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"The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award".
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 17, 2011
Thank you to Monty over at "All Good Things Blogspot" for passing the "The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award", to N and CF. Here is the link to Monty's awesome blog... All Good Things Blogspot. Monty, did an amazing job on this years "best actress and best actor tournaments. He deserves many awards f read more
Joanne Woodward.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 16, 2011
Joanne Woodward (born February 27, 1930), is an actress, television and theatrical producer, and widow of Paul Newman. She is best known for her Academy Award winning role in, The Three Faces of Eve (1957).
Her mother loved movies so much that she named her daughter after Joan Crawford. While att read more
Dive Bomber(1941).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 15, 2011
Dive Bomber(1941). Directed by Michael Curtiz. It is known for both its beautiful photography of pre-World War II United States Navy aircraft and as a historical document of the US in 1941, including the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, one of the best known World War II US warships.
The film w read more
Lon Chaney: "The Man of a Thousand Faces."
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 15, 2011
Lon Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930). He was one of the most versatile actors of silent films. He is best remembered for his characterizations of grotesque and afflicted characters, and his artistry with film makeup.
Both of Chaney's parents were deaf, and as a child of deaf adults read more
Ralph Bellamy.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 14, 2011
Ralph Bellamy, toured with road shows before landing in New York. He began acting on stage and by 1927 owned his own theatre company. Bellamy, was cast in the lead role in the films: Straight from the Shoulder(1936) and It Can't Last Forever (1937).
He received a nomination for the Academy Award read more
This Week on N and CF. (28)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 14, 2011
TCM, is continuing "Summer Under The Stars" this week with:
Lon Chaney- August 15th, nicknamed "The Man of a Thousand Faces," was an American actor during the age of silent films. He was one of the most versatile and powerful actors of early cinema. He is best remembered for his characterization read more
James Stewart
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 13, 2011
James Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997), he starred in many classic films and was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning one in competition and receiving one Lifetime Achievement award. He was a major MGM contract star. He also had a noted military career and was a World War II and V read more
Marilyn Monroe film to open New York film festival.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 13, 2011
Actress Michelle Williams, stars as Marilyn Monroe in a film about Marilyn Monroe's time in England in 1956. It will premiere during the two-week festival on the 9th of October.
Directed by Britain's Simon Curtis, the film is based on a week that British writer Colin Clark spent with Monroe filmi read more
Claudette Colbert.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 12, 2011
Claudette Colbert, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for three films, It Happened One Night (1935), Private Worlds (1936), and Since You Went Away (1945), winning for It Happened One Night.
Video: Full length movie of It Happened One Night.
Claudette Colbert, is the only a read more
The Secret Heart(1946).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 12, 2011
The Secret Heart(1946). Directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Cast: Claudette Colbert, Walter Pidgeon and June Allyson.
Lee is engaged to marry Larry Adams, a alcoholic widower with two children, Chase and Penny. While returning home on an ocean liner, she meets and falls in love with Chris Matthews, a read more
Ben Johnson
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 11, 2011
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Ella Raines giving her friend a bath
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Aug 10, 2011
Here are some pics of actress Ella Raines giving her friend a bath, in which she also has to join in on the fun. I can relate.
Well at least they are both clean and fresh now... read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Rita Hayworth.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 10, 2011
Personal Quote:
On why she divorced Orson Welles. "I can't take his genius any more". read more
Shirley MacLaine.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 10, 2011
Shirley MacLaine (born April 24, 1934). Named after Shirley Temple, was born with very weak ankles, so her mother, thought it would help her ankles, if enrolled her in ballet class. Shirley, performed In the classical plays, "Romeo and Juliet" and "Sleeping Beauty,". Because she was the tal read more
Announcement. (1)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 10, 2011
I found this really cute Betty Boop background that I wanted to add to my blog.. And.. in doing so.. I lost almost everything on my side bar.. It will take me a few days to try and get things they way they once were.. I did not think it would turn into "Betty Bloop". :( read more
Tomorrow Is Forever(1946).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 9, 2011
Tomorrow Is Forever(1946). Directed by Irving Pichel. Cast: Claudette Colbert, Orson Welles and George Brent. The music score is by Max Steiner. It also features the eight-year-old Natalie Wood in her first credited role.
After Elizabeth MacDonald, receives word that her husband, John Andrew, read more
Ann Dvorak.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 9, 2011
Ann Dvorak (August 2, 1911 – December 10, 1979) was the only child of two vaudevillians. Her father, Edwin McKim worked as a director for the Lubin Studios, and her mother, Anna Lehr, a star of many silent movies. Her parents divorced when Ann was four, and she and her mother moved to Holly read more
Stranger in Town (1932).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 9, 2011
Stranger in Town (1932). Directed by Erle C. Kenton. With Charles 'Chic' Sale, Ann Dvorak, David Manners and Raymond Hatton.
Crickle, is postmaster and runs a small town grocery store. His business is threatened when a chain of large grocery stores opens in town, which will be managed by Jerry. A read more
Orson Welles.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 8, 2011
Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985), was known as a very talented film director, actor, theatre director. He was also well known for his distinctive uses of lighting, unique camera angles, sound techniques, deep focus shots, and long takes.
After directing theatrical productions, read more
A Special Liebster Blog Award From A Special Blogger.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 8, 2011
Movie blogger Becky, http://classicbeckybrainfood.blogspot.com/ has chosen N and CF as one of her five for a special award. "Liebster" in German and Spanish means "beloved". She says that this award began in Germany. What beautiful name for an award which I am very honored to receive from Becky. read more