In 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, th read more
Intermezzo: A Love Story Directed by Gregory Ratoff Written by George O’Neill, Gösta Stevens and Gustaf Molander 1939/USA Selznick International Pictures Repeat viewing/Netflix rental This little melodrama of adulterous love introduced the utterly radiant Ingrid Bergman to America. Viol read more
1939 was a good year for David O. Selznick. While in the midst of working on what would become recognized as one of the greatest movies of all time, Gone with the Wind, Selznick was also making strides at his studio Selznick International Pictures. He had his talent scout Katharine Brown (aka Kay B. read more
1939 was a good year for David O. Selznick. While in the midst of working on what would become recognized as one of the greatest movies of all time, Gone with the Wind, Selznick was also making strides at his studio Selznick International Pictures. He had his talent scout Katharine Brown (aka Kay B. read more
