A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-14-06....Hollywood's Finest Days

[GodBlessUSA]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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I spent a day over the weekend watching classic movies, staring actors like Bob Hope and Jimmy Stewart. What a great way to spend a rainy Sunday. I thought what a drastic comparison this is to the way things are today. I can't be bothered or care what Hollywood has to say today. The old movies show love of America with patriotic Hollywood Heroes. Now, all we see from Hollywood is anti-american propaganda.

There was a day when we could be proud of many Hollywood producers and actors—when Hollywood’s actors and producers actually had something worthy to say. They were patriotic and performed selfless acts. They served our country in the military, entertained our troops, and supported our troops. They even left successful careers to serve in the military to defend America. These heroes, I admire. Tinsel town has since lost it's shine. Here are a few of my favorites. Who are your favorites?

(Mega-Movie Star when war broke out) Although he was beyond the draft age at the time the U.S. entered WW II, Clark Gable enlisted as a private in the AAF on Aug. 12, 1942 at Los Angeles. Capt. Gable returned to the U.S. in Oct. 1943 and was relieved from active duty as a major on Jun. 12, 1944.

James Stewart Entered the Army Air Force as a private and worked his way to the rank of Colonel. Stewart earned the Air Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, France's Croix de Guerre, and 7 Battle Stars during World War II. In peace time, Stewart continued to be an active member of the Air Force as a reservist, reaching the rank of Brigadier General before retiring in the late 1950s.

Bob Hope's commitment and dedication to the morale of America's servicemen and women is entertainment history, indeed, world history. His humor and wit was absolutely brilliant. A legend for all time.

An interesting website Hollywood's World War II Heroes

Here are a few scenes from some of my favorite movies. Can you guess who they are and from what movie? :)

A few more photos of some favorite actors/actress'

10-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #17

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 11-13-06 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[SheLion]

I'm fine, Thanks! How are you doing today? Another rainy day here. Good excuse to be on computer. LOL

I am doing good, thanks!

And St. John River up here is under a flood watch.  Supposed to have 11 more inches of water by tonight.  Thank God I don't live near it, but it is raining non-stop up here.  But it's in the 50's, so thank God, it isn't snow!!!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

LOL.

You are funny.:)

[GodBlessUSA]

It is fun isn't it. I could have continued photos on the main post forever. LOL :)

Freedom, I like the sound of the word.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

So do I.

To bad he passed on.If he was still alive I would say John Wayne for President.:)

[GodBlessUSA]

This is definitely a keeper. So many of them are. They sure knew how to present, true romance. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Unfortunate for us Hollywood spiraled down to mostly bottom feeders. LOL Many were real men of honor. They were so much more attractive and masculine too. So many these days are wimpy guys. LOL!

[ConorMacNessa]

Another oldie but goodie:

[ConorMacNessa]

I'm a sucker for costume dramas:

Robert Taylor and Joan Fontaine in "Ivanhoe"

[GodBlessUSA]

Terrific! I love Joan Fountaine.

I especially enjoyed watching this man's films. :) Neat, he made an appearance in each one. Just crossing a street or eating in the background. Clever man, Alfred Hitchcock

[GodBlessUSA]

Hitchcock always had the best of cast too. I think I'll do a thread on him next. LOL :)

[MEG33]

I see it.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Yup that is another good movie.

[DollyCali]

meg, this is really bizarre. I couldn't see letting except to hi light. rebooted a couple times, ran spyware check, ran virus, rebooted. NO letters still.

this is all in Molli Firefox

Opened the thread in Explorer & voila.. letters are there.

Some glitch w/ mozilla. I intend to do some heavy duty work on computer in next few weeks & will reinstall mozilla. I just don't want to loose my favorites..

Okay, gotta run. The mystery isn't solved but at least I can read the thread!

[ConorMacNessa]

I have to go run errands for a while - will bbl.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Talk to you when you get back.

[GodBlessUSA]

I do too. See you later Conor. Looking forward to more photos from you. :)

[Lady Jag]

Morning!

[OESY]

Dirty movies: why today's Hollywood is a polluter (no triple-entendre intended)


Associated Press
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Guardian Unlimited


Special effects explosions and idling vehicles are among the reasons for Hollywood's newly-discovered role as an air polluter, a university study published today said.
University of California research revealed the film and TV industry makes a larger contribution to air pollution in the Los Angeles region than almost all the five other sectors studied.

The industry creates more pollution than either aerospace manufacturing or hotels, the study found, with only petroleum manufacturing giving off more emissions.

"People talk of 'the industry', but we don't think of them as an industry," Mary Nichols, who heads the university's environment institute, said. "We think of the creative side, the movie, the people, the actors - we don't think of what it takes to produce the product."

Researchers considered the emissions created both directly and indirectly by filming, looking at both the pollution caused by a diesel generator used to power a film set and the emissions created by a power plant providing electricity to a studio lot....

-- http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,1947454,00.html

[Lady Jag]

Morning!

[Majie Purple]

I'm with You GeeBee re: Cary Grant!!!! Thank God for A M C channel so I could get to see/ enjoy this man's acting/comedic/dramatic/talents and his good looks to boot!!!!