The first time I saw John Garfield on film I was completely blown away by his performance and became an instant fan. I had to learn more about this sullen and enigmatic man who never seemed to be on top.
Out of his 34 acting credits, Garfield is probably best known for his role in the Classic Film Noir The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946). He appeared in several other noir films, as well as some classic WWII films, like Destination Tokyo (1943) with Cary Grant. He was also in the Academy Award winning film Gentleman's Agreement (1947) which is currently on Netflix.
Since John Garfield's birthday is March 4th, I thought it would be the perfect time to host a Blogathon in his honor and see how many other Garfield fans are out there (or to introduce him to others). Here's how to join:
1. Choose a topic (film, life story, relationship with, favorite films, his work with the Hollywood Canteen, etc.) and let me know in the comments. Be sure to include the link to your blog. I will allow up to two posts on the same topic. You can find a list of his films here.
2. The event will run from the 3rd to the 5th. Publish your post before or on those days and leave the link to your post either here or on the post I set up once the Blogathon starts.
3. Choose a banner below and display it on your blog to help spread the word!
Roster:
Phyllis Loves Classic Movies: Tribute post & John Garfield Imaginary Movie
The Flapper Dame: The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
Caftan Woman: The Breaking Point (1950)
Finding Franchot: John Garfield and Franchot Tone's Group Theatre History
The Wonderful World of Cinema: Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
Back to Golden Days: John Garfield's involvement in the HUAC hearings and his subsequent blacklisting
Musings of a Classic Film Addict: Between Two Worlds (1944)
Realweegiemidget Reviews: He Ran All The Way (1952)
Silver Screenings: Destination Tokyo (1943)
Taking Up Room: Air Force (1943), Between Two Worlds (1944), & Pride of the Marines (1945)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You: Nobody Lives Forever (1946)
In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood: Dust Be My Destiny (1939)
Mike's Take On The Movies: He Ran All The Way (1952)
Old Hollywood Films: Humoresque (1946)
B Noir Detour: They Made Me a Criminal (1939)
Crimson Kimono: The Fallen Sparrow (1943)
Hello! I would Love to do The Postman Always rings twice! I need to re watch that movie! my blog for your convience! https://theflapperdamefilm.wordpress.com/ Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! I've been needing to rewatch it too ;) I also just ordered a Garfield bio off thriftbooks :)
DeleteI would like to contribute a piece on The Breaking Point for your blogathon.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! Been wanting to watch that one as I caught the end of it on TCM once. Love Patricia Neal's quote about the back of his neck ;)
DeleteMay I cover John Garfield and Franchot Tone's Group Theatre History? Also, I noticed your banners for the blogathon have 2016 on them, but it'll actually be 2017 then. thanks!
ReplyDeleteHow embarrassing... Thanks for letting me know! I made the banners several months ago :/
DeleteGreat topic! Thanks for joining!
I totally understand. I typically write the previous year until about March so I'm surprised I caught it! :)
DeleteHi! :) I'd like to write about Gentleman's Agreement :)
ReplyDeleteMy blog is The Wonderful World of Cinema
https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com
Great movie!! Thanks for joining :)
DeleteHi Phyl! I'd like to write about John Garfield's involvement in the HUAC hearings and his subsequent blacklisting. Would that be okay?
ReplyDelete-Cátia. xo
Back to Golden Days (http://back-to-golden-days.blogspot.pt/)
Awesome topic!!! Can't wait to read your post! Thanks for joining!!
DeleteI'll happily write about Humoresque (1946), please!
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Yay! Great choice!!
DeleteI've been wanting to watch more of John's films for a long time and consider him such a great actor! This is the perfect chance, so sign me up for Between Two Worlds (1944), please! My blog is Musings of a Classic Film Addict at https://annsblyth.wordpress.com/ . Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! Glad you can join :)
DeleteCan I also review The Postman Always Rings Twice Thanks, Gill from Realweegiemidget Reviews, https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeleteGot you down. Thanks for joining!!
DeleteNo problem - looking forward to seeing this, loved the Jack Nicholson remake so really interested to see this one x
DeleteI haven't seen the Nicholson one but this one is definitely a classic :)
DeleteHi, sorry can't do this film - thought I'd a copy of it but itsthe Jack Nicholson one - can I do He Ray All the Way instead, managed to track down a copy? Sorry for being a pain, Gill from Realweegiemidget Reviews x https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/
DeleteSorry I forgot to answer you yesterday! Either one you want to do is fine. I'll put you down for He Ran All the Way. And people who have joined my blogathons are never a pain 😊
DeleteThanks for being so understanding - too many good films out there!
DeleteHello! Great idea for a blogathon. Can you put me down for Destination Tokyo?
ReplyDeleteI'm at: https://silverscreenings.org
Thanks for joining!! Great choice!!
DeleteHi again! This looks fun. I'd like to write about Air Force, Between Two Worlds, and Pride of the Marines, if that's all right. My site is http://takinguproom.wordpress.com (Sorry if this message comes through more than once. I'm still getting the hang of commenting on Blogger sites.) :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome! Looking forward to all three!! Pride of the Marines is one of the ones I haven't seen yet so looking forward to that one!
DeleteCool, thanks! Pride of the Marines is a little hard to find, but it's a treat.
DeleteJust found out today TCM is showing it later this month! Can't wait to watch it!!
DeleteHow about Nobody Lives Forever? carygrantwonteatyou.com?
ReplyDeleteLove. That. Movie. Thanks for joining!!
DeleteGreat!
DeleteHey Laura,
ReplyDeleteI've finally decided on what I want to write about for this. Put me down for "Dust Be My Destiny". I haven't seen it as yet, but it sounds intriguing.
Awesome! I haven't seen that one either but I want to :)
DeleteHello. Love to do a piece on He Ran All The Way. Mike's Take On The Movies
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Love that movie!! Thanks for joining!!!
DeleteHello, I would like to write about Humoresque for Old Hollywood Films.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Fantastic choice! Thanks for joining!!
DeleteMy all time favorite actor...bar NONE!! Looking forward to your blog. A few years ago I had lunch in NYC at the Warwick Hotel with some John Garfield fans and John's daughter Julie...what a time we had. I will share some memories during your blog!
ReplyDeleteHe was a truly amazing actor and blows me away with every performance. How lucky!!! I would love to have been there!! Looking forward to your memories! Do you have a blog? If not, you are more than welcome to do a guest post here!
DeletePhyl how do I get into the blog...as I have every Garfield film on tape or DVD...plus numerous books on his life. Someone needs to make a movie on his life...its the perfect rags to rich's story!
DeleteIf you would like to write a guest post, you can type it up and email it to me and I will post it here on my blog during the Blogathon. My email is solidmoonlight@gmail.com.
DeleteHis life would make a fascinating movie!! I noticed recently Mark Wahlberg looks a liitle like Garfield :)
I'd like to cover John Garfield and Maureen O'Hara in THE FALLEN SPARROW (1943)
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Great choice!!! Thanks for joining :)
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