Category Archives: Birthday Legends

Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Humphrey Bogart

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Humphrey Bogart, born December 25, 1899! The balance of stoicism and passion is a character trait I’ve always admired. The ability to hide a burning passion behind a well maintained veneer of a cool, … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Michael Curtiz

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Michael Curtiz, born December 24, 1886! Some directors are remembered for a specific reason. Hitchcock will be forever known as the master of suspense, Cuckor earned the moniker of “womans director,” and Ed Wood … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Frank Sinatra

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Frank Sinatra, born December 12, 1915.  December 12 is a historically significant day. In 2000 the United States Supreme Court released its decision in Bush v Gore, in 1991 the Russian Federation gained independence … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Margaret Hamilton

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend Margaret Hamilton, born on December 9, 1902. ….. When you think Margaret Hamiliton it’s easy to picture a crotchety old woman with an icy stare and menacing disposition. I mean, she is the … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Agnes Moorehead

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Agnes Moorehead, born December 6, 1900. Agnes Moorehead leads what I like to call a “career double life,” a fairly common condition amongst classic film actors turned small screen stars. So, what do … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Boris Karloff

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Boris Karloff, born on November 23, 1887! Horror Icon, Boris Karloff, played some of the best (and scariest) monsters, madmen and villains of all time! Of course there’s Frankenstein (aka ‘The Monster” or — … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Harpo Marx

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Harpo Marx, born on November 23, 1888! Full disclosure: I just adore The Marx Brothers — their quick-witted zany comedy, their clever LOL-funny slapstick routines, and their absolutely marvelous musicianship.  Harpo, of course, never … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Grace Kelly

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Grace Kelly, born on November 12, 1929! Like many classic movie fanatics, what I’ve always admired about Grace Kelly was her unworldly combination of finesse, grace, and style. While watching her on screen, it is nearly … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Claude Rains

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Claude Rains, born on November 10th 1889! ….. There are some who believe that the litmus test for good acting is complete metamorphosis – the thought that actors must lose themselves so completely in … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Vivien Leigh

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Vivian Leigh, Born on November 5, 1913! What comes to mind when you hear the words ‘southern belle’? A young chaste girl, a gentleman at her side? Or perhaps ornate dresses with details … Continue reading

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