3.62-The Last of Mrs. Cheyney with Shawna Carroll

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film The Last of Mrs. Cheyney. I'm joined by Shawna Carroll from the "Notes From Post" newsletter and we talk about some interesting visual choices from the director and cinematographer throughout the film, incredible costumes (especially on Norma Shearer's Fay Cheyney), and how the plot of the film doesn't quite land in the third act. You can watch The Last of Mrs. Cheyney on YouTube and be sure to check out Shawna's newsletter.Other films mentioned in this episode include:Who's the Boss? (series)Charlie and the Chocolate Factory directed by Tim BurtonA League of Their Own directed by Penny MarshallThe Patriot (lost) directed by Ernst LubitschThe Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1937) directed by Richard Boleslawski, George Fitzmaurice and Dorothy ArznerThe Law and the Lady directed by Edwin H. KnopfCamille directed by George CukorMrs. Miniver directed by William WylerThe Divorcee directed by Robert Z. LeonardDracula directed by Tod BrowningSkyscraper directed by Howard HigginThe Leatherneck directed by Howard HigginOther referenced topics:The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (play) by Frederick Lonsdale (read for free online at fadedpage.com)"The first Oscars lasted 15 minutes — plus other surprises from 95 years of awards" by Mandalit del Barco from NPRThe Maid of the Mountains (play) by Frederick LonsdaleDracula (play) by Hamilton Deane and John L. BalderstonNew York Times reviewLos Angeles Times reviewJackson Upperco on That's Entertainment!Support the show