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Part 3 of 6: Bette Davis.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 9, 2011
Davis began working on the film, Marked Woman (1937), performing as a prostitute inspired by the case of Lucky Luciano.
The story is about Mary Stauber, a nightclub hostess who works for gangster Johnny Vanning. She becomes friends with a young man who tells her that he can not repay his ga read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Bette Davis. (2)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 9, 2011
Personal Quote:
Today everyone is a star - they're all billed as 'starring' or 'also starring'. In my day, we earned that recognition. read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Irene Dunne
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Mar 9, 2011
Since Irene Dunne just won a spot in my Final Four Classic movie Actress tournament over at All Good Things, I decided to post a pawsome pet picture with her and her friend. read more
Happy Birthday Will Geer (1902-1978)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Mar 9, 2011
Happy Birthday to talented actor Will Geer, best remembered as Grandpa Walton on the TV series, The Waltons. He also starred in such films as Broken Arrow (1950), Winchester '73 (1950), Advise and Consent (1962), In Cold Blood (1967), The President's Analyst (1967), Bandolero (1968), The Reivers (1 read more
Happy Birthday: Claire Trevor! "Queen of Film Noir".
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 8, 2011
Claire Trevor (March 8, 1910– April 8, 2000), was nicknamed the "Queen of Film Noir" because of her many performances in film noirs. Her first film performances were in the films, Life in the Raw(1933) and Jimmy and Sally (1933).
She went on to star with Humphrey Bogart in the film, Dead En read more
Happy Birthday: Cyd Charisse!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 8, 2011
Cyd Charisse (March 8, 1922 – June 17, 2008). Around the time of the outbreak of World War II, David Lichine offered her a dancing role in, Something to Shout About. This brought her to the attention of choreographer Robert Alton, who had also discovered Gene Kelly and soon she became the re read more
Star of the Month and Birthday Girl: Jean Harlow!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 8, 2011
I'm really looking forward to this months TCM's "Star of the Month", Jean Harlow. Hopefully, I will have the opportunity to view some of her movies and learn more about this very interesting and talented actress.
On TCM, March 8, 2011: The Red Headed Woman(1932). A film of the Pre-Code era, bas read more
The Uninvited (1944).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 7, 2011
The Uninvited(1944). Supernatural/ mystery/romance. film directed by Lewis Allen. It is based on the Dorothy Macardle novel Uneasy Freehold. It was nominated for a 1945 Academy Award for Best Black and White Cinematography. Cast: Ray Milland, Ruth Hussey and Donald Crisp.
The movie begins with a read more
“Her Sister from Paris” (1925)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Mar 7, 2011
“Her Sister from Paris” (1925) is a silent romantic comedy starring Constance Talmadge, Ronald Colman and George K. Arthur. Directed by Sidney Franklin, this film allowed Constance Talmadge to demonstrate her comic range in dual roles.
The story begins with an Austrian couple, Joseph read more
Niagara Falls(1941) .
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 6, 2011
Niagara Falls(1941). Directed by Gordon Douglas.Cast: Marjorie Woodworth, Tom Brown and Za Su Pitts.
The story begins when, depressed Sam Sawyer is on his honeymoon in, Niagara Falls. Dressed, in only his pajamas, is about to jump to his death at, Suicide Point, when a peanut vendor stops him and read more
This Week on N and CF. (45)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 6, 2011
ON TCM, March 7, 2011: The Uninvited(1944). Cast: Ruth Hussey(pictured above), The movie begins with a narration by Ray Milland, who plays one of the main characters: "They call them the haunted shores, these stretches of Devonshire and Cornwall and Ireland which rear up against the westward ocean read more
Silent Film Star: Dorothy Gish.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 6, 2011
In Hearts of the World (1918), was Dorothy's first comedy role. Director Clifton, directed seven comedies with Dorothy that were so successful that they helped to pay for Griffith’s expensive epics.
Dorothy, specialised in pantomime and light comedy, while her sister performed in tragic rol read more
The Richest Girl in the World (1934).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 5, 2011
The Richest Girl in the World (1934). Romantic/comedy. Directed by William A. Seiter. Cast: Miriam Hopkins and Joel McCrea. Norman Krasna was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Story. It was remade in the film, Bride by Mistake(1944) with Laraine Day and Alan Marshal.
The story begins when, read more
Drew Barrymore " Looks Like" Sylvia Sidney.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 5, 2011
Drew Barrymore (born February 22, 1975), actress, producer, and director. She is the granddaughter of actor John Barrymore. She first performed in an advertisement when she was eleven months old. Barrymore made her film debut in, Altered States (1980). Afterwards, she starred in her breakout role read more
Grand Hotel (1932).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 4, 2011
Grand Hotel(1932). Drama directed by Edmund Goulding. The screenplay by William A. Drake and Béla Balázs is based on the 1930 play of the same title by Drake, who had adapted it from the 1929 novel Menschen im Hotel by Vicki Baum. The film is the only one to have won the Academy Award for Best Pic read more
Dolores Hart Interview
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Mar 3, 2011
I'm a subscriber to Entertainment Weekly Magazine and their Oscar issue had a wonderful article and interview with former 60's screen star Dolores Hart. She only made a few films during this period such as Where The Boys Are and the Elvis Presley films Loving You and King Creole. But she decided sh read more
Part 2 of 6: Bette Davis.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 3, 2011
Traveling by train with her mother, Davis arrived in Hollywood, on December 13, 1930. Unfortunately, She failed her first screen test. Her second test was, for the film, A House Divided (1931). The director of the film William Wyler, was not that impressed with her. Carl Laemmle, the head of Uni read more
Happy Birthday: Jean Harlow!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 3, 2011
After moving to Los Angeles, Harlean became friends with Rosalie Roy, a young actress. Roy asked Harlean if she would drive her to Fox Studios for an appointment. While she was sitting in the car waiting for her friend Harlean was noticed by Fox executives, where Harlean told them that she was not read more
The Jean Harlow Blogathon: Feb. 28, 2011- March 6, 2011.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 3, 2011
Please click here to view participating blogs.
Noir and Chick Flick, is planning a month long tribute to Jean Harlow.
Thank you Carley, from The Kitty Packard Pictorial, for inviting me. I am very happy to be part of the blogathon.
Suzy(1936). Cast: Jean Harlow, Franchot Tone and Cary Grant. Th read more
Happy Birthday: Jennifer Jones!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 2, 2011
When Jennifer tried out for the lead role in Claudia, she was so sure that she gave a bad reading, she ran out. To her suprise, Selznick, was very impressed and had his secretary call her back and she was signed to a seven-year contract.
In 1944, on her 25th birthday, Jones won the Academy Awar read more