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The Man Who Cheated Himself (1950).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 27, 2010
The Man Who Cheated Himself (1950). Cast: Lee J.Cobb, Jane Wyatt and John Dall.When well to do Lois Frazer, wants a divorce from her husband, he decides that he is not going to let her get away so easy. After her husband with packed bags leaves for a trip, Lois finds a receipt for the gun he just b read more
This Week on Noir and Chick Flicks: (12)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 26, 2010
ON TCM: Ann Shirley, 10 movie Tribute. Monday, June 28, 2010.. Beginning her career as a child actress under the name Dawn O'Day, Shirley adopted the name of the character she played in Anne of Green Gables in 1934, and achieved a successful career in supporting roles. Among her films is Stella Dal read more
Mannequin (1937). Fashion Show.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 26, 2010
Mannequin (1937). Director: Frank Borzage. Cast: Joan Crawford, Spencer Tracy and Alan Curtis. In the film, Crawford plays Jessie, a young working class woman who wants to improve her life by marrying her boyfriend, only to find out that he is no better than what she left behind. Jessie mee read more
Happy Birthday: Eleanor Jean Parker!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 26, 2010
Eleanor Jean Parker, versatile talent led to her being called a Woman of a Thousand Faces, the title of her biography by Doug McClelland. Parker was born in Cedarville, Ohio. At an early age, her family moved to East Cleveland, Ohio and she attended public schools. She is a graduate of Shaw High read more
Point Break(1991).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 25, 2010
After our family medical emergency, my plans for this week's blog changed. I did not get a chance to watch and review the movie, Barrett of Whinpole Street(1934). After reading Ricks Awesome blog, Ride the Wild Surf, at the "Cafe". I decided I would review one of my favorite "surf" movies. Point Br read more
Getting To Know: Becky.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 23, 2010
Over the past couple of years, I feel Beck and I have become good friends.. Becky, has a passion for movies, she also loves to read, mainly classic English literature, she also loves to write on her classic movie blog, Becky loves classical music. That's why she calls herself... ClassicBecky!
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This Week on Noir and Chick Flicks: (13)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 22, 2010
OOPS!! Sorry, this week on: Noir and Chick Flicks is posted a day late..This weeks Chick Flicks at the Movies: The Man Who Cheated Himself(1950). Socialite Lois Frazer wants a divorce from her wealthy husband, but he's not ready to let her go so easy. Suspecting that he intends to murder her, she c read more
Getting to know: Dawn
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 22, 2010
Watching films from the "golden age" is one of my favorite past times. I love fluffy romance movies, film noirs , westerns, drama, and musicals. This has been an a lot of fun for me to build the Noir Chick Flicks blog...I also enjoy, traveling with my husband, gardening and my English springer span read more
Happy Birthday Jane Russell !
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 21, 2010
Born Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell, in Bemidji, Minnesota, she was eldest child and only daughter of the five children of Roy William Russell.Her father was a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and her mother was a former actress with a road troupe. Her parents spent the early years of their marr read more
Getting to Know: VP.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 21, 2010
Noir and Chick Flicks, would like to introduce you to VP, an editor who put together the classic Hollywood blog Carole and Co.. VP's, interests are, classic Hollywood, jazz, old-time radio.Dawn: Who are your top 5 favorite classic movie actor/actresses?VP: Carole Lombard, William Powell, Myrna Loy, read more
His Kind of Woman (1951).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 21, 2010
His Kind of Woman (1951).Cast: Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell. With supporting roles by: Vincent Price, Raymond Burr, and Charles McGraw. Directer: John Farrow.Gangster Nick Ferraro, who has been living in Naples since his deportation from the United States, wants to return to the States to put hi read more
“The Swan” (1925)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Jun 21, 2010
“The Swan” (1925) is a silent romantic comedy starring Frances Howard, Adolphe Menjou and Ricardo Cortez. Directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki, this film is about a love that cannot be. Set in a fictitious European kingdom, Princess Alexandra of Beldonia, played by Frances Howard, is secret read more
Happy Birthday Errol Flynn!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 20, 2010
Errol Flynn, was born in Hobart, Tasmania, where his father, Theodore Thomson Flynn, was a lecturer and later professor of biology at the University of Tasmania (UTAS). Flynn, described his mother, Lily Mary Young's, family as "seafaring folk" and this is where his life-long interest in boats and t read more
Happy Birthday Gail Patrick
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jun 20, 2010
A Happy Birthday to one of my top 5 favorite actresses of all time, Gail Patrick (1911-1980) Gail appeared in three certified screwball comedy classics: My Man Godfrey (1936), Stage Door (1937) and My Favorite Wife (1940) among other things. And Dawn, you will like this, Gail along with her husband read more
Happy Birthday Pier Angeli
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jun 19, 2010
Pier Angeli Photos(1932-1971) Anna Maria Pierangeli was born June 19, 1932, in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. Anna and her twin sister, Marisa Pavan, both had their eyes on become film stars, since that was one of the big Italian pastimes. Anna adopted her surname and split it in half, and it was as Pi read more
Getting to know: Monty.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 19, 2010
Monty, is a good friend and one of the regular contributors here on Noir and Chick Flicks. I thought it would be fun for us to get to know Monty a little better. Monty, loves to write,draw,travel and spending time with his wife Stephanie, family and friends. He loves all kinds of movies, especially read more
Happy Birthday Jeanette MacDonald!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 18, 2010
Jeanette MacDonald, was a singer and actress best remembered for her musical films of the 1930s with Maurice Chevalier (Love Me Tonight, The Merry Widow) and Nelson Eddy (Naughty Marietta, Rose-Marie, and Maytime). During the 1930s and 1940s she starred in 29 feature films, four nominated for Best read more
Elizabeth Allan
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 17, 2010
Elizabeth Allan, most memorable year in Hollywood, was in 1935, when she performed in two Dickens' movies: David Copperfield and A Tale of Two Cities. She also performed in, Mark of the Vampire. Which she did not think to highly of. MGM announced her for a leading part in, The Citadel ,but she was read more
Congratulations!!!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 16, 2010
I wanted to say Congratulations!!!! To: Becky, Kim and Rick for being elected to the five-person Board of Governors for the Classic Movie Blog Association (CMBA). Which I'm honored to be a member of. I also want to give a shout out to: the other two members of the board: Brian and Kevin! read more
Legend of Lylah Clare(1968)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 16, 2010
The Legend of Lylah Clare(1968). Director: Robert Aldrich. Cast: Kim Novak, Peter Finch and Coral Browne.
Being a huge Kim Novak fan, I was really looking forward to watching the film, Legend of Lylah Clare on TCM. The story begins with Elsa Brinkmann, an unknown actress from Chicago, is hired by read more