tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post3621245589755264770..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: James Garner Makes a Fine MarloweRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-26322444313933492682017-05-23T19:28:16.422-04:002017-05-23T19:28:16.422-04:00Garner makes a fine Marlowe, anyone who can't ...Garner makes a fine Marlowe, anyone who can't see that has his own animus to deal with. Dick Powell, the music hall star may seem an odd choice, but those of us from the early 50s were brought up on "The Dick Powell Theatre"<br /><br />Check out this trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNnmT7CB0FY<br /><br />SteveDavies01https://www.blogger.com/profile/01893644148522262234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-62830520549218520912017-05-09T09:33:55.695-04:002017-05-09T09:33:55.695-04:00Good read, Rick! I was floored when I first saw am...Good read, Rick! I was floored when I first saw amiable Dick Powell claim the role of Marlowe. He was perfect! And James Garner did a solid turn. I have truly come to enjoy Garner's diverse performances very much. toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-68728953126883385012017-05-07T16:51:48.518-04:002017-05-07T16:51:48.518-04:00Haha! I like your understated conclusion, about ho...Haha! I like your understated conclusion, about how Garner's Rockford Files character did rather well for him.<br /><br />I never would have considered Garner for a Marlowe role, but in reading your analysis, it sounds like a great fit. I am not familiar with this one – either the book or the film – and I'm looking forward to checking it out. Thanks!<br /><br />P.S. I agree re: Raymond Chandler's writing. I haven't read many of his books, but I love, LOVE his writing style.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-77694439757146705152017-05-05T01:03:17.005-04:002017-05-05T01:03:17.005-04:00Think there's more Marlowe in Harry O than in ...Think there's more Marlowe in Harry O than in Rockford. Particularly in the first Harry O movie pilot, where he plays it "tougher".Bill Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041905291496937729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-520178800316683162017-05-04T22:53:36.789-04:002017-05-04T22:53:36.789-04:00Bruce Lee is a lot of fun in MARLOWE and his scree...Bruce Lee is a lot of fun in MARLOWE and his screen time is too brief. Stirling Silliphant became one of his students.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-5454581969392750872017-05-04T22:52:52.880-04:002017-05-04T22:52:52.880-04:00I'm a David Janssen fan, but can't see him...I'm a David Janssen fan, but can't see him as Marlowe nor Liam Neeson for that matter. Of course, who would have thunk that Dick Powell coulda nailed the role?Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-28898514850982568262017-05-04T08:31:34.152-04:002017-05-04T08:31:34.152-04:00Great read. I enjoyed Garner's turn in the pic...Great read. I enjoyed Garner's turn in the picture and, like you, would have been happy to see them select another of the novels.<br /><br />PS: It doesn't hurt that today I am attired in my Bruce Lee t-shirt, a comfortable alternative to caftans.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-44341525687120373262017-05-04T06:29:36.039-04:002017-05-04T06:29:36.039-04:00Never could connect Marlowe to Garner - too boyish...Never could connect Marlowe to Garner - too boyish, even in middle age. David Janssen, OTOH...<br /><br />Liam Neeson's taking the role in The Black-Eyed Blonde, a very good if too "meta" patische.Bill Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041905291496937729noreply@blogger.com