One of the most highly successful series of the mid-thirties and early forties was Dr. Kildare, which paired a young Lew Ayres with an older Lionel Barrymore. The clash of generations and an older doctor mentoring a younger one never failed to land. The third movie in the series was 1939's The Secret of Dr. Kildare, … Continue reading It’s All In Your Head
Stage To Screen: The Man Who Came To Dinner
Kaufman and Hart definitely weren't one-hit wonders. In addition to You Can't Take It With You and several other hits, they also co-authored The Man Who Came To Dinner, which came to Broadway in 1939 and then the silver screen in 1942. Oh, this crazy thing. Among other niceties, Billie Burke is again playing a rich socialite who … Continue reading Stage To Screen: The Man Who Came To Dinner
Shore Is Awful
Brother, can you spare a dime? I've been on a John Steinbeck kick lately. In the last couple of months I've read Travels With Charley and Cannery Row (again), plus I have Sweet Thursday and The Pastures of Heaven lined up. I think the man was an absolute genius. We're all aware of one of … Continue reading Shore Is Awful
Taking Up Room 