tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post2449606529926436256..comments2023-08-25T18:09:09.834-07:00Comments on Wrote By Rote: Give My Regards to Broadway (Backstage Blogathon)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-1470597233122252912016-01-22T18:00:54.858-08:002016-01-22T18:00:54.858-08:00Madilyn, I'd never heard of this film either u...Madilyn, I'd never heard of this film either until that day I ran across it on television. I was so surprised about it. I think it's very rarely shown.<br /><br />It would be nice to make money from your writing efforts, but don't ever give up. You never know when a break may come.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-89897027412100968922016-01-22T17:36:33.964-08:002016-01-22T17:36:33.964-08:00I never heard of this movie, but it sounds interes...I never heard of this movie, but it sounds interesting (your life also!). You know, I haven't seen a movie I'd compare to my own life, but I read a book that ran pretty parallel to my own childhood.<br />Right now I'm having to put all my writing career thoughts on a backburner because it's not bringing any money in right now. But I'm still sideline working on it. It's not to the point of 100% sacrifice yet. Hopefully it never will be!<br /><br />(By the way, I'm saving the link to this movie to watch later.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-28670956399606429352016-01-18T15:26:29.302-08:002016-01-18T15:26:29.302-08:00Cathy, even a dreamer can have a story that might ...Cathy, even a dreamer can have a story that might be something found on film. I can remember many such films. I don't know why <i>Give My Regards to Broadway</i> is so hard to find as it is a fine film.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-43160472982679071432016-01-18T14:51:58.310-08:002016-01-18T14:51:58.310-08:00Lee, I have not seen this movie. I appreciate the ...Lee, I have not seen this movie. I appreciate the link to where I can watch it online because I checked with Netflix and Amazon Prime and neither had it available. I can't think of any movie that depicts my simple life. That bug for the limelight is in all of us a little, I think. I remember after a taking Drama in high school I daydreamed more about being an actress. Of course, I never did anything about it because I knew it was only a fun dream. At least you got a taste of that life and have interesting stories to share with your kids & grandkids. That's kinda cool, too! Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-62598794357884378292016-01-18T09:53:07.192-08:002016-01-18T09:53:07.192-08:00Diedre, I think all of us can find a movie or a bo...Diedre, I think all of us can find a movie or a book that seems like a variation on our own lives. Finding that one film is a delightful surprise.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-41830688474704915292016-01-18T06:38:09.108-08:002016-01-18T06:38:09.108-08:00Sounds like a great movie and you seem to have a n...Sounds like a great movie and you seem to have a natural affinity for doing reviews;-) I love to happen across an engrossing film that so transports as to make one wistful. As I've said before, having had such unique influences has made you an exceptionally interesting person!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-91662114207900409152016-01-17T17:51:36.148-08:002016-01-17T17:51:36.148-08:00Fritzi, sadly this gem shouldn't be as hidden ...Fritzi, sadly this gem shouldn't be as hidden as it is. Enjoyed the blogathon!<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-55409116219004688102016-01-17T17:40:34.308-08:002016-01-17T17:40:34.308-08:00Thanks so much for joining in with this fascinatin...Thanks so much for joining in with this fascinating and personal review. It's always fun to find hidden gems.Fritzi Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866805242123627398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-48604591337846840062016-01-17T13:33:57.055-08:002016-01-17T13:33:57.055-08:00Girls, it was such a matter of happenstance my run...Girls, it was such a matter of happenstance my running across this wonderful film. I wish they would show it more often on television.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-11859725043607262992016-01-17T13:32:51.473-08:002016-01-17T13:32:51.473-08:00Silver Screenings, I was so surprised to find a fi...Silver Screenings, I was so surprised to find a film to which I could relate so much.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-50285611303735302032016-01-17T07:21:45.647-08:002016-01-17T07:21:45.647-08:00Oh, this looks like a treat! I loved reading the p...Oh, this looks like a treat! I loved reading the personal element as always appreciate how film fans discover certain movies and why they're so resonant (or maybe I'm just nosy!) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-675266590430860732016-01-17T05:56:15.368-08:002016-01-17T05:56:15.368-08:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this film and ...Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this film and how it connects to your family. What a fascinating childhood you must have had!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-76129103429756739322016-01-16T22:19:27.501-08:002016-01-16T22:19:27.501-08:00Carrie-Anne, this film seems to be a real rarity. ...Carrie-Anne, this film seems to be a real rarity. I haven't seen where it's ever been on TCM although I did find it listed in their database of films. When I saw it I believe it was on the FX Movie Channel when they show older movies commercial free in the mornings. But now I forget for sure. I do wish TCM would add the film to their line-up. It's worth viewing.<br /><br /><i>Out of the Furnace</i> sounds like an intriguing title as well as an interesting period of time. Hope someone heeds your call.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-21897142302186284062016-01-16T21:05:28.638-08:002016-01-16T21:05:28.638-08:00I've heard of the title, but I don't recal...I've heard of the title, but I don't recall having ever seen it. TCM has probably plays it at least once, though I sadly no longer have cable or even a TV.<br /><br />I'd love for someone to make a movie of the novel Out of This Furnace, which tells the story of my Slovakian immigrant ancestors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-32824270317267386972016-01-16T09:33:23.150-08:002016-01-16T09:33:23.150-08:00Caftan, this film is so difficult to find on telev...Caftan, this film is so difficult to find on television and doesn't seem to be available on DVD from any dealers that I would trust ordering from. If you ever run across it then by all means watch it--this story is a different spin on the typical show biz musical.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-1381629535173719292016-01-16T08:49:44.476-08:002016-01-16T08:49:44.476-08:00Your story and the connection to the film is fasci...Your story and the connection to the film is fascinating. I don't recall ever seeing this movie, but I am a Dan Dailey fan and will certainly make an effort to catch it soon.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-9401159492858867892016-01-15T10:43:16.386-08:002016-01-15T10:43:16.386-08:00Ann, I think we can pursue a dream no matter what ...Ann, I think we can pursue a dream no matter what our age. When we stop dreaming we have little to look forward to and if we're not pursuing a dream it's like we've given up on living.<br />Sacrifice is a big part of life. We are always making sacrifices and often don't even think about it.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-33711260318332110852016-01-15T10:40:53.611-08:002016-01-15T10:40:53.611-08:00JoJo, time certainly does have a knack of slipping...JoJo, time certainly does have a knack of slipping away from us. I think keeping the right attitude in whatever place and situation we are in can make a world of difference on our outlook on life.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-80922335969435850112016-01-15T06:27:12.847-08:002016-01-15T06:27:12.847-08:00Thanks for the link. I will most definitely watch ...Thanks for the link. I will most definitely watch it with my mother one evening.<br /><br />I never thought about show business and people who pursue a career until late in life. After I retired, I realized that dreams need to be pursued earlier in life. <br /><br />I have much respect for those who pursue those dreams now. It involves sacrifice and many do not understand.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-51197380207728211602016-01-15T05:45:11.122-08:002016-01-15T05:45:11.122-08:00I'm not sure there are any films that depict m...I'm not sure there are any films that depict my or my family's story in any way. And I suppose you could say I sacrificed my dream of being on the west coast when I decided to move back east to be with my now-husband. Fortunately I had 22 years out there under my belt. But I just never thought I'd leave Washington and as a result, I didn't get to do or see near as many things/places because I thought I had plenty of time. JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.com