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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 27, 2011
Check out the Queer Blogathon. There's already a lot of posts to read here. Looks like it’s going to be something special-- Garbo Laughs
Here’s an interesting post about Cukor, Gable and Gone with the Wind by the blogathon hostess-- Garbo Laughs
A new Rock Hudson documentary is at th read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 27, 2011
I haven't been able to respond to comments on Classic Movies for the past few days. Everytime I try, I get sent back to the Blogger sign-in page. If I don't respond to you, it isn't for lack of trying!
If anyone else has had this problem here or on another blog, I'd be curious to know, especially i read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 26, 2011
Attempt the impossible in order to improve your work.
-Bette Davis
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 24, 2011
Leonard Maltin remembers the days of big movie promotions-- Movie Crazy
Warren Beatty is making a movie about Howard Hughes. Hmmm— /Film
I love the description of Lon Chaney’s face in this post about The Unholy Three (1925)-- Silent Volume
This is a fantastic bio of William Haines- read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 20, 2011
This review captures the spirit of Jennifer Grant’s lovely book about her father Cary Grant-- Out of the Past
Dean Stockwell remembers being a child actor opposite Errol Flynn-- The Sheila Variations
A good wrap up of the Debbie Reynold memorabilia auction-- Alt Film Guide
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 19, 2011
Success is a two-bladed golden sword; it knights one and stabs one at the same time.
-Mae West
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What Would Audrey Have Thought About that $4 Million Bid?
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 19, 2011
Thanks to a link from Clara of Via Margutta 51, I managed to catch part of the Debbie Reynolds movie memorabilia auction last night. It was a fascinating, if sad event and it was interesting to see what collectors where willing to pay for random things like Charlton Heston’s rags fro read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 17, 2011
Sign a petition to bring the 1957 TV version of Mayerling with Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer to DVD (there’s a short clip of the show here as well)-- Fabulous Audrey Hepburn
1929: studios start charging for signed photographs. In response to fan requests, the stars send postcards in whi read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 15, 2011
I’ve never heard of Little Man,What Now (1934) with Margaret Sullavan. Can't go wrong with Borzage directing-- Motion Picture Gems
I didn’t know John Wayne’s grandson was acting in big Hollywood flicks-- IMDB
Another great review of the 1945 Dillinger-- Another Old Movie B read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 13, 2011
The many noses of Orson Welles— Movie Morlocks/TCM
If you are interested in Hulu’s Criterion Collection channel, this is a nice regular feature that can help you to weed through all the new titles— Criterion Cast
This is so cool. It’s a mini exhibit with Theda Bara&# read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 12, 2011
Priscilla Lane (1915-1995)
Nina Mae McKinney (1912-1967)
Vera Ralston (1921-2003)
Samuel Z. Arkoff (1918-2001)
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 12, 2011
D.W. Griffith. . .didn’t have time to see pictures. He was too busy making them.
-Lillian Gish
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 10, 2011
This is a beautifully written essay about the 1964 yakuza flick Pale Flower. I particularly like the comparisons she drew with Odds Against Tomorrow (1959)-- Movie Morlocks/TCM
There has been speculation over the relationship between Cary Grant and Randolph Scott. I like the way this post doesn read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 8, 2011
Peter O’Toole gives great interviews. Here he talks about making The Stunt Man (1980)— EW
Here’s an interesting scan of a Rock Hudson article from 1958 that speculates about his love life— Garbo Laughs
Leonard Maltin reviews the new Night Flight (1933) DVD— Movie Cr read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 6, 2011
More information about the Debbie Reynolds costume collection auction, including some great photos— Cinema Style
This photo re-enactment of scenes from Vertigo (1958) is carefully composed and sort of bizarre. I am in awe of how perfectly they emulated the greenish lighting from the sce read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 5, 2011
Hollywood is a place where they place you under contract instead of observation.
-Walter Winchell
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 3, 2011
This is a beautiful tribute to Marilyn Monroe. I especially like that she mentioned Monroe’s skill as a singer. I think she could sell a song as well as Astaire-- Sunset Gun
The idea of a movie about the Taylor/Burton love affair is interesting, especially with a movie fan like Scorsese dire read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 31, 2011
I’m back! Did you like the haikus? They may not be art, but I sure had fun writing them. I have missed doing the links—why don’t I just get right back to it?
Though it doesn’t quite work, I would recommend Track of the Cat (1954) with Robert Mitchum to just about any classi read more
Haiku: The Letter (1940)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 30, 2011
Boom, boom, boom, boom, click
Your story is wearing thin
Karma is a bitch
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 29, 2011
An actor is supposed to be a sensitive instrument. Issac Stern takes good care of his violin. What if everybody jumped on his violin?
-Marilyn Monroe
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