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Charles Laughton.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 7, 2011
Charles Laughton (July 1, 1899 – December 15, 1962), even though he did not have the looks for a romantic lead, he impressed audiences with his amazing talent.
He performed in three short silent comedies starring his wife Elsa Lanchester: Daydreams, Blue Bottles and The Tonic (all 1928) whi read more
Rembrandt (1936).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 7, 2011
Rembrandt (1936). Historical Drama. Directed by Alexander Korda. With Charles Laughton, Gertrude Lawrence, Elsa Lanchester and Edward Chapman.
The story is about Painter Rembrandt van Rijn, who deals with the death of his wife, the love of his life, Saskia and during her funeral, finishes her por read more
Loving Lucy Blogathon.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 6, 2011
Lucille Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989). Lucy had one of Hollywood's longest careers, she began acting in the 1930s, becoming both a radio actress and B-movie star in the 1940s, and then a television star during the 1950s. She was still making films in the 1960s and 1970s.
Ball recei read more
This Week On N and CF. (29)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 6, 2011
TCM , is continuing "Summer Under The Stars" this week with:
Orson Welles- August 8th. Was an American film director, actor, theatre director, screenwriter, and producer, who worked extensively in film, theatre, television and radio. Noted for his innovative dramatic productions as well as his d read more
Silent Film Star: Pearl White "Stunt Queen".
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 4, 2011
Pearl White (March 4, 1889 – August 4, 1938), was called "Stunt Queen" of silent films. She began performing with the Diemer Theater Company, while in her second year of high school. In 1907, at age 18, she went on the road with the Trousedale Stock Company.
She made her film debut starring read more
Bette Davis. (1)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 3, 2011
Bette Davis (April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989), she was highly regarded for her performances in a range of film genres, from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films and occasional comedies, although her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas.
Video:
A rare read more
20,000 Years in Sing Sing (1932).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 3, 2011
20,000 Years in Sing Sing (1932). Drama film set in Sing Sing Penitentary,a maximum security prison in New York State. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Cast: Spencer Tracy as a convict, and Bette Davis is his girlfriend. This movie was based on the non-fiction book, Twenty Thousand Years in Sing Sing, read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Mary Pickford (2)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Aug 3, 2011
Mary Pickford tries to keep her little friend cool during these hot summer days... read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Eva Gabor.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 3, 2011
Personal Quote:
"All any girl needs, at any time in history, is simple velvet and basic diamonds." read more
“The Perils of Pauline” (1914)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Aug 3, 2011
“The Perils of Pauline” (1914) is a silent serial starring Pearl White, Crane Wilbur and Paul Panzer. Directed by Louis J. Gasnier and Donald MacKenzie, this serial is the most popular of the silent serials. Even though “The Perils of Pauline” (1914) was originally twenty e read more
Paulette Goddard.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 2, 2011
Paulette Goddard (June 3, 1910 – April 23, 1990), was a film and theatre actress. She started out as a child fashion model and in several Broadway productions as a Ziegfeld Girl and she became a major star for Paramount Studio's in the 1940s. She was married several times, her husbands were: read more
Marlon Brando.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 1, 2011
Marlon Brando, Jr. (April 3, 1924 – July 1, 2004), was a wonderful mimic from early childhood and was able to pick up the mannerisms of people he played, in his films. Brando, was best known for his roles in the films:
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). A romantic drama about a troubled Blan read more
Star Of Midnight(1935).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 31, 2011
Star of Midnight (1935). Directed by Stephen Roberts. Cast: William Powell, Ginger Rogers, Paul Kelly, Gene Lockhart.
Looking for his girl friend Alice, who has missing for over a year, Tim Winthrop goes to New York to ask his friend, criminal lawyer Clay Dalzell, for help looking for her. While read more
Dorothy Lamour.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 31, 2011
Dorothy Lamour (December 10, 1914 – September 22, 1996), is best-remembered for her performance in the Road to... movies. Lamour's wonderful humor, allowed her to have a long career in the movies. Lamour published her autobiography, My Side of the Road in 1980, revived her nightclub act, read more
Classic Movie Stars Birthdays for the month of ... August.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 30, 2011
My favorite time of year on TCM is about to begin, "Summer Under The Stars". I decided to put together August Birthdays in one post. As I'm also planning to celebrate "Summer Under The Stars", here on N and CF and may not have the time to write 2 posts per day. I 'm really looking forward to see read more
Third Finger, Left Hand(1940).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 29, 2011
Third Finger, Left Hand(1940). Romantic comedy film. Directed by Robert Z. Leonard. With Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Raymond Walburn, Lee Bowman.
Editor of a fashion magazine, Margot Sherwood Merrick, thinks it best to pretend that she is married, to fend off suitors and jealous wives. Of course h read more
Happy Birthday: Clara Bow! (1)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 29, 2011
Clara Gordon Bow (July 29, 1905 – September 27, 1965), rose to stardom in the silent film era of the 1920s. Her performance in the film, "It" brought her the nickname "The It Girl." Bow came to personify the roaring twenties and is described as its leading sex symbol. She performed in 46 sil read more
The Tall Target(1951).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 28, 2011
The Tall Target(1951). Thriller. Directed by Anthony Mann. Cast: Dick Powell, Paula Raymond, Adolphe Menjou, Marshall Thompson.
Soon after the Presidential election, John Kennedy, a New York police officer, who also was Abraham Lincoln's bodyguard, believes there will be an assignation attempt, o read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Cary Grant (2)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jul 27, 2011
Cary and his little friend... read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Corinne Griffith.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 27, 2011
Fun Facts:
Authored eleven books published between 1947 and 1973. read more