Over 10 days, post your 10 all time favorite films. What movie has really made an impact on you or what films can you watch over and over and never tire of? Post either the movie poster, DVD cover or even a screenshot on your timeline. No need to explain.
Only I had a hard time picking out just 10 movies so my favorites over the next few hundred Saturdays 😸 in semi-alphabetical order:me favorite films. What movie has really made an impact on you or what films can you watch over and over and never tire of? Post either the movie poster, DVD cover or even a screenshot on your timeline. No need to explain.
Only I had a hard time picking out just 10 movies so my favorites over the next few hundred Saturdays 😸 in semi-alphabetical order:
Down to the Sea in Ships (1949), Richard 😻 Widmark, Lionel Barrymore, (Baby) Dean Stockwell
Sadly, this movie isn't available online and it's rarely shown. After his successful, movie debut as thug,Tommy Udo in Kiss of Death (1947), Widmark found himself playing thug-type characters. He was afraid he would be typecast so this movie was a vehicle for him to show he could play a good guy as well.
It's too bad this movie isn't readily available. It's a charming coming of age story for Stockwell's character, Jed, as the grandson of Captain Bering Joy (Lionel Barrymore). Widmark plays the First Mate, Dan Lunceford. There's a bet on between him and Captain Joy. Lunceford is entrusted with tutoring Jed. If Jed can pass his school exams, Lunceford will be granted his Master's license a ship of his own, and Captain Joy will retire. With Lunceford's modern seafaring knowledge, it's also a coming of age story for himself as he learns wisdom also comes with experience.
I haven't seen this film, I don't think. The hubby loves old naval films so it might have been something we watched at some point in time. I will have to mention it to him. Happy december and thanks for sharing. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteTake a ride down. I recorded this movie. We can watch it together.
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ReplyDeleteI am not familiar with this one-but really enjoyed reading about it Is one I would enjoy seeing. Happy Saturday
Just decorating the virtual home for the holidays. This is one of my favorite Widmark films. Come over with Erika and we'll make a tea party of it.
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DeleteOh dear, another film I haven't heard of! Valerie
ReplyDeletethat's okay.
DeleteCan't say I remember this one. Good cast, though. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad this one wasn't shown more often.
DeleteYet another film I've never seen, but I really enjoyed the synopsis. It made me want to find it.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good story with a great cast.
DeleteI am not a big movie fan …
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've seen this.
Happy December.
All the best Jan
You're probably too young to have seen it.
DeleteI haven't seen this one, but oh! that cast! I'll watch for it. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteC'mon over. I have it on DVD
DeleteRight now, but who knows how long it'll last, it's at Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/DownToTheSeaInShips
ReplyDeleteCool! I didn't know about this site.
DeleteI haven't seen it or heard of it! I wonder if I can find it!
ReplyDeleteI've been watching old Christmas cartoons today, like baby new year! Such a treat to watch! Big Hugs!
Oh, I loved him with his top hat and giant ears. Too cute.
DeleteI'm trying to find A Year without Santa Claus now!
DeleteGood luck!
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