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John Gilbert: "The Great Lover".
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 11, 2010
John Gilbert, actor and a major star of the silent film era. Known as "the great lover", he rivaled even Rudolph Valentino as a box office draw. Though he was unsuccessful in making the transition to talkies, his decline as a star in fact had to do with studio politics and money and not the sound o read more
This Week on Noir and Chick Flicks: (21)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 10, 2010
This Weeks Chick Flicks at the Movies Spotlight is: Scarlet Street(1945). Actors Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, and Dan Duryea, had earlier performed together in The Woman in the Window (1944) also directed by Fritz Lang. The three were re-teamed for Scarlet Street. Click picture located in the read more
Boom Town (1940). A wonderful movie about romance, friendship.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 9, 2010
Boom Town (1940) Adventure/ drama. Cast: Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Claudette Colbert, Hedy Lamarr, and Frank Morgan. A story written by James Edward Grant in Cosmopolitan magazine titled "A Lady Comes to Burkburnett" was the inspiration for the film.
John McMasters and John Sand, are having no read more
Come Live With Me(1941).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 9, 2010
Come Live With Me(1941). A romantic comedy film starring James Stewart and Hedy Lamarr.
A native of Vienna, Austria Johnny Jones, is having an affair with married man named, Barton Kendrick. An officer from the Department of Immigration, tells her that she will be deported because her passport e read more
Hedy Lamarr
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 8, 2010
By the time Hedy Lamarr was a teenager, she decided to drop out of school and become an actress. Her first performance was a small part in, Money on the Street (1930). It was her fifth film, Ecstasy(1932), that brought her worldwide fame. The film's nude scenes created a sensation all over the wo read more
The Woman in the Window(1944)- A strange dangerous adventure.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 8, 2010
The Woman in the Window (1944). Film noir. Director; Fritz Lang. Cast: Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett . Based on J. H. Wallis' novel Once Off Guard. Scriptwriter: Nunnally Johnson, founded International Pictures Incorporated, after writing films: The Grapes of Wrath (1940) and other John For read more
Comrade X (1940)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 8, 2010
Comrade X is a 1940 lighthearted spy movie, starring Clark Gable and Hedy Lamarr and directed by King Vidor. Recommended by Paul.
Newspaper reporter McKinley B. Thompson, wants to hide his identity as Comrade X, the reporter who is writing stories about Russia for the big newspapers. Vanya, the read more
Antonio Moreno- The Latin Lover.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 7, 2010
In 1914, Moreno began co-starring in a series opposite silent film actress Pearl White. By 1915, Antonio Moreno performed opposite Tyrone Power, Sr., Gloria Swanson, Blanche Sweet, Pola Negri and Dorothy Gish. Moreno was often typecast as the Latin Lover, as were other actors of the era with Latin read more
Lady of the Tropics(1939). Is a very sly woman.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 7, 2010
Lady of the Tropics (1939). Drama/romance. Director: Jack Conway. Cast: Hedy Lamarr and Robert Taylor.
Bill Carey, arrives in Saigon by yacht owned by Alfred Z. Harrison, whose daughter Dolly, he plans to marry until he meets exotic Manon. Bill falls madly in love when they meet in a bar and look read more
Greta Garbo "The Temptress" (1926)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Apr 6, 2010
"The Temptress" (1926) is a silent romantic drama starring Greta Garbo, Antonio Moreno, and Lionel Barrymore. Directed by Fred Niblo and based on the novel by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, this film is about a beautiful woman who destroys the men who come in contact with her. The story begins with Elena, read more
Robert Taylor: "The Man with the Perfect Profile".
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 5, 2010
Robert Taylor's, first leading role was Magnificent Obsession(1935), with Irene Dunne. This was followed by Camille(1936), opposite Greta Garbo.Robert Taylor, performed in A Yank at Oxford (1938), with Vivien Leigh. He re teamed with Vivien Leigh, in Waterloo Bridge (1940). After being given the ni read more
Top Secret on TCM (AT Last)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Paul 2 on Apr 5, 2010
On Friday April 16th at 6.30PM Pacific TCM is running one of the most" out there", flat out funny cult films ever made Top Secert. I Will Not Tell You Anything (that would spoil the fun)so the less you know the better. But I am posting the opening credits. read more
Happy!! Easter Parade (1948).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 4, 2010
Easter Parade(1948). Musical. Cast: Judy Garland, Fred Astaire and Ann Miller. featuring music by Irving Berlin, including some of Astaire and Garland's best-known songs, such as "Steppin' Out With My Baby" and "We're a Couple of Swells."
Loved the three musical scenes: first, Ann Mill read more
Red Dust(1932)- Pre Code: You can check the wings and halo at the desk.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 3, 2010
Red Dust (1932). Romantic/drama . Director; Victor Fleming. The picture is the second of six movies Clark Gable and Jean Harlow made together and was produced during the Pre-Code era of Hollywood.
Dennis Carson lived in Indochina, leaving his rubber plantation occasionally for fun in the city of read more
Jean Harlow - " The If Girl".
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 3, 2010
Jean Harlow's dog named Oscar.
Jean Harlow's, first film, Honor Bound, led to her bit parts in silent films, Moran of the Marines (1928), Chasing Husbands , Why Is a Plumber? (1927) and Unkissed Man. Soon after, she performed in a more substantial role in Laurel and Hardy's short, Double Whoop read more
This Week on Noir and Chick Flicks: (22)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 2, 2010
I'm really looking forward to TCM April' s Star of the month, because have not seen many of Robert Taylor (pictured above) films. This is going to be a new adventure for me. Tuesday, is also Walter Huston's Birthday. TCM, is going to Spotlight him all day April 6th. If you are interested, please ch read more
John Forsythe (Jan. 29,1918- April 1, 2010).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 2, 2010
John Forsythe, before he was a successful actor, he worked as a baseball announcer and a drama teacher. Forsythe starred in three television series, spanning three decades, as single father Bentley Gregg in the 1950s sitcom Bachelor Father (1957–1962); as the unseen millionaire Charles Townse read more
Happy Birthday Debbie Reynolds
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Apr 1, 2010
To a wonderful actress and entertainer, Debbie celebrates her birthday today...She was born April 1, 1932 in El Paso, TexasDebbie Reynolds Photos read more
To Classic Movie Fans: (3)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 1, 2010
Every couple of weeks, I enjoy spotlighting others blogs that have caught my interest.. This week.. I would like to spotlight: Classic Movie Blog.When KC was thirteen years old, she came across a movie of Dark Victory (1939) on TV. She began to search out more classic movies on TV and in video stor read more
They Wont Believe Me (1947): This is more than just a trip to Montreal.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Mar 31, 2010
They Won't Believe Me (1947). Cast: Susan Hayward, Robert Young, Rita Johnson and Jane Greer. Film noir. Director: Irving Pichel. Produced by Alfred Hitchcocks longtime assistant, Joan Harrison.
Womanizer Larry Ballentine, is on trial for the murder of his girlfriend and wants to take the stand in read more