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This week on N and CF. (38)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 1, 2011
I'm sure most of you know by now... I'm a huge Esther Williams(pictured above) fan and I'm thrilled that she will be TCM's Star of the Month coming in May. Esther Williams, is a competitive swimmer and 1940s and 1950s movie star. Known as "America's Mermaid," she was famous for her musical films t read more
Happy Birthday: Glenn Ford!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 1, 2011
Glenn Ford (May 1, 1916 – August 30, 2006). After Ford graduated from Santa Monica High School, he began working in small theatre groups. He also acted in West Coast stage companies, before joining Columbia Pictures in 1939. His first major movie part was in the film, Heaven with a Barbed Wi read more
Happy Birthday: Eve Arden!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 30, 2011
Eve Arden (April 30, 1908 – November 12, 1990). Her 60-year career she performed in many supporting and leading roles.
Personal Quote:
"I've worked with a lot of great glamorous girls in movies and the theater. And I'll admit, I've often thought it would be wonderful to be a femme fatale. read more
The Star (1952).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 29, 2011
The Star(1952). Directed by Stuart Heisler. Cast: Bette Davis, Sterling Hayden and Natalie Wood. Bette Davis received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
The story begins when, Oscar Award winning Margaret Elliot, a bankrupt movie star, has to sell all her beautiful possessions a read more
Happy Birthday: Ann Margret!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 28, 2011
Ann-Margret (born April 28, 1941), is a Swedish-American actress, singer and dancer whose first RCA recording was "Lost Love" from her debut album, And Here She Is: Ann-Margret, produced in Nashville with Chet Atkins on guitar, the Jordanaires (Elvis Presley's backup singers), and the Anita Kerr read more
Pawsome Pet Picture: Ella Raines.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 27, 2011
Triva:
Her second husband, Robin Olds, was a famous fighter pilot. Son of a World War I pilot, Olds was an ace (shot down 5 or more enemy aircraft) in WWII and 4 in Vietnam. They separated in 1975 and were divorced in 1976. Ella moved back to Hollywood and lived in Sherman Oaks until her death in read more
When Ladies Meet (1941).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 26, 2011
When Ladies Meet (1941). Cast: Joan Crawford, Robert Taylor, Greer Garson, Herbert Marshall, and Spring Byington. The screenplay by S.K. Lauren and Anita Loos was based upon a 1932 play by Rachel Crothers. The film was directed by Robert Z. Leonard, who also co-produced the film with Orville O. Du read more
Winslow, the new host for: Pawsome Pet Pictures.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 26, 2011
I have had a couple of requests to post my new puppy Winslow's, picture. Here "him" is. :) read more
Beware of these Women: Barbara Stanwyck.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 25, 2011
Double Indemnity(1944). Noir, directed by Billy Wilder, co-written by Wilder and Raymond Chandler, and produced by Buddy DeSylva and Joseph Sistrom. Cast: Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson.
This film noir is one of best murder mysteries of all time. The story begins when Wal read more
Pre- Code: Smarty (1934).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 24, 2011
Smarty(1934). Cast: Joan Blondell, Warren William, Edward Everett Horton, Joan Wheeler, Claire Dood and Frank McHugh.
Vicki Wallace, seems to enjoy pushing her husband Tony Wallace, buttons and it isn't long before he smacks her up side her head. Vicki's attorney who is also in love with her, Ver read more
This week on N and C F. (5)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 23, 2011
Personal Quote: I was very flattered by the sex-kitten thing because I never thought of myself as that.
Happy Birthday: Ann-Margret (born April 28, 1941) is a singer and dancer . She became famous for her starring roles in Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, The Cincinnati Kid, Carnal Knowledge, and read more
Silent Film Star: Edna Purviance.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 23, 2011
Personal Quote:
"Mr. Chaplin asked me if I would like to act in pictures with him. I laughed at the idea, but agreed to try it. I guess he took me because I had nothing to unlearn and he could teach me in his own way. I want to tell you that I suffered untold agonies. Eyes seemed to be everywhere. read more
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers(1946).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 22, 2011
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers(1946). Film noir. Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott and Kirk Douglas in his film debut. The movie is based on the short story "Love Lies Bleeding" by playwright John Patrick.
The story begins, One rainy night, when Martha Ivers, a young girl want read more
Beware of These Woman: Yo Ho, Yo Ho.. It's A Pirate Life for Me!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 21, 2011
What is it about pirates that causes "bad girls" to throw away their corsets and live a life as a pirate sailing the seven seas? Is it the action packed life, love or the treasure? Maybe ...we will find out by watching these "Pirate Bad Girls", before they make you walk the plank...
Anne of the read more
Happy Birthday: Harold Lloyd!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 20, 2011
Harold Lloyd (April 20, 1893 – March 8, 1971), ranks up there with Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton as one of the most popular and influential film comedians of the silent film era. Lloyd made nearly 200 comedy films, both silent and "talkies", between 1914 and 1947. He is best known for hi read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Alice Faye.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 20, 2011
Personal Quote;
On Tyrone Power, He was the best looking thing I've ever seen in my life. Kissing him was like dying and going to heaven. read more
They Call It A Sin(1932).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 20, 2011
They Call It A Sin(1932). Cast: Loretta Young, George Brent and Una Merkel.
Traveling salesman Jimmy Decker falls in love with Marion Cullen, even though he is engaged to Enid Hollister, his boss's daughter. Marion is a talented composer, after a confrontation with her foster mother, who tells h read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Marilyn Monroe
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Apr 20, 2011
Marilyn and friend going over the script for Monkey Business (1950)...wonder where's Cary Grant? read more
Happy Birthday: Jayne Mansfield!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 19, 2011
Jayne Mansfield (April 19, 1933 – June 29, 1967). In 1950, Vera Jayne Palmer married Paul Mansfield, becoming Jayne Mansfield and the couple moved to Austin, Texas. Where she studied dramatics at the University of Dallas and the University of Texas at Austin. Her acting career were tempora read more