tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post8440447480085463642..comments2024-03-26T20:30:14.110-07:00Comments on Cinematic Catharsis: The Talented Mr. RipperBarry P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-92097978619055074532023-10-08T18:33:03.694-07:002023-10-08T18:33:03.694-07:00Now that you've seen him, you'll never uns...Now that you've seen him, you'll never unsee him! Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-25324772907576644982023-10-07T13:26:14.439-07:002023-10-07T13:26:14.439-07:00Just spotted him...Just spotted him...Realweegiemidget Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112425802962283173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-52673460477833274582023-04-11T19:25:20.773-07:002023-04-11T19:25:20.773-07:00Thanks, Michael! I couldn't agree more. His sm...Thanks, Michael! I couldn't agree more. His small roles made a big impact on me. Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-9212292497873442062023-04-11T17:13:12.673-07:002023-04-11T17:13:12.673-07:00Over the years, my appreciation for character acto...Over the years, my appreciation for character actors has really grown. Sure, the leads are important, but a good character actor can make a film. Dick Miller and Michael Ripper are quintessential character actors, not just because they appeared in so many films, because they completely gave themselves to their roles no matter how small. It's nice to see Ripper get a little more recognition. Based on several of the comments, his name needs to get out there more. Enjoyed this one.MichaelWDenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08385982366116957705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-81406006648376191782023-04-03T17:40:45.926-07:002023-04-03T17:40:45.926-07:00Thank you very much! To me, Michael Ripper is sort...Thank you very much! To me, Michael Ripper is sort of the UK's counterpart to Dick Miller: I'm always excited to see him pop up, and he always adds something special to whatever scene is in. I agree with you 100% about Ripper in Captain Clegg. What a brilliant performance. Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-89967898921943245992023-04-03T17:38:40.299-07:002023-04-03T17:38:40.299-07:00Thanks so much, Brian! And thanks for hosting a tr...Thanks so much, Brian! And thanks for hosting a truly exceptional blogathon (hopefully the first of many to come). :) I have yet to see The Mummy's Shroud, but based on everything I've read about it, I need to take a look for Ripper's performance alone!Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-35905638133105256232023-04-03T08:21:37.521-07:002023-04-03T08:21:37.521-07:00I particularly remember Michael Ripper as Cushing&...I particularly remember Michael Ripper as Cushing's sidekick in Captain Clegg, and how he stood out in all his scenes, bringing depth to a seemingly small role. I always love looking out for those reappearing character actors who can change in each film yet always add something new and interesting. Your review makes me want to re-watch all those Hammer films to take note of Ripper again!grandoldmovieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10773085288675763855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-45808056869363867732023-04-02T23:34:21.426-07:002023-04-02T23:34:21.426-07:00Barry, thanks so much for sharing this wonderful t...Barry, thanks so much for sharing this wonderful tribute to Michael Ripper - love that title! Michael is one of a handful of actors who automatically brings a smile to my face when I see him. His role as Mipps in Captain Clegg is indeed a standout in his resume - he is both impish and very canny. He had another substantial role in The Mummy's Shroud (1967), playing the harried assistant to the chief archaeologist. Shroud is perhaps the least well-known and liked of Hammer's mummy series, but Ripper's character is quite sympathetic and he steals the show.Brian Schuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463833554200343247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-19862374782015466222023-04-02T22:28:48.461-07:002023-04-02T22:28:48.461-07:00LOL! Once you see him, you can't miss him. Alt...LOL! Once you see him, you can't miss him. Although he was a fixture at Hammer, he did much, much more... Have fun! ;) Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-49218965376822321852023-04-02T17:44:05.529-07:002023-04-02T17:44:05.529-07:00Um *looks around, whispers* I'm not at all fa...Um *looks around, whispers* I'm not at all familiar with the Talented Mr. Ripper, BUT! I just looked him up on IMDb, and – just like you said – he's had an incredibly varied career. I'll be delving into his filmography, so thanks in advance, Barry.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-23194661474559919812023-04-02T16:12:11.547-07:002023-04-02T16:12:11.547-07:00Thanks for stopping by (and for the kind comments)...Thanks for stopping by (and for the kind comments). I think Ripper is often overlooked because of the sheer volume of roles, and his relatively short screen time, but as you said, he was a dedicated journeyman actor. Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-24227645391090122572023-04-02T16:09:57.540-07:002023-04-02T16:09:57.540-07:00Thank you very much! Your comments remind me that ...Thank you very much! Your comments remind me that I'm long overdue for a rewatch of The Reptile. Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-65874729712659316632023-04-02T13:54:29.482-07:002023-04-02T13:54:29.482-07:00This is certainly a name I recognize, but like oth...This is certainly a name I recognize, but like others who have commented, I wasn't able to identify him with any specific role. After checking his filmography, I realize how many of his films I've seen. It's nice to see a dedicated, journeyman actor getting showcased in an article like this. Thank you for giving this gentleman the credit he deserves!Mike's Movie Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839320118431543221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-13844884022525424582023-04-02T13:32:02.470-07:002023-04-02T13:32:02.470-07:00The ubiquitous Mister Ripper is just wonderful in ...The ubiquitous Mister Ripper is just wonderful in everything I've seen him in. Most notably as the bartender Tom Bailey in The Reptile. He literally out-acted the lead (Ray Barrett) in every scene they shared. Since seeing that, I deliberately started searching for his performances, and he never fails to entertain. Nice article, and thanks! Randall Landershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459066894752870249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-80829404149682487942023-04-02T12:08:20.622-07:002023-04-02T12:08:20.622-07:00Agreed! He's sort of the British counterpart t...Agreed! He's sort of the British counterpart to Dick Miller. Always a welcome presence. Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-924282069634883032023-04-02T12:07:21.122-07:002023-04-02T12:07:21.122-07:00Yep, he was a fixture in Hammer films. Thanks for ...Yep, he was a fixture in Hammer films. Thanks for stopping by!Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-42824969154855014962023-04-02T12:06:04.498-07:002023-04-02T12:06:04.498-07:00Thank you, and agreed! Thank you, and agreed! Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-33266651582186538362023-04-02T12:05:42.708-07:002023-04-02T12:05:42.708-07:00Thanks so much, John! You can't miss him. ;)Thanks so much, John! You can't miss him. ;)Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-85005858955721849122023-04-02T12:03:57.637-07:002023-04-02T12:03:57.637-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Gill. Now, I'm sure yo...Thanks for stopping by, Gill. Now, I'm sure you'll see him everywhere! ;) Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-4942510312016975462023-04-02T11:49:39.227-07:002023-04-02T11:49:39.227-07:00I think for most people Michael Ripper definitely ...I think for most people Michael Ripper definitely comes under the heading of, "I know the face, but I don't recognize his name." Of course, I am sure our fellow Hammer fans recognize his name! He was so brilliant and I am always happy to see him in a film or TV show. Terence Towles Canotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397088843628331615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-21206598268229692972023-04-02T11:11:54.949-07:002023-04-02T11:11:54.949-07:00Ripper. Perfect name for a star of Hammer horror.
...Ripper. Perfect name for a star of Hammer horror.<br /><br />I’ve only seen a tiny handful of Hammer flicks, but if he’s as ubiquitous as you say, I’ve probably seen him.Richhttp://byrichwatson.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-84035210110092328362023-04-02T11:08:22.974-07:002023-04-02T11:08:22.974-07:00Thanks for a great post - he was always worth watc...Thanks for a great post - he was always worth watching, especially in bad films loltom j joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108887693320361796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-2749455907322637022023-04-02T10:00:48.425-07:002023-04-02T10:00:48.425-07:00A short but sweet tribute, Berry!
I confess the n...A short but sweet tribute, Berry! <br />I confess the name Michael ripper meant nothing to me, but I'm sure I've seen him in one of his roles. Probably not his pirate roles though. I will have to pay attention the next time I watch a hammer film! John L. Harmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356443071657836985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-35340580575923151362023-04-02T06:10:01.789-07:002023-04-02T06:10:01.789-07:00Thanks for putting a name to this faceThanks for putting a name to this faceRealweegiemidget Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112425802962283173noreply@blogger.com