Battle of the Classic Leading Men (inspired by Lenny's post)

[Vincent Vega]

Battle of the '30s-'50s (Golden Era of Hollywood) leading men.

[Guest Len B'stard]

You know you done stepped into some shit now, right? here comes a 500,000 word Len post j/k, OK, we're talking in order of like, what they offered to the medium or what you like personally? You ain't specified so i'll give you what i like personally

Cagney

Bogie

Jimmy Stewart

(although there ain't a lot between those three, they are very close to be joint number 1 here)

Gary Cooper

Erroll Flynn

Burt Lancaster

Clark Gable

Cary Grant

William Powell

Robert Taylor

And out of the second list it goes

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

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Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

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Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Monty Clift

Paul Newman

James Dean (although i don't think he should be included)

Robert Mitchum

Gregory Peck

Richard Burton

Tony Curtis

Kirk Douglas

Charlton Heston

Edited December 6, 2012 by sugaraylen

[Georgy Zhukov]

Jimmy Stewart and Gregory Peck. Richard Burton was more 1960's.

They were all great leading men. Not many actors today can match them in class and skill.

[izzygirl]

Good thread Miser!

To be honest I can't choose just one of that list... they are all so good! I think my favourite from the 30s-50s is Bogart, then Stewart, Gable and Grant. The other day I was rewatching The rear window and James was so fuckin' great. Most actors nowadays are shit compared with the old ones.

From the 50s I would say my favourite ones are Newman, Brando and Peck. Brando was a genius, probably the best ever.

[Guest Len B'stard]

Good thread Miser!

To be honest I can't choose just one of that list... they are all so good! I think my favourite from the 30s-50s is Bogart, then Stewart, Gable and Grant. The other day I was rewatching The rear window and James was so fuckin' great. Most actors nowadays are shit compared with the old ones.

From the 50s I would say my favourite ones are Newman, Brando and Peck. Brando was a genius, probably the best ever.

My respect levels for you (which were already high) just shot through the fuckin' roof. Excuse my ignorance cuz i'm not like, well versed in my understanding of other cultures and that but where would a girl in her early 20s from Spain happen upon like, Humphrey Bogart and Jimmy Stewart and that, how did you like...happen upon their movies? Are the old classic hollywood stars like, well known in Spain?

[Georgy Zhukov]

Laurence Olivier deseves an honorable mention. That guy had the skills.

[izzygirl]

Good thread Miser!

To be honest I can't choose just one of that list... they are all so good! I think my favourite from the 30s-50s is Bogart, then Stewart, Gable and Grant. The other day I was rewatching The rear window and James was so fuckin' great. Most actors nowadays are shit compared with the old ones.

From the 50s I would say my favourite ones are Newman, Brando and Peck. Brando was a genius, probably the best ever.

My respect levels for you (which were already high) just shot through the fuckin' roof. Excuse my ignorance cuz i'm not like, well versed in my understanding of other cultures and that but where would a girl in her early 20s from Spain happen upon like, Humphrey Bogart and Jimmy Stewart and that, how did you like...happen upon their movies? Are the old classic hollywood stars like, well known in Spain?

Well, most people my age prefer Pirates of the Caribbean, Avatar, Twilight, Brad Pitt, Megan Fox... you know, that kind of movies; but yes, the old classic Hollywood stars are well known over here provided that you're interested and you like the good things.

Edit: Lawrence Olivier should be in that list too, yes.

Edited December 6, 2012 by izzygirl

[Georgy Zhukov]

Good thread Miser!

To be honest I can't choose just one of that list... they are all so good! I think my favourite from the 30s-50s is Bogart, then Stewart, Gable and Grant. The other day I was rewatching The rear window and James was so fuckin' great. Most actors nowadays are shit compared with the old ones.

From the 50s I would say my favourite ones are Newman, Brando and Peck. Brando was a genius, probably the best ever.

My respect levels for you (which were already high) just shot through the fuckin' roof. Excuse my ignorance cuz i'm not like, well versed in my understanding of other cultures and that but where would a girl in her early 20s from Spain happen upon like, Humphrey Bogart and Jimmy Stewart and that, how did you like...happen upon their movies? Are the old classic hollywood stars like, well known in Spain?

Well, most people my age prefer Pirates of the Caribbean, Avatar, Twilight, Brad Pitt, Megan Fox... you know, that kind of movies; but yes, the old classic Hollywood stars are well known over here provided that you're interested and you like the good things.

Edit: Lawrence Olivier should be in that list too, yes.

I wish modern actors would have the same class as the classics. But it seems everyone wants to be Marlon Brando and James Dean. Nice to find someone who appreciates the good stuff.

[Vincent Vega]

[James Bond]

Hard to say who is truly the best - there are many greats. But my favorites from the two options are Cary Grant and Paul Newman. Gregory Peck is a damn close second though. I just love Grant's work with Hitchcock and Paul Newman is the man.

[Guest Satanisk_Slakt]

James Dean, because he looked bad ass.