Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder (1954), starring Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, by Alfred Hitchcock
Synopsis of Dial M for Murder
When playboy tennis pro Tony Wendice discovers his rich wife, Margot is having an affair with handsome American Mark Hallidy, he devises an ingenious plot to murder her. But when his scheme takes an unexpected, deadly twist, Tony improvises–implicating Margot for first degree murder in this classic spellbinder. Dial M for Murder
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Conquest (1937) starring Charles Boyer, Greta Garbo
Synopsis of Conquest
Countess Marie Walewska first meets Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in an act of hero worship. Two months later,Countess Marie Walewska formally meets Napoleon Bonaparte at a ball in Warsaw. Napoleon notes her husband is three times her age. And he is taken with her charms. He unsuccessfully tries to seduce her. She loves her elderly husband, despite her attraction to Napoleon. She ignores his frequent letters and flowers. Until a few grim Polish leaders led by Senator Malachowski urge her to give into his desires as a personal sacrifice to save Poland. She goes to him despite the humiliation of her husband …. Who leaves for Rome to annul their marriage.
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Song lyrics to Forever, Darling – written by Sammy Cahn and Bronislaw Kaper, performed by Desi Arnaz in Forever, Darling
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Synopsis of Captain Marvel
Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel takes you on a spectacular adventure from the 1990s, tracing the path of Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes. When a galactic war reaches Earth, she meets young agent Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) at the center of a maelstrom, leading to her ultimate destiny.
Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off song lyrics
Song lyrics to Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off (1937), Words by Ira Gershwin, Music by George Gershwin, performed in Shall We Dance by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
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Avengers: Endgame – thoughts, prognostications, and predictions
No spoilers – I have not seen the leaked footage, nor do I have any inside information. I have read the various Marvel Comics that Infinity War was based on — but the MCU (Marvel Comics Universe) is quite different. These are thoughts, hopes, and predictions – in no order:
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Song lyrics to It’s Dynamite, Music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, sung and Danced by Ann Miller in Texas Carnival
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Song lyrics to Young Folks Should Get Married, Music by Harry Warren, Lyrics by Dorothy Fields, Sung by Howard Keel and Esther Williams in Texas Carnival
Howard Keel:
My ma was seventeen the day that she and Pa got wed,
When I was ten, gosh even then they were oh so nice,
Now and again I sit beside them on their big old bed,
And Ma and Pa are always full of good advice. For instance: