tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post1915689323448769792..comments2024-03-23T22:04:32.815-04:00Comments on Phyllis Loves Classic Movies: Pre-Code Films: Platinum Blonde (1931)Phylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-63679787318035529602015-04-16T15:52:05.904-04:002015-04-16T15:52:05.904-04:00Thanks for looking! Without Harlow in it, this mov...Thanks for looking! Without Harlow in it, this movie would probably not be known!Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-49385521818843782112015-04-16T04:32:45.597-04:002015-04-16T04:32:45.597-04:00I'm actually in the Harlow camp for this one, ...I'm actually in the Harlow camp for this one, as I think she steals the show from everyone involved despite her rank amateur status. Thanks for the pics and trivia, and thanks for sharing! Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257279322223112273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-12837823808666953622015-04-09T00:09:30.034-04:002015-04-09T00:09:30.034-04:00Glad to make you want to watch it! Will do!Glad to make you want to watch it! Will do!Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-24055825547519303492015-04-08T18:08:00.578-04:002015-04-08T18:08:00.578-04:00Although I love both Capra and Harlow, this is a m...Although I love both Capra and Harlow, this is a movie that I stil haven't found to watch. I knew, though, of Robert Williams' sad fate from a previous reading in the web. Your review sparkled my curiosity a little more, thanks.<br />Don't forget to read my contribution to the blogathon! :) <br />Cheers!<br />Le<br />http://www.criticaretro.blogspot.com.br/2015/04/levada-forca-story-of-temple-drake-1933.htmlLêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-53366017783603171592015-04-05T10:29:52.744-04:002015-04-05T10:29:52.744-04:00Same here! Thanks for reading!!Same here! Thanks for reading!!Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-46084611908500580412015-04-05T10:29:24.236-04:002015-04-05T10:29:24.236-04:00I'll have to put "Born to Be Bad" on...I'll have to put "Born to Be Bad" on my 'to watch' list! Thanks so much for reading!Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-68923830023855654002015-04-05T10:28:37.111-04:002015-04-05T10:28:37.111-04:00My first thought after watching the film was why h...My first thought after watching the film was why hadn't I seen him in any other films and then I proceeded to look him up.<br /><br />I really enjoy watching Young in her earlier films - so different from her later ones.<br /><br />It only came up once :) I've been having trouble with my internet for a few days and keep having to re-type my comments :/<br /><br />Thanks so much for looking!!Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-48692538185466589562015-04-04T10:49:15.991-04:002015-04-04T10:49:15.991-04:00I saw this film because Harlow was in it and came ...I saw this film because Harlow was in it and came away very impressed with Loretta Young. Great choice for the blogathon and thanks for the tip of the hat to Mr. Williams.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-60343966166201076742015-04-03T18:41:09.391-04:002015-04-03T18:41:09.391-04:00I'm happy you covered this as it's one of ...I'm happy you covered this as it's one of my favourite pre-codes... but perhaps I'm biased as I'm a big fan of Harlow and Young. I love the latter in Born To Be Bad too, and Harlow just seems to bring that special something to every role!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-76439250233512787712015-04-03T06:44:23.287-04:002015-04-03T06:44:23.287-04:00I love Williams in this - so much energy. You wond...I love Williams in this - so much energy. You wonder if he would have been a big star if he had lived. I also think both Harlow and Young are great. I love Young's down-to-earth newspaperwoman character and the whole newspaper background. This is my second attempt at posting this comment, so apologies if it turns up twice! Enjoyed your piece. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688113363803443338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-68397403656627816062015-04-01T22:24:33.798-04:002015-04-01T22:24:33.798-04:00I know! As soon as I was done watching the movie I...I know! As soon as I was done watching the movie I looked Williams up, wondering why I had never seen him before! I was sad when I learned why. He brought realism to the part.<br /><br />Thanks for hosting!Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-6109290709850994012015-04-01T22:22:28.976-04:002015-04-01T22:22:28.976-04:00I am a recent fan of Harlow. The first film I saw ...I am a recent fan of Harlow. The first film I saw her in was "Libeled Lady," then "Wife vs. Secretary" and then this one. Since then I've seen several more, mostly her later ones. <br /><br />You're welcome! Thanks for looking! :)Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-40119575624115880742015-04-01T20:43:51.926-04:002015-04-01T20:43:51.926-04:00I'm so glad that you selected this film -- it ...I'm so glad that you selected this film -- it is one of my favorite pre-Codes. I simply cannot watch Robert Williams too many times -- what a talent he had. And his scene with Harlow about the garters is one of the most delightful things I've seen in the movies. It makes me smile every time. Thanks so much for your contribution to the blogathon! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-89506106061191835772015-04-01T14:25:04.698-04:002015-04-01T14:25:04.698-04:00Frank McHugh is a great example! I was trying to t...Frank McHugh is a great example! I was trying to think of who to compare him to but no names came to mind. <br /><br />"Call of the Wild" is on my 'to watch' list.Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-68520210356799692832015-04-01T08:10:12.293-04:002015-04-01T08:10:12.293-04:00I'm another one who hasn't seen this film ...I'm another one who hasn't seen this film and, like a previous commenter said, I have to because Jean Harlow's in it.<br /><br />Thanks for including all the info about Robert Williams, including Christopher Plummers' thoughts. I knew nothing about him! Will be streaming this movie soon. :)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-57215256672027608512015-04-01T08:06:35.522-04:002015-04-01T08:06:35.522-04:00Yes, you're right, Williams would have been a ...Yes, you're right, Williams would have been a good sidekick, much like Frank McHugh. I've seen many Loretta Young pictures and try to always catch them when I can. She's great in Call of the Wild (1935) with Clark Gable. Loretta Young is very alluring in many Pre-Code films.Jim Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09953679196185650753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-47369429672496255302015-03-31T21:11:00.112-04:002015-03-31T21:11:00.112-04:00I personally really liked Williams performance. I...I personally really liked Williams performance. I think he would have done a little better in the later screwball comedies though. And I agree he's a different leading man. I think he would be better as the 'sidekick.' Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-53787803746420285272015-03-31T21:08:41.353-04:002015-03-31T21:08:41.353-04:00Before this I had only seen Young in "The Bis...Before this I had only seen Young in "The Bishop's Wife." I like her better young though (though pun intended).Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726532398377237606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-44476681922031008932015-03-31T20:40:05.827-04:002015-03-31T20:40:05.827-04:00Haven't seen this, and have to since Harlow is...Haven't seen this, and have to since Harlow is in it:) I've never been much of a fan of Young's. I always find her a bit dull...It's possible I haven't seen her in the right thing yet. Leahcarygrantwonteatyou.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113307554617254662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603100249483133100.post-72077985737964510532015-03-31T17:30:29.199-04:002015-03-31T17:30:29.199-04:00I've seen this one - and it isn't bad. Rob...I've seen this one - and it isn't bad. Robert Williams is a little weird though. His wise-ass persona didn't quite work as a leading man though. He seemed more goofy than smart.Jim Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09953679196185650753noreply@blogger.com