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Based on the novel by Mildred Savage, this film contains what was probably Troy Donahue's best performance. As Parrish McLean, a young man who wants to learn tobacco farming and finds himself not only dealing with a rival, the wealthy and powerful Judd Raike (Karl Malden), but he finds himself the object of affection for three lovely and very different young women - Lucy (Connie Stevens) one of the workers on the farm; Allison (Diane McBain), the daughter of Parrish's employer, Sala Post (Dean Jagger), and Paige (Sharon Hugueny), Judd Raike's daughter. As the battle for power continues, Parrish not only has to deal with the scheming of Judd Raike, whom his mother Ellen (Claudette Colbert in her final film appearance) falls for and marries, but he also has a rivalry with Judd's sons, Edgar (Hampton Fancher) and Wiley (David Knapp) the latter whom later weds Allison. Who will win and who will Parrish end up with? It's beautifully photographed, with music by Max Steiner and Warner Brothers did a wonderful restoration. No doubt the studio was trying to make Troy Donahue into the next James Dean (hence the red windbreaker he wears at times in the movie). Max Steiner's music from the movie used in this video are "Tobacco Theme" and "Paige's Theme".
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Based on the novel by Mildred Savage, this film contains what was probably Troy Donahue's best performance. As Parrish McLean, a young man who wants to learn tobacco farming and finds himself not only dealing with a rival, the wealthy and powerful Judd Raike (Karl Malden), but he finds himself the object of affection for three lovely and very different young women - Lucy (Connie Stevens) one of the workers on the farm; Allison (Diane McBain), the daughter of Parrish's employer, Sala Post (Dean Jagger), and Paige (Sharon Hugueny), Judd Raike's daughter. As the battle for power continues, Parrish not only has to deal with the scheming of Judd Raike, whom his mother Ellen (Claudette Colbert in her final film appearance) falls for and marries, but he also has a rivalry with Judd's sons, Edgar (Hampton Fancher) and Wiley (David Knapp) the latter whom later weds Allison. Who will win and who will Parrish end up with? It's beautifully photographed, with music by Max Steiner and Warner Brothers did a wonderful restoration. No doubt the studio was trying to make Troy Donahue into the next James Dean (hence the red windbreaker he wears at times in the movie). Max Steiner's music from the movie used in this video are "Tobacco Theme" and "Paige's Theme".
![Sharon Tate [Who Knows Where The Time Goes?]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kR6MczjUkjQ/mqdefault.jpg "Sharon Tate [Who Knows Where The Time Goes?]
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Remembering Sharon Tate on the anniversary of her passing. This song (performed here by Judy Collins) really sums up the feelings, not only of loss but also nostalgia, wondering what might have been, reflecting on the past. I used clips from some of her films as well as from interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and home movies.")
![Alice Faye & Don Ameche [Its Swell Of You]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/leWa1oc2KZQ/mqdefault.jpg "Alice Faye & Don Ameche [Its Swell Of You]
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A tribute to Alice Faye (May 5, 1915 – May 9, 1998) and her most frequent male co-star, Don Ameche (May 31, 1908 – December 6, 1993). They were an adorable screen team (and as both were good singers, they were an ideal teaming for musicals at their home studio, 20th Century Fox). In all, they appeared in six films together, all of which have had official DVD releases. Don said in later years that Alice was his favorite leading lady. Alice recorded the song, Its Swell Of You in 1937.
Clips from:
You Cant Have Everything (1937)
In Old Chicago (1937)
Alexanders Ragtime Band (1938)
Hollywood Cavalcade (1939)
Lillian Russell (1940)
That Night In Rio (1941)")
![Madge Evans Tribute [What Is This Thing Called Love?]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nBI1XU2obLw/mqdefault.jpg "Madge Evans Tribute [What Is This Thing Called Love?]
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The lovely and talented Madge Evans (July 1, 1909 - April 26, 1981) was a popular leading lady at MGM in the 1930s (she began her career in silent films as a child actress, then billed as Baby Madge). She appeared alongside such notable talents as Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Jean Harlow, Al Jolson, Clark Gable, James Cagney, Ramon Novarro, Helen Hayes, Robert Montgomery, Robert Young, and Bing Crosby, just to name a few. She retired from the screen in 1938 but made television guest appearances in the 1950s. I always enjoy watching her; she projected warmth and sincerity, and she established great chemistry with her leading men. The song used in the video is What Is This Thing Called Love?, performed by the Leo Reiman Orchestra and Bubber Miley, recorded in 1930. Enjoy!
Clips from:
Sporting Blood (1931)
Lovers Courageous (1932)
Are You Listening? (1932)
Fast Life (1932)
Hell Below (1933)
Made On Broadway (1933)
The Mayor Of Hell (1933)
Dinner At Eight (1933)
Stand Up And Cheer! (1934)
Death On The Diamond (1934)
Calm Yourself (1935)
Moonlight Murder (1936)
Picadilly Jim (1936)
Sinners In Paradise (1938)")
