I Love Melvin {1953}

I watched a simply charming movie on Friday night. Its name, I Love Melvin. Starring: Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds. Both who are favorites of mine. *smiles* It was delightful to see them paired together after appearing together in Singing in the Rain {1952}. I have to say, I think O'Connor & Reynolds are just adorable together {I kinda wish Reynolds was paired with O'Connor in SItR instead of Gene Kelly}. 



The movie is about a girl who is trying to make it in the acting world. Who has a protective family, and a rich boyfriend who wants to marry her (but she doesn't truly love him. Her father loves him as he has security {money}). One day in a park she bumps into a boy who is an inspiring photographer for LOOK magazine. Who after they meet he promises to have be on the cover. It is just a whirlwind of events after that. I don't want to give away too much of the story to y'all! ;-)

Source: imdb.com via Ashley on Pinterest

Debbie has one adorable wardrobe in this film. In fact, I wished everything she wore could just jump into my closet - hair included. *laughs* But I mean it. Everything is so cute! There wasn't one thing I didn't like that she wore. That is kinda amazing. 


One of my very favorite outfits of hers was in the dance scene, Who Taught You to Dance?. Too cute! There was one interesting thing about her skirt. Her petticoat was attached to the skirt. I'm guessing this is not the norm, and they only did it for her to get dressed quicker in the scene. 

Here are some of my favorite scenes from the film and we can't forget the movie trailer. ;-)



Movie Trailer.

This is my favorite dance number and song for this week. I've only listened to the song over 400 times this week. 

This is my second favorite number and song for this week.


You can buy both the movie and soundtrack on Amazon. 


Have you seen this movie? And what is your favorite Donald O'Connor and/or Debbie Reynolds film?

I Love Lucy - Lucille Ball and Van Johnson Dance Clip

The Quiet Man {1952}

The Quiet Man {1952} was directed by John Ford and starred John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, and {a favorite of mine} Barry Fitzgerald.

Set in 1930s Ireland, Sean Thornton {John Wayne}, an Irish-born American from Pittsburg, returns to Ireland to reclaim his family's farm and to escape from his past.

Before coming to Ireland he was a heavyweight  boxer known as "Trooper Thorn." After accidentally killing an opponent in the ring, Sean hung up his gloves and vowed never to fight again.

When Sean arrived in his home town, a maiden by the name of Mary Kate Danaher {Maureen O'Hara}, catches his eye and he wants to marry her. So with the help of Michaleen Flynn {Barry Fitzgerald} he courts her, even though her brother, "Red" Will Danaher has a strong dislike for him.

 Eventually they marry, but Sean won't except fight for Will to give him Mary Kate's dowery. This makes Mary Kate mad and she feels ashamed. She calls Sean a coward for not fighting what is rightfully hers. Eventually Mary Kate heads to the train station to go to Dublin, hearing the news that Mary Kate has left him. Sean storms to the train station and drags Mary Kate off the train and, followed by the townspeople, makes her walk the five miles to town. Sean than demands that Will give him Mary Kate's dowery, for if her doesn't he will return Mary Kate back to his house. Will finally gives in and hands over the money. Mary Kate and Sean throw it into a furnace, showing that Mary Kate never cared about the money, but only that Sean stand up for his wife. Sean and Will then have a huge fist fight all over the town afterwards they become best friends. 

Quotes from the film -

Michaleen Flynn: He's a nice, quiet, peace-loving man, come home to Ireland to forget his troubles. Sure, yes, yes, he's a millionare, you know, like all the Yanks. But he's eccentric - ooh, he is eccentric! Wait 'til I show ya... his bag to sleep in - a sleeping bag, he calls it! Here, let me show you how it operates.

~Ashley

Abbott & Costello - Loafing

Baby Babalu - Ricky & Little Ricky {I Love Lucy}

One of my favorite scenes from I Love Lucy with Ricky & little Ricky. :)

~Ashley

Gene Kelly - Tap Dancing on Roller Skates

Thank you, Lindsay for showing me this clip. I just loved it! =)

Roman Holiday {1953}

Last week I watched my very first Audrey Hepburn movie, Roman Holiday {1953}. I LOVED it! I must say, I loved the acting of Audrey. And her skirt & blouse outfit was simply charming! This is also only the second movie I've seen with Gregory Peck. Does he remind any one else of a mix of Fess Parker & Cary Grant? Or is it just me? =)

  The story of Princess Anne {Audrey Hepburn}, from an unmentioned country, embarks on a highly publicized tour of the European capitals. The story begins with her in Rome and how the regimented schedule is driving her crazy. She wants a chance to do things normal girls do while traveling - instead of giving speeches, attending ceremonies, and smiling to crowds of people. One night after the doctor has given her some medicine to make her sleep, she sneaks out of the Embassy and escapes to the streets of Rome. Thus begins her adventure with an American newspaper reporter, Joe Bradley {Gregory Peck}.  

Some quotes from the film:

Princess Ann: At midnight, I'll turn into a pumpkin and drive away in my glass slipper. 
Joe Bradley: And that will be the end of the fairy tale
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Princess Ann: I could do some of the things I've always wanted to.
Joe Bradley: Like what?
Princess Ann: Oh, you can't imagine. I-I'd do just whatever I liked all day long. 
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Joe Bradley: Tell you what. Why don't we do all those things, together?
Princess Ann: But don't you have to work?
Joe Bradley: Work? No. Today's gonna be a holiday.
Princess Ann: But you want to do a lot of silly things?
Joe Bradley: [He takes her hand] ... First wish? One sidewalk cafe, comin' right up. I know just the place. Rocca's. 





~Ashley