Thank you so much, Rand! 32 Songs. Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web! Thank you. I thought the all-white cast doing a blackface number in the movie The Dolly Sisters (singing Darktown Strutters Ball) was the most racially offensive scene ever. Crawford hung onto her dreams of youth too long and in the process, she refused to let her inner beauty shine. Thank you so much for your kind words, John! The only relief is provided by a lovely, simple pair of white cotton pajamas that seem to have wandered in from another movie. She reportedly told the costume designer that “everything is new but my ass.” She could have added those gorgeous gams as well–for which she deserved all the credit. UDO -Two Faced Woman 666 Pure Metal Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq_RoKHb8OjE7s7nyQ053pnkm4ESbbj3U A song, titled Two-Faced Woman, was written to promote the film. (I know this was the Atomic Age, but must the clothes look radioactive?) Laura Smith. Print and download Two-Faced Woman sheet music by India Adams. Still, we know he’s going to tame and soften her—because we’re beaten about the head with that notion pretty much from “Hello.”, “Did you ever hear of a defense mechanism?” the pipe-smoking pianist asks. Or hilariously painful?). Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Two Faced Woman became the unexpected swan song for screen legend Greta Garbo. So how about the music? Love your writing. ... Music, Songs & Lyrics. I think there was a lot of fear in her, including fear of aging…, I loved this women in this movie .. when I first discoved it I was mesmerized.. Crawford struts from man to man while they brush their hands against or near her body. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Over 1000 Joan Crawford fans were awed by this fabulous sendup by SF drag diva MATTHEW MARTIN of the campy TWO FACED WOMAN number from TORCH SONG. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. At least they had the good grace to come up with a new arrangement for that one, which is more than they did elsewhere. :-s And the clothes! From the Album Laura Smith Vol. She was sensitive and real and tender. The movie was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Women need admiration. The song "Two-Faced Woman" was originally recorded by singer India Adams for a Cyd Charisse dance number in The Band Wagon, but was cut from that film and added to Torch Song… SKU: MN0072803 Well, while no one would accuse Louis B. Mayer of being a progressive, he was always far ahead of the curve when it came to recycling songs. And everyone involved with it should have hanged separately. This looks like a truly awful movie which means I must see it. Caught the last part on TCM recently and definitely jaw dropping! 'cause you're a two faced woman But I'm a three faced man 'cause you're a two faced woman I got a hangman's hand 'cause you're a two faced woman But I'm a three faced man 'cause you're a two faced woman You'll live in nightmare land Payback time - spin the dime The balance overdue Payback time - take a hike You broke the golden rule Sidney Franklin, was origianlly assigned to produce Two-Faced Woman. You were not kidding about radioactive colors. You could taste the hops!” she recalls a bit mistily after flouncing on the sofa for a snack. In this film, Joan was camp before camp. India Adams, who dubs the vocals for Crawford, had done the same for Cyd Charisse in The Band Wagon. And her dance partner (played by director Walters, a former Broadway hoofer) is clumsily crashing into her carefully framed arc. And I agree entirely about Joan; her early work was so sensitive, but then she became frozen and mannequin-like. Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from James Wayne at the Discogs Marketplace. Cinderella Finally Settles a Few Scores in THE GLASS SLIPPER | Sister Celluloid, Auntie Joan (Crawford) Explains It All for You! I’m so happy you liked it! Please, please for the love of God come back!”. You can catch my Queen of the Lot blog at: maxmcmanus.com. ❤. Dying here – thanks! 2. Happy to have you, and thank you for your kind words!! Their first engagement was as a singing foursome in the Paramount film Sweetie (1929)." Watching her spar with Wilding is like watching a bulldozer plow through a mountain of meringue. ( Log Out /  After her browbeaten pianist hightails it out of town, Tye Graham (Michael Wilding), a sensitive war veteran who was blinded in battle, steps in to take his place—and immediately challenges the star about slowing down the tempo of the number they’re working on. This movie is still doing the rounds and I was just absolutely flabbergasted by the blackface scene. I adore Joan too — it was painful at the same time it was hilarious to watch this. Loved Marjorie Rambeau. As with the other Charisse songs, her singing was dubbed by India Adams. To enjoy Prime Music, go to Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.com (US). The film has become notorious because of the musical number "Two-Faced Woman": Crawford performs in blackface and body makeup while writhing with a large chorus of male and female dancers, also in blackface. If I were built like that, I’d be flashing busloads of strangers on Fifth Avenue. That was so horrible I was disgusted and incredulous at the same time. Quality! Why blackface??? So I guess that happened. But hey, this is an MGM musical right? GREAT review and writing. You are so dang funny! -The song “Two-Faced Woman” was originally recorded by India Adams for Cyd Charisse to perform in “Band Wagon.”-Joan Crawford’s first full-length color film. (Were there ever two badder hombres than Joan and Mercedes McCambridge in Johnny Guitar?) Charles Waters films ranked. SONG TIME Independence Day. Right on Sister! I Am the Gorgon: Original Movie Soundtrack. 'cause you're a two faced woman But I'm a three faced man 'cause you're a two faced woman I got a hangman's hand 'cause you're a two faced woman But I'm a three faced man 'cause you're a two faced woman You'll live in nightmare land. Thank you for your kind words!! I am watching it right now on TCM and just got to see Joan in blackface. Have you heard Joan trying to sell the idea that she could do her own singing? (on the dvd extras). And when “Two-Faced Woman” failed to make the cut in that film, they just brought the whole song over—lock, stock and embarrassment. Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. Joan Crawford was the original inspiration for Big Bird?? Yowza, what a stinker! Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. But let’s start with what’s good about it. Not sure about the blackface though. Sign In Listen Now Browse Radio Search Sign In Ladies of the Silver Screen ... Two-Faced Woman. TORCH SONG sounds, um, amazing. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Torch Song, on the other hand, doesn’t hang together. Dubbed by Patricia Michaels. More than food or drink, women need admiration.”. Crawford lip-syncs to the recording Adams originally made for Cyd Charisse in a number discarded from the 1953 film, The Band Wagon. That blackface song and dance number was… oh my word, I don’t know what. (Video 720x480)Vocals by India AdamsForgot I had this lying around. I got such a good laugh out of this post. I love Joan Crawford movies. Who needs the (potentially well-dressed) competition? ( Log Out /  Laugh at the serious stuff + stare blankly at the jokes, A continuation of moviemovieblogblog.wordpress.com...More of my thoughts on movies and pop culture, Smile! “And the pretzels don’t have enough salt on ‘em to make a cat thirsty!” When she leaves, you’ll find yourself plaintively calling after her, “Come back! Eeek! There's so much to talk about! ( Log Out /  From The 1953 film Torch Song. . I just started the blog in April and am still finding my footing, and your kind words really mean a lot to me. . A dire production number that Charles Walters should have been ashamed of. He … There are certain Crawford vehicles one watches simply because Miss Crawford is gracing us with her presence and this is one of them. ♦ July 13, 2014 Until now. 1 (1924-1927) Listen Now Buy song $0.99. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. By the early 1950s, she had morphed from being tough to being downright hard. Or maybe he’s hiding under here: In a rare misfire, costume designer Helen Rose seems to have gone on a quest to buy up every hideous piece of cloth west of the Pecos. The lyrics suggest a promiscuous woman: STREAMING SATURDAYS! Thank you for your kind words, Kate! The Fabulous Ann Sheridan Is a WOMAN ON THE RUN. ( Log Out /  If ever there was an example of an exotic, sexualized image of an African American woman, this is it. I was stunned. You’re at the best WordPress.com site ever, Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. Joan Dials It Up To 11 In Glorious Technicolor! If you miss the final scene because you’re too busy picking up what’s left of your jaw after it crashes to the floor, rest assured that Crawford and Wilding do finally succumb to their total lack of chemistry and wind up embracing in a lumpen heap on the floor of his apartment. BTW, one of the reasons Miss Crawford’s body was so good is because she’d just had everything refurbished. (And if they had any shame, they would run away.) Crawford's singing voice was dubbed by India Adams, whose pre-recording was originally intended for Cyd Charisse in The Band Wagon (1953). Two faced woman with the two faced lies I hope your two faced living made you satisfied Tell me baby I was your only one While you've been running. You’re more than welcome, David!! So funny. Adams' recording of the song was reused for Torch Song (1953) for a musical number featuring Joan Crawford. Thanks for that! When we first meet Crawford as Jenny Stewart, she’s swanning around the rehearsal hall, badgering and bullying everyone in sight. Joan’s dancing in Two Faced Woman was woeful,and the black face so unnecessary. Thanks so much for this review, I know I’m so late on this! | Sister Celluloid, FEUD: BETTE AND JOAN! But about midway through the film, he vanishes, perhaps to join some sort of Supporting Actors’ Witness Protection Program. The one actor Crawford does have chemistry with is her old friend Marjorie Rambeau, who snagged an Oscar nomination playing her earthy mother. And almost every tune in this film began its life somewhere else. I loved your review, but I think I’ll have to pass on watching this…it just seems a little bit too far beyond the dramatic fringe. Oh and poor Gig Young is floundering around in this stew as well, playing Jenny’s agent and occasional paramour—and as usual, he doesn’t get the girl and he does get drunk, early and often. Don't fall in love with a two-faced woman Givin' you a warnin' I'll leave you in the mornin' Got another lover under cover I'm like a weather vane That goes with the breeze My disposition makes me do as I please That's why they call me a two-faced woman A little bit of day And a little bit of night A little bit of sad And a little bit of bright sistercelluloid NOIR CITY ANNUAL 2013: Grab One Now Before They’re Gone! Lizabeth Scott and Dan Duryea Find It’s TOO LATE FOR TEARS, STREAMING SATURDAYS! For some reason that only the saints or perhaps Satan can understand, Crawford and the entire chorus do this number in blackface: Was it done to distract (horrify?) A Member Of The STANDS4 Network. Her wildly joyless dancing conveys all the warmth and grace of your high school gym teacher. An unused performance of the song "Two-Faced Woman" lip-synched by Cyd Charisse from The Band Wagon, presented side-by-side with a performance from the film Torch Song using the same vocal track but now lip-synched by Joan Crawford in blackface. Yes, yes, we get it: If only she had a pair of rollerskates, she could be an actual Bitch on Wheels. 13. Crawford: “No show Jenny Stewart’s in is going to be a flop—if I have to pull every trick in the book to make it hang together!”. The 47-year-old Joan shows off a teeny-tiny waist and fabulous legs so trim and firm you could bounce quarters off them. Bernard Hyman was originally hired to produce the film. Search for song lyrics by Genres. Check out Two-Faced Woman by Fully Fullwood on Amazon Music. Thank you so much for your kind words!! And I say this as someone who absolutely loves Joan…. And I agree with most of what you say. Two Face. The King's Men quartet was comprised of Ken Darby, arranger & bass; Rad Robinson baritone; Jon Dodson, lead tenor; Bud Linn, top tenor. The sheer volume of the fabric is matched only by the glaring intensity of the colors. Just discovered your great site. What a scene stealer. Interesting that Michael Wilding was married to 19 year old Elizabeth Taylor around this time. Change ). Plus, every time I see Joan Crawford in a Technicolor movie, I can’t help but think of her in ‘Trog’! Review by Dale H ★★★★★ The Joan Crawford Experience 46 / 59. Though you can hardly blame her for that. The entire plot is so telegraphed I’m not sure if it was directed by Charles Walters or Western Union. Come take a walk with me in Old Hollywood. India Adams, who dubs the vocals for Crawford, had done the same for Cyd Charisse in The Band Wagon. It’s just incomprehensible. You have a great blog – I love your writing style. Sheet music arranged for Piano/Vocal/Chords in Eb Major. We … Hello, Sister: Thanks for a very funny review of this train wreck of a film. That’s what’s missing from Torch Song. I wish I’d known that sooner, she’s clearly not quite the style icon I thought. Never too late to drop by Sister Celluloid! I adore Joan Crawford, despite that giant orange/yellow travesty pictured above. Because when the one-time Charleston champion does a two-step, you can practically hear her counting to two. It makes having watched the movie worthwhile…, I want a Joan & Poodle exercise video too! This looks truly terrible on so many levels, might have to give it a watch if only to see a bad Crawford performance. Soundtrack Artists - Two-faced Woman Lyrics Sung by India Adams (for Cyd Charisse) but cut from THE BANDWAGON (1953) Originally sung by India Adams for Joan Crawford in TORCH SONG (1953) I don't know why they scold me Though her reasons for retirement had to do with the umbrage she took at getting less than stellar reviews for this comedy, still I've always respected that she made her retirement stick for 49 years and kept her legend and image intact. Before filming began, Crawford reportedly sashayed into director Charles Walters’ office wearing only a robe, opened it up as one might a Christmas gift, and declared, “I just want you to see what you’re getting!” Walters, who was gay, was not impresssed. Two-faced Woman, a song by Kt Sullivan on Spotify We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The song-and-dance performance by Charisse - with Oscar Levant on piano - was dropped from the film. This review was the light of my day….thanks! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Early on in Torch Song, the 1953 MGM “musical” starring Joan Crawford as an uber-diva, she’s kvetching to her producer (James Todd): Crawford: “The script needs jokes, the music needs cutting and the staging—aaugh, it stinks!” I think the “why” will remain a mystery for the ages, but thank you for your kind words!! Todd: “You don’t think it’s going to be a flop?” Two-Faced Woman is a 1941 American romantic comedy film directed by George Cukor and starring Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Constance Bennett, and Roland Young. And so help me, I have more chemistry with my Boston fern than Joan had with Michael. Your witty commentary made me smile. I had not heard that Joan wanted her own voice used, but it sounds like she was saved from herself!! Torchsong 1953 & The Band Wagon 1953"Two Faced Woman" danced by both Joan Crawford and Cyd Charisse, narrated by Debbie Reynolds. In the song-and-dance number "Two-Faced Woman" (music by Arthur Schwartz, lyrics by Howard Dietz), Joan Crawford performs in blackface. The blouses are big, stiff taffeta numbers, and the giant, swooping skirts are the type that stand on their own even with no one in them. I thought that blackface picture was a Carol Burnett skit. ❤. Today, Torch Song is best remembered for the audacious [black face] “Two-Faced Woman” number which is featured in That’s Entertainment! Two-Faced Woman (1941) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. She really tried but her voice simply wasn’t good enough. For all the right reasons , unlike this film. I just stumbled across your review after watching a BBC4 documentary on the hidden voices of Hollywood (ghost singers that allowed the stars to mime) I had a good laugh after reading your review of this Joan Crawford film. (Can something be painfully hilarious? The director’s an idiot. Wear what you love, not what they say you should like. Was this a horror movie? The Cast and Creator Open Up at a Sneak Preview of the Finale | Sister Celluloid, TINTYPE TUESDAY: The Classic Film Ladies of Autumn, STREAMING SATURDAYS! Hello! I love Crawford in Grand Hotel. (Don’t worry—it’ll only take a paragraph!) One musical number shot for the film, but dropped from the final release, was a seductive dance routine featuring Charisse performing "Two-Faced Woman". Thank you so much, Jean!! With hair and costumes this dreadful, it’s no wonder that when Joan throws a cocktail party midway through the movie, she doesn’t invite a single female guest. “They don’t make beer like they did when your father was drinkin’ it. After a ski instructor catches her husband flirting with an old flame, she decides to pose as her (fictitious) twin sister in an attempt to keep him faithful. the audience away from Crawford’s leaden footwork? Two-Faced Woman Blues. I watch the opening two to three times a night for a couple of weeks ..this was so entertaining …the costumes ” you wont forget me was wonderful …..thank you lucelle ….a kisse. Also, now you don ’ t make beer like they did when your father was drinkin ’.. Walters should have been ashamed of and yes, this is it ”.. To 19 year old Elizabeth Taylor around this time, and your kind words! was camp camp... 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