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CLFP: “Nothing Sacred” (1937) (3)
Backlots Posted by Lara on Jan 5, 2013
The Carole Lombard Filmography Project is back in full swing, after your humble author took it upon herself to put it on hold until the Dueling Divas Blogathon was finished. I am happy to say that Carole has come back, and the next film to be covered is one of my favorites, and a hallmark film in read more
Easter Parade (1948)
Backlots Posted by Lara on Apr 8, 2012
Happy Easter, dear readers! I was expecting this movie to be on TCM at some point today, and lo and behold, it’s on right now! Given that you’re reading the work of a ridiculously devoted Judy Garland fan, you might deduce that I can recite every line of this movie–and you’ read more
My Schedule for the TCM Classic Film Festival
Backlots Posted by Lara on Apr 7, 2012
This is what I will be doing each day at the TCM Classic Film Festival. The memorabilia I am bringing to appraise is my copy of Every Frenchman Has One signed to me by Olivia de Havilland, my 1986 Franklin Mint Melanie Hamilton doll, and my copy of Girl Around the World by Dorothy Kilgallen. I can& read more
TCM Classic Film Festival Begins on Thursday!
Backlots Posted by Lara on Apr 6, 2012
I will be arriving in L.A. on Wednesday morning, and you will be hearing a lot from me during the Fest. Check out the schedule at this link. See you there! read more
Oscars 2012
Backlots Posted by Lara on Feb 28, 2012
Well readers, another apology is in order. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Backlots has been out of commission for an entire month. Thank goodness for the 2012 Oscar lineup, which boasted no fewer than 3 films dealing with classic film, to help me segue back into a regular posting schedule. MY VIE read more
Bill and Minnie–The Thin Man Movies and Beyond
Backlots Posted by Lara on Jan 27, 2012
My entry for the CMBA Comedy Classics Blogathon is focusing on the films of William Powell and Myrna Loy–one of the great onscreen couples who, surprisingly enough, never did have a romance offscreen, despite a wonderful lifelong friendship. She called him Bill, he called her Minnie, and the read more
2011′s Tributes To The Classics
Backlots Posted by Lara on Jan 19, 2012
Well dear readers, I’m afraid I have faulted at my post. Not only have I neglected to update Backlots for a period of more than 2 weeks (my general rule is at least one update per week), but I have been so caught up with returning to work after the holiday break that I haven’t even had read more
Happy New Year from Backlots!
Backlots Posted by Lara on Dec 31, 2011
Dear Readers, Thank you for making Backlots’ first year as productive and wonderful as it has been! This blog’s first anniversary is on March 17, and its first 9 months have yielded things I never expected for my first year as a blogger–Backlots was accepted into the CMBA and part read more
Happy birthday Marlene Dietrich!
Backlots Posted by Lara on Dec 27, 2011
Today would have been the 110th birthday of our Star of the Month, Marlene Dietrich! Here is a birthday tribute to this incomparable legend. Happy birthday Marlene! read more
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR MARVELOUS POSTS!
Backlots Posted by Lara on Dec 25, 2011
The Dueling Divas blogathon has come to an end, and it was so much fun!! I’m so happy that my first blogathon was such a smashing success. Please be sure to check out all the magnificent entries here! Thanks to all who participated, and all who took the time to read. It couldn’t have tu read more
DUELING DIVAS BLOGATHON DAY 1: Judy Garland vs. Grace Kelly–1954.
Backlots Posted by Lara on Dec 20, 2011
For my first day of dueling divas, I am devoting my attention to that well-publicized “scandal” at the 1954 Oscars between Judy Garland and Grace Kelly. Now I must admit that I am a bit biased on the subject–as readers of my blog know, I am a HUGE Judy Garland fan, and have been read more
THE DUELING DIVA ENTRIES
Backlots Posted by Lara on Dec 20, 2011
The first day has arrived! It is currently 1:15 in the morning, but I am busy collecting the entries that have arrived already. This list will be updated as more posts come in. BACKLOTS: I have taken a look at the 1954 Oscar feud between Grace Kelly and Judy Garland. http://backlots.wordpress.com/ read more
DUELING DIVAS ARE ALMOST HERE!!
Backlots Posted by Lara on Dec 17, 2011
All right everyone, are you ready?? I’m so excited for the Dueling Divas Blogathon, taking place between December 20 and 23, 2011!! So again, a recap of the rules. You can post about: This opens the door for LOTS of possibilities, and I’m proud to say I have already got one stellar ent read more
SIX DEGREES, PART II
Backlots Posted by Lara on Dec 10, 2011
Now, how do we get from one to the other? This race of linking Charlie Chaplin to Grace Kelly started off as such: Charlie Chaplin ——-> Virginia Cherrill (City Lights, 1931), linked by ClassicBecky Virginia Cherrill ————> Alastair Sim (Troubled Waters, read more
New Joan Fontaine item!
Backlots Posted by Lara on Dec 8, 2011
My Joan Fontaine collection seems to be growing exponentially. Today I received this hilarious purse that used to belong to her, sent from that monumentally generous friend who also gave me the Joan Fontaine coat. I had helped him out with something he needed to do, and though I expected no read more
Judy on Marlene
Backlots Posted by Lara on Dec 5, 2011
Among Marlene Dietrich’s many friends in the industry was Judy Garland. The personas of the two couldn’t have been more different, yet they remained longtime friends and once shared an apartment building in the 1960′s. Marlene, the epitome of otherworldly glamor and chic, sharply read more
Classic Dietrich Moments of 1930
Backlots Posted by Lara on Dec 4, 2011
1930 was an incredibly important year in Marlene Dietrich’s career. Not only did it see two immortal collaborations with director Josef von Sternberg, but also saw her immigration to the United States and her transition from German film to American film, with which she would make her greates read more
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION (1)
Backlots Posted by Lara on Dec 2, 2011
Before we get into the meat and potatoes of this month, my fellow blogger Dorian at Tales of the Easily Distracted has just begun a wonderfully fun game where we try to connect two classic Hollywood stars through 6 degrees of separation. The current challenge is Myrna Loy and Danny Kaye. Here goes: read more
A Postcard from Joan Fontaine
Backlots Posted by Lara on Dec 2, 2011
I had written Joan Fontaine a birthday card back in October, and just received this in the mail. As we say in Yiddish, I’m kvelling. This is awesome. read more
NEWSFLASH FOR DECEMBER
Backlots Posted by Lara on Nov 30, 2011
Readers, I apologize for my rather unannounced absence over the past week–Thanksgiving weekend kept me busy and this week it has been work keeping me busy! But as it is the last day in November, it’s time to say goodbye to Gene Tierney as Star of the Month, and to elect a new one for De read more