@El Loro posted:

The third one is the one with Orson Welles. Also in that is in an uncredited role is Patrick Macnee who can be seen very briefly - 1 hour 23 minutes Welles and a young woman are dancing, he says "why can't we enjoy ourselves" but then a woman in a black dress and Macnee in uniform stand up to walk towards them - he's seen for a split second at 1 hour 23 minutes 58 seconds.

Yes. I spotted him ..Very Briefly as you say.

It's just as well some dreams don't come true hey El
Alan was Owen in this one.

I can see why you said they're like stories from 'Tales of the Unexpected'
I think the first one was my preferred story out of the three.

@slimfern posted:

Yes. I spotted him ..Very Briefly as you say.

It's just as well some dreams don't come true hey El
Alan was Owen in this one.

I can see why you said they're like stories from 'Tales of the Unexpected'
I think the first one was my preferred story out of the three.

The first one was my preferred story as well and the most imaginative of the three.

A rather interesting detailed look at the film is worth reading:
https://www.criterion.com/curr...hree-cases-of-murder
And the reviewer mentions at the end that Wendy Toye, who directed the first one, directed at the end of her career an episode of "Tales of the Unexpected"

Night night, sleep well, sweet dreams Buddies

night EL slim moonsieee

Good morning everyone

A sunny day here and quite warm. Friday could be the warmest day of the year but below the heatwave threshold.

I hope everyone has a good day

Good morning Buddies

A bright and sometimes sunny start to the day here. The forecast is, fine and dry, with sunny spells

Have a great day everyone

@El Loro posted:

The first one was my preferred story as well and the most imaginative of the three.

A rather interesting detailed look at the film is worth reading:
https://www.criterion.com/curr...hree-cases-of-murder
And the reviewer mentions at the end that Wendy Toye, who directed the first one, directed at the end of her career an episode of "Tales of the Unexpected"

Who also choreographed a ballet at 10 years old

@slimfern posted:

Who also choreographed a ballet at 10 years old

Wendy Toye worked on a number of films as choreographer before moving to directing.

The most memorable would be as the dance instructor (uncredited) behind this scene from "The Thief of Baghdad" (1940). That's Mary Morris by the way and the costume was designed by John Armstrong.

@El Loro posted:

Wendy Toye worked on a number of films as choreographer before moving to directing.

The most memorable would be as the dance instructor (uncredited) behind this scene from "The Thief of Baghdad" (1940). That's Mary Morris by the way and the costume was designed by John Armstrong.

I know she's under a spell, but, she's not very nice is she

@slimfern posted:

I know she's under a spell, but, she's not very nice is she

Considering the production problems with "The Thief of Bagdad" it's remarkable that just a good film was made. The first director Ludwig Berger was replaced by Michael Powell. Then the war broke out, Powell and others were reassigned to make a propaganda film (The Lion has wings). Production was moved from the UK to the USA and Tim Whelan continued with the film as director. Various other people were also involved with directing (Alexander Korda, Zoltan Korda and William Cameron Menzies).
Although it's know known who directed what, I consider that it must be Michael Powell who had the most significant impact on the film as none of the others made other films with  such imagination (The Red Shoes and Black Narcissus for instance).
William Cameron Menzies did direct "Things to Come" in 1936, the first major British science fiction film. I did see it years ago and found it boring.

@El Loro posted:

Considering the production problems with "The Thief of Bagdad" it's remarkable that just a good film was made. The first director Ludwig Berger was replaced by Michael Powell. Then the war broke out, Powell and others were reassigned to make a propaganda film (The Lion has wings). Production was moved from the UK to the USA and Tim Whelan continued with the film as director. Various other people were also involved with directing (Alexander Korda, Zoltan Korda and William Cameron Menzies).
Although it's know known who directed what, I consider that it must be Michael Powell who had the most significant impact on the film as none of the others made other films with  such imagination (The Red Shoes and Black Narcissus for instance).
William Cameron Menzies did direct "Things to Come" in 1936, the first major British science fiction film. I did see it years ago and found it boring.

I won't watch that one then El

@slimfern posted:

I won't watch that one then El

Herbert George Wells wrote the screenplay from his novel "Things to Come"
I think most people prefer his other science fiction writings made into films more interesting - "War of the Worlds", "The Time Machine", "The Invisible Man" etc.
Of course he wrote other novels such as Kipps (filmed in 1941 - Michael Redgrave) (also the source for the musical "Half a Sixpence") and "The History of Mr Polly".

He also wrote the novel "The Island of Dr, Moreau". That was filmed in 1932 as "Island of Lost Souls" with Charles Laughton as Dr. Moreau. That was rejected by the British Board of Censors as it was then. It remained banned in this country until 1958 when it was passed with cuts with an "X" certificate. To show how things have changed, it's got a PG certificate in 2011. I think the BBFC might revise that upwards if it was to be recertified now). The film is a horror film about experimenting on humans and animals. I did see it on television years ago and don't want to see it again

Night night, sleep well, sweet dreams Buddies

night EL slim moonsieee

Good morning everyone

Sunny and quite warm here, could get to 29/30° on Friday afternoon but back to 20° on Saturday.

I hope everyone has a good day

@El Loro posted:

Herbert George Wells wrote the screenplay from his novel "Things to Come"
I think most people prefer his other science fiction writings made into films more interesting - "War of the Worlds", "The Time Machine", "The Invisible Man" etc.
Of course he wrote other novels such as Kipps (filmed in 1941 - Michael Redgrave) (also the source for the musical "Half a Sixpence") and "The History of Mr Polly".

He also wrote the novel "The Island of Dr, Moreau". That was filmed in 1932 as "Island of Lost Souls" with Charles Laughton as Dr. Moreau. That was rejected by the British Board of Censors as it was then. It remained banned in this country until 1958 when it was passed with cuts with an "X" certificate. To show how things have changed, it's got a PG certificate in 2011. I think the BBFC might revise that upwards if it was to be recertified now). The film is a horror film about experimenting on humans and animals. I did see it on television years ago and don't want to see it again

I've seen the beginning of 'The Island of Dr, Moreau'...it was pretty gruesome
It's certainly not a film I would bother to see through to the end.
It should definitely be at least an 'X' rating

'Half a Sixpence' on the other hand , is a lovely little musical, which I've seen a handful of times

@slimfern posted:

I've seen the beginning of 'The Island of Dr, Moreau'...it was pretty gruesome
It's certainly not a film I would bother to see through to the end.
It should definitely be at least an 'X' rating

'Half a Sixpence' on the other hand , is a lovely little musical, which I've seen a handful of times

I certainly prefer "Half a Sixpence" to any of the Dr. Moreau films

There's an obscure short film made in 1924 called "They forgot to read the directions" so silent. It was made privately so not for cinema audiences. It can be seen on the BFI site. The film's attitudes are unacceptable so I wouldn't watch the film as such. However if you move the timing pointer to 5 minutes you can see the Rev. Jeremiah Honeydew walking in, taking off his top hat and sitting down. That is H. G. Wells in his one film appearance.
https://player.bfi.org.uk/free...rections-1924-online

@El Loro posted:

I certainly prefer "Half a Sixpence" to any of the Dr. Moreau films

There's an obscure short film made in 1924 called "They forgot to read the directions" so silent. It was made privately so not for cinema audiences. It can be seen on the BFI site. The film's attitudes are unacceptable so I wouldn't watch the film as such. However if you move the timing pointer to 5 minutes you can see the Rev. Jeremiah Honeydew walking in, taking off his top hat and sitting down. That is H. G. Wells in his one film appearance.
https://player.bfi.org.uk/free...rections-1924-online

Playing a 'Man of God'...admired by the ladies

Good afternoon Buddies

A sunny and quite warm day here. An expected high of 24 degree

Have a great day everyone

@slimfern posted:

Playing a 'Man of God'...admired by the ladies

and the "script" was written by "Rebecca West" who had an long term affair with Wells

@El Loro posted:

and the "script" was written by "Rebecca West" who had an long term affair with Wells

as in an extra-marital affair?

@slimfern posted:

as in an extra-marital affair?

per the wiki article on "Rebecca West" (that was the pseudonym she adopted and is generally referred to by that name):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_West

@Rocking Ros Rose chances are that you haven't heard of a British composer by the name of Helen Ostafew.
Here's two links to Youtube, firstly to some religious choral work from 2/3 years ago:
https://www.youtube.com/channe...cZleSeEGJi9sw/videos
and, secondly, a couple of new secular choral works which was played on Radio 3 over the last couple of days:
https://www.youtube.com/channe...ZXTXykFiPQ98z_CNRYlQ

@El Loro posted:

per the wiki article on "Rebecca West" (that was the pseudonym she adopted and is generally referred to by that name):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_West

Both married

Talented woman with a pen though by all accounts

@slimfern posted:

Both married

Talented woman with a pen though by all accounts

The best known film from one of her books is "The Return of the Soldier" made in 1982 with some well known British actors:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084590
That notes that this was the first film to be rated as a PG by the BBFC (in place of the old A certificate).

@El Loro posted:

The best known film from one of her books is "The Return of the Soldier" made in 1982 with some well known British actors:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084590
That notes that this was the first film to be rated as a PG by the BBFC (in place of the old A certificate).

Have you seen it El?
Having watched that snippet, I don't think I would watch the whole film if I'm honest.
Some good actors as you say, though not among my favourites

@slimfern posted:

Have you seen it El?
Having watched that snippet, I don't think I would watch the whole film if I'm honest.
Some good actors as you say, though not among my favourites

No, I haven't seen the film. I assume it's been on television at some time over the years but it's not one which has much appeal to me.
Julie Christie became known from a BBC science fiction series called "A for Andromeda" back in 1961. It was highly regarded as being serious sf. Other than the last episode, the series is lost. (there was a sequel and it was remade but she wasn't in those).

Here's a still from the series (Christie isn't in it). If you recognise the woman seated, that's Mary Morris who you saw in my clip yesterday

@El Loro posted:

No, I haven't seen the film. I assume it's been on television at some time over the years but it's not one which has much appeal to me.
Julie Christie became known from a BBC science fiction series called "A for Andromeda" back in 1961. It was highly regarded as being serious sf. Other than the last episode, the series is lost. (there was a sequel and it was remade but she wasn't in those).

Here's a still from the series (Christie isn't in it). If you recognise the woman seated, that's Mary Morris who you saw in my clip yesterday

The painted lady with many arms and evil on her mind?

The woman standing up looks a bit like Julie Christie

@slimfern posted:

The painted lady with many arms and evil on her mind?

The woman standing up looks a bit like Julie Christie

Yes, the painted lady

That's not Julie Christie standing up, I think it's an actress by the name of Patricia Kneale.

In that series Christie looked like this:

Night night, sleep well, sweet dreams Buddies

@El Loro posted:

@Rocking Ros Rose chances are that you haven't heard of a British composer by the name of Helen Ostafew.
Here's two links to Youtube, firstly to some religious choral work from 2/3 years ago:
https://www.youtube.com/channe...cZleSeEGJi9sw/videos
and, secondly, a couple of new secular choral works which was played on Radio 3 over the last couple of days:
https://www.youtube.com/channe...ZXTXykFiPQ98z_CNRYlQ

EL loved all these espescially Agnus Dei by Helen Ostafew and the secular choral works were absolutely stunning -loved them thank you EL

night EL slim Moons

Good morning everyone

Sunny here at present, warmer than yesterday, tomorrow forecast to get to a high of 29°.

I hope everyone has a good day

@Rocking Ros Rose posted:

EL loved all these espescially Agnus Dei by Helen Ostafew and the secular choral works were absolutely stunning -loved them thank you EL

Thanks

Helen Ostafew's "Endymion" is her choral adaptation of Longfellow's poem of that name. Here's a link to the lyrics of that:
https://www.helenostafew.com/endymion

@Rocking Ros Rose Helen Ostafew is part of the World Choir for Peace. A link to their Youtube list of videos:
https://www.youtube.com/channe...J_6pC05fIdb6A/videos
There's one which stands out, the John Rutter "A Ukrainian Prayer" which is unforgettably powerful

Good morning Buddies

Hot sunny start to the day here, though light cloud has moved in for now

Have a great day everyone

Potentially a significant legal claim in this country relating to users of iphones:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61823512

@El Loro posted:

Potentially a significant legal claim in this country relating to users of iphones:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61823512

@Moonie posted:

Not talking about huge amounts though, about £30 per user

@El Loro posted:

Not talking about huge amounts though, about £30 per user

Still, £30 is £30 isn’t it El?