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The Mark of Zorro, Hits the Mark with Douglas Fairbanks Dashing To and Fro

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 30, 2014

The Mark of Zorro, starring Douglas Fairbanks and directed by Fred Niblo in 1920, is a triumphant piece of film-making and a seminal turning point in moving making history. The film was based on the 1919 story, The Curse of Capistrano, by Johnston McCulley. The relation of Zorro to The Scarlet Pimp read more

The Mark of Zorro, Hits the Mark with Douglas Fairbanks Dashing To and Fro

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 30, 2014

The Mark of Zorro, starring Douglas Fairbanks and directed by Fred Niblo in 1920, is a triumphant piece of film-making and a seminal turning point in moving making history. The film was based on the 1919 story, The Curse of Capistrano, by Johnston McCulley. The relation of Zorro to The Scarlet Pimp read more

Claudia, Cherishing Connubiality, Cleverly Caustic, Clearly Curious, Cheerfully Chiding, Causation for Celebration!

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 25, 2014

  As far as the Golden-Age of Hollywood is concerned, Claudia, for me, is the best that Tinseltown has to offer, with regards to the relationship of marriage. Few films so brilliantly weave the marriage of the drama and comedy of life together any better than Claudia. My wife and I view this l read more

Claudia, Cherishing Connubiality, Cleverly Caustic, Clearly Curious, Cheerfully Chiding, Causation for Celebration!

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 25, 2014

  As far as the Golden-Age of Hollywood is concerned, Claudia, for me, is the best that Tinseltown has to offer, with regards to the relationship of marriage. Few films so brilliantly weave the marriage of the drama and comedy of life together any better than Claudia. My wife and I view this l read more

Claudia, Cherishing Connubiality, Cleverly Caustic, Clearly Curious, Cheerfully Chiding, Causation for Celebration!

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 25, 2014

  As far as the Golden-Age of Hollywood is concerned, Claudia, for me, is the best that Tinseltown has to offer, with regards to the relationship of marriage. Few films so brilliantly weave the marriage of the drama and comedy of life together any better than Claudia. My wife and I view this l read more

Mrs. Thomas Whiffen, the Grand Old Lady of Stage, to Silver-Screen With Two Photoplays, Whereabouts Unknown

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 24, 2014

Blanche Galton was born in March of 1845 (she married actor Thomas Whiffen on July 11, 1868[1]), daughter of Mary Pyne-Galton, her sister was Susan (who married Alfred Kelleher) their aunt was Louisa Pyne .[2] Susan Galton as photographed by Southwell Brothers   The whole family emigrated fro read more

Mrs. Thomas Whiffen, the Grand Old Lady of Stage, to Silver-Screen With Two Photoplays, Whereabouts Unknown

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 24, 2014

Blanche Galton was born in March of 1845 (she married actor Thomas Whiffen on July 11, 1868[1]), daughter of Mary Pyne-Galton, her sister was Susan (who married Alfred Kelleher) their aunt was Louisa Pyne .[2] Susan Galton as photographed by Southwell Brothers   The whole family emigrated fro read more

Mrs. Thomas Whiffen, the Grand Old Lady of Stage, to Silver-Screen for Two Photoplays of Their Whereabouts Unknown

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 24, 2014

Blanche Galton was born in March of 1845 (she married actor Thomas Whiffen on July 11, 1868[1]), daughter of Mary Pyne-Galton, her sister was Susan (who married Alfred Kelleher) their aunt was Louisa Pyne .[2] Susan Galton as photographed by Southwell Brothers   The whole family emigrated fro read more

Satan Met a Lady, Happy Anniversary! Premiered on July 22, 1936

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 22, 2014

This was the day that Satan Met a Lady, July 22, 1936. Ah, but the reviews were not so keen. The Modern Screen gave the film a one-star out of a possible five, which was a poor rating;[1] going further the magazine said that this was Warner’s prize lemon for Bette Davis. One exhibitor’s trade read more

Satan Met a Lady, Happy Anniversary! Premiered on July 22, 1936

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 22, 2014

This was the day that Satan Met a Lady, July 22, 1936. Ah, but the reviews were not so keen. The Modern Screen gave the film a one-star out of a possible five, which was a poor rating;[1] going further the magazine said that this was Warner’s prize lemon for Bette Davis. One exhibitor’s trade read more

Satan Met a Lady, Happy Anniversary! Premiered on July 22, 1936

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 22, 2014

This was the day that Satan Met a Lady, July 22, 1936. Ah, but the reviews were not so keen. The Modern Screen gave the film a one-star out of a possible five, which was a poor rating;[1] going further the magazine said that this was Warner’s prize lemon for Bette Davis. One exhibitor’s trade read more

The Vultures of the Coast; a Sweeping Swedish Silent Swashbuckler!

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 20, 2014

  The Vultures of the Coast (original title: Havsgamar), 1915, was a Swedish production by Svenska Biografteatern AB, with the United States distribution facilitated by the Apex Film Company. Vultures was three-reels, and came in at 3,000 feet; about thirty-three minutes.[1] The Swedish releas read more

The Vultures of the Coast; a Sweeping Swedish Silent Swashbuckler!

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 20, 2014

  The Vultures of the Coast (original title: Havsgamar), 1915, was a Swedish production by Svenska Biografteatern AB, with the United States distribution facilitated by the Apex Film Company. Vultures was three-reels, and came in at 3,000 feet; about thirty-three minutes.[1] The Swedish releas read more

The Vultures of the Coast; a Sweeping Swedish Silent Swashbuckler!

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 20, 2014

  The Vultures of the Coast (original title: Havsgamar), 1915, was a Swedish production by Svenska Biografteatern AB, with the United States distribution facilitated by the Apex Film Company. Vultures was three-reels, and came in at 3,000 feet; about thirty-three minutes.[1] The Swedish releas read more

Hugh Allan, a Short Film Career for a Man of Many Talents

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 19, 2014

Hugh Allan, AKA Hugh Allen, it is difficult to ascertain exactly when Allan was born, he listed his birth date differently throughout his life (hum, it’s as though this is a recurring theme in movie-land?), keeping the same date of November 5, but changing the year, as suited him, I guess? On diffe read more

Hugh Allan, a Short Film Career for a Man of Many Talents

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 19, 2014

Hugh Allan, AKA Hugh Allen, it is difficult to ascertain exactly when Allan was born, he listed his birth date differently throughout his life (hum, it’s as though this is a recurring theme in movie-land?), keeping the same date of November 5, but changing the year, as suited him, I guess? On diffe read more

Hugh Allan, a Short Film Career for a Man of Many Talents

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 19, 2014

Hugh Allan, AKA Hugh Allen, it is difficult to ascertain exactly when Allan was born, he listed his birth date differently throughout his life (hum, it’s as though this is a recurring theme in movie-land?), keeping the same date of November 5, but changing the year, as suited him, I guess? On diffe read more

Frederick Richard Sullivan, Director, Actor, Writer, Reporter, Producer and Composer, Happy Birthday! Born July 18; 1872-1937

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 18, 2014

  Frederick Richard Sullivan   Theater royalty! Not film royalty, but of stage royals, was Frederick Richard Sullivan; son of Fred Sullivan, nephew of Sir Arthur Sullivan[1] of Gilbert and Sullivan comic-operetta fame! He was an actor both on stage and screen, a stock-company manager, writ read more

Frederick Richard Sullivan, Director, Actor, Writer, Reporter, Producer and Composer

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 18, 2014

  Frederick Richard Sullivan Born July 18; 1872-1937   Theater royalty! Not film royalty, but of stage royals, was Frederick Richard Sullivan (AKA: Frederic Sullivan, Fred Sullivan); son of Fred Sullivan, nephew of Sir Arthur Sullivan[1] of Gilbert and Sullivan comic-operetta fame! He was read more

Frederick Richard Sullivan, Director, Actor, Writer, Reporter, Producer and Composer

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 18, 2014

  Frederick Richard Sullivan Born July 18; 1872-1937   Theater royalty! Not film royalty, but of stage royals, was Frederick Richard Sullivan (AKA: Frederic Sullivan, Fred Sullivan); son of Fred Sullivan, nephew of Sir Arthur Sullivan[1] of Gilbert and Sullivan comic-operetta fame! He was read more
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