He was a genius, and Warner Brothers knew it. But they didn't know what to do with him. You might never have heard of Mitchum, Brando, Dean and Clift in the same way. You would have heard of all of them, but not in the same way.
Garfield would be 99 years old in March of this year. It's an old battle.
John Garfield and incredible actor. So underrated but wonderfully talented. He made some really good films: The Postman Always Rings Twice the original version is something to see! Humouresque with Joan Crawford another terrific film. Body and Soul the original version! and many more. Sadly John was a victim of the McCarthy era when Hollywood was finding communists all over the place. John was used as an example even though he was never found to be a commie., A sad & distasteful time.
Does anybody know something about Garfield's coming to Yugoslavia during the war and his meeting with Josip Broz Tito? I can't find anything about that.
good film. i like the sharp dialogs. movies today are lacking it very much i think. to me it seems like today its like: the less acting, the more special effects :)
You guessed right, and so did most in the audience probably, but they didn't guess the double-cross played on Garfield. Rent it and watch the fight. Quite something. Especially the aftermath.
He was a genius, and Warner Brothers knew it. But they didn't know what to do with him. You might never have heard of Mitchum, Brando, Dean and Clift in the same way. You would have heard of all of them, but not in the same way.
Garfield would be 99 years old in March of this year. It's an old battle.
grabit1 1 month ago
John Garfield is a terrific actor.Did anyone see John Leguisiamos tribute to John garfield on TCM Europe this past summer?
TheSnowdropFan 5 months ago
John Garfield and incredible actor. So underrated but wonderfully talented. He made some really good films: The Postman Always Rings Twice the original version is something to see! Humouresque with Joan Crawford another terrific film. Body and Soul the original version! and many more. Sadly John was a victim of the McCarthy era when Hollywood was finding communists all over the place. John was used as an example even though he was never found to be a commie., A sad & distasteful time.
5151emily 8 months ago
Does anybody know something about Garfield's coming to Yugoslavia during the war and his meeting with Josip Broz Tito? I can't find anything about that.
Cleon29Warrior 8 months ago
Don't forget The Postman Always Rings Twice!
JanetPrincessMonroe 1 year ago
He was sensational! I love him in 'They Made Me A Criminal.' He was attractive in a rugged way.
Treaty4 1 year ago 2
Johnny Damon never died and he has returned as Johnny Garfield on the Detroit Tigers team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hansen3a 1 year ago
John Garfield.
this guy was so damn good...
mnmcv1 2 years ago 2
He sure was. Unfortunately, Warner Brothers mostly wasted him. They didn't know what they had.
grabit1 2 years ago
So what's the picture?
lucretiuscarus 2 years ago
Body and Soul.
Centaurmaiden 2 years ago
good film. i like the sharp dialogs. movies today are lacking it very much i think. to me it seems like today its like: the less acting, the more special effects :)
jamesboernd 3 years ago
Lemme guess, he took the money then went and knocked the guy out anyway, right?
willsclassic 4 years ago
You guessed right, and so did most in the audience probably, but they didn't guess the double-cross played on Garfield. Rent it and watch the fight. Quite something. Especially the aftermath.
grabit1 3 years ago
mine too. I love Humoresque.....cause when they are good, Iam jealous, and when they are bad, iam bored
coolneeley 4 years ago 2
Love John Garfield he is my favorite actor in the whole world!
Karen56 4 years ago 7
mine too. favorite movie of all times - body and soul, they made me a criminal, four daughters
earliethomas 4 years ago 2
@Karen56 He preceded Brando, Dean and Clift as a method actor.
Boudosaved 1 year ago
Yes but don't forget the great Paul Muni ; )
starskhutchgel 1 year ago
Great actor. I've seen him in Scarface, I Am A Fugitive From a Chain Gang, The Good Earth and The Life of Emile Zola
Boudosaved 1 year ago
I love this classic and golden Hollywood *****
starskhutchgel 1 year ago
@Boudosaved
That wasn't John Garfield. But no knock on either.
grabit1 3 months ago
@grabit1 I was referring to Paul Muni.
Boudosaved 3 months ago