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About Jim Kason
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Expertise
Questions on classic films of the late 30's, 40's and 50's, especially the musicals.

Experience
Started going to films with my parents when I was two,..and when growing up..I usually saw 4 movies a week! I especially loved the musicals.

Education/Credentials
BA in "Speech and Drama" San Jose State Univ. MFA in "Theatre Arts/Acting" tanford Univ.

Awards and Honors
BA MFA

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Jim Kason 
In Category  Classic Film

SubjectDate Asked

what's the name of this movie?9/28/2008
  Q: This movie must have been based in the '40s. The opening scene involves a woman whose husband was ...
  A: I think that the film you're referring to might be The Wald/Krasna production, "The Blue Veil" ...
Name a movie9/27/2008
  Q: I remember watching this movie on PBS 30 or more years ago. First off, this is not "Goodbye Mr ...
  A: This is really not an answer to your question. Because, if the film you're describing is not ...
Classic Movie Name9/26/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you could help me with the name of a movie I saw when I was The movie was about ...
  A: Yes I know the film you're describing. It's "Imitation of Life", released in 1959 in color by ...
Old B&W movie on TV...9/24/2008
  Q: I once watched a movie on television with my mother (B&W, in the late 60's or early 70's on TV, but ...
  A: Yes, I know the film, It's an MGM release from 1950 called "The Next Voice You Hear". ( It's a ...
old cartoon9/22/2008
  Q: There was this old cartoon it was about 10 mins or less. There was a little boy who use to sing and ...
  A: I hope that this is the animated cartoon you're thinking of: It was a "Mel-o-toon" from the 1960's, ...
Ghost in a well9/14/2008
  Q: I am looking for the title of a B&W movie from the 30's to possibly the 50's. The plot included a ...
  A: Sorry to have taken so long to get back to you,...but I think I 've come up with the film you're ...
old film9/13/2008
  Q: can you help me to find the name of an old black and white film. It was about a chinese man who ...
  A: I'm not certain that this is the film you're talking about, because it's in color,...but the plot is ...
aladdin9/6/2008
  Q: There is this very old aladdin movie but im not sure if its called aladdin. All I know is that the ...
  A: I'm pretty sure the film is "The Thief of Bagdad" (which was an Alexander Korda production made in ...
question9/6/2008
  Q: Im looking for a movie about this puppet rabbit and the rabbit is suppose to go to its grandmothers ...
  A: I think you may be referring to the puppet/animated film (originally made for TV) called "Here Comes ...
Please help me find the names of these movies. Thanks!9/4/2008
  Q: "I emailed you about this before, however, I received a response with no answer, perhaps because I ...
  A: ( I never received a question from you before;...it must have gone to one of the other Experts.) ...
Religious Movie Information8/7/2008
  Q: I would like any information you can give me on a religious movie entitled, "The Miracle of ...
  A: The film, "The Miracle of Marcellino" is a VCI Entertainment film from 1955 in B&W. ( I believe it ...
Gift of the Magi7/26/2008
  Q: Who starred in the black & white movie? Late 40's or 50's.
  A: Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I was away for the weekend. I'm pretty sure you're ...
Debbie Renolds Movie7/20/2008
  Q: I remember seeing a movie when I was younger with Debbie Renolds. I'm not sure what it's called and ...
  A: I'm pretty sure that the movie your'e referring to is MGM's 1954 musical "Athena" (in CinemaScope ...
classic movie from approx. 50's era7/4/2008
  Q: "I saw this movie in the mid 80's, that was from the 50's, about a couple who met in wartime Europe, ...
  A: A ray of sunshine just came thru,...and I think I've found the film you're describing. A bit late, ...
The Great Ziegfeld5/10/2008
  Q: Jim! Yep, this is a difficult one. I've just posted the same question as a commentary to the youtube ...
  A: I, too, am "in the theatre" of sorts. Majored in Theatre in college, acted a bit in L.A. and N.Y. ...
The Great Ziegfeld5/9/2008
  Q: I'm currently working on a project about the M-G-M musical and having a little problem with the ...
  A: Just read your interesting question re the "YOU" singer. Checked the number, and can't say I ...
Movie Title5/8/2008
  Q: Jim, I don't remember much about this film. It should have been in the 50's. It was about a volcano ...
  A: You weren't dreaming. The story you describe WAS a film,...in fact,...two films. The first was ...
Classic Film plot; I don't know name.5/2/2008
  Q: I tried to skim through the past questions, so I hope this wasn't already asked! I've been trying to ...
  A: I don't know if this will help at all. I can't seem to think of any other film that would have a ...
this old movie4/8/2008
  Q: Hi i saw an old movie when i was little i can remember it vaguely its about an undercover spy cop ...
  A: I don't think I can give you a definite answer about the title of this film, from what you've ...
Black and white film that Google can't find4/5/2008
  Q: I saw a black-and-white movie on TV a couple years ago and can't remember who's in it or what it's ...
  A: The story-line you've described is almost identical (except for a few differences) to one of my ...
Portrait of an actor4/1/2008
  Q: I have a painting of a portrait of an actor. It is believed to be from about the 50's era. The ...
  A: How interesting about the painting! I'd love to see a photo of it, to see if I can identify who it ...
Classic film4/1/2008
  Q: My wife recalls a movie about a girl who has brothers who are boxers, and there is a tree in ...
  A: The plot you describe doesn't seem to ring a bell with me. I know Jeanne Crain never made a film ...
Yet ANOTHER movie plot lol3/14/2008
  Q: I'm sending you a lot these days! I remember seeing another movie when I was younger. I remember a ...
  A: First, as for your previous question , about the boy who paints , and the father who is also a ...
Movie Plots3/14/2008
  Q: I'm only 24 but I've been watching older movies my whole life and I love musicals. There are a few ...
  A: I think I can help you with all three movies! Plot 1: This has to be the delightful Irving Berlin ...
fred astair boat whistle scene with ginger2/27/2008
  Q: first of all -- thank you very much for the opportunity to ask you a question on this site glad i ...
  A: I love all the old Rogers/Astaire musicals! They made nine of 'em at RKO Studios in the 1930's, ...

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