Monthly Archives: July 2024

Western RoundUp: Final Resting Places, More Western Filmmakers 2

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Laura Grieve

More Western Filmmakers Final Resting Places This month we return to the topic of the final resting places of Western filmmakers, visiting the gravesites of several actors and actresses across the Greater Los Angeles area. Actor Kirk Douglas lived to … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: Charley Bowers, The Quirky Genius Of Stop-Motion Animation

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Lea Stans

Charley Bowers, The Quirky Genius Of Stop-Motion Animation You’ve heard of Chaplin, Keaton, and Lloyd. You’ve even heard of Harry Langdon. Roscoe Arbuckle and Mabel Normand? Of course you’re familiar with them! Heck, you’re no stranger to Charley Chase or … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Supportive Fellas of Film Noir: Part II

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Supportive Fellas of Film Noir: Part II More than a year ago, I started a series, “Supportive Fellas of Film Noir,” which focused on  . . . well . . . the supporting male characters in film noir features. It’s … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: A protective poltergeist? Only at the ‘House in Marsh Road’

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Toni Ruberto

House in Marsh Road A glass of milk – so calming, so pure. Mothers give it to their children. Kids leave glasses for Santa. A husband hands one to his wife to help her relax. Wait. Take go back to … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: The Ladykillers (1955)

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Jennifer Garlen

The Ladykillers (1955) Like most Gen Xers, I grew up associating Sir Alec Guinness with his role as Obi Wan-Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy. Only as an adult did I discover his earlier work and his tremendous talent … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Mabel Todd

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Annette Bochenek

Mabel Todd Mabel Todd was born on August 13, 1907, in Los Angeles, California, to Richard and Helen Todd, and grew up in Glendale, California. Her father worked as a salesman. At an early age, Mabel and her sister, Marcia, … Continue reading →

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