Posted on 11/27/2014 5:47:16 PM PST by EveningStar
Frank Yablans, the president of Paramount Pictures during the fertile early ’70s era that produced films including “The Godfather” and “Chinatown,” died of natural causes Thursday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his son, ICM Partners agent Eddy Yablans. He was 79.
Renowned for a hearty sense of humor and temperamental outbursts, Yablans was later COO of MGM/United Artists and co-wrote the screenplay for “Mommie Dearest,” which he also produced.
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All in favor?
“Mommie Dearest” remains a guilty pleasure. RIP.
Hal Holbrook was terrific in that.
Same here! I really don’t understand why this movie gets such negative reviews/feelings. The acting, script, sets, make-up and costumes were very well-done. I love the scene where the studio head tells her she’s getting old. I’ve seen worse movies with better reviews.
I mean, it is considered high camp now. But Faye Dunaway DID do a good job as Joan Crawford. I think a lot of the badmouthing of the film was a result of Hollywood types angry at the adoptive daughter (Cristina) for airing dirty laundry. I’ve never had a chance to read the book. Of course, Crawford looks like Mary Poppins compared to Marlene Dietrich on mothering skills. Now that would make a helluva film.
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