Movies for the Day, Monday, April 24, 2017

Today, April 24, is the birthday of Shirley MacLaine and Barbra Streisand.  It is also the anniversary of the Easter Rising in 1916 in Ireland.  Today's movies celebrate both actresses and take us to 1920s Ireland.



Shake Hands with the Devil (1959), is about an
American student who becomes involved with
rebels in war-torn 1920s Ireland.  The Irish
"Easter Rising" had taken place on this date,
April 24, in 1916.






Shake Hands with the Devil





What a Way to Go! (1964) is about
a rich widow whose four husbands
all died rich.  This comedy stars
the iconic actress and star Shirley
MacLaine, born April 24, 1934.




What a Way to Go!








Funny Girl (1968) is the story of early 1900s
comedienne and entertainer Fanny Brice.  It stars
Barbra Streisand, born this date, April 24, in 1942,
as Brice.  The movie is a passionate musical and
Streisand, one of the most famous stars of the
second half of the 20th century, won an Oscar for
her role.  It features an American Film Institute
Great Quote, "Hello, gorgeous" and two AFI Great
Songs, "People" and "Don't Rain on My Parade."  There
was a sequel, Funny Lady (1975).



Funny Girl