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Name that Star (because I can't)
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Dec 8, 2014
I was going
through a couple of Photoplay Magazines and came across this picture. Perhaps I
am overthinking things but is this really a picture of Una Merkel? It does say
it’s her in the blurb but the image has no resemblance to the actress I know
and love in several classic Precode films read more
Norma Shearer and Manic Pixie Dream Boys
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Nov 11, 2014
Who’s that girl? It’s not Jess, it’s not even Norma, it’s
the men Miss Shearer seemed to gather around her in almost every film role. In
her Pre-code performances Shearer is not relegated to a supportive role nor is she doomed to a
one-dimensional outlook or perpetually unalt read more
Free Pre-code Screenings
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Oct 5, 2014
Running
from 26 September – 2 November 2014, the Forbidden
Hollywood: The Wild Days of Pre-Code Cinema festival is a celebration of the
best films of the era. Making use of a rare selection of prints from museums
and collections all over the world, it is not to be missed. Unfortunately, the
co read more
Free Pre-code Screenings
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Oct 5, 2014
Running
from 26 September – 2 November 2014, the Forbidden
Hollywood: The Wild Days of Pre-Code Cinema festival is a celebration of the
best films of the era. Making use of a rare selection of prints from museums
and collections all over the world, it is not to be missed. Unfortunately, the
co read more
The New Dietrich: Sari Maritza and Lauren Bacall Tribute
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Aug 13, 2014
Touted by Paramount Pictures in
1932 at the “New Dietrich”, Sari Maritza was as beautiful, exotic and
captivating as her acting counterpart but without the dedication and longevity.
Maritza was a Paramount acquisition groomed and educated like no other with the
company’s executives read more
The New Dietrich: Sari Maritza and Lauren Bacall Tribute
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Aug 13, 2014
Touted by Paramount Pictures in
1932 at the “New Dietrich”, Sari Maritza was as beautiful, exotic and
captivating as her acting counterpart but without the dedication and longevity.
Maritza was a Paramount acquisition groomed and educated like no other with the
company’s executives read more
The Gentleman Gangster: Stone Wallace on George Raft – Part 2
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jul 31, 2014
This is part
two of an interview I completed with George Raft biographer, Stone Wallace. For
part one, click here. For everyone else, enjoy:
Emma: How did Raft get into film acting?
Did he have any training before beginning acting or was he simply a natural
performer? &nbs read more
The Gentleman Gangster: Stone Wallace on George Raft – Part 2
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jul 31, 2014
This is part
two of an interview I completed with George Raft biographer, Stone Wallace. For
part one, click here. For everyone else, enjoy:
Emma: How did Raft get into film acting?
Did he have any training before beginning acting or was he simply a natural
performer? &nbs read more
The Gentleman Gangster: Stone Wallace on George Raft – Part 1
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jul 24, 2014
In 1999 when
the AFI released their 100 years…100
stars list of the top 50 greatest screen legends, most mainstream leading
ladies and men were accounted for. They included Bogart – the dramatic actor,
Cagney – the gangster, Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly – the musical stars,
Ch read more
The Gentleman Gangster: Stone Wallace on George Raft – Part 1
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jul 24, 2014
In 1999 when
the AFI released their 100 years…100
stars list of the top 50 greatest screen legends, most mainstream leading
ladies and men were accounted for. They included Bogart – the dramatic actor,
Cagney – the gangster, Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly – the musical stars,
Ch read more
Even in Precode - Nobody’s Perfect
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jul 11, 2014
Hollywood, since
the 1920’s, has been jokingly known as the community of fakers, liars and ‘Yes-man’.
However once in a while a character stands out and breaks the mould as well as
few a egos.
Gloria Swanson by Stanlaws
Penrhyn Stanlaws was a portrait painting geni read more
Even in Precode - Nobody’s Perfect
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jul 11, 2014
Hollywood, since
the 1920’s, has been jokingly known as the community of fakers, liars and ‘Yes-man’.
However once in a while a character stands out and breaks the mould as well as
few a egos.
Gloria Swanson by Stanlaws
Penrhyn Stanlaws was a portrait painting geni read more
The Tyrannical Wallace Beery: Gloria Swanson – Part 2
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 29, 2014
For all
those new to the odd and perhaps scandalous relationship between Wallace Beery
and Gloria Swanson, check out part 1. If not let’s catch up with the
story:
As I said
before, despite the age difference, Hollywood, family and arguments, Swanson
and Beery were finally marriage. read more
The Tyrannical Wallace Beery: Gloria Swanson – Part 2
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 29, 2014
For all
those new to the odd and perhaps scandalous relationship between Wallace Beery
and Gloria Swanson, check out part 1. If not let’s catch up with the
story:
As I said
before, despite the age difference, Hollywood, family and arguments, Swanson
and Beery were finally marriage. read more
The Tyrannical Wallace Beery: Gloria Swanson – Part 1
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 21, 2014
No one
reached the heights of audience adoration, frenzy and fame more than the
charismatic silent star, Gloria Swanson. Her short period in the top of the
Hollywood spotlight as the classy, expensive and fashion-forward starlet
altered trends, generated millions in sales and made her seem much tall read more
The Tyrannical Wallace Beery: Gloria Swanson – Part 1
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 21, 2014
No one
reached the heights of audience adoration, frenzy and fame more than the
charismatic silent star, Gloria Swanson. Her short period in the top of the
Hollywood spotlight as the classy, expensive and fashion-forward starlet
altered trends, generated millions in sales and made her seem much tall read more
This Week in Precode History: 15th - 21st June
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 14, 2014
Another interesting
week in Precode history:
Fay Wray
apparently almost drowned in a rip in Playa del Rey this week. She was saved,
not by a lifeguard, but director George Hill who had a home in the area and
brought her ashore.
A startling
new magazine campaign was launched in 1934 to promot read more
This Week in Precode History: 15th - 21st June
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 14, 2014
Another interesting
week in Precode history:
Fay Wray
apparently almost drowned in a rip in Playa del Rey this week. She was saved,
not by a lifeguard, but director George Hill who had a home in the area and
brought her ashore.
A startling
new magazine campaign was launched in 1934 to promot read more
Drugs for Laughs: Jewel Robbery (1932)
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 10, 2014
Jewel Robbery 1932 is another one of those amazing
Precode films that is unabashedly full of sin - from, sex, drugs, crime and adultery
– but never seems to cross the line into unwatchable salaciousness or
exploitation. I suppose it is probably due to the incredibly personas and
acting of Kay read more
Drugs for Laughs: Jewel Robbery (1932)
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 10, 2014
Jewel Robbery 1932 is another one of those amazing
Precode films that is unabashedly full of sin - from, sex, drugs, crime and adultery
– but never seems to cross the line into unwatchable salaciousness or
exploitation. I suppose it is probably due to the incredibly personas and
acting of Kay read more