Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by TWB (A) on December 13, 2007 at 00:54:00

In Reply to: RE: Billy Wilder's, "Sunset Boulevard:" sensational! posted by tinear on December 11, 2007 at 04:54:50

the guy had an incredible career if you look at the classics that he was a part of.....his real genius was playing to his leads in a way that made them shine.....it was not coincidence that so many of his costars were nominated for countless acting awards...notably Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Judy Holliday...he always credited Barbara Stanwyck for saving his career when the studio wanted him replaced on "Golden Boy" and sent her roses every year till he died in memory of their working together...If pressed for a favorite Holden pic....I guess I'd have to say Bridge On The River Kwai....but I have a real weakness for Picnic as well...but that is probably more due to my love of Kim Novak....