Tag Archives: spencer tracy

3 things about Raoul Walsh’s ME AND MY GAL

Posted on December 28, 2022 by robchristopher

Me and My Gal [1932] 1. “You’ve got a sweet little disposition. How would you like to go over to the park with me and help me tramp down all the flowers?” 2. A parody of Strange Interlude. 3. Upsetting … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Sam Wood’s WHIPSAW

Posted on September 24, 2022 by robchristopher

Whipsaw [1935] 1. “You act like I’m a cripple or an interior decorator.” 2. He quickly brushes dirt from the windowsill onto her face. 3. She explains that the beauty parlor didn’t meet her standards.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Fred Zinnemann’s THE SEVENTH CROSS

Posted on May 29, 2018 by robchristopher

The Seventh Cross [1944] 1. He spreads his arms and performs a final leap. 2. She gives up her dinner and eats cheese instead. 3. Ants and the sugar bowl. “They can’t kill all the ants.” This really packs a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

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.”

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Walter Lang’s DESK SET

Posted on July 24, 2017 by robchristopher

Desk Set [1957] 1. “You think I’m just an old coat in your closet. That shows how much you know. There’s a constant stream of men in and out of here. I can’t get them out of my hair. See? … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about George Stevens’ WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Posted on July 19, 2017 by robchristopher

Woman of the Year [1942] 1. Passing around the box of flowers. 2. “There’s one thing I want you to understand. You’re practically the only woman I would’ve walked out on last night.” 3. Separating the eggs.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Vincente Minnelli’s FATHER OF THE BRIDE

Posted on December 2, 2013 by robchristopher

Father of the Bride [1950] 1. A circular rack of pipes near his easy chair. 2. “And what would you like–a dozen frozen daiquiris?” 3. Triple pane of Liz in a bridal gown.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment