There are a zillion great, old films for free on youtube. I wanted to bring them together on one blog for lovers of older films or people who want to learn about film history and see some of the best films ever. When I was younger there was a theater called the Parkway (in Chicago) that showed such films. It was torn down (so it goes). So this blog is kind of my own personal Parkway. djg51qu@gmail.com I will post new films each Saturday.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
What's Up Tiger Lily? 1966 Woody Allen
Early in his career, Woody Allen bought a cheesy Japanese detective film and re-dubbed it in English so that the detectives are searching for a really good egg salad sandwich.
The first three minutes are scenes from the original, undubbed film, then you see a short interview with Woody Allen, and then his dubbed comedy. When I was a kid and I saw this on TV, I thought it was hilarious. If you watch it, I hope you like it.
Special cameo appearance by The Lovin' Spoonful.
Please watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLU_-YMPX7I
Thursday, November 9, 2017
The Snows of Kilimanjaro - Henry King - 1952
Another Henry King and Gregory Peck collaboration - based on a short story by Hemingway of a dying writer who reflects on whether he was true to humanity and his art.
Twelve O'Clock High - 1949 - Henry KIng
This is considered one of the better Hollywood war movies and represents another collaboration between Henry King and Gregory Peck.
It's a fictionalized account of the struggles of American pilots in their daytime bombing campaigns against German industrial centers during World War II. When a very kind and understanding commanding officer cannot seem to handle the demanding responsibilities of leading his men in regard to missions that entail immense emotional stress, pain and hardship, a new commanding officer is brought in to take exactly the opposite approach - he becomes a severe disciplinarian who sets high standards and requires a 'maximum effort' from everyone.
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