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Questions on classic films of the late 30's, 40's and 50's, especially the musicals.

Experience in the area

Started going to films with my parents when I was two,..and when growing up..I usually saw 4 movies a week! I especially loved the musicals.

Education/Credentials

BA in "Speech and Drama" San Jose State Univ. MFA in "Theatre Arts/Acting" tanford Univ.

Awards and Honors

BA MFA

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fred 12/17/111010jim, thank you for taking the time .....
Melissa09/12/11101010Thank you! That has been driving me .....
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Recent Answers from Jim Kason

2011-12-16 a home film from the 30's:

Hi Fred,  Although I'm not an expert on old 16mm film,...I believe you're right about the condition of the film.  I'd check your local Phone Directory Yellow Pages,..or perhaps even Google,(type in: "Old

2011-11-28 Classic movie about college dorm:

Hi Kathy,  Sorry for the delay,..but I think I have an answer for you.  A very famous theatre comedy play has been made several times as movies.  In 1941, Warner Bros. Films produced "Charley's Aunt" with

2011-09-11 Old movie/ title similar to the world's baby?:

Hi Melissa,    Thanks for your fascinating question.  I Found the film you're looking for! (Though there's No "world" or "baby" in the title,..that's certainly what the movie is all about.)  It's the 1964

2011-09-07 The Story of San Michele:

Hi Emin,    Yes, the film was German, released in 1962 by Criterion Productions, as "Der Arzt Von San Michele" ,... and dubbed into English.     I believe It's only available (in German) on a PAL VHS from

2011-08-27 1943 Stage Door Canteen:

Hi Jeanne,    Thanks for your question.   I really don't recall exactly when the Russian and Chinese soldiers appeared in the film,....( ...was it at the canteen?)...but I'm pretty sure that since the

 

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