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Archive for October 10th, 2008

History lessons from Hollywood

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The early 1930s were a terrible time for America, but oddly enough, they were a great time for motion pictures. Two weeks ago, I posted a Depression-themed musical number from GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933, but the film geeks over at Gawker.com have done me one better and provided clips from “20 Movies About the First Great Depression to Watch During the Sequel.” Check ‘em out here.

They finish with a listing for GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933, but mistakenly repeat the clip from Charles Bronson’s HARD TIMES. Here’s the clip I think they meant to include…

Friday Morning Videos: CAT PEOPLE

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Here’s a classic bit of cinematical misdirection from the 1942 horror classic CAT PEOPLE, directed by Jacques Tourneur and produced by the legendary Val Lewton. The set-up: All-American gal Alice (Jane Randolph) is walking alone through Central Park, and she might — or might not — be followed by exotic beauty Irena (Simone Simon) who might — or might not — have the ability to turn into a panther.

The effect at the end was so successful that it became known as a “bus” (you’ll see why), and Lewton used similiar jolts in his other films.


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