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Dawn's Favorite Movie actresses and their films of the "60's".
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 12, 2011
These are my top 10 movie actresses of the 60's and the films that they performed in:
Katharine Hepburn:
1962 Long Day's Journey Into Night
1967 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (video below).
1968 The Lion in Winter
1969 The Madwoman of Chaillot
By the 1960′s Katherine Hepburn read more
“The Flying Fleet “ (1929)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Jul 12, 2011
“The Flying Fleet “ (1929) is a silent drama starring Ramon Novarro, Ralph Graves, and Anita Page. Directed by George Hill, this film features excellent footage of naval aircraft. The story begins with six graduating seniors at the U.S. Naval Academy on the eve of their graduation. The read more
Heat Lightning (1934).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 11, 2011
Heat Lightning (1934). Drama. Cast: Aline MacMahon, Ann Dvorak and Preston Foster. It is based on the play of the same name by Leon Abrams and George Abbott.
Two sisters, Olga and Myra, run a gas station, diner and tourist hotel in the hot California desert. Olga works as a mechanic. Myra, her y read more
Announcement. (2)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 11, 2011
Noir and Chick Flicks, is still having trouble with blogger. I have had a couple of e-mails stating that they were having trouble leaving comments on recent posts... Also, some are having trouble signing up to follow N and CF blog. Sorry for the inconvenience, I am looking into it and hopefully.. I read more
The Limping Man(1953).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 10, 2011
The Limping Man(1953). British film directed by Cy Endfield (as Charles de Lautour), Cast: Lloyd Bridges and Moira Lister. The film was based on Anthony Verney's novel, Death on the Tideway.
The story begins when, Franklyn Pryor, gets off the plane and asks a man for a light, just as a sniper sho read more
Silent Film Star: Virginia Valli.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 10, 2011
Fun Fact: Was a stenographer before becoming an actress.
Please click here to learn more about Virginia Valli. read more
Grand Central Murder(1942).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 9, 2011
Grand Central Murder(1942). Comedy/mystery. It was based on Sue MacVeigh's 1939 novel of the same name, and stars Van Heflin. Directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
After arriving in New York's Grand Central Station, two policemen lose their prisoner "Turk," who goes looking for his ex girlfriend/actress read more
This Week on N and C F. (2)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 9, 2011
ON TCM July 11th: Heat Lighting(1934). In the Mohave Desert, Olga runs a gas station, lunch counter, and auto camp with her younger sister Myra.
ON TCM July 13th: The Divorce of Lady X (1938).Is a 1938 British romantic comedy film made by London Films and distributed by United Artists. It was d read more
Secrets (1933).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 8, 2011
Secrets (1933). Directed by Frank Borzage. With Mary Pickford, Leslie Howard, C. Aubrey Smith, Blanche Friderici.
The story begins when well to do William Marlowe, wants his daughter Mary, to marry Lord Hurley, but she is in love with John Carlton, one of Marlowe's clerks. Marlowe, finds the coup read more
Silent Film, "It (1927)".
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 8, 2011
I just finished watching the silent film, "It(1927)"with Clara Bow. I really enjoyed this very fast paced and cute comedy. Clara gives a very cute performance in a scene where she is making funny faces at her friends baby. I also enjoyed The scenes at coney island and the subtitles with the 1920's read more
The Spiral Staircase (1945).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 7, 2011
The Spiral Staircase (1945). Director: Robert Siodmak. Cast: Ethel Barrymore, Rhonda Fleming, Elsa Lanchester.
The story begins when, mute Helen McCord, goes to see a silent movie. Just as the film is ending, a crash is heard and the projectionist goes to see what had happened. When he gets up st read more
Gambling Lady(1934).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 6, 2011
Gambling Lady(1934). Cast: Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea.
The story begins when gambler Mike Lee commits suicide rather than to be come part of a gambling syndicate, headed by Jim Fallin, who wants him to run a crooked game. Charlie Lang, takes up a collection for his daughter, Jennifer Lady Le read more
Happy Birthday: Janet Leigh! (1)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 6, 2011
Fun Fact:
She and her actress daughter Jamie Lee Curtis perform together in John Carpenter's The Fog (1980), though they do not meet until the film's end. They also appear together in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) early in the film when Janet reports to Jamie on a problem with the girls' s read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Janet Leigh. (2)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 6, 2011
Personal Quote:
I don't know what it is I exude. But whatever it is, it's whatever I am! read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Jamie Lee Curtis
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jul 6, 2011
I know we usually post classic stars and their pets but I had to post this pic of Jamie Lee Curtis from True Lies because I just wrote a post about that film on my blog. Plus this is a really cute pic. read more
Madeleine (1950). Based on a True Story.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 5, 2011
Madeleine(1950) Directed by David Lean, based on a true story about Madeleine Smith, a young woman from a wealthy family who was tried in 1857 for the murder of her lover, Emile L'Angelier. The trial was "the trial of the century." Lean's adaptation of the story stars his then wife, Ann Todd with read more
Happy Birthday: Gina Lollobrigida! Sex symbol of the 1950s.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 4, 2011
Gina Lollobrigida, born 4 July (1927), was one of the most popular European actresses of the 1950s and early 1960s. She started out modelling, and around this time, she also began performing in Italian films. In 1950, Howard Hughes wanted her to perform in Hollywood films, but she refused, wanting read more
Dawn's top 5 favorite Angels from Classic Movies.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 4, 2011
You can find Angels in: comedies, dramas, cartoons, television series, and musicals. Angels are part of the story to help the main character, but... sometimes they also learn something from us mortals.
1. Mr. Jordan and Messenger 7013 in the film, Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941).
Robert Montgomery read more
Silent Film Star: Virginia Lee Corbin.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 3, 2011
Virginia Lee Corbin (December 5, 1910 - June 5, 1942). Corbin began her career as a child actress in 1916, and went on to become a flapper in the 1920s. Unfortunately she was one of the many silent stars that would not make it in the sound era.
Films:
Wine of Youth 1924
The Three Keys 1925
Han read more