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The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek (1944)

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Aug 10, 2013

I’m always excited when Warner Archive puts out a classic considered to be a must-see and, usually retailing for over 30 bucks on DVD/Blu-ray.  While The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek definitely deserves that type of full-court press, Warner Archive’s recent DVD release will certainly read more

Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Barbara Stanwyck – The Miracle Woman

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on Jul 30, 2012

Back with another edition of Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Knocking them back two books at a time (I doubt this will last long).  It should be interesting to see if the lovely Natalie of In the Mood  reads this as she is a huge fan of the actress in question today.  Barbara Stanwyck: The Miracle Woman read more

The Miracle Woman (1931) (1)

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Jun 7, 2012

Florence preaches to the large crowd that has come to see her “miracles” performed. (Image via visibleartifacts.blogspot.com) Florence Fallon (Barbara Stanwyck) is a girl in mourning. She has recently lost her father, who was a preacher for many years at a local church. Soon before his d read more

Book Review-- Barbara Stanwyck: The Miracle Woman

Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 6, 2012

Barbara Stanwyck: The Miracle Woman By Dan Callahan University Press of Mississippi 2012 Barbara Stanwyck: The Miracle Woman is more a critical review of Stanwyck’s career than a traditional biography. This is an appropriate choice, because the woman lived to work. Author Dan Callahan demonst read more

The Miracle Water (1914, Eleuterio Rodolfi)

The Stop Button Posted by on Jan 5, 2012

The Miracle Water is so exceptionally confusing–and it’s only ten minutes–I wonder if something had been lost or if the theaters handed out a plot summary. In fact, it’s so confounding, I read some descriptions online and they characterize the film as family friendly fare. A read more

Silence in Sound: The Power of “Johnny Belinda” and “The Miracle Worker”

Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 21, 2011

When the silent era finally gave way to talkies in 1927, an art form was lost–the art of meaningful expression without words. When we look at the films of the great silent stars, for example those of Clara Bow, Norma Talmadge, or Lillian Gish, we see a wholly separate kind of film, one wher read more

The Miracle Woman (Frank Capra, 1931)

Movie Classics Posted by Judy on Jul 9, 2011

Actress Barbara Stanwyck is probably best-known for her roles in films noir like Double Indemnity, where she plays a cold-hearted femme fatale. But, great as she undoubtedly is in this kind of part, I tend to prefer her earlier films when she plays characters with more warmth – as she does in  read more

The Miracle Worker (1962)

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001

Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke in The Miracle Worker (1962) It seemed like an impossible task. How does one teach a young girl who is blind, deaf, and mute how to communicate with the world? It would take a teacher of great strength who would persist against all odds. It would take a miracle worker. read more

The Miracle Worker (1962)

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001

Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke in The Miracle Worker (1962) It seemed like an impossible task. How does one teach a young girl who is blind, deaf, and mute how to communicate with the world? It would take a teacher of great strength who would persist against all odds. It would take a miracle worker. read more

The Miracle Woman (1931)

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001

"Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep's clothing..." Barbara Stanwyck stars in The Miracle Woman (1931) as Florence Fallon, the daughter of a preacher. Her father dies of heartbreak when his parish replaced him with a younger man. The disillusioned Florence lashes out at the parish. read more

On honoring my father's wishes and The Miracle of the Bells (1948)

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001

Timing is everything. My father passed away in August and since that time I have been in charge of his settling his affairs. Recently I took a day off to get a few errands done including delivering my parents' tax forms and paperwork to their lawyer. He's been in the business for 52 years and still read more

The Miracle of the Bells (1948)

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001

Timing is everything. My father passed away in August and since that time I have been in charge of his settling his affairs. Recently I took a day off to get a few errands done including delivering my parents' tax forms and paperwork to their lawyer. He's been in the business for 52 years and still read more

A Mulher Miraculosa (1931) / The Miracle Woman (1931)

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Nov 30, -0001

A Mulher Miraculosa (1931) / The Miracle Woman (1931) Nas últimas semanas, minhas noites de domingo têm sido dedicadas ao reboot de “Perry Mason” exibido na HBO. Embora Mason seja um personagem conhecido e o protagonista da série, desde o começo a personagem que me chamou a atenção read more

O Homem Miraculoso (1919) / The Miracle Man (1919)

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Nov 30, -0001

O Homem Miraculoso (1919) / The Miracle Man (1919) TRADUÇÃO EM PORTUGUÊS EM BREVE! “The Miracle Man” is a lost film. No, no copies of it have been found so far. No, I haven’t found some reels in my attic – the most exciting thing I’ve found recently in my atti read more

The Miracle Woman (1931)

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001

"Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep's clothing..." Barbara Stanwyck stars in The Miracle Woman (1931) as Florence Fallon, the daughter of a preacher. Her father dies of heartbreak when his parish replaced him with a younger man. The disillusioned Florence lashes out at the parish. read more
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