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Jane Novak
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 28, 2010
Jane Novak (January 12, 1896 – February 3, 1990.) After her father died an aunt invited her to California where she began acting in 1913 at the age of 17. The actress began in a stage stock company with her uncle in St. Louis. Novak's career went into the sound film where she performed in 115 read more
Happy Birthday: Brigitte Bardot !
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 28, 2010
Brigitte Bardot, born 28 September 1934, is a French animal rights activist and a former fashion model, actress and singer.
Bardot began as a ballet dancer. She started her acting career in 1952, and after performing in 16 films, became world-famous because of her performance in her then-husband R read more
Gloria Stuart (July 4, 1910 – September 26, 2010).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 28, 2010
Gloria Stuart (July 4, 1910 – September 26, 2010). Had a long Hollywood career that spanned more than 70 years, Stuart performed on stage, in television and film, and was best known for her roles in, The Invisible Man and as 101-year-old Rose in her Academy Award nominated role in the film Ti read more
Star of the Month: Vivian Leigh.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 27, 2010
The Roman Spring Of Mrs. Stone(1961). Cast: Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty, Lotte Lenya. Dir: Jose Quintero. Karen Stone, an actress, and her husband are vacationing in Rome. On the plane, her husband suffers a fatal heart attack. Karen decides to stay in Italy and rent a luxury apartment in Rome. The read more
“Wagon Tracks”(1919) William S. Hart
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Sep 27, 2010
“Wagon Tracks” (1919) is a silent western starring William S. Hart, Jane Novak, and Robert McKim. Directed by Lambert Hillyer and adapted from the story by C. Gardner Sullivan, this film is about a mountain man guiding a wagon train across the West while trying to discover the truth ab read more
This week on Noir and Chick Flicks: (6)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 25, 2010
This weeks Noir and Chick Flicks at the Movies: Alfred Hitchcock Presents- The long Shot. A gambler(Peter Lawford pictured above) attempts to scam a man who has hired him to tell him stories about London. Except the man isn't what he seems. Click picture on side bar to view movie.
ON TCM: Sun. Sep read more
Happy Birthday: Michael Douglas!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 25, 2010
Douglas began his film career in the late 60s and early 70s performing in the film Hail, Hero! and Summertree. He is best known for his role in the TV series The Streets of San Francisco from 1972 to 1976, where he starred alongside Karl Malden.
In 1975, Douglas received from his father, Kirk Doug read more
BUtterfield 8 (1960)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 25, 2010
BUtterfield 8(1960) film directed by Daniel Mann. Cast: Elizabeth Taylor and Laurence Harvey. Taylor won an Academy Award for her performance.
The film begins when sophisticated call girl Gloria, wakes up in Weston Liggett's apartment. She is heartbroken when she finds the $250 dollars read more
This week at the movies: Alfred Hitchcock Presents. The Human Interest Story.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 24, 2010
This week at the movies: Alfred Hitchcock Presents, was an American television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock. The series featured dramas, thrillers and mysteries. By the premiere of the show on October 2, 1955, Hitchcock had been directing films for over 30 years.
This weeks feature: read more
Eddie Fisher (August 10, 1928 – September 22, 2010).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 24, 2010
Eddie Fisher (August 10, 1928 – September 22, 2010). He will be greatly missed as a talented singer and entertainer, who was one of the world's most famous and singers in the 1950s, selling millions of records and having his own TV show. He was married to Debbie Reynolds, Elizabeth Taylor, a read more
Happy Birthday: Sheila MacRae!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 24, 2010
Sheila MacRae (born 24 September 1924) . Best known films: Pretty Baby (1950), Caged (1950). Is the story of a teenage newlywed, who is sent to prison for being an accessory to a robbery. Her experiences while in prison, change her from a frightened young girl into a hardened convict. Backfire (195 read more
Nita Naldi "Looks like" Carrie Fisher.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 23, 2010
Nita Naldi, (March 1895 – February 17, 1961). Was one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood during the "Roaring Twenties. She often performed in the role of the "femme fatale".
Carrie Fisher (born October 21, 1956). Born in Beverly Hills, California, the daughter of singer Eddie F read more
Janis Paige
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 23, 2010
In my opinion Janis Paige (born September 16, 1922) , is a underrated actress. She began singing from the age of five in local amateur shows. She then moved to Los Angeles after graduating from high school and then got a job as a singer at the Hollywood Canteen during World War II. That is where read more
Film Noir: Secret Beyond the Door (1948)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 22, 2010
Secret Beyond the Door(1948). Psychological thriller. Directed by Fritz Lang, produced by Lang's Diana Productions. Cast: Joan Bennett and was produced by her husband Walter Wanger.
When Celia's beloved older brother Rick dies she is left with a large trust fund. Celia decides to vacation in Mexic read more
Silent Film Star: Madge Bellamy.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 21, 2010
Madge Bellamy, best known films include: Love Never Dies (1921), Lorna Doone (1922), and The Iron Horse (1924). She made a successful transition to sound film in 1928 with the film, Mother Knows Best, but after a dispute with Fox in 1929, she left the studio and could not find work again until 1932 read more
Star of the Month: Vivian Leigh. (1)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 20, 2010
That Hamilton Woman (1941). The film tells the story of Emma Hamilton, a dance-hall girl who became mistress to Admiral Horatio Nelson. The story begins with alcoholic Lady Hamilton, thrown into prison in the slums of Calais, and shows her past life in flashbacks, as she tells her story.
Vivien Le read more
Happy Birthday Sophia Loren
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Sep 20, 2010
The fabulous Sophia Loren turns 76 today. And is still a striking beauty today. Happy birthday Sophia. read more
"Lorna Doone" (1922) Madge Bellamy
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Sep 20, 2010
“Lorna Doone” (1922) is a silent romantic drama starring Madge Bellamy, John Bowers, and Frank Keenan. Directed by Maurice Tourneur and adapted from the novel by R.D. Blackmore, this film is about a young girl who is captured and grows up among a clan of evil outlaws. The story begi read more
Film Noir: The Big Clock(1948).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 19, 2010
The Big Clock(1948). Film noir thriller. Directed by John Farrow. The black-and-white film is set in New York City. cast: Ray Milland and Maureen O'Sullivan. Real-life married couple Elsa Lanchester and Charles Laughton perform in the film, along with Harry Morgan, in an early film role, as a hire read more
Happy Birthday: Greta Garbo!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Sep 18, 2010
Greta Garbo, was a Swedish actress best for her work during Hollywood's silent film period and also part of Golden Age. She performed in 27 movies and has become one of the most popular Hollywood stars.
Her first talkie was in the film , Anna Christie(1930). Of all MGM stars, Garbo was the actress read more