1941 has always seemed like the calm before the storm to me in terms of how the war was playing out, at least for America, which was rather insulated. Europe was mostly taken over by the Nazis, Japan was greedily eyeing the various parts of Asia, and Hitler stupidly decided to invade Russia in Operation … Continue reading During World War Two: 1941 Movie Recs
Joseph Cotten and the Mercury Players
Mr. Cotten, I presume. Joseph Cotten was an unusual actor. Sure, he was handsome and funny and could play a variety of roles, but he was also a late bloomer. Born in 1905, he didn't make his stage debut until 1930 and his film debut in 1938. The latter is due, of course, to a … Continue reading Joseph Cotten and the Mercury Players
Taking Up Room 