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Catching Z’s

The Great Ziegfeld
1936 Best Picture

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Watching this chap, one is apt to nap through the many temper tantrums of his lady friends and wives. There’s a folly, for certain – this one called the curtain on the movie of the year, but there is no soul in here! The spectacle brings cheer, though the length of the film is near the three-hour mark and even for a lark, that’s quite an investment of time, just as the life of the leading man suggests. I wanted to get the thrills that might be instilled by such a film, but I don’t get why it got the Best.

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2 responses to “Catching Z’s”

  1. Galen Humphrey Avatar
    Galen Humphrey

    Ziegfeld wore you thin aye? THANKS for the tip! 

    Love the Loy-Powell banter of The Thin Man flickers so I’ll stick w/ them:) 

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  2. Suz Avatar
    Suz

    The first time I heard of the great Ziegfeld was as a young girl, after watching Barbra Streisand in the fabulous ‘Funny Girl’ – which you WILL be covering, as it won 8 Academy Awards, and was nominated for Best Pic (trivia – had a tie for best actress) – back to the point. Ziegfeld’s character in the film was short but clear; one could see he was indeed, very powerful. I’ll be curious if you comment on this long, drawn out portrayal of him after seeing that amazing movie made in 1968.

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