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Posted by Matt Barry on 04/11/06 18:50

Ursula 2.7T wrote:
> Goro wrote:
> > I'm a true to the heart sentimentalist in many ways and as such, I'm a
> > huge Capra fan. Well, i should say that of the Capra I've seen (and
> > wrt his reputation), i'm a huge fan. I've seen the mainstream popular
> > tites:
> >
> > IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT
> > MR DEEDS
> > IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
> > MR SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON
> > ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
> >
> > and now I'm looking to watch some of his other works. What are the
> > recommendations of what I should see next?
> >
> > thx
> > -goro-
>
> I'd recommend the following --
>
> * The Miracle Woman
> * Lady for a Day
>
> I'm not a huge Capra fan myself, but I do like both of these movies I
> just mentioned. Barbara Stanwyck is simply fantastic in The Miracle
> Woman. And Lady for a Day is very feel-good without getting too
> maudlin or overly sentimental. Good performances by Warren William and
> May Robson in that one.
>
> I've also heard that The Bitter Tea of General Yen (another
> Stanwyck/Capra flick) is good, but I've never seen it so can't say for
> sure. But I'm betting that would probably be a good choice too.
>
> Ursula.

"The Bitter Tea of General Yen" is an excellent choice. Definitely one
of Capra's finest works as a director. Also interesting as one of his
earlier, pre-"It Happened One Night" films. Nils Asther is particularly
good in this one.

Matt

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