TCM Schedule for Monday July 10 - Midcentury Modern
After a daytime birthday salute to John Gilbert, TCM spotlights some stylish films from the 50's in prime time.
(all times Eastern)
6:00 AM LA BOHEME ( 1926)
In this silent film, a starving artist falls in love with a sickly seamstress in 19th-century Paris. BW- 94 mins,
7:45 AM WOMAN OF AFFAIRS, A ( 1928)
Prejudice keeps a free spirit from the man she loves, triggering a series of tragedies. Dir: Clarence Brown Cast: Greta Garbo , John Gilbert , Lewis Stone . BW- 91 mins,
9:30 AM DESERT NIGHTS ( 1929)
In this silent film, diamond robbers get caught in a violent sandstorm. Dir: William Nigh Cast: John Gilbert , Ernest Torrence , Mary Nolan . BW- 62 mins,
10:45 AM BIG PARADE, THE ( 1925)
In this silent film, a young innocent enlists for World War I service but soon learns the horrors of war. Dir: King Vidor Cast: John Gilbert , Renée Adorée , Hobart Bosworth . BW- 151 mins,
1:30 PM WAY FOR A SAILOR ( 1930)
A devoted sailor jeopardizes his love life for love of the sea. Dir: Sam Wood Cast: John Gilbert , Wallace Beery , Jim Tully . BW- 85 mins, CC,
3:00 PM DOWNSTAIRS ( 1932)
An evil chauffeur seduces and blackmails his way through high society. Dir: Monta Bell Cast: John Gilbert , Paul Lukas , Virginia Bruce . BW- 78 mins, CC,
4:30 PM SHOW, THE ( 1927)
In this silent film, a sideshow dancer secretly loves the show's amoral barker. Dir: Tod Browning Cast: John Gilbert , Renée Adorée , Lionel Barrymore . BW- 76 mins,
6:00 PM FLESH AND THE DEVIL ( 1926)
In this silent film, a femme fatale comes between childhood friends. Dir: Clarence Brown Cast: John Gilbert , Greta Garbo , Lars Hanson . BW- 112 mins,
8:00 PM MOON IS BLUE, THE ( 1953)
Two womanizers fall for a woman determined to keep her virginity. Dir: Otto Preminger Cast: William Holden , David Niven , Maggie McNamara . BW- 99 mins, CC,
10:00 PM BEST OF EVERYTHING, THE ( 1959)
Three secretaries look for love while working in the publishing business. Dir: Jean Negulesco Cast: Hope Lange , Stephen Boyd , Suzy Parker . C- 121 mins, CC, Letterbox Format
12:15 AM STAR IS BORN, A ( 1954)
A falling star marries the newcomer he's helping reach the top. Dir: George Cukor Cast: Judy Garland , James Mason , Jack Carson . C- 176 mins, CC, Letterbox Format
3:30 AM NORTH BY NORTHWEST ( 1959)
An advertising man is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase. Dir: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: Cary Grant , Eva Marie Saint , James Mason . C- 136 mins, CC,