Movies for the Day, Wednesday, July 12, 2017

A comedian, an artist, and a poet are featured in today's selections.



The Milton Berle Show (Texaco Star Theatre,
1948 to 1956) stars comedian Milton Berle, also
known as Mr. Television.  Berle was born this date,
July 12, in 1908.  Berle won an early Emmy for
Outstanding Personality and won a special
Emmy in 1979 as Mr. Television.  Watch some
episodes and return to the beginning of television.




The Milton Berle Show






Montparnasse 19 (1958) is a biography
of famous artist Amedeo Modigliani, born
this date, July 12, in 1884.  Art, Paris, and
romance in the early 20th century.






Montparnasse 19









The Postman (1994) is about an Italian
postman and exiled Chilean poet
Pablo Neruda, born this date, July 12,
in 1904.  This romantic comedy won an
Oscar for Score.





The Postman