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"It" (1927) - Clara Bow
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Oct 29, 2009
"It" (1927) is one of my favorite romantic comedies of the silent era. Directed by Clarence Badger and adapted from the novel by Elinor Glyn which created the catch phrase for sex appeal, the film is actually a Cinderella story where the girl becomes the pursuer instead of being pursued. Clara Bo read more
THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR (1947)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 28, 2009
This is a wonderful romantic fantasy that tells the story of young widow (Gene Tierney), who moves into what turns out to be haunted seaside cottage of the late Captain Gregg ( Rex Harrison), with her young daughter (played as a child by Natalie Wood, by Vanessa Brown as an adult).The captain firs read more
BAREFOOT CONTESSA (1954).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 27, 2009
The story begins at the funeral of the BAREFOOT CONTESSA, who was once a Hollywood star and told through the eyes of Harry Dawes (Humphrey Bogart), in flashbacks. Going back in years we see a group Hollywood scouts looking for locations in Europe for an upcoming movie to be filmed in Italy. First read more
Sorry I Took So Long.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Paul 2 on Oct 27, 2009
When Dawn first asked me to post here I thougt I'd do a "Chick Flick For Guys" type of thing. But since Dawn has renamed the site Noir Chick Flicks I had to regroup. So after much thought I'm going to list and then post on what I feel are classic Noir Chick Flicks.In the coming weeks I'll talk abou read more
THIS WEEK on NOIR CHICK FLICKS (5)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 26, 2009
I posted the CHERI trailer, along with the review staring Michelle Pfeiffer, on the PERIOD FILM PAGE. Link located on the side bar. I hope you find the movie as entertaining as I do.Another film that came out on DVD October 20th that caught my eye was, SUMMER STORM (1944). I have not seen it, but i read more
I MARRIED A WITCH (1942)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 26, 2009
I MARRIED A WITCH, is a charming comedy. Romantic settings and two wonderful performers. Fredric March, and Veronica Lake, playing against their usual characters, makes this a very entertaining movie. Author Thorne Smith, wrote about a beautiful playful witch instead of the ugly witches that we gr read more
IT'S LOVE I'M AFTER (1937)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Gilby37 on Oct 25, 2009
Bette Davis and Leslie Howard made three films together. Their first movie together was the critically acclaimed Of Human Bondage in 1934. They were again paired in another drama, The Petrified Forest, in 1936. Both movies showcased their abilities to play tragic characters. However, people often f read more
VIVA LAS VEGAS (1964).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 23, 2009
VIVA LAS VEGAS (1964) , Princess requested... This week's SPOTLIGHT. And so far winning the favorite Ann Margret movie poll.
Viva las Vegas!! What a fun film for Elvis fans. This is one of my favorite Ann Margret films. She's awesome in the musical numbers. Talk about chemistry between two stars. read more
Our Modern Maidens (1929)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Oct 22, 2009
"Our Modern Maidens" (1929) is a little gem directed by Jack Conway that is one of my favorite silent films. This "Jazz Age" melodrama is so fun to watch. It provides a glimpse of the roaring 1920's with its fast cars, jazz parties, flappers, bootleg booze and a love quadrangle. Joan Crawford play read more
THIS WEEK on NOIR CHICK FLICKS (6)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 19, 2009
October 20th .... Is the day CHERI with Michelle Pfeiffer, is released on DVD . I will write a blog after I view it. Also, this week In theaters Oct. 23rd. AMELIA with Hilary Swank and Richard Gere comes to theaters. I will wait until it comes out on DVD to see it. Check side bar for both movie tra read more
FIESTA (1947)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 18, 2009
FIESTA(1947). Is a musical with beautiful exotic settings, and a different role for Esther Williams. It begins with Maria and Mario as children of retired famous toreador Antonio Morales. Antonio's dream is for Mario to follow in his footsteps. Mario spends his time training for the bull ring, bu read more
THE RAGE OF PARIS (1938)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Oct 15, 2009
"The Rage of Paris" (1938) is a delightful screwball comedy directed by Henry Koster that deserves to be more widely known. It stars the charming French film star Danielle Darrieux in her American debut and debonair leading man Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. The film starts with unemployed French model Nic read more
UNDER THE YUM YUM TREE (1963)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 13, 2009
UNDER THE YUM YUM TREE (1963)This lighthearted romantic/ comedy set in the '60s centers around Robin, (Carol Lynley) a newly graduated lab technician, and her fiance, Dave,(Dean Jones) a young San Francisco attorney. Decide to live together in a charming southwest style apartment to see if they can read more
THE LOVE TRAP (1929)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Oct 10, 2009
"The Love Trap" (1929) is a rare part silent/part talkie that is one of my favorite romantic comedies. Directed by William Wyler in one of his earliest full-length features, "The Love Trap" is a charming and entertaining Cinderella story. Laura La Plante plays Evelyn Todd, a dancer and aspiring act read more
THE MASK (1985)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 2, 2009
Mask (1985) Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. Starring Cher, Eric Stoltz, Sam Elliott and Laura Dern. Cher received the 1985 Cannes Film Festival award for best actress.
Cher played her character's battle with drinking/drugs so believably. Also, this is the movie I fell in love with Sam Elliot. Th read more
THE ROSE (1979)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 2, 2009
THE ROSE(1979) I think this is one of the best concert films ever made. The story of a tragic rise to fame and fortune. A wonderful showcase for Bette Midler amazing talents.... The film is loosely based on the life of Janis Joplin.
The film doesn't really go into her childhood, or how she ''ROS read more
BELL, BOOK, CANDLE (1958)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 2, 2009
Bell, Book and Candle (1958) romantic/ comedy directed by Richard Quine based on the Broadway play by John Van Druten. Cast: James Stewart and Kim Novak in their second on-screen pairing (Alfred Hitchcock' s Vertigo, being the first). Columbia Pictures allowed Novak to perform in Vertigo (as a rep read more
MURIEL'S WEDDING (1995)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Rick29 on Oct 2, 2009
Before he directed the Julia Roberts hit comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997), Australian filmmaker P.J. Hogan crafted this quirky, charming ode to feminine friendship and the joys of ABBA music. Like Strictly Ballroom (1992), another Aussie crowd-pleaser, Muriel’s Wedding features ec read more