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ON THE TOWN (1949)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 18, 2009
THE NEW YORK HAT (1912) Mary Pickford
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Nov 18, 2009
"The New York Hat" (1912) is one of the many short films D.W. Griffith directed at Biograph. It marks Griffith's last collaboration with Mary Pickford and presents a youthful Lionel Barrymore in a leading role. The story begins with the death of a small town woman, Mrs. Goodhue, who leaves a letter read more
THE PATSY (1928) King Vidor
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Nov 16, 2009
"The Patsy" (1928) is the first of three films that King Vidor directed with Marion Davies as the star. In this silent romantic comedy, Marion Davies plays Patricia Harrington, the neglected sister in a middle class family that presents the marvelous Marie Dressler as Ma Harrington and Jane Winton read more
THIS WEEK on NOIR CHICK FLICKS (2)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 15, 2009
I want to send a special Thank You to Disneyprincess for her very impressive videos.. I just love them. They are going to add a lot of fun to our Noir Chick Flicks page. :)The Grace Kelly Marathon continues: Thursday, Nov.19th: Check local listings to confirm show times. I have not seen any of thes read more
THE LAST TIME I SAW PARIS (1954)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 15, 2009
THE LAST TIME I SAW PARIS (1954) Charles (Van Johnson), a reporter for The Stars and Stripes, enters Maurice's cafe, where he runs into his friend, Claude Matine, and is introduced to Marion (Donna Reed). Charles, is instantly attracted to Marion's sister Helen (Elisabeth Taylor), but really does n read more
EASY TO LOVE (1953)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 13, 2009
Easy to Love (1953) With the Cole Porter classic as the music title, Esther Williams and Van Johnson star in their fifth film together. After Julie's (Esther Williams) performance in the water-skiing show, she comes to Ray (Van Johnson) to talk about about her long hours, and wants to quit working read more
WHY CHANGE YOUR WIFE? (1920) Gloria Swanson
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Nov 13, 2009
"Why Change Your Wife?" (1920) is my favorite of the romantic comedies that Cecil B. DeMille directed with Gloria Swanson as the star. In this film, Swanson plays Beth Gordon and Thomas Meighan plays Robert Gordon, a married couple who have begun to grow apart. Robert is growing tired of Beth putt read more
Rachel and the Stranger tribute
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by disneyprincesswdw on Nov 12, 2009
Hello everyone! I have got the Rachel and the Stranger tribute finished and ready for yall to watch. I set it up on a smilebox to view from. I am going to upload it to my youtube account later today for the HQ video version. A warning on the video though the talking parts of the video are kind of t read more
STAR OF THE MONTH: GRACE KELLY MINI MARATHON on TCM
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 11, 2009
DIAL M FOR MURDER (1954), won the GRACE KELLY, SPOTLIGHTED movie poll, by one vote.I am also going to write a blog on REAR WINDOW (1954), the second runner up.... : )Grace Kelly, is one of my favorite actress, and is one of the most admired women in the world.I hope you have the opportunity to see read more
DOUBLE FEATURE SPOTLIGHT: DIAL M FOR MURDER (1954) and REAR WINDOW (1954)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 11, 2009
GRACE KELLY'S performance in HIGH NOON(1952), caught the interest of director Alfred Hitchcock, who, with the help of Edith Head, transformed Grace Kelly, into his idea of a elegant, beautiful blond. She gave Hitchcock wonderful performances in DIAL M FOR MURDER(1954), REAR WINDOW(1954), and TO CA read more
CLASH BY NIGHT (1952)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 10, 2009
THIS WEEKS SPOTLIGHT : CLASH BY NIGHT (1952)- a Disneyprincess, movie selection. :)
Director Fritz Lang, created a very tense realistic drama about lust and betrayal with CLASH BY NIGHT(1952), Terrific performances by Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Ryan, and an early performance by Marilyn Monroe . read more
MALE AND FEMALE (1919) Gloria Swanson
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Nov 9, 2009
One of the greatest hits Gloria Swanson had under the direction of Cecil B. DeMille was "Male and Female" (1919). A satire on the British class system, "Male and Female" is based on James Barrie's play, "The Admirable Crichton." In this film, Thomas Meighan plays William Crichton, a very proper bu read more
THIS WEEK on NOIR CHICK FLICKS (3)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 8, 2009
Silent, I really enjoyed watching A RAGE IN PARIS, It is truly funny. Danielle Darriuex, is wonderful and Douglas Fairbanks, is a very handsome love interest. Everyone who loves classic comedy would love this movie!I am really looking forward to watching Grace Kelly's, 80th birthday tribute, every read more
MILLION DOLLAR MERMAID (1952)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 6, 2009
Million Dollar Mermaid, A perfect role for Esther Williams. A story inspired by the life of " Annette Kellerman," an Australian swimming champion and water ballet performer who performed in New York's Hippodrome. I thought Esther, did a wonderful acting tribute to Annette.The film starts off in Si read more
RACHEL AND THE STRANGER (1948)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 3, 2009
RACHEL AND THE STRANGER (1948), is one of my favorite Loretta Young films. The story begins when David Harvey finds himself a widower with a son. They live far from town in the country on a Northwest farm. He needs a woman around the house to cook, clean and teach his son reading/writing/math. Dav read more
DON'T CHANGE YOUR HUSBAND (1919) Gloria Swanson
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Nov 3, 2009
Decades before Gloria Swanson played Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard," she starred in six films directed by Cecil B. DeMille. The first of the six films, "Don't Change Your Husband" (1919), was a great success and helped make Gloria Swanson a major star. In this romantic comedy, Swanson plays Le read more
THIS WEEK on NOIR CHICK FLICKS (4)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 1, 2009
I can not believe that it is November already.The Holidays are approaching.I was so happy to see that one of Hollywood’s cinematic greats CLAUDETTE COLBERT. Has a film COLLECTION to be released on DVD NOV. 3rd. The Collection includes: (Three-Cornered Moon / Maid of Salem / I Met Him in Paris read more
PAGAN LOVE SONG (1950)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 1, 2009
Pagan Love Song (1950), A beautiful south seas musical, where everyone lives in the sun and looks out for each other. This is one of my favorites films from the Esther Williams DVD volume II collection. A tanned Esther Williams plays a Half-Tahitian Half- American woman.( Mimi Bennett), who lives w read more
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (1941)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 30, 2009
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde(1941). Spencer Tracy plays Dr. Jekyll, who believes each person has a good side and a dark side, which can be controlled with the proper chemicals. After mixing together a drink that transforms him into his alter ego, Mr. Hyde, goes on a wild night on the town. Lust quickly read more
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (1944)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 29, 2009
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944). Directed by Frank Capra based on Joseph Kesselring's play of the same name. The lead role of Mortimer Brewster was originally intended for Bob Hope, but he couldn't be released from his contract with Paramount. Capra had also approached Jack Benny and Ronald Reagan be read more