Showing posts with label I Swear They Were Separated at Birth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label I Swear They Were Separated at Birth. Show all posts
6.04.2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to TONY CURTIS!
Although he passed away last September, I would like to wish Tony Curtis a very happy birthday on behalf of fans everywhere...lol.
I first saw Tony in Operation Petticoat (1959) starring opposite his idol, Cary Grant. I couldn't believe his eyelashes (Tony's, not Cary's). I never had a crush on Tony myself--he's too much of a pretty boy for my taste--but I definitely enjoyed his presence in several movies, among them Some Like It Hot (1959), the Great Race (1965) (once again with Jack Lemmon), and his cute little cameo as Maurice in Paris When it Sizzles. He has a great capacity for comedy, particularly the straight-faced kind. Let me tell you though, I was shocked, after reading his bio, to discover that he was in fact Jewish. (With all that black hair and those eyelashes, which my mother always insisted were fake {silly mother!}plus his stage name Tony, I thought he was Italian! Oy vey and my bad.) So happy birthday to the one and only, Bernie Schwartz. *applause*
Jerry Lewis Connection (because I have to drag Jerry into everything, you know that): Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh were best friends with Dean & Jerry and their families, particularly the Lewises. Janet starred in a film with Dean & Jerry (and later, she & Tony each made a film with Jerry) and they all made home movies together, complete with real premieres to which the prominent studio heads at Paramount were invited. Tony & Janet even made a guest appearance or two on the Colgate Comedy Hour.
And because his picture made me think of it:
Tony and Elvis--long lost twins.
2.24.2011
Actors Named James Are Amazing
Seriously. I've started noticing that pretty much any actor I admire (from Old Hollywood, that is) is named James. Take a look:
Jimmy Stewart
James MacArthur
James Mason
Jimmy Stewart
I adore Jimmy Stewart. He is handsome and talented and romantic and plays the best characters, and always seems so down-to-earth. I think of him as the "guy next door". I will watch any movie Jimmy is in. :D
James MacArthur
I love James MacArthur. I guess you could say he's my second favorite of the "Jameses". Of course I grew up watching him in the Swiss Family Robinson. *sigh* And I loved him in the Truth About Spring, with Hayley Mills. I guess I just like him personally, too--I wish I could see more of his work. I was very sad to hear of his passing on October 28th.
James Darren
Is he not the cutest thing on earth? Ever since watching Gidget, I've had a crush on James Darren--he's a good actor, not just a hunky heartthrob, and he sings too! And get this--he's still performing! *sigh* I love Moondoggie.....
James Mason
James Mason is just cool. Seriously. He plays the villain so well, and so creepily! Check out North by Northwest or 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. He's amazing. I seriously admire his talent.
James Cagney
The man can do anything! Watch Yankee Doodle Dandy vs. Mister Roberts. 'Nuff said.
James Dean
I'm not an enormous James Dean fan but I do admire the guy's talent. He obviously had something and it's just a pity that he never had the chance to fully realize his potential. Plus you can see his first film role in a Martin/Lewis movie! (Sailor Beware, 1952)
James Garner
I love James Garner. He's just too cool. Not only can he hold his own against the likes of Audrey Hepburn and Doris Day, but he plays the too-cool-for-fighting hero to perfection (and he's very, very handsome). Support Your Local Sheriff, anyone?
James Coburn
He creeped me out in Charade. Then I found out he was the voice of Waternoose in Monsters, Inc. How cool is that? Plus, he has the extra added benefit of being Jerry Lewis's fake twin. : D
Is that not the CREEPIEST?
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