tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post3463979666102029878..comments2024-03-25T06:29:08.480-04:00Comments on Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers: Director Henry Koster and James StewartThe Metzinger Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-74105807749165335302018-09-14T17:05:25.099-04:002018-09-14T17:05:25.099-04:00One of those directors, like Stanley Donen, who we...One of those directors, like Stanley Donen, who were able to excel in a wide range of genres. After loving their movies as a kid, I later found that these two had directed some of my top ten faves. Koster had to immediately leave Germany after knocking our a Nazi SA (brown shirt) officer. Interestingly, his second wife, Peggy Moran, is featured in every one of his movies, usually as a bust or statuette. He directed Deanna Durbin in her first two big films, saving the studio in the process, and also suggested to his studio head that they sign Abbott and Costello whom he'd seen in a NYC club. I know his son, Peter who tells me how his stars were often his lifelong friends, too. As a consequence, I'm two degrees of separation to nearly all the golden age stars!!jronnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006461704907910638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-24245946038788229332016-01-25T18:14:09.215-05:002016-01-25T18:14:09.215-05:00Isn't it interesting how James Stewart worked ...Isn't it interesting how James Stewart worked on multiple pictures with three directors: Koster, Anthony Mann, and Frank Capra? I agree that NO HIGHWAY IN THE SKY is a overlooked gem. It's a fascinating, fact-based story and Glynis Johns is wonderful in it.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-17980768600376949652016-01-25T13:03:23.529-05:002016-01-25T13:03:23.529-05:00I didn't realize the varied collection of film...I didn't realize the varied collection of films Henry Koster made, or that he made so many movies with James Stewart. (Also, I hadn't heard of "No Highway in the Sky". Must see it!)<br /><br />Thanks for providing information on a talented director that I knew nothing about. :)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-57050221592214094492016-01-24T17:28:14.741-05:002016-01-24T17:28:14.741-05:00Remember what they say... that dying is easy, come...Remember what they say... that dying is easy, comedy is hard? Henry Koster and James Stewart make it look easy. I enjoyed learning more about Koster's career and the team's films. Thanks.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799060793812204452.post-11937845030482035772016-01-24T12:46:08.522-05:002016-01-24T12:46:08.522-05:00Hi there. I want to thank you for participating in...Hi there. I want to thank you for participating in my blogathon. Jimmy Stewart's my man. Now, let me find out about Henry. ( I didn't know Nicholas Koster from daytime soaps is his son. ) Boy, I've got some readin' to do. Thanks again.CineMavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12033780067701562043noreply@blogger.com