Comments on: Movie Star Favorites From Someone Else’s Past

By: TCM’s Classic Movie Blog

TCM’s Classic Movie Blog — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:39:23 +0000

[...] Rediscovered Postcards, Part 2 Posted by medusamorlock on April 10, 2009 In my earlier post from two weeks ago, we got to know several European actresses through old postcards that belonged to my [...]

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:45:28 +0000

I’m amazed that you were able to find any film clips on some of these performers too! Thanks for a fascinating, offbeat post.

By: medusamorlock

medusamorlock — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:54:55 +0000

Jenni, there was actually a TV Movie in 2002 called “Joe and Max” about their relationship over the years. I believe it was made for the Starz/Encore movie channels, and starred Peta Wilson as Anny Ondra. I sure haven’t seen it anywhere lately, but it’s supposed to be pretty good for a TVM. We should keep our eyes peeled for it — I’d also like to see it now.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:38:10 +0000

What an interesting article. I was especially intrigued about the history of Joe Louis and Max Schmeling. Their stories, leading to their two matches, and their friendship over the years, in my opinion, needs to be made into a movie! A screenwriter could explore their childhoods, how they got into the sport of boxing, show how Max dealt with what the Nazis did to his country, how Joe dealt with racism in America circa 1930s, and of course highlight their matches, especially the one in 1938. Historical movies, aka, based on a true story are some of my faves, and I think the friendship and loyalty that developed between these two men from such different parts of the world and cultures should be portrayed.

By: medusamorlock

medusamorlock — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:46:16 +0000

Thanks for all the nice comments! I have another great batch coming up! I found looking into these personalities incredibly addicting and it’s especially nice that clips are showing up on YouTube so we can get a taste of what dynamic performers they were.

And Vincent, thanks for the link to your extremely informative post, and all the info about the company who published the cards. The link to the project to catalog all the various Ross Verlag photos is fascinating!

Thanks again!

By: Vincent

Vincent — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:44:03 +0000

Here’s an entry I wrote on the subject of film-star postcards in November 2007:

http://community.livejournal.com/carole_and_co/52279.html

By: moirafinnie

moirafinnie — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:32:25 +0000

This is so interesting and I enjoyed the clip of Lilian Harvey singing very much. I’d seen that clip of Hitch being creepy with Miss Ondra before–I really wonder how much English she understood?

I hope that when you write about this again you’ll mention whether or not your husband had any memories of his mother’s mentioning her interest in any of these actors. I too am fascinated by many of the actors and performers who lived through this period in German history and the hard choices many of them made. Thanks for writing this fine blog post.

By: Suzi Doll

Suzi Doll — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:18:12 +0000

Wow! What a treasure. When my Mom moved into her current house in 1997, I found a card like that for an actor whom I had never heard of. I researched him and may write something in the future. But, it’s like opening a window into the past in many ways. Excellent post.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:07:04 +0000

Excellent writing! What a unique find,and I have been an antiques dealer for years and know how exciting something like this is. It is extra exciting when it includes you in the past of someone you have loved and lost. I don’t think anything could have given you such a nice glimpse into what her experiences were at a time of great turmoil, much like today. It must have been hard moving so far from her home. What a wonderful escape she must have had while collecting and day dreaming over all these wonderful items. Isn’t it awesome that she held onto all of them for so long! Aren’t you so blessed to get to experience them too!
Aren’t movies the best escape even now!

By: Rick

Rick — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:29:04 +0000

Great pictures. I really enjoy movies and related pictures of the 1920′s, 1930′s, and 1940′s. Waiting to see more. Thanks.