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Rain (1932): Joan Crawford and Walter Huston
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 17, 2021
Rain finds its origins in a short story by W. Somerset Maugham, and it was also preceded by a picture starring Gloria Swanson titled Sadie Thompson. She is indeed the central character of this adaptation as well, although the title of this version focuses in on the dreary poeticism. It’s true read more
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) Lockdown Edition
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Apr 14, 2020
I rarely post about films I have already reviewed for this blog. But I’m keeping a record of what helped me keep sane during Lockdown. You can find my full review here. Also I wanted to post this picture, which encapsulates joy, love and hope under adverse circumstances. As a bonus, let Gen read more
Rain (1932, Lewis Milestone)
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on May 10, 2019
Rain is an adaptation of an adaptation. Maxwell Anderson’s script is based on John Colton and Clemence Randolph’s stage script of a Somerset Maugham story. The story’s from 1921, the play first ran in 1922, Rain is from 1932. Maugham’s story is a first-person account, the play is not but does read more
Rain (1932, Lewis Milestone)
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on May 10, 2019
Rain is an adaptation of an adaptation. Maxwell Anderson’s script is based on John Colton and Clemence Randolph’s stage script of a Somerset Maugham story. The story’s from 1921, the play first ran in 1922, Rain is from 1932. Maugham’s story is a first-person account, the play is not but does read more
Rain (1932, Lewis Milestone)
The Stop Button Posted by on May 10, 2019
Rain is an adaptation of an adaptation. Maxwell Anderson’s script is based on John Colton and Clemence Randolph’s stage script of a Somerset Maugham story. The story’s from 1921, the play first ran in 1922, Rain is from 1932. Maugham’s story is a first-person account, the play is not but does read more
Rain (1932, Lewis Milestone)
The Stop Button Posted by on May 10, 2019
Rain is an adaptation of an adaptation. Maxwell Anderson’s script is based on John Colton and Clemence Randolph’s stage script of a Somerset Maugham story. The story’s from 1921, the play first ran in 1922, Rain is from 1932. Maugham’s story is a first-person account, the play is not but does read more
COMEDY GOLD #14: Make ‘Em Laugh from Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Apr 23, 2019
COMEDY GOLD #14: Make ‘Em Laugh from Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
On April 23, 2019 By CarolIn Uncategorized
One of the world’s most beloved movies, Singin’ in The Rain (1952, dir. Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen) ticks all the boxes read more
“Cantando na Chuva” é o melhor remédio / “Singin’ in the Rain” is the best medicine
Critica Retro Posted by Lê on May 15, 2018
“Cantando na Chuva” é o melhor remédio / “Singin’ in the Rain” is the best medicine Quando você está para baixo, e não vê saída para sua situação, o que você faz? Você busca conforto. O conforto pode ser encontrado nas coisas simples da vida, como uma read more
From the Archives : Miracle in the Rain ( 1956 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Nov 6, 2017
Van Johnson and Jane Wyman tenderly embracing in a scene from Miracle in the Rain ( 1956 ), a touching World War II romance film. In this scene, Johnson's character was about to be called away overseas and he had a feeling it would be the last time he would see his sweetheart.
From the Archiv read more
My Favourite Spanish Film: También la lluvia (Even the Rain)
The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Oct 16, 2017
When Aurora from Once Upon a Screen announced that she would be back hosting her Hispanic Heritage Blogathon, I couldn’t resist writing about my favourite Spanish movie: También la lluvia, directed by Icíar Bollaín and released in 2010. Since I participated to the last edition of the blogatho read more
Even the Rain (2010, Icíar Bollaín)
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Aug 11, 2017
Even the Rain has a particular narrative distance as it starts, then changes to another one a little later on. Director Bollaín doesn’t transition gradually between these two vantage points; she keeps the pacing of scenes and how they flow into each other, just from the new distance. The film has read more
ClassicFlix (Teen Scene): Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Jun 30, 2017
From March 2015 to April 2017, I was writing the monthly Teen Scene column for the website ClassicFlix. My objective was to promote classic films among teenagers and young adults. Due to the establishing of a new version of the website, it’s now more difficult to access to the old version and read read more
Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jan 16, 2017
TCM couldn’t have foreseen the death of actress Debbie Reynolds when they scheduled Singin’ in the Rain to kick off their 2017 Fathom Events series. Watching the film knowing Reynolds is gone was a bittersweet experience but made all the better by the raucous joy the film inspires to thi read more
Chicago Film Club field trip: “Singin' n the Rain” January 15 at ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Road
Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Jan 13, 2017
Chicago Film Club field trip: “Singin' n the Rain” January 15 at ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Road
Where: ShowPlace ICON, 150W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60605
When: January 15, 2017
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Hosted by Stephen Reginald
Run Time: 2 hours (approximate)
Ticketing: Tickets read more
A Hatful of Rain (1957)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jul 22, 2016
A Hatful of Rain
Directed by Fred Zinnemann
Written by Michael V. Gasso, Alfred Hayes and Carl Foreman from Gasso’s play
1957/USA
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
First viewing/My DVD collection This entry into the addiction movie cycle of the late 50’s features some grea read more
Entry called on account of rain, well, sort of
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Oct 23, 2015
Thanks to problems at LiveJournal's site, this is as much of Carole Lombard as you'll be getting here today. With luck, I'll tomorrow be able to send the Carole & Co. entry I originally planned. Sorry. read more
Entry called on account of rain, well, sort of
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Oct 23, 2015
Thanks to problems at LiveJournal's site, this is as much of Carole Lombard as you'll be getting here today. With luck, I'll tomorrow be able to send the Carole & Co. entry I originally planned. Sorry. read more
Out of the Rain (1991)
Noirish Posted by John Grant on Aug 12, 2015
US / 95 minutes / color / Acme, Artisan Dir & Pr: Gary Winick Scr: Shem Bitterman Story: Out of the Rain (19?? play, possibly unproduced) by Shem Bitterman Cine: Makoto Watanabe Cast: Bridget Fonda, Michael O’Keefe, John E. O’Keefe, John Seitz, Georgine Hall, Al Shannon, Michael Mantell, Kathlee read more
Why I Blog About Movies – Soldier In The Rain (1963)
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Jul 26, 2015
There are a number of reasons that I decided to start this particular blog. Soldier in the Rain is one of them. Now don’t misunderstand what I’m saying here. This is one of those movies that until a relatively short while ago I had never even heard of, and I’m going to bet that mos read more
Let the rain pitter patter, 'cause it really doesn't matter if the skies are gray...
Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on Mar 9, 2015
Rainy days are great. Nothing beats sitting in a cozy chair under a blanket, drinking something hot, and watching a classic film. Unfortunately, college discourages that. They'd rather you go to class and basically have no fun. But once class is over, all bets are off. Unless you have pressing homew read more