@@akrenwinkle Really? (I’m watching the film as I watch this, appalled by George Montgomery’s acting. Lol). They’re all from Brooklyn?! That’s remarkable (aside from Hathaway, who imo doesn’t belong with the others). Mae West and Lena Horne, two of my very favourites actors and singers. Thanks for responding and letting me know!
For those who follow filmmusic, a little side note. There's a little piece of music used as sort of a love theme between George Montgomery and Gene Tierney. It may have sounded familiar to anyone who saw the 1939 fim, "Tne Rains Came" and was thelove theme for Tyrone Power and Myrna Loy.
this is a solid and quite likeable film directed by a man who helmed many many films starting in 1933. Produced and written by Ben Hecht who directed and co directed a few Hollywood films, most notably Crime Without Passion with its surreal sequence.
Yes, and I can’t believe Hecht could have written most of the dialogue for George Montgomery. Perhaps in the hands of a talented actor with some charm (Gary Cooper, Cary Grant and many others) they wouldn’t have sounded as corny and aggressive (especially when he speaks to Tierney). Wonder how many turned down his part. Good film, but Montgomery was as usual: good to look at, perhaps, but an awful actor IMO.
Indeed, even despite the presence of George Montgomery! (Sorry, he certainly had the looks and could have been a huge star … save for the fact he couldn’t act his way out of a wet paper bag).
hats and hairdo's; magnificent back then. I remember as a little kid my mother toiling for hours on her hair; we were poor, but all the young women wore Hollywood hairdo's.
Wow,watch many of her movies and never noticed the overbite.very noticable when mentioned.a Hollywood tragedy.they really messed with her head,saying she he was heavy
He actually quit show business and started making furniture. Many movie stars bought his furniture. I remember he was married to Dina Shore a famous singer. Watch him in the movie “ Ten Gentlemen From West Point “! 😊
I was disappointed that in the script there was never an attempt to explain how an obviously caucasian woman with blue eyes was "Chinese," as she certainly wasn't ethnic Chinese. Was her mother supposed to be of European descent? They never say. They could have made her an orphan adopted by her Chinese father, but they never say that either. There was a somewhat prominent Chinese-American actress named Anna May Wong who was making films in Hollywood at the time and who was quite attractive, so if the character was supposed to be ethnically Chinese, why didn't they choose her? I found this to be a significant flaw and thought it detracted from what was otherwise an entertaining movie.
Moviegoers, as well as producers and directors were all looking for the next big movie star, and the studios were the only ones making the big bucks. It all boils down to money. Oh, actually, there was a terrific Chinese cast on the hit movie, Flower Drum Song.
Thankfully films improved from this genre on with better casting better direction! Number one the hero he was good looking enough but had absolutely no understanding of a hero or romantic mentality.The intonation of his voice was often wrong.Gene Tierney looked like a paper doll cutout from a fashion magazine. really vapid. Not surprising Hollywood used her but finally drove her into madness.
What could have been quite a good period era film is almost ruined by George Montgomery’ performance in the leading male role. Ben Hecht wrote this screenplay, and although it’s not one of his best efforts it’s still Hecht. But the way Montgomery delivers his lines, in that voice, is at times almost painful to watch and listen to. He’s completely charmless.
30 minutes in & I can't stand anymore of George Montgomery. he couldn't act if his life depended on it. I bet he was a real load mouth in real life. A real chump
Gene Tierney was one of the all time great beauties
One of many, many beauties from Brooklyn. Something in the water?
@@akrenwinkleInteresting. Care to name at least 5 others? Sincerely curious.
@@fifthbusiness1678 Mae West, Marion Davies, Anne Hathaway, Mary Tyler Moore, Lena Horne.
@@akrenwinkle Really? (I’m watching the film as I watch this, appalled by George Montgomery’s acting. Lol). They’re all from Brooklyn?! That’s remarkable (aside from Hathaway, who imo doesn’t belong with the others). Mae West and Lena Horne, two of my very favourites actors and singers. Thanks for responding and letting me know!
@@fifthbusiness1678 There are more, like Rita Hayworth, Barbara Stanwyck, Susan Hayward. Lots of actors, too. You can look it up.
Gene Tierney was a very beautiful woman and a wonderful actress. Always a pleasure to see her on screen.
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For those who follow filmmusic, a little side note. There's a little piece of music used as sort of a love theme between George Montgomery and Gene Tierney. It may have sounded familiar to anyone who saw the 1939 fim, "Tne Rains Came" and was thelove theme for Tyrone Power and Myrna Loy.
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Gene Tierney...they say she had an overbite...but can not say she did not have a beautiful smile...a doll
China Doll,
@catchaser52 yes !!
She had far more than a beautiful smile, no? IMO she was one of the most beautiful - and talented- actresses of her era.
@fifthbusiness1678 yes beauty and talent...and charming too tall slender slinky...also
I was named after that beautiful woman…. 😀
Thank you for the great movie.
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this is a solid and quite likeable film directed by a man who helmed many many films starting in 1933. Produced and written by Ben Hecht who directed and co directed a few Hollywood films, most notably Crime Without Passion with its surreal sequence.
Yes, and I can’t believe Hecht could have written most of the dialogue for George Montgomery. Perhaps in the hands of a talented actor with some charm (Gary Cooper, Cary Grant and many others) they wouldn’t have sounded as corny and aggressive (especially when he speaks to Tierney). Wonder how many turned down his part. Good film, but Montgomery was as usual: good to look at, perhaps, but an awful actor IMO.
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@@fifthbusiness1678 He did direct a quite good noir, , Ride the Pink Horse.
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Thanks for another oldie goodie so many r being shown on utube n it’s great great job to all who post them🙋🏼♀️🎬👏🏻🇺🇸
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Awesome movie!!!
Indeed, even despite the presence of George Montgomery! (Sorry, he certainly had the looks and could have been a huge star … save for the fact he couldn’t act his way out of a wet paper bag).
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The hats the women wore were wild❤
IMHO - Nothing dates a film like the women's hairstyles.
hats and hairdo's; magnificent back then. I remember as a little kid my mother toiling for hours on her hair; we were poor, but all the young women wore Hollywood hairdo's.
That little sidekick is Robert Blake.
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There’s little Bobby Blake @ 135:37 as the Chinese boy throughout the movie 🎥.
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Wow,watch many of her movies and never noticed the overbite.very noticable when mentioned.a Hollywood tragedy.they really messed with her head,saying she he was heavy
I noticed her overbite! She was gorgeous with it ❤
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She was beautiful inside and out. Read her autobiography.
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Victor McLaughlin shown was a great actor and really a good boxer. His son Andrew went on to direct many stars including John Wayne.
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Those were some crazy biplane flying scenes! Ooh, that 'smoky' voice!
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George and Gene. ❤❤❤❤
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Anyone else recognize the Bradbury Building?
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The same reason Clark gable played Mr Lee in soldier of fortune
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Merle oberon would fit the part better. But gene was beautiful.
Toss up, really. Both were great beauties and among the most talented actors of their era.
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The Gene Tierney reminds me of Kathren Hepburn in this one
Better looking too😉
@@robertsweeney7472 Gene Tierney was a living doll yep
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Ummm, the Flying Tigers didn't enter combat until late December 1941, so raid at ~4:30 could not have been by them.
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How can you tell the color of her eyes in b/w movie
Good question. Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?
George Montgomery...at first I did not like him because he was not John Wayne or Burt Lancaster...but he grows on you alright...
He actually quit show business and started making furniture. Many movie stars bought his furniture. I remember he was married to Dina Shore a famous singer. Watch him in the movie “ Ten Gentlemen From West Point “! 😊
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So what if George can’t act much, he’s no worse than half the actors in Hollywood. And what a doll... Very enjoyable movie.
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George Montgomery at his best...dead broke...but fast and loose with the women anyway
The fellow had the looks but couldn’t act his way out of a wet paper bag. And his voice …. 🙄
@fifthbusiness1678 yep the one liners define him...but he is still good as big George Montgomery in the movie doin good inspite of himself
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What a cad.
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I wonder if that old Cadillac is the same one from The Bank Dick ?
Good question. Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?
The Kid is pretty cool !
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I can't believe George played such a jerk.
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She was so so good looking it should have been a crime always loved her❤
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Good plot
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I was disappointed that in the script there was never an attempt to explain how an obviously caucasian woman with blue eyes was "Chinese," as she certainly wasn't ethnic Chinese. Was her mother supposed to be of European descent? They never say. They could have made her an orphan adopted by her Chinese father, but they never say that either. There was a somewhat prominent Chinese-American actress named Anna May Wong who was making films in Hollywood at the time and who was quite attractive, so if the character was supposed to be ethnically Chinese, why didn't they choose her? I found this to be a significant flaw and thought it detracted from what was otherwise an entertaining movie.
Same here. It makes no sense, thematically. Weird Hollywood. She's not credible in a Chinese role.
Moviegoers, as well as producers and directors were all looking for the next big movie star, and the studios were the only ones making the big bucks. It all boils down to money. Oh, actually, there was a terrific Chinese cast on the hit movie, Flower Drum Song.
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I wouldn't call Anna "somewhat prominent." Anyway, Anna was 15 years older than Gene.
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Thankfully films improved from this genre on with better casting better direction! Number one the hero he was good looking enough but had absolutely no understanding of a hero or romantic mentality.The intonation of his voice was often wrong.Gene Tierney looked like a paper doll cutout from a fashion magazine. really vapid. Not surprising Hollywood used her but finally drove her into madness.
Love is a many Splendored Thing, comes to mind, but Gene was good even in a bad movie
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George Montgomery was a pretty bad actor apparently put the rest of this film is great
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What could have been quite a good period era film is almost ruined by George Montgomery’ performance in the leading male role. Ben Hecht wrote this screenplay, and although it’s not one of his best efforts it’s still Hecht. But the way Montgomery delivers his lines, in that voice, is at times almost painful to watch and listen to. He’s completely charmless.
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Johnny can't act, but even if he could, the cheesy/macho lines they gave him would sound bad. TY anyway.
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30 minutes in & I can't stand anymore of George Montgomery. he couldn't act if his life depended on it. I bet he was a real load mouth in real life. A real chump
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