Movies
Freddie Bartholomew, child star whose portrayal of curly-haired English boys in “David Copperfield” and “Little Lord Fauntleroy” was held up as a standard of proper behavior to a generation of youngsters, has died.
Jan. 25, 1992
The Times obituary “Freddie Bartholomew: Child Film Star” (Section A, Jan. 25) stated that he had never acted in films as an adult, just after I had seen him as a comic young clergyman, age 27, in “St.
Feb. 8, 1992
Few releases in MGM/UA’s growing catalogue of double bills are more ingratiating than the new “Judy Garland Double Feature” ($60), offering the delightful pre-”Oz” Judy. 1937’s “Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry” marks her first, but definitely not last, pairing with the exuberant young Mickey Rooney, and “Listen, Darling,” a 1938 romp with Freddie Bartholomew, Mary Astor and Walter Pidgeon, showcases an emerging, energetic talent.
March 18, 1994
Entertainment & Arts
David Copperfield (Cinemax Monday at 11:30 a.m.)
Dec. 22, 1991
“Captains Courageous,” Sunday’s new Family Channel offering adapted from Rudyard Kipling’s novel, is a splendid coming-of-age adventure on the high seas.
April 20, 1996
Geena Davis and Samuel L.
Aug. 25, 2001
Captains Courageous (Channel 5 Sunday at 3 p.m.), Victor Fleming’s 1937 Kipling sea saga, with Spencer Tracy teaching spoiled-rotten Freddie Bartholomew the ropes, is one of our favorites.
Aug. 6, 1989
Old movies are marinated in memory for anyone over the age of 3, and clips from the movies, whether they were good or bad in their time, have a piquancy that never loses its power to mist the eyes or tighten the throat.
Dec. 2, 1989
Director George Cukor’s 1935 adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “David Copperfield” is sparked by a wealth of memorable performances and old-fashioned Hollywood glamour.
Sept. 6, 1990
Archives
At 93, Frances Knigge Bishop was still at it.
Feb. 13, 2000