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Happy Birthday Norman Jewison (1926-present)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jul 21, 2010
The legendary director turns 84 today and while not directing as much, is still alive and in good health as far as I know. His list of credits include Moonstruck (for which he won an Oscar for Best Director), A Soldier's Story (1984), In The Heat Of The Night (1967), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), read more
"True Heart Susie" (1919) Lillian Gish
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Jul 21, 2010
“True Heart Susie” (1919) is a silent romantic drama starring Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, and Clarine Seymour. Directed by D.W. Griffith and adapted from the story by Marian Fremont, this film is about a shy, plain girl who loves her childhood sweetheart but loses him to a more “ read more
True Heart Susie(1919).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 21, 2010
A couple of Videos from the Silent movie, True Heart Susie(1919). With Lillian Gish.Personal quote: "Those little virgins, after five minutes you got sick of playing them - to make them more interesting was hard work." read more
Clarine Seymour- Silent Film Star.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 21, 2010
Clarine Seymour, father had to liquidate his business due to illness. In order to help out the family's finances, Clarine found work with the Thanhouser Film Company. Pathé offered her roles in a Pearl White serial and the 1917 serial "Mystery of the Double Cross". Pathé the offered her an opportun read more
Movie to be Released August 13th: Eat, Pray, Love(2010)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 21, 2010
I'm so excited that they have made a movie about the book of the same name: Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for herself. 2006 memoir by author Elizabeth Gilbert. The memoir is about the author's trip around the world after her divorce, and what she discovered during her travels. She spent four read more
Happy Birthday Natalie Wood
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jul 20, 2010
(1938-1981) Natalie would have been 72 today if not for her accidental drowning back in 1981. She is one of my favorite actresses and was extremely talented. My personal favorite films of hers were The Great Race, Inside Daisy Clover, Sex and The Single Girl, and The Searchers. read more
Happy Birthday Diana Rigg (1938-present)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jul 20, 2010
The wonderful Diana Rigg turns 72 today.Wish her a happy birthday as she is continuing to work to this day. She is most known as Ms. Emma Peel from the TV series, The Avengers. read more
Soylent Green(1973).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 19, 2010
Soylent Green(1973). Science fiction. Director: Richard Fleischer. Cast: Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Joseph Cotton, Chuck Connors, Leigh Taylor and Dick Van Patten. The film is about the investigation of a brutal murder of a wealthy businessman in a future suffering from pollution, overp read more
Leigh Taylor-Young.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 19, 2010
Leigh Taylor-Young, studied classical ballet and attended Northwestern University where she majored in economics. She became interested in theater and was the youngest member of the Eaglesmere Summer Repertory Theatre. Leigh moved to New York and studied under Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Pl read more
This Week on Noir and Chick Flicks: (9)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 17, 2010
Jeanne Carolyn Cagney,(pictured above) was the younger sister of film actor James Cagney and actor/producer William Cagney. She performed in 19 films between 1939 and 1965, including four films with James Cagney: Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), The Time of Your Life (1948), A Lion Is in the Streets (19 read more
Happy Birthday: James Cagney! (2)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 17, 2010
James Cagney, first performing role was dancing dressed as a woman in the chorus line of the 1919 revue Every Sailor. He spent several years in vaudeville as a hoofer and comedian until his first major acting role in 1925. He performed in many roles, receiving good reviews before landing the lead i read more
Happy 76th Birthday: Donald Sutherland!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 17, 2010
Donald Sutherland's, 50 year acting career began In the early 60s, with small parts in British films and TV, landing roles in horror films: Castle of the Living Dead (1964) and Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965) and twice performing in the The Saint. The episodes were directed by, Roger Moore, wh read more
Zero Hour!(1957)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 17, 2010
Zero Hour!(1957). Written by Arthur Hailey. Cast: Dana Andrews, Linda Darnell, and Sterling Hayden. Zero Hour! was the basis for the movie Airplane! Zero Hour! was also the remake of Hailey's Canadian Broadcasting Corporation play Flight into Danger(1956). Hailey co-wrote a novel with John Castle read more
Happy Birthday Barbara Stanwyck
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jul 16, 2010
(1907-1990)
TCM is celebrating Barbara Stanwyck today with a slew of her films including The Two Mrs. Carrolls, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, Cry Wolf and others. Happy Birthday Miss B. read more
Happy Birthday :Barbara Stanwyck!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 16, 2010
Barbara Stanwyck, was a film and television star, known during her 60-year career for her versatile and strong screen presence, and a favorite of directors including Cecil B. DeMille, Fritz Lang and Frank Capra. After a short run as a stage actress, she made 85 films in 38 years in Hollywood, bef read more
Happy Birthday: Ginger Rogers! (2)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 16, 2010
Ginger Rogers, made a total of 73 films, and is best known for her role as Fred Astaire's romantic interest and dancing partner in a series of ten Hollywood musical films. She also achieved success in a variety of film roles, and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Kitty F read more
Ace in the Hole(1951)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 15, 2010
Ace in the Hole(1951). Cast: Kirk Douglas. This film marked a series of firsts for Billy Wilder: it was the first time he was involved in a project as a writer, producer, and director; his first film following his breakup with writing partner Charles Brackett, with whom he had worked on The Lost W read more
"Daddy Long Legs" (1919) Mary Pickford
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Jul 14, 2010
Daddy Long Legs (1919) is a comedy drama starring Mary Pickford, Mahlon Hamilton, and Marshall Neilan. Directed by Marshall Neilan and adapted from the novel by Jean Webster, this film is about an orphan girl who is sent to college by an anonymous benefactor. The story begins with a baby girl found read more
Film Noir Classic Collection, Volume 5 .
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 13, 2010
Out of the shadows is an awesome 4-Disc Set showcasing 8 film noirs! Disc 1, with Dick Powell on the hunt in Cornered and Steve Brodie on the run in Desperate. Caught-in-the-act Disc 2’s corruption story Phenix City Story and the drama Dial 1119. Disc 3 with noir ace Charles McGraw chasing th read more
The Valley of Decision (1945)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 13, 2010
The Valley of Decision (1945)Cast: Greer Garson, Gregory Peck, Lionel Barrymore, Preston Foster, Marsha Hunt, Gladys Cooper, Reginald Owen, Dan Duryea and Jessica Tandy. The movie was adapted by Sonya Levien and John Meehan from the novel (1943) by Marcia Davenport. The film was directed by Tay Gar read more