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Wednesday, March 09, 2022
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This post came about by a happy coincidence. I started to create a "Faces" post when the first picture I picked was this B&W one, but I didn't have his name. Google Search solved that issue and, lo and behold, he is one of the stars of the 1963 movie "The Haunting" that I mentioned in yesterday's post 2022.0308.0002... regarding that circular staircase.
Russ Tamblyn
I love this movie and this scene is one of several that will make the hairs on your arms stand up. Impressive considering it was before CGI. Unfortunately, the volume in the first minute needs to be way up to hear it. Then it begins to settle. Stand by with your volume controls.
Definitely will look for and watch this movie. Side note: Russ Tamblyn also portrayed the character Riff in the 1961 West Side Story. I saw the new Spielberg production last Sunday night on HBO Max and was prepared to hate it because I am such a fan of the original. Simply put, it's a winner, baby! All the musical score is intact, one memorable song to the next, the young leads sing in their own voices, not dubbed like the original and the Sharks are cast with latino/latina actors who can really speak Spanish. The choreography pays homage to Jerome Robbins original jazz ballet moves but is refreshed and performed beautifully and some of the songs are sung in different locations. Saving the best for last, it is such a treat to see the original Anita, Rita Moreno cast in a new role, 60 years later. She is definitely a super trooper and holds her own among the new young cast members. I hope some of you will give it a look see and cry like I did hearing all these emotional and classic songs, must be a reason the 1961 film won 10 Academy Awards.
Oohhh. (shudder shudder} The Haunting is still my favorite all-time scary movie...and, yes, that scene is one of my favorites also. It helps that the great Julie Harris does it, too. Whenever I watch the movie, I start shuddering as soon as I hear the footsteps in the hall start...and then there's the banging on the doors....
And about Russ Tamblyn. He was also a great acrobat/gymnast who had some unforgettable moments in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and as Tony's second-in-command in West Side Story (watch him in the dance at the gym). In fact, it's because of his acrobatic prowess that the writers and choreographers of Seven Brides put in that famous barn dance scene where men are dancing (and leaping) across barn rails. Fred Astaire called Russ the greatest dancer in Hollywood. His daughter is actress Amber Tamblyn.
All the same old recepy for a suspense horror movie or a sci fi movie like «Alien(s)».. Never show what is frightening and put such a «mad» sick music too.
They rise our imagination of what is to come out and that triggers the fear in us.
I adore this movie as well. There are number of stand out performances. Claire Bloom? Never lovelier or more seductive. And I think the world of Julie Harris. I remember when she was touring in The Belle of Amherst, portraying Emily Dickenson (show was directed by Charles Nelson Reilly!) So... what inspired this, today?
That movie is one of my favorites to always watch around Halloween. I have to say the remake wasn't actually too bad either. In it, it contains more orante wood craved children that come to life and move and that was creepy as hell...but the original in still better. Both films used such beautiful legendary homes.
He was in many flicks... Including Peyton Place with Lana Turner, Terry Moore (One of Howard Hughes' wives), and Loyd Nolan; Turner was nominated for best actress. She took her daughter Cheryl (Lesbian) to the awards. Cheryl was molested by Lex Barker (A Tarzan). Cheryl killed her mom's lover Johnny Stompanado (Gangster) for abusing Lana. Where Love Has Gone with Bette Davis was based on this incident starring Susan Hayward who replaced Judy Garland in Valley of the Dolls. Lana's lovers included Fernando Lamas who married MGM swimming star Esther Williams. Both stars loved the "gifted" male.
How could you not know Russ Tamblyn when looking at his photo ? He was the prettiest Hollywood redhead of his day (a role now taken by Cameron Monaghan of Shameless). In my long gone childhood I saw him putting his acrobatic skills to good use as Tom Thumb in Tom Thumb. (K.uk)
This original version as always been lsted by me as one of the scariest films ever ! There was no need for special effects. The scares were created through camera movements/angles.
Of course in my mind Russ was the acrobatic dancer in original WSS
Russ was also a member of the "Jets", in West Side Story.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely will look for and watch this movie. Side note: Russ Tamblyn also portrayed the character Riff in the 1961 West Side Story. I saw the new Spielberg production last Sunday night on HBO Max and was prepared to hate it because I am such a fan of the original. Simply put, it's a winner, baby! All the musical score is intact, one memorable song to the next, the young leads sing in their own voices, not dubbed like the original and the Sharks are cast with latino/latina actors who can really speak Spanish. The choreography pays homage to Jerome Robbins original jazz ballet moves but is refreshed and performed beautifully and some of the songs are sung in different locations. Saving the best for last, it is such a treat to see the original Anita, Rita Moreno cast in a new role, 60 years later. She is definitely a super trooper and holds her own among the new young cast members. I hope some of you will give it a look see and cry like I did hearing all these emotional and classic songs, must be a reason the 1961 film won 10 Academy Awards.
ReplyDeleteOohhh. (shudder shudder} The Haunting is still my favorite all-time scary movie...and, yes, that scene is one of my favorites also. It helps that the great Julie Harris does it, too. Whenever I watch the movie, I start shuddering as soon as I hear the footsteps in the hall start...and then there's the banging on the doors....
ReplyDeleteAnd about Russ Tamblyn. He was also a great acrobat/gymnast who had some unforgettable moments in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and as Tony's second-in-command in West Side Story (watch him in the dance at the gym). In fact, it's because of his acrobatic prowess that the writers and choreographers of Seven Brides put in that famous barn dance scene where men are dancing (and leaping) across barn rails. Fred Astaire called Russ the greatest dancer in Hollywood. His daughter is actress Amber Tamblyn.
I will shut up now.
David & Milleson & Purple Wolf - I had forgotten about Russ being in West Side Story. I'll do my best to see the remake.
ReplyDeleteAll the same old recepy for a suspense horror movie or a sci fi movie like «Alien(s)»..
ReplyDeleteNever show what is frightening and put such a «mad» sick music too.
They rise our imagination of what is to come out and that triggers the fear in us.
I adore this movie as well. There are number of stand out performances. Claire Bloom? Never lovelier or more seductive. And I think the world of Julie Harris. I remember when she was touring in The Belle of Amherst, portraying Emily Dickenson (show was directed by Charles Nelson Reilly!) So... what inspired this, today?
ReplyDeleteThat movie is one of my favorites to always watch around Halloween. I have to say the remake wasn't actually too bad either. In it, it contains more orante wood craved children that come to life and move and that was creepy as hell...but the original in still better. Both films used such beautiful legendary homes.
ReplyDeleteI've only ever associated him with West Side Story.
ReplyDeleteHe was in many flicks... Including Peyton Place with Lana Turner, Terry Moore (One of Howard Hughes' wives), and Loyd Nolan; Turner was nominated for best actress. She took her daughter Cheryl (Lesbian) to the awards. Cheryl was molested by Lex Barker (A Tarzan). Cheryl killed her mom's lover Johnny Stompanado (Gangster) for abusing Lana. Where Love Has Gone with Bette Davis was based on this incident starring Susan Hayward who replaced Judy Garland in Valley of the Dolls. Lana's lovers included Fernando Lamas who married MGM swimming star Esther Williams. Both stars loved the "gifted" male.
ReplyDeleteHe also was in Peyton Place starring Lana Turner.
ReplyDeleteRob - Wow, that's for all that background! I always had the hots for Lorenzo.
ReplyDeleteHe was also in Twin Peaks... I read "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson many years ago,, three times... at night...
ReplyDeleteUncle Vic - What a brave man you are!
ReplyDeleteHow could you not know Russ Tamblyn when looking at his photo ?
ReplyDeleteHe was the prettiest Hollywood redhead of his day (a role now taken by Cameron Monaghan of Shameless). In my long gone childhood I saw him putting his acrobatic skills to good use as Tom Thumb in Tom Thumb. (K.uk)
K.uk - Ah, yes, Tom Thumb! I had forgotten that movie until you mentioned it.
ReplyDeleteThis original version as always been lsted by me as one of the scariest films ever ! There was no need for special effects. The scares were created through camera movements/angles.
ReplyDeleteOf course in my mind Russ was the acrobatic dancer in original WSS
nbearj - Totally scary, always.
ReplyDelete"God... GOD... whose hand was I holding?....."
ReplyDeleteUncle Vic - Intense creepiness.
ReplyDeleteLove that movie. Rust Hammond has always been favorite.
ReplyDeleteSean - Yes, he's hot too!
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