that.
Beth54 said
12:52 AM Apr 23, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
She was advertised as Eartha Kity in my TV guide, I got a laugh out of that.
I wonder if it was on purpose.
Travel Bug said
05:26 AM Apr 23, 2012
I love old movies too. I intended to watch that one Beth but started reading a book and forgot about it.
I have seen it before but it was years ago. Sorry that I missed seeing it again though. Nat King Cole had a great voice.
Rip and Rosie said
03:41 PM Apr 23, 2012
My love of Oldies used to mean movies made before Ben Hur or the 10 Commandments- which are the first movies I remember seeing.
It was a personal working definition which worked for me, but now I find the work "old" applied to movies I remember as an adult.......................not happy Jan.
Travel Bug said
04:53 PM Apr 23, 2012
I even love old movies that were made long before I was born...probably before my parents even met...and that IS a long time ago.
I have always loved the movies and so has my sister. Every 6-8 weeks we have a "movie day" where we meet at the theatre and see 2 or 3 movies and have lunch at our favourite little restaurant nearby. It's always a good day:)
One of my favourite oldies is "You Can't Take It With You" with James Stewart and Lionel Barrymore (grandfather of Drew). It is about a family of loveable eccentrics...totally mad really...but a good giggle.
Another of my top favourites is "The Ghost And Mrs Muir" with Rex Harrison and Gene Tierney. Can't remember exactly when it was made....but it's very old.
I am also into the MGM musicals....love 'em all!!
I am a HUGE FAN of Aussie movies too.
My taste in movies is really diverse...as is my taste in music and books...but it keeps life interesting.
Cheers.
kandagal said
05:27 PM Apr 23, 2012
Yes I watched it Beth. Love jazz, blues etc & always did enjoy the music of Nat King Cole. Unfortunately he died young from lung cancer from smoking. What a loss at the time. Of course I'm old enough to be of that era.
Happywanderer said
09:54 PM Apr 23, 2012
Did anyone watch Beaconsfield last night?
barina said
10:57 PM Apr 23, 2012
I gave up with all the ads and promos........simply too hard will wait for the dvd............
Beth54 said
12:31 AM Apr 24, 2012
Pam, every time you open your mouth,,,so to speak,,,I find we have more and more in common! Ditto to all you said.
Kandagal, I've always loved the music of Nat King Cole too. Absolutely adored the album his daughter Natalie and 'he' did.
No Marj, I didn't see Beaconsfield. A/ I didn't know it was on, and B/ I already have my lineup for Sunday nights down pat. Dancing with the Stars is very much a favourite, and Bones. Except last night went a bit too far with and eyeball floating in a toilet bowl! Gross!
Rip and Rosie said
04:20 PM Apr 24, 2012
Beth54 wrote: I already have my lineup for Sunday nights down pat. Dancing with the Stars is very much a favourite, and Bones. Except last night went a bit too far with and eyeball floating in a toilet bowl! Gross!
I can do some gross- love Dr G's autospies, but not eyeballs...yuk.
The other day we watched "the man who knew too much" with Peter Lorre - the 1934 version. Love Peter Lorre- nasty spooky man !
Beth54 said
04:51 PM Apr 24, 2012
Travel Bug wrote:
Venus and Hobie....the movie is "Casablanca". It also starred Lauren Bacall who later married Humphrey Bogart.
Cheers.
Yep, love that one too.
Good avatar Pam.
BTW...I've had that tune stuck in my head for days.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Tuesday 24th of April 2012 04:52:48 PM
Travel Bug said
05:08 PM Apr 24, 2012
Beth54 wrote:
Yep, love that one too.
Good avatar Pam.
BTW...I've had that tune stuck in my head for days. _________________________________________________________
Beth, did you ever watch the series "As Time Goes By" with Judi Dench?
p.s. Glad you like the av.
-- Edited by Travel Bug on Tuesday 24th of April 2012 05:10:21 PM
venus and hobie said
11:27 PM Apr 24, 2012
One of my favourites is a great English classic called "The Plank", (hope I have the name correct) not a word is spoken but it is so funny and clever' another I loved, only eve saw it once, but can't remember the name is famous for very memorable lines spoken by Humphry Bogart (I think) eg"here's looking at you kid" and of all the gin joints etc" the memory is not so good these days, all you clever people out there will know! cheers venus
Travel Bug said
11:31 PM Apr 24, 2012
Venus and Hobie....the movie is "Casablanca". It also starred Lauren Bacall who later married Humphrey Bogart.
Cheers.
Beth54 said
12:33 AM Apr 25, 2012
Travel Bug wrote:
Beth54 wrote:
Yep, love that one too.
Good avatar Pam.
BTW...I've had that tune stuck in my head for days. _________________________________________________________
Beth, did you ever watch the series "As Time Goes By" with Judi Dench?
p.s. Glad you like the av.
-- Edited by Travel Bug on Tuesday 24th of April 2012 05:10:21 PM
You are correct Rosie. She seems to have stuck in many peoples minds as the first catwoman.
I'm a bit of an entertainment industry buff, particularly the oldies. My friends and family always ask me if needed for a crossword or such.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPYVlUV_xk4&feature=related
-- Edited by Beth54 on Sunday 22nd of April 2012 05:16:00 PM
Anyone watch this movie last night on ABC2?
It's an oldie, made in the 50's like me, and set in the early part of the 20th century.
It starred Nat King Cole as W C Handy, father of the blues. Also starring was a very young Eartha Kitt, Cab Calloway, and an appearance by Ella Fitzgerald.
Gee I enjoyed it!
I have very poor memory for the names of film stars and singers- everyone laughs at me when I try to name them or fit faces to names.
Was Eartha Kitt the cat-woman in Batman- or have I screwed it up again?
Rosie
I love old movies too. I intended to watch that one Beth but started reading a book and forgot about it.
I have seen it before but it was years ago. Sorry that I missed seeing it again though. Nat King Cole had a great voice.
It was a personal working definition which worked for me, but now I find the work "old" applied to movies I remember as an adult.......................not happy Jan.
I even love old movies that were made long before I was born...probably before my parents even met...and that IS a long time ago.
I have always loved the movies and so has my sister. Every 6-8 weeks we have a "movie day" where we meet at the theatre and see 2 or 3 movies and have lunch at our favourite little restaurant nearby. It's always a good day:)
One of my favourite oldies is "You Can't Take It With You" with James Stewart and Lionel Barrymore (grandfather of Drew). It is about a family of loveable eccentrics...totally mad really...but a good giggle.
Another of my top favourites is "The Ghost And Mrs Muir" with Rex Harrison and Gene Tierney. Can't remember exactly when it was made....but it's very old.
I am also into the MGM musicals....love 'em all!!
I am a HUGE FAN of Aussie movies too.
My taste in movies is really diverse...as is my taste in music and books...but it keeps life interesting.
Cheers.
Pam, every time you open your mouth,,,so to speak
,,,I find we have more and more in common! 
Ditto to all you said. 
Kandagal, I've always loved the music of Nat King Cole too. Absolutely adored the album his daughter Natalie and 'he' did.
No Marj, I didn't see Beaconsfield. A/ I didn't know it was on, and B/ I already have my lineup for Sunday nights down pat. Dancing with the Stars is very much a favourite, and Bones. Except last night went a bit too far with and eyeball floating in a toilet bowl! Gross!
I can do some gross- love Dr G's autospies, but not eyeballs...yuk.
The other day we watched "the man who knew too much" with Peter Lorre - the 1934 version. Love Peter Lorre- nasty spooky man !
Yep, love that one too.
Good avatar Pam.
BTW...I've had that tune stuck in my head for days.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Tuesday 24th of April 2012 04:52:48 PM
-- Edited by Travel Bug on Tuesday 24th of April 2012 05:10:21 PM
One of my favourites is a great English classic called "The Plank", (hope I have the name correct) not a word is spoken but it is so funny and clever' another I loved, only eve saw it once, but can't remember the name is famous for very memorable lines spoken by Humphry Bogart (I think) eg"here's looking at you kid" and of all the gin joints etc" the memory is not so good these days, all you clever people out there will know! cheers venus
Venus and Hobie....the movie is "Casablanca". It also starred Lauren Bacall who later married Humphrey Bogart.
Cheers.
I sure did Pam. Enjoyed that too.