tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post4807842394427760796..comments2024-03-28T03:27:52.615-07:00Comments on My Love Of Old Hollywood: CMBA Presents: The Films of 1939 Blogathon: "The Ice Follies of 1939" A Photo ReviewPagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-52433355652585235092011-05-19T10:57:11.817-07:002011-05-19T10:57:11.817-07:00Great review of a so-so movie. I saw this movie ye...Great review of a so-so movie. I saw this movie years ago, and I remember it not being as bad as the title suggest! (ha ha)David Loboscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870831249761911028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-84380842034388115672011-05-19T07:14:16.899-07:002011-05-19T07:14:16.899-07:00Becky,
You're a riot! lol
Audrey,
I'm gl...Becky, <br />You're a riot! lol<br /><br />Audrey,<br />I'm glad you enjoyed this one. It certainly had plenty to snark about. I would love to have heard the stars complaining behind the scenes. I'm sure Joan was fit to be tied for having to appear in this one.<br /><br />VP,<br />The only upside is that I doubt this film will never be selected for a re-make. I can actually hear Joan saying just what you said over The Awful Truth. I feel bad for Adrian that he wasted his talents on this one given how busy he was that year at MGM.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-46122014790845112312011-05-19T04:14:19.199-07:002011-05-19T04:14:19.199-07:00What a goofy idea for a film; I'm sure this ic...What a goofy idea for a film; I'm sure this ice skating extravaganza had Darryl F. Zanuck and 20th Century-Fox (home of the Sonja Henie ice spectacles) quaking in their boots, although this looks more like something Vera Hruba Ralston would have done at Republic. And that still of Joan in a fur coat...one can imagine her saying, "Hey, Leo McCarey! See what you missed when you hired Irene Dunne for 'The Awful Truth' instead of asking me to be loaned out from Metro?" Never mind that Joan Crawford handles comedy with the dexterity of a rhino set loose in a jewelry store. Fortunately, all of James Stewart's subsequent 1939 films -- "Made For Each Other," "It's A Wonderful World," "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" and "Destry Rides Again" -- helped people forget this rather quickly.VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-49495084081207696212011-05-18T18:22:43.396-07:002011-05-18T18:22:43.396-07:00Page, I am picturing myself in a form-fitting cand...Page, I am picturing myself in a form-fitting candy cane knitted outfit with ice skates on -- I'm sorry, but I don't think I would subject an unsuspecting public to that! Besides, if I had skates on, I would need two large men holding me up on either side. I never could ice skate!<br /><br />Another blogathon? Sure, as I told Rick, I'd be glad to do another one -- in 2015.... Hardy har! I'd love to do another one with you, but why don't we do a different kind of blogathon soon -- let's say, something a little smaller -- how about "Movies In Which Joan Crawford Actually Skates"?ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-66768248052706829282011-05-18T18:09:11.324-07:002011-05-18T18:09:11.324-07:00Haha, this was another great review. And so funny!...Haha, this was another great review. And so funny! At first glance it actually sounds kind of good--Lew Ayres, Jimmy Stewart...but wow, NO! What was Lew even supposed to be? Their maid? Joan had some really awful costumes in this (not all, but that one looked like she was getting swallowed up in white fabric and wearing and sequin halo, and then I spied an Ninotchka-like hat, too). And it does totally look like she stole Hedy's wig. Too funny!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06729516870952658426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-47725670789448633732011-05-18T18:03:06.468-07:002011-05-18T18:03:06.468-07:00Clara,
Don't beat yourself up here. I had no i...Clara,<br />Don't beat yourself up here. I had no idea this film existed until I started looking for films for this Blogathon. I don't think it gets aired much which is for the best. Ha Ha<br />I'm glad you found it entertaining and thanks for you kind comments.<br /><br />Kevin,<br />I feel better knowing you're being sarcastic here otherwise I would hate myself if this review has actually inspired you to watch this stinker. <br /><br />Who knew MGM had such a sense of humor.<br />Thanks for hanging in there with me for all three.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-84223578304537971942011-05-18T12:03:48.936-07:002011-05-18T12:03:48.936-07:00Wow! That looks, and sounds, jaw-droppingly awful....Wow! That looks, and sounds, jaw-droppingly awful. I must see this movie some day. I must. <br /><br />Great job, Page, as always.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-47071262818241092752011-05-18T09:17:19.207-07:002011-05-18T09:17:19.207-07:00Dear Page,
First of all, thank you and Becky for ...Dear Page,<br /><br />First of all, thank you and Becky for organizing this Blogathon, I had a blast!<br /><br />Next, I have a question...Are you Wonder Woman? Seriously, I don't know how did you manage to make three posts in a row, with all those screen caps and funny comments! This one is my favorite because I had no idea that Joan and Jimmy had worked together (I'm so ignorant) and because I love when you comment films you don't like....It brings out your hilarious sarcastic self :)<br /><br />Bests!!Clara Fercovichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04247553895885558509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-11885452099659288922011-05-18T08:08:52.682-07:002011-05-18T08:08:52.682-07:00Dorian,
Vinnie sounds like a great guy and it help...Dorian,<br />Vinnie sounds like a great guy and it helps that he has such a great sense of humor. Once the dust settles on this Blogathon you might want to look through the archives and read some of the other photo reviews I've done like Scarface (32) Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte, White Zombie and Kongo to name a few. <br /><br />I'm so glad that you enjoyed these and made it through all three.<br /><br />Grand Old Movies,<br /><br />Thank you for all of the wonderful compliments and for also getting through all three of these. Thats a lot of snark for one week. <br /><br />I know we have the next Blogathon topic for the one that will take place in six months but I can't recall what it is right now. But I certainly like your suggestion and I would be willing to participate if you want to produce one on pre-code films. Once we've had a few weeks rest after this one.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-35129987837614516502011-05-17T19:22:23.732-07:002011-05-17T19:22:23.732-07:00Thanks for another hilarious and brilliant meta-co...Thanks for another hilarious and brilliant meta-commentary on what seems like one of the weirdest films to come out of MGM - I'm sorry I've never seen it, but will have to catch up. I agree w/ClassicBecky, just what IS that bizarre nun's costume Joan's wearing? She looks like the Wicked Queen in Snow White, only done up in white instead of black - or maybe she was warming up for a chance at playing the Virgin Mary in The Song of Bernadette, I dunno. <br /><br />To echo everyone else's comments, many, many thanks for your great work on this blogathon - it's been really fun to participate, and I look forward to the next! Maybe doing one on pre-code films some day?grandoldmovieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10773085288675763855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-50420421641774309892011-05-17T18:11:02.047-07:002011-05-17T18:11:02.047-07:00Page, Becky, you two deserve beaucoup accolades fo...Page, Becky, you two deserve beaucoup accolades for putting together this awesome 1939 Blogathon! Your teamwork paid off, big-time! I had a blast and discovered so many wonderful new-to-me movies and blog sites which I hope to read on a regular basis. Brava to both of you!<br /><br />Page, once again I'm drowning in tears of laughter over the insane lollapalooza that is THE ICE FOLLIES 1939! When my hubby Vinnie started reading over my shoulder to see it for himself (I had already described to him the pure genius hilarity of your blog posts about THE WOMEN and THE GORILLA), he was laughing his tush off just as hard as I was! Boy, did contract players at major studios have to pay their dues or what?! Thank you for all your magnificantly snarky pictorials; I'm looking forward to more of them in the future!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-80441669969235361082011-05-17T16:27:23.284-07:002011-05-17T16:27:23.284-07:00CFB,
I wanted to choose two films that I was pret...CFB, <br />I wanted to choose two films that I was pretty certain nobody else would want. Boy was I relieved when nobody grabbed up this one! I'm still pretty surprised that I could even find it. It should have been put on ice FOREVER! <br /><br />Thanks so much for not only getting my humor but for taking the time to sit through three reviews this go around.<br /><br />Rick,<br />I know you're a bit let down that you haven't seen the candy cane spin but don't you fret I can email you the film to rewind over and over..Okay, I wont sit around waiting for your request. <br /><br />Thank you for allowing me to co-host this shindig with Becky. I feel very honored while puzzled. Lets face it, I'm seldom serious. <br /><br />Beckers,<br />Now that you've dried your tears and you can focus please know that I have plenty of Red and White yarn so I can duplicate that candy cane outfit in time for you to wear it to your next Christmas party...just don't blame me when you yell out "Ice Follies of 1939, HELLO" while being escorted out. <br />I would give up everything (other than this fabulous review) to co-produce another Blogathon with you. How long do you think we should wait before asking to do it again? I'm pretty sure my carpal tunnel should be healed up in another three months...but this time we should invite our CMBA members to something fab like an ice skating party. <br />You're delightful!<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-81406069383874099092011-05-17T15:27:27.493-07:002011-05-17T15:27:27.493-07:00Well, Page, I think the last part of your post was...Well, Page, I think the last part of your post was the best! I'm kidding, of course, but you are wonderful to say such nice things about me. I don't deserve any of them, but I'll take them anyway! Who would know that I would start out asking someone I hardly knew to be a co-producer because I liked her blog, and end up with a friend...<br /><br />Now on to the important stuff -- I'm not sure I can even pick a favorite of these 3 movie snarks. I've never seen Ice Follies, and it looks like I misssed something really special --especially awful! I am really shocked that Crawford never skated! I really expected that she must have! Rick is so right -- you should trademark your stuff -- you have a real gift for comedy. The dark lighting on Crawford, Hedy Lamar's wig, the candy striper skater -- especially those hideous bluebirds coming out of the pie .... in that shot from above, they are absolutely scary, look like a bunch of bats! And what in the world was that horrible white nun-looking outfit supposed to be? <br /><br />All of your captions were hilarious, and the pictures divine. I just have to give you A-One ratings on all 3 of your posts, and commend you for the incredible amount of work you put in. Just fantastic work, partner!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-68011209567410604632011-05-17T14:22:45.196-07:002011-05-17T14:22:45.196-07:00Perhaps my favorite comment of the day: "Men ...Perhaps my favorite comment of the day: "Men in candy cane tights are just fabulous." Have you trademarked that line? It's awesome...as is your whole review! I'm not a fan of this flick either. It's not even weird enough to be "bad fun." Still, it's interesting to see for the cast and to ponder, as you wrote, whether the studio intended for it to really be a hit.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5288732393699331930.post-41747783749349731892011-05-17T13:40:45.382-07:002011-05-17T13:40:45.382-07:00Oh my Page. This was hilarious. The man in the str...Oh my Page. This was hilarious. The man in the striped skating outfit looks like someone out of a holiday horror film. There must be a special place in classic movie heaven for you for enduring all of these bad movies just in the name of entertaining your readers. Thanks for three consecutive days of your photo reviews!Classicfilmboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278928051994100842noreply@blogger.com