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Sundays With Loretta 8.16.15 (Pt. 2)
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 16, 2015
Sundays With Loretta 8.16.15 (Pt. 2)
August 16, 2015August 16, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
In my earlier post, today, I said that there are not enough words to aptly describe the inner beauty of Loretta Young. The two pictures I’m posting tonight are only read more
Happy Gene Raymond’s Birthday!
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 13, 2015
Happy Gene Raymond’s Birthday!
August 13, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Today, we celebrate Gene’s 107th birthday with some more of Gene, in his own words. To me, it looks as if his marriage was his proudest accomplishment, too, ju read more
HOLY SHEARER, IT’S NORMA DAY!
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 10, 2015
HOLY SHEARER, IT’S NORMA DAY!
August 10, 2015August 9, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
Shhh don’t tell Jeanette we’re interrupting the Monday JAM…
May I present to all of you fine ladies and gentlemen of the… readership of this blog, or read more
To Gene, With Love
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 10, 2015
To Gene, With Love
August 10, 2015August 10, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
This Thursday will be Gene Raymond’s 107th birthday. Because of that, I have a birthday letter to post, which accompanied a sweater hand made by Jeanette. Before we get to that, howev read more
Sundays With Loretta 8.9.15
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 9, 2015
Sundays With Loretta 8.9.15
August 9, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
I’ve had a couple of ideas rolling around for this week’s SWL, one a video and the other just text. After running out of time for the video, I figured that the text post would be quick read more
The Saturday Spins/Weekap 8.8.15
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 8, 2015
The Saturday Spins/Weekap 8.8.15
August 8, 2015August 8, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
Here we are again, another week in review, and one so very close to being terribly dull, too!
The MacEddy club delivers once more, ripping into Norma McDaniel and tossing about read more
8.7.04
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 7, 2015
8.7.04
August 7, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
As I was driving to work, this morning, I was following a car that had been purchased at a dealership in Santa Monica, California. Upon my arrival to work, I stepped out and was hit with such a strong sense of nostalgia br read more
The Great Lie (1941)
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 6, 2015
The Great Lie (1941)
August 6, 2015August 6, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
Time to turn the serious business meter up to 11.
So, The Great Lie. Look, I am not exaggerating one bit* when I say that this is the greatest piece of fine, soapy melodrama this side of a read more
EMERGENCY ALERT THIS IS NOT A DRILL.
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 5, 2015
EMERGENCY ALERT THIS IS NOT A DRILL.
August 5, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
I got a picture in the mail, today.
Sally Blane, Loretta Young, and Polly Ann Young.
What? The Fearless Lady Warriors are important!
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Talented Human Female Tuesday: Mary Astor
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 4, 2015
Talented Human Female Tuesday: Mary Astor
August 4, 2015August 3, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that I absolutely adore Mary Astor. If you’ve ever seen me, on Facebook, you’re already nodding your head in agreem read more
10 Days!
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 3, 2015
10 Days!
August 3, 2015August 3, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
Remember kids, just 10 more shopping days until Gene Raymond’s birthday! Today will be all about Jeanette and Gene cuteness. For now, some pictures, and later on a letter!
My Tears. They Flow. (From F read more
Jeanette The Flirt
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 3, 2015
Jeanette The Flirt
August 3, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
This letter from Jeanette to Gene, sent from Lake Tahoe during the filming of Rose Marie, in 1935, is one rare example of Jeanette writing in fragments instead of run ons. I like that she flirts like a nervous read more
Happy Birthday (Yesterday)!
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 2, 2015
Happy Birthday (Yesterday)!
August 2, 2015August 2, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
To begin our Sunday With Loretta, here is a pic shared from the LY facebook page. It’s Mama Loretta with baby Chris Lewis, whose birthday was yesterday.
We shall have more of the f read more
Sundays With Loretta 8.2.15
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 2, 2015
Sundays With Loretta 8.2.15
August 2, 2015August 2, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
Last week, we all enjoyed a mighty chuckle at Loretta’s Nightmare Kitchen. I’ve been given a couple of things to try that she did really well, and I’ll soon be givi read more
Happy Birthday (Today)!
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 2, 2015
Happy Birthday (Today)!
August 2, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MYRNA LOY!!!
(But it’s still Sunday With Loretta, so……)
Remember that time that Arthur Hornblow Jr., Eddie Sutherland, and Jean Negulesco shot a neighbor’s pet peaco read more
The Saturday Spins / Weekap
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Aug 1, 2015
The Saturday Spins / Weekap
August 1, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
This week was certainly one of the less crazy, in recent memory. A couple of great tidbits on the Land Of Lo were published, though! Guess what, America? You can talk about Loretta Young and Clark read more
The More The Merrier
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Jul 30, 2015
The More The Merrier
July 30, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
I was going to attempt to do a relatively coherent review of this movie. Instead of writing, however, I watched it again. I got to the scene on the steps… and all I have is a Cinema Dilettante React read more
URGENT! OMGZ! WEDNESDAY POST!
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Jul 29, 2015
URGENT! OMGZ! WEDNESDAY POST!
July 29, 2015July 29, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
It’s William Horatio Powell’s birthday.
EXTRA IMPORTANT!!!
Happy Birthday, Fake Dead Husband!!!
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Talented Human Female Tuesday: Jean Arthur
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Jul 28, 2015
Talented Human Female Tuesday: Jean Arthur
July 28, 2015July 27, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
Jean Arthur, 1938
She was Frank Capra’s favorite actress. George Stevens said she was one of the greatest comediennes ever to grace the silver screen. It’s h read more
The Case Of The Diva’s Devotees (Part 6)
The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on Jul 27, 2015
The Case Of The Diva’s Devotees (Part 6)
July 27, 2015July 27, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante
It has taken me a little while to compile this piece, as it has proven to be the most difficult to find the right tone for, to date. What it concerns is a very touch read more