WILLIAM HOLDEN, KIM NOVAK, "PICNIC" TCM 10:00 P.M. EASTERN MONDAY

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

10:00 p.m. Eastern TCM-- "Picnic".

"William Holden Month" winds up with several of his most notable films, including my personal favorite, "Picnic". (And thanks to @Big Joanie for the reminder...)

This filming of William Inge's play is memorable for its acute understanding of middle America. I love the way Inge penetrates the lives of these Kansas characters, and the movie's gorgeous cinematography aids in the mission.

Unforgettables: Rosalind Russell's restless schoolteacher; Arthur O'Connell; a young wide-eyed Susan Strasberg; Holden and Kim Novak falling in love in a hurry; and of course, "Moonglow"--

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=ySwH1b-29e4

OKPrincess · ‎03-10-2013

Enjoyable. Thanks for the reminder.

Sweet_Serenity · ‎01-22-2016

@Oznell

Doesn't get better than this! Thankfully we never have to worry classics live on. Susan Strasburg talented artist never hear enough about it. Oz, Thanks!⚘

Serena Sue · ‎03-11-2010

Excellent! The dance scene between William Holden & Kim Novak is wonderful.

Love this movie!

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

@Serena Sue wrote:
Excellent! The dance scene between William Holden & Kim Novak is wonderful.

Love this movie!

You can have all the explicit 'love' scenes, this scene is tops when it comes to seduction.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

Yes, this is a well cast movie. I'm disappointed Network wasn't on (or did I miss it???). I think WH was great in that movie.

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

@Sweet_Serenity, I adore Susan Strasberg. To me, with that delicate, sort of "Bambi" quality she had, she was the quintessential Fifties "intelligent ingenue". Daughter of theater royalty, Lee and Paula Strasberg. She died much too soon, was a sensitive, one-of-a-kind actress and person....