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by DKomp
Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: Talking About Talkies
Topic: THE DEATH KISS (1932)
Replies: 7
Views: 2016

Re: THE DEATH KISS (1932)

After catching Death Kiss on TCM, I picked up the 1932 novel by Madelon St. Dennis that inspired the film. There is very little correlation between the two works, aside from a filmed murder. I quite enjoyed the novel, which is set in NYC rather than Hollywood, because it was very pulpy and a bit wei...
by DKomp
Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: Silent Screenings
Topic: Summer of Silents at the Academy of Motion Pictures
Replies: 24
Views: 2145

This was great evening. I'd seen the UCLA restoration when it was new, but with this night's music the experience was magical (thank you Michael and Nicole!), especially the first half. Borzage of this period really does it for me. As a series this sets a new standard. I agree that all the little de...
by DKomp
Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:10 pm
Forum: Silent Screenings
Topic: John Ford's UPSTREAM, AMPAS, Los Angeles Sept 1
Replies: 21
Views: 3678

The film was great, the score terrific. What a fun event, and a great lead-in to Cinecon. And like so many, I am totally in love with Nancy Nash! She had such a modern look -- and cute as lace panties (as Moose Malloy would say).