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Don't Try This at Home

Mildred's Fatburgers Posted by Beth Daniels on Feb 9, 2015

Good dog. The Cook (1918) There isn't much of a story to this little picture, and many of the bits are lifted whole cloth from the earlier short, The Waiter's Ball (1916), with at least three of the main actors: Rosc read more

If at first you don't succeed...

Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Nov 8, 2014

Two examples of Carole Lombard memorabilia rarities whose initial rarefied price failed to find a buyer are back for a second go-round.First, that reverent, Easter-themed oversized (11" x 14") above portrait of Lombard, in fine condition, by Pathe's William E. Thomas from early 1929. It initially wa read more

If You Have To Shoot, Shoot....Don't Blog

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on Jun 26, 2014

The recent passing of actor Eli Wallach prompted a number of tributes to the man on the internet. All of these tributes mentioned Wallach's role as Tuco in THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY. As a matter of fact, GBU was just about the only movie mentioned in most of the posts. In a way, this does Eli W read more

If You Have To Shoot, Shoot....Don't Blog

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on Jun 26, 2014

The recent passing of actor Eli Wallach prompted a number of tributes to the man on the internet. All of these tributes mentioned Wallach's role as Tuco in THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY. As a matter of fact, GBU was just about the only movie mentioned in most of the posts. In a way, this does Eli W read more

Don't Mess With a Civil War Vet (2)

Mildred's Fatburgers Posted by Beth Daniels on Mar 31, 2014

He totally deserved the ticket. Speedy (1928) One of the great things about living in the Washington, DC, metro area, is the abundance of niche film festivals that pop up. Not enough of the classic variety for my taste, but occasionally the themes intersect, as happened for the read more

Don't Mess With a Civil War Vet (1)

Mildred's Fatburgers Posted by Beth Daniels on Mar 31, 2014

He totally deserved the ticket. Speedy (1928) One of the great things about living in the Washington, DC, metro area, is the abundance of niche film festivals that pop up. Not enough of the classic variety for my taste, but occasionally the themes intersect, as happened for the read more

DON'T YOU JUST HATE IT WHEN.......

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Aug 18, 2013

Don't you just hate it when an artist's work is judged by the personal life of the artist? Doesn't it just irk you if someone declares their dislike based upon an artist's  love life, family life or political affiliation? Well, it really bugs me, and here are three of my pet peev read more

Carole: Don't typecast me!

Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jun 28, 2013

"My Man Godfrey" did wonderful things for Carole Lombard. It provided her with an Academy Award nomination for best actress, it lifted her into the top tier of stars, and made her one of the industry's most bankable actresses. But while Lombard no doubt appreciated "Godfrey's" benefits, she was conc read more

Why Don't You...

Café Muscato Posted by Muscato on Apr 15, 2013

...cultivate an enigmatic expression? After all, it was terribly effective on dear Miss Aline MacMahon here.  And her usually so jolly, too... read more

Why Don't You...

Café Muscato Posted by Muscato on Apr 15, 2013

...cultivate an enigmatic expression? After all, it was terribly effective on dear Miss Aline MacMahon here.  And her usually so jolly, too... read more

It's within reach -- don't let up now

Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Mar 27, 2013

As the song goes, the waiting is the hardest part, and so it is for Carole Lombard, as she counts the minutes, the hours in her lavishly comfortable Paramount dressing room. As of midnight (Eastern), with 17 hours to go, Carole has a 30-23 edge over Barbara Stanwyck in the 1930s final of the 2013 Fa read more

Thing I Don't Understand #44

The Jeanette MacDonald Blog Posted by Della Street ™ on Mar 2, 2013

Why do people refuse to believe that Jeanette was an amazing actress? I'm constantly seeing these backhanded compliments, like "She was good, but she wasn't THAT GOOD" in reference to her chemistry with Nelson. Like, shut your mouths. She WAS that good. Jeanette Anna was an amazing actress, and shou read more

Thing I Don't Understand #342

The Jeanette MacDonald Blog Posted by Della Street ™ on Feb 20, 2013

OK, I've decided to tread this topic because I have a genuine curiosity for other people's opinions. I don't particularly care for them, but I have to know a little bit about why I'm not seeing what apparently 70% of people are seeing. Sweethearts. Where is this baby bump you speak of? It's supposed read more

Classic Films in Focus: DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK (1952)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Dec 14, 2012

Marilyn Monroe is best remembered today for her work in musical comedies like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and Some Like It Hot (1959), but the blonde bombshell appeared in darker films, as well, among them the 1952 psychological thriller, Don't Bother to Knock, in which Monroe plays a mentally d read more

Classic Films in Focus: DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK (1952)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Dec 14, 2012

Marilyn Monroe is best remembered today for her work in musical comedies like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and Some Like It Hot (1959), but the blonde bombshell appeared in darker films, as well, among them the 1952 psychological thriller, Don't Bother to Knock, in which Monroe plays a mentally d read more

Classic Films in Focus: DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK (1952)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Dec 14, 2012

Marilyn Monroe is best remembered today for her work in musical comedies like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and Some Like It Hot (1959), but the blonde bombshell appeared in darker films, as well, among them the 1952 psychological thriller, Don't Bother to Knock, in which Monroe plays a mentally d read more

The Man of a Thousand Faces: "Don't step on it, it might be Lon Chaney!"

The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on Oct 31, 2012

The Man of a Thousand Faces: "Don't step on it, it might be Lon Chaney!" "I wanted to remind people that the lowest types of humanity have within them the capacity for extreme self-sacrifice. The dwarfed, misshapen beggar of the streets may have the noblest ideals." (Lon Chaney) “He som read more

The Man of a Thousand Faces: "Don't step on it, it might be Lon Chaney!"

The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on Oct 31, 2012

The Man of a Thousand Faces: "Don't step on it, it might be Lon Chaney!" Labels: Lon Chaney, London After Midnight (1927), silent films, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), The Phantom of the Opera (1925) "I wanted to remind people that the lowest types of humanity have within them read more

Salute Your Shorts: Georgie Price in "Don't Get Nervous" (1929)

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Sep 19, 2012

A Vitaphone short with Georgie Price (1901-64) that includes an appearance at the beginning by Bryan Foy, a longtime producer with Warner Bros. and a member of the performing Foy family. Here is a brief biography of Price. read more

Another Cinematic World Tour post..this time from They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To

All Good Things Posted by monty on Jun 5, 2012

Patti of They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To has posted her contribution to the cinematic world tour blogathon and hers is a beaut. Set on a cruise ship, her film choice is Dangerous Crossing (1953) starring Jeanne Crain and Michael Rennie. Please go to her wonderful blog to check out her terr read more
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