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The Life and Death of Albert Dekker
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Feb 18, 2016
Albert Dekker was a talented and intense actor, with such memorable stage roles to his credit as Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman, and appearances in more than 60 films, including Dr. Cyclops (1949), Gentleman’s Agreement (1947), East of Eden (1955), and The Wild Bunch (1969). Unfortunately, Dekke read more
On the Occasion of Wallace Ford’s Birth
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Feb 12, 2016
Wallace Ford’s life was stranger than fiction. He was raised in an orphanage and a series of foster homes. He lived the life of a hobo as a teenager and adopted his stage name from a fellow tramp. His early training as a performer took place n dance halls and vaudeville troupes. He was 38 years old read more
Because I’m feeling silly . . .
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Feb 9, 2016
A guy walks into a bar after a long day at work and orders a drink. After his first sip, he hears a high-pitched voice. “Hey mister! Nice pants!” it says. He looks around, doesn’t see anything, and quickly shrugs it off. After a little bit, he takes another sip and hears the voice again. read more
Timeworthy Cinema: Registered Nurse (1934)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Feb 9, 2016
Registered Nurse may not crop up on many lists of must-see Pre-Codes, but for my money, it’s 63 minutes of worth-your-time cinema. Released in April 1934, Registered Nurse stars Bebe Daniels as Sylvia Benton, a wealthy Connecticut socialite whose would-be carefree life is marred by the fact that he read more
Pre-Code Crazy: Golddiggers of 1933
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Feb 3, 2016
If you recall, I began last month’s Pre-Code Crazy post by stating that I’m not exactly wild about musicals. And what do you think? My pick this month is another musical! What is going on?!?! I’ll admit, February on TCM isn’t exactly brimming with pre-Code gems, but when I saw that Golddiggers read more
Pre-Code Crazy: The Smiling Lieutenant (1931)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jan 7, 2016
If you know anything about me at all, you might know that I’m not a huge fan of musicals. Oh, don’t get me wrong – I definitely have my favorites, like Golddiggers of 1933, 42nd Street, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Singin’ in the Rain and, of course, The Wizard Oz. But as a rule, read more
The “Try It, You’ll Like It” Blogathon: Too Late for Tears (1949)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Dec 6, 2015
Before my youngest daughter goes off to college next year (sniff!), I am determined to cram her with as much film noir as I can. In the last several months, I’ve had the opportunity to take her to see three of my favorites on the big screen (which is pretty much the only way I can pin her down long read more
Pre-Code Crazy: When Ladies Meet (1933)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Dec 4, 2015
The pickings for pre-Code in the month of December are not exactly abundant, if you know what I mean. Aside from films that I’ve previously recommended – like Three on a Match – nothing really jumped out at me while reviewing my monthly TCM guide until my eyes fell upon When Ladies Meet (1933). read more
Day 29 of Noirvember: My Favorite Noir
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 30, 2015
If you know anything about me at all, you know that Double Indemnity is my favorite film noir, without question or hesitation. It’s the film that, when I wasn’t quite a teen, introduced me to the world of noir. I hadn’t yet heard of film noir at that tender age, but I knew that I was just read more
Day 30 of Noirvember: Tales from the Dark Side
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 30, 2015
For my final contribution for Noirvember 2015, I offer up a tale as dark as any noir scenario – but this one was true: the rise and fall of Lynne Baggett. Baggett was born in 1924 in Wichita Falls, Texas (also the birthplace of Broadway actor Tommy tune and professional soccer player Mia Hamm, as read more
Day 28 of Noirvember: Convicted and The Criminal Code
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 28, 2015
Today’s Noirvember post takes a look at two films: one from the film noir era and one from the pre-Code era. Did you know…? Join me tomorrow for Day 29 of Noirvember! ~ by shadowsandsatin on November 28, 2015. Posted in Noir Films, Noirvember 2015 Tags: Convicted, film noir, Glenn Fo read more
Day 27 of Noirvember: Post-Turkey Trivia
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 27, 2015
During a recent book sale, I brought home a great haul of film-related books – one of them was the Guinness Book of Movie Facts and Feats (1991) by Patrick Robertson. For today’s Noirvember post, I’m sharing some of the trivia I found in this book on noir films and their performers. Enjoy! The read more
Day 26 of Noirvember: Happy Thanksgiving!
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 26, 2015
Today’s Thanksgiving Day quote: “Decency and integrity are fancy words, but they never kept anybody well fed. And I’ve got quite an appetite.” Jack Early (Howard Duff) in Shakedown (1950). ~ by shadowsandsatin on November 26, 2015. Posted in Uncategorized Stuff read more
Day 25 of Noirvember: Femmes Fatales on Parade
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 26, 2015
Femme fatale: an attractive and seductive woman, especially one who will ultimately bring disaster to a man who becomes involved with her. For today’s Noirvember post, I’m offering a pictorial of my favorite femmes fatales. Did yours make the list? Dr. Lillith Ritter (Helen Walker) in read more
Day 24 of Noirvember: They Won’t Believe Me Trivia
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 24, 2015
They Won’t Believe Me, one of many fabulous noir features released in 1947, contains enough twists and turns to satisfy any noir fan; a would-be sympathetic protagonist who’s really a heel; and instead of a love triangle, a love QUADRANGLE. But that’s not the story I’m telling today. Today’s read more
Day 23 of Noirvember: Foreign Film Noir Posters
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 23, 2015
One of the many cool features on one of my favorite blogs, Vienna’s Classic Hollywood, displays foreign posters of some of Hollywood’s greatest films. In a nod to Vienna’s blog, today’s Noirvember post serves up 10 fantastic foreign film noir posters. Enjoy! The Enforcer (195 read more
Day 21 of Noirvember: All About Jean (Hagen)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 22, 2015
Blessed with a talent for versatility, Jean Hagen is probably best known for her performance as a self-centered silent screen star in Singin’ in the Rain (1952), but she was also featured in three films noirs: The Asphalt Jungle (1950), Side Street (1950), and The Big Knife (1955). Today’s Noirvembe read more
Day 22 of Noirvember: The “What a Character!” Blogathon Presents William Conrad
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 22, 2015
Perhaps most familiar to modern audiences for his television roles in the popular series Cannon and Jake and the Fatman, William Conrad possessed talents that stretched far beyond his portrayals of stocky small-screen lawmen. During his 50-year career, he served in such varied capacities as producer read more
Day 20 of Noirvember: Neville Brand’s Road to Noir
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 21, 2015
Neville Brand was once told that his face looked as though the entire Russian Army had conducted a three-day battle on it in their mountain climbing boots. The actor with the craggy kisser and villainous reputation wasn’t offended. “Guys like me will be around this town a lot longer than the pretty read more
Day 19 of Noirvember: My Top 25 Noirs
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 20, 2015
Thanks to a recent comment from fellow blogger Carol over at The Old Hollywood Garden, I was reminded of a list I wrote last year that consisted of my top 25 classic movies. It includes all types of films, from Gaslight to It’s a Wonderful Life to All About Eve — and six noirs! But I’ve read more