“Flame of Barbary Coast” (Movie Review-5/28/45)

Microfilm-New York Times archives, Monterey Public Library | 5/28/45 | A.W., Sam Zolotow

[Homer_J_Simpson]

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[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles and the occasional radio broadcast delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime” Or view Homer’s posting history .)
To add this class to or drop it from your schedule notify Admissions and Records (Attn: Homer_J_Simpson) by freepmail. Those on the Realtime +/- 70 Years ping list are automatically enrolled. Also visit our general discussion thread.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

“John Wayne is perfectly cast. That is, he gambles, fights, woos and rides with consummate ease if not histrionic aplomb.”

That sounds like the Duke, all right. Alas, Netflix doesn’t currently have this Republic feature available.

[Fai Mao]

It is free on Youtube and a pretty good copy of the film too

[Homer_J_Simpson]

It is free on Youtube and a pretty good copy of the film too

So it is. Thanks for the tip. "Flame of Barbary Coast"

[henkster]

Montgomery Clift is playing in “Foxhole in the Parlor.” I wonder if that is a Broadway effort to address what we now know as PTSD.

[chajin]

Winchell's daughter's name was actually Walda, not Wanda. In the 1945 picture she looks older than her 18 years. From what I can tell, she had psychiatric issues for at least part of her life. I did find this short article about her going missing, two years after the NYT article. She gained two bit parts in 1957 movies.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

“I wonder if that is a Broadway effort to address what we now know as PTSD.”

Sounds like that is exactly what it is.

http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/1782/Foxhole-in-the-Parlor

Synopsis

A promising pianist who interrupted his career to fight in World War II has been discharged after a breakdown following a friend’s death. His friends, sister, and uncle clash over how he should be treated.

[colorado tanker]

For an industry located in California, Hollywood sure likes to destroy the state.