tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post4315902127255434955..comments2024-03-24T04:12:24.783-04:00Comments on A PERSON IN THE DARK: The Cinemascope Blogathon: Move Over Darling (and Cary, Irene, Marilyn, Dean and you, too, Enoch Arden)FlickChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-37019359494368353102015-03-22T03:39:49.990-04:002015-03-22T03:39:49.990-04:00I had a crush on Doris Day when I was way too youn...I had a crush on Doris Day when I was way too young to be thinking about such things. But she's always been a favorite, and this movie and others are always fun to watch. I really like her early ones too where she sings. Thanks for the post FlickChick.Christian Esquevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442827724576856379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-1148363807518876952015-03-16T18:22:33.395-04:002015-03-16T18:22:33.395-04:00Ahhh Thelma Ritter, let me count the ways in which...Ahhh Thelma Ritter, let me count the ways in which love thee! This film is so steeped in Hollywood history it's almost impossible to watch it objectively. There's something so charmingly kitsch about it, from the wardrobe to the scenes at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-67532157836375236442015-03-15T19:04:48.829-04:002015-03-15T19:04:48.829-04:00I adore all of Doris's early 60s comedies. Thi...I adore all of Doris's early 60s comedies. This pairing with James Garner isn't quite as sharp as THE THRILL OF IT ALL, but it's still very funny (I especially like the casting of Chuck Connors). It would have quite a different movie with Dean Martin and Lee Remick!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-83438484385205783702015-03-14T16:00:39.241-04:002015-03-14T16:00:39.241-04:00I know exactly what you mean about a warm-hug-kind...I know exactly what you mean about a warm-hug-kind-of-movie, and this sounds like one of them. On paper a movie like this sounds a bit ridiculous, but it's the performances that make it so enjoyable. (It looks like Doris has a pretty fabulous wardrobe, too!)<br /><br />Thanks for recommending this. I've added it to my ever-growing Must Watch List. :)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-73445563645701754102015-03-14T14:29:41.764-04:002015-03-14T14:29:41.764-04:00Rich - I have always thought her to be one of the ...Rich - I have always thought her to be one of the most under rated of stars. There really isn't much she can't do - for my money she is right behind Judy Garland in that category. Please do revisit Doris. She didn't always get the best material, but she always gave 100%.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-50355034849504630912015-03-14T14:28:34.246-04:002015-03-14T14:28:34.246-04:00Thank you, Judy - yes - it's quite a lovely lo...Thank you, Judy - yes - it's quite a lovely looking film - both stars and scenery don't get much prettier.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-60047473404815663012015-03-14T14:28:01.324-04:002015-03-14T14:28:01.324-04:00Cw - you are s right about Polly. She had me at th...Cw - you are s right about Polly. She had me at the bracelet.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-17974377879128962302015-03-14T14:27:43.344-04:002015-03-14T14:27:43.344-04:00Thanks Becky - and thanks for hosting - lots of fu...Thanks Becky - and thanks for hosting - lots of fun on this one!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-86319963157971535992015-03-14T14:25:15.629-04:002015-03-14T14:25:15.629-04:00Between this post and Aurora's post on Love Me...Between this post and Aurora's post on Love Me oe Leave Me, I can see that some reevaluation of Doris Day might be required on my part. I never thought much of her beyond being a song & dance chick, but there's obviously quite a bit of love for her, and I should know - one of my mother's all-time favorite songs is 'Que Sera Sera'!<br /><br />Nice post. Thanks for joining the blogathon.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-86203014814875036962015-03-14T13:03:09.259-04:002015-03-14T13:03:09.259-04:00I saw this many years ago on TV in pan and scan, a...I saw this many years ago on TV in pan and scan, and had no idea it was made in CinemaScope - must pay a return visit! I do remember how much fun it is and how good Garner and Day are together. Enjoyed your take on this! Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688113363803443338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-19223264843798294742015-03-14T11:15:57.300-04:002015-03-14T11:15:57.300-04:00Fond though I am of Doris and Jim, and I am devote...Fond though I am of Doris and Jim, and I am devoted, I feel that Polly Bergen totally steals this movie right out from under them. The whole thing is a lot of fun.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-89647489607209871962015-03-13T23:43:54.412-04:002015-03-13T23:43:54.412-04:00You know, fluff is usually not my cup of tea, but ...You know, fluff is usually not my cup of tea, but when it is this good, as definitely was the original, I just love it! My other favorite Doris Day movie is "Pillow Talk" ... You have a picture of the hilarious elevator scene ... I have never forgotten Cary Grant doing the big lean as the door closed -- I think that was an iconic movie laugh! Garner and Day are so cute in this, and of course I agree about the dear Thelma Ritter. It's also such a pretty movie with the beauty of Cinemascope ... Wonderful review of a wonderful movie, Chick!<br />ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.com