Comments on: Robert Donat Homage at the bfi Southbank http://www.altfg.com/blog/film-festivals/robert-donat-homage-bfi/ thinking film Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:41:03 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Dianne http://www.altfg.com/blog/film-festivals/robert-donat-homage-bfi/#comment-481239 Dianne Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:45:05 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=2581#comment-481239 I've been a Robert Donat fan since my childhood in the fifties. Such a wonderful actor, and beautiful voice. Taken much too early, I miss him sorely. I’ve been a Robert Donat fan since my childhood in the fifties. Such a wonderful actor, and beautiful voice. Taken much too early, I miss him sorely.

]]> By: Andre Soares http://www.altfg.com/blog/film-festivals/robert-donat-homage-bfi/#comment-471476 Andre Soares Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:17:39 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=2581#comment-471476 Hello, Andrew, "The Magic Box" was shown on Turner Classic Movies here in the US just a few weeks ago. I saw it a long time ago, but now I have it on DVD. Gotta check it out again. I remember thinking that the best thing about the movie were the myriad cameos. Hello, Andrew,
“The Magic Box” was shown on Turner Classic Movies here in the US just a few weeks ago. I saw it a long time ago, but now I have it on DVD. Gotta check it out again. I remember thinking that the best thing about the movie were the myriad cameos.

]]> By: andrew sim http://www.altfg.com/blog/film-festivals/robert-donat-homage-bfi/#comment-471458 andrew sim Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:35:08 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=2581#comment-471458 I'll have to see that one - I thought it might be a bit too Hollywood Studio. Just seen The Magic Box for the first time - a real treat for film buffs as it has guest appearances from everyone from Olivier to Dennis Price. Thanks for this page, Andre I’ll have to see that one – I thought it might be a bit too Hollywood Studio. Just seen The Magic Box for the first time – a real treat for film buffs as it has guest appearances from everyone from Olivier to Dennis Price. Thanks for this page, Andre

]]> By: Andre Soares http://www.altfg.com/blog/film-festivals/robert-donat-homage-bfi/#comment-466956 Andre Soares Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:53:34 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=2581#comment-466956 I really like him in "The Winslow Boy," but I have a soft spot for his Count of Monte Cristo. That was the very first Robert Donat film I saw. I really like him in “The Winslow Boy,” but I have a soft spot for his Count of Monte Cristo. That was the very first Robert Donat film I saw.

]]> By: andrew sim http://www.altfg.com/blog/film-festivals/robert-donat-homage-bfi/#comment-466881 andrew sim Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:33:46 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=2581#comment-466881 I agree with everything you say, Andre - Donat was a wonderful actor. I'm kicking myself for missing this tribute. Goodbye Mr Chips and 39 Steps are his best known roles but The Winslow boy is my favourite. His opening scene is one of the best in ALL cinema I agree with everything you say, Andre – Donat was a wonderful actor. I’m kicking myself for missing this tribute.

Goodbye Mr Chips and 39 Steps are his best known roles but The Winslow boy is my favourite. His opening scene is one of the best in ALL cinema

]]> By: Keri http://www.altfg.com/blog/film-festivals/robert-donat-homage-bfi/#comment-368890 Keri Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:01:02 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=2581#comment-368890 If there were a Robert Donat cult I would join it. He is a such a joy to watch. If there were a Robert Donat cult I would join it. He is a such a joy to watch.

]]> By: Maureen http://www.altfg.com/blog/film-festivals/robert-donat-homage-bfi/#comment-361649 Maureen Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:56 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=2581#comment-361649 I too, enjoyed Donat and just had the pleasure of introducing my sister to the 39 Steps. His role as the Mandarin in 'Inn of 6th Happiness' was actually a gift. He was broke and I believe Ingrid Bergman paid for his insurance to be on the set. And since he was never bad, and given the other bizarre casting, he did pretty damn well. And of course, his last words in the film were his last words in any film made them particularly poignant. Any word on his children? I too, enjoyed Donat and just had the pleasure of introducing my sister to the 39 Steps. His role as the Mandarin in ‘Inn of 6th Happiness’ was actually a gift. He was broke and I believe Ingrid Bergman paid for his insurance to be on the set. And since he was never bad, and given the other bizarre casting, he did pretty damn well. And of course, his last words in the film were his last words in any film made them particularly poignant. Any word on his children?

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