TCM Schedule for Tuesday, March 24: Alice Guy-Blache

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Once again we have a daytime tribute without a birthday, this time for Steve McQueen.

And tonight, get to know the works of pioneering filmmaker Alice Guy-Blaché.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alice-Guy-Blache

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0349785/

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jan/20/why-was-pioneering-director-alice-guy-blache-erased-from-film-making-history

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

12:19 AM
ICE CLIMBERS ( 1956)
This short film takes a look at the Austrian sport of "ice climbing."
BW- 8 mins,

12:30 AM
ICE STATION ZEBRA ( 1968)
A sub commander on a perilous mission must ferret out a Soviet agent on his ship.
Dir: John Sturges Cast: Rock Hudson , Ernest Borgnine , Patrick McGoohan .
C- 149 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

3:04 AM
MAN WHO MAKES THE DIFFERENCE, THE ( 1968)
A behind-the-scenes promotional short for the action film "Ice Station Zebra" (1968).
C- 7 mins,

3:15 AM
OPERATION PACIFIC ( 1951)
A dedicated submarine commander sacrifices everything to defeat the enemy.
Dir: George Waggner Cast: John Wayne , Patricia O'Neal , Ward Bond .
BW- 109 mins, CC,

5:15 AM
MGM PARADE SHOW #30 ( 1955)
Walter Pidgeon discusses Greta Garbo's early career; Irene Papas introduces behind-the-scenes footage from "Tribute to a Badman."
BW- 25 mins,

5:45 AM
LET'S SING A SONG ABOUT THE MOONLIGHT ( 1948)
In this short film, four popular songs about moonlight are presented, such as "Moonlight Bay" and "In the Evening by the Moonlight." Vitaphone Release 1597A.
Dir: Jack Scholl Cast: Pat McKee ,
BW- 9 mins,

6:00 AM
HONEYMOON MACHINE, THE ( 1961)
Two sailors discover a way to beat the roulette tables in a Venice casino.
Dir: Richard Thorpe Cast: Steve McQueen , Brigid Bazlen , Jim Hutton .
C- 87 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

7:35 AM
CAVE EXPLORERS ( 1957)
In this short film, a group of Austrian speleologists explore a newly-discovered cave.
Dir: Heinz Scheiderbauer
BW- 8 mins,

7:45 AM
SOLDIER IN THE RAIN ( 1963)
A story of friendship between a worldly-wise Army Master Sergeant and his naive worshiper.
Dir: Ralph Nelson Cast: Jackie Gleason , Steve McQueen , Tuesday Weld .
BW- 87 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

9:14 AM
TEAR GAS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT ( 1962)
Vintage training short film used by police to show tear gas techniques.
C- 27 mins,

9:45 AM
GREAT ESCAPE, THE ( 1963)
Thrown together by the Germans, a group of captive Allied troublemakers plot a daring escape.
Dir: John Sturges Cast: Robert Graf , Nigel Stock , Angus Lennie .
C- 172 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

12:45 PM
CINCINNATI KID, THE ( 1965)
Card sharps try to deal with personal problems during a big game in New Orleans.
Dir: Norman Jewison Cast: Steve McQueen , Edward G. Robinson , Ann-Margret .
C- 103 mins, CC,

2:30 PM
CINCINNATI KID PLAYS ACCORDING TO HOYLE, THE ( 1965)
This promotional short for "The Cincinnati Kid" (1965) showcases the card handling skills of gambler and magician Jay Ose.
BW- 6 mins,

2:45 PM
SAND PEBBLES, THE ( 1966)
A naval engineer stationed in 1926 China defies local authorities to rescue a group of missionaries.
Dir: Robert Wise Cast: Steve McQueen , Richard Attenborough , Richard Crenna .
C- 179 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

6:00 PM
ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, AN ( 1978)
A scientist stands against an entire town when he discovers their medicinal spa is polluted.
Dir: George Schaefer Cast: Steve McQueen , Charles Durning , Bibi Andersson .
C- 107 mins, CC,

WHAT'S ON TONIGHT: ALICE GUY-BLACHÉ

8:00 PM
BE NATURAL: THE UNTOLD STORY OF ALICE GUY-BLACHÉ ( 2018)
Dir: Pamela Green
BW- 103 mins, CC,

10:00 PM
FALLING LEAVES ( 1912)
A young woman tries to save her ill sister.
Dir: Alice Guy-Blaché Cast: Mace Greenleaf , Blanche Cornwall , Marian Swayne .
BW- 12 mins,

10:15 PM
OCEAN WAIF, THE ( 1916)
In this silent film, an abused young woman finds safety and eventually love in the arms of a famous novelist.
Dir: Alice Blaché Cast: Carlyle Blackwell , Doris Kenyon , William Morse .
BW- 36 mins,

11:00 PM
BIRTH, THE LIFE AND THE DEATH OF CHRIST, THE ( 1906)
The life of Jesus Christ in 25 scenes.
Dir: Alice Guy-Blaché
BW- 34 mins,

12:00 AM
BE NATURAL: THE UNTOLD STORY OF ALICE GUY-BLACHÉ ( 2018)
Dir: Pamela Green
BW- 103 mins, CC,

2:00 AM
HOUSE DIVIDED, A ( 1913)
A jealous married couple decide to live together as if they were single.
Dir: Alice Guy-Blaché Cast: Marian Swayne , Fraunie Fraunholtz , Billy Quirk .
BW- 13 mins,

2:15 AM
CANNED HARMONY ( 1912)
A young man must convince his sweetheart's feather he is a concert pianist.
Dir: Alice Guy-Blaché Cast: Lee Beggs , Billy Quirk , Blanche Cornwall .
BW- 17 mins,

2:35 AM
ALGIE, THE MINER ( 1912)
In this silent short film, a young man has one year to prove he's manly enough for the woman he loves.
Dir: Alice Guy-Blaché Cast: Billy Quirk , Mary Foy ,
BW- 10 mins,

2:45 AM
MATRIMONY'S SPEED LIMIT ( 1913)
A young man thinks he must marry by noon and can't find his girlfriend.
Dir: Alice Guy-Blaché Cast: Fraunie Fraunholtz , Marian Swayne , Billy Quirk .
BW- 14 mins,

3:15 AM
COMEDIANS, THE ( 1967)
American and British tourists get caught up in political unrest in Haiti.
Dir: Peter Glenville Cast: Richard Burton , Elizabeth Taylor , Alec Guinness .
C- 152 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

5:48 AM
COMEDIANS IN AFRICA, THE ( 1967)
A behind the scenes short film detailing the making of "The Comedians" (1967).
Dir: Peter Glenville
C- 11 mins,