tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post7728749030353472614..comments2024-03-25T04:55:45.033-07:00Comments on A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE: MOVIE REVIEW: RIDING HIGHUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-1032690390948819642015-01-22T06:27:30.308-08:002015-01-22T06:27:30.308-08:00This is was really great classic movie about that ...This is was really great classic movie about that riding a horse. It is a great and informative article I have read. I hope I can watch this classic <a href="http://filesharingtalk.com/content/1847-Best-Sites-To-Watch-Movies-Online-For-Free-And-Without-Registration" rel="nofollow">movie.</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794311767151172279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-31925152191700453382012-05-30T13:54:19.839-07:002012-05-30T13:54:19.839-07:00It's awfully hard to top the original (which i...It's awfully hard to top the original (which is one of my favorite Capra features) but <b>Riding High</b> is an entertaining little romp, primarily for the Oliver Hardy bit and especially for the presence of Clarence Muse, whose treatment by Hollywood is a crying shame. (You only have to watch a few chapters of the atrocity that is <b>Jungle Queen</b> to know what I mean.) Great review, David!Ivan G Shreve Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067177808320053382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-75770653039175306412012-05-28T08:21:07.555-07:002012-05-28T08:21:07.555-07:00Bing Crosby, horses, Capra - what's not to lik...Bing Crosby, horses, Capra - what's not to like? I'm a fan of Mr. C, so anything he was in was elevated by his presence (in my opinion). Thanks for an entertaining post!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-58379783693861035952012-05-28T05:33:16.738-07:002012-05-28T05:33:16.738-07:00How cool to have two posts in the Horseathon, one ...How cool to have two posts in the Horseathon, one about the original film and one about the remake. BROADWAY BILL sounds interesting but RIDING HIGH seems even better. I have yet to see either film but will try and remedy that soon. Thanks for the fascinating info about Clarence Muse; I always find classic Hollywood's treatment and availability of ethnic roles so interesting. Thanks for a good read!Jeff Flugelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127134815672151999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-10445488171019505882012-05-27T16:25:31.414-07:002012-05-27T16:25:31.414-07:00David ~ may I begin by saying how nice it is to se...David ~ may I begin by saying how nice it is to see you are part of the horseathon. This is a great choice for a blogathon with horses as the focus. I can think of only one other musical set at the track, “The Lemon Drop Kid” with Bob Hope, a great favorite a Christmas time. I have seen Capra’s “Broadway Bill”, and while I don’t think it is as bad as the director claims, Myrna Loy really is the highlight of the film. Your fascinating background information on “Riding High” has me curious to see how the films compare, and if Crosby made a better lead than Warner Baxter.whistlingypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126688373252306609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-88647120480710313332012-05-27T10:51:57.348-07:002012-05-27T10:51:57.348-07:00It's great fun to watch "Broadway Bill&qu...It's great fun to watch "Broadway Bill" and "Riding High" back to back because when a supporting cast member from the original was available, he was used again. It's a real treat and it's one of the ways I introduced my daughter to classic character greats. Clarence Muse is one of the actors who repeated his role. In the original film he clearly is working for "Dan", but in "Riding High" he is a partner in every sense of the word. <br /><br />"Riding High" features one of Bing's most appealing roles. He must have had a lot of fun making this picture.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-29057450626601773552012-05-27T09:52:01.000-07:002012-05-27T09:52:01.000-07:00David,
I always learn such interesting stuff from...David, <br />I always learn such interesting stuff from your articles. I had no idea that Bing founded Del Mar in the 30's. I'm a big fan of horse racing having grown up getting to go to Santa Anita and Hollywood Downs racetracks with the parents. (sneaking bets through my mom as great although frowned upon)<br /><br />I had no idea that Baxter didn't care for horses until reading Lindsay's review and I wish Capra would have cast someone else. As you've pointed out here, at least Capra gave another racing film a go. <br /><br />This one sounds like the better film of the two and I will add it to the 'must see' list. <br /><br />I've never owned pets or wanted pets either but I do love my parents dogs. We had poodles when I was a kid and I never took to them. We did have a couple of horses for a time but after getting run through a chicken coop while on the back of one I soured on riding them after that!<br /><br />Thanks for participating in the Horseathon and exposing us to another great Bing vehicle with your stellar review.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-38027367520561301742012-05-27T06:42:18.246-07:002012-05-27T06:42:18.246-07:00I don't know how I've missed this one thro...I don't know how I've missed this one through the years, but it's a movie I'd really like to see. Thanks for a charming post.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-49460385853950796812012-05-27T06:33:03.268-07:002012-05-27T06:33:03.268-07:00Have added this movie to my must-see list - thanks...Have added this movie to my must-see list - thanks for recommending!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.com