Pinterest Storyboard Party: 2017 Edition

Elisabeth Grace Foley is hosting a second edition of her Pinterest Storyboard Party and I am more than a little bit excited to show off some of my storyboards! The party's intention is to let writers showcase their Pinterest storyboards for finished works, works-in-progress, and stories still being mulled over.

This western story is a rehashing of my first completed novel. The story has been stripped back to its bare bones and refocused to what would have been backstory in the original first draft. I am very excited about its prospects!

This story set in Nazi occupied Holland is still in the researching and plotting stage, but I already have a clear idea of the characters and the atmosphere. I just need to get my hands on some more detailed information about Holland and everyday life in Holland during WWII and the post-war period. Anyone have suggestions?

Spanning from the turn of the century to the 1920s, this is another story that is currently undergoing plotting and research. I am excited with the idea of this one, but I am a little afraid I might be biting off more than I can chew.

What are some of your favorite Pinterest storyboards? And do visit Elisabeth's post and join in the writerly fun!

P.S. I promise, promise, promise that the film half of my 2016 In Review post is coming. I promise.

Presenting Visuals: The Pinterest Storyboard Party

 After far too long of an absence from the blogosphere, I'm making a return today to participate in Elisabeth Grace Foley's blog party link-up The Pinterest Storyboard Party. This lovely party is designed for writers to be able to share their Pinterest storyboards for finished works, works-in-progress, and works still being mulled over in the backs of their brains.

Follow Hanne-col's board Lee. on Pinterest.

 First, I would like to share the board I created for my big project of last year and the first half of this year: The Letters of Lee Ames. My second completed novel, this story is near and dear to my heart. Not to mention, a thousand times better than my first completed novel. Someday in the near future, I need to set about the mountainous task of editing and rewriting.

 Follow Hanne-col's board My WWI Novel on Pinterest.

 The Point of No Return is my WWI suspense/thriller that might be better off if I stopped worrying so much about the suspense/thriller tone and just wrote it as straight historical fiction. *clears throat* Yes. I believe I'm overthinking this one far too much.

Follow Hanne-col's board great depression novel ideas on Pinterest.

 Summer in Great Depression era Texas is the setting for Finding Home. This board is quite probably my largest storyboard and I have a very definite ideas of how this one needs to come together, though its plot has a somewhat vague middle that needs sorting.

Follow Hanne-col's board The Gunfighter - a short story on Pinterest.

 The Gunfighter is a western short story bridging almost into novella length that I finished last month. I'm currently editing it as a side project. This story has become rather near and dear to my heart, especially the characters. Truthfully though, all my characters from all my stories are dear to my heart.

 A bonus feature in this event is to share a few Pinterest storyboards that you like from other authors. One of my personal favorites is Elisabeth Grace Foley's Lost Lake House, while Emily Ann Putzke's Twenty-Eight Days has me excited for that story, and I mustn't forget to mention Joy's A Love That Never Fails board and her Twelfth Caller Home board, which has just recently become a favorite. I could mention numerous others but I have to rein in at some point, so I had better stop before I really get started.

 So, what are some of your favorite Pinterest storyboards? And do visit Elisabeth Grace Foley's post and join in the writerly fun!

Curious Wren Blog Party Tag

 My Twitter writing friend Annie Hawthorne set up shop in the blogosphere the other week. Curious Wren, her blog, promises to be filled with reading and writing chats of epic proportions and I heartily recommend that you hop over there and get acquainted. She gave away stuff- sorry, this didn't go up soon enough to advertise the giveaway- and has created this wonderful book-themed blog tag.

1. What was the last book you read, and would you recommend it? The last book I finished was It Took a War by Emily Ann Putzke— a Civil War story of growing up and family relationships. I would heartily recommend it to people of all ages. It's a good one.

2. Describe the perfect reading spot. Well... it all depends on the weather and amount of insects infesting my backyard. When it's warm out, there is nothing quite like sprawling out on a quilt in the backyard and burying yourself in a good book. But if insect and weather forbids, I will read pretty much anywhere inside the house— at my desk, on the floor, on the sofa, on my bed, on my parent's bed, or sitting on the kitchen counter.

3. Favorite book beverage? Tea? Coffee? Hot chocolate? Tears of your readers? Again, it really depends on the weather. I have been known to drink all of those while reading and writing. Well, except for that last one. ;)

4. Share favorite quotes from four books.
   "Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing." - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

   "They were right upon him, a thunder of hooves that seemed to fill the universe; black manes streaming against the sky; the team that he had called his brothers, only two days ago. He hurled his shield clanging among them, and side-stepped, looking up into the grey face of Cradoc, the charioteer. For one splinter of a time their eyes met in something that was almost a salute, a parting salute between two who might have been friends; then Marcus leapt in under the spearman's descending thrust, upward and sideways across the chariot bow." - The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff

   "He floated out, and I leaped three feet. A dashed difficult thing to do, when you're sitting in an armchair, but I managed it.
   "'Jeeves!' I yelled.
   "But he had gone, leaving not a wrack behind." - The Code of the Woosters by P. G. Wodehouse

   "We make art because we like art. We're drawn to certain kinds of work because we're inspired by people doing that work. All fiction, in fact, is fan fiction." - Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon

5. What is your most loved fantasy read? Dystopia? Contemporary? Sci-fi? Classic? My favorite fantasy would definitely have to be The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis. I love that book. Dystopia? I don't think I've ever read anything that classifies in that genre. There are a few I am considering trying at some point, though. Contemporary? Excuse me, while I wrack my brain for a moment. Ummm... I don't think I have a favorite contemporary novel. I have only read a few and those didn't strike me well enough to become a favorite. Better read up on that genre too. Sic-fi? *raises hand* Does Freddy and the Flying Saucer Plans by Walter R. Brooks count? That is one of my favorites from the whole Freddy the Pig series. Classic? Dear me. There are too many to count. I recently finished Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens and that made my favorites list, so I'd like to mention it. I also have great affection for Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, and The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis.

6. List three authors you’ve collected the most books from. First, without a shadow of doubt, is Agatha Christie. I have three volumes of five-in-one editions, a slew of old paperback editions, and a mix of reprints. Second, is Brock and Bodie Thoene. I own their WWII series and I'm missing only one book from their Zion Chronicles series. Third, would probably have to be Marguerite Henry.

7. What are your thoughts on magic in literature? I am still sorting my thoughts out on this. I was fine with the way C.S. Lewis handled magic in his Chronicles of Narnia. He was very definite about good and evil, and I like those lines to be very clear. Tolkien handled it pretty well, too. Overall, though, I don't run into magic a lot in literature because I mainly read historical fiction.

8. What types of book covers capture your imagination most strongly? Feel free to include images. Oh, I do love a good book cover! Anyone else go to Barnes & Noble to gape at the beautiful covers of the new releases? Or spend hours drooling on Goodreads? Well, I firmly believe a good cover is essential to any book's success. Let's face it, if you like the cover there is a higher chance you're going to pick it up and read the back cover blurb. I have enjoyed some of the newer covers I've spotted over the last year. There has been a trend towards minimalistic covers and I've loved a number of those. But, I'm usually pretty varied. I just cannot stand most book covers from the 1970s/80s/90s. Sorry. Just, no. Here are a few covers that have captured my attention. (Quick disclaimer: I haven't read two of these books and, therefore, can't say whether I would recommend or endorse them. If I've read it, I'll post the link to my review or Goodreads rating below.)

pictures via Goodreads

My review of The Prince of Fishes

My rating of The 39 Steps

9. Mention the first book character that comes to mind. Elaborate on this. Richard Hannay. I think this is heavily influenced by the fact that I just posted the cover of The 39 Steps above and my mother just finished reading the book. Anyhow, he was a good chap in that book and I am on the hunt for the second book in John Buchan's Richard Hannay Series.

10. Do you lend out your books? Or is that the equivalent to giving away your babies? I have only lent out a book to someone outside of my family once. Let's just say I anxiously awaited its safe return. Generally, I don't go around letting people borrow my books. Well, to be honest, I've only been asked if someone could borrow a book once. I prefer not to.

The Fifth Annual Literary Heroine Blog Party Tag Questions

 It is that time of the year again! Kellie of Accordion to Kellie is hosting the Fifth Annual Literary Heroine Blog Party and I am finally showing my face again to participate in the questionnaire. I do apologize for the lack of posts. Hopefully I can remedy this unseemly habit and reinstate my one post a week goal in March. But, without further ado, the questionnaire:

1. Introduce yourself! Divulge your life's vision, likes, dislikes, aspirations, or something completely random!
 I am a homeschool graduate, aspiring novelist, and Christian. I enjoy good films, excellent books, and fantastic food.

2. What, to you, forms the essence of a true heroine?
 Ultimately, a true heroine is a woman or girl willing to sacrifice her desires in order to put others before herself. She finds the courage to take a stand for her beliefs, even if it means making the uncomfortable choice. She is strong, yet vulnerable. 

3. Share (up to) four heroines of literature that you most admire and relate to.
 1) Anne Shirley Blythe of the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery.
 2) Liesel Meminger of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
 3) Jo March of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women.
 4) Abileen of The Help by Kathryn Stockett. 

4. Five of your favorite historical novels?

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 1) The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

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 2) To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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 3) The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare

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 4) Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace

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 5) The Help by Kathryn Stockett 

5. Out of those five books who is your favorite major character and why?
 Oh, that is a tough one! I am not exactly sure if I could name one as my ultimate favorite over the others, so I will select one of my favorites to showcase. Anyway, I will choose- drum roll please- Abileen from The Help. I really admire Abileen’s patience and courage. She makes a hard choice that endangers herself when she agrees to let Skeeter interview her about her life as a maid to white families in Jackson, Mississippi. 

6. Out of those five books who is your favorite secondary character and why?
 Hans Hubermann from The Book Thief. After watching the film adaption and reading the novel, I really came to admire and appreciate Hans’s sometimes foolish insistence on doing what he believes is right. I plan on doing a post dedicated to Hans Hubermann and some of the reasons why he is such a good character in the near future.

7. If you were to plan out your dream vacation, where would you travel to - and what would you plan to do there?
 I would travel to Europe. Bike through Ireland, explore London and the English countryside, and then visit the castles and historical landmarks of Scotland. I would like to explore Norway, and travel through the rest of continental Europe. I think I might top the whole trip off by visiting Kenya. :) What can I say, I have always wanted to visit the Serengeti. 

8. What is your favorite time period and culture to read about?
 It would the time period running from roughly about 1900 to the early 1960s.

9. You have been invited to perform at the local charity concert. Singing, comedy, recitation, tap dancing… what is your act comprised of?
 It will be a singing duet with my sister. We will perform our duet arrangements of several Judy Garland classics.

10. If you were to attend a party where each guest was to portray a heroine of literature, who would you select to represent?
 Hmmm, I think Jo March would come the most naturally because we are quite similar. But then again, it would be quite likely that someone else would choose to portray her since she is such a well known heroine. With that in mind, I think it might be rather fun to go as Callie Harper from Rachel Heffington’s Fly Away Home. :)

11. Favorite author(s)?
 Agatha Christie, Charles Dickens, Douglas Bond, G.A. Henty, Elisabeth Grace Foley, C.S. Lewis, and I have also greatly enjoyed the few works I have read by Rosemary Sutcliff.

12. In which century were most of the books you read written?
 Looking over the books I read last year, they were mainly from the 20th century. I have always read a large amount of books from the 19th century, and have more recently been exposing myself to more modern authors (e.g. The Book Thief, The Zion Covenant Series by Brock and Bodie Thoene, etc.).

13. In your opinion, the ultimate hero in all literature is…
 This is a complicated question. I would vote for Mr. Knightley (aka Alex Knightley from Emma Approved), but technically I haven’t even read Emma. That all said, I am going to vote for Atticus Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird. There are few fictional heroes who I admire as much as I do Atticus Finch. He is a man willing to do the hard thing because he knows it is the right thing to do.

14. In your opinion, the most dastardly villain of all literature is...
 Currently, I have to cast my vote for the Dragon Priests in The Peleg Chronicles series by Matthew Christian Harding. They really freaked me out.

15. Describe your ideal dwelling place.
 A nice flat or townhouse in Boston, MA or a house overlooking the ocean either on the west coast, Maine, or Charleston, SC.

16. Sum up your fashion style in a short sentence.
 Eclectic, a bit preppy, a bit bohemian, and always include a leather jacket, high heels, or combat boots.

17. Three favorite Non-fiction books?
 War and Grace by Don Stephens, City Notebook by McCandlish Phillips, and How Should We Then Live by Francis Schaeffer

18. Your duties met for the day, how would you choose to spend a carefree summer afternoon?
 Stretch out on a blanket in the back yard to read or go hiking and birdwatching at a park with trails.

19. Create a verbal sketch of your dream hat - in such a way as will best portray your true character.
 I mostly wear berets or a summery fedora-esque hat I own, but I have always wanted to own a cowgirl hat. In a lightish tan color, not to large in size or brim but something a bit like Dale Evans usually sported in her films with Roy Rogers. It would have a thin, dark leather strap knotted to hold it under the chin, but which always twinned itself as the hatband.

20. Share the most significant event(s) that have marked your life in the past year.
 My graduation from high school.

21. Share the Bible passage(s) that have been most inspiring to you recently.
 James 5:13-18: "13Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. 14Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. 17Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. 18Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit." (ESV)

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Be sure to go check out other participants' answers to the questionnaire via the link up at Kellie's blog and enter her giveaway to win a custom made tulle skirt from Kellie Falconer Design!

Literary Heroine Blog Party Tag Questions

  Kellie at Accordion to Kellie is hosting her annual Literary Heroine Blog Party. Here are my answers to her question tag, but do not forget to hop over to Kellie's blog to check out the incredible giveaway going on and the answers to the tag other party participants gave on their blogs.

1. Introduce yourself! Divulge your life's vision, likes, dislikes, aspirations, or something completely random!

 I’m a sixteen-year-old Christian girl, aspiring novelist, and homeschool student.

2. What, to you, forms the essence of a true heroine? 

 As a writer this is something I love to mull over from time to time. What is a true heroine like? When I think of a heroine I think of someone who, at least in the end, is willing to put others before herself and to sacrifice herself in the place of those she loves, someone who has the courage to forgive those who fight against her.

3. Share (up to) four heroines of literature that you most admire and relate to. 

Jeanne de St. Caux of In the Reign of Terror by G.A. Henty

Lady Marguerite Blakeney of The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy

Anne Shirley Blythe of The Anne of Green Gables Series by L.M. Montgomery

Molly Gibson of Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell

4. Five of your favorite historical novels? 

 Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott

 A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

 Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace

 The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare

 The Yearling by Margery Kinnan Rawlings

5. Out of those five books who is your favorite main character and why? 

 Hmm, my favorite main character would have to be Daniel from The Bronze Bow. I always liked Daniel, even though he annoyed me at times. He is a very loyal sort of person and in the end he realizes his mistakes and tries to correct them.

6. Out of those five books who is your favorite secondary character and why?

One of my favorite secondary characters from those five novels is Mr. Lorry from A Tale of Two Cities. He’s kind old gentleman and a firm friend, who tries to look out for his friends interest. I nearly died of laughter when he and Miss Pross were taking apart Monsieur Manette’s shoemaking bench.

7. If you were to plan out your dream vacation, where would you travel to - and what would you plan to do there? 

I would travel to Europe. I would tour England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland first, then cross the channel and tour France and Germany. After that I would journey to Italy and then go back up through Switzerland and back through Europe.

8. What is your favorite time period and culture to read about?

My favorite time period and culture to read about changes a lot, but ever since early last year I’ve had a fascination with the First World War and that era. Unfortunately, we don’t have many novels that take place in that time period, but I’ve been reading non-fiction books on the time period.

9. You have been invited to perform at the local charity concert. Singing, comedy, recitation - what is your act comprised of?

Singing.

10. If you were to attend a party where each guest was to portray a heroine of literature, who would you select to represent? 

I think I might go as Jo March of Little Women.

11. What are your sentiments on the subject of chocolate? 

I love it and I am very, very thankful that I am not allergic to it.

12. Favorite author(s)? 

Charles Dickens, G.A. Henty, Douglas Bond, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Martha Finley, and Sir Walter Scott.

13. Besides essentials, what would you take on a visiting voyage to a foreign land? 

 A camera, a pen, paper, and a sketchbook- who know’s I might feel like attempting to draw what I saw.

14. In which century were most of the books you read written? 

Either the 19th or 20th century.

15. In your opinion, the ultimate hero in literature is… 

Sir Percy Blankeney from The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy.

16. Describe your ideal dwelling place.

A bright, cheerful cottage or cabin-like home with lots of windows and splendid views of either a garden, a skyline of mountains, or a beach. Or a renovated old plantation house outside of Charleston, SC, with a view overlooking the water, and a beautiful garden.

17. Sum up your fashion style in a short sentence. 

Comfy, somewhat preppy and still developing.

18. Have you ever wanted to change a character’s name?

Not especially.

19. In your opinion, the most dastardly villain of all literature is... 

Tom Jackson from The Elsie Dinsmore Series is quite dastardly, but I cannot think of the dastardly of the dastardly right now.

20. Three favorite Non-fiction books?

Aside from the Bible; War and Grace by Don Stephens, The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom, and How Should We Then Live by Francis Schaeffer.

21. Your duties met for the day, how would you choose to spend a carefree summer afternoon? 

 I’d probably lay out a blanket in the backyard and either read a book or work on one of my novels.

22. Create a verbal sketch of your dream hat - in such a way as will best portray your true character. 

A light tan cowgirl hat. It is not large, but smaller in brim and size. The dark thin leather that hold it under the chin also is twinned as the hatband.

23. Share the most significant event(s) that have marked your life in the past year. 

Probably the realization that I’m growing up a lot faster than I’d like and I need to start figuring out what I want to do after high school, besides write novels.

24. Share the Bible passage(s) that have been most inspiring to you recently.

“‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.’” - Zechariah 4:6

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Thank you so much for hosting this event, Kellie! I am so glad I was finally able to participate this year.

- Hanne-col

Silver Screen Blog Party Tag Questions

 First of all I want to apologize for not getting these up sooner. I meant to post them yesterday, but I never did get around to it.





 These questions were created by the lovely Miss Natasha of Day by Day for her silver screen blog party.

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It seems to be standard procedure for blog party questionnaires to begin by asking you to introduce yourself to the rest of the party goers. Far be it from me to be remiss in my duty, therefore, do tell us a bit about yourself, in as many or few words as you wish.
Well, I'm 15 years old. I am a Christian. I am an aspiring novelist, a sister, and a daughter who wants to bring glory to her Savior, Jesus Christ.

{2}

What are a few of your favorite classic films?

Summer Stock (1950)

Something in the Wind (1947)

The Wackiest Ship In the Army (1960)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

The Magnificent Seven (1960)

Listen, Darling (1938)

Don't Fence Me In (1945)

Shall We Dance (1937)

High Society (1956)

Three Smart Girls (1936)

The Amazing Mrs. Holliday (1943)

Africa Screams (1949)

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Out of those films, who are your favorite characters (not actor, character)?

Summer Stock (1950) - Jane Falbury

Something in the Wind (1947) - Charlie Reed

The Wackiest Ship In the Army (1960) - Capt. Rip Crandall

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) - Clarissa Saunders

The Magnificent Seven (1960) - Vin and Bernardo O'Reilly

Listen, Darling (1938) - Pinkie Wingate and Buzz Mitchell

Don't Fence Me In (1945) - Toni Ames

Shall We Dance (1937) - Petrov/Pete Peters

High Society (1956) - Mike Conners

Three Smart Girls (1936) - Michael Stuart and Penny Craig

The Amazing Mrs. Holliday (1943) - Ruth Kirke Holliday and Timothy Blake

Africa Screams (1949) - Stanley Livingston

{4}

Share one of your favorite movie lines...

Kay Craig: Haven't you any conscience?

Michael Stuart: Conscience? About what?

Kay Craig: You were just about to cheat that poor man, weren't you?

Michael Stuart: Oh, no. I wouldn't cheat anybody. Uhh. I just wanted to buy a little gift, for you.

Kay Craig: For me?

Michael Stuart: Yes.

Kay Craig: Do you think I'd accept a seven-thousand dollar ring that wasn't paid for?

Michael Stuart: Oh, I would have paid it. Uhh, on terms you know. A dollar down, a dollar a week.

Kay Craig: For seven-thousand weeks?

Michael Stuart: Eh ... That is a rather long time, isn't it?

from Three Smart Girls (1936)

{5}

What is your opinion on remaking classic films?

It usually depends.

{6}

How about colorizing black and white films?

I prefer black and white films to stay black and white, but if I have a choice I'll usually try out the colorized version maybe once or twice.

{7}

Name a few of your favorite silver screen actresses.

Judy Garland

Deanna Durbin

Dale Evans

Ginger Rogers

Debbie Reynolds

Audrey Hepburn
Jean Arthur

are some

{8}

Now a few of your favorite actors.

Donald O’Conner

Fred Astaire

Frank Sinatra

Jimmy Stewart

Cary Grant

Roy Rogers

Gregory Peck

are some

{9}

Why are they your favorites?

I love their singing, love their dancing, love their acting, and love how they make me laugh and cry.

{10}

Do you enjoy westerns? Why or why not?

Oh yeah! I love westerns. Roy Rogers’s movies, The Roy Rogers Show, Wanted: Dead or Alive, and The Rifleman. 

{11}

Are you a purist when it comes to adapting a book you love to the screen?

I’m usually pretty forgiving, though I must say I have a list of complaints for the 1954 Ivanhoe adaption.

{12}

Are there any film adaptations that you enjoyed more than the original book?

Off hand, no. 

{13}

There are a lot of wonderful classic TV shows, but which one is your favorite? 

Oh, dear! What a question to ask. I think it's a close race between The Andy Griffith Show, I Love Lucy, The Dick van Dyke Show, and The Jack Benny Program. Yeah, I know that's four shows, but I love them all so much.

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After watching a musical, do you hum and singing snatches of the songs as you go about your day?

Yes, unless I have a sore throat or a really bad cold.

{15}

Assuming the answer to the above is "yes", which song, without fail, get's stuck in your head?

Mack the Black sung by Judy Garland in The Pirate (1948). It is a very catchy tune.

{16)

What's the corniest film you've ever seen?

I'm sure there's one out there, but at the moment I can't think of it.

~ Hanne-col

Summer Stock (1950) - Movie Review

 Jane Falbury (Judy Garland) is struggling to keep her farm afloat due to past bad crops and, being unable to pay wages, her hands are forced to find employment elsewhere. After managing to get a tractor on credit from the store owner and her future father-in-law, Jane is shocked to return to the farm and find the place crawling with actors. Jane's sister, Abigail (Gloria De Haven), has returned home after offering the barn to Joe Ross (Gene Kelly) to put on his show that Abigail stars in. Jane at first tells Joe and his acting troupe to clear out, but eventually relents and lets them stay on condition that they help out on the farm too.

 I personally love this movie! Judy is lovely and adorable as always. Gene Kelly's character is a bit different than his usual ones- in a good way, he's not cocky in this movie.

Some Trivia:
 Summer Stock was Judy Garland's last movie for MGM and was originally meant to star Mickey Rooney in the Gene Kelly role. Mickey Rooney's box office draw was not much, however, and they cast Gene Kelly in the role.

 Judy Garland starred in Gene Kelly's first picture for MGM and his screen debut, For Me and My Gal. Gene Kelly starred in Judy Garland's last picture for MGM, Summer Stock.

Music:
 Here are two of the songs from the movie. I'd do several more, only I don't want to spoil it all for you.

Dig, Dig, Dig, Dig for Your Dinner

Howdy Neighbor, Happy Harvest

~ Hanne-col