Well if you thought September went fast, October seemed to go much quicker! Highs and lows this month as the global pandemic seemed to dig in!!
A quieter month for film releases with only five...So here goes...
October 1st:
So October...what have you got to say for yourself?
October 2nd:
Sometimes you have those times when there is more than one thing pulling at you, like a one-sided tug-of-war. Picture is from Father Goose (1964)
October 3rd:
"I may be down...But I'm not out!!" You might not win all the time but if you can get back up to fight again, then do it!
October 4th:
A day to reflect on anniversaries...Best wishes and happy thoughts! CG pictured with Grace Kelly.
October 5th:
"No really...I am your biggest fan!" Picture from on set of To Catch A Thief (1955).
October 6th:
First film release of the month...I'm No Angel (1933), with Mae West. This was Cary Grant's 12th full length film.
October 7th:
"My cup runneth over!...so how about a lid for extra safety?!" CG pictured at The Lux Radio Theatre.
October 8th:
"So is it a bird...a plane...Oh, I'm supposed to be looking at the hoop?!" Trip out to Bristol today. Finally got to see Cary Grant's old school, Fairfield Grammar. Great day!
October 9th:
Cary Grant 24th full length film released and the 2nd in the month...Wedding Present (1936).
October 10th:
"Sometimes our journey in life can be uncertain and stormy...often we need to temporarily change our course, and with courage set sail for a new horizon"...All my own thoughts!
October 11th:
Third film release of the month...The Last Outpost (1935), Cary Grant's 20th full length film.
October 12th:
"I know!...Mildly optimistic and it's only Monday!" CG pictured here with Randolph Scott.
October 13th:
Monday's optimism didn't last long.."Today is Tuesday!"
October 14th:
"I used to hide behind the facade that was Cary Grant...I didn't know if I were Archie Leach or Cary Grant, and I wasn't taking any chances..." - Cary Grant.
October 15th:
"If it helps...Sing Happy Birthday...But I guarantee...Clean!" Really, we still don't seem to get the basics!!
October 16th:
So today saw a big change due to the current pandemic..."Started a new job today... Home deliveries! Uniform and everything!". Picture from North By Northwest (1959)
October 17th:
"Hmm...The last time? On a roof?...To adjust my television aerial!" CG pictured with Grace Kelly.
October 18th:
Time to chill, relax and reflect! Just a great picture of CG on the set of Father Goose (1964).
October 19th:
"Monday! Really!" Maybe I should have used this picture for later in the month, but Mondays coming around so quick can be equally scary! A publicity shot for North By Northwest (1959)
October 20th:
Listen up!The day is here! Officially start my second job...proper! (I do use ! a lot!!)
October 21st:
Another film release, the fourth of the month...The Awful Truth (1937), Cary Grant's 29th full length feature film.
October 22nd:
Second day of training...on the road again!
October 23rd:
Day off today, and no matter how hard I am going to try, I think I might get wet!This post had 475 views and 116 likes!!
October 24th:
Today was harder work...Real rain and real sweat!...But real enjoyment too!
Picture from Destination Tokyo (1944).
October 25th:
"All I said was fall back, spring forward! I was merely pointing out that your watch is wrong!"
An extra how in bed sees the end of BST. Picture from North By Northwest (1959).
October 26th:
Standing and looking at a new week ahead...Keep positive, breathe and enjoy the view.
CG pictured with first wife Virginia Cherrill near Hearst Castle.
October 27th:
Well there goes my main job...So long and farewell...See you in March...Maybe!
Had the news today that my cinema is staying closed til March 2021. Picture form The Eagle and The Hawk (1933).
October 28th:
The 5th release of the month...Hot Saturday (1932), Cary Grant's 6th full length feature film.
October 29th:
"Breakfast...done! Packed Lunch...sorted! Hmm...What have I forgotten...That's it...Iron uniform!"
Getting into a new work routine.
Picture from Room For One More (1952)
October 30th:
Put your hand up if you are ready for the weekend!
CG pictured with Alfred Hitchcock on the set of North By Northwest (1959).
October 31st:
Sad news of the passing of Sean Connery, who became the first iconic James Bond after the role was turned down by CG. We born on the same date 38 years apart.
CG pictured with Audrey Hepburn in a publicity shot from Charade (1963).
So...another month gone, ending with the loss of a legend in film. I daren't ask but what is November going to offer up? Sneak preview...National Lockdown No.2!!!!
