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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 13, 2010
More fabulous stories from the TCM film fest. This lady met Cheryl Crane, Lana Turner’s daughter!-- Classic Film and TV Cafe
The story of Robert Mitchum, a pair of boobs, and a scandalous photo— Out of the Past
Check out that hair—wow— If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger. read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 12, 2010
Anjelica Huston and crew member April Allen tell amazing stories about the making of The African Queen (1951)— The Guardian
This is an interesting pic of Mary Pickford. It’s unusual to see her looking so serious; it strips away her childish image— Vintage Images
A new read more
TV Tuesday: Sammy Davis Jr. and Bing Crosby Shill for Shell
Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 11, 2010
I love the distinctly different ways Sammy Davis Jr. and Bing Crosby approach these British Shell ads.
Sammy is jazzy and high energy:
Bing is laid back and smooth:
I think it's interesting that you only hear Bing in his ad, whereas Sammy is visi read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 11, 2010
David Thomson celebrates Lena Horne with straight talk— The Guardian
Glynis Johns in British movies-- Movietone News
RIP Adele Mara— Thrilling Days of Yesteryear
When Strangers Marry (1944)-- Where Danger Lives read more
Interviews with Lynn Redgrave and Hayley Mills
Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 11, 2010
I just found the link to this clip in my bookmarks. It's an excerpt from the 2008 British television documentary Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll: The 60s Revealed. I'm not sure when or how I found it, but it seemed an appropriate time to share it, as it has a nice interview with Lynn Redgrave read more
Monday Serenade: Fred Astaire on the Tonight Show
Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 10, 2010
I can't think of another classic star who aged as gracefully as Fred Astaire did (please feel free to challenge me on that one). I believe he ripened into an even more charming character than he was in his youth. To celebrate what would have been his birthday, I'm sharing this lovely 1976 read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 10, 2010
Goodbye to the amazing Lena Horne:
Two remarkable talents-- If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger
She was such an exciting, expressive performer-- If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger
Horne: A Lady Not for Turning— The Guardian
This obit has some nice pictures and clip from Stormy Weather ( read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 9, 2010
All creative people should be required to leave California for three months every year.-Gloria SwansonImage Source read more
Saturday Morning Cartoon: Iron Man (1930)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 8, 2010
Do you suppose Robert Downey Jr. can dance like this Iron Man? I'll bet he can--and I would line up to see that movie. (That fishing mouse at the end is very Mickey-like--no?) read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 7, 2010
Constance Bennett discusses her beauty routine. Pretty funny—she talks about starting with a clean base, and she’s already got a full face of make-up-- And. . .Scene
A masterclass with cinematographer Jack Cardiff— The Guardian
Ten famous stage mothers— Mental Floss
The read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 6, 2010
Behind the scenes in Hollywood, 1932— Hollywood Heyday
Bette Davis in Hell’s House (1932)— She Blogged By Night
My Name is Julia Ross(1945), with Nina Foch— Laura's Miscellaneous Musings
RIP movie villain Martin Benson— The Guardian
How about Bette Davis Trivial read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 5, 2010
Alice Faye (1915-1998)
Tyrone Power (1914-1958)
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 5, 2010
Orson Welles and television (this is a long one, but it’s interesting)-- Film And Education Research Academy (via The Night Editor)
I love this list of great movie lines— Riku Writes
Robert Taylor in a darker role— Skeins of Thought
Bardot returns to St. Tropez— IMDB read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 4, 2010
Lynn Redgrave obituary— The Guardian
And a gallery of pics from Redgrave’s career-- The Guardian
A touchingly personal review of Last Holiday (1950)— Silents and Talkies
This is a particularly glamorous Dietrich pic—fancy!— Art Deco
More pieces of Marilyn Monroe read more
TV Tuesday: Betty Grable in 1969
Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 4, 2010
Here's Betty Grable on British television in 1969, handling silly questions with her trademark ease and warmth. I'd love to see the full interview (without that mark over her face!) read more
Monday Serenade: Flying High (1931)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 3, 2010
Kathryn Crawford charmingly introduces We'll Dance Until the Dawn while trotting around the dance floor with Pat O'Brien. The lively production number that follows bears the unmistakable mark of Busby Berkeley. Crawford and O'Brien were actually supporting players; Bert Lahr (AKA The Cowar read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 3, 2010
RIP Lynn Redgrave-- Thrilling Days of Yesteryear
An Q&A with Debbie Reynolds-- The Guardian
Lots of pics of the famous Brown Derby-- Blonde Episodes
A lovely new blog about sisters Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine— Olivia and Joan: Sisters of the Silver Screen
Everything you e read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 2, 2010
It's not whether you really cry. It's whether the audience thinks you are crying.-Ingrid BergmanImage Source read more
Saturday Newsreel: Stars Meet the Queen
Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 1, 2010
I love the elegance and grace of the glamorous crowd assembled here to meet Queen Elizabeth. Gary Cooper looks particularly distinguished. read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 30, 2010
R.I.P. Dorothy Provine— LA Times
The poolside screening of Neptune’s Daughter (1949) at the TCM film fest-- What Makes Jeffy Run?
How many TV Batman villains can you name in eight minutes? (I cheated w/ my Batman post and I still only guessed 20)-- Mental Floss
This is a great clip read more