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Born Christmas Day of 1899, Humphrey DeForest Bogart made 8 appearances on Broadway before his first role in film came in 1928 in short film called “The Dancing Town”; it would be two years more before Bogart would make his first feature film.  His was a stalwart career, full of envious r read more

Born Christmas Day of 1899, Humphrey DeForest Bogart made 8 appearances on Broadway before his first role in film came in 1928 in short film called “The Dancing Town”; it would be two years more before Bogart would make his first feature film.  His was a stalwart career, full of envious r read more

December 9, 2016:  the day that we all say HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY to that master of fiery intensity, that possessor of mega-talent, the one who wears that cleft chin so well: Kirk Douglas! Join us in celebrating the centennial of this legendary, first-rate actor by diving into some great posts all abo read more

The beautiful and talented Gene Tierney was born on November 19, 1920. We remember her today. “I dated dozens of men, had fun with all, made commitments to none.” “I approached everything, my job, my romances, my family, with intensity.” “The word actress has always read more

Intense. Manly. Powerful. Talented. And let’s not forget that distinctive cleft chin!                   I’m talking about none other than Kirk Douglas, who will be celebrating his 100th birthday on December 9, 2016! In his honor, Shadows and Satin is read more

Teresa Wright LIFE Magazine, July 20, 1942 This brief biography is only a highlight of Ms. Wright’s fabulous career, I will not go in depth regarding those points that are best known, but instead will attempt to bring attention to those lesser recognized facts of her glorious stage, television read more

Teresa Wright LIFE Magazine, July 20, 1942 This brief biography is only a highlight of Ms. Wright’s fabulous career, I will not go in depth regarding those points that are best known, but instead will attempt to bring attention to those lesser recognized facts of her glorious stage, television read more

This just in from Michelle Morgan:"The books have arrived in the warehouse and publisher's office! This means that UK bookshops will start to receive them very soon. Overseas fans can still order them though, from Amazon and The Book Depository, etc. Happy Birthday to Carole, and Happy Publication d read more

This just in from Michelle Morgan:"The books have arrived in the warehouse and publisher's office! This means that UK bookshops will start to receive them very soon. Overseas fans can still order them though, from Amazon and The Book Depository, etc. Happy Birthday to Carole, and Happy Publication d read more

For the 108th anniversary of her birth on Thursday, Turner Classic Movies is multiplying Carole Lombard by five. That's right -- five films of hers will be shown during the day, and it's a good collection, focusing on the last few years of her career.Things begin at 6:30 a.m. (Eastern) with 1937's " read more

For the 108th anniversary of her birth on Thursday, Turner Classic Movies is multiplying Carole Lombard by five. That's right -- five films of hers will be shown during the day, and it's a good collection, focusing on the last few years of her career.Things begin at 6:30 a.m. (Eastern) with 1937's " read more

Happy birthday, The Old Hollywood Garden! On September 5, 2016 By CarolIn Uncategorized I can’t believe it’s been a year since I started this blog! This has been so awesome, I can’t even tell you! I’ve been a movie lover for so l read more

As of a few minutes ago, I turned 61. I find that hard to believe.Not because I've lived the type of life that would make reaching that milestone an improbability; I'm hardly the daredevil sort. And I can't claim to be in the usual condition to celebrate, not what with all that's gone on during 2016 read more

As of a few minutes ago, I turned 61. I find that hard to believe.Not because I've lived the type of life that would make reaching that milestone an improbability; I'm hardly the daredevil sort. And I can't claim to be in the usual condition to celebrate, not what with all that's gone on during 2016 read more

Government Girl (1943) is a vastly underrated and little known Olivia movie that is fun to watch.  Olivia plays Elizabeth "Smokey" Allard, a Washington secretary who knows the ins and outs of Washington DC as war is ongoing and weapons must be made. Also the housing shortage is in full aff read more

Happy Birthday, Olivia de Havilland...100 years young! Olivia de Havilland (1916) turns 100 today. Not only is de Havilland the last surviving cast member of Gone with the Wind (1939), but she’s also one of the last links to Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her career in Hollywood started in read more

Birthday boy! On May 20, 2016 By CarolIn Uncategorized One of my favorite actors and the one I genuinely believe to be THE greatest of all time. Happy Birthday Jimmy Stewart and thank you❤ Share this:TwitterFacebookGoogleLi read more

It is that happy time of year again when we celebrate the birthdate of one of Mommy and Gavin's favourite singers, Bing Crosby.  This year we reach back to the 1938 Paramount release, Sing, You Sinners.  The National Board of Review placed this comedy/drama/musical among its Top Ten Films read more

Birthday wishes On April 5, 2016April 5, 2016 By Carol   Happy Birthday to Bette Davis, Spencer Tracy, Gregory Peck, Melvyn Douglas and Walter Huston. What a great day for celebrity birthdays! I love April 5th. It read more

Today (April 5) marks what would have been Gregory Peck‘s 100th birthday. The epitome of the strong, silent type, Peck starred in some of cinema’s most important films, and his stately presence and quiet charm made him an icon of the Silver Screen. To celebrate his centenary, here are so read more