Classic Movies

[Troy]

^ Which site are you using for downloads?

I am using https://archive.org/ to download Impact (1949). I prefer the Theatre to films but enjoy Film Noir.

[KEVIN2008]

^ Which site are you using for downloads?

I am using https://archive.org/ to download Impact (1949). I prefer the Theatre to films but enjoy Film Noir.

The old reliable , Pirate Bay ....

Love the Theatre and so does Jan ( wife )....our next outing on 16th Nov here.....

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http://bordgaisenergytheatre.ie/




A very good source for rare films..... http://www.vicpine.co.uk/

[Retro]

A great one and good series followed it to download as well.

[VocalNeal]

TRoy,

What about the "new" 39 Steps? As a comparison?

The 39 Steps (2008 film)

[Troy]

^ I haven't seen the 2008 version but have seen the 1935, 1959 and 1978 versions. I tried to find it last time I was in England but failed. Thanks for reminding me as I am going back soon for a few days.

I did go and see the comedy play of the same name at The Criterion and thoroughly enjoyed it...as did the wife. Quite a clever spoof play with 4 actors playing all the roles.
The 39 Steps Reviews and Ratings | Ticketmaster


The Robert Donat/Madeleine Carroll relationship was one that made the original version so good but I enjoyed the other versions as well. The 2008 version is supposed to be much closer to the book, which I have also read, so probably not really easy to compare in the same way the 1959 version can be compared to the original.


BTW, watched Quicksand (1950) the other day. I can think of several modern day remakes that would fit nicely into the..."No-one will know" slippery slope genre...
Quicksand (1950 film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[VocalNeal]

I did the torrent thing for the "new" one. I will have to watch the others and compare.

When i was for a brief time in Edmonton Alberta there was an independent cinema that often showed an old and new double bill. Sadly I watched the father of the bride. Spencer Tracy was good Steve Martin was rubbish.

[Retro]

I'm interested in The More the Merrier, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs' Court, and Mr Deeds Goes to Town 1936. I don't think I've seen any of these but they look interesting. I also heard The Egyptian is a good one.


The More the Merrier (1943) - IMDb

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949) - IMDb

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) - IMDb

The Egyptian (1954) - IMDb

[Troy]

What about the "new" 39 Steps? As a comparison?

I watched it last night and, although it was okay, it lacked the magic of the original. I spent most of the time picking up the blatant period inaccuracies, which I would normally ignore. Some good bits and Victoria reminded me of an old girlfriend but not enough good dialogue and the ending was a let-down. The part in the Inn is a turning point for the relationship in the original and holds a certain magic that is not apparent in this film...they may have been better off leaving that bit out. Pity really because Hannay and Victoria were a good match....