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Laraine Day
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 9, 2010
Laraine Day, a popular actress who performed in almost two dozen MGM movies during Hollywood’s Golden Age. One of my favorite moves that she did was, A Bride by Mistake(1944). Director: Richard Wallace. Cast: Laraine Day, Marsha Hunt, Phil Vernon and Edgar Buchanan.
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Whistle Stop(1946): She spelled trouble for every guy that made a play for her!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 9, 2010
Whistle Stop(1946). Director: Leonide Mogur. Cast: George Raft, Ava Gardner, Victor McLagle, Tom Conway and Jane Nigh.When Mary returns home to sell her house, her first stop is to visit Molly Veech. Mary was in love with Molly's son Kenny, a lazy bum who's stuck in a small town, indulged by his mo read more
Happy Birthday Alexis Smith
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jun 8, 2010
(1921-1993) Just recently saw Alexis in the screwball comedy, The Doughgirls, and she was awesome. Normally known for dramatic roles, she showed a natural flair for comedy. Happy Birthday Alexis.
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Two Favorite Alexis Films
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Paul 2 on Jun 8, 2010
Monty, here are the trailers for two of my favorite Alexis films. Dive Bomber, and Gentleman Jim. read more
Greta Garbo "Wild Orchids" (1929)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Jun 8, 2010
"Wild Orchids" (1929) is a silent romantic drama starring Greta Garbo, Lewis Stone, and Nils Asther. Directed by Sidney Franklin, this film is about a wife who finds herself drawn to a Javanese prince while on a trip with her husband. The story begins with middle-aged American tycoon, John Sterling read more
Happy Birthday Dean Martin
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jun 7, 2010
(1917-1995) One of my favorite all around entertainers: he could act, sing, dance a little, do comedy, drama, westerns, action....anything.
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This Week on Noir and Chick Flicks:
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 6, 2010
This weeks Chick Flicks at the Movies: Whistle Stop (1946). When beautiful Mary returns home to her "whistle stop" home town, long-standing feelings of animosity between two of her old boyfriends leads to robbery and murder. Click picture on side bar to view movie. Cast: Ava Gardner(pictured above)a read more
Happy Birthday Rosalind Russell
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jun 4, 2010
Happy Birthday to the great Rosalind "Roz" Russell (1907-1976). My favorite performance of hers is of Hildy Johnson in my favorite movie of all time, His Girl Friday. read more
The Feminine Touch(1941)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 4, 2010
The Feminine Touch (1941). Romantic Comedy. Cast: Don Ameche and Rosalind Russell.College psychology professor John Hathaway, becomes upset when Dean Hutchinson suggests that the team's star, Rubber-legs Ryan, must pass an exam to be put back on the team. Rubber-legs has eyes for John's wife Julie, read more
Happy Birthday Paulette Goddard
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jun 3, 2010
(1910-1990)
Happy Birthday to the insanely talented Paulette Goddard
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Paulette Goddard
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 3, 2010
Paulette Goddard, was A former child fashion model and in several Broadway productions as Ziegfeld Girl, she was a big star in the 1940s. She was married to Charlie Chaplin, Burgess Meredith and Erich Maria Remarque. Goddard was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her per read more
There's Always Tomorrow (1956).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 3, 2010
There's Always Tomorrow (1956). Drama. Director: Douglas Sirk. Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray and Joan Bennett. The screenplay was written by Bernard C. Schoenfeld, based on novel by Ursula Parrott.Clifford Groves, works hard running a toy manufacturing business and afterwards goes home to read more
Happy Birthday Tony Curtis!!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 3, 2010
Tony Curtis, has played roles from light comic, as the musician on the run from gangsters in Some Like It Hot, to dramatic roles, as an escaped convict in The Defiant Ones, which snagged him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor. Since 1949, he has performed in more than 100 films and h read more
Erich Von Stroheim- One of the great early directors.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 2, 2010
Erich Von Stroheim, began working in movies in small parts and as a consultant on German culture and fashion. His first film, in 1915, was The Country Boy in which he was uncredited. His first credited role was in, Old Heidelberg.He began working with D. W. Griffith, taking uncredited roles in Into read more
Denise Darcel- Made only a few films.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 2, 2010
Denise Darcel, was a cabaret singer in Paris after World War II. Denise then moved on to Hollywood in 1947 and became an American citizen in 1952.Her first film performance was in Battleground (1949), where she was the only adult female. She performed on Broadway in, Pardon Our French in 1950. She read more
The Bridges of Madison County (1995). One of Clint Eastwood's few Romantic Films.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 1, 2010
The Bridges of Madison County(1995) Romantic drama film based on the novel by Robert James Waller. The film was produced and directed by Clint Eastwood with Kathleen Kennedy as co-producer and the screenplay was adapted by Richard LaGravenese. Cast: Eastwood and Meryl Streep, who was nominated for read more
Happy Birthday Marilyn Monroe
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Jun 1, 2010
Let's have a big celebration for the fabulous Marilyn Monroe, who would have been 84 today.
(1926-1962).
My favorite Marilyn film is The Seven Year Itch and my favorite performance of hers is Lorelei in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. read more
Marilyn Monroe on Jack Benny Show 1953
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 1, 2010
Benny was able to attract guests who rarely appeared on television. In 1953, both Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey Bogart made their television debuts on Benny's program. read more
"Blind Husbands" (1919) Erich Von Stroheim
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Jun 1, 2010
"Blind Husbands" (1919) is a silent romantic drama starring Erich Von Stroheim, Sam De Grasse, and Francelia Billington. Directed by Erich Von Stroheim, this film is about an Austrian military officer who is determined to seduce the neglected wife of an American surgeon. The story begins with Dr. A read more
Happy 80th Birthday Clint Eastwood!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 31, 2010
Clint Eastwood, film actor, director, producer, and composer. He has received five Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, and five People's Choice Awards — including one for Favorite All-Time Motion Picture Star.
Eastwood is known for his act read more