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In Name Only (1939)
I had one problem with the script.
It's the scene where Grant's character shows Maida (Kay Francis) the incriminating letter stating her love for former lover, David, and admitting she only married Grant for his money and social status. Why in the world would he ever allow himself to hand it over to Maida fully aware she might destroy it (which she did by ripping it in pieces)? All he had to do was share the letter with his parents so they'd understand his present feelings towards his wife. Though, I'm fully aware it would've brought an end to the movie in its first half hour. Yet I'd still recommend the movie for the fine performances of the three leads. The only other movie I'd seen Lombard in previously was TWENTIETH CENTURY where I was truly impressed by her performance. Now I'm in search of all her movies available.
Holiday Inn: The New Irving Berlin Musical - Live (2017)
A most enjoyable holiday classic
For those who gave it a low score, what exactly did you expect? Were you a fan of the original film and found this stage adaptation lacking? Just the audience's extended applause after musical numbers (especially "Shaking the Blues Away") lets the viewer know that a theatre audience of over a thousand people found it most enjoyable. All the leads are excellent with a special shout out to Corbin Bleu.
The Blu-ray version of the 1942 film HOLIDAY INN has been expertly colorized and has never looked better. For those who prefer it in black and white, a DVD of the original version is included. Plus as an extra added bonus, there is also a Blu-ray version of the 2017 Broadway stage version.
Roberta (1969)
Stay clear of this atrocity
Truly horrific. This is NOT an adaptation of the 1933 musical ROBERTA but instead a typical Bob Hope TV special produced by the comedian himself. Granted some of the classic songs are there and there is a SLIGHT similarity to Otto Harbach's book but once again I stress the word slight. At one point midway we leave the show entirely so Hope can do one of his typical stand up comedy routines with topical jokes from 1969. It's a bizarre show with no redeeming qualities. It's not even campy. I've been a longtime fan of Janis Paige but her musical numbers are appalling. Her costumes are more suited to LAUGH IN and her voice doesn't sit well in the vocal arrangements given her. Then there's Michele Lee's HEAVY belt on such quiet numbers as "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes." Funny thing is the show starts off like a vintage musical from bygone days and then morphs into a really bad cheesy musical variety special common in the sixties. I guess TV audiences back then were easily entertained. Cross this off your viewing list at the Paley Center for Media. Not worth the time or effort.
The DuPont Show of the Week: The Legend of Lylah Clare (1963)
Supposedly it does exist and is available
My feelings about the show are similar to the previous posters. This episode for some reason has stayed with me since childhood. I especially remember the bathtub scene with Alfred Drake standing over Tuesday Weld in a bubble bath pouring her a glass of champagne. I wasn't enthralled with the film version regardless of its camp value. I decided recently to inquire about the episode at the Paley Museum of Broadcasting in Manhattan and Los Angeles. Both institutions assured me the episode was available for viewing. I haven't had the opportunity to visit either city recently so I can't confirm its existence first hand but I do look forward to seeing it if it does actually exist.