#jo swerling

[mariocki]

Behind the Mask (1932)

"You know, the next time I get shot, I'm coming right to you. It's a pleasure."

"Oh, I'd do the same for any animal that was injured."

"Ouch!"

"Did I hurt you?"

"Not the arm - what you said!"

[doyouknowthismusical]

Do you know Guys & Dolls (1950) ?

Yes, I’ve been in it/worked on it

Yes, I’ve seen it

Yes, I’ve listened to it

No, but I’ve heard of it

No, never heard of it

Voting ended onNov 28, 2023

[gregorygalloway]

Lifeboat premiered in New York City on 11 January 1944, before limited release at the end of the month.

Alfred Hitchcock came up with the idea for the film and approached Ernest Hemingway and other writers to help write the script. He was repeatedly turned down until John Steinbeck agreed. Steinbeck wrote an unpublished story based on the idea, and Hitchcock and Harry Sylvester wrote a short story based on the same idea, which was published in Collier's on 13 November 1943. Hitchcock then brought on other writers to develop the script, including his wife Alma and Ben Hecht. Jo Swerling received the screen credit (although Steinbeck's name appeared prominently in promotions and the theatrical poster). Steinbeck was so unhappy with the finished film that he asked for his name to be removed from all mentions.

Lifeboat received harsh criticism when it was first released, mainly for what many saw as its sympathetic depiction of the Nazis, stereotypical characterization of a person of color, and perceived criticism of the Americans and British characters. Many reviewers did not think it was a suitable film to be made, let alone seen, during wartime (Hitchcock argued that the theme of the film was that the Allies needed to stop their needless bickering and work together to win the war), and the Office of War Information recommended that the film not be distributed overseas. The studio then decided to limit its release in the US and the film was a box office disappointment.

Lifeboat was nominated for 3 Academy Awards - Best Director, Best Story (Steinbeck), and Best Cinematography (Glen MacWilliams, who had replaced an ill Arthur Miller).

[adaptationsdaily]

tyrone power in blood and sand (1941)

[genevieveetguy]

- He said "Aren't you going to kill me?" - "Aren't you going to kill me?" What are you gonna do with people like that?

Lifeboat, Alfred Hitchcock (1944)

[tcmparty]

@tcmparty live tweet schedule for the week beginning Monday, May 11, 2020. Look for us on Twitter…watch and tweet along…remember to add #TCMParty to your tweets so everyone can find them :) All times are Eastern.

Thursday, May 14 at 8:00 p.m. THE WHOLE TOWN’S TALKING (1935) A gangster hides from the law by trading places with a mild-mannered double.

Saturday, May 16 at 8:00 p.m. THE GENERAL (1927) A Confederate engineer fights to save his train and his girlfriend from the Union army.

[sesiondemadrugada]

Leave Her to Heaven (John M. Stahl, 1945).

[musicalsorwhatever]

“Luck Be a Lady” is the sixteenth song in the 1950 musical Guys and Dolls. The show featured music and lyrics by Frank Loesser (How to Succeed...) and a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows (How to Succeed...) based on the works of Damon Runyon. The original production was nominated for and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. This song is performed by Robert Alda as Sky Masterson.