She really was. I’m doing a review of “Double Indemnity” in May and she was remarkable in that film, too. Apparently in real life she was well-liked and well-respected as both a person and an actress, and knowing that, for me, makes her performances that much more enjoyable to watch.
I’ll see what I can find. The next few weeks will be dedicated mostly to holiday movies, but that should give me time to research some of his other films. Thanks for your interest!!
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Barbara Stanwyck–so very good at playing bad. She was one of the greats, wasn’t she?
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She really was. I’m doing a review of “Double Indemnity” in May and she was remarkable in that film, too. Apparently in real life she was well-liked and well-respected as both a person and an actress, and knowing that, for me, makes her performances that much more enjoyable to watch.
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I Love Van Heflin.
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I’m with you there, and his character in this movie is so damn appealing.
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Excellent!
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Good.
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Tell Me More About Van Heflin Everyday And Every Night?
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I’ll see what I can find. The next few weeks will be dedicated mostly to holiday movies, but that should give me time to research some of his other films. Thanks for your interest!!
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You’re Very Welcome!
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