In Britain he is best remembered for playing a wide assortment of clean-cut heroes. He was rather dour, as stiff-upper-lipped as they came. Americans, as a rule, didn't warm to those traits and yet Richard Todd enjoyed success and fame for the 9-10 years he spent making films for 20th Century Fox. What did put him in the forefront was a handsome face, a gorgeous voice and an easy, pleasing way. I always enjoyed him. He was even more fun when he played a villain, which wasn't often enough.
Friday, February 25
Sunday, February 20
From the 1960s: The Pleasure of His Company
1961 Comedy
From Paramount
Directed by George Seaton
Starring
Fred Astaire
Lilli Palmer
Debbie Reynolds
Tab Hunter
Gary Merrill
Charles Ruggles
Harold Fong
Tuesday, February 15
Judy Holliday
She had an IQ of 172 so it's no wonder she was considered an intellect. She was also considered sweet, funny, talkative with a squeaky voice and often so adorable. She could be enthusiastic (thanks to her father) and yet suffered with depression all her life. She could display a fierce temper (thank Mom for this one) and was often fiery with her political rhetoric and her quest for personal freedom and free speech and a passion for those who suffered in life.
Thursday, February 10
From the 1950s: An Affair to Remember
1957 Romantic Drama
From 20th Century Fox
Directed by Leo McCarey
Starring
Cary Grant
Deborah Kerr
Richard Denning
Cathleen Nesbitt
Neva Patterson
Saturday, February 5
Movie Biography: A Man Called Peter
1955 Biography
From 20th Century Fox
Directed by Henry Koster
Starring
Richard Todd
Jean Peters
Marjorie Rambeau
Jill Esmond
Les Tremayne
Gladys Hurlbut
Robert Burton
Billy Chapin
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