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MrDrakesDuck · 08-07-2006, 04:59 AM

Woodstock (Director's Cut).

Weighs in at a mere 3 hrs 35 mins.

Doesn't drag at all though, wish it was even longer.

Brits contribute some of the best moments (The Who, Joe Cocker, Ten Years After).

Steve Crook · 08-07-2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MrDrakesDuck

Woodstock (Director's Cut).

Weighs in at a mere 3 hrs 35 mins.

Doesn't drag at all though, wish it was even longer.

Brits contribute some of the best moments (The Who, Joe Cocker, Ten Years After).

Some great editing by Marty & Thelma, nice split-screen work

Steve

"Good morning! What we have in mind is breakfast in bed for four hundred thousand."

Ascoyne D'Ascoyne · 10-07-2006, 08:41 AM

The Lodger (1944) with British star Cedric Hardwicke and Brighton-educated George Sanders.
Although the Radio Times Guide to Films is in no doubt that the lodger of the title (played by Laird Cregar) is Jack the Ripper, I'm not so sure that those who made this super film were. Although everything points to the lodger as being the Ripper, there is nothing shown which identifies him unequivocally with the murders; indeed, although he pulls a knife on the mob which pursues him at the end of the film he had previously attacked Merle Oberon's character, when she had rejected his advances, by attempting to throttle her. The last line spoken in the film, in fact, begins, "If it was him..." casting doubt on the "solution" to the crime.
Somebody once advised me to watch the behaviour of the landlord (Cedric Hardwicke) in relation to the crimes; it's an interesting exercise.
I'd like to see the earlier, silent, version of "The Lodger" with Ivor Novello playing the title-part.

Rob Compton · 10-07-2006, 12:57 PM

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Just further to this, one of the extras in "Trouble Brewing" was a lady who I have also seen in other Formby films - she's quite distinctive: a rather large lady with a jolly face - she was the cook alongside Esme Cannon's maid in Trouble Brewing - and I recall was on the train in "No Limit". She was always portrayed enjoying the songs, smiling and mugging in the background. She was never credited, as far as I know.

Does anyone know who she was and anything about her?

rgds
Rob

Bringing this up to the top again - has anyone any ideas who she was? Someone must have!

penfold · 11-07-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascoyne D'Ascoyne

The Lodger (1944) with British star Cedric Hardwicke and Brighton-educated George Sanders.
Although the Radio Times Guide to Films is in no doubt that the lodger of the title (played by Laird Cregar) is Jack the Ripper, I'm not so sure that those who made this super film were. Although everything points to the lodger as being the Ripper, there is nothing shown which identifies him unequivocally with the murders; indeed, although he pulls a knife on the mob which pursues him at the end of the film he had previously attacked Merle Oberon's character, when she had rejected his advances, by attempting to throttle her. The last line spoken in the film, in fact, begins, "If it was him..." casting doubt on the "solution" to the crime.
Somebody once advised me to watch the behaviour of the landlord (Cedric Hardwicke) in relation to the crimes; it's an interesting exercise.
I'd like to see the earlier, silent, version of "The Lodger" with Ivor Novello playing the title-part.

SPOILER ALERT!!!!!

In the original version the film is (in the denouement) quite explicit; the lodger, Novello, is the brother of one of the first victims, and tracking down the killer himself... and his proximity to the crimes and his eccentric behaviour are because of those facts....it's a masterpiece, a great introduction to British Silent Cinema...try and get hold of the BFI version for the best print...

MrDrakesDuck · 11-07-2006, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Compton

Just further to this, one of the extras in "Trouble Brewing" was a lady who I have also seen in other Formby films - she's quite distinctive: a rather large lady with a jolly face - she was the cook alongside Esme Cannon's maid in Trouble Brewing - and I recall was on the train in "No Limit". She was always portrayed enjoying the songs, smiling and mugging in the background. She was never credited, as far as I know.

Does anyone know who she was and anything about her?

rgds
Rob

MrDrakesDuck · 11-07-2006, 12:02 PM

I Thank You (Arthur Askey)

Brilliant, first time I've seen it.

The Colditz Sory.

The best best POW film IMO.

Rob Compton · 11-07-2006, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MrDrakesDuck

That's the lady! Thanks Mr DD! Do you know who she is?

Rgds
Rob:)

MrDrakesDuck · 11-07-2006, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Compton

That's the lady! Thanks Mr DD! Do you know who she is?

Rgds
Rob:)

Afraid not, just remembered her from your description.

DB7 · 12-07-2006, 09:30 PM

Watched Father Brown with the always excellent Alec Guinness (and the husky voiced Joan Greenwood) and the recent dvd release of the BBC2 comedy How Do You Want Me featuring Dylan Moran and the sadly deceased Charlotte Coleman.

smudge · 13-07-2006, 05:16 PM

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Watched Father Brown with the always excellent Alec Guinness (and the husky voiced Joan Greenwood) and the recent dvd release of the BBC2 comedy How Do You Want Me featuring Dylan Moran and the sadly deceased Charlotte Coleman.

Never heard of HOW DO YOU WANT ME ? Is it any good, DB7 ? Isn't that the bloke from Black Books there ?

SMUDGE

DB7 · 13-07-2006, 05:45 PM

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Never heard of HOW DO YOU WANT ME ? Is it any good, DB7 ? Isn't that the bloke from Black Books there ?

SMUDGE

Not sure if it's your cup of tea. It involves Dylan Moran (yep, he of Black Books) moving to the country (he hates the countryside) with his new wife and setting up home. His father-in-law is farmer Frank Finlay who hates his daughter's choice of husband and will do anything to get rid of him. It was written by Simon 'Men Behaving Badly' Nye and Dylan is his usual cynical caustic self.

smudge · 14-07-2006, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DB7

Not sure if it's your cup of tea. It involves Dylan Moran (yep, he of Black Books) moving to the country (he hates the countryside) with his new wife and setting up home. His father-in-law is farmer Frank Finlay who hates his daughter's choice of husband and will do anything to get rid of him. It was written by Simon 'Men Behaving Badly' Nye and Dylan is his usual cynical caustic self.

Is it rentable ? If so I can get me mate to rent it on his account and I can go over and have a look at it.

(Whaddya mean, "Tight Beggar" ? ) :rolleyes:

SMUDGE

mikehenfron · 14-07-2006, 06:22 AM

You can certainly rent it from tesco (by post)

Mike

DB7 · 14-07-2006, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by smudge

Is it rentable ? If so I can get me mate to rent it on his account and I can go over and have a look at it.
SMUDGE

It's available on my Blockbuster list.

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10-07-2006, 08:41 AM	#903
Ascoyne D'Ascoyne has no status. Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 517 iTrader: (1)	The Lodger (1944) with British star Cedric Hardwicke and Brighton-educated George Sanders. Although the Radio Times Guide to Films is in no doubt that the lodger of the title (played by Laird Cregar) is Jack the Ripper, I'm not so sure that those who made this super film were. Although everything points to the lodger as being the Ripper, there is nothing shown which identifies him unequivocally with the murders; indeed, although he pulls a knife on the mob which pursues him at the end of the film he had previously attacked Merle Oberon's character, when she had rejected his advances, by attempting to throttle her. The last line spoken in the film, in fact, begins, "If it was him..." casting doubt on the "solution" to the crime. Somebody once advised me to watch the behaviour of the landlord (Cedric Hardwicke) in relation to the crimes; it's an interesting exercise. I'd like to see the earlier, silent, version of "The Lodger" with Ivor Novello playing the title-part.

12-07-2006, 09:30 PM	#910
DB7 is just Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shrops Posts: 6,065 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (10)	Watched Father Brown with the always excellent Alec Guinness (and the husky voiced Joan Greenwood) and the recent dvd release of the BBC2 comedy How Do You Want Me featuring Dylan Moran and the sadly deceased Charlotte Coleman.

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mikehenfron has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Wales Posts: 69 Country: iTrader: (2)	You can certainly rent it from tesco (by post) Mike