Category Archives: Mini Tributes

Mini Tribute: Roddy McDowall

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 17, 1928, Roddy McDowall! Roddy McDowall started out as a Child Actor (i.e. How Green Was My Valley, My Friend Flicka, Lassie Come Home), and successfully moved on to some fabulous ‘adult’ roles including Midnight Lace, Inside Daisy … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Scream Queen Fay Wray

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 15, 1907, Fay Wray! ‘Scream Queen’ Fay Wray is (of course) best remembered as King Kong‘s Leading Lady. ….. Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub Visit CMH’s BlogHub for more posts about Fay Wray by Veteran and Emerging … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Child Actor Jackie Cooper

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 15, 1922, Child Actor Jackie Cooper! Jackie Cooper was the First Child Actor ever to receive an Oscar Nomination (Best Actor Nominee for Skippy in 1931). He remained the youngest Oscar Nominee (at age 9) in any category … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Billy Gilbert

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 12, 1894, Character Actor Billy Gilbert! Billy Gilbert appeared in over 200 films, shorts and TV shows. He played lots of comic villains and was most famously a fabulous foil for Laurel & Hardy. He was particularly well-known … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Roscoe Karns

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 7, 1891, Character Actor Roscoe Karns! Roscoe Karns appeared in over 145 roles, many times as a street-wise, wisecracking fellow. My favorite Roscoe Karns role??? Well, that would have to be Shapely in It Happened One Night! You … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Max Schreck

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 6, 1879 Max Schreck! One word: Nosferatu!!! Is this your wife? What a lovely throat. -Max Schreck as Graf Orlok in Nosferatu ….. Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub Visit CMH’s BlogHub for more posts about Max Schreck … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Director Michael Gordon

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 6, 1909 Director Michael Gordon! Michael Gordon directed over 20 films, including I Can Get It For You Wholesale, Cyrano de Bergerac, Move Over Darling and my personal favorite Pillow Talk! You are my inspiration (insert name here). … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Harry Myers

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 5, 1882, Harry Myers! Harry Myers appeared in over 275 roles (some uncredited) — and is probably best remembered as the Eccentric Millionaire in Charlie Chaplin‘s City Lights! The Tramp (Charlie Chaplin): Be careful how you’re driving. Eccentric … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Howard Morris

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 4, 1919, Character Actor Howard Morris! Howard Morris appeared in over 120 film & TV roles, including Mr. Elmer Kelp in The Nutty Professor (1963), Julius in 40 Pounds of Trouble (1962) & of course — most famously — … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Victor Spinetti

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 2, 1929, Victor Spinetti! Yes, I admit I have a soft spot in my heart for The Beatles! And with that being said, here’s a mini ‘celebration’ of the hilarious (and quite melodramatic!) Victor Spinetti in two of … Continue reading →

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