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Post by topbilled on Apr 2, 2023 19:01:56 GMT
Mr. Staples begins with the company today.
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Post by topbilled on Apr 2, 2023 19:03:46 GMT
Love how the coffee scene with the secretaries gives us some background info and sets things up nicely for the drama that follows...
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Post by Fading Fast on Apr 2, 2023 19:04:17 GMT
They really do hold an elevator like that for the CEO.
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Post by Fading Fast on Apr 2, 2023 19:05:59 GMT
Love how the coffee scene with the secretaries gives us some background info and sets things up nicely for the drama that follows... Those carts were still being used in the '80s when I worked in the building. They came around four times ~ 7am / 10am / 12pm / 3pm a day.
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Post by topbilled on Apr 2, 2023 19:08:05 GMT
The staging of the shots in this film is really good. We get a sense of how the characters relate to their larger environment, and to each other.
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Post by Andrea Doria on Apr 2, 2023 19:09:07 GMT
I did note the lobby and I'm glad we had the color picture to know it was all champagne marble.
I would so hate a job as an executive secretary. So much responsibility, so little control.
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Post by topbilled on Apr 2, 2023 19:09:49 GMT
Love Van Heflin's reactions to his spacious new office.
And what furnishings!
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Post by topbilled on Apr 2, 2023 19:10:47 GMT
Van Heflin acts like Jed Clampett setting sights on Beverly Hills for the first time.
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Post by Fading Fast on Apr 2, 2023 19:11:51 GMT
I did note the lobby and I'm glad we had the color picture to know it was all champagne marble.
I would so hate a job as an executive secretary. So much responsibility, so little control. It's a very hard job that is now done by both men and women. You nailed its challenge. The flip is you have a certain amount of power and respect by proxy, plus the pay is very, very good.
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Post by topbilled on Apr 2, 2023 19:14:20 GMT
Briggs is from Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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Post by Andrea Doria on Apr 2, 2023 19:15:47 GMT
New house! Furnished like a magazine!
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Post by topbilled on Apr 2, 2023 19:16:44 GMT
Briggs' secretary can't handle the changes...this is almost comical with her.
Briggs is trying to be optimistic.
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Post by topbilled on Apr 2, 2023 19:18:03 GMT
Busy boardroom. Everyone in a pre-ordained spot, seating arranged by Ramsey.
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Post by topbilled on Apr 2, 2023 19:19:18 GMT
Fred Staples is from Mansfield, Ohio.
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Post by topbilled on Apr 2, 2023 19:19:58 GMT
No female executives in 1956 corporate America..?
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