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Top Five: Maureen O'Hara
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Oct 26, 2015
Today, I'm remembering Maureen O'Hara with five of her best films and where you can watch them.
Actress Maureen O'Hara, who passed away Saturday at age 95, was one of the legendary leading ladies of old Hollywood. She was born Maureen FitzSimons on Aug. 17, 1920, in Ranelagh, Ireland, the daught read more
The Silent Film Career of Rin Tin Tin
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Oct 24, 2015
Today, I'm writing about the silent film career of one of old Hollywood's great canine stars, the original Rin Tin Tin. Here's Rinty in one of the many signed autographs that were distributed by his owner, Lee Duncan.
This article is part of The Silent Cinema Blogathon hosted by In the Good read more
The Joad's Journey in The Grapes of Wrath
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Oct 19, 2015
Today, I'm writing about the Joad's journey from Oklahoma to California in The Grapes of Wrath (1940). This production still shows Dorris Bowdon (left), Jane Darwell, and Henry Fonda packed into the front seat of the family's Hudson Super Six Sedan.
This article is part of the Classic Movie Blog read more
Santa Fe Trail: A Viewer's Guide
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Oct 13, 2015
Cavalry officers George Custer (Ronald Reagan, third from left) and J.E.B. Stuart (Errol Flynn, fourth from left) form a lifelong friendship in Santa Fe Trail (1940).
Santa Fe Trail (1940) is one of the most unusual old Hollywood Westerns. It's billed as an exciting action-adventure starring the read more
Border Incident
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Oct 11, 2015
Today, I'm writing about the great film noir Border Incident (1949) starring one of old Hollywood's leading Hispanic stars, Ricardo Montalban.
This article is part of Hollywood's Hispanic Heritage Blogathon hosted by Once Upon a Screen.
Border Incident, a classic film noir directed by Anthony read more
Star of the Month Guide: David Niven
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Oct 5, 2015
TCM's October Star of the Month is the debonair David Niven.
TCM is celebrating the career of David Niven with 39 movies airing each Monday in October. Here's what you need to know about this dashing star. FYI: TCM sometimes changes the air times and /or movies, so you can go to www.t read more
What's New on Netflix for Classic Movie Fans
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Oct 2, 2015
October features a fairly good selection of classic movies on Netflix, especially if you're a fan of Frank Sinatra, Stanley Kubrick, and Laura (1944). Here's Dana Andrews contemplating Gene Tierney's iconic portrait in the classic film noir.
Online streaming can be frustrating for classic movie read more
Old Hollywood Songs: When You Wish Upon a Star
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Sep 29, 2015
Today's song is When You Wish Upon a Star performed by Cliff Edwards as the voice of Jiminy Cricket in Pinocchio (1940).
As part of my series on 1940 in film, I'll be writing about the Academy Award nominated songs of 1940. First up is the Oscar winner, When You Wish Upon a Star from Pinocchio. read more
Safety Last!
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Sep 22, 2015
Today, I'm "falling" into autumn with a celebration of the physical comedy of Harold Lloyd in Safety Last! (1923).
This article is part of the See You in the Fall blogathon hosted by MovieMovieBlogBlog.
If anyone ever tells you that classic movies are boring, then point them towards Safety Last! ( read more
The Bad and the Beautiful
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Sep 18, 2015
Today, I'm celebrating TCM and old Hollywood movies with a look at The Bad and the Beautiful (1952), starring Kirk Douglas and Lana Turner.
This article is part of the TCM Discoveries Blogathon hosted by The Nitrate Diva.
Through the years, I've discovered many great movies on TCM. I first wat read more
Lauren Bacall: Queen of Noir
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Sep 15, 2015
Today, I'm celebrating Lauren Bacall's influence on film noir in honor of her 91st birthday.
This article is part of The Lauren Bacall Blogathon hosted by In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood.
Lauren Bacall had many roles during her long, rich life. The legendary actress was a devoted w read more
The Fan Magazines of September 1940
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Sep 12, 2015
From Claudette Colbert's forgotten legs to glamour shots of Tyrone Power, here's what was happening in the fan magazines of September 1940.
There were six major movie fan magazines operating in the fall of 1940: Modern Screen, Silver Screen, Hollywood, Screenland, and Photoplay. Each one had their read more
Laurel and Hardy: A Work History
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Sep 6, 2015
Today, I'm celebrating Labor Day with an article about old Hollywood's two favorite working stiffs, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Above, the boys are a pair of inept fishermen in Towed in a Hole (1932).
Old Hollywood films feature many workplaces from the New York Daily Inquirer in Citizen Kane read more
The Great Movies: The Bank Dick
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Sep 4, 2015
Today I'm celebrating W.C. Fields' 100th anniversary with a look at his 1940 film, The Bank Dick. This classic comedy will air at 8 p.m. tonight on TCM.
All of the great comedians of old Hollywood's golden age had their own distinct personas. The Marx Brothers were bringers of anarchy to polite so read more
Star of the Month Guide: Susan Hayward
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Sep 3, 2015
TCM's September star of the month is fiery redhead Susan Hayward.
TCM is celebrating the career of Susan Hayward with 27 movies airing each Thursday in September. Here's what you need to know about this determined actress. FYI: TCM sometimes changes the air times and /or movies, so you can read more
An Overview of 1940 in Film
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Sep 2, 2015
2015 is the 75th anniversary of the films of 1940. Throughout the fall, I'll be celebrating the diamond anniversary of films like The Philadelphia Story, starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart.
1940 was a landmark year for cinema. The movie milestones of this memorable year i read more
Summer Under the Stars Guide: Shelley Winters
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 31, 2015
Today's star is the fearless Shelley Winters.
TCM is celebrating the career of Shelley Winters with 12 movies on Aug. 31. Here's what you need to know about this widely respected actress. FYI: TCM sometimes changes the air times and /or movies, so you can go to www.tcm.com to che read more
Summer Under the Stars Guide: Gary Cooper
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 30, 2015
Today's star is the laconic Gary Cooper.
TCM is celebrating the career of Gary Cooper with 11 movies on Aug. 30. Here's what you need to know about Cooper, who was a favorite of director Frank Capra. FYI: TCM sometimes changes the air times and /or movies, so you can go to www.tcm.com read more
Summer Under the Stars Guide: George C. Scott
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 29, 2015
Today's star is actor's actor George C. Scott.
TCM is celebrating the career of George C. Scott with 11 movies on Aug. 29. Here's what you need to know about Scott, who was the first actor to turn down an Academy Award. FYI: TCM sometimes changes the air times and /or movies, so you can go read more
Summer Under the Stars Guide: Ingrid Bergman
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 28, 2015
Today's star is the radiant Ingrid Bergman.
TCM is celebrating the career of Ingrid Bergman with 13 movies on Aug. 28. Here's what you need to know about this actress whose centennial is Saturday. FYI: TCM sometimes changes the air times and /or movies, so you can go to www.tcm.com&nb read more