TCM Schedule for Monday July 10 - Midcentury Modern

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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,

[TeamPooka]

1. I do love those mid-century modern apartments in these movies. The place the boys share in

Boys Night Out to Frank Sinatra's apt. in The Tender Trap.
Great time for set decoration and furniture.
James Mason's home in the end of North by Northwest is fantastic too.
So great.