Three Little Words

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Three Little Words (1950) was an example of Hollywood's late-'40s/early-'50s interest in the lives of famous songwriters. Fred Astaire plays vaudeville dancer Bert Kalmar, whose act with Jessie Brown (Vera-Ellen) runs aground due to his interest in magic acts and a backstage accident. While in rehab, he meets composer Harry Ruby (Red Skelton), and the two discover a knack for writing Tin Pan Alley songs, then Broadway shows, together. There's some mild conflict in their lives as portrayed in film, but mostly the movie is an excuse to pull out a slew of Kalmar & Ruby songs such as "Who's Sorry Now," "My Sunny Tennessee," "Nevertheless," "I Wanna Be Loved by You," and the title tune. Vera-Ellen is an excellent partner for Astaire, and the relatively restrained Skelton puts in a good performance. Also appearing are Arlene Dahl as a musical actress, Gloria De Haven as her own mother, a young Debbie Reynolds as Boop-a-Doop girl Helen Kane, and the real Harry Ruby as a baseball player playing catch with Skelton, the movie Harry Ruby. Three Little Words isn't one of the great MGM musicals of its era, but it's an entertaining picture, especially for fans of Astaire. --David Horiuchi

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Bio-pic of songwriters Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby.

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An emblematic musical!.......2007-08-03

Two famous songwriters' story : Kalmar and Ruby is shown magisterially by a fine direction of Richard Thorpe and a bouncing cast that included the charismatic Fred Astaire, the sympathetic red Skelton, plus the combined talents of Vera- Ellen and Arlene Dahl one of my favorite beauties of the American Cinema.

From start to finish, the script is so dynamic and fluid, loaded with tender, funny and human situations, that will engage you; even you are not a hard fan of musicals, because this film is quite above the average.

One of my eternal cult musical movies.

Far and Away the most enjoyable musical of the era........2007-06-09

Before watching this movie, I had never heard the names of Bert Kalmar or Harry Ruby! And now I can only say what a wealth of sheer musical talent I missed until now!

As far as the film is concerned, I have to say this and "Lovely to Look At" have got to be the very best things that "over-the-top" comedian, Red Skelton has ever done. It's such a joy to watch him in an almost dramatic - (and human} role!

As for Fred Astaire, what can I say? He's just Fred Astaire - and that's enough to guarantee a very watchable film.

I still regard the number performed by Arlene Dahl in the movie as one of the finest production numbers I have ever seen (with the possible exception of a hundred others choreographed by the brilliant Bob Fosse! And a few by Buz. Berkeley!)

And what a thrill to see the young Debbie Reynolds impersonating Helen Kane!!! Too much!!

the little words........2007-06-01

I love the way Vera Ellen and Fred Astair work together. It was smart and entertaining. I recommend it to all!!

GREAT MUSICAL.......2007-05-31

THIS WAS A WONDERFUL STORY OF TWO SONGWRITERS WHO MEET BY CHANCE TO FORM A WONDERFUL WRITING TEAM.
FRED ASTAIRE AND RED SKELTON WERE SENSATIONAL. PERFECTLY MATCHED FOR THE ROLES. SONGS WERE CATCHY AND MEMORABLE. STILL POPULAR TODAY.

Three Little Words.......2007-05-18

What a treasure! It's too bad more people don't watch this. Fred and Red are terrific together. I bet a lot of people also do no know that Red is a good actor & musician. Red used to do song and dance as well as the comedy he was best know for doing. Vera Ellen is an exceptional dancer...together you could see the fun Fred & she were having dancing together. It has been said that "in private" she was one of his favorite partners. Fred & Vera played their part so well. Arlene Dahl was wonderful and Ruby's (Red) wife.

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One Little Indian
Starring: James Garner , Vera Miles , Pat Hingle , Morgan Woodward , and John Doucette
Director: Bernard McEveety (II)
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ASIN: B0001I55YC
Release Date: 2004-09-07

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Filmed on location in Utah, One Little Indian is a leisurely paced Western adventure for children and families. This sets it apart from many of those that preceded it in the '70s--and appear to have served as influences--like Little Big Man (1970) and Jeremiah Johnson (1972). There is less violence and, as in many Disney productions, animal sidekicks are a big part of the action; in this case, an ornery camel named Rosie and her calf, Thirsty. James Garner plays Keyes, a deserter from the U.S. Cavalry, who "borrows" the camels while making his escape. Shortly afterwards, he meets Mark (Clay O'Brien), a white boy raised by Indians upon the death of his parents. He too slipped away from the cavalry after they rounded up his adopted family for relocation. He joins Keyes for a trip to Mexico. Along the way, they encounter widow Doris McIver (Vera Miles) and daughter Martha (Jodie Foster). All the while, the cavalry is hot on their trail. Bernard McEveety directed episodes of a number of TV Westerns from the '50s through the '70s. These included Gunsmoke, which featured appearances by Miles (a favorite of John Ford) and Foster. He would later direct Garner in his best-known series, The Rockford Files, the following year. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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Clint Keys (James Garner) is a hunted man. On the run from the Cavalry, where he faces a hangman's noose for mutiny and desertion charges, he makes a frantic attempt to fade into the vast desert countryside. His conspicuous companions? "Rosie," an ill-tempered camel, her offspring, and a 10-year-old runaway boy (Clay O'Brien). Additional complications arise when they encounter a pioneering widow (Vera Miles) and her young daughter (Jodie Foster) who must choose between aiding the unlikely fugitives -- or hampering their desperate flight.

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Cute for Kids - But Is It About an Indian??.......2006-12-01

You have to start this with one thing in mind - this is a Disney film. That means you have a very white washed, comedic view of what is happening. In essence this is a "family gathering up" story, involving a guy and his "son", meeting up with a lady and her daughter. Cute romance is sure to follow.

First, the guy and son. James Garner is Keyes, who deserted from the army - but of course it was for a noble cause. He quickly runs into Mark, a kid who at first glance *looks* like an Indian, but of course he isn't. He was a white boy captured by the Cheyenne natives, who is now free again. The two have a mother-daughter pair of camels who are adoringly ornery.

Off they go in the Utah desert, worrying about both Indians and the army. There are typical hijinks and horseplay as they go. They soon run into a gorgeous blonde lady and her equally gorgeous blonde daughter. Keyes falls for the lady. Mark thinks the girl has cooties.

Of course, in true Disney fashion, everything works out lovely for all involved, with a few spots of age-appropriate minor sadness.

This is a super movie for young tykes, with pretty much zero swearing, violence, or other nastiness that has infiltrated modern media. However, from the point of view of this involving "one little indian" - they could have done *Far* better. Why not have had the child actually BE an Indian? Why not show more about native american culture? Really, this is more about "The Brady Bunch in the Old West" - certainly a casual, fun romp - but not involving Indians at all.

Support Your Local Camel Jockey.......2006-05-19

One Little Indian is a late entry from the Golden Age of Walt Disney, but it's an engaging and enjoyable film. James Garner was in a transitional period here, dabbling with TV and high-grade B-movies like Those Daring Dobermans. He's just as charming as ever, which seems out of place since he IS a deserter. However, as the script is a timely one, his only "crime" was disrupting a massacre of a peaceful Indian camp. So perhaps for the only time in history, we have Viet Nam, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, and Jodie Foster coinciding in spacetime.

Several things make this a good movie. An early tip off to the quality is a first-rate Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack. Next, and most important, Clay O'brien is a very appealing child actor. Add Jodie Foster to the young'un cast and you've got a nice set of kids. Not only that, but the supporting cast is loaded with familiar faces if you're a Western fan. The only shortcoming is there are too few scenes with Vera Miles. I wish the interlude between her and Mr. Garner had lasted longer. In breaking with current tradition, Andrew Prine plays a clergyman who is honest, sympathetic, and Godly. Hollywood hasn't heard of anything like that in decades! And as for the camel(s), it is not just a gimmick, but is really relevant to the plotline. I suppose if the camel had belched or farted, the movie would appeal more to kids today, but thank God there was once a time when they considered that too vulgar. In short, this is good vintage James Garner with a lot of extras thrown in.

What a hoot!.......2005-08-11

I loved this film.

What an absolutely hilarious movie. There are scenes that are so unforgettable.... like in the first place.... what is James Garner doing on a camel in the old west?!?!?

But it makes sense as the film goes along. And the scenes between James Garner and the little boy Clay O'Brien are often comical. They work great together. You'd never know that the "Indian" boy in this film is the same blonde-haired, blue-eyed youngster in John Wayne's classic film, "Cahill, U.S. Marshall".

I enjoy a good comedy film, and this one is near the top of my list. James Garner is always so believable in whatever role he plays.... and if being a camel-riding, orphan-toting, short-tempered cavalry-escapee is his role, only James Garner can make it seem believable (in the comedy role that it is).

If you wish to view a simple, rural, 1800's-style comedy film that is sure to be enjoyed.... this is one I'd certainly recommend.

Family movie with favorite actors.......2005-02-16

I remember seeing One Little Indian as a kid so I picked it up. There's not much action but a long traveling story. The interesting thing is the list of up and coming stars that were in it.
Jay Silverheels (Tonto), Jim Davis from the tv show Dallas
Robert Pine from CHIPS, James Garner from Rockford Files and of course Jodie Foster.
As many Disney films there's some action and sad events in the story. A white boy (Clay O'Brien)who was captured by the indians as a child. Then taken away from his indian "mother" whom he wants to get back to. This is a fine family movie for the younger set and for those who want to see the actors before they were famous.

good adventure.......2004-11-02

I loved this movie as a kid! Don't know why a kid wouldn't like it unless he/she was raised watching only horror and violence.

The Little World of Don Camillo [Region 2]

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My childhood favorite
Wonderful movie - but dubbed...

The Little World of Don Camillo [Region 2]
Starring: Fernandel , Gino Cervi , Vera Talchi , Franco Interlenghi , and Saro Urzì
Director: Julien Duvivier
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ASIN: B00004YW4N

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Movies from the past.......2007-05-06

This is a delightful gem of delicate humour. The acting is excellent. It depicts a backstage view of wartime in a small Italian village. Two camps have emerged - the church and its followers, the Communists and its followers. Each group has its strong leaders, who are both friends and rivals. They disagree constantly but their friendship is deeper than politics.

My childhood favorite.......2003-11-29

Even as a child I loved the sometimes outrageously funny, sometimes deeply moving tales of Italian village priest Don Camillo and his (seemingly) fiercely atheistic counterpart, communist mayor Peppone. Don Camillo's unorthodox approach to religion includes frequent arguing with Jesus, who does not always approve of Don Camillo's unusual ways to convince his stubborn parishioners. French actor Fernandel was, in my eyes, a perfect Don Camillo with his punishing fists and boat sized feet that could silence opposition with just one step.
Since in my native country all movies are dubbed I do not share the purist opinion that foreign movies should only be seen with subtitles. Wenn there is a more complicated dialogue subtitles do not cover the contents of what is being said. And many people shy away from the strenuous task of having to divide their attention between pictures and subtitles, probably one of the reasons why average Americans do not seem to be much interested in seeing foreign movies...

Wonderful movie - but dubbed..........2003-10-22

Don Camillo movies were my favourites, when I was a child and as an adult I've found new things to love. Fernandel's is the classic clown's face, strecthing from comical to deeply human, scarred with compassion and sadness. I cannot imagine anyone else to carry Don Camillo's robes, he had the physical appearance and the right kind of personality. It's been odd to see him in different movies since then - but always a pleasure.

Gino Cervi, the mayor Peppone is also great, his physique is stiffer, bulkier, his face is also stiffer - a perfect communist-mechanic, earnest and passionate but slow, Don Camillo's opponent, on the surface thoroughly different but inside very much like him. An explosive pair, that also gets things done in the little town by the river Po, where summers are so hot, that people's brains get heated up from time to time, as Guareschi often says in his books, which are the basis for these movies. There are at least five of them altogether, though Amazon now has only one. In one of them Don Camillo disguises himself as a communist and travels to Soviet Union with Peppone's group. Books can be found on Zshops, get some and have fun.

Movies are based on Guareschi's short stories, so they usually don't have a very consistent story (except the one, where they travel to Soviet Union), but they are very well put together, with a clever narration leading the story. And the action is delicious: from little things action builds up and suddenly the whole town is on the move, everyone fighting everyone and Don Camillo and Peppone in the middle leading their troups and in the quiet moments continuing the argument by themselves. This is the priest, who sounds his church bells, when communists are having speeches on the town square, and who asks Jesus for a permission to hit the communist mayor, who is kneeling down to a prayer in front of him. And when Jesus reminds, that his hands are meant for blessing, he realizes: "But my feet aren't!" And with His permission he kicks. And this is the mayor, who wants his baby baptized as Lenin and in the dark of the night attacks the priest and paints his behind red... (read the books!)

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Cheesecake - And Much More.......2005-07-28

They used cheesecake to get attention. It worked. Vera is red hot. Amen. The twist is that this is a great film! Very much a political allegory. A family is falling apart along with its country. However don't forget that besides good looking, Russians are intelligent, tough & dangerous. Vera's educated boyfriend is disrespectful to her parents.The boyfriend pushes his luck & the father stabs him. Later dad has a heart attack -what will they do when dad is gone? At the time, I saw this film as the Soviet Union asking the world for understanding.

A poor DVD, an excellent film........2005-03-11

The video quality is low. Subtitles (English only) are not optional and leave quite a bit untranslated. The DVD contains no bonus features. But the film is a definite masterpiece and worth seeing by all means!

from an American looking in.......2002-12-11

I saw this movie when I was in Leningrad, before Gorbachev resigned Christmas Eve, 1991. The state-run television station ran it one evening, and I watched it with my Russian friends, who insisted it was a {adult film}. After the movie, the same people who thought they'd be able to see explicit {adult} scenes ended up sitting around the kitchen table discussing the movie over vodka and pickles as if it were an obscure painting of the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Whatever, the movie gave me, as a United States citizen, an insight on Russian family, lifestyle, fears and hopes. To many Russians, it seems they consider the film effluvium to be dismissed as they are probably used to so much state-sponsored affect flotsam and jetsam. But to some of us "uneducated", it was enlightening and funny/ironic toward the end, with that "HAAA! HAAA!" attempt at mental escape.
Not to mention, Natalya Negoda is hot! Or should I say, sovsim garyatchaya...

from an American looking in.......2002-12-11

I saw this movie when I was in Leningrad, before Gorbachev resigned Christmas Eve, 1991. The state-run television station ran it one evening, and I watched it with my Russian friends, who insisted it was a "porno". After the movie, the same people who thought they'd be able to see explicit sex scenes ended up sitting around the kitchen table discussing the movie over vodka and pickles as if it were an obscure painting of the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Whatever, the movie gave me, as a United States citizen, an insight on Russian family, lifestyle, fears and hopes. To many Russians, it seems they consider the film effluvium to be dismissed as they are probably used to so much state-sponsored affect flotsam and jetsam. But to some of us "uneducated", it was enlightening and funny/ironic toward the end, with that "HAAA! HAAA!" attempt at mental escape.
Not to mention, Natalya Negoda is hot! Or should I say, sovsim garyatchaya...

Good and honest film ........2002-11-27

Good , honest , depressing , truthfull film . But it deserves only 3 stars ... not a bit more . The reason why it was a big hit in US :
1. It was depressing anouph to be used in propaganda compain in US .
2. The 2 nude scenes in it , what was BIG deal for Soviet films then , and perfect for male population of the US .
As result , Natalya Negoda get couple good roles in American films . Check out " The Comrades of Summer ".

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Cute for Kids - But Is It About an Indian??
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One Little Indian
Starring: James Garner , Vera Miles , Pat Hingle , Morgan Woodward , and John Doucette
Director: Bernard McEveety (II)
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ASIN: 6305808015
Release Date: 2000-04-25

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Cute for Kids - But Is It About an Indian??.......2006-12-01

Support Your Local Camel Jockey.......2006-05-19

What a hoot!.......2005-08-11

Family movie with favorite actors.......2005-02-16

good adventure.......2004-11-02

I loved this movie as a kid! Don't know why a kid wouldn't like it unless he/she was raised watching only horror and violence.

Little Nurse (Lilla syster) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Finland ]

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Little Nurse (Lilla syster) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Finland ]
Director: Taru Mäkelä
Manufacturer: FinnKino
ProductGroup: DVD
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Finland released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. LANGUAGES: Finnish (Dolby Digital Stereo), English (Subtitles), Finnish (Subtitles), Swedish (Subtitles), SYNOPSIS: Katri's husband has died in the Finnish Winter War. When the Continuation War begins, Katri volunteers to work in a Helsinki military hospital. She is courted by a patient, a poetry-reciting countryman bound to be released from service. In the same time, she dates old school friend Eero who even goes AWOL to be near her. As the war continues, Katri has to make difficult decisions about her life. SPECIAL FEATURES: Trailer(s), Interactive Menu,

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One Little Indian (1973) (Rpkg)
Starring: James Garner , Vera Miles , Pat Hingle , Morgan Woodward , and John Doucette
Director: Bernard McEveety (II)
Manufacturer: Anchor Bay
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ASIN: B0000844J4
Release Date: 2003-03-18

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Cute for Kids - But Is It About an Indian??.......2006-12-01

Support Your Local Camel Jockey.......2006-05-19

What a hoot!.......2005-08-11

Family movie with favorite actors.......2005-02-16

good adventure.......2004-11-02

I loved this movie as a kid! Don't know why a kid wouldn't like it unless he/she was raised watching only horror and violence.

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