Name the Actor...

[LizzieMaine]

As for FF's post, since nobody else wants to jump in, that's Design For Living, with Frederic March, Miriam Hopkins, and some guy called Cooper. A rather arch bit of Noel Coward.

Here's a tricky one. The film is from 1932.

 

[2jakes]

"Tarzan the Ape Man"

Jonny Weismuller

Maureen O'Sullivan

Thank you for the confidence building 2jakes (and it took no time as I just knew it as do most FL members).

You’re Welcome !

and just in case some goober jumps in to make any smarty corrections to your reply & make you feel bad....


Tarzan and His Mate (1934)
Johnny Weissmuller

I write this with sincere appreciation to another fan of “precode” films !

Cheers !
jake

 

[Fading Fast]

You’re Welcome !

and just in case some goober jumps in to make any smarty corrections to your reply & make you feel bad....


Tarzan and His Mate (1934)
Johnny Weissmuller

I write this with sincere appreciation to another fan of “precode” films !

Cheers !
jake

And that is the absolute best one - body double for Sullivan or not. The only honorable thing I can do now is hang myself by using a copy of the film as the noose.

And Lizzie, you are a class act - I knew you knew it right away.

 

[Fading Fast]

As for FF's post, since nobody else wants to jump in, that's Design For Living, with Frederic March, Miriam Hopkins, and some guy called Cooper. A rather arch bit of Noel Coward.

Here's a tricky one. The film is from 1932.

Pretty sure it's "Dinner at Eight," and I recognize both actors but have no idea of their names.

 

[Fading Fast]

From one of my favorite pre-codes (which means it's one of maybe 30 pre-code movies):

 

[LizzieMaine]

Not "Dinner at Eight." It was a RKO picture.

 

[Fading Fast]

Not "Dinner at Eight." It was a RKO picture.

I'm putting myself in the penalty box.

 

[2jakes]

And that is the absolute best one - body double for Sullivan or not. The only honorable thing I can do now is hang myself by using a copy of the film as the noose.

There’s an interview with Sullivan where she explains about the problems encountered with her costume revealing too much & also
with regards to her swimming in her birthday suit.
She says this film was the beginning of the end for “precode” films.
I have seen the scenes where her costumes does reveal much more than intended. Today, it’s no big deal.
But back then, it caused a furor & Sullivan had to go undercover for a spell. It’s very interesting sound bite.

And if Ms. Sullivan were here, I’m sure she would tell you not to worry about it .

 

[Bolero]

From one of my favorite pre-codes (which means it's one of maybe 30 pre-code movies):

Wallace Berry-Greta Garbo

 

[2jakes]

The fellow looks a lot like Walter Connolly.

I don't believe that is Garbo though.

But I’m probably wrong & I need that film clip to hang myself !

 

[Fading Fast]

Wallace Berry-Greta Garbo

A very respectable guess, but no. A hint: the female star married a "King."

 

[Fading Fast]

The fellow looks a lot like Walter Connally from “It happened One Night"

I don't believe that is Garbo though.

But I’m probably wrong & I need that film clip to hang myself !

right on Connally (nice job)

 

[2jakes]

right on Connally (nice job)

I misspelled his last name...it’s Connolly !

 

[Fading Fast]

I misspelled his last name...it’s Connolly !

And that would be Marion Davis perhaps ?

No, but I can see how my clue would lead your there - a king of the publishing world. But this star married a Hollywood King.

 

[2jakes]

No, but I can see how my clue would lead your there - a king of the publishing world. But this star married a Hollywood King.

Carole Lombard ?

 

[Fading Fast]

Carole Lombard ?

yes sir.

 

[2jakes]

yes sir.

Nothing Sacred ?

 

[Fading Fast]

Nothing Sacred ?

nope. But you're close. And most importantly, I'm guessing you haven't seen it; hence, once you get the name, you have a nice little pre-code to see for the first time.

 

[2jakes]

nope. But you're close. And most importantly, I'm guessing you haven't seen it; hence, once you get the name, you have a nice little pre-code to see for the first time.

Got it !

...and I’m not too keen on orchids !

 

[Fading Fast]

Got it !

Bingo. If you haven't seen it, I think you'll really enjoy it. It's not a great movie, just a fun, solid, good pre-code.