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The Sweet Smell of Success: The Cat's in the Bag and the Bag's in the River
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Nov 19, 2023
My local library is kind enough to indulge my desire to share my passion for classic film by allowing me to show a classic film once a month. And once in a while, a few film fans wander in and share the enjoyment. November's Film: The Sweet Smell of Success1957's "The Sweet Smell of read more
Duel (1971): The Stirring Success of a Young Spielberg
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 17, 2020
Duel stands as a stirring reminder that this is the same Steven Spielberg who brazenly got himself on the Universal lot because he needed to be in as close proximity to movies by any means possible. There was no other alternative. Here is a young, brash filmmaker, part Hitchcock, part Truffaut, and read more
Her early success is 'Transit'-ory
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Dec 5, 2019
Jane Alice Peters, now known professionally as Carole Lombard, must have been thrilled in early 1925 when, at a mere 16, she was hired as the leading lady for the Edmund Lowe vehicle "Marriage In Transit" for Fox. And the world was ever so slowly taking notice.We have proof of that, thanks to the Me read more
Encore podcast: "The Stormy Success of 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour' "
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 5, 2018
In early 1967, folksinging comedians Tom and Dick Smothers kicked off their own variety show on CBS. Their competition was stiff -- NBC's "Bonanza," the one show that CBS could never seem to dislodge from its top-10 spot in the ratings. But the brothers beat "Bonanza" with a combination of topical c read more
Encore podcast: "The Stormy Success of 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour' "
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Oct 5, 2018
In early 1967, folksinging comedians Tom and Dick Smothers kicked off their own variety show on CBS. Their competition was stiff -- NBC's "Bonanza," the one show that CBS could never seem to dislodge from its top-10 spot in the ratings. But the brothers beat "Bonanza" with a combination of topical c read more
Grace Kelly’s Stepping Stones to Success – Exclusive Guest Post by Author Mary Mallory
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Guest Post on Sep 26, 2018
Grace Kelly’s Stepping Stones to Success Exclusive Post by Mary Mallory, Author of Living with Grace Though she only made 11 films, Grace Kelly achieved international icon status as a film star thanks to her gorgeous looks, great fashion sense, work with recognized masters, and for winning the read more
The Stormy Success of "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on May 28, 2018
In early 1967, folksinging comedians Tom and Dick Smothers kicked off their own variety show on CBS. Their competition was stiff -- NBC's "Bonanza," the one show that CBS could never seem to dislodge from its top-10 spot in the ratings. But the brothers beat "Bonanza" with a combination of topical c read more
The Stormy Success of "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on May 28, 2018
In early 1967, folksinging comedians Tom and Dick Smothers kicked off their own variety show on CBS. Their competition was stiff -- NBC's "Bonanza," the one show that CBS could never seem to dislodge from its top-10 spot in the ratings. But the brothers beat "Bonanza" with a combination of topical c read more
Unsavory Duos: J.J. Hunsecker and Sidney Falco in Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jun 22, 2017
Brimming with repellent characters, Sweet Smell of Success, released in 1957 by United Artists, centers primarily on two: powerful Broadway columnist J.J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) and self-serving press agent Sidney Falco (Tony Curtis). The film’s rather straightforward plot, in a nutshell, concer read more
My top 7 favorite quotes from Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Apr 27, 2017
My top 7 favorite quotes from Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
On April 27, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
J. J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) is a newspaper columnist and the most powerful man in New York City. Whatever he says, goes. And right now, he wants read more
Sweet Smell of Success: Review
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Danilo Castro on Jun 26, 2016
“Match me, Sidney…” Hollywood had become overrun with exposés by the 1950s. Films like Sunset Boulevard (1950), Ace in the Hole (1951), and The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) peeled back the scum of their respective industries, dropping men and women into society’s underbelly with little read more
SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (1957)
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Feb 13, 2016
…what does success smell like? Thank goodness for the movies, ey? We can see how the other half lives withOUT literally jumping in the cesspool with them. I would program “SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS” on the same movie marquee with “Ace in the Hole” and “A Face in the Crowd.” They have read more
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jul 19, 2014
Sweet Smell of Success
Directed by Alexander Mackendrick
Written by Clifford Odets and Ernest Lehman from a novella by Ernest Lehman
1957/USA
Norma-Curtleigh Productions/Hill-Hecht-Lancaster Productions
Repeat viewing/Netflix rental
#341 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die J.J. Hunsecker: My read more
BLUE RUIN Review: Success Is the Best Revenge
ScribeHard on Film Posted by Michael Nazarewycz on May 16, 2014
I’ve always thought that revenge movies resonate with viewers more than any other genre of film because there is something about what goes on in the revenge genre that people can easily relate to, yet it has a desired resolution that is just out of people’s reach. It isn’t like read more
“Fight Your Husband & Win Success!” – 1922
The Baz Posted by Neve on Mar 18, 2014
This article first appeared in THE DANVILLE BEE, JULY 20 1922. Ouida Bergere was married to her second (or third) husband, George FitzMaurice. Click on pdf button to download a copy of the original article
Well, those who have been following the eventful career of Basil’s second wife, th read more
Top 250 Tuesday: #179 – Sweet Smell Of Success (1957)
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Sep 24, 2013
Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #179 on the list, Alexander Mackendrick‘s Sweet Smell of Success. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if you want a heads-up read more
Top 250 Tuesday: #179 – Sweet Smell Of Success (1957)
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Sep 24, 2013
Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #179 on the list, Alexander Mackendrick‘s Sweet Smell of Success. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if you want a heads-up read more
Classic Films in Focus: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (1957)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Aug 12, 2013
Arriving late in the era of classic noir, director Alexander Mackendrick’s Sweet Smell of Success (1957) dispenses with any pretense at cool and dives right into the murkiest end of the cesspool, with Tony Curtis’ pretty boy face a thin veneer for unrelenting ugliness. This is the darkes read more
Classic Films in Focus: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (1957)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Aug 12, 2013
Arriving late in the era of classic noir, director Alexander Mackendrick’s Sweet Smell of Success (1957) dispenses with any pretense at cool and dives right into the murkiest end of the cesspool, with Tony Curtis’ pretty boy face a thin veneer for unrelenting ugliness. This is the darkes read more
Classic Films in Focus: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (1957)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Aug 12, 2013
Arriving late in the era of classic noir, director Alexander Mackendrick’s Sweet Smell of Success (1957) dispenses with any pretense at cool and dives right into the murkiest end of the cesspool, with Tony Curtis’ pretty boy face a thin veneer for unrelenting ugliness. This is the darkes read more