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Book Review: Gone But Not Forgotten by Patricia Fox-Sheinwold
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Jul 22, 2023
The 1970s and 1980s were great decades for movie-related books. Some of the best books on cinema history, the stars, and Hollywood in general were released during this time. Perhaps it was because so many actors from Hollywood's "Golden Era" of the 1930s and 1940s were still alive and freely talked read more
From the Archives: Blacke's Magic ( 1986 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Jul 14, 2023
Hal Linden strikes a debonair pose in this publicity photo from the short-lived NBC television series "Blacke's Magic" ( 1986 ). Linden portrayed magician Alexander Blacke who, along with his con artist father ( Harry Morgan ) solved mysteries using trickery and illusion to capture the culprit. read more
The Impossibly Difficult Name that Movie Game
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Jul 8, 2023
It's summertime - and that means it is the season of band concerts in the park! Almost every city in America has a gazebo in the city park where band concerts are still taking place. This is a tradition that dates back quite a number of years, as you can see in this screenshot. Now the question is, read more
Gidget ( 1959 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Jun 29, 2023
Gidget, directed by Paul Wendkos, is a delightful coming-of-age film that captures the carefree spirit of surf culture in Southern California during the late 1950s. Sandra Dee stars as Francie Lawrence, a young girl who unexpectedly falls in love when her friends take her to the sunny beaches of Mal read more
The Intruder Blogathon is Here!
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Jun 16, 2023
Taking place this Father's Day weekend ( June 16th-18th ) is The Intruder Blogathon, a dear-to-our-hearts event because it showcases reviews of films that feature a theme loved by our own father: that of a character that comes into a main character's life unexpectantly to change it for the better ( read more
Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell ( 1951 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Jun 15, 2023
In 1948, 20th Century Fox released Sitting Pretty, a comedy featuring a character named Lynn Belvedere who was unlike any other that ever appeared in books, radio, or film. Belvedere was an author and lecturer and a very well-educated snob. He didn't just know a little bit about everything, he was a read more
What Leading Men Have Taught Madge Evans
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Jun 14, 2023
One of the most sought-after leading ladies is Madge Evans. Although only twenty-five years old, she is really a “veteran” since she appeared on the screen at the age of six.“Most of my knowledge of acting,” says Madge, “has been taught me by men. I believe that every m read more
The Impossibly Difficult Name that Movie Game
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Jun 12, 2023
We have been posting quite a number of tricky screenshots lately, so this month's movie capture is an easy one. That is, it's recognizable if you have seen the film - otherwise, it is still quite tricky!As always, if you are not familiar with the rules to the Impossibly Difficult Name that Movie gam read more
From the Archives: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ( 1939 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Jun 9, 2023
Mickey Rooney as Huck Finn poses with a "mess of fish" in this still photo from MGM's adaptation of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ( 1939 ). Jackie Moran played the character of Huck a year earlier in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. From the Archives is our latest serie read more
Rewind Review: Those Were the Days ( 1940 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on May 31, 2023
William Holden displays the good ol' Siwash spirit of horseplay in Paramount Pictures minor wisp of nostalgia Those Were the Days set in the fictional college of Siwash at the turn of the century. After getting himself in a scrape that ought to land him six months in jail ( the film p read more
Film Albums: Connie Francis Sings Award Winning Motion Picture Hits
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on May 27, 2023
For this month's Film Albums post, we have a gem of an album from MGM Records: Connie Francis Sings Award-Winning Motion Picture Hits. If you like Connie Francis and you like movie music, you will love this album because there is a nice selection of songs spanning the 1920s to the 1950s all of which read more
The Impossibly Difficult Name that Movie Game
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on May 25, 2023
Oh, we've got a dilly of a screenshot for this month's Impossibly Difficult Name that Movie Game puzzle! These two diners are clearly not enjoying themselves but you can only guess for what reason they are unhappy. As always, if you are not familiar with the rules of the Impossibly Difficult Name th read more
Check it Out! Iconic TV Homes Being Demolished
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on May 19, 2023
Recently ReMind Magazine posted an article about the famous Partridge Family and Bewitched house sets being demolished at Columbia Ranch. We are sharing the article below, which came from their website, www.remindmagazine.com. Check it out! https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/1845/iconic-tv- read more
Announcing The Intruder Blogathon!
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on May 11, 2023
It has been quite a while since Silver Scenes hosted a blogathon, so we are planning to host several within the next year to make up for the lack of them earlier! The first event is one which may definitely be classified as a niche theme but it is quite dear to my sister's and my heart so we are exc read more
From the Archives: The View from Pompey's Head ( 1955 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on May 10, 2023
If you want to stump anyone with a rare film title, just mention A View from Pompey's Head ( 1955 ). This title was added to my To Watch list when I was in my teens and it was nearly ten years before I finally tracked down a copy to watch. It's quite a good film about a lawyer who returns to his hom read more
Derby Day ( 1952 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on May 6, 2023
May is known in the sporting world as Derby season and taking place this evening is one of the most popular derby races in America, the 149th Kentucky Derby. If you are like most classic film fans, you will probably be enjoying a good horse-racing film tonight to tie in with the Derby. It may be The read more
Check it Out! - Sally Ann Howes and Howard Keel on "The Bell Telephone Hour" ( 1960 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Apr 30, 2023
Check out this wonderful clip from a rare color episode of The Bell Telephone Hour ( 1960 ) featuring Sally Ann Howes and Howard Keel singing "Tonight" from the Broadway musical West Side Story. Two beautiful actors with beautiful voices. read more
A Foreign Affair ( 1948 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Apr 23, 2023
During World War II, the American, British, and Russian forces bombed Berlin until it was a heap of concrete rubble. After the war, the US Army decided to leave some troops behind to help clean up the mess. This included capturing Nazi members who may have eluded them earlier and also aiding the Ger read more
Edge of Eternity ( 1959 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Apr 21, 2023
Savage suspense spans the granite gorge! So heralds the poster for Edge of Eternity, a taut mystery thriller set in the midst of a decaying mining town in Arizona in the late 1950s. The opening scene plays out like an episode of Perry Mason: An elderly businessman parks his car at the very read more
The Impossibly Difficult Name that Movie Game
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Apr 20, 2023
This is a wonderful photo...here's a dapper looking man driving an unknown model car in who-knows-what film. Well, actually, we hope you know what film because, after all, that's what this game is all about! As always, if you are not familiar with the rules to the Impossibly Difficult Name tha read more