Recently I saw another favorite: Guys and Dolls. It stars Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra and Vivian Blaine. Now, I know that Marlon Brando is famous for other well-known films like The Godfather, A Streetcar Named Desire and Apocalypse, but I’ll always remember his lead performance in the film musical, Guys and Dolls.
I love the typical but special story of a bad boy (Gambler Sky Masterson) who meets a good girl (Missionary, Sergeant Sarah Brown). Sparks fly, then they find themselves in love when the dust settles. I love that actor Marlon sings. I wouldn’t have known that he had a singing voice from watching his other movies but he does. He played a convincing Hero.
One of my favorite scenes is when Marlon sings I’ll Know — a song about how his character will recognize real love. I also enjoy when he sings Luck Be a Lady Tonight.
I like the heroine, Sergeant Sarah Brown, too. This ‘good’ girl is a real good girl who has spunk and can hold her own when things get rough. Sky Masterson soon realizes this when they go to Cuba on a date and she gets into a fight with another woman who is trying to steal his attention away from her.
Have any of you seen this movie? I always enjoy watching it.
April 15th, 2009 at 11:26 am · Link
I love seeing Brando in so many different rolls besides the Godfather. Just watched him this past weekend in the Appleloosa, and was reminded of how great an actor he was. Take care Paz!!
April 18th, 2009 at 4:16 pm · Link
Hi Ms. Priss: I’ve never seen Appleloosa before. I’ll check it out. Have you seen him in Guys and Dolls? In not, check it out when you have a chance.
Paz