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Some of my favorite Tony Curtis pictures.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 13, 2010
Tony Curtis and Audrey Hepburn.
Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe. read more
Chick Flicks at the Movies: Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Canary Sedan(1958).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 13, 2010
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Canary Sedan(1958). Cast: Jessica Tandy and Murray Matheson.
Laura Bowlby a psychic, who is has just recovered from an illness, now wants to join her husband in, Hong Kong. After traveling by ship, she is picked up by a chauffeur who takes her to pick out a car to s read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Billie Burke with furry friend.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 13, 2010
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Doris Day and her poodle
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Oct 13, 2010
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 12, 2010
Samuel Goldwyn was inspired to produce a film about veterans after reading an August 7, 1944 article in Time magazine about the difficulties experienced by men returning home to civilian life. Goldwyn hired war correspondent MacKinlay Kantor to write the screenplay.
The film was directed by Willi read more
November Issue Vanity Fair: The Art and Poetry of Marilyn Monroe.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 12, 2010
A long-hidden collection of Marilyn Monroe’s private letters and diaries share many mysteries surrounding her life. Sam Kashner shares his thoughts and the revelations about Monroe’s life, loves, and death.
In Monroe's own words writes about her insecurities and her sex-bomb, smarter read more
The Catered Affair (1956),
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 11, 2010
The Catered Affair (1956). Directed by Richard Brooks and produced by Sam Zimbalist from a screenplay by Gore Vidal, based on a television play by Paddy Chayefsky. The film score was by Andre Previn and the cinematography by John Alton. Cast: Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, Barry Fit read more
John Candy "looks like" Charles Laughton.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 11, 2010
Charles Laughton (July 1, 1899 – December 15, 1962). Was an English-American stage and film actor, screenwriter, producer and two-time director. Laughton was best known for his historical roles in films.
John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994). Best known for his role a read more
Beatles Roof top Concert.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 10, 2010
January 30, 1969
Apple Corps (Roof), London
This was the Beatles last live performance. Performing in the cold wind on a London rooftop in January. It brought the capital to a standstill, until the police, forced the concert to end. (Billy Preston on keyboards). Please go down memory lane and celeb read more
Monty's Top 20 Favorite Hitchcock Films:
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Oct 10, 2010
Here is my top 20 list of favorite Alfred Hitchcock films.
20.) FRENZY (1972) A serial killer is on the loose in London and the police think they have the right man, but he's not. The theme of mistaken identity has also been used by Hitch since his early days, but never this graphic. This was Hitc read more
Michelle Pfeiffer "Looks Like" Jeanne Crain
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Oct 10, 2010
Jeanne Crain (May 1925 - December 2003) Star of such films as State Fair, Home In Indiana, Leave Her To Heaven, Pinky, and A Letter To Three Wives.
Michelle Pfeiffer (born April 29th, 1958) and star of such films as The Witches of Eastwick, Batman Returns, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Scarface, Dan read more
This week on Noir and Chick Flicks: (5)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 9, 2010
On TCM, Thursday, October 14, 2010: Alfred Hitchcock, directed more than fifty feature films in a career spanning six decades. Often regarded as the greatest British filmmaker. Below is a list of films that TCM is going to feature:
Rich and Strange (1932). An unexpected inheritance proves less tha read more
Alice Guy: First female director in the motion pictures.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 9, 2010
Alice Guy was hired by Leon Gaumont to work for a photography company as a secretary. The company soon went out of business, after which Gaumont began his own company that became a major force in the motion picture industry in France. Alice Guy decided to join the new Gaumont Film Company, a decis read more
Noir and Chick Flicks receives three 2010 CiMBA Nominations.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 9, 2010
The Classic Movie Blog Association (CMBA) announced its nominations for the 2010 CiMBA, an award given in seven categories to recognize excellence in classic movie blogging among the CMBA's thirty members. Noir and Chick Flicks received nominations in the following categories:
Best Film Review (D read more
Thrillers and Chillers: Chandu the Magician (1932)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 8, 2010
Chandu the Magician (1932) is a mystery film. Cast: Edmund Lowe, Frank Chandler and Bela Lugosi. Based on the radio play of the same name, written by Harry A. Earnshaw, Vera M. Oldham and R.R. Morgan. The radio series ran from 1932 to 1933 and Fox obtained the rights hoping the film would appeal to read more
Thrillers and Chillers - THE UNINVITED (1944)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Oct 8, 2010
A brother and sister (Ray Milland, Ruth Hussey) move into an old seaside house they find abandoned for many years on the English coast. Their original enchantment with the house diminishes as they hear stories of the previous owners and meet their daughter (Gail Russell, now a young woman) who no read more
This Week at the movies: Long Shot (1955).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 7, 2010
Long Shot(1955). Cast: Alfred Hitchcock Himself - Host, Peter Lawford and John Williams.
Down on his luck gambler Charlie Raymond, reads a newspaper classified add asking for a native Londoner who will drive a British visitor on a trip from New York to San Francisco. He meets with Hendricks, the m read more
Happy Birthday : June Allyson!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 7, 2010
June Allyson, was a major MGM star in the 1940s and 1950s. Allyson, won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film, To Young to Kiss(1951). Other cast members: Van Johnson, Gig Young, Paula Corday, Kathyrn Givney, Larry Keating and Hans Conried. Directed by Robert Z. L read more
Happy Birthday Carole Lombard (1908-1942)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Oct 6, 2010
Everyone knows my favorite actress of all time is Carole Lombard and today is her birthday.
the 5' 2" beauty was a comedy hit during the 30s and 40s. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 6, 1908 under the name of Jane Alice Peters. Young Jane Alice loved the Friday night movie night with her fam read more