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The Marrying Kind (1952)
Men and women thinking of breaking up should watch this one.
Having watched "The Marrying Kind" this morn, I realize how lucky I am. And I think everyone contemplating marriage should watch this movie, and comment on it..
Had the husband Keefer the intellect to listen to his butcher, he would have been so much happier. The butchers words may have been "simple", with just a high school education, but a man could drown in their depth.. The little boys drowning show what happens when man places himself ahead of his responsibilities. He,Keefer,(hope this is correct) had the common problem of referring to his child as "the kid". Not a good thing,IMO.. A successful marriage consists of a third member - the family - little else matters.. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed this one.. Thank you, TCM...
Sparrows (1926)
excellent - a commentary on the social conditions of the old days.
I enjoyed this silent? movie.. Maybe they should bought back, but only with quality soft music - most of todays does not count, is far too loud and empty.
In fact, this "Sparrows" movie would be nice, if very controversial, in todays "politically correct" atmosphere.. Especially sad was the passing of the baby, yet it was done so well that the tears shed would not be excessive.. I was hoping that the alligators would be punished with Grimes as a meal - that would be today's way, then I thought that the nasty old dog would be caught by the gators...
Who to replace a irreplaceable Mary Pickford ? I can think of no-one...The Mona Lisa cannot be replaced either..
Handlebars (1933)
Handlebars - very good indeed
A good example of how education can be fun, even laughable. And that Jules White - what a prolific worker ! I was almost looking for the Three Stooges to be in "Handlebars", even if but a cameo role. But wonder how historical "Handlebars" really was, to me it was believable and humorous, where Mr White was quite good . And how many know that the Wright Brothers were originally bicycle builders on the late 1800s in Dayton, Ohio, as I recall. Leonardo di Vinci, of course inverted the bicycle, but he forgot the brakes, which did not make their appearance until the 30s. Is it not strange, now that the bike is complete and safe, now our safety-Nazis want everyone to use a helmet... Ah - to back in the carefree days of yore..