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Dana Wynter
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Jun 8, 2012
Dana Wynter was a German-born British actress, who raised in England and Southern Africa. She appeared in film and television for over forty years beginning in the 1950s, her best known film being “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (1956). Wynter was born Dagmar Winter in Berlin, Germa read more
Rosalind Russell – A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Jun 4, 2012
“At MGM there was a first wave of top stars, and a second wave to replace them in case they got difficult. I was second in line of defence, behind Myrna Loy.” ~ Rosalind Russell
“In all those types of films I wore a tan suit, a grey suit, a beige suit and then a negligee for t read more
John Wayne – A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on May 26, 2012
“Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave? Sure I love my country with all her faults. I’m not ashamed of that, never have been, never will be.” ~ John Wayne
“I’ve always followed my father’s advice: he told me, first to always keep read more
Song and Dance: Rita Hayworth in “Cover Girl” (1944)
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on May 23, 2012
“Cover Girl” is a 1944 American musical film starring Rita Hayworth and Gene Kelly. The film tells the story of a chorus girl given a chance at stardom when she is offered an opportunity to be a highly-paid cover girl. The film was directed by Charles Vidor, and was one of the most pop read more
Silver Screen Sirens: Mary Pickford
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on May 18, 2012
Mary Pickford (April 8, 1892 – May 29, 1979) was a Canadian-American motion picture actress, known as “America’s Sweetheart”, and was one of silent film’s most important performers and producers. As a co-founder of the film studio United Artists and one of the origin read more
Henry Fonda – A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on May 16, 2012
“I’m not really Henry Fonda. Nobody could have that much integrity.” ~ Henry Fonda
“I’m not that pristine pure, I guess I’ve broken as many rules as the next feller. But I reckon my face looks honest enough and if people buy it, Hallelujah.” ~ Henry F read more
June Duprez
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on May 14, 2012
June Duprez was born during an air raid in the final months of World War I on May 14, 1918 in Teddington, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom. The daughter of American vaudeville performer Fred Duprez, June began her acting career in her teen years with a theatre company. She made her first film, & read more
On the set: “Sabrina” (1953) Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, William Holden
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on May 10, 2012
“Sabrina” is a 1954 comedy-romance film directed by Billy Wilder, adapted for the screen by Wilder, Samuel A. Taylor, and Ernest Lehman from Taylor’s play Sabrina Fair. The movie stars Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden. “Sabrina” was Wilder’s l read more
Silver Screen Sirens: Hedy Lamarr
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on May 7, 2012
The Austrian born beauty was considered by critics and
fans alike as the most beautiful woman to ever appear in films.
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Orson Welles – A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on May 6, 2012
“I’m not very fond of movies. I don’t go to them much.” ~ Orson Welles
“I started at the top and worked down.” ~ Orson Welles
“We live in a snake pit here. I hate it but I just don’t allow myself to face the fact that I hold it in contempt read more
“You Were Never Lovelier” (1942) with Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on May 5, 2012
HAYWORTH–never lovelier! ASTAIRE–never more exciting!
KERN’S MUSIC–never more inspired!
“You Were Never Lovelier” (Columbia Pictures) is a 1942 Hollywood musical comedy film, set in Buenos Aires. The movie stars Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, Adolphe Menjou a read more
Glenn Ford – A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on May 1, 2012
“I’ve never played anyone but myself on screen.” ~ Glenn Ford
“When I’m on camera, I have to do things pretty much the way I do things in everyday life. It gives the audience someone real to identify with.” ~ Glenn Ford
“I do all of my own riding. read more
Corinne Calvet
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Apr 30, 2012
Corinne Calvet was a statuesque seductive French actress who appeared mostly in American films from the late 1940′s to the early 80′s.
Calvet was born Corinne Dibos April 30, 1925 in Paris, France. She studied criminal law at the Sorbonne and made her debut in French radio, stage pl read more
Celeste Holm
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Apr 29, 2012
“I hated that. It’s stereotyped. I only played that kind of role in two pictures and that was enough, thank you. It’s not me.” ~ Celeste Holm on her wisecracking smart girl image.
Celeste Holm is an American stage, film, and television actress, known for her Academy Awar read more
Marceline Day
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Apr 24, 2012
Marceline Day (April 24, 1908 – February 16, 2000) was an American motion picture actress whose career began as a child star in the 1910s and ended in the 1930s. Marceline was the younger sister of film actress Alice Day.
Marceline Day was born Marceline Newlin on April 24, 1908, in Colorado read more
Shirley Temple – A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Apr 23, 2012
“Acting is the most minor of gifts. After all, Shirley Temple could do it when she was four.” ~ Katharine Hepburn
Gertrude Temple’s advice to her daughter before each scene was “Sparkle, Shirley, sparkle!”
“Any star can be devoured by human adoration, read more
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers (1)
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Apr 21, 2012
“Ginger was brilliantly effective. She made everything work for her. Actually, she made things very fine for the both of us and she deserves most of the credit for our success.” ~ Fred Astaire on Ginger Rogers
“I adore the man. I always have adored him. It was the most fortunate thin read more
Virginia O’Brien
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Apr 18, 2012
“If you study your dancing like I did, you’ll end up just like I did…a deadpan singer.” ~ Virginia O’Brien
Virginia Lee O’Brien (April 18, 1919 – January 16, 2001) was a popular American actress, singer, and radio personality known for her comedic roles and he read more
Anne Shirley
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Apr 17, 2012
Dawn Evelyeen Paris, known as Anne Shirley, was an American film actress. She began her career as a child actress under the name Dawn O’Day. Shirley adopted the name of the character she played in Anne of “Green Gables” in 1934 as her screen name and went on to achieve a successf read more
Charlie Chaplin – A Pictorial
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Apr 16, 2012
“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” ~ Charlie Chaplin
“I thought I would dress in baggy pants, big shoes, a cane and a derby hat. everything a contradiction: the pants baggy, the coat tight, the hat small and the shoes large.” ~ Charlie Chaplin
“I rema read more