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Condemned by The Catholic Legion of Decency
Yes, there were a lot of "fluff" "A" movies being peddled then (what the Italians called "white telephone" movies during the '30s and early '40s). Yet there were many exceptions ("A" and "B" films), especially after WWII (particularly what we refer to now as Films Noir). It is quite an...- Widebrim
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- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Condemned by The Catholic Legion of Decency
Yes, schlock goes way back, but my point is that the rise and demand of "B" films as part of the lower bill, contributed much to the presence of Z-quality films that proliferated the '30s and '40s. The demand for drive-in movies had a similar effect on film quality in the '50s and '60s.- Widebrim
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- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Condemned by The Catholic Legion of Decency
Yet much of the above was due to the rise of the "double feature" during the Great Depression, when theater owners tried to offer more bang for the patron's bucks, thus the formation of "B" units within the major studios, as well as the establishment of "Poverty Row" studios like Monogram...- Widebrim
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- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Condemned by The Catholic Legion of Decency
There is much in your and Peter B.'s statements. Although the Code was, for the most part, ridiculous in its stringency, it did force film-makers to be very creative, particularly during the classic Film Noir cycle. For example, a character in a war film like "To Hell and Back" could utter the...- Widebrim
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- Forum: The Moving Picture
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What are you wearing today??
Actually, Philip Marlowe.- Widebrim
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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What are you wearing today??
Well, it was dress as your favorite literary character today at school, so I wore my father's 1945-46 Richman Bros. suit, a Como necktie, and my Denbury fedora. I am representing a famous Los Angeles private detective...- Widebrim
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
It was cool today in Los Angeles (just for a couple of hours), just right for the new Dobbs.... -
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Post New Hats Here!
Picked up this Denbury fedora early this month, and am very glad that I found it. It was originally sold by Foreman & Clark, and its color most closely matches the second photograph -
Widebrim's Ties- Nov. 2012
Okay, here is the next batch, both being in good condition... On the left is an early Towncraft Cravat, 46" by 4", with a brown background and hand-painted motifs of green and yellow (featuring geese); rayon. $10 Next is a beautiful Signet butterfly tie, originally sold by Carson Pirie Scott...- Widebrim
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- Forum: Classifieds
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Widebrim's Ties- Nov. 2012
After a long hiatus, I'm back, and am offering some nice neckties in the process... On the left we have a nifty Wembley tie with quail pattern, brocaded, 52" x 4", rayon(?). $9. On the right is a lovely Penney's Towncraft tie w/ flamingoes and palm trees, 52" x 3 3/4," acetate(?) On back of...- Widebrim
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Show us your suits
No, no pants, but I've got a couple of Loungers already interested in buying it... -
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Show us your suits
Sembra buono, paisano. E' blu? Looks gray in top photo... -
Show us your suits
Belted back, formerly owned by Disney Studios. Back of jacket has been taken up; appears to be about a 46. -
Post '30s belt-back jackets and suits
Have had this for about 3-4 years; no labels except two Disney ones. Back of jacket has been taken up (third photo).
