Tyrone Power, Nightmare Alley & the trap of the Hollywood Studio System

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Tyrone Power was one of the biggest stars in the world, and yet he was only proud of a handful of his films, one of them was NIGHTMARE ALLEY. As a product of the studio system his image was shaped and sold by 20th Century Fox. While packaged as a romantic lead and a swashbuckling hero, he had deeper ambitions some of which were fulfilled by his against type role as Stan Carlisle in NIGHTMARE ALLEY.
To understand why NIGHTMARE ALLEY was so important to Tyrone Power, it is important to unpack how the classic Hollywood star machine built star personas and then sold them to the public. Its was a lucrative system, but for any truly talented actor who had the misfortune of becoming an actual movie star it could lead to disappointment and disillusionment.
This is what happened to Tyrone Power.
His legacy pales compared to some of his contemporaries and many of his films, while really good, are not that well known.
Here's the link to my video on Tyrone Power's 1956 film THE EDDIE DUCHIN STORY. It's a lush and romantic love letter to New York City.
• The Eddy Duchin Story ...
Here's the link to my video on one of my favorite (yet flawed) films KINGS ROW one of the first films to tackle the corrupted small town in American cinema.
• KINGS ROW: the dark si...
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If you've only just discovered Tyrone Power, here are some essential (and easy to find) films to check out.
Love Is News (1937) DVD: amzn.to/3JY2yJ6
In Old Chicago (1938) DVD: amzn.to/3KcTSyJ
Alexander's Rag Time Band (1938) DVD: amzn.to/3vyAcQs
Jesse James (1939) DVD: amzn.to/3v15uR0
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The Mark of Zorro (1940) DVD: amzn.to/3K0FWaA
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Blood and Sand (1941) DVD: amzn.to/3L2k14o
The Black Swan (1942) DVD: amzn.to/3L323hY
The Razor's Edge (1946) DVD: amzn.to/3On1hP3
Nightmare Alley (1947) DVD: amzn.to/3kdV4Hz
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Rawhide (1951) Blu-Ray: amzn.to/3On20Qh
Witness For The Prosecution (1958) DVD: amzn.to/386HbIm
Blu-Ray: amzn.to/3MAx3Xl
If you want to know more about how the Hollywood studio system worked I highly recommend:
The Star Machine by Jeanine Basinger (paperback): amzn.to/3v0pOlx
If you want further reading on the life of Tyrone Power check out:
Tyrone Power: The Last Idol by Fred Guiles (paperback) amzn.to/381qpKx
If you're a fan of Tyrone Power you can find my Ty Power fan twitter here: / typowersgirl
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[@CinemaCities1978]

With the release of Guillermo del Toro’s new adaptation of NIGHTMARE ALLEY, I thought I would revisit the 1947 version starring Tyrone Power. As a product of the studio star system, Power's role in the film as Stan Carlisle is a bit of an outlier in his filmography. But, it's important because it challenged his studio crafted persona. While dismissed by its own studio upon release, over the years it has become a well respected classic and is recognized as Power's finest role.

[@rosezingleman5007]

I’m a serious movie buff, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen this. It’s here on YT, so watching it tonight-and subbed btw.

[@CinemaCities1978]

@@rosezingleman5007 I'm sorry I didn't see this reply earlier. Did you ever get around to watching Nightmare Alley? I would love to know what you thought about it.

[@charlesheck6812]

it’s funny, because I have NA on disc and re-watched it before the new version came out. But after watching the new version, which I really like, I re-watched the Power version again and listened to several analysis of it. I even have the poster of the film on my wall. A film executive got up during the screening and walked out, saying it was a travesty. It is admittedly, very dark stuff. That’s partly why it’s compelling.

[@buddyvilla7393]

Also The Razors Edge and Abandon Ship two Incredible Performances.

[@waynej2608]

​@buddyvilla7393 I'd add The Sun Also Rises, Rawhide, and Witness for the Prosecution to the ones you mentioned. But yeah, Nightmare Alley is his finest. Power was a terrific actor, not just a very handsome one. Same thing with his friend and contemporary, Errol Flynn.

[@sandraponce9895]

My mother is 94 and was always a big fan of Tyrone. We went to his funeral at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. We still visit his resting place. My mother still says he was the most beautiful looking man she had ever seen.

[@CinemaCities1978]

Your mother is 100% right.

[@gorge5412]

SP, thanks for commenting. Lana Turner's biography uses the same word, "beautiful," to describe TP. Although TP and LT were never married, they intensely enjoyed a romantic relationship. LT writes that he was her one true love (amidst her many unhappy liaisons and marriages).

[@margeshilling7983]

Your Mom is right.

[@BabyCowGoingmadinafield]

He was gay AF

[@gerardmackay8909]

My mother was a teenager in the 40s and madly in love with Tyrone. She read in a gossip magazine that he was attracted to dark haired ladies so she promptly bought, and used, a bottle of black hair dye. My grandmother was NOT impressed.

[@sterling4271]

You are so right about Tyrone playing Ashley Wilkes. Would have been a completely different movie.

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

It would never have work! Power's facial structure is too strong!

[@MothGirl007]

I think Ashley needed to be a blonde, as kind of a counterpoint to Gable's Rhett Butler.

[@kelb6073]

It would have taken away from Rhett for sure

[@robjones2408]

"Nightmare Alley" was a stone-cold classic, but audiences stayed away because of its' bleak portrait of hucksters and grifters on the make. They wanted Pretty Boy Tyrone the Hero, not Tyrone the Cynic. He was forced to go back to swashbucklers etc. Nevertheless, he was very proud of the film. Rock Hudson went through a similar situation with the brilliant "Seconds". Mainstream audiences stayed away from that gem as well, and he drifted into more palatable fare. They can both take comfort that both films are acknowledged as masterpieces, wherever they are now.

[@peterd.9522]

So much more believable with Powers as Ashley IMO. I never could see what Scarlett was thinking as it was cast (Howard).

[@charlesheck6812]

I’m surprised he wasn’t proud of The Razor’s Edge. That movie is probably just too intelligent for its time. It remains to me something of an enigma because it doesn’t give easy answers to anything. As far as Nightmare Alley, it’s one of my favorite movies. Power seems like the sort of guy that I would’ve liked to have known.

[@CinemaCities1978]

The Razor's Edge is one of my favorite Ty Power films, and I never get tired of his performance. I suspect that him not listing it as one of his top roles has to do with the studio. I too would have loved to have known him.

[@MartinCanada]

The Razor's Edge certainly demands a lot from its audience. It asks questions without providing pat answers. Exactly the type of film that would not be made in today's X-men universe.

[@etherealtb6021]

​@@CinemaCities1978It was definitely one of his best performances. I also think Captain from Castille was much more dark and interesting than most of his pre-war swashbucklers.

[@63artemisia63]

@charlesheck6812 Well, the book didn’t either. So kudos to the director for embracing the source material.

[@tr7b410]

Bill Murray tried to remake that movie-what a joke. Power,s pulled it off with his sensitive nature & strength of character when the going got tough.

[@ginnyhogan6386]

You didn’t mention The Sun Also Rises! Good film!

[@blusnuby2]

Not just 'a pretty face,' Mr. Power was a U.S. Marine Corps Pilot who served in WW2. Hoo Rah !

[@alimolina4279]

Well said! 👏

[@carollund8251]

He played a thoroughly despicable character in Witness for the Prosecution, one of my favorite movies.

[@CinemaCities1978]

Yes, that ending in Witness when his true colors appear is a great moment.

[@bloggerblogg5878]

I love that movie and he is great in it!

[@henrybrowne7248]

He also DIED before they finished the film😢. .

[@alimolina4279]

Mr. Power died before finished "Solomon and Sheba" in Spain (November 15, 1958). Too soon! ❤😢

[@alimolina4279]

Great work! I'm an incondicional fan of the great Tyrone Power since I was a young girl. He was unarguable very handsome, but he was also an extremely talented actor (his movies prove it). He was subtle, warm, hard-working. He was not complicated when working and he didn't have star pretensions, although he was. He was not always recognized as he really deserved. As you well say he was only proud of a handful of his films, one of them was "Nightmare Alley" (1947) and the others were "Blood and Sand" (1941), "Abandon Ship!" (1957) and "Witness for the Prosecution" (1957). Mr. Power: Happy 108 heavenly years (5.5.1914*5.5.2022). We miss you and we will always remember you. Thank you for everything. Thanks so much for this work!

[@CinemaCities1978]

He was truly as beautiful on the inside as he was on the outside. He really deserves to be more well known than he is today. Especially, because he was so good at so many different types of films from comedy to drama to action he could do it all.

[@waynej2608]

He was a tremendously talented actor. Sometimes he was better than the script at hand.

[@alimolina4279]

​@@waynej2608: You're right! I completely agree with you!

[@sandyb1464]

Did he make Lana Turner have an abortion??

[@alimolina4279]

According to Lana Turner he didn't. In her autobiography she said that only she decided to have an abortion.

[@KG-Love]

My grandfather met Tyrone in the 1940s. Said Power was the most beautiful man he'd ever seen and was very pleasant. My grandfather was a teen bellhop at a hotel in Tampa. Power was in town to give a commencement speech at the University of Tampa. UT has records of this visit with photos and his speech. It's really interesting.

[@cocoaorange1]

I heard he was a nice guy.

[@poetcomic1]

I loved Joan Blondell in Nightmare Alley as I did in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. She was warm and appealing and brought something to this film that it really needed.

[@v.a.993]

Totally agree about Tyrone Power playing Ashley Wilkes in Gone With the Wind. But, it would have been hard to have both him and Clark Gable in that film competing for women's attention (on the film set and in movie audiences).

[@CinemaCities1978]

I think I would've enjoyed the competition 😂

[@c.a.savage5689]

I never knew this! Power's drop dead good looks would not have served the story (IMHO). Lesley Howard was perfect and had that 19th century look and bearing.

[@ellejay2021]

Good video! Nightmare Alley is one of my favorite Tyrone Power films. I've read about his frustration with being just a "pretty face". He certainly was devastatingly gorgeous which, for Zanuck, took precedence over Power's considerable acting talent. The Power formula had worked and they weren't about to change anything. Nightmare Alley gave us only a glimpse into what Power was truly capable of but was never allowed to express. He was brilliantly talented, and according to both Annabella and Linda Christian, he wasn't assertive enough in his dealings with Fox/Zanuck and he was just "too nice". Honestly, I can't imagine 1947's moviegoers (especially the females) being interested in seeing their matinee idol's otherworldly beauty being destroyed by makeup to make him look more like a carnival geek. (Even makeup couldn't completely trash his looks!) The same thing happened to Cary Grant when he made None But The Lonely Heart. Audiences weren't interested in Grant's bravura performance in that film either. At least Power had the satisfaction of making the film and must have been proud of the critical acclaim he garnered before his untimely passing. One of my favorite classic films is The Lost Weekend with Ray Milland. I thought Milland was brilliant in the film. I think Ty Power would have been magnificent in a role like that! Alas, it was not to be. Thank you for highlighting Tyrone Power and Nightmare Alley!

[@CinemaCities1978]

I agree, a role in a film like The Lost Weekend would have been perfect for Power. But, it was his misfortune to be at a studio that made profiting off of his looks the top priority instead of his obvious talent. I always go back to Kings Row. It's the perfect Tyrone Power film that didn't star Tyrone Power. But, we are lucky we have his absolutely stellar performance in Nightmare Alley just in case anyone ever wonders how good he really was.

[@johnzeszut3170]

"Nightmare Alley" was supposed to have ended with a much darker conclusion but being 1947 it was not going to happen. In "None But The Lonely Heart" Grant does his first and last bit of acting when he exclaims "Ma! Pinched?!"....

[@kennethrussell1158]

Elle, he kind of reminds me of Robert Redford in that way.

[@kennethrussell1158]

​@@CinemaCities1978 He kind of reminds me of Robert Redford in that way. Redford hated the pretty boy image and thought that that got in the way of him being taken seriously as a serious actor.

[@Spiderman7Bob7]

Tyrone Power was always one of my favorite movie stars when I was a kid and when I grew up I realized what a big star he was in the 40's & 50's . And I've collected all of his films that were available on DVD. My favorite 'acting' role he did was "The Razor's Edge". And my favorite action roles he did was "The Black Swan", "The Mark of Zorro" . And a few boxed sets of his films have been released that showed him in good comedies too. There all too numerious to mention . In spite of all that was said about his career he had a great Hollywood career . So be it .

[@CinemaCities1978]

He was a very good comedic actor. I especially enjoy him Love is News and Second Honeymoon. In terms of audience enjoyment and box office he did have a great career. But, personally, he wasn't fulfilled. I'm glad he let us know the films he was proud of so that we get to experience what felt was his best artistic work.

[@EdwardWLynn]

@@CinemaCities1978 Eddie Mueller, at TCM says he thinks the perfect actor to play Raymond Chandler's Phillip Marlowe would have been William Holden. Ty Power seems like he'd have been a good choice as well.

[@peterharrer3261]

I first saw "Nightmare Alley" as a kid at the old Thalia in Manhattan, in the '80s. It was a revelation, especially Power's performance because up to then I thought he was a prettyboy. In the years since, I've seen it a few more times and am still impressed. Your video is quite thorough in presenting the man behind the good looks. Looks that typecast him as a lightweight rather than the serious actor he longed to be. Thank you.

[@anthonytripp2251]

W.95 between Bway and West End Ave!!!!

[@veritas6335]

Ty Power was SO gorgeous - there has just never been anyone like him since. THAT was a movie star. Alas, there ARE no more movie stars. Actors, yes, but they're all forgettable as stars. No glamour, drab looks. Wow, he was wonderful to look at, as well as smart, graceful and talented. That's why we go to the movies. Now we just get talented,, average looking people. Razors Edge was wonderful - the remake starring Bill Murray was, well . . . Murray is no Ty Power. And Witness for the Prosecution was superb - one of the best. I miss him. We all do. Disappointing as to why this narrator does not explain why he died at such a young age - the history behind his heart attack - or anything about his early life and background. Otherwise an interesting overview of his career.

[@CinemaCities1978]

He was one of a kind and you're right he was a real STAR. He had IT on screen and also a real talent that went beyond his screen persona. You're 100% correct, Murray is no Ty Power. As for not going into his early life, in this video I was more interested in talking specifically about Nightmare Alley, the role that film had in challenging the studio control, how that film fits into Ty Powers filmography and how it challenges his constructed screen persona.

[@GemaEnriquez]

Hollywood is DEAD !!

[@lauriem5751]

The Razor's Edge is one of my favorite movies. He brought that character to life.

[@CinemaCities1978]

Larry Darrell in the Razor's Edge was a perfect role for him.

[@clairepalmer3876]

This is a very insightful and informative piece on Tyrone Power and the studio system that stunted his growth as a great actor. I believe he has achieved "Legend " status over time. Thanks for posting this.

[@CinemaCities1978]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PaulKyriazi]

The best, and concise, bio on Ty Power. Great idea to concentrate on Nightmare Alley. "Cleans the public's palate ..." Wow.

[@CinemaCities1978]

Thank you so much! I'm a huge fan of Tyrone Power and this video was really a love letter to his career.

[@angelbabysqueaky3985]

It's really a shame that most of his movies ,he wasn't allowed to break away to more meaty roles. If he was allowed to play Ashley, I could understand why she wanted Ashley, not Rhett. I could never see the attraction of Ashley..

[@peterhall5070]

I thoroughly enjoyed your analysis and commentary on both NIGHTMARE ALLEY and the studio system of the golden age of Hollywood. I have been an avid film buff since I was a little boy. Now, at 65 years of age, I just saw NIGHTMARE ALLEY for the first time within this past year. I had never heard of it before and happened to stumble upon it on either You Tube or one of the cable channels. Such a brilliant gem of a picture and such a departure for Tyrone Power. I was wondering how the heck I missed this film for all these years and thanks to your video, I now understand. It basically got buried. What a shame. However, I'm glad to hear that it has gained more of the recognition that it certainly deserves. Thank you for posting this. I will keep an eye out for more.

[@Dog.soldier1950]

A USMC Naval aviator “too Old” at 30 to be a combat pilot he flew trans-pacific flights during the war and was still a Major in the Reserves when he died. Semper Fidelis

[@johnlargan6045]

I really enjoyed this! I've watched it twice. Very thoughtful and well done. I've always thought Tyrone Power was a great actor and have admired his performances. I loved Nightmare Alley. But also The Mark of Zorro.

[@CinemaCities1978]

His Don Diego Vega is so amusing, he does a lot with that character in order to contrast him to Zorro and it looks like he' having a lot of fun. Also, he should get credit for those amazing sword fights with Basil Rathbone.

[@xpindy]

@@CinemaCities1978 Actually, it was Power's "Zorro" that convinced me to revisit his filmography - I honestly never expected him to pull off the popinjay Don Diego. He had me laughing out loud. As a child of the sixties, I've always been fascinated by Zorro in its many incarnations- Power's version blew all the other ones away. He's so underappreciated.

[@dk60ish]

While most of his vehicles were forgettable "The Black Swan" (1942) is one of the best hollywood swashbucklers, & one I can watch time & time again. Had Power had more creative directors, his vehicles would have had more staying power, but his most frequent director Henry King, mainly a solid director who just got the job done, he needed one like Michael Curtiz, who elevated Warner Bros. star Errol Flynn's vehicles to an art form!

[@CinemaCities1978]

Agree on the Henry King angle. He wasn't exactly artistic or innovative but he was fast and his films came in under budget and on time. I think Power's work with Edmund Goulding (The Razor's Edge and Nightmare Alley) are great examples of what he could do with an excellent director.

[@kelb6073]

I love The Black Swan. Pretty sure it inspired Pirates of The Caribbean to a degree.

[@etherealtb6021]

​@@CinemaCities1978King is very underrated!

[@jamesa.romano8500]

I vaguely remember The Rains Came being rather deep although I saw that literally a decade ago and haven't seen it since, it tends to never get brought up all that much either by him or those profiling him. I do see similarities between Tyrone Power and Alan Ladd in that they both felt they were limited by their respective studios - both were handsome but had insecurities(with Tyrone it was being perceived as a pretty boy, with Ladd it was his height). Both got at least one role that insures them immortality in the pop cultural zeitgeist - Zorro and Shane, and interestingly both figure into superhero culture which is real immortality (Zorro figures into the Batman story, Shane figures into the Logan movie). I think this at least guarantees people will keep checking them out which is more than can be said for Mark Stevens or Robert Cummings

[@CinemaCities1978]

I don't have strong feelings about "The Rains Came." The movie does feature some really impressive special effects. Ty plays an Indian Raja/noble self-sacrificing doctor in love with Myrna Loy, a woman with a complicated past. The story takes place during the rainy season, and then, as the title suggests, the rains come.

[@jamesa.romano8500]

@@CinemaCities1978 Yeah I saw it when I was a kid and remember being a little bored by it and not even finishing it -- the cultural appropriation thing doesn't help it any; but its also why for years along with Blood & Sand and Zorro I grew up thinking he had to have been either Hispanic or at least part-Native American or something, although as far as I know he's neither...

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

James A. Romano: Mark Stevens had a chance to become Fox's answer to Alan Ladd, but for some reason the studio just let his star whither, so to speak. A pity because he DID have certain charisma that Fox didn't develop. ♐

[@cocoaorange1]

I thought he might have been part Italian, but maybe he was part Gypsy. I became addicted to his movies during the pandemic. My late mom was a big fan.

[@a.m.hatfield9734]

Thank you for an interesting bio on Power. I have to confess that my favourite film of his was 'The Razor's Edge', while acknowledging it was none of his favourites.

[@CinemaCities1978]

The phrase "I read it way too young. . . " really hits home. Same with me (with this and lots of other books/movies). While enjoyed the aesthetics of the mini series, I though it was too long and it annoyed me that it wanted to explain everything from Mrs. Appleyard's backstory to the motivations for all the girls. Sometimes, leaving things unexplained and mysterious just works better.

[@arslongavitabrevis5136]

Very interesting video. Thank you! It also brought back nice memories of my childhood (1966-1972) in Argentina when we used to watch lots of Hollywood classics every Saturday (the matinee started at noon and ended in the evening with 5 films). My dad was an extremely handsome man and my mum used to call him "my Tyrone Power", I had to admit my dad did not resemble him very much, but was I to argue with her? (LOL)

[@crumpingtons]

Love this documentary. Thoughtful and well done. Ima big Tyrone fan. Thanks

[@CinemaCities1978]

Your welcome! As a Ty Power fan I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@petergraham8681]

Besides being perhaps Power’s best & most interesting role I cannot fail to also acknowledge Helen Walker’s definitive femme fatale in what may the film she is most remembered for. Too bad that she had no other really exceptional opportunities but she had, apparently, some unfortunate off screen escapades around the time of NIGHTMARE ALLEY that seemed to derail her future screen career. Although NIGHTMARE ALLEY did not go quite the despairing distance of its source material it is still a unique film especially for its time & year (1947) which also offered KISS OF DEATH & OUT OF THE PAST. There were other film noirs that year that I am still catching up with. One thing the film, fortunately did not go soft on remains Helen Walker‘s character as mentioned above. One of film noirs most memorable femme fatales, IMO.

[@mikebreen9980]

Hi thanks for these very interesting and informative videos. I have always been attracted to films of the 30s 40s 50s, and your intelligent narrative is a pleasure. Thanks again.

[@CinemaCities1978]

You're welcome. I'm glad that so many classic film fans have found this video.

[@kamirobey175]

William Holden was great in "Golden Boy" so I'm glad it went to him,. However, my favorite movie is "Gone with the Wind" and I never thought Leslie Howard was right for Ashley, and could not see why Scarlet wanted him over Rhett. Tyrone Power in that role would have been perfect.

[@ghayes220]

Excellent video. I learned a lot about Power. Always enjoyed his movies.

[@CinemaCities1978]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@russellcampbell9198]

Glad he thought "Abandon Ship" was amongst his four best. It is my favourite of his performances. Great film.

[@kathyh4804]

I can’t believe how much my son looks like Tyrone Powers, only my son is taller. He always gets business cards from modeling agencies, I always let him know about the dark world of acting and modeling, so thankfully he will never get in those fields. It’s hilarious though how women of all ages look at him and their whole persona changes. I always told my children that God have them looks, He can take them too. So he’s very humble which adds to his attractiveness. I wonder how Tyrone’s life would have turned out so much differently if he hadn’t gotten into Hellywood

[@KamillGran-ch5sb]

There something very peculiar about the movie the King of Khayber Rifles. The movie stars Tyrone Power as a half breed British and Afghan Pashtun. His Afghan brother played by some over dramatic “classically trained” British actor. In the movie both brothers supposedly speak Pashtu, the native language together. While the British actor playing the full blooded Afghan is speaking in some made up mambo jambo gibberish language, overacting, Tyrone Power on the other hand was actually speaking, or at least trying to speak the real language, Pashtu. The man who was considered a light weight in the acting was actually making an effort to speak the language his character was supposed to speak and gave a very beautiful sensitive performance. This was the 1950’s Hollywood. Nobody probably even realized he was speaking Pashtu. He could have just spoken gibberish with overdramatized gestures. As a Pashtu speaker kid I was beyond impressed and to this day I consider Tyrone Power to be one of the greats! Bravo sir!

[@CinemaCities1978]

that's fascinating. Power always took his craft seriously and this is a great example of that. It makes me love him even more.

[@alimolina4279]

Kamill Gran: Your comment is excellent! I love Tyrone Power since I was a young girl! He was a great star, a great beauty and a great actor. He's unforgettable and unrepeatable! ❤

[@KamillGran-ch5sb]

@@alimolina4279 I also really liked him in the Razor’s Edge. I had read the book and really liked his performance. I saw most of his movies on TCM in the late 80’s and 90’s. Another favorite is the one he played a devious con artist.

[@KamillGran-ch5sb]

@@alimolina4279 oddly enough, I just saw this little gem from Tyrone’s daughter last night. I had no idea? kzbin.infoL5F9juazBYo?si=L7b_U6ZGvwqmXr0U

[@KamillGran-ch5sb]

@@alimolina4279 his daughter looks so much like him!❤️ kzbin.infoL5F9juazBYo?si=ojItQR6G-eBOh7zP

[@oldude979]

Don't know much about movies or actors, except which ones I like and don't like, but I think this production on TP is well done..

[@DMovieman]

Unfortunately, I didn't have the pleasure of watching Tyrone Power as a child. But I remember watching him for the first time in Marie Antoinette in college. I also found out a lot more about him in "Get Happy," Judy Garland's biography. I still have to watch this version of Nightmare Alley soon, because I wasn't aware the newest film was a remake initially. Like so many talented stars caught in the machine, it's so sad to know that his true value was never fully seen or valued. 🙏🙏🙏

[@CinemaCities1978]

I read that bio too. Judy breaks my heart. I think you'd like the original Nightmare Alley. It really was trying to get away with a lot under the nose of the system. And at least Ty Power got that one film he could be proud of and stretched him artistically. There's probably a ton of stars that were under the studio system that wished for the same thing.

[@bookmouse2719]

I always loved Tyrone Power, his Father was a famous actor as well. Acting family. I liked him better than most other actors, he was so handsome, I also loved Gary Cooper and John Wayne. And I don't know why you mention Clark Gabel he was alright I guess. (not handsome enough to tempt me.)

[@CinemaCities1978]

Gable is another example, like Ty Power, of a star whose movies had mass appeal to both male and female audiences. It's a sweet spot to be in. Someone like Robert Taylor was mainly a draw for women.

[@jaengen]

I don’t think John Wayne was handsome either.

[@catirerubio]

Well done. Thanks. Tyrone Power volunteered for the military and served in the Pacific during WW2. Unlike John Wayne, who ducked serving. Pretty boy outdoes the "tough guy".

[@alimolina4279]

Well said! 👏

[@c.a.savage5689]

Very interesting and well documented video. Equally well presented. I'll be back :)

[@parisbreakfast]

So glad I checked this out after watching Nightmare Alley with Power. What a tough act to follow for the remake. The trailer looks all Hollywood glitz with none of the original’s depth and real darkness. Thanks very much for this👏

[@CinemaCities1978]

I have yet to see the new film because I know that Power's performance is going to shade my opinion. I agree, the new film looks really glitzy and has beautiful 1940s set design (which I can appreciate) but there's something about that shabby carnival shot in bleak and shadow filled black and white that really sets the stage for Stan's rise and fall.

[@jjgreek1]

Dang..he was hot. Always my moms favorite. When she visited me from the old country in LA we visited his grave in Hollywood. She looked at his tombstone and said “if you were here I would give you 200 kisses”

[@alimolina4279]

I love him, too! And I would do the same of your mom! ❤

[@allanmiller4972]

the razor'edge...BOTH Mr. Power & the film (not 2 mention the superb Anne Baxter!) were AWESOME & incredibly moving! 🥰

[@highwaystitchercoletteking5633]

Nightmare Alley and Witness for the Prosecution! So good! Yes, Tyrone Power shines in those films but the costars did too. Helen Walker and Joan Blondell in Nightmare Alley and Charles Laughton and Marlena Dietrich in Witness. The co-stars in the older movies held their own.

[@Spiderman7Bob7]

I truely believe that TYRONE POWER was the greatest male movie star of his era. Hands down .

[@nawlinsman]

Thank you for posting this. I was a big fan of Tyrone Power. It is indeed sad to hear that he was not aways given roles that would challenge him as an actor. This sadly happened to many stars from that time. Unfortunately, good looks can be a curse instead of a plus.

[@michaelhester1328]

Passed way too soon in his life

[@sandracabrera1748]

It was Hollywood lost his Gain He was a leader and a legend a very very handsome man Greatest Actor at all time

[@donaldschmidt2990]

The recurring theme when speaking of a star the magnitude of Tyrone Power is "They don't make them like they used to." This isn't a worn-out cliche. IT'S FACT!! Perhaps the only good thing about the studio system is that the studios discovered individuals with looks, talent, and star quality. The latter most of all!! And they built a persona around them. Tyrone Power had all these attributes to the Nth degree. In today's Hollywood stars are independent contractors without the formalized training of that era. They're pulled off the street and set in front of a camera. To sink or swim!! Not one of them could hold a flickering candle to this Supernova of a star. First of all Tyrone Power had a face that would make Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise look like the Carnival geek he played in Nightmare Alley. As a straight up "Pretty Boy" he shamed all others before or since. Graceful as a Swan, Power could dance and handle a sword as if he were born doing them. Best of all, his energy and zest on screen swept moviegoers into a romantic dream of their own creation. His natural acting ability was rivaled by few performers. Again unlike Pitt and Cruise, Power played in dozens of theater productions. Honing his craft to a Razors Edge. Another classic film he played in. His greatest attribute of all is that he had no ego. At least not to the level of the Silver Screen clowns of today. He longed to escape the persona of the costumed pretty boy. With Tyrone Power is was always the Art. Not the glitz. One could easily argue that he had more " Star Quality" than any performer that ever lived. Had he been give many more serious roles he could have rivaled Olivier or Brando as an actor. Place this Matinee Idol nonpareil in today's Hollywood and Brad Pitt, and Tom Cruise would be licking crumbs off the floor. TYRONE POWER. A STAR LIKE NO OTHER.

[@mikedaviot854]

Excellent tribute to a woefully underrated actor. The only thing missing is Laughton's appreciation of Power's talent, using him and his marvellous voice to great effect in the staged readings of John Brown's Body.

[@davewalter1216]

Thanks for this series. I've only watched three so far, but each was excellently researched and very well presented.

[@CinemaCities1978]

Thank you so much. Glad you like them!

[@vincentrea3499]

Completely agree with D.W. The speaker pulls you into the presentation, you listen to every word!

[@patriciaadams4171]

Tyrone was from several generations of thespians many nemed Tyrone Power

[@sherryrobinson7389]

CinemaCities: I wrote some points, I guess the server stopped. I ran across your posts , and listened to 3 or so. I love your voice and pausing time! You have a gift of good communication and give space for reflection time. I cracked up over your dry humor at 3:00 on tight pants! 😀😀😀😀😀. I bet you are good in a group to be a good teacher, to clearly express your ideas, and hear others.

[@CinemaCities1978]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and for leaving such a thoughtful comment.

[@voicesonthebluff]

Excellent bio of Power's career, makes me want to go back and watch some i have seen in the past and other's I have missed. Thanks for the effort on this

[@CinemaCities1978]

Glad you enjoyed it! Whenever I go back and watch his films I am always struck by how well he can play comedy, drama and action/adventure. He could really do it all.

[@maartenlemmens8628]

It sounds as if Zanuck wanted to prove him wrong and get him back in line by providing so little publicity for Nightmare Alley.

[@CinemaCities1978]

Pretty much. Zanuck wanted the movie to disappear and it did. But Ty’s discontent just grew until finally he left the studio to find artistic fulfillment elsewhere.

[@geraldking4080]

He was great as Zorro. He could really sword fight.

[@geraldking4080]

Simply outstanding.

[@mrkurtlovesmovies]

CC, this might be your best video yet! Now I HAVE to track down this movie! Your research is exhaustive and the well-chosen clips are a treasure trove. The time and effort you've put into this one really pays off. On a lighter note, I couldn't help but chuckle when your multiple references to Power's looks started feeling like a personal statement. ;-) I'm not typically driven to know much about actors' personal lives. But you've made Power's story quite engaging and sympathetic here. It's a credit to your work that after starting this episode in my car before a road trip, I got back to it as soon as I reached my destination (completing it before getting out of my car). I have always known Power's name and been a fan of THE MARK OF ZORRO (1940). But didn't really 'discovered' Power until a recent screening of THE CAPTAIN FROM CASTILE (1947), a rental inspired by my love of Alfred Newman's score. Power was a revelation. All of the movie star qualities you ascribe to him in this episode were on full display. I kept wondering how he'd escaped my movie-lovers radar all these years. It's clear his celebrity hasn't survived like that of his better-known peers. But your video stands as a fine memorial to the man and his legacy. Great job, CC!

[@CinemaCities1978]

Thank you so much for the lovely compliment. If anything, I hope people stumble across this video and decide to seek out some of Tyrone Power's better films. I'm so glad that I have inspired you to check out NIGHTMARE ALLEY. It really isn't the typical Tyrone Power movie, but if he had his way it would've been. As an actor Ty Power's career is a fascinating study in how classic hollywood commodified talent. I mean they could make a star out of anyone from a broadway actor to a girl at a soda fountain but that had real consequences for people who had a commitment to their craft. This one did take a long time but I think in the new year I'm going to experiment with doing some longer really in depth stuff like this and some of the shorter mood pieces and some favorite lists.

[@mrkurtlovesmovies]

@@CinemaCities1978 Great idea! It's important to stay fluid. Looking forward to whatever comes next.

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

I love his dark hair and eyes.! I see no other actor as handsome as he was.

[@BritInvLvr]

God, I remember this movie. There used to be classic movies played during the day in the 70s. Afternoons at The Bijou, it was called. Over the summer, I saw a lot of wonderful movies. This one bothered me how Power’s character rose and then came crashing down because of a series of bad decisions.

[@darinsingleton3553]

I've never been a tremendous fan of Power; that being said, I did see Nightmare Alley many, many years ago, and thought Power did a really terrific job. Always appreciate your beautifully insightful takes on cinema. Thank you.

[@CinemaCities1978]

you're welcome!

[@jamesallard7223]

Of all of the films that it appears the public has forgotten, this is one of my favorites. A dark, brooding film that never lets us forget that the "hero" is a rather terrible person. I loved the remake to be sure but this original is one that is a must see. Excellent video, thanks so much.

[@BoBo-ti6jh]

I’ve seen Power in Witness for the Prosecution and Abandon Ship and he is a rotten actor. He is a better fit for the silly and fun light fluff he became popular with.

[@williamsnyder5616]

You're quite unfair to Zanuck. Sure, he put Power in a lot of swashbucklers, but like it or not young lady, the studios WERE in business to make MONEY. Look at all their names: Twentieth Century-Fox Film CORPORATION, Loews, INC (MGM), Warner Bros. Pictures, INC., Paramount Pictures CORPORATION, RKO Radio Pictures, INC, Columbia Pictures CORPORATION, United Artists CORPORATION, Universal Pictures COMPANY. All of these fancy titles probably meant these companies had stockholders who enjoyed making some kind of profit for contributing their money to a company...instead of losing their shirt. Me? I just enjoy curling up in a theater seat with a pail of popcorn and watching actors like Power playing not only Zorro, but Rama (NOT a swashbuckler in ''The Rains Came,'' a film you didn't even mention) or Larry Darrell at Fox or Marty Maher or Eddy Duchin at Columbia. Instead of making Zanuck out as the Big Bad Wolf for the box office failure of ''Nightmare Alley,'' why not interview some of Power's fair weather ''fans'' for not beating down the doors to see Power play a geek? While we're at, why not paint Louis B. Mayer as a villain? He didn't know what to do with Gene Kelly, so he ''lent'' Gene to Harry Cohn at Columbia. Cohn paired Kelly with his big star, Rita Hayworth, for the box office smash, ''Cover Girl.'' Cohn let Kelly choreograph the film and then he tried to borrow Kelly again for a film he out-bid Mayer for, Kelly's Broadway hit, ''Pal Joey.'' But Mayer was so embarrassed that another studio made Kelly a great movie star---especially a studio he looked down on, Columbia---that he never lent Kelly out again.The bottom line is that ALL the studios wanted to make money off of stars they nurtured, whether it was Power or Gene Tierney at Fox, or Flynn at Warners or Gable at MGM, or Bing and Bob at Paramount or Rita at Columbia.

[@garyg3907]

I like your channel and your commentary a lot, however I think Bob Cummings was perfect for the role of Paris in Kings Row. If you said that Bob Cummings was miscast in The Black Book and Tyrone Power should have had the lead role I would have agreed 100%

[@CinemaCities1978]

I do like him in light comedies like It Started With Eve w/ Deanna Durbin. But, his dramatic performances always leave me underwhelmed.

[@tiffsaver]

After viewing your podcast, I tracked down this film and just watched it. It was EXCELLENT. This was not only a B&W classic, but in my opinion the best acting I've ever seen by Ty Power. Thank you so much for recommending it. Wowsa!!!

[@CinemaCities1978]

That's so great! I'm happy you watched it and enjoyed it. I agree, it's the best of his film performances. He gets to go places dramatically that his previous material didn't allow for. It's a true classic and a top notch film noir.

[@tiffsaver]

@@CinemaCities1978 What was so great about it is how it highlighted SO MANY of Power's qualities... from humor, to ego issues, to compassion, to intelligence, to inner strength. There wasn't a "flat" or uninteresting moment in the entire film. But what was so compelling was how the writer tied it all together by cleverly revealing his early life, which accounted for his street savvy and self-serving ways, then ultimately his demise. It really amounted to a morality tale, but in such an fascinating way, and of course, always highlighting his incredible, fabulous face. I'm only surprised why this film wasn't a giant hit, but I'll do my utmost to spread the word. Thanks again!

[@almanook3005]

His screen presence is very strong, indeed. He particularly moved me in "The Mark of Zorro" where he and Linda Darnell light up the screen with the power of their beauty. But the supporting cast shone brightly as well. The direction by Rouben Mamoulian is exceptional, and has been copied in later hit movies. You asked if there are other Hollywood stories that would fit into this kind. There's at least one: John Derek. He wasn't as talented as Tyrone Power, but he was very beautiful. He never made it as big as Power and he wound up as a director and had 3 beautiful actresses as wives in addition to his first wife, a non-professional.

[@RichardHannay]

My gosh, Tyrone Power as Ashley Wilkes? That would’ve made much more sense.

[@CinemaCities1978]

It would've been perfect casting!

[@curiousworld7912]

I'm coming way late to the party, but 'Nightmare Alley' has long been a favorite. (It was still on KZbin, last I checked). I loved 'The Razor's Edge', as well; being one of the few 'meaty' roles Power was ever given. But, today, as well as then, it seems; Hollywood underestimates the adults in the audience. Mr. del Toro's version of 'Nightmare Alley' is spectacular and weirdly 'beautiful', but I'm afraid Bradley Cooper's 'Stan' doesn't measure up to Power's. (And, I'm glad your channel showed up in my notices.) :)

[@CinemaCities1978]

I think one of the things (one of many) that would have benefited Del Toro's version is a younger Stan. In the book, Stan is in his early 20s, Ty Power was 33, and Bradley Cooper was 47.

[@curiousworld7912]

@@CinemaCities1978 That may be it. Bradley Cooper is a fine actor, but I agree; he was probably too old for the part.

[@TaxiSlim]

For anyone who hasn't seen the original, Turner Classic Movies will be showing it on Saturday night / Sunday morning, January 9th, first at midnight EST and then at 10:00 am EST. A bonus is that it's being featured in Eddie Muller's Noir Alley series, so you'll get both his introduction and his followup commentary. For my money, Helen Walker in the role of Lilith (the psychologist) is second only to Power in terms of stealing the show. A better embodiment of pure evil can scarcely be imagined. It's one of my top 5 noirs of all time, and I can't imagine the new version can possibly match it.

[@CinemaCities1978]

Yes, Helen Walker gives a brilliant performance. Definitely the best and most dynamic of her short career. For me Lilith is one of the top villains of film noir. I have yet to see the new version but it's going to be a massive mountain to climb to match the original.

[@diego-search]

@@CinemaCities1978 While Cate Blanchett is a wonderful actress, Helen Walker's role is written and yes brilliantly acted closer to the novel. Her Lilith shows/has no flaws, bloodlessly takes her prey, with only cunning and words, then walks away (with the money) with her hands clean.

[@CinemaCities1978]

@@diego-search I agree. I think Blanchett from the very beginning seems like she’s working another angle with Stan so when she pulls her double cross it’s not a surprise. Helen Walker hits you and you don’t see it coming. Walker’s performance is amazing.

[@diego-search]

@@CinemaCities1978 Imogen Sara Smith in her commentary, notes that despite the (then) production code against getting away with/benefiting from crimes, Lilith gets/keeps the money, walking away clean with no one the wiser except a fleeing/scrambled Stan.

[@CinemaCities1978]

@@diego-search that’s an interesting point. I wonder if there were any memos about the Lilith character and how she ends up profiting at the end between the code office and Fox. I must investigate.

[@pmajudge]

R.I.P. GOOD LOOKER MR. TYRONNE POWER. MY FAVOURITE MOVIES ---- THE RAZOR'S EDGE / WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION / 🙂🙂MISSISISPI GAMBLER Rating 10/10. 🙂🙂🙂 THE KHYBER RIFLES / THE RAINS CAME Rating 4/10😒🤔. THE EDDY DUCHIN STORY Rating 8/10 BLOOD & SAND Rating 9/10 🙂🙂. MARIE ANTOINETTE Rating 9/10. FROM U.K. (2023).

[@northernbohemianrealist]

I LOVE Nightmare Alley! The noiriest of the noir! Two things: Coleen Gray! How did they get away with that costume? I can't find it, but I saw an interview where the lady said, "We didn't need Playgirl. We had Tyrone Power." A tangent - I was a fan of Jeffrey Hunter as Star Trek's Captain Pike. Tyrone Power to the stars.

[@cocoaorange1]

Was the costume that racy? Did you see the remake?

[@nikdagr33k]

Great video thank you! I find this stgvuff supremely interesting Especially with the remake out, which I watched a bit of. It's v.good. but I had to come back to the OG. Which is one of my fave movies hands down

[@CinemaCities1978]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it. The OG Nightmare Alley is one of my all time favorites as well and I ❤️ Tyrone Power 😂 so this was a fun video to make.

[@nikdagr33k]

Haha I thought I noticed a liberal sprinkling of 'devastatingly handsomes' in your narration

[@xpindy]

When I read that Del Toro was going to remake "Nightmare Alley", even though I have a great deal of respect for him, I was very dubious. Simply put, WHERE was he going to find another Tyrone Power? Power makes the film go- moving from one woman to another seamlessly- so handsome, so charismatic, that you never question what the women see in him. Add to that, the fact that it takes us a long time to be willing to accept that he's simply a bad person- for much the same reasons. Sadly, we have no such stars these days. I tried watching the new version, but couldn't complete the film (an extremely rare situation for me). We have gone from "Movie Star Looks" to "Ruggedly Handsome Good Looks" to "Quirky Good Looks" to where we are today- where most of the male stars at best simply look like overgrown teenagers. There's not a male star in Hollywood (aside from crappy action heroes like the Rock and Vin Diesel) who's head William Holden couldn't bounce a basketball off of.

[@MoreMovies4u]

Wow. First, what film is this shot from 24:35 ? Secondly, confession. I knew next to nothing about Tyrone Power beforehand. Zorro was all I could think of, and Witness for the Prosecution. I have always known he was a legend, but never really knew anything about his career or watched many of his movies. Compared to his contemporaries, as you point out, he was undersold. I have learned so much from this video. I didn't hear much about the Nightmare Alley remake until it was ready to roll out, so to discover the original too, I have to say thanks again, CC. You know, I actually want to watch Ty's version first, before seeing the remake. I cannot believe Bradley Cooper is playing Stan! I remember you saying something similar a ways back, and now that I really get ya. Great bumper episode. Will watch again at some point, no doubt!

[@CinemaCities1978]

That shot is from IN OLD CHICAGO. It's a film about the great Chicago fire and really a prototype for all the great disaster films that came later, especially the ones in the 1970s like AIRPORT and THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE. Please do watch Ty's NIGHTMARE ALLEY. It really is one of the finest film noirs to come out of that classic period. Also, put into the context of his career, it is the one film he would most want to be remembered for. And yes, he was so undersold. I think it was because he was so versatile. If you look at his filmography he did it all - comedy, drama, noir, musicals, and he made it look so easy. He even remade films that had originally starred personalities as different as Rudolph Valentino (BLOOD AND SAND) and Douglas Fairbanks (THE MARK OF ZORRO) and he made those films his own. He was truly a great talent!

[@alimolina4279]

@@CinemaCities1978 : You're right! I'm completely agree with you! Also he was so subtle!

[@jeanbaker2087]

I've always felt my grandfather resembled Tyrone Power.

[@Logan-jj7vx]

It's quite sad that Tyrone Power wasn't allowed to explore his full potential as an actor. Attractive men and women are often exploited by the powers that be... and it still goes on today. Imagine if he had the lead role in "The Golden Boy" or the part of Ashely Wilkes (played by Leslie Howard) in "Gone With The Wind". One can only speculate how wonderful it would have been to see him in these (and other) notable films. A remarkable talent he was... R.I.P. Tyrone Power.

[@Jayee9999]

You might say that some of Tyrone Powers movies were lackluster, but even his lackluster movies are better than majority of the movies that are coming out these days. These movies that come out now or nothing but trash and not even worth watching!

[@CinemaCities1978]

I think its' just a lot harder to dig the piles of mediocre bad movies to find something worthwhile to watch.

[@timothydigiuseppe1753]

The listing caught my eye, as I am an admirer of Tyrone Power. This is the first of your offerings I have watched and I liked it very much. Well done. In my opinion, good production values regarding the music and video in that there was no distraction from your engaging narrative. You do state that this was different from other entries and that, of course, will prompt me to watch them.

[@CinemaCities1978]

Thanks for watching. At the time I made this one it was my first real deep dive star bio type video.

[@asaintpi]

Power was achingly beautiful, but he aged dreadfully, and in his films of the 50s, there was no hiding how much his 4-pack-a-day smoking habit had damaged his beauty. When he suffered his fatal heart attack, he looked at least 15 - 20 years older than his real age of 44.

[@ainsleylucky3511]

A most intriguing documentary. I suppose time was of the essence but I wish the commentator delved into Power's darkest secret where it has been revealed that he partook in homosexual activity. I thought the commentator was going there when she said words to the effect that Power became a pretty boy image to men and women . Be that as it may, he got a bad rap from Zanuck. Only goes to show how depraved these executives were in CONTROL. Look at what they did to Judy Garland. Look at how they exploited Mickey Rooney. Hats off to Sterling Hayden who showed the world, or those brave enough to listen, that Tinseltown was, is, and will remain a destroyer of souls.

[@sandrasanders706]

Please do a story on Robert Cummings. Thanks! I enjoy these videos.

[@missmaggie2620]

As usual, the big wigs trying to have their way, with Nightmare Alley & just like in Hitchcock's, Suspicion...Oh, no they couldn't have Cary Grant be a killer in that car ride with his wife at the end of the movie, we all knew what he was all about...but they had to have a fairy tale ending.

[@neilcoligan8621]

Once again you've delivered a winner. This was a masterful examination of a career frustrated by the studio's heavy handed approach of a talented actor. I wonder if Tyrone had been less conventionally attractive and more like a cherubic Dick Powell if he could have made a more satisfying transition to darker roles that would have allowed him to stretch his ability.

[@CinemaCities1978]

It's too bad Zanuck wouldn't let him go to other studios. Some of those projects would've have been great for him. I'm specifically thinking of Kings Row.

[@theeversocharming]

If you have not read the book to Nightmare Alley. I highly recommend it. I Can only describe it as a decent into Madness. Great video!!!

[@izzy9132]

This Hollywood review was the very best I've evet seen. I can't wait to see more of your work. It was like an advanced lecture in college cinematography. Born in 53 I couldn't get enough of each Hollywood era film categories on our black and white TV. Power's theatrical training, passion, style and gritiness in Nightmare Alley overwelms me to this day all except for that ridiculous Hollywood engineered ending. Thanks for mentioning that fantastic film King's Row still great even if they made that awful decision to cast Cummings as the lead. What Tyrone would have down with that dialog would have been theatrically arousing. Power's had a unique talent as did Garry Cooper. I often wondered if he went along with Hollywood's mediocrity so that he was able to maintain his sanity and stable homelife.

[@arnepianocanada]

"...allowing" studios to control his work!?? Look what happened when he broke out. He did try to resist. Zanuck is a true villain in this sorry saga.

[@SLIDESPOT]

Great flick. Too bad it was recognized when it was released

[@garrettdavis6500]

My mother was a big fan.

[@cocoaorange1]

So was mine.

[@spnkysy791]

I just watched a film last night with Tyrone Power and Susan Hayward called Rawhide (1951). A different sort of western. I love this unique film. Tyrone was beyond handsome!

[@CinemaCities1978]

I love Rawhide! It's one of my favorite Ty Power films.

[@alimolina4279]

I agree! "Rawhide" is an excellent psychologist western.

[@patrickcosgrove886]

I remember seeing Nightmare Alley at a revival house in Los Angeles several years ago. A great picture and there's a good analysis of the picture by Clive T. Miller in a collection of essays in a book called Kings of the Bs.

[@braylonmaverick2617]

Yes, the unknown classic of "Abandon Ship" truly shows Mr. Power's maturity as an actor. His portrayal of Officer Holmes definitely separates him from the matinee idol that was his bread and butter in his early years. I humbly have to admit that it is my favorite Power film, although I am a fan of many of his films. Many nights after work, when it was time for a cup of coffee and a cigarette before the long car ride home, I would stroll across the grounds of Hollywood Memorial (now known as Hollywood Forever) and sit on his marble bench. Yes, there were many places to sit at Hollywood Memorial, but Mr. Power's bench gave you the chance to sit with a "movie star". I only hope that he enjoyed the company.

[@CinemaCities1978]

Seeing Abandon Ship was a real eye-opener for me. Before making this video, I watched Powers' entire filmography, and his performance in that film showed the direction his career was heading in the late 1950s. It's a shame he was taken before he could really showcase his more mature acting abilities in darker films and roles.

[@lindamattioli7943]

He died too young

[@cynthiaslater7445]

The Sun Also Rises was a pretty good one.

[@timmitchell3017]

Ty was upstaged by Errol, I liked the movie also

[@covek4048]

You know in the Batman comics, when Bruce Waynes parents were shot in Crime Alley, they were coming back from watching the Mark Of Zorro with Tyrone Power. Just find it a interesting piece of trivia.

[@CinemaCities1978]

That immortalizes Ty Power in comics canon and Batman's origin story.

[@trippytrellis7033]

Why didn't you discuss Abandon Ship? That's one of the 4 films Tyrone was proud of making and it's an underrated film.

[@hudsony777]

I don't think his legacy pales compared to anyone. His career was a fine one, but cut short.

[@eottoe2001]

My met Power when he came to Cincinnati for family stuff. She told me he was eye candy. LOL

[@maureentuohy8672]

My favorite Power role was in “ witness for the prosecution” he was so deliciously evil. He was great.

[@CinemaCities1978]

He was such a terrible man in that. I loved it!

[@danielluesley3795]

Tyrone Power was magnificent! And his later films were just as good as his ones. Abandon ship The luck of the Irish. Witness for the Prosecution The Eddy duchin story The sun also Rises . He was versatile and very talented. I LOVED HIM. BUT HOLLYWOOD ATE HIM UP AND MOVED ON. VERY SAD.THANK YOU.

[@derekseven1647]

The Tyrone Powers version of Nightmare Alley WWWAAAYYY beyond being just a movie. it is an experience.