tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post4277164582464911391..comments2023-10-19T07:40:24.458-07:00Comments on Noir and Chick Flicks: Mary Astor Blogathon: The Case of the Howling Dog (1934). First time the character Perry Mason ever appeared on film. Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post-47290184126125037662013-05-12T18:01:46.456-07:002013-05-12T18:01:46.456-07:00Warren Williams is so great as Perry Mason and my ...Warren Williams is so great as Perry Mason and my favorite as well. I hadn't quiet thought about it, but your right Mary Astor is great at playing the shady lady. Those characters seem to be her most memorable roles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post-56839364724097489582013-05-11T20:17:10.029-07:002013-05-11T20:17:10.029-07:00Lasso The Movies, Thank you..
Hey Page, I'm a...Lasso The Movies, Thank you..<br /><br />Hey Page, I'm also a huge Warren William fan and try and catch his films whenever they are on TCM. <br /><br />Thank you for the Mother's Day wishes..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421976438809816553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post-52059109164205323512013-05-11T15:50:58.993-07:002013-05-11T15:50:58.993-07:00Hi, Dawn!
I haven't seen this little gem. : ( ...Hi, Dawn!<br />I haven't seen this little gem. : ( Cliff got me started on Warren and I've done my best to see as many of his films as I can. (He's such a wonderful actor!) And I love this genre. <br /><br />You've given us such an interesting review, with great insight and it has certainly peaked my interest in finding this one. <br /><br />Happy Mothers Day to you, Dawn! : )<br />Page<br />Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post-14893136752534524322013-05-11T13:49:51.088-07:002013-05-11T13:49:51.088-07:00I think many of Astor's best roles are the sma...I think many of Astor's best roles are the smaller ones. There is just something about her that makes every role better. Great post.Lasso The Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221402578681699727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post-67072357468069348582013-05-10T06:48:32.319-07:002013-05-10T06:48:32.319-07:00Jacqueline T Lynch, I agree.. I'm learning abo...Jacqueline T Lynch, I agree.. I'm learning about many Mary Astor films, that I also have not yet seen.. This blogathon was a great idea..<br /><br />Judy, I think that you will enjoy all the fun twist and turns...<br /><br />Gwen Kramer, love those shady ladies..<br /><br />Gilby37, you lucky girl!! Good to see you back in the blogging world.<br /><br />FlickChick, Yes, she had a very small but, important part in this film..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421976438809816553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post-36682703397230873502013-05-09T17:39:56.928-07:002013-05-09T17:39:56.928-07:00Lovely post, Dawn. It's amazing what Mary coul...Lovely post, Dawn. It's amazing what Mary could do with a small role. I don't think anyone surpassed her skill and artistry in this department.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post-15442258844909881322013-05-09T16:50:35.610-07:002013-05-09T16:50:35.610-07:00Great choice Dawn! I got all the Perry Mason movie...Great choice Dawn! I got all the Perry Mason movies on DVD from my Mom for Christmas. This one is one of the best.Gilby37https://www.blogger.com/profile/12559239743969365425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post-63885909592579973142013-05-08T17:34:19.819-07:002013-05-08T17:34:19.819-07:00Thanks for the review! It sound fun and Mary Astor...Thanks for the review! It sound fun and Mary Astor excelled at shady ladies! Another one to add to the must-see list!Fritzi Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866805242123627398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post-36254339352807743462013-05-08T12:42:13.825-07:002013-05-08T12:42:13.825-07:00I've been getting into detective movies from t...I've been getting into detective movies from this era recently and would love to see Warren William as Perry Mason... plus, with Mary Astor also featuring, this particular film sounds like a must. Enjoyed your review a lot!Judyhttp://movieclassics.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post-88906233470198546592013-05-08T06:44:22.737-07:002013-05-08T06:44:22.737-07:00I've not seen this film, but I enjoyed your re...I've not seen this film, but I enjoyed your review. Mary Astor had such a wide range of roles in her career, and this has been a great blogathon for bringing that out. Thanks for the background info as well.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post-68496526263062231332013-05-08T02:59:14.715-07:002013-05-08T02:59:14.715-07:00Silver Screenings, Thank you for hosting the Mary ...Silver Screenings, Thank you for hosting the Mary Astor Blogathon. After reading all the wonderful reviews, I did not realize that I have not seen very many of Mary Astor's films.<br /><br />Caftan Woman, I can not wait to read your contribution to the Mary Astor Blogathon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421976438809816553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post-85453387097555007792013-05-07T08:12:50.457-07:002013-05-07T08:12:50.457-07:00I always enjoy a good Erle Stanley Gardner story. ...I always enjoy a good Erle Stanley Gardner story. Mary looks so cool under pressure. Helps to have a good attorney when you're in trouble.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668690844478666903.post-38393083448297010802013-05-07T05:29:23.559-07:002013-05-07T05:29:23.559-07:00Mary Astor is always great as a woman with a shady...Mary Astor is always great as a woman with a shady past, isn't she? A lot of actresses do these characters well, but Astor's portrayals are a real treat.<br /><br />Thanks for a great review, and for not giving away the ending. I haven't seen this one, but am looking forward to it.<br /><br />Thanks for participating in our blogathon.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.com