topic Re: "HOME BEFORE DARK" JEAN SIMMONS EFREM ZIMBALIST JR. THURSDAY 3:45 P.M. EASTERN TCM in TV and Movies

"HOME BEFORE DARK" JEAN SIMMONS EFREM ZIMBALIST JR. THURSDAY 3:45 P.M. EASTERN TCM

Oznell — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:46:35 GMT

3:45 p.m. Eastern-- "Home Before Dark" Jean Simmons, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Dan O'Herlihy, Rhonda Fleming, Mabel Albertson, Steve Dunne, Joan Weldon, Joanna Barnes, Kathryn Card, Marjorie Bennett, Johnstone White, Eleanor Audley

A troubled woman (Jean Simmons) has been away from home for a year, receiving treatment in a psychiatric institution. When she returns, she is met by her professor- husband (Dan O'Herlihy) who is bafflingly remote, and who is way too emotionally close to her stepsister (Rhonda Fleming), who unfortunately, lives with them....

Complicating all the psychological and romantic dynamics, is the presence in the house of a boarder, another attractive academic ( Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.), who seems to have an instinctive understanding of Simmons' vulnerabilities and torment.

Jean Simmons is perfect in this role of a struggling, sympathetic soul, and there's very nice chemistry with adorable Efrem Zimbalist Jr.. The two spark memorably in a quiet scene, lobstering at the seashore, where they share coffee and talk. Both are outsiders in the stuffy New England town-- she, because she is "different", and he because of the not-so-covert anti-Semitism at the college that threatens his career....

An absorbing film lit by insightful performances.

Re: "HOME BEFORE DARK" JEAN SIMMONS EFREM ZIMBALIST JR. THURSDAY 3:45 P.M. EASTERN TCM

spiderw — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:02:37 GMT

I will DVR this movie as I always loved Jean Simmons. I may have seen this one but to be sure I will tape it whether I did or not. We all watch movies over and over! I enjoyed Jean Simmons in Guys and Dolls , Sparatcus, The Robe to name a few.. A lovley actress who always gave a great performance.

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drizzellla — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:58:23 GMT

I don't know why Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. did not have more of a movie career. He certainly had pleasing good looks and charm.

It seems most of his work was on TV. Will be good to see him in a movie.

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ROMARY — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:22:46 GMT

Also beautiful as a brunette.

At first, I thought they were different women.

Thanks for the alert. Enjoy!

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Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:24:43 GMT

Check out the eyebrows!

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Oznell — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:13:54 GMT

Agreed, @spiderw , she gives great performances, very well thought out ( I'm thinking of "Angel Face"!), and in this one, she gives a very multi-faceted picture of someone in emotional distress. Even when things take a somewhat extreme turn, she actively holds your sympathy. I somehow think she is under-rated.

Oh, so true, @drizzellla , Efrem Zimbalist had charm to burn. Even in a small role like Audrey Hepburn's hubby in "Wait Until Dark". And in this film, he's irresistable.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:31:45 GMT

An artfully-filmed character study worthy of your time.

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ROMARY — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:27:09 GMT

I'd love to see this movie color-ized.

I've always wondered exactly how they color-ize olden movies.

All of the shading in draping, satin types of fabric seems to be perfect.

Great job regarding other color-ized movies.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:12:01 GMT

One of my faves since I was a young girl.

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GingerPeach — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:29:07 GMT

I may just have to subscribe to TCM again @Oznell because so many of these interesting films (especially my favorite noirs) are only available to stream on a paid basis, whether they're on Youtube, or Prime, or another option.

There are some random free streaming channels that have classics and noirs but they are hit and miss.

Re: "HOME BEFORE DARK" JEAN SIMMONS EFREM ZIMBALIST JR. THURSDAY 3:45 P.M. EASTERN TCM

Oznell — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:55:49 GMT

Oh, that is interesting, @GingerPeach , and a shame that there are not more plentiful avenues for the classics. If you do take up TCM again, it will be great to get your perspective on the changes they've been making, in programming, the new graphics, etc.

I tend to watch there in a very "targeted" fashion, mostly recording the movies I want to see, so I can skip over all that. But have noticed the posters over at the TCM message boards having ongoing, spirited debates about it.