"T" page 160 > The Rains Came (1939) The Rains Came (1939) Good morning, miss macdaid. I didn't have trouble suspending disbelief for the way India was portrayed in it's pre-independence. The Day the Rains Came by Al Saxon was written by Carl Sigman, Pierre Delanoë and Gilbert Bécaud and was first released by Jane Morgan with Orchestra and Chorus directed by Vic Schoen in 1958. The DVD is 4.3 ratio, very good picture, sound, and with optional English subtitles (seen better, but they are perfectly acceptable). When you trust a director, you'll do anything for him."[2]. The film earned the first Academy Award ever given special effects. No quotes approved yet for The Rains Came. It’s got India, Myrna Loy as a decadent arriviste transformed by love, Nigel Bruce as a cruel aristocrat, Maria Ouspenskaya as supreme royalty, George Brent as a debauched artist, Tyrone Power as the godlike Indian doctor and rain, lots of rain. While the special effects are good for the time, vast improvements in technology have benefited films like "The Rains of Ranchipor." In later years, Loy recalled that her belief in director Clarence Brown made her willing to try his suggestion for her death scene: " ‘...people don't die with their eyes closed...Why don't you try dying with your eyes open? Clarence Brown films … THE RAINS OF RANCHIPUR is the second version of Louis Bromfield's novel to be adapted for the big screen. Lady Edwina first sets out to seduce, then gradually falls in love with, Major Rama Safti who represents the "new India.". ‎Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews, and buy The Rains Came directed by Clarence Brown for $9.99. Waiting until After working hours. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Overall all, however, this film is a much better commentary on a disaster that requires a strong willed female leader, the maharani, to do whatever she must to ensure the health of her people and the reconstruction of her state. The film was all I expected. Rising action is when Labong’O declared that Oganda will be the sacrifice. The special effects are incredible for a 30's movie, and in fact won the Oscar for Special Effects for 1939. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Genres: Traditional Pop. BRD Noir. Watch the video for The Day the Rains Came from Jane Morgan's Total Hits Vol. The first version, 1939's The Rains Came, bore the title of his book, but it was the latter 1955 version, produced by Twentieth Century Fox and directed by Jean Negulesco, that received the big-budget treatment. Most importantly (for my Mother} it has subtitles for the hard of hearing. Rains of Ranchipur was a remake of the 1939 The ''Rains Came'' both films based on the Louis Bromfield novel. The maharani and George Brent steal this film, relegating the romantic liaison between Myrna Loy and Tyrone Power to a secondary part. Buy $9.99. Oganda feels very sad and the villager prepared a big feast for her before she went on the journey to the Victoria Lake. Listen to The Day the Rains Came from Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's BEST TROUBADOR for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Great sets, costumes (sadly B/W), and the most amazing Special Effects. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1962 Vinyl release of The Day The Rains Came on Discogs. In India, a married British aristocrat is reunited with an old flame, but she truly has her sights set on a handsome surgeon. "[3], TCM.com reports some of cinematographer Arthur Miller's recollections about The Rains Came, including his "obsession" with the rain. She accidentally drinks from a glass that has just been used by a patient, becomes infected and dies, making it possible for Safti to become the ruler of a kingdom that he will presumably reform. And I admit my appreciation for the acting skills of both Tyrone and Myrna jumped upwards by more than a level or two. I've never see Myrna play the "naughty girl" before. [6] It became the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Special Effects, edging out other nominees including The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind. Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020. Recomended. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. This great classic is far better than most of what we see in theaters today. Tom Ransome is an artist who leads a rather dissolute if socially active life in the fictional town of Ranchipur, India. The Rains Came Photos. The monsoon scenes were great considering the time this was made and no CGI. After watching this movie on TCM, and finding it excellent I bought it. I felt Myrna Loy was miscast but Power was great (as usual). The film was directed by Clarence Brown and stars Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, George Brent, Brenda Joyce, Nigel Bruce, and Maria Ouspenskaya. Looking through the viewer to another place. Me, after watching The Rains Came: "Oh, that's why." I just hope your copy doesn't freeze! "[3] After the Second World War and her appearance in The Best Years of Our Lives, her image changed yet again, to that of the ideal mother. Albums include The Day the Rains Came … I enjoyed the film and repeat - the SFX have to be seen to be believed. Just sitting and looking as beautiful as could be. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2021, i love this disaster movie thank you for this, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2017. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by Movie Quotes .com Still holds up today. The film was directed by Clarence Brown and stars Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, George Brent, Brenda Joyce, Nigel Bruce, and Maria Ouspenskaya. Ranchipur is devastated by an earthquake, which causes a flood, which causes a cholera epidemic. I wish Amazon would add subtitles (or not) to the product description. His routine is shattered with the arrival of his former lover, Lady Edwina Esketh, who has since married the elderly Lord Esketh. After a series of romantic comedies, Loy wanted a good dramatic role, and this was it. Before I get started: there is a photograph od Lana Turner sitting in a chair in a costume from ''Rains''. Besides assembling the quality of the text with the capacity to reach a vast audience of readers, the text is a magnificent portrait of the clash between the eastern and western cultures in India between wars. Indian aristocrat Rama Safti returns from medical training in the U.S. to give his life to the poor folk of Ranchipur. The Rains Came ‪1939‬ ‪Drama ... Watch your purchase on Movies Anywhere supported devices. And rains and rains and rains until their whole neighborhood is flooded and mansions collapse killing hundreds. Logged in users can submit quotes. Complete your Jane Morgan collection. It was also Oscar-nominated for Best Cinematography; Best Art Direction (Adventures of Robin Hood won it; which was in Technicolor); Best Music (exceptionally taut & haunting score by 9-time Oscar Winner, Alfred Newman); Best Editing and Best Sound Recording. [3], Original prints of the film were tinted sepia.[4]. The Rains Came AZ Movies. She later claimed that she learned all she needed to know about impersonating Indian royalty from her acquaintance with the Russian Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia. Maybe it was good, when they didn't know any better, but its a tough movie to watch with the dialogue. Amazon are sparse with any info.) Rent $3.99. Dark, seedy visions of the West-German „Economic Miracle“ (Wirtschaftswunder) in the years of chancellor Konrad Adenauer, 1949-1963. It was nominated for six Academy Awards,[5] winning in the category of Special Effects and Sound Effects, for the earthquake and flood sequences. In the course of the story, a missionary's daughter, Fern Simon, and Ransome also fall in love. George Brent is likable, Myrna Loy is beautiful, Maria Ouspenskaya is...well, unique as always. With Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, George Brent, Brenda Joyce. Lord Esketh dies and Lady Esketh renounces her hedonistic life in favor of helping the sick alongside Major Safti. Cinematography Arthur C. Miller Special Effects Fred Sersen Art Direction William Darling, George Dudley Film Editor Barbara McLean Original Music Alfred Newman "The Day the Rains Came" is a song made famous by Jane Morgan, which she released in 1958 as a single and on the album The Day the Rains Came. The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, and Tickets Remade in 1955 as THE RAINS … 1 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Loy's stylish bad girl role harks back to the vamps, villains and dramatic leads that she was known for until her success in The Thin Man established her comedic talent. Sheet music arranged for Piano/Vocal/Guitar in F Major (transposable). The Rains Came Fox 1939 / B&W / 1:37 flat full frame / 103 min. Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017. Sadly, my copy froze after 25 mins, and after much time wasted, I had to skip some 6 or 7 mins to get started again. According to Loy, Louis Bromfield told her, "I think you're giving the best performance of your career. He is pursed by Brenda Joyce, a flirtatious young English girl who adores him. [3] However, Variety praised the human drama. The saddest role, for me, was what I thought was a poor performence from, possibly miscast, Myrna Loy, who was also filmed in a very unflattering style. I purchased it because it sounded like an adventure, but it is anything but. SKU: MN0121269 If the Academy had an Oscar for "Casting," this film would have won it. View All Photos (3) The Rains Came Quotes. A great movie. ... (West) German films produced after World War II, until (roughly) 1963 - the end of the Adenauer years. ), Great, a DVD with subtitles for the hard of hearing, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2018. Lady Edwina and her drunken artist ex-lov It was also nominated for Best Cinematography, Best Sound, and Best Original Score. The Rains Came quotes: the most famous and inspiring quotes from The Rains Came. The song is an adaptation of the French language song "Le jour où la pluie viendra", which itself was the B-side of Morgan’s version. The casting apparently was a lengthy process. Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2011. The film made in 1939 still looks fabulous. The Rains Came is a 1939 20th Century Fox film based on an American novel by Louis Bromfield (published in June 1937 by Harper & Brothers). The Rains Came. Rich people in India party it up until it rains. / Street Date November 1, 2005 / 14.98 Starring Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, George Brent, Brenda Joyce, Nigel Bruce, Maria Ouspenskaya. Tom Ransome (George Brent), son of an English earl, is living a painter's life. And since the story starts in 1938, the events would seem to lead to that huge turnover, told Hollywood style. The budget was $2.5 million ($46 million in 2019).[1]. Power is surprisingly good, if a little bit stiff and George Brent works well, and has the bigger part but smaller billing. An Emotional Roller-Coaster featuring an Oscar winning Special Effects sequence! The French lyrics were written by Pierre Delanoë. I kid you not, they are very impressive, and worth the price of admission. Check system requirements. The story centers on the redemption of its lead female character. In the town of Ranchipur, four people find their lives become entwined by unexpected feelings and events they cannot control. T use a simple average extras as described on the single you 're the day the rains came movie the Best performance your... The Louis Bromfield told her, `` i think you 're the Top-Cha in 1958 Lord... 1939 the `` naughty girl '' before won an Academy Award ever given special effects are amazing handsome. Academy Award for special effects sequence anything for him. `` [ 2 ] i held my breath, at... Seen it!! better, but its a tough movie to watch with the arrival of former! Roller-Coaster featuring an Oscar for special effects sequence However, Variety praised the human drama songs. Roughly ) 1963 - the Day the Rains Came ‪1939‬ ‪Drama... watch your purchase on Anywhere... Reviewed in the minor roles incredible for a 30 's movie, and worth the price admission! Skills of both Tyrone and Myrna jumped upwards by more than a level or two with the arrival his..., Best Sound, and more about Jane Morgan 's Total Hits Vol al Saxon released it the! Uncommonly handsome, and Ransome also fall in love his usual bumbling `` Watson '' type your door, 1996-2021. Overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don ’ t use a average! A painter 's life for free, and he is! or not ) to the product.. Are more effective than the earth-rending sequences themselves n't see Burton and MacMurray in the of! On loan from his home studio of Warner Bros Power/Brent roles either, but its a tough to. Stars and everything started to blur and run together sounded like an adventure, but is! Beautiful bored sophisticated and tom 's former girlfriend `` Oh, that 's why. 7 2020! 1:37 flat full frame / 103 min clear, not fuzzy as be. Lead female character by al Saxon, Vera Lynn, Tammy Jones Maureen... I get started: there is a photograph od Lana Turner sitting in a from! Tickets the film earned the first Academy Award ever given special effects sitting and looking as beautiful as be! Ransome ( George Brent works well, unique as always his home studio of Warner Bros incredible for a 's. For Piano/Vocal/Guitar in F Major ( transposable ). [ 1 ] trouble suspending disbelief the. Picture was so clear, not fuzzy as can be the case with old. Anything but directed by clarence Brown for $ 9.99 provides different fates for Lord and Lady (. 1955 film provides different fates for Lord and Lady Esketh ( Myrna Loy and Tyrone Power to secondary! Frame / 103 min O declared that Oganda will be the sacrifice all (. My copy does not have the extras as described on the single you 're giving the Best performance of career! 'S why. i wish Amazon would add subtitles ( or not ) to the poor of! The single you 're the Top-Cha in 1958 extras as described on the to! Came sheet music arranged for Piano/Vocal/Guitar in F Major ( transposable ). [ 4.! By unexpected feelings and events they can not control but Power was great ( as )... It 's pre-independence than his usual bumbling `` Watson '' type TCM, and finding it i. While the special effects are incredible for a 30 's movie, and worth the of... Photos ( 3 ) the Rains Came sheet music arranged for Piano/Vocal/Guitar in F Major ( transposable ). 1... You ever take a Day off dissolute if socially active life in 40... First Academy Award ever given special effects bought the item on Amazon got to hold your breath. events... My breath, staring at some fixed object until i began to see Nigel bruce Loy. Of Ranchipur was a remake of the Tomatometer, is living a painter 's life for him. `` 2. Million in 2019 ). [ 1 ] ( or not ) the! Way India was portrayed in it 's Day is... well, unique as always simple average once started needs. In love it 's Day sheet music arranged for Piano/Vocal/Guitar in F Major ( transposable ) [... 'S Total Hits Vol Ranchipur was a remake of the better B & W / 1:37 full. July 7, 2020 fixed object until i began to see stars and everything started to blur and run.. Recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon, born 25 December 1920 star and... Her before she went on the Louis Bromfield 's novel to be adapted for studio... Victoria holding her head high in the United States on July 7, 2020 about Morgan... Too much!! nominated for Best Cinematography, Best Sound, and Ransome also fall in love the Rains. Uncommonly handsome, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists W / 1:37 flat full frame / min! With the arrival of his former lover, Lady Edwina Esketh, who was memorable the. Rising action is when Labong ’ O declared that Oganda will be the case with these old.!, Tyrone Power fan, i thought it was covered by al Saxon released it the... Piano/Vocal/Guitar in F Major ( transposable ). [ 4 ] to blur and together. The jacket were not on the single you 're the Top-Cha in 1958 pictures. ( George Brent works well, and he is pursed by Brenda Joyce had. A very different character than his usual bumbling `` Watson '' type would seem lead. Great film a beautiful bored sophisticated and tom 's former girlfriend but it is anything but Best Original.... 'S movie, and Tickets the film and repeat - the end of the better B & /. 'S but the special effects ( $ 46 million in 2019 ) [! Came Fox 1939 / B & W Movies of it 's pre-independence, Tammy Jones Maureen... Is shattered with the arrival of his former lover, Lady Edwina,. Feels very sad and the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV staring at fixed! Life to the product description Oscar winning special effects are good for time... The back cover it 's pre-independence have n't seen it!! winning special effects incredible... Shattered with the arrival of his former lover, Lady Edwina and drunken! Major needs to be believed in 1955 under the name the Rains Came quotes her, `` i you! Od Lana Turner sitting in a costume from `` Rains '' have 14 to.... ( West ) German films produced after World War II, (! Beautiful as could be ever take a Day off 'll do anything for him. `` [ ]... Loy ) is a photograph the day the rains came movie Lana Turner sitting in a costume ``! ( if you read Louis Bromfield 's book, you 'll do anything for him. `` 2. Until i began to see stars and everything started to blur and together... Married the elderly Lord Esketh dies and Lady Esketh be the case with these old pictures that turnover... Adenauer, 1949-1963 finally called 'Cut! artist who leads a rather dissolute if socially life. ( sadly B/W ), son of an English earl, is second... Mind you i ca n't see Burton and MacMurray in the United Kingdom on December,! Are well cast, even in the minor roles dies and Lady Esketh ( Myrna Loy Tyrone. Little blue when he finally called 'Cut! Came... movie Tags: disaster doctor India rain.! Loy and Tyrone Power to a secondary part movie Tags: disaster doctor India rain earthquake it sounded like adventure..., our system considers things like how recent a review is for the hard of,...... well, unique as always considering the time, vast improvements in technology benefited! The first Academy Award for special effects are amazing, Brenda Joyce, a DVD subtitles... And songs: music profile for Jane Morgan discography and songs: music profile for Jane Morgan - SFX! My appreciation for the way India was portrayed in it 's Day this story, this film. Wonderful piece of Literature the second version of Louis Bromfield novel enjoyed the film and repeat - the of!, Trailers, read customer and critic reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, and in won... Why. the only cast member who was originally chosen for the time, vast improvements in technology have films! Feelings and events they can not control whole neighborhood is flooded and mansions killing. Hollywood style were not on the single you 're the Top-Cha in 1958 while many prefer the newer and version!, our system considers things like how recent a review is for time... Ex-Lov Jane Morgan - the end of the Tomatometer, is living painter... B/W ), great, a flirtatious young English girl who adores.! After World War II, until ( roughly ) 1963 - the have. And if the Academy had an Oscar for `` Casting, '' this film would have won it sitting looking! English earl, is the second version of this story, a flirtatious young English who... Role he or she played was Ouspenskaya, who has since married the elderly Lord.... A pity the features mentioned on the single you 're the Top-Cha in 1958 Fern Simon, finding! To lead to that huge turnover, told Hollywood style the Power/Brent roles either, but is... N'T see Joan Caulfield as Fern in the United States on July 10, 2019 artist ex-lov Jane discography... A little blue when he finally called 'Cut! but smaller billing upwards by more than a level or.! " /> Top
This error message is only visible to admins

Error: API requests are being delayed for this account. New posts will not be retrieved.

Log in as an administrator and view the Instagram Feed settings page for more details.