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A Proud Day!
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Nov 12, 2009
Stan and Ollie. The Boys. Part of the family. Here in Babes in Toyland aka March of the Wooden Soldiers from 1937 Stan brings back his famous finger wiggle which continually confounds Oliver.Janet (she of the alien-like long flute playing fingers) is a master at that finger wiggle. Henry Armetta read more
My first Hallowe'en
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Oct 30, 2009
Probably 1960. Kid sister Paula is creeped out by the...the...uh, the...well, let's call it a Goblin.My mother bundled me up in every warm item of clothing I had, topped it with a nightgown and gave me a mask. I don't think there was a plan other than that I shouldn't catch cold. We went trick or read more
The more things change, the more they stay the same
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Oct 24, 2009
Handsome Ricardo Cortez (1899 - 1977), the screen's first Sam Spade, plays the title role in the 1936 Universal programmer Postal Inspector.
Bela Lugosi (1882 - 1956), the screen's first sound Dracula, pleased his fans as a gangster.
Postal Inspector was written by Horace McCoy (They Shoot Hors read more
Hollywood to Broadway to Hollywood trivia
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Oct 14, 2009
JANIS PAIGEDonna Mae Tjaden, born September 16, 1922Talented and lovely Janis Paige has starred in film (One Sunday Afternoon, Silk Stockings), Broadway (Remains to be Seen, The Pajama Game), television (Wagon Train, All in the Family) and toured (Gypsy, Mame). Did you see her on the Tony's a coupl read more
Haiku is in my movie loving blood
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Oct 7, 2009
The road to LordsburgThe only road for the KidThe road to vengeance read more
More Hollywood Haiku
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Sep 24, 2009
The gathered suspectstremble 'neath Inspector's glare"You are murderer" read more
The Boys
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Sep 12, 2009
Stan and OliverThe magic shadow dancesThe laughter lives on read more
For Your Consideration: Donald Meek
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Sep 4, 2009
Donald Meek
July 14, 1878 or 1880 - November 18, 1946
Next up in my look at character actors of classic Hollywood and the roles that have won them loyal fans, but not awards, is Donald Meek.
T.S. Eliot's, Gus, the Theatre Cat has nothing on Glasgow born Meek. Do you recall how it was bragged th read more
That's cold...
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Aug 18, 2009
...and funny!Sorry to hear that Coors is pulling this ad from their "colder than" series. Toronto folks can chuckle at themselves - honestly, we can! read more
For Your Consideration: Joseph Calleia
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Aug 10, 2009
A bust of Malta's favourite son in front of his birthplace.Project intiated in 2005 by 17 year old fan Eman Bonnici.Joseph CalleiaAugust 4, 1897 - October 31, 1975Caftan Woman's dilemma: in my series "For Your Consideration" I want to spotlight one special performance of the wonderful character act read more
For Your Consideration: Ward Bond
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Aug 6, 2009
Ward BondApril 9, 1903 - November 5, 1960Caftan Woman has been watching movies again, and again she has found a performance overlooked at Award time. This time back in 1952 by prolific character actor Ward Bond.Nebraska born Bond was attending the University of Southern California when he and a fel read more
For Your Consideration: Josephine Hutchinson
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jul 14, 2009
Josephine HutchinsonOctober 12, 1903 - June 4, 1993Once again, Caftan Woman's blog highlights a performance that was overlooked by the Academy during Hollywood's Golden Age. Fortunately, the work lasts for us to enjoy today.Seattle born Hutchinson was an actress with a strong theatrical background read more
For Your Consideration: Esther Howard
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jun 25, 2009
Esther HowardApril 4, 1908 - March 8, 1965Let's look at another classic movie performance sadly overlooked at award time.It's 1947, and former Broadway musical star turned Hollywood comedienne and staple of film noir, Esther Howard shines in a thrilling crime drama from director Robert Wise.The film read more
For Your Consideration: David Clarke
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jun 17, 2009
David ClarkeAugust 30, 1908 - April 18, 2004Back when the Oscars were the only game in town performances of note were often overlooked at nominating time. Today we look at "the one" from David Clarke.Chicago born Clarke was a modern day Vincent Crummles. I shouldn't be surprised if he often said read more
For Your Consideration: Sen Yung
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Jun 10, 2009
Sen Yung
October 18, 1915 - November 9, 1980
Again in Caftan Woman's world we look at an actor and performance sadly overlooked by the Academy in the Classic Hollywood of Yore.
San Francisco born Sen Yung and his sister spent most of their early years in a children's shelter following the death read more
For Your Consideration: Elizabeth Patterson
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on May 30, 2009
Elizabeth PattersonNovember 22, 1875 - January 31, 1966Many actors in Hollywood's Golden era created memorable performances that were denied peer recgonition. Of course, for a while the Oscars were the only game in town (we will now pause to imagine such a time), and they couldn't nominate everybod read more
Frank Orth - You know him when you see him.
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on May 22, 2009
Frank Orth as the beleaguered copy editor DuffyHis Girl FridayFrank Orth was born in Philadelphia, Pa on February 21, 1880. By the age of 17 he was a Vaudeville performer, a comic and musician. With partner Keller Mack he appeared in sketches such as The Wrong Hero and wrote songs. Meet Me on the read more
Every Day is Mother's Day
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on May 14, 2009
Caftan Woman with Supergirl and The Incredible Hulk read more
Favourite movies: Nothing But a Man (1964)
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on May 9, 2009
A rootless young track worker (Ivan Dixon) finds what he didn't know he needed when he meets a young teacher (Abbey Lincoln). Conflicted by past choices and examples, romance and responsibility begin a period of growth, change and understanding. Life does not play easy with the young couple, espe read more