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I usually don’t post on Saturdays, but as the legendary Sterling Hayden was born 100 years ago today, I couldn’t not post. Timothy appeared in three films with him: Hellgate (1952), Crime Wave (1954) and The Killing (1956), getting a chance to really interact with him only in the latter read more

I usually don’t post on Saturdays, but as the legendary Sterling Hayden was born 100 years ago today, I couldn’t not post. Timothy appeared in three films with him: Hellgate (1952), Crime Wave (1954) and The Killing (1956), getting a chance to really interact with him only in the latter read more

Sir Michael Caine turns 83 today. That’s pretty impressive. Here he is getting the business from Timothy and Don Calfa in the amiable detective homage Peeper (1976). He’s got a Twitter account. Whattaya know? Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting usi read more

Sir Michael Caine turns 83 today. That’s pretty impressive. Here he is getting the business from Timothy and Don Calfa in the amiable detective homage Peeper (1976). He’s got a Twitter account. Whattaya know? Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting usi read more

Franchot was born on this day in 1905. It's hard to believe that he would be 111 years old. Even though I was born years after his death, I always think of Franchot as someone who hasn't been gone that long. I suppose it is because he comes across as so lively and in-the-moment in his work. He also read more

Under Two Flags (1936)  Happy Birthday, Ronald Colman! 2/9/2016 0 Comments   I did a review of the fantastic Foreign Legion film WE'RE IN THE LEGION NOW (HERE) a while back,  and it was so fun that I thought read more

Under Two Flags (1936)  Happy Birthday, Ronald Colman! 2/9/2016 2 Comments   I did a review of the fantastic Foreign Legion film WE'RE IN THE LEGION NOW (HERE) a while back,  and it was so fun that I thought read more

In Celebration of February Classic Movie Birthdays! Yes, it’s February, so in honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re showing some Classic Movie Love with our February Classic Movie Birthday Calendar. Lots of fabulous birthdays this month including legends Clark Gable, James Dean, John Bar read more

One of my go-to films for a healthy dose of romance, glamour, and intrigue is the 1936 film The Unguarded Hour. It was the first Franchot Tone DVD I ever purchased and stars my other favorite screen star (not to mention a lady who inspires me greatly) Loretta Young. Like Franchot, Loretta always imp read more

The Loretta Young Birthday Blogathon Is Here! January 3, 2016January 6, 2016 / The Cinema Dilettante Welcome, bloggers and readers, to our very first Loretta Young Birthday Blogathon, hosted by myself, Now Voyaging, and the Young Sisters Appreciation Group, on F read more

The Loretta Young Birthday Blogathon is almost here! December 28, 2015December 28, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante There is still a little time and a lot of films to choose from, if you’d like to participate in the first Loretta Young Birthday Blogathon, host read more

Others may love Irene Dunne for her skill with pathos: I Remember Mama, Love Affair. Fair enough: the woman sure could summon convincing tears. But for me, Dunne admiration is all about the comedy. Not the frantically paced Theodora Goes Wild, but those sophisticated films that beautifully negotiat read more

Others may love Irene Dunne for her skill with pathos: I Remember Mama, Love Affair. Fair enough: the woman sure could summon convincing tears. But for me, Dunne admiration is all about the comedy. Not the frantically paced Theodora Goes Wild, but those sophisticated films that beautifully negotiat read more

Announcing The Loretta Young Birthday Blogathon! November 15, 2015December 28, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante Get those typing fingers ready, kids, because the Loretta Young Birthday Blogathon is right around the corner! Can you believe how close 2016 is?! The Spe 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

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

Today marks the 98th anniversary of the birth of Joan Fontaine, the famed actress who is primarily remembered for her indelible performance in the Alfred Hitchcock classic Rebecca, and for being the sister of Olivia De Havilland, one of the last surviving stars from the golden age of Hollywood. Jo read more

“Whatever you write about me, don’t make it sad.” – Rita Hayworth In honor of the Love Goddess’s birthday, I won’t write about her tempestuous love life, her sad past/final years, or her scorching appearance onscreen. I’ll keep it simple: Rita Hayworth is one of the most read more

“Whatever you write about me, don’t make it sad.” – Rita Hayworth In honor of the Love Goddess’s birthday, I won’t write about her tempestuous love life, her sad past/final years, or her scorching appearance onscreen. I’ll keep it simple: Rita Hayworth is one of the most read more