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Camilla Horn.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 21, 2010
In 1925, with Marlene Dietrich, she worked as an extra in the German film Madame Doesn't Want Any Children.She made her great breakthrough in 1926, when she replaced the popular American actress Lillian Gish, for the part of Gretchen in F. W. Murnau's lavish UFA production of Faust.In 1928 she trav read more
Review: These Three (1936)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Apr 21, 2010
I watched this excellent film a few days ago and I thought it was one of the best films I've ever seen. Based on the Lillian Hellman play, The Children's Hour, the main storyline has been changed from lesbianism to a heterosexual triangle involving two women and a man. But the film still remains a read more
Detective Story (1951)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Apr 20, 2010
Flixster - Share MoviesOne day in a New York City police precinct where all kinds of people intersect. Kirk Douglas is the tough detective who is dealing with a case involving an abortionist. It also has a shoplifter, two dangerous burglars, and an embezzler. A taut in your face crime drama that fe read more
Speedy (1928). Harold Lloyd's real-life nickname.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 20, 2010
Speedy (1928). Silent film. Cast: Harold Lloyd and Ann Christy. It was his last silent film to be released in theatres. The film was written by Albert DeMond, John Grey, J.A. Howe, Lex Neal, and Howard Emmett Rogers with uncredited assistance from Al Boasberg and Paul Girard Smith. Director: Ted Wi read more
Ann Christy
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 20, 2010
Ann Christy's, first film was a bit part in the film Long Pants(1927), starring Harry Langdon. She performed in film comedies with Bobby Vernon and Neal Burns. In 1928, Christy was chosen by Harold Lloyd to play his leading lady in the comedy Speedy(1928). Following her performance in Speedy, Chri read more
John Barrymore-"Eternal Love" (1929)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Apr 20, 2010
"Eternal Love" (1929) is a silent romantic drama starring John Barrymore, Camilla Horn, and Victor Varconi. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, this film is about how the jealousy of others can destroy a couple's happy plans. The story begins in 1806, when France and Austria are fighting one another and th read more
Manpower(1941)- Exciting setting and strong cast.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 19, 2010
Manpower(1941). Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Marlene Dietrich, and George Raft. The memorable posters for the movie stated, "Robinson - He's mad about Dietrich. Dietrich - She's mad about Raft. Raft - He's mad about the whole thing." The film was written by Richard Macauley and Jerry Wald. Director: read more
Marlene Dietrich- During the 1960s, performed with Burt Bacharach.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 19, 2010
Marlene Dietrich played the violin and piano. By the time she was in her mid-teens, Marlene had discovered the stage. Dietrich remained popular throughout her long career by continually re-inventing herself. In 1920s Berlin, she acted on the stage and in silent films. Her performance as Lola-Lola read more
The Palm Beach Story (1942). And they lived happily ever after...or did they?
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 18, 2010
The Palm Beach Story (1942). Romantic/screwball comedy. Written and directed by Preston Sturges. Cast: Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor and Rudy Vallée. Victor Young contributed the musical score, which included a variation of William Tell Overture for the opening scenes. Tom and Gerry Je read more
Top Secret! (1984).Val Kilmer (in his first feature film).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 17, 2010
Top Secret!(1984). Comedy. Director: David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker. Cast: Val Kilmer (in his first feature film), Lucy Gutteridge, Omar Sharif, Peter Cushing, Michael Gough and Jeremy Kemp. The film is a parody of the GDR era and Elvis films. The original music score is composed by M read more
This Week on Noir and Chick Flicks: (20)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 17, 2010
This week on Chick Flicks at the Movies: The Crooked Way(1949). Cast: John Payne, Sonny Tufts and Ellen Drew(pictured above). A young war hero returns from fighting a war only to find that his world back home is as dark and dangerous as the war he just left. Please Check side bar to view movie. Mo read more
A Chance at Heaven (1933)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 16, 2010
A Chance at Heaven(1933). Drama. Director: William Selter. Cast: Ginger Rogers, Joel McCrea and Andy Devine.
Blacky, the owner of a gas station proposes to his long time girlfriend, Marje Harris. Soon after, the wealthy, Glory Franklyn moves to Silver Beach and the moment she sees Blacky, it is read more
Harold Lloyd. "Glasses Character".
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 15, 2010
Harold Lloyd ranks as one of the most popular and influential film comedians of the silent film era. Lloyd made nearly 200 comedy films, both silent and "talkies," between 1914 and 1947. He is best known for his "Glasses Character", and was perfectly in tune with 1920s.His films frequently containe read more
Topper(1937). Do you believe in ghosts?
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 14, 2010
Constance Bennett, pictured above, was known as much for her elegant persona as for her acting career, Bennett was one of Hollywood's most brightest stars. One of my favorite Constance Bennett films, Topper (1937).
Topper is a Comedy, which tells the story of a stuck-in-his-ways man who is haun read more
The Bribe(1949). Story about love and temptation.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 14, 2010
The Bribe (1949). Crime/film noir. Director: Robert Z. Leonard and written by Marguerite Roberts, based on a story written by Frederick Nebel. Cast: Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, Charles Laughton, and Vincent Price.
Rigby remembers, when his boss, Gibbs, first briefed him on how racketeers have bee read more
Harold Lloyd "Grandma's Boy" 1922
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Apr 14, 2010
"Grandma's Boy" (1922) is a silent comedy starring Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, and Anna Townsend. Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, this film is about an awkward, shy boy who is afraid of everything. The story, which is set in the sleepy rural village of Blossom Bend, begins with a bespectacled baby read more
Scarlet Street (1945).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 13, 2010
Scarlet Street (1945). Film noir. Director: Fritz Lang. Based on a French novel La Chienne by Georges de La Fouchardière. Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, and Dan Duryea, they also performed together in, The Woman in the Window(1944), also directed by Fritz Lang.
Christopher Cross, a ban read more
Joan Bennett- sang in films with her own voice, she was never dubbed.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 13, 2010
Besides acting on the stage, Bennett performed in more than 70 films from silent movies into the sound era. She is best known for her film noir femme fatale performance in, The Woman in the Window (1944) and Scarlet Street (1945). My favorite Joan Bennett performances are: Amy March in Little Women read more
Dixie Carter (1939-2010)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 11, 2010
Dixie Carter, attended college at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College). She was a graduate of Memphis State (now University of Memphis) with a degree in English.In 1960, Carter made her first stage performance in a Memphis production of Carousel. read more
Queen Christina (1933) Pre-Code.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 11, 2010
Queen Christina (1933). Pre-code historical/ drama. Director: Rouben Mamoulian.The film was written by H. M. Harwood and Salka Viertel with dialogue by S. N. Behrman, based on a story by Salka Viertel and Margaret P. Levino. Cast: Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Ian Keith and Lewis Stone. The movie is v read more