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Anne Francis.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 29, 2011
Anne Francis (September 16, 1930 – January 2, 2011), Francis was a former model and Broadway actress who made her film debut in, This Time for Keeps (1947). In her early film career, she played supporting roles in films such as: Susan Slept Here, So Young So Bad, and Bad Day at Black Rock. H read more
Carole Lombard.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 28, 2011
Personal Quote:
"I've lived by a man's code designed to fit a man's world, yet at the same time I never forget that a woman's first job is to choose the right shade of lipstick".
Carole Lombard blogathon. October 6-9, 2011.
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This week on N and CF. (27)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 28, 2011
THE GREATEST MUSICALS TOURNAMENT
August 29th - October 2nd
Hosted by Monty.
TCM, is finishing up "Summer Under The Stars" this week with:
Anne Francis- August 29th. Best known for her role in the science fiction film classic Forbidden Planet (1956), and as the female private detective in the read more
In Name Only(1939).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 28, 2011
In Name Only(1939). Cast: Cary Grant, Carole Lombard and Kay Francis. Based on the 1935 novel Memory of Love by Bessie Breuer.
Alec Walker, finds himself trapped in a loveless marriage, to a woman who married him only for his money. When he meets Julie, a widow and her daughter Ellen, he quickly read more
Linda Darnell.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 27, 2011
Linda Darnell (October 16, 1923 – April 10, 1965). By the age of 15, she signed a contract with 20th Century Fox. Her first film was, Hotel for Women (1939). A story about a girl, who travels to New York be with her boyfriend, a successful architect, who no longer in love with her. Her frien read more
Peter Lawford.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 26, 2011
Peter Lawford(7 September 1923 – 24 December 1984). He was a member of the "Rat Pack", and brother-in-law to President John F. Kennedy. In the late 1930s through the 1950s) he was very popular and starred in many films.
Once he signed with MGM, his mother, Lady Lawford, wanted the studio he read more
Burt Lancaster.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 25, 2011
Burt Lancaster (November 2, 1913 – October 20, 1994), was best known for his athletic build and smile. After first performing in "tough guy" roles, Lancaster reinvented himself in late 1950s and performed in more challenging roles, and became one of the best actors of his era.
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Pawsome Pet Pictures: Carole Lombard (2)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Aug 24, 2011
My girl Carole and her cute little friend.. read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Joan Crawford. (1)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 24, 2011
Personal Quote:
"There was a saying around MGM: "Norma Shearer got the productions, Greta Garbo supplied the art, and Joan Crawford made the money to pay for both". read more
Joan Blondell.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 24, 2011
Joan Blondell (August 30, 1906 – December 25, 1979). Her father, known as Eddie Joan Blondell, Jr., a vaudeville comedian and one of the original Katzenjammer Kids. Her younger sister, Gloria, was also an actress, who was briefly married to film producer, Albert R. Broccoli (the future produ read more
“The Kiss” 1929
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Aug 24, 2011
“The Kiss” (1929) is a silent romantic drama starring Greta Garbo, Conrad Nagel, Anders Randolf, and Lew Ayres. Directed by Jacques Feyder, this film was Garbo’s last silent film and Lew Ayres’ first major screen role.
In this film, Garbo plays Irene Guarry, a young woma read more
Love on the Run (1936).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 23, 2011
Love on the Run (1936). Cast: Joan Crawford, Franchot Tone, and Clark Gable. Love on the Run, is the seventh of eight cinematic collaborations between Crawford and Gable.
The story begins when, London based American newspaper reporters Michael Anthony and Barnabas Pells, flip a coin to see who wi read more
I Live My Life(1935).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 22, 2011
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I Live My Life(1935). Cast: Joan Crawford, Brian Aherne, and Frank Morgan, and is based on the story Claustrophobia, by A. Carter Goodloe.
While vacationing in the Greek islands, wea read more
Cary Grant. (1)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 21, 2011
Video: A Cary Grant tribute by Tony Curtis.
My Five Favorite Cary Grant movies:
(1962)That Touch of Mink.
(1959)North by Northwest.
(1957)An Affair to Remember.
(1948)Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House.
(1947)The Bishop's Wife.
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This Week On N and C F. (1)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 21, 2011
TCM, is continuing "Summer Under The Stars" this week with:
Joan Crawford- August 22nd. After an absence of nearly two years from the screen, Crawford staged a comeback by starring in Mildred Pierce (1945), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. In 1955, she became involved with th read more
Montgomery Clift.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 20, 2011
Montgomery Clift (October 17, 1920 – July 23, 1966), first film was opposite John Wayne in the film, Red River(1948). Clift's second movie was, The Search. Clift, rewrote most of the script himself and the movie was nominated for a screenwriting Academy Award, but the original writers were read more
A New blogger Friend has awarded N and CF with the "Liebster Award."
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 19, 2011
My new blogger friend Craig from http://blamemameblog.blogspot.com/ has honored Noir and Chick Flicks with the "Liebster Award!". Graig created his beautiful blog, May 31, 2011. All the amazing graphics on his blog are created by Craig himself. He loves Rita Hayworth's performance in the film Gil read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: James Stewart.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 17, 2011
Personal Quote:
"I'd like people to remember me as someone who was good at his job and seemed to mean what he said". read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Mary Pickford (1)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Aug 17, 2011
This photo is so lovely.... read more
King of the Underworld (1939).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 17, 2011
King of the Underworld (1939). Directed by Lewis Seiler. With Humphrey Bogart, Kay Francis, James Stephenson, John Eldredge.
Dr. Niles Nelson, is lured into becoming doctor to crime boss Joe Gurney and his gang. When Niles is killed by the police, while taking care of one of Gurney's men, his wif read more