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A Tribute to Antonio Moreno

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Jul 18, 2012

The first of Hollywood’s Latin leading men of the silent era, Antonio Moreno had his greatest success in the 1920’s, when he was ranked second only to Rudolph Valentino as the great lover of the screen. Born Antonio Garrido Monteagudo Moreno in Madrid, Spain read more

Happy Birthday: James Cagney, Jr.

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 17, 2012

James Cagney, Jr. (July 17, 1899 – March 30, 1986). He is best remembered for playing tough guys. Although, in his first professional acting performance, he danced dressed as a woman in the chorus line of the 1919 revue Every Sailor. He spent several years in vaudeville as a hoofer and c read more

Our Modern Maidens(1929).

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 17, 2012

Our Modern Maidens(1929). A silent film directed by Jack Conway. Cast: Joan Crawford in her last silent film role, the film also stars Rod La Rocque, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Anita Page. Our Modern Maidens is the second of three film where Crawford and Page appear together. Fun Fact: Joan Cr read more

Just This Once (1952).

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 16, 2012

Just This Once (1952). Comedy Cast: Janet Leigh, Peter Lawford and Lewis Stone. When the irresponsible Mark MacLene, falls $2,000,000 in debt, the man in charge of his estate, Judge Samuel Coulter, convinces the creditors to take monthly payments to pay back the money he owes. Later, Coulter o read more

Happy Birthday Ginger Rogers and Barbara Stanwyck!

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 16, 2012

Ginger Rogers(July 16, 1911 – April 25, 1995) was an actress, dancer and singer who appeared in film, and on stage, radio, and television. She made a total of 73 films, and was best known as Fred Astaire's romantic interest and dancing partner in a ten Hollywood musical films. She achieved read more

Silent Film Star Photos: Evelyn Brent, Petite, sultry leading lady of the 1920's and 30's.

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 15, 2012

Evelyn Brent (October 20, 1901 - June 4, 1975). she was 10 years old when her mother Eleanor died, leaving her father Arthur to raise her alone. After moving to New York City as a teenager, she worked as a model which led to a wonderful opportunity in the new business of making movies. She visit read more

In Memory: Celeste Holm (April 29, 1917 – July 15, 2012).

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 15, 2012

Celeste Holm (April 29, 1917 – July 15, 2012) was a stage, film, and television actress, known for her Academy Award-winning performance in, Gentleman's Agreement (1947), as well as for her Oscar-nominated performances in, Come to the Stable (1949) and All About Eve (1950). Celeste, died p read more

The Best Hitchcock Movies (That Hitchcock Never Made): Foul Play (1978).

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 13, 2012

This is my contribution to Dorian of Tales of The Easily Distracted and Becky of Classic Becky's Brain Food, wonderful blogathon. About movies that are similar to Alfred Hitchcock movies that were not made by Hitchcock. Foul Play (1978). Comic/mystery/thriller. Director: Colin Higgins. Cas read more

The Reformer and the Redhead (1950).

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 12, 2012

The Reformer and the Redhead(1950), Directed by Melvin Frank. Cast: June Allyson, Dick Powell and David Wayne. In early 1949, Lana Turner was set to star, in this film instead of June. The corrupt Commodore John Balwind Parker and his ruff and tumble niece, Lily, have just returned from Afric read more

INSP: Saddle Up and Getaway Sweepstakes.

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 12, 2012

Grand Prize Round up your folks and help us celebrate the Expanded Saddle-Up Saturday Lineup with your favorites like Bonanza, The Big Valley and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman on INSP! Register for a chance to win one of three great prizes! Grand Prize: (One Winner) 4-Day All expenses paid Du read more

Pawsome Pet Pictures: Tippi Hedren

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jul 11, 2012

Tippi and her well trained friend on the set of The Birds read more

Silent Film Star: Dorothy Devore.

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 10, 2012

Video is from: No Vacancies 1923. Cast: Earl Rodney, Dorothy Devore, Eddie Baker, Blanche Payson, Jack Akroyd and Duffy and Billy Armstrong. read more

In Memory: Ernest Borgnine (January 24, 1917 – July 8, 2012).

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 9, 2012

Ernest Borgnine (January 24, 1917 – July 8, 2012) was a film and television actor whose career spanned more than six decades. He played many memorable characters in the films of the 1950s, winning an Oscar in 1955 for Marty. A timeless story is about a couple trying to find their soul-mat read more

Silent Film Star Photos: Marie Prevost, most famous for being the subject of a Nick Lowe song, "Marie Provost" .

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 8, 2012

Marie Prevost (November 8, 1898 – January 21, 1937) .During her twenty year career, she made 121 silent and talking pictures. While working as a secretary, she landed a acting job at the Hollywood studio owned by Mack Sennett. Sennett, nicked named her the "French girl", adding Dunn read more

A Tribute to Dorothy Devore

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Jul 8, 2012

A Tribute to Dorothy Devore Dorothy Devore was one of those silent film actresses that have been largely forgotten today even though she was a popular actress and comedienne in her time. Born Anna Inez Williams in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 22, 1899, Dorothy Devore began her pro read more

Evelyn Prentice (1934).

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 7, 2012

Evelyn Prentice (1934). Cast: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Una Merkel and Rosalind Russell in her film debut. The third of fourteen films pairing William Powell and Myrna Loy. The movie was based on the 1933 novel of the same name by W. E. Woodward. Evelyn Prentice, is lonely for her husband, a p read more

Happy Birthday: Virginia Rappe, model and silent film actress.

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 7, 2012

Virginia Rappe (July 7, 1895 – September 9, 1921). At age 14 she began working as a commercial and art model in Chicago. In 1916 she relocated to San Francisco to pursue her career as an artist's model, where she met dress designer Robert Moscovitz, to whom she became engaged. Shortly aft read more

Penelope(1966).

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 6, 2012

Penelope(1966). Comedy directed by Arthur Hiller. Cast: Natalie Wood, Ian Bannen, Peter Falk, Jonathan Winters and Dick Shawn. The story begins when Penelope, lonely and wanting to get her banker husband James, attention. Dresses herself up as a sweet old lady and holds up her husband's bank f read more

Happy Birthday: Janet Leigh! (3)

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 6, 2012

Of her more than 50 movies, she would be most remembered for the 40 minutes she was on screen in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960). read more
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