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At home in comedy, drama, action, mystery, Edward G. Robinson, began his rise to stardom on Broadway, spending 15 productive years working on stage in more than 25 plays. Much of his film-career,  his on-screen persona was that of a “tough-guy”, but Edward G. Robinson’s acting acumen was quite read more

Who would think that a young boxer, the son of a minister, forced out of the British Army (when they found he was only 14 years old), would end up as film-star, receive two Academy Award nominations and go home with one Oscar? “Only in the moves” we would say, yet, that was the beginnings for Victo read more

From b-movies to social-dramas, actioners and comedies Carlo Ponti produced in excess of 150 movies, (more than 20 films with Dino De Laurentiis, as Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica) over the course of his 6-decade career; some not so good, but some were just  absolutely  brilliant! Executive read more

At the age of 11, Rita Moreno began her acting career dubbing voices for Spanish-language versions of American films. She had her debut in 1950’s “So Young So Bad”, her performances always rang true and her ability to dance and sing gave her film-work through the 50’s and ea read more

Who would think that a young boxer, the son of a minister, forced out of the British Army (when they found he was only 14 years old), would end up as film-star, receive two Academy Award nominations and go home with one Oscar? “Only in the moves” we would say, yet, that was the beginnings for Victo read more

From b-movies to social-dramas, actioners and comedies Carlo Ponti produced in excess of 150 movies, (more than 20 films with Dino De Laurentiis, as Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica) over the course of his 6-decade career; some not so good, but some were just  absolutely  brilliant! Executive read more

At the age of 11, Rita Moreno began her acting career dubbing voices for Spanish-language versions of American films. She had her debut in 1950’s “So Young So Bad”, her performances always rang true and her ability to dance and sing gave her film-work through the 50’s and ea read more

Collins began his, what some would call “a solid career”, on Broadway, (The Blue Bandanna, 1924; Conscience, 1924; Eve’s Leaves, 1925; Bridge of Distances,1925;  The Donovan Affair, 1926; On Call, 1928; A Strong Man’s House, 1929 and Paging Danger, 1931) he worked on a series of short films read more

Collins began his, what some would call “a solid career”, on Broadway, (The Blue Bandanna, 1924; Conscience, 1924; Eve’s Leaves, 1925; Bridge of Distances,1925;  The Donovan Affair, 1926; On Call, 1928; A Strong Man’s House, 1929 and Paging Danger, 1931) he worked on a series of short films read more

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A truly recognizable voice, with so many rumblings, valleys and caverns, his sound is immediately attached to that well-worn, larger than life face. With booming tones and a huge lung capacity, Crawford was admirably suited for the stage, he appeared in London at the Adelphi Theatre in She Loves read more

Leading man ability from the beginning of his career, a powerful resume, with few bad choices by the cleft-chin-one. He  received  three Academy Award nominations for Champion in 49, The Bad and the Beautiful, 52 and Lust for Life in 1956. You could watch a different Douglas movie each night for read more

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Leading man ability from the beginning of his career, a powerful resume, with few bad choices by the cleft-chin-one. He  received  three Academy Award nominations for Champion in 49, The Bad and the Beautiful, 52 and Lust for Life in 1956. You could watch a different Douglas movie each night for read more

A truly recognizable voice, with so many rumblings, valleys and caverns, his sound is immediately attached to that well-worn, larger than life face. With booming tones and a huge lung capacity, Crawford was admirably suited for the stage, he appeared in London at the Adelphi Theatre in She Loves read more

Happy Birthday to film-pioneer Georges Méliès; gone, but definitely not forgotten. Directing 552 movies from 1896-1913. The father of special-effects, the father of science-fiction cinema. The whole of the movie audience owes Mr. Méliès a huge thank you, as well as this celebration of his birthday. read more

Happy Birthday to Writer Ernest Lehman: Executive Suite & Sabrina, 54; The King and I, 56; Sweet Smell of Success, 57; North by Northwest 59, From the Terrace, 60; West Side Story, 61; The Prize, 63; The Sound of Music, 65. A unique talent, and for me his best script was Sweet Smell of Success, read more

Happy Birthday to film-pioneer Georges Méliès; gone, but definitely not forgotten. Directing 552 movies from 1896-1913. The father of special-effects, the father of science-fiction cinema. The whole of the movie audience owes Mr. Méliès a huge thank you, as well as this celebration of his birthday. read more

Happy Birthday to Writer Ernest Lehman: Executive Suite & Sabrina, 54; The King and I, 56; Sweet Smell of Success, 57; North by Northwest 59, From the Terrace, 60; West Side Story, 61; The Prize, 63; The Sound of Music, 65. A unique talent, and for me his best script was Sweet Smell of Success, read more