Yesterday marked the centennial of the great Barbara Stanwyck. Rather than offer up an appreciation which may sound like the ravings of a Stage Door Johnny, let me direct you to two excellent must-reads courtesy of Edward Copeland on Film and The House Next Door . Both will surely inspire you to adjust your Netflix line-up immediately.
In a salute to the great dame, I stayed up til the wee hours last night, watching her in Robert Wise’s Executive Suite. I love this movie. A sharp and tidy little gem from 1954, it’s not Stanwyck’s greatest achievement but, golly, does she shine in her small but oh-so-pivotal supporting role. Walter Pidgeon, Fredric March, William Holden, June Allyson, and a lovely (and Oscar-nominated) Nina Foch fill out the very all-star cast.
Now if you’ll excuse me, it’s time for Ball of Fire.
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