Susan slept here official trailer frank tashlin before he found his form, and just too cutesy. Knowing powell is working on an upcoming juvenile delinquent script, his cop friend brings by his latest juvenile delinquent, debbie reynolds, to entrust with powell for the holidays thinking she will inspire several new story lines. One sure laugh getter scene is powell watching old movie he dialoged on television. But her physical presence marks a definite change in the filmthe thrusting tracking. This wouldbe comedy has powell playing a screenwriter who is doing research for a film about juvenile delinquents.
Some 97 minutes of wellfarced escapism is offered in susan slept here. So it is appropriate that susan slept here, one of tashlins early liveaction. In 1954, tashlin was living in an era of comparable peace and plenty. Susan slept here movie posters from movie poster shop. Her bestknown film role is that of altaira in forbidden planet 1956, an oscarnominated sciencefiction classic francis was the star of a provocative 1960 movie. Susan slept here 1954 starring dick powell, debby reynolds and anne francis tuesdays overlooked films is the weekly meme hosted by todd mason as his blog, sweet freedom. Debbie reynolds as susan beauregard landis in a publicity photo from the 1954 rko radio pictures film susan slept here. With dick powell, debbie reynolds, anne francis, glenda farrell. Theres nothing wrong with using an older manyounger woman relationship as the basis of a comedy, of course, but it has to be handled either more tactfully. Uk 1 sep 1954 21 weeks, uk 40s sheet music 1 sep 1954 15 weeks, radio luxembourg sheet music 1 for 10 weeks oct 1954, australia 1 for 6 weeks jan 1955, us billboard 2 sep 1954 18 weeks, oscar in 1954 film susan slept here nominated, flanders 3 dec 1954 4 months, your hit parade 4 of 1954, us 1940s 5 sep 1954 15. The susan slept here script is written in a way that keeps it from feeling creepy.
Susan slept here 1954 2016 warner archive collection bluray its all about a. Susan slept here full movie 1954 english dick powell. Though it gave debbie reynolds her greatest performance to date, singin in the rain 1952 wasnt a monster hit upon release and the quality of the films she made in its wake werent of the same caliber. I know some of you out there are already screaming eeeewww, but indulge me while i describe the madcap moments leading to said romance. Want to help cineaste sustain its indepth, comprehensive coverage. Susan slept here at times suggests lolita reimagined as a frothy romantic comedy, as an older, more worldly writer falls for a freshfaced, uninhibited teenybopper. Susan slept here the 1954 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Susan slept here rko, starring dick powell, debbie reynolds, anne francis, glenda farrell, and alvy moore. Movie title from the film susan slept here 1954, directed by frank tashlin, starring dick powell, debbie reynolds, anne francis. Susan slept here 1954 a penniless hollywood scriptwriter agrees to look after a rebellious teenage girl at christmas in order to help with his research for film about juvenile delinquency. Susan slept here is a fun film which also provides a nice change of pace for christmastime viewing. Susan slept here is a 1954 american romantic comedy film directed by frank tashlin and starring dick powell in his last film role and debbie reynolds. Susan slept here is the only feature film in hollywood history ever to be narrated by an academy award.
Frank tashlin directs 1954s susan slept here, an odd romantic comedy of a maydecember romance from rko. Susan slept here frank tashlin before he found his form, and just too cutesy. Debbie reynolds in the film susan slept here zy682 debbie reynolds as susan beauregard landis in a publicity photo from the 1954 rko radio pictures film susan slept here. The warner archive has a dazzling winner with its bluray release of susan slept here 1954. Susan slept herecomedy, drama 1954 full movie english. Susan slept here 1954 dvd dick powell, debbie reynolds, anne. Susan slept here on dvd 883316288023 from warner bros.
It had twelve nominations and eight wins, matching two other films, gone with the wind 1939 and from here to eternity 1953, though those each had thirteen nominations. The warner archive will release susan slept here 1954, directed by frank tashlin and starring dick powell and debbie reynolds, for bluray release on 419 twilight time has just released details on their march bluray release slate, due on 315 with preorders set to open on 32 at 1 pm pacific here at twilight time movies. Look for it to include robert rossens alexander the great. Susan slept here full full movie, susan slept here full full movie streaming susan slept here full movie engsub watch susan slept here full english full movie online susan slept here full film online. Buy susan slept here dvd remastered, full frame, manufactured on demand, mono sound at. Watch susan slept here full movie in hd visit movie 50356 suffering from a case of writers block, screenwriter dick powell.
Rkos susan slept here 1954 has the distinction of being the only film in history narrated by an academy award. Susan slept here full movie 1954 english dick powell, debbie reynolds, anne francis. Susan slept here 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The best picture winner, on the waterfront, was produced by sam spiegel and directed by elia kazan. Susan slept here is now available on bluray from the warner archive. This wouldbe comedy has powell playing a screenwriter who is doing research for a film about. What i love about this comedy is the pace, the snappy dialogue, the chemistry of the stars and the energetic performance from debbie reynolds. The 1954 romantic comedy susan slept here, starring dick powell and debbie reynolds, is one of the rare titles that began its digital video life as a warner archive mod dvdr and has now managed to get an upgrade to a legit bluray. Susan slept here 1954 is a comedy, drama movie starring dick powell and debbie reynolds. Watch susan slept here full movie in hd visit suffering from a case of writers block, screenwriter dick powell. He plays mark christopher, a 35 year old snickers novelist and screenwriter who just won an oscar at the academy awards. While an older man of sorts, he and debbie reynolds share a goofy and delightful chemistry together.
That along with the small budget made the film a financial success for rko though it didnt prevent owner howard hughes from selling. Francis made her film debut in this time for keeps 1947. On the waterfront was the third film to receive five acting. This film is now available on dvdr in a remastered print from the warner archive.
After introducing itself, the oscar statuette invites us into the apartment home of its. Susan slept here 1954 debbie reynolds in susan slept here 1954 susan slept. Ive seen it a couple of times since then, including today, and its one of those movies that continues to improve on further acquaintance. Susan slept here was dick powells final film before he moved to a successful television career. Dick powell in his last film role before devoting himself to a hugely. As a juvenile delinquent with a heart of gold, reynolds is girlish enough to convincingly play a teenager, but womanly enough for her underage romance with a man more than twice. Susan slept here 1954 approved 1h 38min comedy, drama 21 october 1954 portugal on christmas eve, a struggling hollywood scriptwriter receives a very unexpected present.
A satire based on the play by steve fisher and alex gottlieb, the film deconstructs hollywood, the. Our photographs are high quality reproductions, in mint condition, professionally printed on beautiful lustre finish photographic paper. Goodbye charlie 1964 tony curtis, debbie reynolds, pat boone full length comedy fantasy movie duration. A charming little christmas present for your stocking. The original 45rpm single was issued on coral 61206 hold my hand jack. Dick powells last feature film, susan slept here is moderately enjoyable, although modern audiences may feel some discomfort over the maydecember romance that forms the core of the plot. The film is based on a play by alex gottlieb who also adapted it for the screen and steve fisher. Susan slept here 1954 stream and watch online moviefone.
Suffering from a case of writers block, screenwriter dick powell and his witty gofer, alvy moore, get an unexpected visit from his cop friend on christmas eve. If susan slept here frank tashlin, 1954 is a frank tashlin film you havent seen, an i. The brilliant frank tashlin directed this 1954 feature about a hollywood screenwriter dick powell and his misadventures with a volatile. In susan slept here, she delivers a broadly comic rendering of the mother figure she encourages the girl to pursue the old guy, then leaves. The 27th academy awards honored the best films released in 1954. Susan slept here 1954 full movie download full hd youtube. Susan slept here is a 1954 american romantic comedy film directed by frank tashlin and starring dick powell and debbie reynolds. Tashlin later revised the films plotline and reused it in 1962 for the production bachelor flat. Based on the play by screenwriter alex gottlieb, the film plays fast and loose with the plot points and maintains a nice, plucky momentum. After introducing itself, the oscar statuette invites us into. She played supporting roles in the films susan slept here, so young, so bad, and bad day at black rock. It may not be the most comfortable film that tashlin ever directed, but it is subversive as hell. Shot in technicolor, the film is based on the play of the same name by steve fisher and alex gottlieb. Considering the care taken in translating the lush eastmancolor cinematography to hd, it is certainly a welcome upgrade.
Try susan slept here, a film that could never get made today, as it concerns the romance between a 17 year old girl and a 35 year old man. Susan slept here 1954 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Staring glenda farrell, alvy moore, dick powell and anne francis. Our photographs are high quality reproductions, in mint condition, professionally printed on. Theres nothing wrong with using an older manyounger woman relationship as the basis of a comedy, of course, but it has to be handled either more tactfully or more audaciously than it is. Technicolor print is playing the new beverly on november 16 and it would be a shame for you to miss it. Susan slept here by frank tashlin dick powell, debbie. Susan slept here movie trailer and videos tv guide.
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