Film » Bing's 30s voice. » 08/1/2011 8:03 pm

Mel
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Great news, Malcolm. That makes 5 good reports on the 6 films.  Has anyone seen WELCOME STRANGER? I hope the Region 2 version of the collection  won't be delayed long.

Film » Bing's 30s voice. » 07/1/2011 3:25 am

Mel
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I've only seen one of the films Nathandale has kindly listed: MISSISSIPPI. Picture and sound quality on the DVD are very good, but the film contains a little too much of W.C.Fields' humour for me. Bing's superb singing more than makes up for that, however. There are 4 memorable songs including SWANEE RIVER, which Bing renders with incomparable skill and all the expressive power of that great 30s voice. There's also the delightful presence of a very young Joan Bennett to brighten up the rather co nvoluted plot!!

Film » Bing's 30s voice. » 12/12/2010 7:55 pm

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Bing's 30s voice has a particular appeal for me, probably because that was what I used to hear so frequently on the  gramophone when I was a child. I'm very fond of the films he made in the 30s too, no matter how uneven their story lines might be in some cases. The great voice was always there. That's why I was most interested to read in the latest edition of BING that Universal have brought out a collection of them on DVD. I can't wait for their issue on Region 2 format for use over here. If anyone hears when this might be, I hope they will keep us all posted.
All the best,
Mel.

Announcements » AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THIS SITE » 09/12/2010 8:03 pm

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I feel privileged to be a new member at the beginning of a new regime and add my welcome to Richard in his new role. Could I make one very minor suggestion about the presentation of the site?  It would help my old eyes if the word TODAY in the right-hand column could be printed in caps and bold. I could then home in more quickly on the latest news. Thank you for considering this. All the best, Mel.

Film » HOLIDAY INN. » 28/11/2010 7:44 pm

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I have just received a copy of the colourized version of HOLIDAY INN and thought members would like to know that the quality is excellwnt. The film looks as though it was actually filmed in colour! Bing's eyes are as blue as you would expect. The superb 'Be Careful it's my Heart' number with Bing's melodious singing and Fred's graceful dancing makes an even more satisfying impression in colour.A great experience to be enjoyed over and over again.

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