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Max et les Ferrailleurs, 1971

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Stunning Hedy Lamarr In

Tortilla Flat (1942)

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Hedy Lamarr (Samson and Delilah, Ziegfeld Girl)—Look. I'm sure someone has already submitted Hedy Lamarr because she was spectacularly beautiful, and a very strong lady too: she fled both an abusive marriage AND nazi persecution at a very young age and rebuilt a life for herself pursuing her love for acting all on her own!! Her career as an actress was stellar; while she began acting outside of Hollywood (her very first movie, Ecstasy, won a prize at the Venice Film Festival), she conquered American hearts very quickly with her first movie in the US, Algiers, and then just kept getting better and better. If all this isn't enough, she was also an inventor: her invention of the frequency-hopping spread spectrum radio transmission technique forms the base of bluetooth and has a lot of applications in all kinds of communication technologies. I think that deserves a prize, don't you?

Grace Kelly (Rear Window, High Society, Dial M for Murder)—The literal princess of Hollywood (she retired at 26 to become princess of Monaco), her name said everything about why she was so hot. She carried herself with a grace and elegance you just don't see anymore. Her voice was sultry without being overbearing, and she had the ability to be sweet but suggest a deep sensuality at all times.

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The only person you can find both on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in the Inventor's Hall of Fame--her radio-frequency-hopping technology forms the basis for cordless phones, wi-fi, and a dozen other aspects of modern life. She was also passionate in her efforts to aid the Allies in WWII (unsurprising for a Jewish-Austrian Emigree to America), and her name served as the backbone for one of the best running jokes in what is possibly Mel Brooks' best movie. Look, Louis B. Mayer apparently believed he could plausibly promote her as "The world's most beautiful woman". Is an entire website full of people going to be less audacious than one Louis B. Mayer? I didn't think so!

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Described as "Hedy has the most incredible personal sophistication. She knows the peculiarly European art of being womanly; she knows what men want in a beautiful woman, what attracts them, and she forces herself to be these things. She has magnetism with warmth, something that neither Dietrich nor Garbo has managed to achieve" by Howard Sharpe, she managed to escape her controlling husband (and Nazi Germany) by a) Disguising as her maid and fleeing to Paris or b) Convincing the husband to let her wear all of her jewelry to a dinner, only to disappear afterwards. Also she was particularly clever and helped develop Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (I can't really explain it but anyway...)

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Her depiction of Delilah and Samson and Delilah just lives rent free in my head. The woman was gorgeous.

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One of the most beautiful women ever in film, spoken by many critics and fans. Beautiful shapely figure, deeper seductive voice, and often played femme fatale roles. She was also brilliant and an inventor. Mainly self-taught, she invested her spare time, including on set between takes, in designing and drafting inventions, which included an improved traffic stoplight and a tablet that would dissolve in water to create a flavored carbonated drink, and much more.

Gorgeous and brilliant pioneer of modern technology and the middle part.

Grace Kelly:

flawlessly beautiful and a literal princess

Her facial structure? Flawless. Her eyes? Stunning. Her hair? Gorgeous. Her style? Immaculate. Every second she’s on screen, she just exudes this elegance and sophistication. It’s no wonder she ended up marrying a prince. But she’s got this mischief in her eyes that is compelling.

She was so elegant, so beautiful and perfect I could cry for real. A fairy disguised as a woman.

the most beautiful of Hitchcock's "icy blondes". elegant, glamorous, she left hollywood to became an actual princess, I mean, COME ON

she's so pretty and refined and elegant! I'm pretty sure taylor swift's blonde hair red lip look is modeled partly after her

She's just so elegant, look at her all dressed up like a Barbie doll in the latest fashions. There's a quiet dignity about her.

Not only was she princess of Monaco she also is Stéphanie de Monaco's mother and yeah, vote for her she's soooo pretty That red dress in Dial M.... hot damn

To me, she is the first and only blonde. She earned it. Paired with Edith Head's costume design she is unstoppable. I dare anyone to watch her as Lisa Carol Fremont in Rear Window and not be completely blown away by her hotness.

SHE IS SO PRETTY AND FASHIONABLE!! Not only that but she has an alluring aura to her in whatever film I've seen her in! Rear Window is just one of my personal favorite films she was in, especially for her costumes in that. And how many actresses can you say was a princess consort in addition to being a famous leading lady?

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Anna May Wong Vs. Peggy Ashcroft

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Anna May Wong - (The Gallery of Madame Liu-Tsong) - The groundbreaking Chinese-American star became the first Asian-American to star in a TV show with this series on the DuMont Network. Like most DuMont shows, no episodes survive, but we know from her other roles that Anna May Wong was indeed very hot!

Peggy Ashcroft - (The Jewel in the Crown, She's Been Away, The Wars of the Roses) - Peggy Ashcroft's brilliance needs no introduction. One the finest stage actresses to ever grace the British stage, Dame Peggy Ashcroft made several notable TV appearances, particularly in the mid and later eras of her career. In the TV adaptation of The Cherry Orchard (1962) she played Madame Ranevskaya, and while her performance was brilliant she cut an elegant, tragic, beautiful and somewhat foolishly carefree figure who instantly caught your eye. In the TV series adaptation of The Wars of the Roses (1965), she played Margaret of Anjou, going from naive youth to fierce warrior queen and bitter old age in a matter of episodes. It was a masterclass in Shakespeare on TV by one of the best Shakespearean actresses ever, a magnetic performance and she herself looked absolutely stunning. In the TV film "Caught on a Train" she played an elderly Austrian aristocrat, self centered, kind-in-a-weird-way, imperious and elegant. In the TV film "Cream in My Coffee" she was a sad married woman hoping that a holiday would build bridges in her marriage that broke down before it even began. The TV series The Jewel in the Crown was one of her best TV appearances ever where she played a slightly dotty retired missionary and her ultimate tragic end. Her swan song on TV was her final TV appearance in the the TV film She's Been Away where she played an old woman released from a mental asylum where she was locked in since her youth. Peggy Ashcroft looked stunning on TV and translated her wealth of stage experience into her television performances, winning several BAFTA awards for Best Actress, being nominated for several more BAFTA's for Best Actress and was nominated for two Emmy's (one outstanding lead actress and another outstanding supporting actress) and a Golden Globe (also for outstanding lead actress) as well.

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Joe Manganiello, the eldest of two sons born to Charles and Susan Manganiello, grew up in Mount Lebanon, a suburb of Pittsburgh. He shares his Italian and Armenian heritage with pride, and in an interview, he revealed that his grandfather was of Austrian descent. Joe attended St. Bernard School, a private Catholic institution in Mount Lebanon, and graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1995. During his high school years, he excelled in sports, serving as captain of the football, volleyball, and basketball teams.

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A knee injury during a high school football game derailed Joe's plans to pursue a career in professional sports. He then shifted his focus to acting, enrolling at Carnegie Mellon University to study drama. After completing his education, Joe moved to Los Angeles to further his career. His filmography includes notable works such as "Pee-wee’s Big Holiday" and appearances in films like "Magic Mike" and "Magic Mike XXL."

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Joe Manganiello gained widespread recognition for his role in the TV series "True Blood," which aired from 2010 to 2014. In 2010, he was ranked 7th on People magazine's list of Sexiest Men Alive and was named the Best Summer Body of 2011 by Men’s Health. He is also an active supporter of the organization Until There’s a Cure, which works in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

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Tilly Losch In The Band Wagon (Theatre 1931)

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International Women Pioneers of Cinema By Raquel Stecher

Early women filmmakers are enjoying a renaissance; one they so rightly deserve. Documentary series like Mark Cousins’ WOMEN MAKE FILM help amplify the filmmakers who struggled within the confines of a male-dominated industry to make a space for themselves. These talented women deserve to be appreciated for their sheer talent, perseverance and of course their wonderful films. Let’s take look at some of the more obscure female directors from outside of the English-speaking world and how they paved the way for filmmakers to come.

For Bulgarian director Binka Zhelyazkova, filmmaking was a means of protest. Fighting back against her home country’s communist regime, each of her films offered its own cutting political critique. Her first film LIFE FLOWS QUIETLY BY… (’57), for which she served as assistant director to Anton Marinovich, was banned by the Bulgarian Communist Party for 30 years and finally released in 1988. Zhelyazkova forged on. She continued to make bold films with strong anti-fascist themes. Her films were often banned in Bulgaria yet highly regarded elsewhere in Europe and beyond. She had a keen eye for creating atmospheric and visually stunning films and was heavily influenced by Italian Neo-Realism, French New Wave and Russian cinema. With her directorial debut WE WERE YOUNG (’61), a haunting love story about two young resistance fighters, she became the first Bulgarian woman to direct a feature-length movie.

Austrian-Hungarian Jewish director Leontine Sagan is best known for her seminal lesbian film MADCHEN IN UNIFORM (’31). A pupil of Max Reinhardt, she trained as both an actress and a theater director. She saw an opportunity to try her hand at filmmaking when she came across German-Hungarian playwright Christa Winsloe’s story of a young woman at an all-girls boarding school who falls in love with her headmistress. Sagan’s MADCHEN IN UNIFORM is extraordinary for being the first feature film to portray lesbian love and for being female driven with a story by a woman writer with a woman director and an all-female cast. The film was a success, garnering rave reviews. Although Nazi politician Joseph Goebbels wrote in his diary that it was “magnificently directed, exceptionally natural and exciting film art,” the Nazi regime publicly made an attempt to destroy all copies of the film. Sagan was courted by MGM’s David O. Selznick, who quickly became a fan of her work and invited her to Hollywood. While this didn’t quite pan out, Sagan did go on to direct two British films MEN OF TOMORROW (’32) and GAIETY GEORGE (’46).

Following in the footsteps of Leontine Sagan was French director Jacqueline Audry. OLIVIA (’51) was based on Dorothy Bussy’s autobiographical novel which itself was inspired by MADCHEN IN UNIFORM as well as Colette Claudine’s novels. The story also takes place in an all-girls boarding school but instead of the Prussian Empire we get Belle Epoque France. Audry got her start as a script supervisor before working as an assistant director under the tutelage of Max Ophuls and G.W. Pabst. Her first solo success was GIGI (’49), one of three Colette stories she would adapt to screen. Even in an industry dominated by men, Audry made a space for herself directing films that featured complex and interesting female characters. She told subversive stories through conventional narratives with an eye towards literary adaptations with strong sexual themes. With the French New Wave, Audry’s style of filmmaking became quickly outdated and she was mostly forgotten. Decades later her work, especially OLIVIA, is finally getting the recognition she deserved.

In her brief 32 years, Forough Farrokhzad cemented a legacy as one of the great Persian poets. Her work openly explored female desire and was controversial in her native Iran, well before the Islamic Revolution. Farrokhzad was a woman determined to live life by her own standards. It was the subject of human perseverance that planted the seed of what would become her one and only film: THE HOUSE IS BLACK (’63). This 20-minute short documentary was filmed over 12 days at the Babadaghi leprosy colony. Her goal is clearly stated in the opening monologue of the film: “to wipe out ugliness and to relieve the victims is the motive of this film and the hope of its makers.” Farrokhzad narrates the majority of the film reading religious texts and her own poetry. In making the film, she brought awareness to the plight of those suffering leprosy and her unique filmmaking style inspired the Iranian New Wave.

By the time Therese Sita-Bella passed away in 2006, she was largely forgotten in her native Cameroon. But that has since changed, as a new appreciation for this dynamic and multi-talented woman has grown over recent years. Sita-Bella was born and raised in Southern Cameroon. She was part of the Beti tribe, educated by Catholic missionaries and moved briefly to Paris to continue her education. Sita-Bella became a radio and print journalist, a licensed pilot, a model and even played the guitar. In 1963, she added film director to her resume when she traveled with the Cameroonian National Ensemble, a collective of dancers who were performing at the Sarah Bernhardt Theater in Paris. With her documentary TAM-TAM A PARIS (’63), Sita-Bella became the first Subsaharan African female filmmaker. As author Dibussi Tande writes, Sita-Bella was “a woman ahead of her times, she made her mark in a male-dominated system that considered her an oddity and blazed the trail for many women in her generation.”

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Romy Schneider (1960s)

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Why watching films about an Austrian empress is a German holiday tradition

Fantastic series of films. Costumes are stunning. Merry Christmas everyone

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The stunning Romy Schneider (Austrian-French actress)

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Get local news, offers & more... On Saturday, July 23rd, I had the pleasure of seeing a truly first-rate production, a phenomenal performance of one of the greatest musicals ever written! Musicals at Richter, in Danbury, continues with their legacy of providing audiences what we yearn for in live theater, the right shows with the right cast. Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC was the perfect show to see outdoors on this lovely July night. Under the excellent direction of Jessica Smith, musical direction of Adam Snyder, and choreography of Lindsay Miller, this stellar cast truly made the hills come alive, on this new stage featuring a stunning set designed by John McMahon, complete with moveable pieces. The cast members radiate positive energy from the stage, truly entertaining the audience, and having fun playing their roles! For those not familiar with the storyline, it is set in 1938 Austria. Maria has not yet taken her vows as a nun, and as a result of her restlessness is asked to take a temporary leave and work for widowed Captain Von Trapp, caring for his seven children, ages sixteen and under. Maria brings music and singing into the lives of the children, children who come to really like her, as she does to them. Maria soon develops romantic feelings towards Captain Von Trapp, feelings that if reciprocated and developed into a marriage would prevent Maria from becoming a nun. This potential love conflict is exacerbated by the fact that Captain Von Trapp is in a courtship with another woman, the Baroness. Meanwhile, as the Nazi regime infiltrates Austria and insists that Austrians join them in acting, thinking, feeling, and speaking like a Nazi, while waving the Nazi flag, the Nazis set their sights on demanding that Captain Von Trapp joins their navy. Captain Von Trapp, being a loyal Austrian who respects Austria as Austria, not as being under Nazi infiltration, wants no part of the Nazi agenda, but is he free to be himself and act upon his own beliefs and convictions without jeopardizing his life and the lives of his children? Come to the show to find out! I tremendously enjoyed the familiar musical numbers, such as "The Sound of Music," "Do-Re-Mi," "Maria," "So Long, Farewell," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen," "The Lonely Goatherd," "Edelweiss," "Climb Every Mountain," and my favorite from this musical, "My Favorite Things." The excellent singing of this cast is enhanced by a talented live band.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined')ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'broadwayworld_com-under_first_paragraph','ezslot_1',160,'0','0']);if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined')__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-broadwayworld_com-under_first_paragraph-0'); Emily Walsh stars as Maria, dazzling the audience with her amazing singing voice and powerful acting that draws the audience in, connecting with this central protagonist. Rob Mayette, as Captain Von Trapp, has an excellent voice and stage presence and truly commands the role when on stage. Rob Mayette and Emily Walsh play off each other very well creating a feeling of authenticity to their dynamics with each other, and with the children and other cast members. Their strong performances epitomize what these roles are and how they are meant to be played to maximize the greatness of the show! Claire Simard brings quality to the challenging role of the Baroness, showing that with the right actress, this deliberately dislikeable antagonist can still have pizzazz. Christopher Hetherington brings authenticity to Max Detweiler, a rather shady character with dubious motives. The seven children are magnificently portrayed by cast members who gel together so well that it is easy for the audience to forget that these performers are not real life siblings. Jillian Flynn leads the siblings as Liesl, the highly likeable eldest (sixteen going on seventeen.) The other siblings include Austin Etzbach as Friedrich, Gabby Messina as Louisa, Jack Rand as Kurt, Allyson Snyder as Brigitta, Kelly Inconstanti as Marta and Charlotte Harrington as Gretl.

All seven cast members bring quality and distinction to their specific characters, making their roles count, both as individuals and as a collective group! Each of these Von Trapp children has a unique personality while each of these cast members brings that personality out. They also harmonize well, and dance with precise synchronicity. The coordination they display with each other makes their musical numbers extremely impressive to watch, on many levels. Priscilla Squiers shines is the role of Mother Abbess, with soprano vocals that are perfect for all her solos. Cathy Cavender, Stacey Snyder, and Daisy Stott enhance the production in their respective roles of Sister Margaretta, Sister Berthe, and Sister Sophia. Vincent Fontenelli is convincing as Liesl's love interest Rolf. Elizabeth Czarsty and Robert Fontenelli also bring life to their roles as the housekeeper Frau Schmidt, and Franz, the Butler, respectively. Ensemble roles enhance this show, as well. Like the leads, the ensemble performers also appear to be having fun on stage, greatly enjoying being part of this phenomenal production. These cast members include Jacquelynn Matchen, Paul Matchen, Rachelle Matchen, Tyler Wolfson, Rachel Volpe, Dolly Conner, Melisa Garcia, Beth McGuire, Amanda Thomas, April Smith, Molly Tarnowski, and Renėe Browne. They make their roles count. Beyond the romantic love story between Captain Von Trapp and Maria, I feel that this show sends extremely positive messages that are just as relevant in modern America, as they were in 1938 Austria. In this show, those who put their trust in God and His love are portrayed as the good people, as they should be. Those who boldly take a stand for the righteous truth that they believe in and refuse to be corrupted or manipulated are portrayed as heroes and positive role models, which they are. Conversely, hostile regimes that infiltrate countries' governments and oppressively try to destroy national identities by controlling what the citizens can legally do, say, think, or even feel are portrayed as the villains, as they should be portrayed. Furthermore, those who conform to the demands of those hostile government regimes are viewed as sell-outs, traitors, and cowards, as they are. The boundaries are clear between right and wrong, between good and evil, and between courage and cowardice. The former things are extolled while the latter things are rebuked. Musicals at Richter follows the positive example set by this show in that they have chosen a beloved classic with positive messages, and have recruited a truly talented cast and crew to make this show thrive with excellence! It is so refreshing to see a theater company that has stuck true to themselves, true to their patrons, and true to what makes for excellent live entertainment. I highly recommend THE SOUND OF MUSIC which is scheduled to continue to run through August 6th. For times and tickets, please go to Tickets. Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at The Summer Theatre Of New Canaan I WROTE THAT! Debuts This Fall At The Palace Theater's Poli Club The 5th Dimension Takes the Stage At The Ridgefield Playhouse, August 5 The High Kings Come to The Ridgefield Playhouse, July 30 Hot stories CONTEST: Win A Pair of VIP Tickets to see Sarah Brightman in Las Vegas!Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Hartford With CORTEOLong Wharf Theatre Appoints Rachel Alderman as Associate Artistic DirectorEugene O'Neill Theater Center Welcomes Arts Writers For Annual National Critics Instituteif(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined')ez_ad_units.push([[160,600],'broadwayworld_com-sidebar_floating_1','ezslot_2',101,'0','0']);if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined')__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-broadwayworld_com-sidebar_floating_1-0'); CONTEST: Win A Pair of VIP Tickets to see Sarah Brightman in Las Vegas! Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Hartford With CORTEO Long Wharf Theatre Appoints Rachel Alderman as Associate Artistic Director Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Welcomes Arts Writers For Annual National Critics Institute

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Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000)- Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian American actress during MGM's "Golden Age." She starred in such films as "Tortilla Flat," "Lady of the Tropics," "Boom Town" and famously in "Samson and Delilah," with the likes of Clark Gable and Spencer Tracey. Her stunning looks were the inspiration for both Snow White and Catwoman!⁣ Something you might not know about Hedy is that she was also a scientist and inventor. During World War II, she invented a system for radio communications to switch from frequency to frequency, making it impossible for the enemy to locate and block a message before it had moved to another frequency. The Navy didn't take her seriously and told her to sell war bonds instead (she traveled to 16 cities in 10 days to sell $25 million in war bonds).⁣ Only later did her work become widely used and in 1962’s Cuban Missile Crisis, all U.S. ships on a blockade line around Cuba were armed with torpedoes guided by a “frequency-hopping” system. Hedy was never compensated for her work.⁣ Frequency-hopping is basically the key to much of our wireless communications today. This technology is the basis for today's WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth communication systems. So basically, Hedy is responsible for most of how we communicate in the 21st century. ⁣ She never stopped inventing. Not bad for "just another pretty face." https://instagr.am/p/CNDWA_KAnJH/

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Sissi: Fateful Years of an Empress (1957, Austria)

In three years, Romy Schneider had become the face of Austrian cinema. Appearing as Empress Elisabeth (”Sissi”) of Austria as part of Ernst Marischka’s Sissi trilogy, she is, as always, luminous and gracious in the role that became hers. German-language media would, decades afterwards, sometimes refer to Schneider as “Sissi”. This final film – Sissi: Fateful Years of an Empress – is the least escapist in an otherwise popular, romanticized series that gave Austrians a source of cultural pride while trying to rebuild from the wreckage of World War II. It is also a solid summation of what Ernst Marischka wished to accomplish with these films: an opulent royal drama with enough good-natured humor to attract the widest possible audience. All three films are holiday season television traditions in German-speaking nations and elsewhere, even if the second and third never quite recapture the charm of the first. For Sissi: Fateful Years of an Empress, Marischka assembles his regular cast and crew one last time.

In Sissi: The Young Empress, we witnessed (anachronistically) as Sissi (Schneider) and Emperor Franz Joseph (Karlheinz Böhm) became King and Queen of Hungary, forming the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Court life is insufferable as usual, Franz Joseph’s mother Archduchess Sophie (Vilma Degischer) continues to dictate Sissi’s schedule, and Hungarian Count Andrássy (Walther Reyer) has confessed his love to Sissi. Scandalous! Much of the film concentrates on lingering tensions between Austrians and Hungarians (Sissi is more popular than Franz Joseph in Hungary, given that she has learned Hungarian), Sissi’s extended bout of tuberculosis and recovery in Madeira and Corfu, and ongoing Italian nationalist sentiment in Milan and Venice (at the time, both were possessions of Austria-Hungary).

The trilogy’s regular supporting cast of characters returns: Franz Joseph’s father Archduke Franz Karl (Erich Nikowitz); Sissi’s mother Duchess Ludovika (Magda Schneider, Romy’s mother); Sissi’s father Duke Max (Gustav Knuth); Sissi’s eldest sister Princess Helene (referred to as ”Néné”, Uta Franz); and the recently-promoted comic relief in Major Böckl (Josef Meinrad).

As always, there are historical inaccuracies abound. Sissi’s fight with tuberculosis, though often discussed among Austrians when recounting their history, is probably just an unfounded rumor. Her stay in Hungary’s Gödöllő Palace occurred after that rumored affliction, not before. Lastly, Sissi’s first daughter, Sophie, who appears in the concluding moments, passed away very young after Sissi had temporarily moved to Hungary.

The latter two Sissi films feel like episodes in an extended plot, rather than their own, independent pieces. This should be obvious, but an individual’s appreciation of the sequels is dependent in the familiarity of what has happened before. Almost all of the character development is seen through Sissi, while everyone else remains as they were when we were first introduced to them.

How unfortunate, many Sissi fans will remark, that Romy Schneider came to dislike the role of Sissi so much that she refused to reprise he role when made aware of plans for a fourth film. Indeed, she is the greatest aspect of all three films and she, more than anyone else attached to these projects, should be able to say when there is nothing more she can provide to the character (Romy’s mother, Magda, lobbied her daughter to agree to the fourth film). Perhaps the role of Sissi might not have been the most dramatically demanding role that any actress might ever encounter, but with this valedictory performance that ranges between personal confidence to royal exasperation to physical fragility, it is the most layered portrayal of Empress Elisabeth yet, even if it is not the most appealing. Schneider, after Sissi, sought to develop her talents under some of Europe’s most noted auteurs all while occasionally starring in Hollywood films. Schneider would make one final appearance as Empress Elisabeth in Luchino Visconti’s Ludwig (1972, Italy/France/West Germany), but that interpretation of Sissi – misanthropic, scheming – is unlike anything seen in Marischka’s trilogy.

For co-star Böhm (who is simply sufficient here), a promising career stalled with the critical and commercial failure of Michael Powell’s Peeping Tom (1960), in which Böhm stars as the film’s cinematographer/photographer/serial killer. The sexual themes of Peeping Tom poisoned Böhm’s appeal to film producers, although he would continue working until 1980. From 1981 onward, he and his wife concentrated almost entirely on humanitarian work in Ethiopia.

As he did for the previous films, Marischka also co-produced and wrote the screenplay himself. Moreso than Sissi and Sissi: The Young Empress, this film tackles European politics from its opening minutes. Marischka’s take on how Hungarians, Milanese, Venetians, and others viewed Austria-Hungary is portrayed through some of the rosiest tinted glasses one could possibly find – the harshest words for the Austrian royals are mild, soon won over by Sissi’s deference, beauty, and charm. The intensity of the Empire’s ethnic relations and political power plays are minimized, assuming Franz Joseph’s and Elisabeth’s inherent righteousness. She must, according to the ever-demanding Archduchess Sophie, be at his side in these political affairs, but do and say little. But Sissi is not the passive type, and she assists in the well-mannered, considerate ways that she can.

This is best exemplified in the scene where Sissi and Franz Joseph attend a production of La Traviata at La Scala, an esteemed Milanese opera house. As the royal couple are about to take their seats to the tune of “Kaiserhymne” (music by Joseph Hayden and lyrics by Lorenz Leopold Haschka; you may recognize the melody as the German national anthem). Midway through the Austrian anthem, the orchestra abruptly switches to “The Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves” from Verdi’s opera Nabucco; the Italian nationalists in the audience stand up, backs towards the Emperor and Empress, singing in unison. Instead of leaving the opera (as others might have done) during this act of defiance, Sissi wants to hear the nationalists out and applauds when the piece is finished. Stunned by her magnanimous applause, the Milanese – actually the servants of the nobles who were refused to show up – are heartened by the respect she has shown to their demonstration. From a musical standpoint, this Verdi chorus was used as a protest song in nineteenth-century Italy for those wishing to see a unified Italian state; its popular use in Italian society was probably not what Verdi was intending, but that is the reputation the composition garnered (a reputation advanced by this film).

As they have been throughout, those working on the film’s technical departments are doing tremendous work. Costume designers Leo Bei and Gerdago have spectacular uniforms, gowns, dresses, and suits in every single moment of this film. Composer Anton Profes returns with Sissi’s violin-heavy leitmotif repeated across the trilogy. Production designer Fritz Jüptner-Jonstorff carries over much of his incredible work recreating dance halls and imperial palace hallways and rooms when Sissi is in Austria. Nowhere does it confirm or deny that the production shot at La Scala, so I cannot credit Jüptner-Jonstorff with what might be a fantastic reproduction of the terraced seating of the music hall. Cinematographer Bruno Mondi, hamstrung by all the interiors in the second film, is once more confined to imperial quarters. But the final sequence in Venice, utilizing the enormity of Piazza San Marco, is appropriately epic in scope and beautifully framed to conclude three years of a landmark in Austrian cinema.

The Sissi trilogy never appeared in their original theatrical cuts in the United States. Some years after, Paramount purchased the rights to distribute Sissi to American cinemas, but decided to splice the three films together into an abridged version. That version is Forever My Love (1962), and it is not recommended for any viewers interested in watching the Sissi films.

For an Austria just beginning to reassert its autonomy after years of destruction and desolation, the Sissi series offered respite from economic and political woes and a celebration of being Austrian. Some detailed parts of the storytelling and cultural references will escape the detection, the understanding of many. What remains for all to see is an amiable trilogy where a princess become and Empress, where a young girl accepts the duties of her public position and become a unifying force for a nation of different, conflicting peoples. Where Sissi is beginning to understand the desires and fears of the non-Austrians in the empire and the practices of the imperial family, she never loses her indispensable empathy for others. For all those who may see these films and even for those who see these works as sugary fictions, may we learn and live by that example.

My rating: 7/10

^ Based on my personal imdb rating. My interpretation of that ratings system can be found here.

Also in the Sissi trilogy: Sissi (1955) and Sissi: The Young Empress (1956)

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Many forgotten films worth checking out are somewhat new to DVD WRAL.com

By Chris Hicks, Deseret News

Several old movies come back to DVD or Blu-ray for the very first time this week, headed by a 1966 Mexican western with a surprising authorship.

“Time to Die”(Film Movement, 1966, b/w, maybe not rated/probable PG-13, in Spanish with English subtitles, audio commentary, introduction; 16-page booklet). After spending 18 years in prison for murder, Juan Sayago (Jorge Martínez de Hoyos) returns home, only to be confronted by the revenge-minded sons of the guy he killed in a duel. This narrative of guilt, revenge and resolution stems from Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez (before he won the Nobel Prize for literature) in cooperation with renowned Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes. So it should come as no surprise that this yummy small western is quite literary in tone and much more thoughtful than many.

“Battle Cry”(Warner Archive, 1955, trailer). Marines go through boot camp, then are assigned to lowly mop-up duty prior to taking a part in the Battle of Saipan, headed by a no-nonsense major (Van Heflin). Compelling World War II examination of young guys (Aldo Ray, Tab Hunter, Fess Parker, L.Q. Jones) who yearn for combat before facing its unpleasant realities. This one gains from an intelligent script from Leon Uris, based on his book, and direction from veteran Raoul Walsh. Together with Anne Francis, Dorothy Malone and James Whitmore. (Blu-ray debut accessible at wbshop.com)

“Glenda Farrell Triple Feature”(Warner Archive, 1936-37, b/w, three movies, trailers). Glenda Farrell has been a trustworthy stock-company routine who performed lead and supporting roles for dozens of (largely B-level) Warner Brothers movies during the whole decade of the 1930s. Both a reliable stunning actress and a skillful comedian, Farrell co-stars in these 3 samples: “The Law in Her Hands” is approximately two waitresses who become lawyers (Margaret Lindsay and Farrell) and get mixed up with gangsters; “Here Comes Carter” has Farrell billed over Anne Nagel, although Nagel gets the bigger part in this narrative of a radio gossipmonger (Ross Alexander) taunting a gangster; along with “Dance Charlie Dance” (that may have influenced Mel Brooks’“The Producers”) includes a rich rube (Stuart Erwin) financing a poor play that unexpectedly turns into a hit, using Jean Muir and Farrell and the ride. (Manufacture-on-demand DVD-R accessible at wbshop.com)

“The Sissi Collection”(Film Movement, 1955-57, five disks, three movies, in German with English subtitles, featurette; 1962 condensed English-dubbed variant of the trilogy: “Forever My Love”; 20-page booklet). Austrian actress Romy Schneider became an worldwide star in such movies as “What’s New, Pussycat?” And also “Boccaccio 70,” but at the mid-1950s she starred, beginning at age 17, in this trilogy of movies about Austrian empress Elisabeth, known to her family from the titular nickname. Together, the movies –“Sissi” (1955), “Sissi: The Young Empress” (1956) and “Sissi: Fateful Years of a Empress” (1957) — are an romanticized, fictionalized biography, together with stunning locations that pop within this fresh Blu-ray variant.

“Summer of ’42”(Warner Archive, 1971, PG, trailer). Robert Mulligan (“To Kill a Mockingbird”) directed this coming-of-age comedy-drama based on screenwriter Herman Raucher’s adolescent experiences on Nantucket Island in the first years of World War II. Hermie (Gary Grimes) and two pals attempt to score by some regional women but Hermie is more enthusiastic about a adult woman (Jennifer O’Neill) whose husband has gone off to war, therefore he ingratiates herself into her lifestyle. Originally rated R because of its attempts to be equally sensitive and raunchy (even though it’s fairly tame by today’s standards), the movie was re-rated to PG, and turned into an early-’70s pop-culture phenomenon. (Blu-ray debut accessible at wbshop.com)

“Scarecrow”(Warner Archive, 1973; R for language, nudity, gender; featurette, trailer). A hardened ex-con (Gene Hackman) and a naïve former sailor (Al Pacino) team up in California and head to Pittsburgh to begin a car wash collectively. However, to state the road ahead is rugged for both (and also for the audience) is a understatement. However, this downbeat personality study benefits from powerful lead performances and has assembled a passionate cult following. (Blu-ray debut accessible at wbshop.com)

“The Incredible Shrinking Woman”(Shout Select, 1980, PG, deleted scene, featurettes, trailer, photo gallery). Lily Tomlin stars within this very broad, quite ridiculous action of Richard Matheson’s “Shrinking Man” while also trying to satirize Madison Avenue and America’s blind acceptance of poisonous household products. Charles Grodin and Ned Beatty co-star; Tomlin’s longtime partner Jane Wagner wrote the screenplay.

Chris Hicks is the author of “Has Hollywood Lost Its Mind? A Parent’s Guide to Movie Ratings.” In addition, he writes in www.hicksflicks.com and could be contacted in hicks@deseretnews.com.

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What’s On in Copenhagen: October 2017

Hygge is great and all, but it’s no excuse to stay indoors all autumn long. Don that scarf and look alive people, this month is full of fun things to see and do. The city has a mix of gigs, exhibitions, food and drink events, flea markets and reams of other stuff.

Here’s all the unmissable Copenhagen events in October:

Sunday 1st October

Stefansgade Loppemarked

It’s the last Stefansgade flea of the “summer” season kids, so make the most of it. There’ll be the usual bargains, coffee carts and food trucks for the ideal slow Sunday stroll around Nørrebro.

    Monday 2nd October

Pin-up Fit

Ever fancied yourself as a Bettie Page type? This fun 50s style workout will get your whole body energised with bumps ‘n’ grinds, hip shimmies and shoulder shimmies! It’s an all-female class and all ages from 13+ are welcome.

    Tuesday 3rd October

Observation Evening at Tycho Brahe Planetarium

There’s a starry-eyed suprise this month at Tycho Brahe Planetarium where you can observe the night sky guided by an astrophysicist all for free!

    Wednesday 4th October

Tommy Hilfiger & Calvin Klein stock sale

Some great discounts at Papirhallen on these two all-American brands, including sales on men’s and women’s clothes, jeans, kids’s clothes, underwear and accessory bits.

    Thursday 5th October – Saturday 7th October

“The Water” Exhibition at The Underground Cisterns

Explore Copenhagen’s subterranean reservoir lit with a sea of lanterns as part of the Reflektor Light Festival. The exhibition was created by the Japanese architect Sambuichi. There’s sake by the glass, and a Japanese boat, tarai-bune, drifting on the underground lake. It’s even a full moon!

    Thursday 5th October – Sunday 8th October

Won Hundred Stock Sale

Get up to 80% discount on Danish fashion brand Won Hundred and nail that classic, low-key Scandinavian look in the process.

    Friday 6th October – Sunday 8th October

HÖST Nordic Literature Festival

New for this year, HÖST literature festival — taking place at Johan Borup’s High School — celebrates Nordic writers over three days with a mix of debates, workshops and even community singing! Listen to speakers including Tomas Espedal, Adam Holm, Jonas Hassen Khemiri, Helga Flatland and Lone Aburas.

    Saturday 7th October

Obscura Vertigo Light workshop

If you were lucky enough to see Obscura Vertigo’s light installation, The Wave, on Copenhagen’s waterfront you’ll know how stunning the display was. Now us mere mortals can learn the seemingly magical craft behind these installations at REFLEKTOR Light Festival’s free workshop and discover how these works of art come to life!

    Sunday 8th October – 11th October

Shoptalk Europe

This four day conference celebrates all things innovative in retail and ecommerce, so it’s ideal if you are thinking of starting your own business or are already a business owner. With talks from leaders in the field like Simona Scarpaleggia, CEO of IKEA and Tim Kendall, President of Pinterest, you can learn useful tips for your own business.

    Tuesday 10th October – 13 October

Body landscapes festival 2nd week workshop

Two artists, Ramen who is half Afghan, half Austrian and Yong is Korean but is based in Denmark, examine themselves from a transnational perspective, exploring their identity through their performance and a series of workshops.

    Wednesday 11th October

Hip Hop Quiz

Think you know your Tupac from your Snoop? Then grab your crew and come test your knowledge at Absalon’s quiz night.

    Thursday 12th October

Karen Blixen – Storyteller at Cinemateket

This documentary follows the famed Danish author on her trip to the US in 1959 where she regailed her readers with stories of Africa and Rungstedlund. The poet Thorkild Bjørnvig, literature professor Aage Henriksen and even Louisiana’s founder Knud W. Jensen make an appearance as well. The film is in Danish.

    Friday 13th October

Denmark’s Biggest Tapas Event

Torvehallerne’s Tapas evening is ideal for diners on a budget. Sample from 50 different tiny (but mighty tasty) dishes ranging beween 10-35kr. Fill those little tummies up!

    Culture Night

An evening packed full with reams of arts and culture where the city comes alive with people bustling about from activty to activity. All kinds of institutions will be opening up their doors to the public that evening, including DR, UN City and the Danish parliament. There’s loads going on so check out the full programme here.

Find out what Culture Night is all about here!

    Saturday 14th October – sunday 15th October

Fleamarket at Forum

Come and explore this h-u-g-e market at Forum over the weekend where there’ll be everything from antiques, retro bits and other deals to be had. Entrance is 40kr.

    Sunday 15th October

Danish on a Sunday: The Soldier And Jenny

This Danish classic film from 1947 traces the love story of two tortured souls. Jenny, a young woman who remains unsure of her fate as she awaits trial. And Robert, a man similiarly trying to shake free from his dark past and begin again. Jenny and the Soldier is one of the ten films in Denmark’s cultural canon and is undoubtedly a must-see.

    Tuesday 17th October

Codher Pop-up Programming vol. 13

Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to improve your existing coding skills, this free workshop run by Codher is such a fun way to learn and meet other enthuisiasts. Get inspired and share that knowledge with other women!

    Thursday 19th October – 22 October

Envii Stock Sale

You can forget about saving for Xmas because there’s up to 80% from chic high street brand, Envii. When the bargain calls, we can only follow…

    Friday 20th October

Death Becomes Her at Huset’s Biograf

Robert Zemeckis’ 1992 comedy is a cult classic starring two Hollywood greats, Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn, as nitpicky friends desperate to fight the aging process. One a faded actress, the other a shinking violet. Soon, with the help of some “alternative assistance! both women figure out how to cheat death itself, but not without some hilarious and very painful repurcussions.

    Saturday 21st October

Ásgeir at DR Concert House

The Concert House will be filled with the haunting dulcet tones of Icelandic singer-songwriter, Ásgeir, this month. Fresh from the release of his follow-up album, Afterglow, Ásgeir and his band are back in Copenhagen, one of the cities they love most.

    Sunday 22nd October

Astrid S at Lille Vega

The seriously catchy, bubble-gum pop beats of Norwegian singer Astrid S are coming to Vega. She’s already worked with the likes of Katy Perry so expect great things from this rising singer-songstress.

    Tuesday 24th October

Emma Holten: The New Feminism

What does discrimination in Denmark look like? Feminist and activis, Emma Holten is hosting a discussion aiming to unpack the layers of inequality that are still prevalent today. The talk will be in Danish.

    Thursday 26th October

Lecture: Recycling textile into furniture

Design school KADK are running a lecture on upcycling old textile materials into furniture pieces. Speakers Wickie Meier, CEO of Really, and Lea Nordström, Technical Manager of Kvadrat, will discuss design and the circle economy.

    Sunday 29th October

Virtual Reality at Huset’s Biograf

Get a glimpse of unfamiliar reality at Huset when guests can try out old-school VR headgear, followed up by David Cronenberg’s 1999 gamer-movie masterpiece eXistenZ.

    Monday 30th October

Texas at Amager Bio

Scottish rockers led by Sharleen Spiteri play hits from their new album Jump On Board and hopefully some old favorites too.

    Tuesday 31st October

MURA MASA at Store Vega

Electronic Guernsey-born producer MURA MASA is only 21 but already worked with the likes of A$AP Rocky and Stormzy. And after releasing his debut album in July, he is now on the up up.

    Ongoing in October

Crossing Borders at SMK

Artists have always crossed vast distances looking for something undiscovered and original, and on occasion, sometimes for just pure adventure. A selection of works from greats of the European art world between 1300 to 1800 focussing on those that went in search of their inspiration. Highlights include: Andrea Mantegna, Peter Paul Rubens, Corbelius Norbertus Gijsbrechts and Rembrandt van Rijn and much more.

  Micheal Kvium Circus Europe at Arken

Visual Danish artist Michael Kvium is setting up his circus of the absurd at Arken. The exhibition centres around the European identity and community in a time governed by xenophobia, fear and tension. Kvium takes the political and social scenes of life in contemporary Europe and places it under the big top for all of us to gawk at.

      Stanley Kubrick – The Exhibition

The Kunstforening GL STRAND presents the first exhibition of its kind in the Nordics, an exclusive look into Kubrick’s visionary workroom. Constructed from movie excerpts, interviews with Kubrick himself and colleagues, as well as old archive material, get a glimpse into the movie master at work.

      Marina Abramović “The Cleaner” at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

The first major retrospective of Abramović’s work in Europe, Louisiana is showcasing 100 pieces of the critically acclaimed performance artist spanning over five decades. “The Cleaner” exhibition includes her early concept sketches, paintings, and depictions of some of the artist’s live performances, including her partnership with Ulay. It immersive, though-provoking, at times disturbing, and a must-see.

      Masterpieces. From Degas to Hammershøi at Ordrupgaard

A wonderful opportunity to experience the works of some of the greats from Ordrupgaard’s Danish and French collection, including Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Auguste Rodin, Paul Gauguin, Vilhelm Hammershøi and several others.

There will also be the opportunity to view the galleries extensive collection of pastels, rarely exhibited previously. These include Degas’s ballerinas in the rehearsal room and portraits by Renoir and Manet of life in Paris.

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