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I'm No Angel (1933).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 16, 2011
I'm No Angel (1933). Cast: Mae West's third motion picture and Cary Grant. This was one of the few Mae West films that was not subjected to heavy censorship.
I'm No Angel" was released immediately after, She Done Him Wrong. Mae West's films saved Paramount Pictures from bankruptcy. Depression er read more
Silent Film Star: Dolores Costello.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 16, 2011
Dolores Costello (September 17, 1903 – March 1, 1979), achieved her greatest success during the era of silent movies. She was nicknamed "The Goddess of the Silent Screen". If you would like to view more articles on Dolores Costello please click here.
Video: Glad Rag Doll(1929), is a all ta read more
RIP Susannah York (1939 - 2011)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jan 16, 2011
Susannah York, the British actress whose gamine looks and demure persona made her an icon of the swinging 60s, has died at the age of 72. She passed away Saturday following a long battle with bone marrow cancer.
York won acclaim for her roles in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? – the 1969 film read more
“Camille” (1921)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Jan 16, 2011
“Camille” (1921) is a silent romantic drama starring Alla Nazimova, Rudolph Valentino, and Patsy Ruth Miller. Directed by Ray C. Smallwood, this film was adapted from the novel by French author, Alexandre Dumas, “La Dame aux camelias,” and the scenario for this modern day v read more
It's a Wonderful World(1939).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 15, 2011
It's a Wonderful World(1939). Romantic/comedy. Cast: Claudette Colbert and James Stewart, directed by W. S. Van Dyke.
Willie Heywood, is framed for murder while Detective Guy, hides him so he can catch the real killer, both of them are caught by the police, tried and convicted. Guy gets a year be read more
This week on N and C F. (6)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 15, 2011
Noir and Chick Flicks will participate in a Hitchcock Blogathon on January 17th, sponsored by the Classic Movie Blog Association. Eighteen classic movie blogs will post reviews and articles on many Hitchcock films. I 'm really looking forward to a day of wonderful movie reviews about one of my fav read more
Film Noir: Conflict (1945).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 15, 2011
Conflict (1945). Film noir directed by Curtis Bernhardt, produced by William Jacobs with Jack L. Warner as executive producer from a screenplay by Arthur T. Horman and Dwight Taylor, based on the story, The Pentacle by Alfred Neumann and Robert Siodmak. Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Alexis Smith and Sy read more
Happy Birthday: Faye Dunaway !
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 14, 2011
One of my favorite actress of the 70s and 80s was Faye Dunaway, an elegant blonde with a knack for playing complex and strong-willed female leads. Faye Dunaway, won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film, Network (1976). The film was written by Paddy Chayefsky. Directed read more
John Payne
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 14, 2011
John Payne (May 28, 1912 – December 6, 1989). Was mainly remembered as a singer in 20th Century Fox musical films, as well as his leading roles in Miracle on 34th Street and the NBC western television series, The Restless Gun.
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A Life of Her Own(1950).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 13, 2011
A Life of Her Own(1950). Directed by George Cukor. Cast: Lana Turner, Ray Milland and Ann Dvorak
Aspiring model Lily Brannel James, travels to New York City to apply to the Thomas Caraway Model Agency. After she is hired by Tom Caraway, Lily quickly become friends with former top model, M read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Claudette Colbert.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 12, 2011
Personal Quote:
Most of us don't know about happiness until it's over. read more
In Memory: David Nelson. (October 24, 1936 – January 11, 2011).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 12, 2011
David Oswald Nelson (October 24, 1936 – January 11, 2011) was an actor, director, producer, and son of bandleader/TV actor Ozzie Nelson and singer Harriet Hilliard and the older brother of late singer Ricky Nelson.
David Nelson, starred on his parents' popular television show "The Adventur read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Audrey Hepburn and Saint Bernard
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jan 12, 2011
Happy Birthday: Rod Taylor!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 11, 2011
Rod Taylor (11 January 1930), first American appearance bit role was in, The Catered Affair. His continued high profile support roles in major pictures such as, Giant(1956), Raintree County(1957) and Separate Tables (1958).
Some of my favorite films are also some of Taylor's best-known films: Th read more
Affectionally Yours(1941).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 11, 2011
Affectionately Yours(1941). Cast: Rita Hayworth, Merle Oberon and Dennis Morgan. Also featured were the Hattie McDaniel and Butterfly McQueen.
Foreign correspondent Rickey Mayberry, is running all over Europe with other women,while his wife Sue, is alone in New York. Rickey soon learns that Sue h read more
Silent Film Star: Lois Wilson.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 10, 2011
Lois Wilson (June 28, 1894 - March 3, 1988) was an American actress best known for her work during the silent film era. Wilson, a school teacher moved to California in 1915, when she won a beauty contest put on by Universal Studios . After which, she won a small part in the film, The Dumb Gir read more
Cain and Mabel(1936).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 10, 2011
Cain and Mabel(1936). Romantic/comedy film designed to showcase Marion Davies in which she co-stars with Clark Gable and Robert Paige (credited under his original name, David Carlyle).
After reporter Aloysius K. Reilly, is responsible for Mabel O'Dare, to lose her waitress job, he helps find he read more
Lili Damita
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 9, 2011
Lili Damita (July 10, 1904 – March 21, 1994) was a French actress who had appeared in 33 movies between 1922 and 1937. She was educated in convents and ballet schools in France, Spain and Portugal. At 14, she was enrolled as a dancer at the Opera de Paris.
She performed in several silent fi read more
“The Show- Off”(1926)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Jan 9, 2011
“The Show- Off”(1926) is a silent comedy drama starring Ford Sterling, Lois Wilson, and Louise Brooks. Directed by Malcolm St. Clair, this is the first of the four film adaptations of the George Kelly play. The story begins with Aubrey Piper, played by Ford Sterling, posing as a railr read more
This week on N and CF. (51)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 8, 2011
On TCM Jan. 9, 2011: Lily Damita (pictured above). In 1928, at the invitation of Samuel Goldwyn she went to Hollywood, making her American debut in a film titled, The Rescue. She appeared with stars such as Gary Cooper, Maurice Chevalier, Laurence Olivier, Cary Grant, and James Cagney. Her films i read more