“Coney Island” (Movie Review-6/17/43)

Microfilm-New York Times archives, Monterey Public Library | 6/17/43 | Bosley Crowther

[Homer_J_Simpson]

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[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime” Or view Homer’s posting history .)
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[Homer_J_Simpson]

It’s about time to highlight a Betty Grable movie. After all, isn’t she the official pin-up girl of World War II?

Netflix does not have this movie.

“Coney Island” clips

[Tax-chick]

“When Miss Grable agitates her torso ... it is not an exhibition which is likely to lull you to sleep.”

LOL!

[Tanniker Smith]

Never saw that film, but I heard the Lux Radio Theater adaptation a few years back. When I first got onto the Internet in 93-ish, I was constantly scouring the newsgroups for OTR: old-time radio shows, after one of those discount store chains starting selling random cassettes.

[wiggen]

First off being a child of NYC since the 1950’s theres lots in there brings a smile to my face. Within i notice the lone civil war vet story which is pretty amazing.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

LOL...97 year old Alfred Gabio “called the meeting to order and asked for nominations for State commander. As the only member present, he elected himself, under the by-laws, to a third term.”

[Homer_J_Simpson]

“When Miss Grable agitates her torso ... it is not an exhibition which is likely to lull you to sleep.”

Easy there, Bosley. This is a family newspaper.

[Tax-chick]

Yeah, until you read the fine print!

[Fiji Hill]

I noticed there's an article about the strike against the recording companies led by musicians union boss James C. Petrillo. Since August, 1942, he has forbidden instrumentalists from recording music. Record companies can only issue records featuring instrumentalists only if they are recordings of live performances. Otherwise, they cannot use instruments.

In the face of the strike, the record companies have come up with some unique--sounding recordings. Here are some examples:

• It Can't Be Wrong--Dick Haymes & the Song Spinners

• Oh, What a Beautiful Morning--Frank Sinatra

• Johnny Zero--The Song Spinners

• Put Your Arms Around Me--Dick Haymes & the Song Spinners

• People Will Say We're In Love--Bing Crosby & Trudy Erwin

[colorado tanker]

This thread is no good without . . .

[Homer_J_Simpson]

Perfect.