My movie picks for the week include “Torch Song” starring Joan Crawford.

Because I can’t think of anything to write at the present time I’ll focus this post on some TCM viewing recommendations for the next few days.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Happiness Ahead (1934) starring Dick Powell and Josephine Hutchinson
Torch Song (1953) starring Joan Crawford and Michael Wilding
Gypsy (1962) starring Rosalind Russell and Natalie Wood

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Guys and Dolls (1955) starring Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra

Where the Boys Are (1960) starring Yvette Mimieux and Connie Francis

Gigi (1958) starring Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier and Louis Jourdan

Woman of the Year (1942) starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn

Pillow Talk (1959) starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson

Young Tom Edison (1940) starring Mickey Rooney

The Philadelphia Story (1940) starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 ... DICK POWELL DAY

The King’s Vacation (1933) starring Dick Powell and George Arliss

Twenty Million Sweethearts (1934) starring Dick Powell and Ginger Rogers

Stage Struck (1936) starring Dick Powell and Joan Blondell

Hearts Divided (1936) starring Dick Powell and Marion Davies

If you’ve never seen Joan Crawford in Torch Song, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS MOVIE. The wardrobe, makeup, dialog and musical numbers are so insane and over-the-top — especially Joan in blackface — that the film has managed to achieve cult status. I also think you shouldn’t miss The King’s Vacation for the adorable story, Gypsy for Rosalind Russell’s spectacular performance and Hearts Divided because it stinks.

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I’m pleased to announce that it’s 10:30 a.m. and time for my first nap of the day. Thank you.