Originally Posted by
ronmac
I just noticed that she's the star of the month
Oh, good!
I watched Parachute Jumper earlier with her and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. In fact, I only watched it because of her, the fact it was made in 1932, and because it was only an hour and 12 minutes. It was surprisingly enjoyable, even if it wasn't a great movie.
And I don't care what you guys say, Bette Davis was sexy!
The thing I wanted to tell you guys about, tho, was a scene toward the end when "Toodles" (played by Frank McHugh; you'd know him if you saw him) tries to hitch-hike, sticking his thumb out at a passing car. The car doesn't stop. What does Toodles do? I swear to God - he stuck his middle finger up at the car as it drove away. I didn't even know that was a thing back then! I hope they make it available to stream because I want to see that bit again to make sure I saw what I think I saw.
But speaking of Bette Davis, there are some old BD movies available to stream right now; and they're all pre-Hays Code!
20,000 Years in Sing-Sing (w/Spencer Tracy)
Three on a Match (w/Bogey, Joan Blondell, & Edward Arnold)
Bureau of Missing Persons (w/Pat O'Brien)
The Working Man
Thanks Ron!
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