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Interview with John Stangeland, author of Aline MacMahon: Hollywood, the Blacklist, and the Birth of Method Acting
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I'm thrilled to be joined by writer and biographer John Stangeland. We chatted over a decade ago about his Warren William biography (review here and interview here). Now he is back with an excellent new biography on the much-beloved character actress Aline MacMahon, out now from the University Press read more
Trapeze (1956)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
“You really fly high” - Mike
“Because I’m not afraid of anything.” - Lola
As one of the few trapeze artists to ever perform a triple somersault, one of the most dangerous and highly skilled moves, Mike Ribble (Burt Lancaster) seems unstoppable. That is until a fa read more
Flash Giveaway - Bob Hope #InfluenceofHope
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Tune in to Turner Classic Movies tonight at 8PM EST for their "Starring Bob Hope" 6 film tribute!
8:00 PM EST - The Cat and the Canary (1939)
9:30 PM EST - My Favorite Blonde (1942)
11:00 PM EST - My Favorite Brunette (1947)
12:45 AM EST - The Seven Little Foys (195 read more
Hollywood in Kodachrome: 1940-1949
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Hollywood in Kodachrome: 1940-1949
by David Wills
November 2013
It Books (Now Del Street Books)
Hardcover - 9780062265548
352 pages
Barnes and Noble
IndieBound
Powell's
While perusing the gift shop at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston recently I came across a copy of Hollywood in K read more
Summer Reading Challenge - Second Round-Up
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
My favorite place to read is on my front porch. What's yours?
This summer has flown by. Was someone leaning on the fast forward button or something?
To all the summer reading participants, how is your reading going? I'm just over the halfway point and really hoping I can finish by the end of the read more
Weddings in Film ~ Newlywed Life ~ Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"My
Weddings in Film series explores the different stages of getting
married as seen through classic movies. The sixth film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), takes a look at the struggles of newlywed life.
Congratulations on your recent nuptials! Now it's time to enjoy newlywed life. Becau read more
Podcast: Going My Way and The Bells of St. Mary's
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Here's a holiday treat! Listen to the latest episode of The Movie Palace Podcast where host Carl Sweeney and I discuss two classics: Going My Way (1944) and The Bells of St. Mary's (1945).Happy holidays!
Listen to "Going My Way/The Bells of St. Mary's" on Spreaker. read more
Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Stefan is a tortured artist. A once celebrated composer, he has abandoned his craft for a transient life of excess. He leaves a trail of broken hearts behind him. A wealthy man has challenged him to a duel, one Stefan doesn't plan to go through with. When he arrives at his home, his butler John pres read more
TCMFF Book Haul
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
My TCMFF Book Haul
In this video I discuss the books I acquired during my trip to the TCM Classic Film Festival. Books are the best souvenirs!
Books mentioned in the video:
Harlow in Hollywood: The Blonde Bombshell in the Glamour Capital 1928-1937 by Darrell Rooney and Mark A. Vieira
Into read more
A Morning with Marsha Hunt
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Larry Edmund's Bookshop Display
Every year Jeff and his team at Larry Edmund's Bookshop host a special Sunday morning book event during the TCM Classic Film Festival. Previous special guests included Carl Reiner, Tippi Hedren, Illeana Douglas and more. I've always wanted to go to these but had nev read more
Strange Bedfellows (1965)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"She knew what she wanted when she saw what she wanted."
Strange Bedfellows (1965) stars Rock Hudson as Carter Harrison, a strait-laced American executive living in London. One day he meets feisty activist/painter Toni Vincente (Gina Lollobrigida). The two have instant chemistry and just 24 ho read more
Book Review: Conversations with Classic Film Stars
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Conversations with Classic Film Stars: Interviews Hollywood's Golden Era
by James Bawden and Ron Miller
9780813167107 - 440 pages
The University Press of Kentucky
April 2016
“We possessed a treasure trove of rare interviews with some of the greatest stars of Hollywood’s golden years. read more
2017 Summer Reading Challenge
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
It's that time of year again! Break out your best sunglasses. Pour yourself a tall glass of iced tea. Find a sunny spot and get reading.
I'm proud to announce the 5th annual Summer Reading Challenge. This is a great opportunity to dust off those classic film books you've been collecting and to st read more
EXCLUSIVE! Cover Reveal: Cinematic Cities: New York: The Big Apple on the Big Screen
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I'm happy to be partnering with TCM and Running Press for this exclusive cover reveal. That's right! You are seeing the cover of their upcoming book here first.
Introducing:
Cinematic Cities: New York: The Big Apple on the Big Screen
by Christian Blauvelt
On Sale Novem read more
For Love of Ivy (1968)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Today is Sidney Poitier's birthday! The legendary actor
turns 91. To celebrate I'm taking a look at Poitier's film writing debut from
1968: For Love of Ivy. 1967 was a good year in Poitier's career especially with the
release of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?, In the Heat of the Night and To Sir, W read more
My TCM Swag
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Today on my YouTube channel I'm sharing my favorite TCM swag. These are TCM branded items that I've collected over the years.
A few years ago I shared two posts about my favorite items in my classic film collection. Not only movies themselves but lots of other stuff too. Some of the TCM items I men read more
Hollywood Divided by Kevin Brianton
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Hollywood Divided
The 1950 Screen Directors Guild Meeting and the Impact of the Blacklist
by Kevin Brianton
University Press of Kentucky
October 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 9780813168920
174 pages
Amazon - Barnes and Noble - Powell's
On October 22, 1950, more than 500 directors met at the Beverly Hills H read more
Hide-Out (1934)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Playboy racketeer Jack "Lucky" Wilson (Robert Montgomery) is out on the town, breaking hearts and taking names. His latest racket is coercing two New York City night club owners, Shuman (Henry Armetta) and Jake (Herman Bing), into a partnership with his laundry syndicate. But the cops, including det read more
Raymond Griffith: The Silk Hat Comedian
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Raymond Griffith: The Silk Hat Comedian Blu-ray from Undercrank Productions presents a double-feature of newly restored 7-reel comedies starring silent film comedian Raymond Griffith. A little background on Raymond Griffith. He was born in 1895 in Boston, Massachusetts and was raised by a read more
Hope: Entertainer of the Century by Richard Zoglin
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Hope: Entertainer of the Century
by Richard Zoglin
Simon & Schuster
Hardcover - ISBN: 9781439140277
576 pages
November 2014
Barnes and Noble
Powell's
IndieBound (your independent bookstore)
"He was the most popular entertainer of the twentieth century; the only one who achieved success. read more