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Tag Archives: hattie mcdaniel

“If I didn’t think you meant so well, I’d feel like slapping your face.”

Sandra Kovak (Mary Astor) is a world-class pianist, playing to adoring fans all over the world. On an impulse (and in a drunken haze), she marries Peter Van Allen (George Brent), not realizing that her divorce from her previous husband was not yet valid. Peter is secretly relieved that the marriage to the demanding Sandra…

August 20, 2013 in character actors, melodrama, summer under the stars.

My, oh, my, what a wonderful day.

Let me preface my discussion of Song of the South by assuring you that I understand the issues some viewers have with this film. I know that this film rubs some people the wrong way, and that there are some who would vilify Disney should they ever try to release this film on video or…

November 6, 2010 in classic cartoons, classic disney, hey y'all ... you're in the south, saturday morning cartoons.

In defense of Scarlett O’Hara.

Ladies and gentlemen, today I present to you the case of the most celebrated and vilified Southern belle to ever grace the silver screen. Now, depending upon where you fall in that camp–whether you revere the young woman in question, or cringe at the sound of her name–generally determines your opinion of the film that…

July 21, 2010 in 5-star films, ahh romance, best.films.ever., brandie's faves, epic epics, lit adaptations.

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