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Silent Film: Pandora's Box(1929).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 8, 2011
Pandora's Box (1929). German silent melodrama film based loosely on Frank Wedekind's plays Erdgeist Earth Spirit (1895) and Die Büchse der Pandora (1904). Directed by Austrian filmmaker Georg Wilhelm Pabst. Cast: Louise Brooks, Fritz Kortner, and Francis Lederer. Story of a young woman's uninhibit read more
Room for One More (1952)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 7, 2011
Room for One More (1952). Comedy/drama. Cast: Cary Grant and Betsy Drake. Directed by Norman Taurog.
After Anna Rose, mother of three, shows interest in becoming a foster parent during a tour of a children's home, the director, Miss Kenyon, visits their home unannounced with a troubled girl, Jan read more
Jeanne Crain
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 7, 2011
Jeanne Crain, debuted on screen in 1943 in, The Gang's All Here, her career lasted through the 50s. Crain was frequently cast as the "girl next door".
In 1944, she starred in the films, Home in Indiana and In the Meantime, Darling. She soon captured audience attention, which resulted in a roll in read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Eleanor Powell and friend
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jan 7, 2011
I know it's Friday and not Pawsome Pet Wednesday, but I had to post this wonderful photo of Eleanor Powell and her friend. I like it so much I made it my new banner pic on my blog. What do you guys think? read more
Eternally Yours(1939)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 6, 2011
Eternally Yours (1939). Director: Tay Garnett. Cast: Loretta Young, David Niven, Broderick Crawford, Billie Burke, Eve Arden, Hugh Herbert, C. Aubrey Smith, Virginia Field, Zasu Pitts, Raymond Walburn.
While Anita is making plans to marry Don, she meets Tony a magician and they fall in love and m read more
Happy Birthday: Loretta Young!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 6, 2011
Loretta Young (January 6, 1913 – August 12, 2000) . Starting as a child actress, she had a long career in film from 1917 to 1953. Young was billed as "Gretchen Young" in the 1917 film, Sirens of the Sea. It was not until 1928 that she was first billed as "Loretta Young" in, The Whip Woman. T read more
Pictures of Silent Film Star: Charles Chaplin.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 5, 2011
Smile" is a song based on an instrumental theme used in the soundtrack for the Charlie Chaplin movie, Modern Times (1936). Chaplin composed the music, while John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons added the lyrics and title in 1954. This version is sung by Michael Jackson. read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Marion Davies.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 5, 2011
Personal Quotes:
With me it was 5% talent and 95% publicity.
When seeing Gloria Swanson's performance in Sunset Blvd. (1950). None of us floozies was ever that zonked! read more
Happy Birthday: Ray Milland!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 3, 2011
Ray Milland (3 January 1905 – 10 March). One of Ray Milland's first film performances was, I Wanted Wings(1941). Directed by Mitchell Leisen. Cast: Ray Milland and William Holden. It also stars Wayne Morris, Brian Donlevy, Constance Moore and Veronica Lake.
Production began in the summer read more
Happy Birthday: Marion Davies!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 3, 2011
Marion Davies (January 3, 1897 – September 22, 1961) was an American film actress. Davies is best remembered for her relationship with newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst.
Please click here to learn more about Marion Davies.
TCM is celebrating Marion Davis with the movies featured be read more
RIP Anne Francis (1930 - 2011)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jan 3, 2011
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) -- Anne Francis, the actress who appeared in the 1956 sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet and later starred as a sexy detective in the TV series Honey West, died Sunday from complications of pancreatic cancer, according to The Los Angeles Times. She was 80. A family spokeswomen read more
Anne Francis (September 16, 1930 – January 2, 2011).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 3, 2011
Anne Francis (September 16, 1930 – January 2, 2011), was best known for her role in the film, Forbidden Planet (1956) and in one of my favorite television series, Honey West (1965–1966). read more
My Favorite Wife (1940).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 2, 2011
My Favorite Wife(1940). Comedy produced and co-written by Leo McCarey and directed by Garson Kanin. Cast: Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Randolph Scott and Gail Patrick. The story is an adaptation of Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem "Enoch Arden"; in tribute, the main characters' last name is Arden.
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This week on N and CF. (52)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 1, 2011
Happy New Year!! From Myrna Loy (pictured above).
ON TCM: Birthday Tribute Jan.3, 2011: Ray Milland (3 January 1905 – 10 March 1986) was a Welsh actor and director. His screen career ran from 1929 to 1985, and he is best remembered for his Academy Award–winning portrayal of an alcohol read more
Happy New Year !!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Dec 31, 2010
It is time to raise our glasses to celebrate the promise of a new year. Happy New Year! From all of us here on N and CF. read more
Cary Grant. (2)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Dec 31, 2010
Archibald Alexander Leach(January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986), better known by his stage name Cary Grant. He moved to Hollywood in 1931, where he used the name Cary Lockwood. He chose the name Lockwood after the name of his character in a recent play called, Nikki. After he signed with Par read more
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Dec 30, 2010
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961). Romantic comedy. Cast: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen, Martin Balsam, and Mickey Rooney. The film was directed by Blake Edwards. It was loosely based on the novel of the same name by Truman Capote. Orangey as "Cat" (trained by Frank Inn). read more
The Talk of the Town(1942).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Dec 29, 2010
The Talk of the Town(1942). Cast: Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Ronald Colman, Edgar Buchanan, and Glenda Farrell. The movie was adapted by Dale Van Every, Irwin Shaw and Sidney Buchman from the story by Sidney Harmon. It was directed by George Stevens.
Mill worker and political activist Leopold Dilg read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Clara Bow. (1)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Dec 29, 2010
Clara Bow Quote: "We had individuality. We did as we pleased. We stayed up late. We dressed the way we wanted. I used to whiz down Sunset Boulevard in my open Kissel, with several red Chow dogs to match my hair. Today, they're sensible and end up with better health. But we had more fun." read more