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Keaton White House Update: Buster Struggles; The First Lady as Fashionista: #6 in a Series of 7
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Jan 1, 2011
"This job has really aged me."
While poor President Buster continued to be hounded from the left, right, center and rear, First Lady Brown eyes captured the imagination of the American and worldwide fashion scene.
Buster "bet the ranch" and his political future on three new projects to re read more
Norma Desmond's News Year's Eve Celebration: Chapter 1 in "The Norma Desmond Chronicles"
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Dec 25, 2010
Norma has been sprung from the "place" where she had to go for a little meds-adjustment just in time for New Year's Eve! No Joe Gillis rejections this year - just Norma, Max and her true friends. Look how Hollywood has rallied around her!
This is a big night for Norma. She has waxed the tile floor read more
A Kiss Under the Mistletoe
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Dec 18, 2010
A Holiday Kiss Under the Mistletoe From Some of our Favorites!
Rudy & Vilma
Cary & Ingrid
Clark & Viv
Bogey & Bacall
Garbo & Lew
Charlie & The Kid
Fay & Gary
Rita & Gene
Audrey & Greg
Lana & John
Natalie & James
Marilyn & read more
FlickChick's Holiday Party
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Dec 10, 2010
'Twas 2 weeks before Christmas in the Land of La La; When FlickChick decided to host a Holiday gala.The guests were chosen with the greatest of care;From Paramount, Warners, Metro Goldwyn & Mayer
FlickChick's parties were renowned in the town;
Not one shining star would dare turn her down. read more
Buster Meets the Media (and the Honeymoon is Over) - #5 of a Series of 7
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Dec 6, 2010
President Buster had an especially bruising week as he held his first press conference and made the rounds to various "news" stations. (For those who have been out of the country, Buster Keaton defeated Charlie Chaplin for President. He has been sworn in, picked a cabinet made up of some famous face read more
Douglas Fairbanks: The Greatest Romantic
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Dec 1, 2010
When we consider the word "romance" or "romantic" we usually think of romantic, sexual love. In the silent era, the great romantic male lovers were Valentino, Gilbert and other smoldering latin lover types. We usually don't think of Douglas Fairbanks, high-spirited, happy-go-lucky adventurer, read more
Buster and Brown Eyes Move into the White House
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Nov 26, 2010
The big day has arrived! President Buster and his blushing bride, Brown Eyes, finally take occupancy of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (check older posts to see how this happened!).
As you can imagine, both were extremely excited, proud and honored to be the latest residents of the White House. Here's an read more
Mary Pickford's Advice to the Stars of Today
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Nov 19, 2010
Dear Stars:
You may or may not be aware that I was the first REAL Movie Star (there were those few who technically came before me, but their fame and careers paled next to mine). As such, I take my position very seriously and consider it my sacred duty to watch over all of the Stars. Think read more
Team Ass-Backwards - Part II
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Nov 12, 2010
As President-elect Buster prepares to take office, he is pleased to announce the rest of the members of his cabinet - Team Ass-Backwards!
(A brief recap for those who have been out of the country: Buster Keaton defeated Charlie Chaplin in a very close Presidential election. Presiden read more
Star Transformations: This Does not JUST Happen!
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Nov 5, 2010
Sometimes - a lot of times - most times - okay, all the time - when I look in the mirror I get very downhearted. It seems as though it takes a lot of product and effort to get me together to face the world and the results are not very encouraging. No matter how hard I try, I never look lik read more
President-Elect Keaton Unveils His Cabinet: Welcome Team ASS-Backwards ! (Part I)
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 29, 2010
President-Elect Keaton, or Buster as he prefers to be called, has named one half of his cabinet. "I am proud to introduce the first members of Team ASS-Backwards (short for America's Simple Solutions-Backwards) to the nation. Together I know we can get America back on the right track!"
Here a read more
Stars Who Scare Me! A Halloween Tribute
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 23, 2010
I love the stars, I really do, but there are those few who have always scared me. There is something about them that starts the negative vibes vibrating. This is not a comment on their dramatic skills or their star status. I realize that they have many fans and I do not disparage them. But, fo read more
President-Elect Keaton's 5-Point Program to Save America!
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 15, 2010
President-Elect Keaton would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted for him. He knows, with your help, that he and the Deadpan Proletariat can fix everything that is broken in our great Nation. His philosophy is: simple is best. So, no more voluminous bil read more
Clara Bow: I Want to Be Happy
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 8, 2010
Now you know I love the stars and like to have fun with them, but I can only gush about Clara Bow. Forgive me for being a little serious, but our Clara deserves respect!
A silent film viewer's response to Clara Bow is immediate and emotional. She, more than any other performer of the silent era, re read more
Theda Bara: What I Learned From My Jenny Craig Consultant
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 2, 2010
Theda checking in here.Yes - I admit I was a little out of shape. I looked into the mirror one day and I was not especially pleased with what I saw..
Things were starting to expand, if you know what I mean. It was most distressing!
It is not easy being a Vamp. Vamping consists mainly of lounging ab read more
Chaplin vs. Keaton for President
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Sep 25, 2010
Politics got you down? Forget about those nasty Democrats and Republicans. Two of the silent cinema's greatest artists have thrown their hats in the ring! America - watch out!
The Porkpie
VS.
The Derby
Meet the Candidates
Charlie ChaplinPolitical Party The Silent Society
Platform"I am read more
Norma Desmond's Handbook: How to Live Life as a Star
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Sep 20, 2010
Poor Norma Desmond, so misunderstood. Sure, she was a bit loony. Who wouldn't be? When the thing you love most deserts you, it can have devastating consequences.
...that room of hers, all satin and ruffles. And that bed, like a gilded rowboat. The perfect setting for a silent movie queen. Poor devil read more
Marilyn Miller - Look for the Silver (Screen) Lining
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Sep 16, 2010
Back in the 1920s it was inconceivable that Marilyn Miller would someday be largely forgotten. I came upon her quite by accident, seeing her name in books about early Hollywood musicals. I had no idea who this great Broadway star was or why she was so famous. After some read more
James Cagney: I Know I Shouldn't Love You, But......
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Sep 10, 2010
Tough or Tender?
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Sigh... I know I shouldn't love you, Jimmy, but I do. You won't be good to me, you won't do right by me, you might even be mean to me, but, gee, I sure think you're swell.
There are others more handsome, but hands down James Cagney wins the charisma contest. He is, at every stage read more
Silent Films: It's Personal
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Sep 4, 2010
Watching a silent film is an intensely personal experience. No matter how many people are with you in the theater (if you are lucky enough to see one in a theater), you are truly alone in the dark. You are alone with your thoughts, your dreams, the (imagined) sound of a voice, the throb of your hear read more