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3 things about George Cukor’s THE WOMEN

Posted on May 18, 2023 by robchristopher

The Women [1939] 1. Glam cowgirl duds. 2. Scratching her back.. 3. “May I suggest, if you’re dressing to please Stephen, not that one. He doesn’t like such obvious effects.” “Thanks for the tip. But when anything I wear doesn’t … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Cukor’s HOLIDAY

Posted on December 19, 2020 by robchristopher

Holiday [1938] 1. Drinking champagne out of a trophy. 2. The way Lew Ayers says, “I’ll be–here.” 3. She closes her eyes and presses an elevator button.

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3 things about George Cukor’s A STAR IS BORN

Posted on June 8, 2019 by robchristopher

A Star Is Born [1954] 1. She kisses him first. 2. A tiny, squelched “no.” 3. Spanish musical troupe rehearsing backstage. 3 other things.

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3 things about George Cukor’s A LIFE OF HER OWN

Posted on May 28, 2019 by robchristopher

A Life of Her Own [1950] 1. Their song is “Invitation.” 2. “She exists and her name is Nora. And that’s all I know about her.” 3. A gimmick that never caught on: cocktail lounges featuring a roving ventriloquist who … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Cukor’s KEEPER OF THE FLAME

Posted on August 4, 2018 by robchristopher

Keeper of the Flame [1943] 1. A junior-sized football. 2. “But I didn’t warn him. Because it came to me. A clean death in the rain was the best thing that could happen to Robert Forrest.” 3. Smoke swirling around … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Cukor’s PAT AND MIKE

Posted on May 15, 2018 by robchristopher

Pat and Mike [1952] 1. Changing into a skirt in the back seat of an open convertible. 2. Alfalfa as a busboy. 3. “I can’t handle this in my head. It rocks me.”

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3 things about George Cukor’s SYLVIA SCARLETT

Posted on March 26, 2017 by robchristopher

Sylvia Scarlett [1935] 1. At certain moments Hepburn looks exactly like Low-era David Bowie! 2. Gymnastic rings in his living room. She sidles over and hoists herself onto them. 3. “You’re acting like a pig!” “It’s a pig’s world.”

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3 things about George Cukor’s THE WOMEN

Posted on November 25, 2015 by robchristopher

The Women [1939] 1. “She’s got those eyes that run up and down a man like a searchlight.” 2. Cigarettes and bubble bath. 3. “Get me a bromide! And put some gin in it.”

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3 things about George Cukor’s THE PHILADELPHIA STORY

Posted on February 24, 2014 by robchristopher

The Philadelphia Story [1940] 1. A belted swimming robe. Only the belt fastens with a clasp. 2. “C.K. Dexter Haven, I would like to talk to you.” “Well, let’s go in the talking room.” 3. Can’t quite seem to get … Continue reading →

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