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Once more, a Big Deal
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jun 10, 2015
"Fireball," Robert Matzen's definitive book on the January 1942 airplane crash that killed Carole Lombard and 21 others, again will be available at a deep discount this month. At his Facebook site, Matzen noted that last June, amazon.com made it part of that month's Big Deal. It was a win-win for bo read more
Once more, a Big Deal
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jun 10, 2015
"Fireball," Robert Matzen's definitive book on the January 1942 airplane crash that killed Carole Lombard and 21 others, again will be available at a deep discount this month. At his Facebook site, Matzen noted that last June, amazon.com made it part of that month's Big Deal. It was a win-win for bo read more
Late to the 'Rumba'
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jun 9, 2015
"Rumba" entered theaters early in 1935, hoping to capitalize on the success of "Bolero," its Carole Lombard-George Raft older sibling dance film from the year before. It didn't quite turn out that way, as it drew a tepid response from both critics and the box office.Nevertheless, "Rumba" was promote read more
Late to the 'Rumba'
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jun 9, 2015
"Rumba" entered theaters early in 1935, hoping to capitalize on the success of "Bolero," its Carole Lombard-George Raft older sibling dance film from the year before. It didn't quite turn out that way, as it drew a tepid response from both critics and the box office.Nevertheless, "Rumba" was promote read more
An ill-fated autograph page
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jun 8, 2015
One of Carole Lombard's proudest possessions was this photo John Barrymore autographed and gave to her following the filming of "Twentieth Century" in the first few months of 1934. Little did she know that both she and Barrymore would be dead about eight years later, or that both would be part of an read more
An ill-fated autograph page
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jun 8, 2015
One of Carole Lombard's proudest possessions was this photo John Barrymore autographed and gave to her following the filming of "Twentieth Century" in the first few months of 1934. Little did she know that both she and Barrymore would be dead about eight years later, or that both would be part of an read more
Cheering for Chenoweth
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jun 7, 2015
As someone whose stage experience was minimal, to say the least, Carole Lombard and the Tony Awards -- given for excellence on Broadway -- really have little in common. However, this year marks an exception, thanks to a cinematic ride she once took on the..."Twentieth Century," itself an adaptation read more
Cheering for Chenoweth
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jun 7, 2015
As someone whose stage experience was minimal, to say the least, Carole Lombard and the Tony Awards -- given for excellence on Broadway -- really have little in common. However, this year marks an exception, thanks to a cinematic ride she once took on the..."Twentieth Century," itself an adaptation read more
Some pics for a Saturday
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jun 6, 2015
We've got some fascinating photos of Carole Lombard today (many courtesy of my Facebook friend Tally Haugen), beginning with the shot above of Carole in a publicity still for "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" where we see her on the phone while painting her toenails. Below, see Lombard rock a jacket and suit:This read more
Some pics for a Saturday
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jun 6, 2015
We've got some fascinating photos of Carole Lombard today (many courtesy of my Facebook friend Tally Haugen), beginning with the shot above of Carole in a publicity still for "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" where we see her on the phone while painting her toenails. Below, see Lombard rock a jacket and suit:This read more
'Herald'-ing 'Hands,' and Carole
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jun 5, 2015
"Hands Across the Table" was released in the fall of 1935 -- Carole Lombard's first top-tier starring vehicle at Paramount, and the first film for the studio that truly exploited her talent for comedy. (Much of this can be attributed to Ernst Lubitsch, a longtime Lombard booster, who earlier that ye read more
'Herald'-ing 'Hands,' and Carole
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jun 5, 2015
"Hands Across the Table" was released in the fall of 1935 -- Carole Lombard's first top-tier starring vehicle at Paramount, and the first film for the studio that truly exploited her talent for comedy. (Much of this can be attributed to Ernst Lubitsch, a longtime Lombard booster, who earlier that ye read more
Vintage in triplicate
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jun 4, 2015
Three vintage original Carole Lombard photos -- all featuring snipes or other information on the back -- currently are on sale at eBay. We'll start with literally the biggest of the three, this measures "approximately 12.75" x 13.5". Trimmed down from 16" x 20" is this rare single-weight glossy port read more
Vintage in triplicate
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jun 4, 2015
Three vintage original Carole Lombard photos -- all featuring snipes or other information on the back -- currently are on sale at eBay. We'll start with literally the biggest of the three, this measures "approximately 12.75" x 13.5". Trimmed down from 16" x 20" is this rare single-weight glossy port read more
Taking 'Time Out' for some strange comic choices
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jun 3, 2015
What do Carole Lombard's films "Twentieth Century," "My Man Godfrey" and "To Be Or Not To Be" have in common? Well, it's safe to say all are considered classics of comedy...although there apparently are some pockets of resistance.At the entertainment magazine Time Out London, for instance. It recent read more
Taking 'Time Out' for some strange comic choices
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jun 3, 2015
What do Carole Lombard's films "Twentieth Century," "My Man Godfrey" and "To Be Or Not To Be" have in common? Well, it's safe to say all are considered classics of comedy...although there apparently are some pockets of resistance.At the entertainment magazine Time Out London, for instance. It recent read more
In the mood to be clipped?
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jun 2, 2015
Not as if going to a barbershop or hair salon; we're referring to Carole Lombard clippings. And above are seven of them up for auction at eBay (the Picture Play cover is strictly that, I believe, not the entire magazine). The only one that's new to me is in the lower left-hand corner, which refers t read more
In the mood to be clipped?
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jun 2, 2015
Not as if going to a barbershop or hair salon; we're referring to Carole Lombard clippings. And above are seven of them up for auction at eBay (the Picture Play cover is strictly that, I believe, not the entire magazine). The only one that's new to me is in the lower left-hand corner, which refers t read more
Cover-ing Carole's 'Romantic Confessions'
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jun 1, 2015
Actually, Carole Lombard did nothing of the sort -- although a story on them in early 1935 might have made for fascinating reading. Instead, we have to settle for Carole appearing on the cover of the March 1935 Romantic Confessions Stories, whose sister publication, Romantic Movie Stories, had far m read more
Cover-ing Carole's 'Romantic Confessions'
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jun 1, 2015
Actually, Carole Lombard did nothing of the sort -- although a story on them in early 1935 might have made for fascinating reading. Instead, we have to settle for Carole appearing on the cover of the March 1935 Romantic Confessions Stories, whose sister publication, Romantic Movie Stories, had far m read more