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Clyde E. Hopkins, a Heaping Helping of His Hollywood History
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Nov 13, 2015
Clyde E. Hopkins Clyde Emory Hopkins was a man of medium height, of a slender build, light-brown eyes, and by the time he arrived on the celluloid scene his black hair was already receding slightly. Hopkins is another actor whose beginning is not easy to trace; he began on stage,[1] but in wh read more
Clyde E. Hopkins, a Heaping Helping of His Hollywood History
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Nov 13, 2015
Clyde E. Hopkins Clyde Emory Hopkins was a man of medium height, of a slender build, light-brown eyes, and by the time he arrived on the celluloid scene his black hair was already receding slightly. Hopkins is another actor whose beginning is not easy to trace; he began on stage,[1] but in wh read more
Warner Archive: Volume 9 of Forbidden Hollywood
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Nov 13, 2015
It's hard to believe that Warner Archive has just released volume 9 of Forbidden Hollywood, and encouraging that the series still offers high quality films. This time around, the collection has a more sober, socially conscious tone, though since this is the pre-code era, everyone still manages to sq read more
Tab Hunter Talks About Hollywood, Then and Now
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Nov 9, 2015
Tab Hunter is the quintessential 1950s male, but he’ll be the first to tell you those days are dead and gone. An actor who’s worked with such titans of the era – just look at the names mentioned throughout – it was hard not shouting out names to him and hearing his responses. read more
Hollywood + holidays = a new, fun book
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Oct 27, 2015
A happy Halloween from Carole Lombard (got your pumpkins ready? This fall it seems as if pumpkin has replaced bacon as the go-to food additive). It's also a reminder that a book on classic Hollywood's take on varied holidays -- called, appropriately, "Hollywood Celebrates the Holidays, 1920-1970" -- read more
Hollywood + holidays = a new, fun book
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Oct 27, 2015
A happy Halloween from Carole Lombard (got your pumpkins ready? This fall it seems as if pumpkin has replaced bacon as the go-to food additive). It's also a reminder that a book on classic Hollywood's take on varied holidays -- called, appropriately, "Hollywood Celebrates the Holidays, 1920-1970" -- read more
WHAT PRICE HOLLYWOOD? PART TWO
Stardust and Shadows Posted by Terry on Oct 25, 2015
In the first part of this series I took a capsule look at the Studio System with a nod to the use of drugs in order to produce and package the huge amount of product. It was not a complete look as many smaller operations such as PARAMOUNT PICTURES, RKO and the Poverty Row companies such as PRC, and read more
Book Review--The First King of Hollywood: Douglas Fairbanks
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Sep 30, 2015
The First King of Hollywood: The Life of Douglas Fairbanks
Tracey Goessel
2015
Gatsby on a jungle gym.
-Critic Michael Sragow, about Fairbanks
In an epic new biography, pioneering film star Douglas Fairbanks finally gets an in depth exploration of his eventful life. This entertaining book is heavy read more
Old Hollywood Songs: When You Wish Upon a Star
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Sep 29, 2015
Today's song is When You Wish Upon a Star performed by Cliff Edwards as the voice of Jiminy Cricket in Pinocchio (1940).
As part of my series on 1940 in film, I'll be writing about the Academy Award nominated songs of 1940. First up is the Oscar winner, When You Wish Upon a Star from Pinocchio. read more
'Standing' for a Hollywood Pattern
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Sep 26, 2015
In the past, we've frequently discussed Hollywood Pattern, a division of Conde Nast which published dress patterns identified with Carole Lombard and other film stars in the 1930s. Now, another fascinating artifact of the company has come up for auction at eBay.It's a standee, measuring 14" x 22", s read more
'Standing' for a Hollywood Pattern
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Sep 26, 2015
In the past, we've frequently discussed Hollywood Pattern, a division of Conde Nast which published dress patterns identified with Carole Lombard and other film stars in the 1930s. Now, another fascinating artifact of the company has come up for auction at eBay.It's a standee, measuring 14" x 22", s read more
A look at Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 74, days 2 and 3
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Sep 25, 2015
This photo from John Miehle has caused all sorts of controversy among Carole Lombard fans. It's one of a group of items that's part of an auction to be held next week by Profiles in History (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_ssn=profilesinhistoryauctions&hash=item1a054c885a&item=111758051418&_from=R40 read more
A look at Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 74, days 2 and 3
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Sep 25, 2015
This photo from John Miehle has caused all sorts of controversy among Carole Lombard fans. It's one of a group of items that's part of an auction to be held next week by Profiles in History (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_ssn=profilesinhistoryauctions&hash=item1a054c885a&item=111758051418&_from=R40 read more
Hollywood Home Tour - Fredric March
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Sep 24, 2015
It's been awhile since the Hollywood Home Tour bus last passed by any celebrity homes, but Al is here today to introduce you to the latest home you will see :
1065 Ridgedale Drive, Bel-Air
"Hi folks! It's Al here, welcoming you back to the Hollywood Home Tour bus. We're heading away fro read more
A look at Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 74, day 1
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Sep 24, 2015
Yep, that's the familiar image of Carole Lombard holding a farm animal -- but what makes this photo special is that it's autographed by Carole. The inscription: “More power to you Delores in your clever make-up, love Carole.”This 10 1/4" x 13 1/4" pic, from lot 444 and with a starting bid of $400, read more
A look at Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 74, day 1
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Sep 24, 2015
Yep, that's the familiar image of Carole Lombard holding a farm animal -- but what makes this photo special is that it's autographed by Carole. The inscription: “More power to you Delores in your clever make-up, love Carole.”This 10 1/4" x 13 1/4" pic, from lot 444 and with a starting bid of $400, read more
Hollywood Home Tour - Fredric March
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Sep 24, 2015
It's been awhile since the Hollywood Home Tour bus last passed by any celebrity homes, but Al is here today to introduce you to the latest home you will see :
1065 Ridgedale Drive, Bel-Air
"Hi folks! It's Al here, welcoming you back to the Hollywood Home Tour bus. We're heading away fro read more
Hollywood Home Tour - Fredric March
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Sep 24, 2015
It's been awhile since the Hollywood Home Tour bus last passed by any celebrity homes, but Al is here today to introduce you to the latest home you will see :
1065 Ridgedale Drive, Bel-Air
"Hi folks! It's Al here, welcoming you back to the Hollywood Home Tour bus. We're heading away fro read more
History Through Hollywood: Love
The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on Sep 9, 2015
or: How Classic Hollywood Done Me Wrong My sister got married last weekend, and after all the happy dust settled, classic Hollywood wriggled its way into my brain-spotlight as it so often does. Watching my sister with her wonderful husband reminded me of all the classic couples and love stories snug read more
History Through Hollywood: Love
The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on Sep 9, 2015
or: How Classic Hollywood Done Me Wrong My sister got married last weekend, and after all the happy dust settled, classic Hollywood wriggled its way into my brain-spotlight as it so often does. Watching my sister with her wonderful husband reminded me of all the classic couples and love stories snug read more