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A Viewer's Guide for Week 5 of Summer Under the Stars
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 27, 2016
Spartacus (1960), starring Kirk Douglas, is one of the classic movies TCM is airing during the 2016 Summer Under the Stars film festival.
Each August, TCM presents Summer Under the Stars, a month-long film festival that celebrates the talents of some of old Hollywood's most beloved actors with 24 read more
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 27, 2016
Today, I'm reviewing The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958) starring Ingrid Bergman as missionary Gladys Aylward.
This article is part of The Second Wonderful Ingrid Bergman Blogathon hosted by The Wonderful World of Cinema.
One of Ingrid Bergman's most radiant performances is in the drama, The read more
Boris Karloff: The Man as Monster
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 26, 2016
Today, I'm writing about the monsters played by Boris Karloff in the horror films of the 1930s. The photo above shows Karloff as Frankenstein's monster in The Bride of Frankenstein (1935).
This article is part of the 2016 Summer Under the Stars Blogathon hosted by Journeys in Classic Film.
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1001 Classic Movies: They Were Expendable
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 22, 2016
They Were Expendable (1945), starring John Wayne, Donna Reed, and Robert Montgomery, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see.
Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). Aug read more
A Viewer's Guide for Week 4 of Summer Under the Stars
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 20, 2016
Battleground (1949), starring John Hodiak and Van Johnson, is one of the movies TCM will feaure during week four of the 2016 Summer Under the Stars film festival.
Each August, TCM presents Summer Under the Stars, a month-long film festival that celebrates the talents of some of old Hollywood's mo read more
The Spiral Staircase
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 19, 2016
Today, I'm reviewing the classic film noir The Spiral Staircase (1946), starring Ethel Barrymore (left) and Dorothy McGuire.
This article is part of The Second Annual Barrymore Trilogy Blogathon hosted by In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood.
One of the happiest onscreen experiences for t read more
Old Hollywood Villains: Eve Harrington in All About Eve
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 16, 2016
Today, I'm writing about the character of Eve Harrington as played by Anne Baxter in the classic backstage drama, All About Eve (1950).
This article is part of The 2016 TCM Summer Under the Stars Blogathon hosted by Journeys in Classic Film.
Some old Hollywood fans cringe at the sight of The read more
1001 Classic Movies: How Green Was My Valley
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 15, 2016
How Green Was My Valley (1941) starring Walter Pidgeon and Roddy McDowall is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see.
Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). August's theme read more
A Viewer's Guide for Week 3 of Summer Under the Stars
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 14, 2016
All About Eve (1950) is one the classic movies TCM will feature during week three of the 2016 Summer Under the Stars film festival.
Each August, TCM presents Summer Under the Stars, a month-long film festival that celebrates the talents of some of old Hollywood's most beloved actors with 24 hours read more
The Fallen Idol
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 13, 2016
Today, I'm reviewing the classic British noir, The Fallen Idol (1948), starring Bobby Henrey and Ralph Richardson.
This article is part of The 2016 TCM Summer Under the Stars Blogathon hosted by Journeys in Classic Film.
Ralph Richardson was one of the great Shakespearean thespians of the 20th c read more
Leave Her to Heaven
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 12, 2016
Today, I'm reviewing the classic film noir Leave Her to Heaven (1945), starring Gene Tierney.
This article is part of the The Film Noir Blogathon hosted by The Midnite Drive-In.
As most classic movie fans know, film noir was a genre that thrived in the shadows. Most noirs were relatively low-bud read more
What's New on Netflix for Classic Movie Fans: August 2016 Edition
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 10, 2016
Teacher's Pet (1958), starring Doris Day, is one of the classic movies Netflix Instant added in August.
The dog days of summer are in full swing, at least here in Ohio, where, as my Grandpa likes to say, it's hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. If you want to beat the heat by staying in and read more
1001 Classic Movies: Million Dollar Mermaid
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 8, 2016
Million Dollar Mermaid (1952), starring Esther Williams, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see.
Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). August's theme coincides with T read more
A Viewer's Guide for Week 2 of Summer Under the Stars
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 7, 2016
The Band Wagon (1953), starring Cyd Charisse and Fred Astaire, is one of the classic movies TCM will feature during week two of the 2016 Summer Under the Stars film festival.
Each August, TCM presents Summer Under the Stars, a month-long film festival that celebrates the talents of some of old Ho read more
Great Expectations (1946)
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 6, 2016
Today, I'm reviewing director David Lean's adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel, Great Expectations (1946), starring Valerie Hobson and John Mills.
This article is part of The Third Annual British Invasion Blogathon hosted by A Shroud of Thoughts.
In many ways, 19th century author Charl read more
The Star Machine
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 5, 2016
Today, I'm writing about how the old Hollywood studios created movie stars. The photo above shows MGM chief Louis B. Mayer proudly posing with his stable of stars in 1943.
This article is part of the Classic Movie History Project Blogathon hosted by Movies Silently, Silver Screenings, and O read more
The Costumes of Gone With the Wind: Scarlett O'Hara's Red Ballgown
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 3, 2016
Today, I'm taking a behind the scenes look a the red ballgown Scarlett O'Hara wears in Gone With the Wind (1939).
This article is the fourth in a four-part series. Go here for part one, part two, and part three.
One of Gone With the Wind costume designer Walter Plunkett's greatest c read more
1001 Classic Movies: Scarlet Street
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 1, 2016
Scarlet Street (1945), starring Joan Bennett and Edward G. Robinson, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see.
Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). August's theme coin read more
A Viewer's Guide for Week 1 of Summer Under the Stars
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Jul 30, 2016
King Kong, starring Fay Wray, is one of the classic movies TCM will feature during week one the 2016 Summer Under the Stars film festival.
Each August, TCM presents Summer Under the Stars, a month-long film festival that celebrates the talents of some of old Hollywood's most beloved actors with 2 read more
Mannequin (1937)
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Jul 29, 2016
Today, I'm reviewing the classic woman's picture Mannequin (1937), starring Joan Crawford and Spencer Tracy.
This article is part of The Joan Crawford Blogathon hosted by In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood.
Joan Crawford always liked to quote a popular saying that went around MGM in the read more