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I thought it was time to put my entry to the Film Classics writing competition. It wasn't my best effort, but it was in an area that I am most passionate about and was awarded in the top ten. If anyone has any opinions on it can they put them at the bottom. Brother Can You Spare a Dime - Movie read more

It's strange I had a list of actresses that I planed to use for my monthy tribute - Lilyan Tashman, Fay Wray, even the Precode queen, Kay Francis. But last night I impulsively decided - maybe because I wanted an excuse to see more of his films - to pay homage to the King of Precode, the wonderful Wa read more

I thought it was time to put my entry to the Film Classics writing competition. It wasn't my best effort, but it was in an area that I am most passionate about and was awarded in the top ten. If anyone has any opinions on it can they put them at the bottom. Brother Can You Spare a Dime - Movie read more

It's strange I had a list of actresses that I planed to use for my monthy tribute - Lilyan Tashman, Fay Wray, even the Precode queen, Kay Francis. But last night I impulsively decided - maybe because I wanted an excuse to see more of his films - to pay homage to the King of Precode, the wonderful Wa read more

Myrna was a stunning actress  whose career spanned over 50 years. She was known for playing head strong but loving society ladies, such as, in 'The Thin Man' (1934) and 'Libeled Lady' (1936). I first fell in love with her while watching a Cary Grant marathon. Instead of focusing on Cary, I spen read more

Myrna was a stunning actress  whose career spanned over 50 years. She was known for playing head strong but loving society ladies, such as, in 'The Thin Man' (1934) and 'Libeled Lady' (1936). I first fell in love with her while watching a Cary Grant marathon. Instead of focusing on Cary, I spen read more

Although, it’s a couple of days late, this is my last film in the Marian Marsh marathon, the odd horror classic, ‘Svengali” (1931) PLOTLINE: I was too interested by the direction and appearance of the film to get the full details of the plot, so the below comes mainly from IMBD read more

Although, I am only twenty and my childhood should have been filled with stories of the Muppets, Sesame Street and Toy Story, classic films seemed to have followed me from my first movie until now. Mostly Disney concoctions, my first film experiences are full of bright technicolour, brilliant musica read more

Although, it’s a couple of days late, this is my last film in the Marian Marsh marathon, the odd horror classic, ‘Svengali” (1931) PLOTLINE: I was too interested by the direction and appearance of the film to get the full details of the plot, so the below comes mainly from IMBD read more

Although, I am only twenty and my childhood should have been filled with stories of the Muppets, Sesame Street and Toy Story, classic films seemed to have followed me from my first movie until now. Mostly Disney concoctions, my first film experiences are full of bright technicolour, brilliant musica read more

This is a review of the second last and my favourite  film in my Marian Marsh series, "Beauty and the Boss" (1932). PLOTLINE: Suzy Sachs (Marian Marsh) is what they call a ‘Church Mouse’. She is poor, unemployed, voiceless and part of the thousands of other girls in the same read more

This is a review of the second last and my favourite  film in my Marian Marsh series, "Beauty and the Boss" (1932). PLOTLINE: Suzy Sachs (Marian Marsh) is what they call a ‘Church Mouse’. She is poor, unemployed, voiceless and part of the thousands of other girls in the same read more

This is my contribution to the 'Great Recasting Blogathon': Like most of the classic film bloggers, I had a problem finding a post-1965 movie that I loved enough and had enough knowledge of to recast. My other issue was that at the beginning I made the decision that I was going to change the fil read more

This is my contribution to the 'Great Recasting Blogathon': Like most of the classic film bloggers, I had a problem finding a post-1965 movie that I loved enough and had enough knowledge of to recast. My other issue was that at the beginning I made the decision that I was going to change the fil read more

Another of Marian’s virtuous roles as the young girl whose clouded past has prejudiced some people against her but one man who always wants her as his wife, in ‘Notorious but Nice’ (1933). PLOTLINE: Like all Marian films it begins happily, with Jenny (Marian Marsh) arguing with read more

These are some beautiful pictures taken from the 'New Movie' Magazine from December, 1931. These picture don't belong to me, they cam from this amazing blog called, Allure. It can be found by clicking here. Blink and you will miss it.... read more

Another of Marian’s virtuous roles as the young girl whose clouded past has prejudiced some people against her but one man who always wants her as his wife, in ‘Notorious but Nice’ (1933). PLOTLINE: Like all Marian films it begins happily, with Jenny (Marian Marsh) arguing with read more

These are some beautiful pictures taken from the 'New Movie' Magazine from December, 1931. These picture don't belong to me, they cam from this amazing blog called, Allure. It can be found by clicking here. Blink and you will miss it.... read more

Precode films are not only enjoyable, but educational. Several ladies of the early talkies have taught me alot about life and how to behave. Here are my top five: 1) No Matter What, Try and Have Fun Teacher: Mae West (who else) When: "Im No Angel" (1933) Mae West is all about having fun. Even as, read more

Precode films are not only enjoyable, but educational. Several ladies of the early talkies have taught me alot about life and how to behave. Here are my top five: 1) No Matter What, Try and Have Fun Teacher: Mae West (who else) When: "Im No Angel" (1933) Mae West is all about having fun. Even as, read more