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Captain China   1949     1 and a half stars    N/R, 97 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Lewis Foster  
Cast: John Payne, Gail Russell, Jeffrey Lynn, Lon Chaney Jr., Edgar Bergen, Michael O'Shea, Ellen Corby, Robert Armstrong

  An ex-sea captain, who was relieved of his command, gets the chance to vindicate himself when caught in a storm at sea.

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Don't Make Waves   1967     2 stars    N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Alexander Mackendrick  
Cast: Tony Curtis, Claudia Cardinale, Robert Webber, Joanna Barnes, Sharon Tate, David Draper, Mort Sahl, Edgar Bergen, Dub Taylor, Douglas Henderson

  Southern California sun and surf contribute to the downfall of a married man who finds himself in the middle of an affair.

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Fun and Fancy Free   1947     2 and a half stars    N/R, 73 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Musical
Director: Bill Roberts, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, William Morgan  
Cast: Cliff Edwards, Walt Disney, Billy Gilbert, Clarence Nash, Luana Patten, Dinah Shore, Anita Gordon, Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd, Pinto Colvig

  Two Disney animated movies are represented in this 1947 film: (1) "Mickey and the Beanstalk"–Mickey, Donald, and Goofy (voices of Walt Disney, Clarence Nash, and Pinto Colvig) bring their version of the famous tale. Edgar Bergen and his dummies Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd tell the story to a young girl (Luana Patten) (2) Bongo the circus bear is not happy with his current "job," so escapes into the forest. He finds that life on the outside is tough, but eventually finds his true love. Dinah Shore provides the narration and songs. Jiminy Cricket (voice of Cliff Edwards) provides the transition between the two stories.



Cast
Cliff Edwards Jiminy Cricket (voice)
Walt Disney Mickey Mouse (voice)
Billy Gilbert Willie the Giant (voice)
Clarence Nash Donald Duck (voice)
Luana Patten Herself
Dinah Shore (voice)
Anita Gordon Singing Harp (voice)
Edgar Bergen Himself
Charlie McCarthy Himself
Mortimer Snerd Himself
Pinto Colvig Goofy (voice)

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The Goldwyn Follies   1938     1 and a half stars    N/R, 120 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: George Marshall  
Cast: Adolphe Menjou, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Vera Zorina, Kenny Baker, Andrea Leeds, Bobby(2) Clark, Edgar Bergen, Alan Ladd, Jerome Cowan, Phil Baker, Ella Logan, Nydia Westman

  While this film about producer Oliver Merlin (Adolphe Menjou)– who worries about his next show–is lacking in high marks for entertainment value, George Gershwin (who died during the filming) and his brother Ira contributed two great songs: "Love Walked In" and "Our Love is Here to Stay."



Cast
Adolphe Menjou Oliver Merlin
Al Ritz Himself
Harry Ritz Himself
Jimmy Ritz Himself
Vera Zorina Olga Samara
Kenny Baker Danny Beecher
Andrea Leeds Hazel Dawes
Bobby(2) Clark A. Basil Crane Jr.
Edgar Bergen Himself
Alan Ladd Himself
Jerome Cowan Director Lawrence
Phil Baker Michael Day
Ella Logan Glory Wood
Nydia Westman Ada

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The Homecoming: A Christmas Story   1971     2 and a half stars    PG, 98 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Fielder Cook  
Cast: Patricia Neal, Richard Thomas, Edgar Bergen, Ellen Corby, Dorothy Stickney, Josephine Hutchinson, William Windom, Cleavon Little, Andrew Duggan, David Huddleston, Woodrow Parfrey, Jon Walmsley

  In this made-for-TV film based on the popular "The Waltons" TV series, the Waltons are preparing for Christmas in 1933. But Father is late to arrive as the snowstorm hits, and John-Boy (Richard Thomas) is sent out to locate him. Patricia Neal won a Golden Globe award for Best Actress and an Emmy nomination for her role as the mother. A Golden Globe nomination was also received for best TV movie.

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I Remember Mama   1948     4 stars    N/R, 134 min.
Genre: Family / Drama
Director: George Stevens  
Cast: Irene Dunne, Barbara Bel Geddes, Oskar Homolka, Philip Dorn, Cedric Hardwicke, Edgar Bergen, Rudy Vallee, Barbara O'Neil, Florence Bates, Ellen Corby, Peggy McIntyre, June Hedin, Steve Brown, Hope Landin, Edith Evanson

  This film centers on memories of Katrin (Barbara Bel Geddes) as she grew up in her Norwegian immigrant family's home. Irene Dunne received an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of "Mama," the solid core who holds the family together as they adapt to life in San Francisco. Oskar Homolka, Barbara Bel Geddes, and Ellen Corby also received nominations.



Cast
Irene Dunne Mama
Barbara Bel Geddes Katrin
Oskar Homolka Uncle Chris
Philip Dorn Papa
Cedric Hardwicke Mr. Hyde
Edgar Bergen Mr. Thorkelson
Rudy Vallee Dr. Johnson
Barbara O'Neil Jessie Brown
Florence Bates Florence Dana Moorhead
Ellen Corby Aunt Trina
Peggy McIntyre Christine
June Hedin Dagmar
Steve Brown Nels
Hope Landin Aunt Jenny
Edith Evanson Aunt Sigrid

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Letter of Introduction   1938     2 stars    N/R, 104 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: John M. Stahl  
Cast: Adolphe Menjou, Andrea Leeds, George Murphy, Edgar Bergen, Rita Johnson, Ann Sheridan, Eve Arden, Ernest Cossart, Frank Jenks, Jonathan Hale, Irving Bacon, Wade Boteler

  Aging actor John Mannering (Adolphe Menjou) had divorced years before and is estranged from his daughter Katherine (Andrea Leeds)–until she shows up at his door announcing that she plans to become an actress but wants to make it on her own. Complications ensue when they try to hide their father/daughter relationship from the press.

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The Muppet Movie   1979     3 stars    G, 98 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Family / Musical
Director: James Frawley  
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dom DeLuise, Charles Durning, Orson Welles, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn, Richard Pryor, Jerry Nelson, Michael Earl, Dave Goetz, Austin Pendleton, Edgar Bergen

  Jim Henson's Muppets–Kermit the Frog, Fozzie the Bear, Miss piggy, and more–are brought to the screen to tell their unique rags-to-riches story of success in Hollywood. While traveling to Hollywood, they fend off Doc Hopper (Charles Durning) who wants Kermit to be the spokesman for his Frogs-Legs restaurant chain. Paul Williams' score is great and includes "The Rainbow Connection," which was nominated for an Oscar.



Cast
Jim Henson Kermit the Frog/others
Frank Oz Miss Piggy/others
Dom DeLuise Bernie the Aagent
Charles Durning Doc Hopper
Orson Welles Lew Lord
Steve Martin Insolent Waiter
Mel Brooks Professor Max Krassman
Bob Hope Ice Cream Vendor
Madeline Kahn El Sleezo Patron
Richard Pryor Balloon Vendor
Jerry Nelson Floyd Pepper/other
Michael Earl Big Bird/ others
Dave Goetz The Great Gonzo/others
Austin Pendleton Max
Edgar Bergen Himself/Charlie McCarthy
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You Can't Cheat an Honest Man   1939     3 and a half stars    N/R, 76 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: George Marshall, Edward F. Cline  
Cast: W.C. Fields, Edgar Bergen, Constance Moore, John Arledge, James Bush, Thurston Hall, Edward Brophy, Mary Forbes, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Irving Bacon, Princess Baba, Blacaman, Eddy Chandler, Eddie Dunn, Drew Demorest

  Struggling circus owner Larson E. Whipsnade (W.C. Fields) struggles to stay away from legal trouble. This trait provides the backdrop for a very funny story about how one problem can quickly multiply into many more.



Cast
W.C. Fields Larson E. Whipsnake
Edgar Bergen The Great Edgar
Constance Moore Victoria Whipsnade
John Arledge Phineas Whipsnade
James Bush Roger Bel-Goodie
Thurston Hall Mr. Archibald Bel-Goodie
Edward Brophy Corbett
Mary Forbes Mrs. Bel-Goodie
Eddie "Rochester" Anderson Cheerful
Irving Bacon Jailer
Princess Baba Princess Baba
Blacaman Blacaman
Eddy Chandler Highway Patrol Officer
Eddie Dunn Cop
Drew Demorest Barker
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Movie Quick Pick
1. Captain China (1949)
2. Don't Make Waves (1967)
3. Fun and Fancy Free (1947)
4. The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
5. The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971)
6. I Remember Mama (1948)
7. Letter of Introduction (1938)
8. The Muppet Movie (1979)
9. You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939)


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