TCM Schedule for Wednesday, March 11: Star of the Month: Joe E. Brown

[CBHagman]

It's rather a surprise to see Our Time, also known as The Death of Her Innocence, which I thought was a made-for-TV movie. Apparently it was not. And you'll notice there's no description, but its plot fits in with the boarding school theme of the day.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

2:15 AM
INSIDE DAISY CLOVER ( 1965)
A girl on the road to stardom fights the dehumanizing effects of Hollywood life.
Dir: Robert Mulligan Cast: Natalie Wood , Christopher Plummer , Robert Redford .
C- 128 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

4:30 AM
THAT'S DANCING! ( 1985)
Gene Kelly, Liza Minnelli and Mikhail Baryshnikov host this compilation of some of the greatest dance numbers in movie history.
Dir: Jack Haley Jr.
BW- 104 mins, CC,

6:21 AM
SCHOLASTIC ENGLAND ( 1948)
This short film focuses on the history of England's historic colleges and the towns that surround the campuses.
C- 8 mins,

6:30 AM
YANK AT ETON, A ( 1942)
An American playboy is sent to a British boarding school to learn discipline.
Dir: Norman Taurog Cast: Mickey Rooney , Edmund Gwenn , Ian Hunter .
BW- 88 mins, CC,

8:00 AM
THIRTEEN WOMEN ( 1932)
A mysterious Eurasian tries to murder the 12 boarding school roommates who treated her like an outsider.
Dir: George Archainbaud Cast: Irene Dunne , Ricardo Cortez , Jill Esmond .
C- 59 mins, CC,

9:15 AM
CHILD OF DIVORCE ( 1947)
A sensitive girl has trouble adjusting to her parents' divorce.
Dir: Richard O. Fleischer Cast: Sharyn Moffett , Regis Toomey , Madge Meredith .
BW- 62 mins,

10:30 AM
DESIRABLE ( 1934)
An aging actress tries to keep her teen-aged daughter out of the public eye.
Dir: Archie L. Mayo Cast: Jean Muir , George Brent , Verree Teasdale .
BW- 68 mins, CC,

11:45 AM
HAPPY ROAD, THE ( 1956)
Two single parents join forces when their children run away from a French boarding school.
Dir: Gene Kelly Cast: Gene Kelly , Barbara Laage , Bobby Clark .
BW- 100 mins, CC,

1:30 PM
NEW PUPIL, THE ( 1940)
In this comedic short, two boys fall in love with a new girl at school, but are forced to join her in a tea party.
Dir: Edward L. Cahn Cast: Patsy Currier , Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer , Paul Hilton .
BW- 11 mins,

1:45 PM
SEVENTH VICTIM, THE ( 1943)
A girl's search for her missing sister puts her in conflict with a band of satanists.
Dir: Mark Robson Cast: Tom Conway , Jean Brooks , Isabel Jewell .
BW- 71 mins, CC,

3:00 PM
LITTLE MEN ( 1940)
A con artist tries to save the boarding school where his son has found a home.
Dir: Norman Z. McLeod Cast: Kay Francis , Jack Oakie , George Bancroft .
BW- 83 mins, CC,

4:30 PM
OUR TIME ( 1974)
Dir: Peter Hyams Cast: Pamela Sue Martin , Betsy Slade , Parker Stevenson .
BW- 90 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

6:05 PM
HIGH DIVE KIDS ( 1956)
In this short film, children from preschool age through age 14 are shown diving from various heights into a swimming pool.
BW- 8 mins,

6:15 PM
LITTLE PRINCESS, THE ( 1939)
When her father is reported dead in war, his daughter fights harsh conditions at her boarding school.
Dir: Walter Lang Cast: Shirley Temple , Richard Greene , Anita Louise .
C- 93 mins, CC,

WHAT'S ON TONIGHT: STAR OF THE MONTH: JOE E. BROWN

8:00 PM
FIREMAN, SAVE MY CHILD ( 1932)
A small-town ball player moves to the big leagues.
Dir: Lloyd Bacon Cast: Joe E. Brown , Evalyn Knapp , Lilian Bond .
BW- 66 mins,

9:15 PM
ELMER THE GREAT ( 1933)
A country hick bats his way to baseball stardom.
Dir: Mervyn LeRoy Cast: Joe E. Brown , Patricia Ellis , Frank McHugh .
BW- 72 mins, CC,

10:33 PM
DIAMOND DEMON ( 1947)
The unusual talents of Johnny Price, a minor league baseball pitcher and trick artist, are showcased in this short film.
Dir: Dave O'Brien
BW- 9 mins,

10:45 PM
ALIBI IKE ( 1935)
A brash baseball star gets mixed up with gamblers and a pretty young girl.
Dir: Ray Enright Cast: Joe E. Brown , Olivia De Havilland , Ruth Donnelly .
BW- 72 mins, CC,

12:02 AM
GOOD BAD BOYS ( 1940)
Deciding that a life of crime suits them, a gang of children gets mixed up with a real burglar in this comedic short.
Dir: Edward L. Cahn Cast: Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer , Emmett Vogan , Al Hill .
BW- 11 mins,

12:15 AM
LOCAL BOY MAKES GOOD ( 1931)
A timid student turns into a track-and-field star.
Dir: Mervyn LeRoy Cast: Joe E. Brown , Dorothy Lee , Ruth Hall .
BW- 67 mins, CC,

1:30 AM
6 DAY BIKE RIDER ( 1934)
A young failure tries to impress his girlfriend by entering a bicycle race.
Dir: Lloyd Bacon Cast: Joe E. Brown , Maxine Doyle , Frank McHugh .
BW- 69 mins, CC,

2:45 AM
YOU SAID A MOUTHFUL ( 1932)
To sell his unsinkable bathing suit, an inventor passes himself off as a championship swimmer.
Dir: Lloyd Bacon Cast: Joe E. Brown , Ginger Rogers , Preston S. Foster .
BW- 70 mins, CC,

4:00 AM
TOP SPEED ( 1930)
A humble clerk pretends to be a millionaire and gets mixed up in a yachting race.
Dir: Mervyn LeRoy Cast: Joe E. Brown , Bernice Claire , Jack Whiting .
BW- 71 mins, CC,

5:15 AM
ELEVEN MEN AND A GIRL ( 1930)
A college flirt lures the nation's best football players to join her school's team.
Dir: William A. Wellman Cast: Joe E. Brown , Joan Bennett , Frank McHugh .
BW- 72 mins, CC,

[MuseRider]

1. When I was a little kid

I LOVED Joe E. Brown. I loved his big, wide mouth that always seemed to be yelling his yell or just smiling so big. I do not know how many times I saw him but whenever I saw him I got so excited. I am excited now come to think of it. He was a good guy from the little I know about him. I think I shall watch ole Joe E. Thanks for posting this!

[CBHagman]

2. You are welcome!

I was intrigued by some of the footage I saw of him on YouTube! I'll have to find out more.