I must second the compliments heaped on Phil Edwards by Michael G. Phil has
been a teriffic person, friendly and professional. Haven't been in touch
lately so, Phil, here's to you!! Best,
Joe Bonelli in NOLA
Michael Greenwood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hello
I'm of the opinion that people like Phil Edwards are an invaluable asset to
this hobby and we should all be quite thankful to have him (and some select
others) around and active.
It's obvious that older films and stars get less recognition and love as time
goes on but there is always a small percentage of film lovers out there who
will watch and love old movies. Always has been and there always will be.
These forgotten gems may not become 'Creature From the Black Lagoon' type paper
in the eyes of the hobby but there's almost always somebody out there who loves
the film. That's what makes it fun and a learning experience!
All the best,
Michael
p.s. have fun at cinevent...all those who are going...maybe next year for me.
On 21-May-08, at 7:16 PM, Phil Edwards wrote:
Well, if the seperation had not been noted specifically and the C7 grading
left to stand on its own then there might be something to complain about the
grading.
The fact that the seller clearly states that the lower section is seperate
comes under the heading of full disclosure in that area, because the seperation
is so clean than when placed together - not even taped on verso - it's pretty
much impossible to detect in even the large image provided.
Graded ratings are all well and good if we all shared the same big brain and
perceptions of what those numbers out of 10 mean.
I take no notice of "C" ratings, I'm interested to read about something
specific that has to be taken into account.
Oh, and Veidt was well known as "Connie" to his friends and co-workers and is
referred to as such in several autobiographies by that name. It's even noted on
his IMDB profile as his nickname. Veidt starred in several German films
including the old groaner THE CABINET OF DR CALIGARI before he saw the writing
on Hitler's wall and fled Nazi Germany. He was on Hitler's (s)hit list along
with another long forgotten star Marlene Dietrich... but I digress.
It's unlikely that The Joker (the supervillain in BATMAN comics and movies)
as he appears would have ever existed without Veidt - it was Veidt as THE MAN
WHO LAUGHS that inspired Bob Kane (thats the guy who created Batman) for the
way The Joker looks.
As for forgotten stars and insignificant films.... let's see Norma Shearer
was one of Hollywood's biggest stars, married to Irving J. Thalberg (the guy
the special Irving J. Thalberg Award is named after and gets handed out on
Oscar night), F. Scott Fitzgerald (perhaps a forgotten Amwerican author now)
based one of his stories on a party at her place, and Norma wone an Oscar for
the pre-Code classic THE DIVORCEE..... and was nominated for 5 other Oscars.
Robert Taylor, a 30+ year career of which 20 of those years was as a star and
leading man. Directed 17 US Navy training films during World War 2, and is
remembered by many for his naming names at the HUAC hearings. He segued very
successfully from the big screen to TV where he had another successful career.
So buried in the fibres of that paper of Dave's ESCAPE insert is some very
interesting "history" - that is if one is interested in history. Some things
are only "insignificant" if one knows nothing about them, or doesn't care to
find out.
Many poster collectors are from a completely different mindset to my own, I
know. That's fine. But if one is not interested in WHAT a poster is a poster
for, then what's the appeal in spending $57 or $57,0000 for it?
Phil
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