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Review of GEORGE HURRELL’S HOLLYWOOD: GLAMOUR PORTRAITS 1925-1992 Coming Soon
Backlots Posted by Lara on Nov 7, 2013
Yesterday afternoon I received a copy of this beautiful book in the mail, and I haven’t been able to put it down since. With a release slated for next week, George Hurrell’s Hollywood: Glamour Portraits 1925-1992 is a gigantic book packed full of magnificent photos from this legendary read more
HAMMER GLAMOUR BABES, BRITISH HORROR STARS, DARTH VADER AND EMILY BOOTH – TOGETHER IN ONE FANGTASTIC SHOW!
Classic Horror Campaign Posted by Richard on Oct 30, 2013
The UK’s longest-running film fair and convention plays host to a bevy of British horror beauties when the London Film Memorabilia Convention takes over Westminster’s Central Hall for the day on Saturday 9th November! Now in it’s 40th year, the convention presents dealers from all read more
Survey some glamour for Lombard
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on May 31, 2013
We're well aware of how Carole Lombard so magnificently conveyed glamour. Now, here's your chance to prove it to the world.A Yahoo group, "Glamour Girl Survey" (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/glamourgirlsurvey/), is conducting its 24th all-time glamour girl tournament; there are 25 contestants in thi read more
Carole Lombard Glamour Collection: True Confession (1937)
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on May 29, 2013
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During my week of illness in March, my mom snagged me a copy of “Carole Lombard – The Glamour Collection” DVD set from the library. Throughout this month I’ve been sharing reviews of all of the films in the set. This is the final review in the series!
**THE read more
Carole Lombard Glamour Collection: The Princess Comes Across (1936)
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on May 23, 2013
Throughout the month I’ve been reviewing films from Carole Lombard – The Glamour Collection DVD set. This is the fifth of six films in the set.
An American woman (Carole Lombard) masquerading as a Swedish princess with Hollywood hopes boards an ocean liner, fooling everyone on board into read more
Carole Lombard Glamour Collection: Love Before Breakfast (1936)
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on May 19, 2013
Kay Colby (Carole Lombard) is a rich New Yorker torn between two men. Bill Wadsworth (Cesar Romero) is Kay’s fiance, but Scott Miller (Preston Foster) also has a thing for her.
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In order to eliminate the competition, Scott decides to buy out the company that Bill works for read more
Carole Lombard Glamour Collection: Man of the World (1931)
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on May 13, 2013
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Jimmie Powers (William Powell) was once a reporter with a budding career, but after a scandal he found himself unable to find work in the United States. Now living in Paris, Jimmie goes by “Michael Trevor” and runs a sleazy newspaper, writing about the wealthy American read more
Carole Lombard Glamour Collection: We’re Not Dressing (1934)
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on May 8, 2013
Doris Worthington (Carole Lombard) is a beautiful, wealthy woman traveling through the Pacific on a yacht.
When there’s an accident and the yacht sinks, Doris manages to make her way to an island closeby with the help of Stephen Jones (Bing Crosby). Stephen is a sailor and a singer, and luckil read more
Carole Lombard Glamour Collection: Hands Across the Table (1935)
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on May 3, 2013
Throughout the month of May I’ll be sharing reviews of the films featured in the Carole Lombard Glamour collection DVD set. This is the first review in the series.
Regi Allen (Carole Lombard) is a hotel manicurist with dreams of finding a rich husband so she can finally get out of the poverty read more
This movie is part of the Carole Lombard Glamour DVD Collection: Man of the World (1931).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Mar 21, 2013
Man of the World (1931). Directed by Richard Wallace. Cast: William Powell, Carole Lombard, Wynne Gibson, Lawrence Gray. This was the first of three movies that Powell and Lombard made together. They met on the set and married the same year the movie was released.
Michael Trevor, began his read more
Beauty and glamour from a 'baseball guy'
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jan 11, 2013
Among the many things I enjoy about perusing for Carole Lombard memorabilia on eBay is seeing the names of the various vendors, and one recently brought a smile to me -- "baseballguy1." I'm a baseball guy, too (delighted to see my beloved Washington Nationals retain slugging first baseman Adam LaRoc read more
Hammer's Glamour Girls Invade London!
Classic Horror Campaign Posted by Richard on Nov 1, 2012
Hallowe’en maybe over for another year but horror fans are in for a treat on Saturday November 10th (10am – 4pm) when a bevy of Hammer Horror beauties invade the London Film Memorabilia Convention at Central Hall, Westminster. Leading the pack is iconic Queen of British Horror Barbara Shelley (Villa read more
Some glamour, Lombard style
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Oct 10, 2012
Two delightful photos of Carole Lombard from the early 1930s highlight the latest Lombard goodies available via eBay. We'll start with this stunning portrait, made by Paramount to promote "No Man Of Her Own":This one also has a snipe on the back:Can't read it? Here's what it says:NEW LINES FOR EVENI read more
HAMMER GLAMOUR TAKES ON 007!
Classic Horror Campaign Posted by Richard on Sep 13, 2012
Fans of classic horror are in for a rare treat at the next London Film Memorabilia Convention taking place at Central Hall, Westminster on Saturday 22nd September. Although this month’s event is ostensibly a celebration of all things James Bond, Hammer horror star Yvonne Romain (Curse of the W read more
Out & About--Old Hollywood Glamour from Los Angeles' Mon Atelier
GlamAmor Posted by on Aug 29, 2012
For those of us who love the style of the Golden Age of Hollywood, our imaginations run wild at the thought of the studios' costume design departments. Designing giants such as Adrian and Helen Rose at MGM and Travis Banton and Edith Head at Paramount had lavish salons where they saw thei read more
Get your minimum daily dose of glamour...
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jul 7, 2012
...such as Carole Lombard in Paramount p1202-690, taken in 1934. Where's the source of this nourishing beauty? From Paris, down under. No, that's not a geographic error, but a reference to an Australian model, photographer and Internet personality named David Paris (http://www.davidparis.com.au).Par read more
App Review: Glamour of the Gods
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jul 5, 2012
Glamour of the Gods
MAPP Editions on Itunes
2012
Lately it's been driving me crazy to see all these interesting iPad apps come out and not to be able to access them. You see, I am iPadless.
Anyway, I finally got my hands on a loaner, so I could try out the marvelous Glamour of the Gods app. read more
Five Fangtastic Facts About Hammer Glamour Icon Valerie Leon!
Classic Horror Campaign Posted by Richard on Jun 26, 2012
Fans of classic horror films will love the next London Film Memorabilia Convention with its mix of dealers from all over the world specialising in vintage and modern film and television memorabilia – film stills, monster magazines, rare dvds, movie posters, autographs and more! There will also read more
'How is this for sex and glamour?'
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Apr 17, 2012
Here's an interesting discovery -- a previously unseen Carole Lombard p1202 portrait that was used as a fan magazine cover. Or so we think. (We'll explain shortly.) First, the photo, p1202-681: A stunning shot of Carole mulling things over while showing off her polished nails and jeweled left hand a read more
Harlow in Hollywood: The Blonde Bombshell in the Glamour Capital 1928-1937
Sittin' on a Backyard Fence Posted by Jill Blake on Jan 31, 2012
Jean Harlow epitomizes the essence of old Hollywood glamour and stardom. Although she died young, she has an immortal presence that has lasted for over 70 years. Perhaps it’s because we never saw her grow old. Her youthfulness, beauty, and sexuality are all perfectly preserved as if she were read more