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Hi, it's Lu again. I just wanted to thank Dennis as well for this campaign to get John Garfield rediscovered. You seem to know the in's and out's of getting this project started and you know of people to contact. You did mention that you do a show of some kind.

Again, THANK YOU ALL for your involvement in this project. It would be nice also to hear from Julie Garfield herself on this message board that is devoted to her father and read her comments.

15 March 2012 - Bergen County, NJ

Dennis | @

Robert Nott emailed me and said how happy he was to hear from another devoted Garfield fan. He said he didnt know how he could help get Garfield re-discovered...but I could contact him and he would try and do what he could..he is originally from NY and he loves John Garfield as much as we do. i told him I loved his book, and I read something rom it very often. I think when we are ready to time this right I will cotact him for some advice. I guess its just myself, Karen and Lori on this project???...oh well we will give it our best!!!

15 March 2012 - Hamburg NY

Karen

Dennis. I am making a connection
on my end!
Also. I have some fantastic books .. Older ones
Not specially written all about JG but he s included ....great reads. I ll try to post some quotes from these knowledgeable authors!

14 March 2012 - Pa

Dennis | @

That really says it all...that the woman wasnt familiar with Garfield...its what really we are fighting for...to get John Garfield re-discovered....amazing when he was truly the first methoed actor..e was the forerunner to all method actors whofollowed him....i am still waiting for robert Notts email..I will keep everyone informed!!!

14 March 2012 - Hamburg NY

Lori | @

A week ago I wrote a message here regarding a Group on the TCM website called Method Actor. I wrote here how upset I was that the developer of the Group didn't list John Garfield in her list or description of Method Actors. I left the developer a message stating how wrong I thought it was that John Garfield's name was not noted in her list of Method Actors. I got a reply from the developer of the Group today. Here is her reply to my lesson to her on John Garfield.
Okay I just added John Garfield to the description. Btw, John Garfield is not an actor I am familiar with at all so I really had no idea he was being overlooked. I really don't remember his name getting mentioned whenever I have discussed method actors and all that. Sorry he got overlooked and thank you for bringing this to my attention. It's not possible to list off every single method actor but I do think he is worth mentioning after learning a little more about him. Take care and feel free to join the group and to contribute some John Garfield photos."
At least her reply to me was very nice. Oh thing that still upsets me is she wrote; Btw, John Garfield is not an actor I am familiar with." What, not familiar with John Garfield? HELP. Well at least I educated one person on who John Garfield was. I am still working on my letter to Robert Osborne. I would guess he gets lots of letters, and probably has someone who "screens" his letters before they are forwarded to him. So, I want to make my letter as good as I can. I promise the letter will get mailed this week. Thank you Gary for the info on the book, and Lu I hope your husband continues to recover nicely. Thanks.

14 March 2012 - Damascus, Oregon

Hi, this is Lu. I am sorry that I haven't been posting too often but my husband although doing a lot better is still recovering rather nicely from his stroke and between helping him and taking care of our house, cleaning, running errands, paying bills, etc., it has been hectic here but after reading all your IMPRESSIVE postings, I had to post something. I don't have a car and have to rely on public transportation which can be very tiring.

I DO go on this website almost every day.

I want to say also that I AM VERY IMPRESSED with what I am reading. And I APPLAUD ALL OF YOU for trying to start a movement for finally get our BELOVED star recognized.

As I stated in previous postings, I am learning SO MUCH about different celebrities and knowing and highly regarding John Garfield as an actor. And I watch Supernatural and know of Jim Beaver.

I am also quite impressed with your critiques of his movies. Me, I just watch them and ENJOY them.

Lori, don't appologize about taking over this message board. It seems that you have started the "ball rolling". As Karen mentioned you have brought such a passion. I read you were quite upset about something that you read on the TCM website.

I am certainly not surprised about him being forgotten today. I stated several times that TCM never shows his face or his movies when advertising TCM between movies.

Dennis, you mentioned Facebook. Unfortunately, I am rather hesitant about joining it. And I am envious about being able to contact Julie Garfield through it. I tried to see if she has a website but discovered that she doesn't. I hope you will convey to her that Lu said hello. I remember she wrote me on this website when we first moved here after she saw a posting to her from here and I was indeed flabergasted that she wrote back to me. I COULDN'T believe that John Garfield's daugher was actually writing to me.

13 March 2012 - Bergen County, NJ

Gary | @

For anyone interested: Amazon is currently selling several used copies of "John Garfield, His Life and Films" at prices as low as $3 to $10 each. The book was published in '78 & written by James Beaver, a JG fan, who is currently in the cast of the TV show "Supernatural." It contains about a 30-page bio section, followed by synopses of each film with excerpts from original reviews & some trivia. Heavily illustrated. It might've been the first book to squash the belief that JG was in FOOTLIGHT PARADE.

12 March 2012 - USA

Dennis | @

In Robert Notts book...he staes many times there is no proof at al about Garfield being a communist...so said Abe polonsky...Director Vincent Sherman...all his troubles began because the studioswere upset because he was a progressive and a liberal...and he left to from his own studio...with great success...a big no no at that time for sure. So they threw him to the wolves and the HUAC ran him through the ringer...Norman Lloyd...his close friend Joe Bernard all said he was a true American...but Hollywood and the Group Theater were loaded with communits...that doesnt make Garfiled one...Guilty by association I guess!!!

12 March 2012 - Hamburg NY

Karen

As I stated in an earlier posting, Rod Steiger
was livid that Kazan got an Oscar. He made it clear to the media.
I distinctly remember watching the Oscars that night. Liz Taylor was Steiger s date.

Also Sterling Hayden who named people,
never forgave himself for doing so.

Kazan was a great director but a rat!

How could a person like Garfield be a communist
when he and Bette Davis started the Hollywood Canteen!? Bette Davis was one tough gal,
Does one really think she would have worked along side a communist!

12 March 2012 - PA

Lori | @

Hey I need your help. I posted some comment on youtube a few weeks ago regarding Kazan receiving the honorary Oscar. I really was as usual, commenting that no mention of Garfield is made regarding the change that occurred in regards to the way actors act. All credit of course is given to Kazan. I got an e-mail saying I had a response to my comment. Here what some person wrote."Garfield was also a committed communist. Kazan had wised up several years earlier. He didn't appreciate his former comrades trying to undermine the country he loved. Also, the people he named - had already been named by others. His testimony alone - hurt nobody. He deserved this award.
Those actors with their arms crossed - looked like 2 year-olds holding their breath - for not getting their way."
klrdotorg is the person's youtube name. My youtube name is LoveTigers5. Just go to youtube type in the search bar Kazan Honorary Oscar & the video & comments will come up. You can read my comment to kirdotorg. I hope you can take the time to help defend our star, John Garfield. Thanks

12 March 2012 - Damascus, Oregon

Dennis | @

I wrote Julie Garfield a shote note on Facebook..Karen please still try and connect with her...I told her our plans here on the Guestbook...thanks Dennis

11 March 2012 - Hamburg NY

Karen

About the NY Times article Lori mentioned
the link I gave you may not connect (although it did on my iphone)
so this should work

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com

then click on

Culture and the Arts

then type Golden Boy in search box

11 March 2012 - Pa

Karen

Dennis.... Great job about getting in touch with Robert Nott

Lori.... You are in no way over taking this board.
You bring such passion and knowledge about our beloved star!
And such a great idea about getting the Garfield
Fans on the TCM boards to post here!

I will also write a letter to Robert Osborne.

Hey Barb, John, Rocky, Trish, Rj
post when you get the chance!

I would love to see a movie made on the life and career of John Garfield. My picks for the role
are Johnny Depp, John Leguizamo, Robert Downey Jr

Also, we should comment on the NY Times
article about Golden Boy.
Here s the link

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/05/lincoln-center-theater-announces-odets-revival-and-new-durang-play/?scp=1&sq=Golden%20boy&st=cse

I have a lot of books about movie stars.
People should get there facts straight
One book I have is called "City Boys"
written by Robert Sklar and on the cover is a picture of Cagney, Bogart and Garfield.
Page 83 states
In the new play Golden Boy
Odets had written the lead role of Joe Bonaparte
expressly for Garfield!

This book is a good read!

I too think Garfield s blacklisting stayed in memory with many,and that is both shameful and sad
But I leave you all with this.....

"I have nothing to hide and nothing to be ashamed of. My life is an open book. I am no Red. I am no 'pink'. I am no fellow traveler. I am a Democrat by politics, a liberal by inclination, and a loyal citizen of this country by every act of my life."

�from his statement read before the HUAC

11 March 2012 - Pa

Lori | @

Dennis you are wonderful!!! Please share with us the information Nott sends you in his e-mail. The only way I can contact Robert Osborne is through a letter. I have what I want to say in my head, just have to get it on paper. I will get the letter out sometime next week. TMC aired The Breaking Point this morning, 4:30 my time, but I was up to watch it. There is quite a bit of discussion on TCM message boards regarding the film and Garfield's performance. There a few really passionate Garfield fans on TCM website, so I will tell them about this site. As you say, more power in numbers. The MovieProfessor wrote no new news regarding Garfield biopic,but he or she knows that Johnny Depp is really interested in playing Garfield. I think that with Depp's name alone a lot of people would want to see the film. Thanks again Dennis.

10 March 2012 - Damascus, Oregon

Dennis | @

Sorry...I havent been able to post my conversation I had with Robert Nott...I have bee very busy...I spoke with him about his book which I loved...I told him about our Guestbook and some wonderful John Garfiled fans who post on here often...told him about our passion on seeing Garfield being re-discovered with modern audiences...and How we are tying to locate people who may be able to help us liek himself...he said he is with us totally on John Garfield and shares our feelings all the way!!!

He said he was going to send me an email with more information on Garfield. We need to make more connections...and hopfully things will fall into place...he also agrees on a Garfield project...we have the ball rolling!!!

10 March 2012 - Hamburg NY

Lori | @

Sorry, I don't mean to take over this guestbook, but I just had to share this.
I am so upset, my stomach is hurting. On TCM there is a group called Method Actor. I thought I check it out, and maybe find some more Garfield fans. Well, in the description of the group there is no mention of John Garfield. What??? Of course every other actor is mentioned, e.g. Brando, Dean, DeNiro, you know the rest. Lee Strasberg is listed as the father of Method acting. I don't want to argue that point, I know Strasberg trained a lot of great actors, but why is Garfield left out? It is really just too much. I just don't get it why he is so forgotten. It can't be only because of the Blacklisting. Sorry, I guess I am a little emotional. Things are tough here in Oregon, and this kind of BS doesn't help. I really don't know how his daughter stands this lack of acknowledgment in regards to her father. Hoping we can change things and give the memory of John Garfield the acknowledgment and true appreciation that he so very much deserves. I of course left a comment for the developer of this group. I think I did in a polite yet, firm and convincing way. When I have to correct and remind people of the impact that Garfield had on screen acting I sometimes feel like a mother bear, protecting her cub. Thanks for listening (I mean reading this).

8 March 2012 - Damascus, Oregon

Lori | @

Oh my God Dennis you are wonderful! I can't believe it. I can't wait to read what you two talked about. Thanks so much. Very exciting news for sure.

8 March 2012 - Damascus, Oregon

Dennis | @

Hello all...I just spoke at length with Robert Nott!!!!! Great guy and he is on our side!!!...we now need to reach out to some of the others I mentioned...I will write back soon and give a in depth deatail to what we talked about.

8 March 2012 - Hamburg NY

Dennis | @

Lets all try and contact someone of importance...Karen can try Julie Garfield...I will ry and contact Robert Nott...last time I checked he was working for a newspaper in New Mexico..Lori you could try Robert Osbourne..also at the first TCM film festival...actor Norman Lloyd who starrd in Garfields last film was a guest at the festival...he was a big Garfield fan and was part of the 1993 TCM documentary.He would be a great person to contact.

We could also bring our ideas to the John garfield Facebook page...the more people we have on board the better...strenghth in numbers. We should really turn this into a fan club...ive it a title..an identity...we have a great tool right in front of us...the computer!!!..let me know what you think??? And yes Lori that was me on he Garfield Facebook!!

8 March 2012 - Hamburg Ny

Lori | @

I agree with you both regarding contacting people in the "know" regarding getting John Garfield the recognition he deserves. Dennis you have great idea's & thanks Karen for your suggestions. Dennis you mentioned as possible contacts, Julie Garfield, Robert Nott, Kim Morgan, and Robert Osborne. Sounds like Karen you might be the perfect person to contact Ms Garfield. I could send a e-mail to Kim Morgan if you want. I don't want it seem like I am taking over, just some suggestions. I guess we all could write these people. Not sure how to go about this though. Dennis what are your thoughts or suggestions? And Dennis was that you who make a comment on John Garfield's facebook page? I am the Lorraine Moore, I just always go by Lori. I am looking forward to your responds and I think we should split the assignment if you know what I mean but I will go by what the group wants. Any ways, I find it very exciting, and just think we might really succeed in increasing the recognition of our star John Garfield!! I am ready to go, just tell me my assignment..

7 March 2012 - Lori

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