tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post2067753421350906722..comments2024-03-07T03:26:12.851-07:00Comments on Movies Meet Their Match: Movie Review: Life With Father (1947)Chloe the MovieCritichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-85978396097802128932021-02-10T10:34:54.321-07:002021-02-10T10:34:54.321-07:00I had completely forgotten about his red hair befo...I had completely forgotten about his red hair before this rewatch! Though I watch a mix of newer and older films it's always fun to see the "new" Technicolor. Even though I'm a writer and love words, some scenes that impact me the most are ones like that where nothing is said.<br />Thanks for commenting, Lê!Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-86513905918933378002021-02-10T10:32:03.863-07:002021-02-10T10:32:03.863-07:00Sometimes when I watch movies I pay more attention...Sometimes when I watch movies I pay more attention to certain factors at different times such as the plot, acting, sets, etc. The last time I watched it I was able to notice everything at once so it was a full experience! Thank you, Ruth, I hope that it's rewarding for you!Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-74175338804940320812021-02-10T10:29:01.762-07:002021-02-10T10:29:01.762-07:00Hamlette, on my sidebar I have "acting teams&...Hamlette, on my sidebar I have "acting teams" listed who I like better working together than separately. Powell and Loy are on there so maybe the same is true for you!Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-14519440923326394582021-02-10T10:26:58.777-07:002021-02-10T10:26:58.777-07:00Those are two great ones! I'll have to agree w...Those are two great ones! I'll have to agree with you and go with The Thin Man. I loved his performance in My Man Godfrey and was just dissatisfied with the ending. I've also seen The Great Ziegfield, but being a drama it doesn't show off how funny he can be. Thank you for commenting!Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-88277025652450878042021-02-10T10:24:09.314-07:002021-02-10T10:24:09.314-07:00You and I are the same as we have sisters instead ...You and I are the same as we have sisters instead of brothers, so it's different from this but still fun to see the family dynamics!Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-44225493193512074912021-02-10T10:23:06.420-07:002021-02-10T10:23:06.420-07:00I knew it was a play, but I didn't know that i...I knew it was a play, but I didn't know that it had run so long! Thanks for the info! It was so common back then to adapt plays into movies that it seems strange that it's a rarer occurrence now. The people back then must have felt the same trepidation that I feel when my favorite books are getting new adaptations. I'd say that they pulled this one off!<br /><br />He is indeed! The two you listed are superb ones.<br /><br />I'm afraid the same is true for me!<br /><br />Craftan Women, I'm so honored by your compliment! Thank you so much!Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-11400817889281381212021-02-10T10:10:16.684-07:002021-02-10T10:10:16.684-07:00Oh, we found a film that we have in common! I'...Oh, we found a film that we have in common! I'm pretty satisfied that I was able to make you relive it. :) That was how it was when I was little! Even now if ALL of my family watches a movie together (which is rare) it is an old one, like the first time I saw this. Right? Those parts are so hilarious! Vinnie is positive that she's right and Clare knows it's wrong but can't figure out how to explain it to her! Clarence Jr.'s behavior cracks me up!Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-68454340956394212662021-02-10T09:40:44.196-07:002021-02-10T09:40:44.196-07:00The cast work so well with each other and are bril...The cast work so well with each other and are brilliant. It's fun and makes me smile. Aww, that's so sweet of you Rebecca! Thank YOU again for hosting! :-)Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-72514991028348091992021-02-10T09:38:56.101-07:002021-02-10T09:38:56.101-07:00Why, thank you!
Sure thing! One of my least favori...Why, thank you!<br />Sure thing! One of my least favorite things is spoilers, so I'm glad that I could help.Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-71560482679788709312021-02-10T09:37:27.497-07:002021-02-10T09:37:27.497-07:00I think that you would have a fun time with this, ...I think that you would have a fun time with this, Carissa! :) Oh yes, the styles are so much fun it almost makes me wish I was around back then. Plus, the bright colors really make them pop off the screen. Thank you!Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-72156112728056066542021-02-10T09:34:51.391-07:002021-02-10T09:34:51.391-07:00Thanks, Miss K! Ah, Little Women is probably my fa...Thanks, Miss K! Ah, Little Women is probably my favorite story about family EVER. From that era of films there were so many other great ones, too! Some of my favorites are: You Can't Take it With You (1938), National Velvet (1944), and Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) just to name a few. Oh, I also LOVE Coco (2017). Hey, that's a fun connection! I'll be On the lookout for that line when I get a chance to see it again. :)Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-90791745039036830082021-02-10T09:07:19.111-07:002021-02-10T09:07:19.111-07:00Sure thing! My thanks goes to you for hosting this...Sure thing! My thanks goes to you for hosting this and giving me the chance to talk--er--type!Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-71044746961693005702021-02-10T09:06:09.520-07:002021-02-10T09:06:09.520-07:00I'm not completely sure on my feelings for the...I'm not completely sure on my feelings for the original Cheaper by the Dozen, either as I only remember bits and pieces then the ending. Time to visit it again, I guess!Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-10760009516679038292021-02-06T13:44:52.049-07:002021-02-06T13:44:52.049-07:00I like the colors in this film - in special the op...I like the colors in this film - in special the opportunity to see a red-haired William Powell! - but I prefer Cheaper by the Dozen. In the latter, there is a key scene in which Myrna Loy shows so much feeling only with her eyes, it's wonderful. Very nice review.<br />Cheers! Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-70435114518764056362021-01-31T14:55:17.462-07:002021-01-31T14:55:17.462-07:00I'm another one who's lukewarm towards thi...I'm another one who's lukewarm towards this film, but I LOVE the sets and costumes, and I think it has a perfect cast. Your review makes me think I've been somewhat unfair when it comes to this film, and I'm going to give it another go.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-7989052997209107662021-01-30T15:22:27.064-07:002021-01-30T15:22:27.064-07:00I've seen both this and Cheaper by the Dozen. ...I've seen both this and <i>Cheaper by the Dozen</i>. I liked them both okay, but didn't love them, even though I'm a fan of both Powell and Loy!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-2939027443008172632021-01-30T11:29:38.983-07:002021-01-30T11:29:38.983-07:00I always love a good William Powell movie and whil...I always love a good William Powell movie and while it's tough to choose a favorite, I have to say it comes down between My Man Godfrey and The Thin Man, depending on which day of the week you ask me. Thanks for sharing your review!Acting Funnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101439563928627083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-1808037757896301922021-01-29T20:00:00.356-07:002021-01-29T20:00:00.356-07:00Great review! I've never seen it, but it looks...Great review! I've never seen it, but it looks good. McKaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358864445536589827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-28204318199235987142021-01-28T17:27:16.476-07:002021-01-28T17:27:16.476-07:00Life With Father was, for a time, the longest runn...Life With Father was, for a time, the longest running play on Broadway, 1939 - 1947. The movie has a perfect cast and Michael Curtiz always entertains. Max Steiner's score also sticks in my mind.<br /><br />Father is a quote machine: "Madam, I am the character of my home." "Vinnie, if there's one thing the Church should leave alone, it's a man's soul." <br /><br />Vinnie, sadly, inspiring my sense of economics.<br /><br />The movie is wonderfully entertaining and I am sure your article will encourage new people to become fans.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-47914718530455062352021-01-28T15:18:55.421-07:002021-01-28T15:18:55.421-07:00Oh, I love this movie. :) Haven't seen it in f...Oh, I love this movie. :) Haven't seen it in forever! This brought back good memories! My family tends to watch old movies (when we watch movies), so I remember being enthralled by how pretty and colorful this was. Also anytime Vinnie is being super logical (but not) and Clare is getting frustrated, and EVERYTHING with the suit, is so funny.Sarah Seelehttp://sarahseele.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-77754546591714020922021-01-28T13:10:05.083-07:002021-01-28T13:10:05.083-07:00I have always wanted to see this movie--it looks l...I have always wanted to see this movie--it looks like such a great cast. Thanks again for joining the blogathon with this terrific review! :-)Rebecca Denistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505297430024467869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-84723169647739564462021-01-28T11:47:04.871-07:002021-01-28T11:47:04.871-07:00A very nice review.
I have never seen life with fa...A very nice review.<br />I have never seen life with father, so thank you for no spoilers in case I should watch. John L. Harmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356443071657836985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-68867268017288336682021-01-28T10:57:53.914-07:002021-01-28T10:57:53.914-07:00It sounds absolutely darling. :) I love Victorian ...It sounds absolutely darling. :) I love Victorian period dramas, and I can already tell the gowns are lovely. Great review!Carissa (Regency Woman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16052175780167961631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-45356948258158253712021-01-28T08:27:22.094-07:002021-01-28T08:27:22.094-07:00Wonderful review! Movies from the 40's and 50&...Wonderful review! Movies from the 40's and 50's that are family based always seem to be my favorite. "Little Women" is one of my top favorites for family based. I've never seen this one, but it looks like one I'd enjoy. My siblings and I watched the original "Cheaper by the Dozen" a few years ago and it was great! There's nine of us so it was very relatable. My favorite quote was when the mailman said "All those kids yours?" Then the father replies "Oh, these aren't so many. You ought to see the ones we left behind". We've had similar experiences. :)Miss Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527198922769080248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354853575539461524.post-62404733487753210582021-01-28T08:14:50.101-07:002021-01-28T08:14:50.101-07:00Vaguely remember this movie so a big thanks for yo...Vaguely remember this movie so a big thanks for your post and a who's who... thanks for joining our blogathon.Realweegiemidget Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112425802962283173noreply@blogger.com