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Back with another edition of Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Knocking them back two books at a time (I doubt this will last long).  It should be interesting to see if the lovely Natalie of In the Mood  reads this as she is a huge fan of the actress in question today.  Barbara Stanwyck: The Miracle Woman read more

Ginger Rogers(July 16, 1911 – April 25, 1995) was an actress, dancer and singer who appeared in film, and on stage, radio, and television. She made a total of 73 films, and was best known as Fred Astaire's romantic interest and dancing partner in a ten Hollywood musical films. She achieved read more

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend Barbara Stanwyck, born today, July 16 in 1907! ….. “I knew that after fourteen I’d have to earn my own living, but I was willing to do that … I’ve always been a little sorry for pampered people, and of course, they’re ‘ read more

“I’m a tough old broad from Brooklyn. I intend to go on acting until I’m ninety and they won’t need to paste my face with make-up.” ~ Barbara Stanwyck “Eyes are the greatest tool in film. Mr. Capra taught me that. Sure, it’s nice to say very good dial read more

It's not news to proclaim Barbara Stanwyck as one of the screen's greatest actresses, and it's practically impossible to dislike her once you learn of her casual, profane attitude on the set, or her preference for directors like Preston Sturges and Billy Wilder, or that fact she had an affair with R read more

With the publication of his 1994 biography of Barbara Stanwyck, Axel Madsen infuriated a legion of the actress’ fans by claiming that Stanwyck had been bisexual, as evidenced–he says–by a lifelong friendship with her publicist, Helen Ferguson. Indeed, Madsen provides little evidenc read more

So beautiful! read more

Barbara Stanwyck: The Miracle Woman By Dan Callahan University Press of Mississippi 2012 Barbara Stanwyck: The Miracle Woman is more a critical review of Stanwyck’s career than a traditional biography. This is an appropriate choice, because the woman lived to work. Author Dan Callahan demonst read more

Watched February 4, 2012 The Purchase Price (1932) and Night Nurse (1931): 4/5 for both I really enjoyed both of these films, and mostly because of the great performances by Barbara Stanwyck. I’ve watched quite a few of her films this year, and I’m becoming a huge fan! Here are my though read more

Thirteenth and last in a series about strong women in film. Strong women are independent, beautiful, sexy, feminine and just want everything in life that a man wants and believe that they have every right to have it!I had to save the best for last! What is there to say about this lady that hasn read more

Barbara Stanwyck (July 16, 1907 – January 20, 1990) a favorite of directors including Cecil B. DeMille, Fritz Lang and Frank Capra. She made 85 films in 38 years in Hollywood, before turning to television. Please click here to learn more about Barbara Stanwyck. Stanwyck was nominated for th read more

Double Indemnity(1944). Noir, directed by Billy Wilder, co-written by Wilder and Raymond Chandler, and produced by Buddy DeSylva and Joseph Sistrom. Cast: Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson. This film noir is one of best murder mysteries of all time. The story begins when Wal read more

William Holden, was so grateful to Barbara Stanwyck for her insistence on casting him in the film, Golden Boy (1939), his first big role, he sent her flowers every year on the anniversary of the first day of the filming. Thirty-nine years later, when Holden and Stanwyck were joint presenters at read more

Three films of legendary star to be screened at Noir City 9 Her childhood has been called Dickensian and the rags-to-riches trajectory of her life could easily have provided material for one of her films… She was the youngest of a hard-drinking Irish American bricklayer’s five read more

Three films of legendary star to be screened at Noir City 9 Her childhood has been called Dickensian and the rags-to-riches trajectory of her life could easily have provided material for one of her films… She was the youngest of a hard-drinking Irish American bricklayer’s five read more

Three films of legendary star to be screened at Noir City 9 Her childhood has been called Dickensian and the rags-to-riches trajectory of her life could easily have provided material for one of her films… She was the youngest of a hard-drinking Irish American bricklayer’s five read more

Just wanted to post some photos of Babs, since she is my classic movie goddess of the month, and me and Dawn decided to cross her over into our shared blogs. the glamour shot with her son Dion Christmas In Connecticut looking all chic a young and beautiful Barbara read more

(1907-1990) TCM is celebrating Barbara Stanwyck today with a slew of her films including The Two Mrs. Carrolls, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, Cry Wolf and others. Happy Birthday Miss B. read more

Barbara Stanwyck, was a film and television star, known during her 60-year career for her versatile and strong screen presence, and a favorite of directors including Cecil B. DeMille, Fritz Lang and Frank Capra. After a short run as a stage actress, she made 85 films in 38 years in Hollywood, bef read more

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. Ginger is so upset at being overlooked by Stanwyck fans that she is threatening to clonk you all over the head with her trusty wrench! Thank you to Jonas for the picture. read more