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Johnny Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1944) and the Gold Key Scandal
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Johnny Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1944)
The sub-genre of WWII housing shortage films has a following among classic movie enthusiasts. Add Johnny Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1944) to The More the Merrier (1943), Government Girl (1944) and Standing Room Only (1944). You'll find this film is the read more
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) Blu-Ray from Warner Archive
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"The film is magic and still astounds today." - Howard Keel, 1996
How does one accidentally produce one of the greatest musicals ever made? MGM managed to do just that with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954). Intended to be a B-movie musical, MGM threw more of their time and money into another read more
Lana: The Lady, The Legend, The Truth by Lana Turner
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Lana: The Lady, The Legend, The Truthby Lana TurnerDean Street Press250 pagesPaperback ISBN: 9781914150791Originally published 1982New edition October 2021Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Powell'sThis review was originally published at the Classic Film Collective Patreon in May 2022.“No read more
Film Noir: Light and Shadow
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Film Noir: Light and Shadow
edited by Alain Silver and James Ursini
Paperback ISBN: 9781495058974
February 2017
352 pages
Applause Theatre and Cinema Books
Amazon - Barnes and Noble - Powells
Purchase Film Noir: Light and Shadow at the Backwing online store for 25% off and free shipping.
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New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (22)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
New year, new books! 2024 is your year to read more film books and there are plenty of new ones coming out for you to enjoy. There is lots here for those of you who enjoy Oscar history, fashion, Westerns, film noir, etc. There are 80+ new titles featured so plenty options to consider!Are you new to read more
GIVEAWAY: Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II by Robert Matzen
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
A couple of months ago I attended Book Expo in New York City and I was on the look out for some good classic film books. Author Robert Mazen was there to promote his new biography on Audrey Hepburn. As a treat for my readers, I grabbed a sign copy to give to YOU!
About the Book:
Dutch Gi read more
TIFF: Last Night in Soho (2021)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Eloise, or Ellie, (Thomasin McKenzie) is obsessed with the 1960s. Growing up with her granny (Rita Tushingham) meant she was exposed to the era in all sorts of ways, particularly music and fashion. Ellie is particularly good at the latter, crafting all sorts of vintage style pieces. When she gets ac read more
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (10)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
My Summer Reading Challenge starts in just a couple of months! You have plenty of time to work on your to-be-read-list and maybe to check out some new books to include in your challenge. You'll want to stock up now so you'll have plenty to read on vacation! Need some suggestions? I’ve got you read more
Anita Page in Speedway (1929)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Another post, just for fun and Anita Page related. I recently watched Speedway (1929) because I'm on a 1920s/1930s sports movie kick and that particular film is about auto-racing. Anita Page co-stars as a girl who reluctantly falls in love with a goofy auto-racing heir played by William Haines. Anit read more
Nightmare Alley (2021)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Adapted by Guillermo del Toro and Kim Morgan, Nightmare Alley (2021) is a magnificent adaptation that honors the film noir classic while giving contemporary audiences a grittier and more nuanced look at William Lindsay Gresham's story.Stan (Bradley Cooper) has a dark past. One he leaves behind as he read more
2019 Summer Reading Challenge
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I'm proud to announce this year's summer reading challenge (or winter for our friends who reside in the southern hemisphere)! It's time to dust off those classic film books you've been collecting and to start reading them! I challenge you to read and review up to 6 classic film books this summer.
I read more
The Elia Kazan Collection: Selected by Martin Scorsese
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
(watch me present the boxed set in this newest vlog!)
A Letter to Elia (2010) - Scorsese documentaryA Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)Boomerang (1947)Gentleman's Agreement (1947)Pinky (1949Panic in the Streets (1950)A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)Viva Zapata! (1952)Man on a Tightrope read more
Sundance: Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"She's an original and can't being that every minute of her life." — Norman LearActress, singer, dancer, speaker, activist. Rita Moreno can do it all. Not only is she a natural performer but she lives for the spotlight. For someone who has such energy and passion for what she does, it's natura read more
Hell on Frisco Bay (1955)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Steve Rollins (Alan Ladd) is a man who's been wronged. After serving a 5 year sentence at San Quentin for a crime he didn't commit, the former cop is now free. Waiting for him at the gate is his old partner Dan (William Demarest) who sticks with him through thick and thin, and his wife Marcia (Joann read more
The Big House (1930)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The Big House (1930) takes place in an over-crowded Art Deco prison.
Warden James Arden (Lewis Stone) presides over the prisoners at a safe distance, so as not to get his suit and bow-tie dirty.
Now for the prisoners...
Prisoner #44789
John "Morg" Morgan (Chester Morris) Morgan is a sl read more
I Heart Jack Klugman ~ The Detective (1968)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Jack Klugman has a minor role a good Jewish cop in the non-Tony Rome/Frank Sinatra film The Detective (1968). He plays Officer Dave Schoenstein, whom besides Sinatra's Detective Joe Leland, is probably the most decent cop among the bunch. And he's the one cop that comes through for Sinatra in the en 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
Stars in Springtime
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Even though we still have snow on the ground, I'm celebrating the fact that Spring is officially here! This month I've been sharing photos of classic film actors and actresses (mostly actresses) enjoying the blooms of the season and warmer weather. My series appeared on Twitter and Google+ with the read more
Full Disclosure and Reviewing Products
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Attention all Classic Film Bloggers!
You may have noticed that in the past year or so several classic film bloggers, including myself, have been getting free books and DVDs for review (or giveaway). I work in the book industry and we are no strangers to blogger reviews. And because I work wi read more
Frankie Avalon Look-A-Like Spotted!
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I've been meaning to post this forever! When Carlos and I were in Oahu, we saw a Surf Instructor who looked just like Frankie Avalon. It was surreal. I was too shy to take a picture of him so Carlos took these for me. read more