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Night Editor (1946) . From Bad Girls Film Noir Vol.2. DVD.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 22, 2011
Night Editor (1946). B-movie film noir. Directed by Henry Levin and based on a popular radio program of the same name. The script for the film was based on a previous radio program episode "Inside Story." Cast: William Gargan, Janis Carter and Jeff Donnell.
The story begins when, Johnny's proble read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Shirley Temple (3)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jun 22, 2011
Here's another adorable pic of Shirley... read more
Happy Birthday: Jane Russell!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 21, 2011
Fun Fact:
(June 21, 1921 – February 28, 2011). Was one of Hollywood's leading sex symbols in the 1940s and 1950s.Went to high school with James Dougherty, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) co-star Marilyn Monroe's first husband.
Please click here to learn more about Jane Russell. read more
Underwater! (1955).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 21, 2011
Underwater!(1955). Adventure. Directed by John Sturges. Cast: Jane Russell, Gilbert Roland, and Richard Egan.
The story begins when, while diving Johnny Grant, comes across a ship wreck and reports back to his business partner, Dominic Casada. They go back to the ship wreck sight and begin collec read more
Footsteps in the Dark (1941).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 20, 2011
Footsteps in the Dark(1941).Mystery film based on the play Blondie White. Cast: Errol Flynn and Brenda Marshall.
The story begins when investment councilor Francis Warren, secretly writes detective novels under the name,F. X. Pettibone. Later, Francis has an appointment with Leopold Fissue, wh read more
Cry Wolf (1947).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 20, 2011
Cry Wolf(1947). Mystery. Cast: Errol Flynn and Barbara Stanwyck, based on the novel of the same name by Marjorie Carleton.
The story begins when, Sandra Marshall, learns her husband James Demarest has died, and she tells his uncle, Mark Caldwell, that they were secretly married. Sandra tells Mark read more
Hollywood Memorabilia.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 20, 2011
Marilyn Monroe's, dress from "The Seven Year Itch" is going to a collector who bid $4.6 million at a weekend auction of Hollywood memorabilia. The dress was among the film costumes and props collected by Debbie Reynolds over four decades.
Other pieces in the Saturday auction included Audrey read more
Silent Film Star: Mary Pickford.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 19, 2011
She had intended to have all of her films destroyed after her death, fearing that no one would care about them. She was convinced not to do this.
One of the 36 founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
Arguably the silent era's most renowned female star. Film historian read more
This Week on Noir and Chick Flicks. (4)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 18, 2011
This weeks (Updated June 14th ). Chick Flicks at the Movies: Scarlet Street (1945). Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett,(pictured above) and Dan Duryea, had earlier appeared together in The Woman in the Window (1944) also directed by Fritz Lang. The three were re-teamed for Scarlet Street. Plea read more
Tokyo Joe (1949).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 18, 2011
Tokyo Joe (1949). Directed by Stuart Heisler from a story by Steve Fisher, adapted by Walter Doniger. Cast:Humphrey Bogart, Florence Marly and Sessue Hayakawa. This was Heisler's first of two features starring Bogart, the other was, Chain Lightning (1950).
The story begins when, Joe Barrett, retu read more
Congrats, to ClassicBecky !!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 17, 2011
Congratulations to ClassicBecky for being elected to the CMBA Board of Governors!!
Thank you Rick for allowing me to participate on the board this past year. I really enjoyed reviewing others wonderful blogs and would do it again in a heartbeat... read more
“College” (1927)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Jun 16, 2011
“College” (1927) is a silent comedy starring Buster Keaton, Anne Cornwall, and Flora Bramley. Directed by James W. Horne, this film stars Keaton in one of his most memorable roles as the hapless Ronald who gives a high school valedictory address that praises books and condemns sports. read more
Silent Film Stars: Anne Cornwall and Flora Bramley. From the silent film, College (1927).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 16, 2011
Anne Cornwall (January 17, 1897 – March 2, 1980), performed for forty years in early silent films starting in 1918, and later in talkies, until 1959.
Filmography:
Mr. Smith Goes To Washington (1939)
Men O' War (1929) (Laurel & Hardy movie)
College (1927) (Buster Keaton's girlfriend)
Ple read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Tyrone Power.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 15, 2011
Personal Quote:
I'm sick of all these knights in shining armor parts, I want to do something worthwhile like plays and films that have something to say. read more
Inner Sanctum (1948).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 14, 2011
Inner Sanctum (1948). Directed by Lew Landers. Starring Charles Russell, Mary Beth Hughes, Dale Belding.
Inner Sanctum, is a movie about a man who accidentally kills his fiancee as he leaves the train. No one saw him at the deserted station.. but a little boy. Later, while he's walking along a ro read more
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1929).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 13, 2011
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1929). Comedy, directed by Sidney Franklin. The screenplay by Hanns Kräly is based on the 1925 play of the same name by Frederick Lonsdale. The film was remade twice, with the same title in 1937 and as The Law and the Lady in 1951. Cast: Norma Shearer, Basil Rathbone and read more
This Week on N and CF. (33)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 12, 2011
ON TCM June 15: Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942). Is a romantic comedy/drama starring Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers (pictured above), and Walter Slezak, directed by Leo McCarey, and released by RKO Radio Pictures.
On TCM June 17th: Eleanor Parker Tribute. (born June 26, 1922). Her versatility led to her read more
Silent Film Star: Marion Davis.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 12, 2011
Fun Fact:
She had a reputation in the film industry for being extremely kind to the casts and crews of her films, going so far as to pay hospital bills anonymously if she heard that they were ill.
Please click here to learn more about Marion Davies.
Video:Just You, Just Me (1929) ..
"Just You, J read more
Happy Birthday: Judy Garland!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 10, 2011
Judy Garland (June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969). Her career spanned 45 of her 47 years, Garland was well known for her versatility, she received a juvenile Academy Award, won a Golden Globe Award, as well as Grammy Awards and a Special Tony Award. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Bes read more