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Doris Kenyon
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Sep 5, 2011
Doris Kenyon was a popular film and television actress born September 5, 1897 in Syracuse, New York. Her father, Dr. James B. Kenyon, was a Methodist Episcopal Church minister at University Church. Kenyon studied at Packer College Institute and later at Columbia University. She sang in the choirs read more
Song and Dance: Mitzi Gaynor
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Sep 3, 2011
The beautiful Mitzi Gaynor, actress, singer, and dancer, born September 4, 1931. A leading lady of light musicals, Gaynor is best remembered for her role as Ensign Nellie Forbush, USN in “South Pacific” (1958).
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Joyce Compton
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Sep 1, 2011
“Here they had tried to change me to a more sophisticated type in appearance and otherwise by cutting and dyeing my hair. I thought they took me away from my natural appearance and comedy flair. Isn’t that the way it goes? Sign you for what you have to offer, mess around and ruin it all, read more
Ingrid Bergman – A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 29, 2011
“I was the shyest human ever invented, but I had a lion inside me that wouldn’t shut up.” ~ Ingrid Bergman
“I have grown up alone. I’ve taken care of myself. I worked, earned money and was independent at 18.” ~ Ingrid Bergman
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Donald O’Connor
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 28, 2011
“I was born and raised to entertain other people. I’ve heard laughter and applause and known a lot of sorrow. Everything about me is based on show business – I think it will bring me happiness. I hope so.” – Donald O’Connor in 1955
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Hanging Out at Paramount Studios 1927: Louise Brooks, Thelma Todd, Jack Luden, Gary Cooper
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 25, 2011
Hanging Out At Paramount Studios in 1927 Gary Cooper, Jack Luden, Louise Brooks, Thelma Todd, Nancy Phillips, James Hall, Doris Hill, and Josephine Dunn. . Share: • Posted by Art • Thursday, August 25th, 2011 at 5:3 read more
Doris, Rita, and Cyd
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 24, 2011
Doris Day, Rita Hayworth, and Cyd Charisse strutting their stuff in more ways than one!! Doris Day in “Love Me Or Leave Me” (1955 – MGM) Rita Hayworth in “Gilda” (1946 – Columbia) Cyd Charisse in “Sombrero” (1953 – MGM) . Share: read more
Dorothy Comingore
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 23, 2011
Dorothy Comingore (August 24, 1913 – December 30, 1971) was an American film and stage actress, best known for her portrayal of Susan Alexander in Orson Welles’s critically acclaimed movie “Citizen Kane” (1941). From 1934 to 1940, Comingore was billed in her stage appearances as read more
June Collyer
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 18, 2011
June Collyer, born Dorothea Heermance in New York City, New York on August 19, 1906 was an American film actress of the 1920s and 1930s. Collyer chose to use her mother’s maiden name when she decided to pursue acting. A society girl chosen by Allan Dwan, she had her first starring role in 1927 read more
Mae West – A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 16, 2011
“I freely chose the kind of life I led because I was convinced that a woman has as much right as a man to live the way she does if she does no actual harm to society.” ~ Mae West
Mae West
“My advice to those who think they have to take off their clothes to be a star is, once y read more
Stage Door: Ginger Rogers and Katharine Hepburn
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 14, 2011
Jean Maitland (Ginger Rogers): “We started off on the wrong foot. Let’s stay that way.”
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“Stage Door” (1937 – RKO), adapted from the play by the same name, tells the story of several would-be actresses who live together in a boarding house at 158 West 58th S read more
Louise Brooks (1)
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 13, 2011
The silent film beauty Louise Brooks (Lulu) at home in 1925.
Louise Brooks at home 1925 – staircase
Louise Brooks 1925 at home in the entrance to her garden
Louise Brooks – 1925 striking a pose at home in her garden
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Martha Hyer
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 10, 2011
Martha Hyer was born on August 10, 1924 in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended Northwestern University where she majored in drama and speech and was a member of Pi Beta Phi fraternity. Once she finished her formal schooling, Martha landed an uncredited bit role in 1946′s “The Locket” w read more
The Broadway Melody: Anita Page and Bessie Love
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 8, 2011
ALL TALKING ALL SINGING ALL DANCING . “The Broadway Melody” is a 1929 American musical film and the first sound film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture. The film was the first musical released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and was Hollywood’s first all-talking musical. It starr read more
Lucille Ball – A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 6, 2011
“Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead.” ~ Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball
“I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done read more
Myrna Loy – A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 2, 2011
“I was a homely kid with freckles that came out every spring and stuck on me till Christmas.” ~ Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy
“Life, is not a having and a getting, but a being and a becoming.” ~ Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy
“Some perfect wife I am. I’ve been married four t read more
Alice Terry
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Jul 29, 2011
Alice Terry, born Alice Frances Taaffe in Vincennes, Indiana on July 29, 1899 was an American film actress who began her career during the silent film era, appearing in thirty-nine films between 1916 and 1933. Terry made her film debut in 1916 in “Not My Sister”, opposite Bessie Barri read more
Clara Bow – A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Jul 28, 2011
“We had individuality. We did as we pleased. We stayed up late. We dressed the way we wanted. I used to whiz down Sunset Boulevard in my open Kissel, with several red Chow dogs to match my hair. Today, they’re sensible and end up with better health. But we had more fun.” ~ Clara Bo read more
Night and Day: Cary Grant and Alexis Smith
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Jul 26, 2011
“Night and Day” is a 1946 Technicolor Warner Bros. biographical film about American composer and songwriter Cole Porter. The movie was directed by Michael Curtiz and produced by Arthur Schwartz, with Jack L. Warner as executive producer. The screenplay was written by Charles Hoffman, read more
Lupe Valez: “The Mexican Spitfire”
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Jul 20, 2011
“The first time you buy a house you think how pretty it is and sign the check. The second time you look to see if the basement has termites. It’s the same with men.” ~ Lupe Velez
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Lupe Velez was a Mexican film actress who had a very successful career in early Hollywood. She w read more