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I was first introduced to Louise Closser Hale via one of my (many) favorite pre-Codes, Dinner at Eight (1933). She had a small part – playing the cousin of Billie Burke’s flighty hostess – but she was an unforgettable presence, making the most of her limited scenes and imbuing her lines with sardoni read more

  Louise Rainer would have been 105 years today but we lost this shining star on December 30, 2014, in London. “Just as the light of a sun is seen for years to come even after it kindles no flame we will see the Rainer light still bright on the silver-screen and in our homes so keen in read more

  Louise Rainer would have been 105 years today but we lost this shining star on December 30, 2014, in London. “Just as the light of a sun is seen for years to come even after it kindles no flame we will see the Rainer light still bright on the silver-screen and in our homes so keen in read more

  Louise Rainer would have been 105 years today but we lost this shining star on December 30, 2014, in London. “Just as the light of a sun is seen for years to come even after it kindles no flame we will see the Rainer light still bright on the silver-screen and in our homes so keen in read more

Ruth Harriet Louise, self portrait. When one thinks of classic Hollywood glamour photography, there are a select few names that come to mind immediately. George Hurrell and Clarence Sinclair Bull are two of the most recognizable photographers of the era, and their work stands out as an exquisite ca read more

When it was all said and done, it was Greta Garbo standing tall winning The Favorite Silent Actress Tourney by defeating the feisty Louise Brooks by the count of 100-82. This was the most voted on match of the entire tourney with the leads changing hands several times. In fact Louise had a 10 read more

Catherine has got the final match in the favorite silent actress tourney underway. Greta Garbo against Louise Brooks. Winner gets the crown. Here's the link to go cast your vote: http://obscurecinemamagic.wordpress.com/ read more

In the semi-final matches, it was Louise Brooks crushing Clara Bow 30-18 and Greta Garbo doubling up over Norma Shearer 16-8. Setting up a championship match between Louise and Greta to decide the favorite silent actress. Catherine will host that epic match beginning on Sunday. Here's the link read more

  With just 9 movies from 1932 to 1943 Louise Rainer did not find Hollywood a welcoming place. It did not fit into her world-view of life. Yet, she was able to parlay her short film career into something memorable. Acting, that was full of grace and an understated realistic approach that read more

Originally posted on Classic Film Aficionados:   With just 9 movies from 1932 to 1943 Louise Rainer did not find Hollywood a welcoming place. It did not fit into her world-view of life. Yet, she was able to parlay her short film career into something memorable. Acting, that was full of grace and an read more

  Louise Rainer would have been 105 years today but we lost this shining star on December 30, 2014, in London. “Just as the light of a sun is seen for years to come even after it kindles no flame we will see the Rainer light still bright on the silver-screen and in our homes so keen in read more

Classic Film Aficionados   Louise Rainer would have been 105 years today but we lost this shining star on December 30, 2014, in London. “Just as the light of a sun is seen for years to come even after it kindles no flame we will see the Rainer light still bright on the silver-screen and in our read more

  Louise Rainer would have been 105 years today but we lost this shining star on December 30, 2014, in London. “Just as the light of a sun is seen for years to come even after it kindles no flame we will see the Rainer light still bright on the silver-screen and in our homes so keen in read more

Classic Film Aficionados   Louise Rainer would have been 105 years today but we lost this shining star on December 30, 2014, in London. “Just as the light of a sun is seen for years to come even after it kindles no flame we will see the Rainer light still bright on the silver-screen and in our read more

Vilma Bánky, known as “The Hungarian Rhapsody” was a star of the first magnitude; appearing in just 26 movies, yet, her name is written in bold letters over the history of Hollywood and her image should be indelibly pressed into the hearts and minds of film-lovers everywhere. Grace and read more

Originally posted on Classic Film Aficionados: Vilma Bánky, known as“The Hungarian Rhapsody” was a star of the first magnitude; appearing in just 26 movies, yet, her name is written in bold letters over the history of Hollywood and her image should be indelibly pressed into the hearts and minds read more

Classic Film Aficionados Vilma Bánky, known as”The Hungarian Rhapsody” was a star of the first magnitude; appearing in just 26 movies, yet, her name is written in bold letters over the history of Hollywood and her image should be indelibly pressed into the hearts and minds of film-lovers everywhere. read more

Vilma Bánky, known as”The Hungarian Rhapsody” was a star of the first magnitude; appearing in just 26 movies, yet, her name is written in bold letters over the history of Hollywood and her image should be indelibly pressed into the hearts and minds of film-lovers everywhere. Grace and be read more

Vilma Bánky, known as”The Hungarian Rhapsody” was a star of the first magnitude; appearing in just 26 movies, yet, her name is written in bold letters over the history of Hollywood and her image should be indelibly pressed into the hearts and minds of film-lovers everywhere. Grace and be read more

Classic Film Aficionados Vilma Bánky, known as”The Hungarian Rhapsody” was a star of the first magnitude; appearing in just 26 movies, yet, her name is written in bold letters over the history of Hollywood and her image should be indelibly pressed into the hearts and minds of film-lovers everywhere. read more