Easy on the ears and a banquet on the eyes. The perfect description of her. I need to start watching old movies like this one. I know of them but only seen clips of them.
Stalwart second banana, the aptly named Donald Meek, plays against type in this film as a card sharp mistaken as a preacher. In "Stagecoach" he played the whisky drummer mistaken for a preacher.
If you are looking for suggestions: Any of the universal monster movies The Thin man The early Marx Brothers films Wheeler and Woolsey: Not sure if they count as classics, but they are alot of fun and deserve more love and attention
This was my introduction to both West and Fields as a kid, and I loved it, and have come to love them both in their own right. And that was apparently the case for a lot of people as it was "vindicated by television" and aired incessantly during the 50s and 60s - which is why so many people associate them with this film and sometimes mistakenly think they made more than one film together, which apparently was much to Mae West's annoyance in her later years. It reminds me a little of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane in that its iconic for pitting two stars together who had a history of feuding and were different in so many respects but had some unifying commonalities that made it "work." And like Baby Jane, the stars never worked together again (like with Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte, there were plans to make more West/Fields movies but while Fields was receptive Mae wouldn't have any of it). It does have some dated elements, sure, but for what it is I love it. And you also have Margaret Hamilton (the perfect foil to both) and Donald Meeks (fresh off of Stagecoach) to add to the fun. Easily one of my favorite romantic Western comedies lol EDIT: And going off that point, I WOULD recommend Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? for a future vid!
It’s spoken about a lot among classic movie fans. It’s one of the most famous movies known in it’s genre and that genre is pretty much dead now. I’m speaking about the screwball comedy genre, of course. Also if you love that movie, I hope you’ve seen the Philadelphia Story, which also stars Jimmy Stewart.
@@sugreev2001 Have you seen the screwball comedy “Unfaithfully Yours” starring Rex Harrison? Another decent screwball, but I personally think it relied too much on the antics and goofy sounds like a real life Looney Tunes Cartoon.
I strongly recommend to you the Olsen & Johnson film 'Hellzapoppin'. It seems like the zany kind of wacky comedy this channel was made for. As somewhat of a lesser celebrated Abbott and Costello, a majority of the Olsen & Johnson filmography probably fit more along the lines of Almost Cult Classics... but Hellzapoppin' certainly has its fans. A classic of its time but forgotten by many.
OK Classic I reccomend ,All Through The Night ,a comedy thriller starring Humphrey Bogart,Jane Darwell ,Peter Lorre and Conrad Veidt (With small roles for Phil Silvers and Jackie Gleason ) ,its a comedy thriller that I dare not spoil
Ramoni knocks another one out of the park! As for suggestions to look at, *My Man Godfrey* and *Earthworm Tractors.* There's a lot to be said for ARCHIVE org, where these classics reside.
7:37 - I don't know if I would say that Chickadee is "more humorous" than Mae's 1930s comedies per se, but its definitely more family friendly than her earlier work - or for that matter her two 1970s romps (Myra Breckinridge and Sexette). Some of Mae's witticisms in She Done Him Wrong or I'm No Angel come off as risque even by today's standards. Chickadee also has double entendres but they're more G-rated ("Are you trying to show contempt for this court?" "No, I'm doing my best to hide it") or if they were to be interpreted sexually they came in a more roundabout way ("I'll take you. I'll take you and how"). Apparently Mae had a draft for the script that was much raunchier, which hinted at her having a fling with Cuthbert's Indian sidekick, and which allegedly included the "gun in your pocket" line that eventually made its way into Sexette.
Maybe you could cover some of the Ealing Studios films like The Ladykillers, The Lavender Hill Mob, The Man in the White Suit, or Kind Hearts and Coronets
I would love for him to review those, especially "The Ladykillers" and "The Lavender Hill Mob." I've been watching those lately, and while I like Sir Alec Guinness in the Star Wars films, I enjoy him more during this phase of his career.
I like how you show off classic films/ TV series and forgotten gems. I was exposed to Mae West snd W.C. Fields through the impressions of them on Bugs Bunny and Tom & Jerry cartoons.
ok,, not quite as old as you were asking, but a couple of years ago i started picking up gene kelly musicals.. after getting pretty much all of them i was looking at what other movies he did later on. I came upon Inherit the wind, and if there was ever a classic movie that is topical atm in America,.also,, awesome director.
Now this is a series I can get into! I have to recommend the 1933 James Cagney film "Picture Snatcher." James Cagney plays a mob guy fresh out of prison that decides to go straight, becoming a photographer for a low rent New York tabloid paper, using a lot of his experience from his former line of work to get pictures the other papers can't. Now, this is far from Cagney's best performance and movie he's been in, but more than an other, it exemplifies just what made him such a magnetic personality for depression era audiences.
Great idea for a series. Being french, I didn't grew up at all with that kind of movies but I'm really curious about movies from that period. Please continue.
William Powell and Myrna Loy always a Masterpiece. Plus live action Disney movies from the 50s about And live-action Disney comedies from the 70s a highly unrelated.
I love this episode. And there are so many old fashioned black and white films I adore which I think will be great episodes. I love the Cayman Horror Films in particular 'The Bat', 'The Fatel Hour' and 'Attack of the Crab Monsters'. There is the comedy 'Ghosts on the Loose' too. And I have always had a soft spot for the musical comedy 'High Society'.
Hellzapoppin and Sh! the Octopus are both rarely discussed classic comedies. They don’t feature any of the memorable comedians we’re all familiar with but I think they’re hilarious and in many ways ahead of their time.
I could nominate a bunch, but I'll keep it to a few...by actor Errol Flynn: 1939's Dodge City, that movie is a great Western in its own right, often forgotten...and might have one of the most out of control bar fights I've ever seen. James Cagney: 1931 The Public Enemy, I think this is one that's sorta still remembered but when I watched it, I was blown away at what they got away with for a 1931 Gangster movie before the Hays Code Clark Gable: It Happened One Night 1934 (only one of 3 films to win all 5 of the big Oscars) yet never discussed and Mutiny on the Bounty 1935, Mutiny on the Bounty was one of those movies that for years was used when spoofing Charles Laughton...and yet it's barely remembered because it got over shadowed by Marlon Brando's Munity on the Bounty in the 1960s and The Bounty with Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins in he 1980s
So I just searched your back catalog - how is it you've never talked about the Marx Brothers? I'd assumed you already had, before checking. Anyway, Duck Soup would be an excellent one to cover for this series. (And the depressing thing is how relevant it still is today...)
Are animated films ok? Because the only old films I grew up on where old public domain cartoons. So I nominate the old Fleischer Superman Shorts for this series, because they are both technologically impressive and are a great showcase for the Fleischer Studios as a whole.
1945s "Dead of Night" from the UK's Ealing Studios with Michael Redgrave. This film caused me weeks of anxiety. Bruce Kawin presented it in his horror film. We watched it all, "Nosferatu", Universal horror, Hammer horror, "I Spit On Your Grave". But for some reason "Dead of Night" really got me. I actually went to university with a grandson of Michael Redgrave. I told him, "Your Grandfather really messed me up for a while!"
The list is long of favorites ! From the silent film days of Chaplin and Keaton to the days of Fields, The Little Rascals to the Three Stooges, and I'll go even further by saying Martin and Lewis movies, like "Money From Home". Such a time of pure comedy at it's finest ! Great Video !
I've always had a soft spot for International House (1933) which features W.C. Fields, George Burns and Gracie Allen, and host of classic film stars that are pretty obscure today. It's even got Bela Lugosi and Cab Calloway.
when I was a kid, I seem to remember this being on TMC every so often. I think they would have a WC Fields marathon or something like that. I never watched this, but I remember it from that time. I think this is going to be a fun series. I would like to know about some stuff from the 20s to the 50s. I dont know a lot about hidden gems from that time period.
Thanks, Joe. Judge: "Young lady, are you trying to show contempt for this court?" Flowerbelle: "No. I'm doing my best to hide it." That still makes me laugh out loud, every time. By the way... for a dip into The Classics, you could do a lot worse than the original (1949) Mighty Joe Young. Starring sweet Terry Moore, brash Robert Armstrong, and handsome Ben Johnson. And of course, Joseph Young himself, who was built and animated by the legendary genius Ray Harryhausen at the beginning of his career. Your viewers and subscribers who haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Young and thrilling to his exciting adventures will be in for a real treat. It's been one of my favorite movies since I was scarcely older than little Jill Young, and watched it on channel 9's Million Dollar Movie in NYC.
I have a couple of underrated John Wayne movies you could feature. One is "The Fighting Kentuckian" where he costars with Oliver Hardy. Another is "Trouble Along the Way" where Wayne plays a college football coach and its sort of a comedy mixed a classic sports underdog theme. And John Wayne has a romance with Donna Reed. It's a very underrated and unique film in John Wayne's filmography.
Wow, I completely forgot about "Trouble." I've got to see if Amazon has that one. Being a Laurel & Hardy nut, I'm very familiar with the other one. Thanks for the reminder!
One I watched several times with my friends as a kid was 1953’s “The Wild One” starring Marlon Brando. While not a comedy, it had some humorous moments and was based on the real life 1947 Hollister motorcycle rally.
Here are some old movies I loved watching, but don't here much people talking about. 1. Boys Town or Captains Courageous. My dad introduced my to Spencer Tracy when I was little had me watch these 2 movies. Captains Courageous is a classic and a great coming to age movie with some laughs and heart felt stuff. Boys Town is another one I love. I really love the story and it keeps you entertained all the way. 2. Any Marx brothers movies. All the marx brothers movies I love, but I don't here much people talking about is at the circus. I feel like I watch that movie more times then any other marx brothers movie. 3. Topper: stars Cary Grant and is the story of a man who is haughted by ghost to make his life better. I don't want to get in to much detail, but I own this movie and is one of my favorites
The 1933 film Babyface is super relevant but forgotten in its own right, it’s super interesting because there is multiple versions of this film I’m pretty sure due to the film code changing at this time
"We're No Angels" 1955 Classic comedy. Bogart, Aldo Ray, Peter Ustinov and Basil Rathbone. These actors worked very well together. Film format, stage play.
I didn't know you took suggestions for movies to cover. I suggest Baby's Day Out, Good Burger, George of the Jungle, and Dumb and Dumberer (the direct-to-video sequel).
I love this new series. I can recommend: - The Gold Rush (1925) - The Phantom of the Opera (1925) - Bride of Frankenstein (1935) - A Night at the Opera (1935) - The Flying Deuces (1939) - Strangers on a Train (1951) - The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953) - It's Always Fair Weather (1955)
One of my absolute favorite movie of all time is the oft forgotten Cary Grant flick - Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House. I hope you’ve seen it. Also, the Thin Man series starring William Powell and Myrna Loy (also in Blandings) is one of the best movie series ever made. Hollywood has been trying to remake them for decades, but it’s never gotten beyond pre-production stage. Anyway, one of my wishes is to see a retrospective done on that amazing series, that many people nowadays don’t seem to talk about.
You should check out George Washington Slept Here (1942) with Jack Benny, actually pre-dates Blandings with roughly the same story. When I first saw it, I thought the Money Pit was more a remake of that than Blandings.
From what I've read as well as my father's recollection, the live show was absolutely nuts! The film is hilarious, but I kinda wish I had a time machine that would get me into the audience for that show.
I hope your series is happening. I'm just discovering your channel. I recently got a bunch of West and Fields films on Blu-Ray. This is one of them. It's not the best from either of the two stars, but it's better than anything you'll see today. The fact that I'm a fan of westerns doesn't hurt, either.
You're channel has really encouraged me to check out more classic films, I've been diving into the silent movie era and really enjoying the finds. The Kino Classic line has really helped here as well, great to see a company help get more exposure to the classics, just picked up The Golem and Battleship Potemkin today.
There's a movie about the "Assassino do Aqueduto", the biggest serial killer of Portugal, which may interest you. It's from 1909, and it's titled "Os Crimes de Diogo Alves".
Incredible idea for a show, I agree these old movies need a further spotlight beyond TCM to reach the younger folks. My personal recommendation would be Auntie Mame, the 1958 version not the Lucille Ball remake.
I've got a suggestion for your next Classics video; 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' from 1949, or indeed any of the Ealing dark comedies of the late 40s and early 50s. They're treasured in the UK, but almost unknown in the US.
"You're Telling Me" and "It's A Gift" are two of my favorite W.C. Fields movies. Quality entertainment, thoughtful perspectives, and many laughs.
Yes. It’s a Gift is a true classic. Still funny.
Cool new series on Classic Film. Thanks.
Topper with Cary grant is a classic I think is overlooked and deserves some recognition.
Easy on the ears and a banquet on the eyes. The perfect description of her. I need to start watching old movies like this one. I know of them but only seen clips of them.
Good idea for a series
Buster Keaton's Steamboat Bill Bill Jr, The General, Seven Chances or Sherlock Jr. all of them major classics and must see comedies.
Stalwart second banana, the aptly named Donald Meek, plays against type in this film as a card sharp mistaken as a preacher. In "Stagecoach" he played the whisky drummer mistaken for a preacher.
If you are looking for suggestions:
Any of the universal monster movies
The Thin man
The early Marx Brothers films
Wheeler and Woolsey: Not sure if they count as classics, but they are alot of fun and deserve more love and attention
I'll have to check it out. I'll look forward to more videos in The Classics series!
This was my introduction to both West and Fields as a kid, and I loved it, and have come to love them both in their own right. And that was apparently the case for a lot of people as it was "vindicated by television" and aired incessantly during the 50s and 60s - which is why so many people associate them with this film and sometimes mistakenly think they made more than one film together, which apparently was much to Mae West's annoyance in her later years. It reminds me a little of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane in that its iconic for pitting two stars together who had a history of feuding and were different in so many respects but had some unifying commonalities that made it "work." And like Baby Jane, the stars never worked together again (like with Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte, there were plans to make more West/Fields movies but while Fields was receptive Mae wouldn't have any of it). It does have some dated elements, sure, but for what it is I love it. And you also have Margaret Hamilton (the perfect foil to both) and Donald Meeks (fresh off of Stagecoach) to add to the fun. Easily one of my favorite romantic Western comedies lol
EDIT: And going off that point, I WOULD recommend Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? for a future vid!
1953 movie Stalag 17 has to be a classic Christmas (non-Christmas) movie just one of those ones you watch and forget it black and white
I love to hear you talk about The Egg and I (1947), and the Ma and Pa Kettle movies that followed it.
“Bringing up Baby” is an amazing classic that I hardly hear anyone talk about it. Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, and a leopard. What’s not to love?
Love that movie, it's a breed of comedy that is sadly gone now but which that movie perfects.
It’s spoken about a lot among classic movie fans. It’s one of the most famous movies known in it’s genre and that genre is pretty much dead now. I’m speaking about the screwball comedy genre, of course. Also if you love that movie, I hope you’ve seen the Philadelphia Story, which also stars Jimmy Stewart.
Yes, Great movie! That would be perfect for this channel
@@sugreev2001 I have seen parts of it and I do need to watch all of it.
My mom loves that movie
@@sugreev2001 Have you seen the screwball comedy “Unfaithfully Yours” starring Rex Harrison? Another decent screwball, but I personally think it relied too much on the antics and goofy sounds like a real life Looney Tunes Cartoon.
Great video! I'll have to check this out.
I strongly recommend to you the Olsen & Johnson film 'Hellzapoppin'. It seems like the zany kind of wacky comedy this channel was made for.
As somewhat of a lesser celebrated Abbott and Costello, a majority of the Olsen & Johnson filmography probably fit more along the lines of Almost Cult Classics... but Hellzapoppin' certainly has its fans. A classic of its time but forgotten by many.
'We're No Angels' is one of my favorite movies. I never hear anyone talk about it. I think it's very funny.
OK Classic I reccomend ,All Through The Night ,a comedy thriller starring Humphrey Bogart,Jane Darwell ,Peter Lorre and Conrad Veidt (With small roles for Phil Silvers and Jackie Gleason ) ,its a comedy thriller that I dare not spoil
Ramoni knocks another one out of the park! As for suggestions to look at, *My Man Godfrey* and *Earthworm Tractors.*
There's a lot to be said for ARCHIVE org, where these classics reside.
We loved the Egg and I and the Ma and Pa kettle series growing up. Not many know about them
It's not my birthday. But I'm going to enjoy this like it's a gift!
7:37 - I don't know if I would say that Chickadee is "more humorous" than Mae's 1930s comedies per se, but its definitely more family friendly than her earlier work - or for that matter her two 1970s romps (Myra Breckinridge and Sexette). Some of Mae's witticisms in She Done Him Wrong or I'm No Angel come off as risque even by today's standards. Chickadee also has double entendres but they're more G-rated ("Are you trying to show contempt for this court?" "No, I'm doing my best to hide it") or if they were to be interpreted sexually they came in a more roundabout way ("I'll take you. I'll take you and how"). Apparently Mae had a draft for the script that was much raunchier, which hinted at her having a fling with Cuthbert's Indian sidekick, and which allegedly included the "gun in your pocket" line that eventually made its way into Sexette.
Eddie Cantors "Whoopee" and "The Kid From Spain" are must sees
Maybe you could cover some of the Ealing Studios films like The Ladykillers, The Lavender Hill Mob, The Man in the White Suit, or Kind Hearts and Coronets
The Titfield Thunderbolt’s my personal favorite Ealing film of that era.
I would love for him to review those, especially "The Ladykillers" and "The Lavender Hill Mob." I've been watching those lately, and while I like Sir Alec Guinness in the Star Wars films, I enjoy him more during this phase of his career.
“You Can’t Take It With You” would be a fun one to talk about! It’s honestly one of my favorite Jimmy Stewart films!
Danny Kayes The Court Jester needs a look. In fact any of Kayes films need introducing to todays viewers.
I like how you show off classic films/ TV series and forgotten gems. I was exposed to Mae West snd W.C. Fields through the impressions of them on Bugs Bunny and Tom & Jerry cartoons.
And the Amazing Mumford from Sesame Street.
Love this idea and series already!
This is great, I love older movies. I look forward to the next review.
thanks for starting this series! I've been looking to get into these old films with my folks
ok,, not quite as old as you were asking, but a couple of years ago i started picking up gene kelly musicals.. after getting pretty much all of them i was looking at what other movies he did later on. I came upon Inherit the wind, and if there was ever a classic movie that is topical atm in America,.also,, awesome director.
Now this is a series I can get into!
I have to recommend the 1933 James Cagney film "Picture Snatcher." James Cagney plays a mob guy fresh out of prison that decides to go straight, becoming a photographer for a low rent New York tabloid paper, using a lot of his experience from his former line of work to get pictures the other papers can't. Now, this is far from Cagney's best performance and movie he's been in, but more than an other, it exemplifies just what made him such a magnetic personality for depression era audiences.
I've bought just about every movie you've recommended. Haven't been disappointed yet!
"A plumber's idea of Cleopatra" sounds like a pretty good compliment actually.
Yeah. Backhanded. May was a beauty.
YouI ought to do a whole separate video on Mae West. She had a very interesting life and career, as well.
Great idea for a series. Being french, I didn't grew up at all with that kind of movies but I'm really curious about movies from that period. Please continue.
“I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang” (1932) never gets any attention and it’s great.
I'd love to see more of these. Cheers bud.
Do some classic 50's British comedies like "Genevieve" (1953) and "The Ladykillers" (1955).
Really appreciate this idea! Hats off good sir!
William Powell and Myrna Loy always a Masterpiece.
Plus live action Disney movies from the 50s about
And live-action Disney comedies from the 70s a highly unrelated.
I love this episode. And there are so many old fashioned black and white films I adore which I think will be great episodes. I love the Cayman Horror Films in particular 'The Bat', 'The Fatel Hour' and 'Attack of the Crab Monsters'. There is the comedy 'Ghosts on the Loose' too. And I have always had a soft spot for the musical comedy 'High Society'.
I think my favorite black and white movie is Seven Samurai
Please please please cover The Thin Man series! One of me and my wife’s favorites, the chemistry between WillIam Powell and Myrna Joy is unreal!
Hellzapoppin and Sh! the Octopus are both rarely discussed classic comedies. They don’t feature any of the memorable comedians we’re all familiar with but I think they’re hilarious and in many ways ahead of their time.
THE Classics. That's my kinda title!
I could nominate a bunch, but I'll keep it to a few...by actor
Errol Flynn: 1939's Dodge City, that movie is a great Western in its own right, often forgotten...and might have one of the most out of control bar fights I've ever seen.
James Cagney: 1931 The Public Enemy, I think this is one that's sorta still remembered but when I watched it, I was blown away at what they got away with for a 1931 Gangster movie before the Hays Code
Clark Gable: It Happened One Night 1934 (only one of 3 films to win all 5 of the big Oscars) yet never discussed and Mutiny on the Bounty 1935, Mutiny on the Bounty was one of those movies that for years was used when spoofing Charles Laughton...and yet it's barely remembered because it got over shadowed by Marlon Brando's Munity on the Bounty in the 1960s and The Bounty with Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins in he 1980s
Very underrated channel
So I just searched your back catalog - how is it you've never talked about the Marx Brothers? I'd assumed you already had, before checking. Anyway, Duck Soup would be an excellent one to cover for this series. (And the depressing thing is how relevant it still is today...)
Duck Soup♥️
He covered a movie called "Brain Donors" that was inspired by the Marx Brothers, but you're right he never covered the genuine thing before.
A Day at the Races was ahead of its time. You should look into that Marx Bros. Film.
@@mikefetta6796 ahead of its time until the blackface dance number. Still one of my favorite movies though
@@mikefetta6796 What makes you say this besides the Lindy Hop number?
I've always loved the Thin Man series of films and would love to have more people hear about them.
Are animated films ok?
Because the only old films I grew up on where old public domain cartoons.
So I nominate the old Fleischer Superman Shorts for this series, because they are both technologically impressive and are a great showcase for the Fleischer Studios as a whole.
1945s "Dead of Night" from the UK's Ealing Studios with Michael Redgrave. This film caused me weeks of anxiety. Bruce Kawin presented it in his horror film. We watched it all, "Nosferatu", Universal horror, Hammer horror, "I Spit On Your Grave". But for some reason "Dead of Night" really got me. I actually went to university with a grandson of Michael Redgrave. I told him, "Your Grandfather really messed me up for a while!"
The list is long of favorites ! From the silent film days of Chaplin and Keaton to the days of Fields, The Little Rascals to the Three Stooges, and I'll go even further by saying Martin and Lewis movies, like "Money From Home". Such a time of pure comedy at it's finest ! Great Video !
I've always had a soft spot for International House (1933) which features W.C. Fields, George Burns and Gracie Allen, and host of classic film stars that are pretty obscure today. It's even got Bela Lugosi and Cab Calloway.
Two of the most distinctive voices ever recorded. Still recognisable by millions today.
I'd like to suggest "The Long, Long Trailer". It's been a favorite of mine since childhood and it seems to never get brought up.
when I was a kid, I seem to remember this being on TMC every so often. I think they would have a WC Fields marathon or something like that. I never watched this, but I remember it from that time. I think this is going to be a fun series. I would like to know about some stuff from the 20s to the 50s. I dont know a lot about hidden gems from that time period.
Great video.
Thanks, Joe.
Judge: "Young lady, are you trying to show contempt for this court?"
Flowerbelle: "No. I'm doing my best to hide it."
That still makes me laugh out loud, every time.
By the way... for a dip into The Classics, you could do a lot worse than the original (1949) Mighty Joe Young. Starring sweet Terry Moore, brash Robert Armstrong, and handsome Ben Johnson. And of course, Joseph Young himself, who was built and animated by the legendary genius Ray Harryhausen at the beginning of his career. Your viewers and subscribers who haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Young and thrilling to his exciting adventures will be in for a real treat. It's been one of my favorite movies since I was scarcely older than little Jill Young, and watched it on channel 9's Million Dollar Movie in NYC.
Definitely looking forward to more of this series, Joe! You always roll out the classics.🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿
Total five-bagger
W.C. Fields gets an oscer every year
0:46 little scene that Tarantino's great grandfather directed
I have a couple of underrated John Wayne movies you could feature. One is "The Fighting Kentuckian" where he costars with Oliver Hardy. Another is "Trouble Along the Way" where Wayne plays a college football coach and its sort of a comedy mixed a classic sports underdog theme. And John Wayne has a romance with Donna Reed. It's a very underrated and unique film in John Wayne's filmography.
Wow, I completely forgot about "Trouble." I've got to see if Amazon has that one. Being a Laurel & Hardy nut, I'm very familiar with the other one. Thanks for the reminder!
The third man is one of my favourites, i would love for you to talk about it
awesome idea
One I watched several times with my friends as a kid was 1953’s “The Wild One” starring Marlon Brando. While not a comedy, it had some humorous moments and was based on the real life 1947 Hollister motorcycle rally.
Here are some old movies I loved watching, but don't here much people talking about.
1. Boys Town or Captains Courageous. My dad introduced my to Spencer Tracy when I was little had me watch these 2 movies. Captains Courageous is a classic and a great coming to age movie with some laughs and heart felt stuff. Boys Town is another one I love. I really love the story and it keeps you entertained all the way.
2. Any Marx brothers movies. All the marx brothers movies I love, but I don't here much people talking about is at the circus. I feel like I watch that movie more times then any other marx brothers movie.
3. Topper: stars Cary Grant and is the story of a man who is haughted by ghost to make his life better. I don't want to get in to much detail, but I own this movie and is one of my favorites
I never seen it but have heard good things about the old film "Arsenic and Old Lace"
Looking forward to this series, love the work Joe!
Great idea.
The 1933 film Babyface is super relevant but forgotten in its own right, it’s super interesting because there is multiple versions of this film I’m pretty sure due to the film code changing at this time
"We're No Angels" 1955 Classic comedy. Bogart, Aldo Ray, Peter Ustinov and Basil Rathbone. These actors worked very well together. Film format, stage play.
They are probably not obscure enough for this series, but Arsenic And Old Lace and African Queen are some of my favourite classic movies.
This is such a great idea for true film fans. Thanks dude, keep it up please.
I’m looking forward to seeing more from this series!
Please please please talk about the Don Knots catalog of films: Ghost and Mr Chicken, Reluctant Astronaut, etc
Great film and great review. Class
I didn't know you took suggestions for movies to cover. I suggest Baby's Day Out, Good Burger, George of the Jungle, and Dumb and Dumberer (the direct-to-video sequel).
I love this new series. I can recommend:
- The Gold Rush (1925)
- The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
- Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
- A Night at the Opera (1935)
- The Flying Deuces (1939)
- Strangers on a Train (1951)
- The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953)
- It's Always Fair Weather (1955)
There's many great Marx bros. films, but *A Night at the Opera* is their definitive statement of purpose and just a perfect movie.
One of my absolute favorite movie of all time is the oft forgotten Cary Grant flick - Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House. I hope you’ve seen it.
Also, the Thin Man series starring William Powell and Myrna Loy (also in Blandings) is one of the best movie series ever made. Hollywood has been trying to remake them for decades, but it’s never gotten beyond pre-production stage. Anyway, one of my wishes is to see a retrospective done on that amazing series, that many people nowadays don’t seem to talk about.
You should check out George Washington Slept Here (1942) with Jack Benny, actually pre-dates Blandings with roughly the same story. When I first saw it, I thought the Money Pit was more a remake of that than Blandings.
Scarface (1932) pretty well known but more people know of the Pacino one. Also I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932).
My classics favourite are the universal monster movies
A forgotten comedy series was the Thelma Todd and Zasu Pitts series by Hal Roache. Those would be a fun to do a video about
Please do a video on Hellzapoppin! That movie’s a masterpiece! The closest thing there ever was to Tex Avery directing live-action
I was actually coming here to the comments to ask if he'd work on something involving Olsen and Johnson. They were very interesting as a team.
From what I've read as well as my father's recollection, the live show was absolutely nuts! The film is hilarious, but I kinda wish I had a time machine that would get me into the audience for that show.
Sullivan’s Travels. The ending is brilliant.
I hope your series is happening. I'm just discovering your channel. I recently got a bunch of West and Fields films on Blu-Ray. This is one of them. It's not the best from either of the two stars, but it's better than anything you'll see today. The fact that I'm a fan of westerns doesn't hurt, either.
Great idea for the new series, hope you can make more episodes, wish I have something to recommend
This will (Hopefully) be a great series! I'm a big fan of classic films, especially comedies
I'd love it if you did a deep dive into "March of the Wooden Soldiers"!
Fixed Bayonets! From 1951 has a lotta charm
You're channel has really encouraged me to check out more classic films, I've been diving into the silent movie era and really enjoying the finds.
The Kino Classic line has really helped here as well, great to see a company help get more exposure to the classics, just picked up The Golem and Battleship Potemkin today.
A true popcorn classic, and and even BIGGER classic has to be “Oh, God!
Love it! Can't go wrong with The Thin Man series, especially the first movie
This channel is so wonderful
I would love it if you covered The Man Who laughs.
You’ve got to include “Murder He Says” from 1945. It deserves more attention and you would do a great job. Your channel is one of my favs.
I smell Marx Brothers reviews coming and I can't wait
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There's a movie about the "Assassino do Aqueduto", the biggest serial killer of Portugal, which may interest you. It's from 1909, and it's titled "Os Crimes de Diogo Alves".
Incredible idea for a show, I agree these old movies need a further spotlight beyond TCM to reach the younger folks. My personal recommendation would be Auntie Mame, the 1958 version not the Lucille Ball remake.
I've got a suggestion for your next Classics video; 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' from 1949, or indeed any of the Ealing dark comedies of the late 40s and early 50s. They're treasured in the UK, but almost unknown in the US.
What the world needs now
Laughter
I had a good laugh watching your video.
Nice video! I'm liking this new series, can't wait to see more!