Fantastic Pics! Love them all. No disrespect to Roy or any of the other cowboy legends we discuss here.
Thanks so much. Bob!
Gary “love this thread” O.
Just for clarification, when I was a kid watching these films in the 70's on small TVs the artificiality didn't bother me. But today, with large high-def sets and Blu rays, those things really stand out like a sore thumb. I can push through it, especially if it's a B film where I know the...
Of course I do, Bob. And I do understand why the studios often resorted to soundstages and rear screen projections at different times. Thankfully Roy’s films were not dominated by those, but I’m certainly forgiving when they did utilize them. :)
Gary “but I’ll never prefer those elements...
Bert, you explained perfectly why I usually much prefer Paramount, Fox or Universal films to the MGM stuff. It's all about location work and not feeling the artificiality of the soundstage experience. When I watch a western, comedy or even a drama I want to enjoy the feel of the actual...
I'm 100% with you here, Bob. Frances is my fave as well. Lovely woman with a very sweet personality!
Gary "and yes, Bert (aka 'Mr Smith') is one lucky fella to have met so many of these wonderful stars of yesteryear" O.
Bob, could I ask you a favor? Is there any way you could list (in a single post) all the Roy Rogers films that are available on dvd and which sources have the best prints and/or are the most complete? I'm in the process of upgrading my Roy Rogers film library (which isn't very large) and would...
Bob, I just wanted to say, “Thank you” for all the fantastic work you do with this thread. I love Roy Rogers films, and these posts are great fun to read.
Gar “have a Merry Christmas, Bob” O.