Agreed! So much was conveyed with expressions, countenance, affect, gestures, and genuine acting skills and not things like special effects and CGI.
"Your emotional state is not my responsibility." – Warren Smith

Yes, Lilith, he was a wonderful actor, in comedies and dramas. I thought his performance in
Penny Serenade
was simply heartbreaking. And he did so much of it with looks only. Irene Dunne, too. So often, the best acting is in what is never said.

Philadelphia Story
is one of my all-time favourites. He's got this cheeky little grin. He conveys so much with just his eyes. That's a true actor.
^^Just a
look!
"Your emotional state is not my responsibility." – Warren Smith

he could play such a goof and do it so good and still be likable. he could do drama and comedy.

So glad you enjoyed it. And I asolutely agree with you about the film being so watchable, again and again, because of the cast. It's just one of those films.

This is fantastic! He wrote some home life and personal life experience into the film. This was fun to read. It still remains one of my favourite movies, which I find fascinating since it's really a rather "bland" film in and of itself. It's just that the acting is so superior that makes this film fun to watch over and over. And over.
"Your emotional state is not my responsibility." – Warren Smith

Hey,
@Lilith
. I hope I'm not too late with this. I just wanted to share some info I remembered about this film, which I'm actually copying from Wikipedia. I think you'll enjoy it.
"The house built for the 1948 film still stands,[34] on the old Fox Ranch[35] property in Malibu Creek State Park, in the hills a few miles north of Malibu.[36]
"In real life, the family of the author, Eric Hodgins, built their house in the Litchfield County town of New Milford, Connecticut.[45] In 1945, Hodgins sold, for $38,000, to John Allard, a retired Air Force general.[46] In 1953, for $40,000, Ralph Gulliver, a New Milford fuel dealer, bought the property.[46] In 1972, his son, Jack and Jill Gulliver lived there.[46] It was sold in 1980 for an undisclosed amount,[34][45] and 2004 for $1.2 million.[40]"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Blandings_Builds_His_Dream_House
Now I'm thinking I want to see the film again!! It's such a treasure.

I'm looking forward to that!
"Your emotional state is not my responsibility." – Warren Smith

I will do my best to be here as much as I can. And I'm glad to see you here, too. Our friendly conversations can be so rewarding and can lead to some very interesting places, as you note. So glad for that.

I have missed your presence on the board. It's always such a pleasure to engage in conversation with classic movie buffs. Sometimes, it's funny how even a single scene within a movie can be the catalyst for an entire dialogue of friendly banter filled with reminiscing as we relish the evolving chats. It's wonderful to see you here! I do so hope that you're able to stick around for a while.
"Your emotional state is not my responsibility." – Warren Smith

Doing my best. I have a lot going on, but I like it here and hope to be able to participate more than I have been of late. I'm so glad that you and others are still here though. Hopefully, I'll be able to see you around more often.

Are you sticking around for a wee bit?
"Your emotional state is not my responsibility." – Warren Smith

You got that right! And glad to see you around, too.

I know I've said it before, but only Cary Grant can make the simple act of shaving for 5 minutes completely watchable and enjoyable. He's got this sly quirk about him that I find rather charming.
"Your emotional state is not my responsibility." – Warren Smith

it's such a cute movie. i luv myrna and grant is so good in it.

Hey!
Nice to see you around!
I'll need to give this another watch. It brings me so much joy while being simple, relying purely on the talent of the wonderful actors alone.
"Your emotional state is not my responsibility." – Warren Smith

Hey,
@Lilith
, I found it again and watched it again, too! It's one of the films I simply cannot NOT watch, because of the joy it brings. I felt the same way this time. I probably always will. Glad you got a copy to own.

I was so excited when I was finally able to get this to own. For such a simple movie, it's so enjoyable and can be watched over and over!
"Your emotional state is not my responsibility." – Warren Smith

I just put it in my queue at
Netflix
and moved it to the top. When it arrives and I've watched it…if I want to I can make a copy of it on my hard-drive and put it on a flash-drive. Then watch it on my BIG SCREEN tv!
“Call a SPADE, a SPADE; and a TRANNY, a TRANNY, or an IT!!!”.
"THAT'S SOME BAD
SHIT
,
HARRY
!".

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I'm so glad that someone else remembers that commercial! I was beginning to think I had dreamed it!
Wham?
Yup!
There was and still is
You asked a pretty question; I've given you the ugly answer.
Fasten Your Seatbelts….
It's Going To Be A Bumpy Night!

Thanks so much, Miss Margo. I remember that commercial. A nice use of a classic film to sell a product. Now if only there had been a kitchen product called Wham! Or did someone invent one already? After all, even before
Blandings
there was the army staple (and much later, Internet warning word), spam. Anything is possible.

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Thanks so much, Miss Margo. I'll be watching
Mr. Blandings
fairly soon.
Life is up and down for. It's not so much cruel to me as heartbreaking; and I mean that regarding others less fortunate than I am; people on-line and on the streets; friends and neighbors. Not just Covid.
Yes, I'm pretty safe, albeit more isolated than I'd care to be. Booster shot was a piece of cake. No pain. Gout makes going places difficult; sometimes the pain is more worry, and in the head; and then alive and kicking, in my feet and thighs.
All things together, life is bearable, occasionally a chore; often many chores. Yet there are many good things along the way, and much beauty as well.