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Classic Films in Focus: DUMBO (1941)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Dec 2, 2013
Disney classics are probably the one group of “old” movies that many people see even if they aren’t particularly enthusiastic about film. After all, these movies surround us throughout our lives, thanks in part to relentless Disney marketing. They inspire theme park rides and count read more
The Maltese Falcon (1941) – Film-Noir
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Dec 2, 2013
This archetypal film-noir directed by John Huston, stars Humphrey Bogart as the detective Sam Spade. After an initial conversation with a mysterious woman, that same night two men end up dead. As Spade tries to understand what is going on, it puts him in contact with a paranoid little man and anothe read more
Classic Films in Focus: DUMBO (1941)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Dec 2, 2013
Disney classics are probably the one group of “old” movies that many people see even if they aren’t particularly enthusiastic about film. After all, these movies surround us throughout our lives, thanks in part to relentless Disney marketing. They inspire theme park rides and count read more
The Wolf Man ( 1941 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Nov 15, 2013
" Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers at night, may become a wolf when the wolf bane blooms and the autumn moon is bright "
Larry Talbot may not have been a man “pure in heart” but he was a man who certainly didn’t expect to be turned into a howling beast when t read more
The Wolf Man ( 1941 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Nov 15, 2013
" Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers at night, may become a wolf when the wolf bane blooms and the autumn moon is bright "
Larry Talbot may not have been a man “pure in heart” but he was a man who certainly didn’t expect to be turned into a howling beast when t read more
The Wolf Man ( 1941 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Nov 15, 2013
" Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers at night, may become a wolf when the wolf bane blooms and the autumn moon is bright "
Larry Talbot may not have been a man “pure in heart” but he was a man who certainly didn’t expect to be turned into a howling beast when t read more
Suspicion (1941) – Alfred Hitchcock
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 13, 2013
Starring Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine with director Alfred Hitchcock, the film follows a young English woman who marries a charming man. However, he has gained notoriety for gambling and he also has a mysterious side. After telling his wife he is done gambling, he goes to find a job. Through a serie read more
Suspicion (1941) – Alfred Hitchcock
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 13, 2013
Starring Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine with director Alfred Hitchcock, the film follows a young English woman who marries a charming man. However, he has gained notoriety for gambling and he also has a mysterious side. After telling his wife he is done gambling, he goes to find a job. Through a serie read more
Sergeant York (1941)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 11, 2013
Starring a wonderful cast including Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, and Joan Leslie with director Howard Hawks, this is a feel-good film. Alvin C. York (Cooper) lives in a small town in Tennessee where he works hard but also drinks a lot. Over time however he becomes a devout Christian and falls for a read more
Sergeant York (1941)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 11, 2013
Starring a wonderful cast including Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, and Joan Leslie with director Howard Hawks, this is a feel-good film. Alvin C. York (Cooper) lives in a small town in Tennessee where he works hard but also drinks a lot. Over time however he becomes a devout Christian and falls for a read more
Ladies in Retirement ( 1941 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Oct 17, 2013
Within a secluded cottage on the desolate foggy English moors, Ellen Creed, a paid companion to the wealthy retired stage actress Leonora Fiske, enjoys a life of comfort and peaceful quiet until distress stirs within her one day when she receives a letter notifying her that her two mentally deranged read more
Ladies in Retirement ( 1941 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Oct 17, 2013
Within a secluded cottage on the desolate foggy English moors, Ellen Creed, a paid companion to the wealthy retired stage actress Leonora Fiske, enjoys a life of comfort and peaceful quiet until distress stirs within her one day when she receives a letter notifying her that her two mentally deranged read more
Ladies in Retirement ( 1941 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Oct 17, 2013
Within a secluded cottage on the desolate foggy English moors, Ellen Creed, a paid companion to the wealthy retired stage actress Leonora Fiske, enjoys a life of comfort and peaceful quiet until distress stirs within her one day when she receives a letter notifying her that her two mentally deranged read more
You’re Out of Luck (1941)
Noirish Posted by John Grant on Oct 9, 2013
JUST A REMINDER THAT ALL MATERIAL ON THIS SITE IS COPYRIGHT US / 58 minutes / bw / Monogram Dir: Howard Bretherton Pr: Lindsley Parsons Scr: Edmund Kelso (i.e., Edmond Kelso) Cine: Fred Jackman Jr. Cast: Frankie Darro, Kay Sutton, Mantan Moreland, Vicki Lester (i.e., Vickie Lester), Richard Bond, Ja read more
The Wolf Man (1941)–Episode 8
The Old Movie House Posted by Tom on Oct 6, 2013
Larry prepares for his second transformation which comes far too swiftly for Larry’s liking. He changes, blunders about the woods, but without fulfilling his primary task which is to kill someone. While tromping about he walks into a leg hold trap. The teeth on the trap are meant to cause excr read more
The Wolf Man (1941)–Episode 7
The Old Movie House Posted by Tom on Oct 2, 2013
When we left Larry Talbot he was in the midst of his first transformation from human to wolf. Right now he is on his first prowl hoping to kill someone. I strongly suspect some the anger that we see on the screen is directed at or at least instigated by makeup man Jack Pierce. Having all that Yak ha read more
The Wolf Man (1941)–Episode 6
The Old Movie House Posted by Tom on Sep 28, 2013
Jenny's mom is hurting. Her daughter has just died. And she’s going to make sure everybody in the town knows she’s hurting. But she’s not above making a little trouble along the way. She and her cronies charge into Conliffes Antique store to harangue Gwen’s father, and more o read more
The Wolf Man (1941)–Episode 5
The Old Movie House Posted by Tom on Sep 23, 2013
A local man comes into the house, almost knocking Maleva over, and announces what we already know – Jenny is dead, pushing up daisies, taking a dirt nap, snuffed it, kicked the bucket, etc. This really attracts the attention of Sir John and Capt. Montford. These two put on a display of typical read more
Secret Evidence (1941)
Noirish Posted by John Grant on Sep 18, 2013
US / 63 minutes / bw / PRC Dir: William Nigh Pr: E.B. Derr Scr: Brenda Cline Story: Edward Bennett Cine: Arthur Martinelli Cast: Marjorie Reynolds, Charles Quigley, Ward McTaggart, Howard Masters, Bob White, Kenneth Harlan, Donald Curtis, Charles Phipps, Dorothy Vaughan, Bud Buster, Kitty McHugh, Bo read more
The Wolf Man (1941)–Episode 3
The Old Movie House Posted by Tom on Sep 17, 2013
Larry surveys the kingdom he one day will rule. Ok, he won’t rule it like a king. He’ll just be one of the most important people in that particular neck of the woods. At first the image is a bit out of focus. Then he zeros in on a young ladies bedroom/dressing room. I must admit the woma read more