4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 26, 2019

It begins unobtrusively enough. In a backwater Arkansas jail, a drunkard plays his guitar on a radio segment of “A Face in the Crowd” being broadcast from his cell. They don’t know it quite yet but soon the host who found him, Marcia Jeffries (Patricia Neal), and Larry “Lone   read more

CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on November 6, 2016

One of my favorite films is “A FACE IN THE CROWD.” Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal and Walter Matthau were wonderful. In fact, I enjoyed every one’s characterizations and Elia Kazan’s message of cynicism was spot on. Power brokers…false prophets… charlatans…snake oil salesmen and dem   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on June 17, 2016

A Face in the Crowd Directed by Elia Kazan Written by Budd Schulberg 1957/USA Newtown Productions Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Lonesome Rhodes: Marcia, I put my whole self into everything I do. This is must-see viewing during any U.S. political campaign but is fantastic any time. Marcia Jeffri   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on June 20, 2013

Most know Andy Griffith best from his popular show, The Andy Griffith Show, and his later years on Matlock.  However, few realize that his screen debut came in 1957 in the film by Elia Kazan, A Face in the Crowd.  Here, Griffith is a downtrodden young man found in jail...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on September 15, 2010

Spending some time in jail for drunk and disorderly conduct turns out to be a life altering event for Larry Rhodes (Andy Griffith).  While he’s in jail, Marcia Jeffries (Patricia Neal) stops by to broadcast her radio show and the sheriff makes a deal with Larry that he’ll be released...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on November 10, 2007

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles.   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on October 28, 2007

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. "THERE'S NOTHING AS TRUSTWORTHY AS THE ORDINARY MIND - OF THE ORDINARY MAN" ~ Lonesome Rhodes The collection of truly amazing classic films, that I have yet to see,...   read more