about two ago I spent weeks, once again, by Chez Morera, a blog that is already a second home for me. And I found a pleasant surprise. NatsnoC , distinguished host of this unique blog, invited us all to be part of a joint project that is now beginning to bear fruit under the name of Week Utopia. Be sure to peek at proposals of the various participants. Well worth.
Utopia ... The first thing that came to me to mind was a family. But not just any family, no. Have any family very little utopian. I mean the Sycamore family Vanderhoff. What, you do not know who they are? But I present them, and with great taste.
On August 23, 1938 U.S. premiere of "Live like you want ( You can not take it with you ), a delicious film is now a classic in its own right, the history of cinema.
Through Columbia Pictures comes this Frank Capra production , magical director had given us and other wonders such as "It Happened One Night", "Mr. Deeds" and "Lost Horizon."
Martin Vanderhoff is the grandfather of this magical family. An ambitious businessman who one day decides not to return to your company for the simple reason that not having fun nothing there. Then begins to do the things you love, like playing the harmonica or stamps which also paid well to value.
This wonderful grandfather, without a doubt one of the most lovable of all movie history, was masterfully played by Lionel Barrymore undoubtedly also one of the actors larger than has been the big screen. Lionel gave us a memorable character through this story and, eight years later, gave us another great role also under the command of Frank Capra, the evil Mr. Potter from "What a Wonderful Life."
When he started the set of "Live like you want , Lionel Barrymore had suffered paralysis in his legs due to severe arthritis and a hip injury. The script was modified to adapt to it, letting us know that his character had suffered a sprained ankle. The actor shot the entire film with the aid of crutches. How great, Lionel Barrymore.
The script for this unforgettable story was based on the novel by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart , and Robert had been signed by Riskin, screenwriter customary in the Capra film. "American Madness," "Lady for a Day", "It Happened One Night", "Strictly Confidential," "Mr. Deeds", "Lost Horizon", "John Doe" or "A Pocketful of Miracles" were born the fruit of their work together.
Joseph Walker was the architect of the images and Dimitri Tiomkin added his expertise to the soundtrack. The filming of "Live like you want " began in late April 1938 and came to an end in just under two months.
PENNY SYCAMORE is the daughter of Martin Vanderhoff. Penny used to be devoted to painting. But now writes plays because one day brought home by a typewriter error.
Spring Byington endorsed this character so charming. Three years later, again to coincide with Frank Capra in "John Doe". Byington also became very familiar to us as Marmee, the mother of "The Four Sisters" in its 1933 version.
PAUL SYCAMORE is the husband of Penny. It is also dedicated to do what he likes, manufacture rockets in the basement with Mr. DePino and Mr. Poppins.
The SR. DePino been with the family one day, nine years ago, came to deliver ice ... and stayed. The Mr. POPPINS worked in a bank adding and squaring numbers. But he really likes to "do things" with which accepts the invitation of Grandpa Vanderhoff and is also living with the family.
Samuel S. Hinds he lent his impeccable appearance to Paul Sycamore. Samuel had worked before the orders of Capra in "Lady for a Day" and then do it again in the role of the father of James Stewart's character in "What a Wonderful Life." Interestingly Hinds also played Mr. March 1933, husband of Spring Byington character in "Four sisters. "
Halliwell Hobbes, or the charming Mr. DePino, worked a second time with Capra after "Lady for a Day." A Donald Meek, the singular Mr. Poppins, also remembered as Samuel Peacock, the representative of liquors "Stagecoach."
Frank Capra became aware of the play " You can not take it with you " when he saw her in 1937 in New York , where he come for the premiere of "Lost Horizon."
The original work of Hart and Kaufman won the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Drama . It was premiered on December 14, 1936 and had a total of 838 performances. In the theatrical cast the actor Henry Travers appeared in the role of grandfather. Ten years later, Travers came in our hearts forever through his character of Clarence, the angel without wings "" What a Wonderful Life. "
The play was still on the bill when it premiered its film adaptation. While appearing on stage only 19 characters, the film went on to add up to 153.
CARMICHAEL ESSI is a daughter of Paul and Penny. What she wants is to be a dancer and that is dedicated to dance and make some sweets which he calls "dreams of love."
Ann Miller he was only fifteen when he played Essie in this movie. Later became one of the greatest dancers of the American musical.
ALICE is the other couple's daughter Sycamore. Has a special relationship with his grandfather and works as a secretary at the prestigious Kirby.
Jean Arthur had worked with Capra in "Mr. Deeds" and again agree with him, and James Stewart in "Mr. Smith Goes." Interestingly Jean was only 22 years younger than Lionel Barrymore, her grandfather in "Live like you want ."
TONY KIRBY is vice president of the Kirby Company, despite having no business sense. It is also the son of the owner of the company. There he met Alice Sycamore with whom he strikes up a close relationship derives a commitment of marriage, of course, parents do not approve.
James Stewart was chosen for this role after seeing Frank Capra in "Sea Cadets." "Live like you want " marked his first collaboration together. After match again in "Mr. Smith Goes" and "What a Wonderful Life."
"Live like you want " obtained en la ceremonia de los Premios de la Academia el Oscar a la mejor película y al mejor director. También fue nominada a la mejor actriz secundaria (Spring Byington), mejor guión, mejor fotografía, mejor montaje y mejor sonido.
ANTHONY P. KIRBY es el dueño de la Compañía Kirby. Dispone de un séquito a su alrededor y cuenta con varios abogados trabajando en exclusiva para él. Y seguramente por todo esto tiene deshecho el estómago.
Edward Arnold offered us an interpretation of the anthology as the almighty Mr. Kirby. Later, Arnold came to agree with Capra in "Mr. Smith Goes" and "John Doe". Magistral.
MIRIAM KIRBY is the wife of Anthony and Tony's mother. Also the most resistant to his son's relationship with Alice.
Mary Forbes was perfect replica of Edward Arnold in the role of woman and fit her character admirably.
The wonderful main cast was completed seamlessly with Dub Taylor as the husband of Essie, Mischa Auer Kolenkhov as his dance teacher, Harry Davenport as the judge or fun Ward Bond as one of the detectives.
With HB Warner (Ramsey), Lillian Yarbo (Rheba), Eddie Anderson (Donald) ... and a long and splendid and so on.
"Live like you want " today is a mythical title of the big screen. And not only for his excellent leadership, impeccable script or his fine cast.
But also to have the family starring Vanderhoff Sycamore, one of the most authentic and endearing family film history. Family whose members, especially the grandfather, his words convey to us a set of core values \u200b\u200bthat still we are lacking in our society. Values \u200b\u200bof those who all claim to be true and legitimate, but none come to implement.
I now go to live in the home of the Sycamore Vanderhoff. To do just what I really want, what really amused me.
Do not you?
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