Betty Davis and James Cagney
By Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99425)
Atlanta, Georgia
August 26, 2017 5:20pm CST
We did something this afternoon that we seldom do..We watched an old movie starring Betty Davis and James Cagney. It's weird to see the fashions, their manner of speaking, and how carefully they hinted at sex without actually showing anything.
I don't remember the name of the movie but I did see it was made in 1941. Sometime ago I saw a Betty Davis movie made at a later date that I liked. "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane" Also James Cagney in "I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy" I like some of the serial shows from a few year back but I'm not really an old movie buff? I actually I enloyed sitting with my better half and watching an old movie today. Do you like old movies?
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@marguicha (215441)
• Chile
26 Aug 17
I think that most of the old movies are far better than the new ones. And Bette Davies and James Cagney were two great actors.
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@marguicha (215441)
• Chile
27 Aug 17
@RubyHawk The new ones have more special effects. But that´s all.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
27 Aug 17
@marguicha Another thing that bothers me about new movies is the sound quality isn't good. Sound was always clear in old movies.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
27 Aug 17
The only old movie I saw and really liked was Gone With the Wind. I have seen that movie more than three times I think. I've also read the book.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
27 Aug 17
@RubyHawk I wasn't aware of that book. It was my father who introduced the movie to us and the book as well. My father loved reading novels. That's why one of my sisters was named Scarlet after Scarlet O'Hara of Gone with the Wind.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
27 Aug 17
So have I. I don't know how many times I've seen the movie and I've read the book. I have it in my library. I couldn't wait to see the new book, "Scarlet" that was supposed to continue the story and I was horrified. One of the worst books I've ever read.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 Aug 17
@toniganzon That is so neat. I've never known anyone named Scarlet and that's surprising since the book was popular all over. Does your sister like her name?I think it's a lovely name.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 17
I do like some old movies but it has been a while since I have watched one with my husband.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Aug 17
@RubyHawk me too about being on the computer
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Aug 17
@BelleStarr Sometimes I work on my iPad and watch TV with half an eye. I have Chip and Joanne on now.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Aug 17
We love old movies and try to catch one as often as they are available. You are right @RubyHawk, it is weird to see the fashions, etc. We are hoping to see Casablanca this week.
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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28 Aug 17
Casablanca, a Bogie classic. That's a great choice Pat
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
27 Aug 17
Yes, I love old movies. My mother and I watched I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy last summer and I took videos of her enjoying the music and the movie. It was apparently her favorite and she watched it every year in July. I'm so glad I have the videos. The movie is EXCELLENT!
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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27 Aug 17
Yes I love old movies. Most are so much better than today's unimaginative ones. They are so good Hollywood keeps making remakes of them. Of course, most times they are never as good. 
The Baby Jane one was terrific. Most if not all of James Cagney's movies are classics. Humphrey Bogart and Jimmy Stewart are other movie actors whose work in movies are supreme! If "Rear Window" ever is playing check that one out. Grace Kelley co-stars. Turner Classic Movies shows them all the time!
The Baby Jane one was terrific. Most if not all of James Cagney's movies are classics. Humphrey Bogart and Jimmy Stewart are other movie actors whose work in movies are supreme! If "Rear Window" ever is playing check that one out. Grace Kelley co-stars. Turner Classic Movies shows them all the time!2 people like this
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Aug 17
TCM rocks! Nobody was ever tougher on screen than Cagney. Well maybe Bogie. Those guys would spit out today's so-called tough guys. You have seen White Heat?
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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27 Aug 17
@JohnRoberts Yes, Cagney at his best tough guy persona! Having grown up around that environment he just nails those roles! "Top of the World.!"
"Top of the World.!"1 person likes this
@just4him (306236)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Aug 17
I look for Yankee Doodle Dandy on the Fourth of July on TCM. I now have it saved on my DVR so I can watch it any time. I do like watching old movies. I saw one today - The Music Man with Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. Seeing all those fashions and yes the mannerisms even what they considered bad phraseology is so mild compared to today.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Aug 17
You must have caught part of TCM's James Cagney festival. They are showing his movies today. I have seen them all.
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