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Mini Tribute: Todd Karns

Born January 15, 1921 Actor Todd Karns! Todd Karns appeared in over 35 film and TV roles — most famously as Harry Bailey (Jimmy Stewart‘s brother) in It’s a Wonderful Life.  Todd Karns also just happens to be the son … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Gwen Verdon

Born January 13, 1925 Stage and Screen Actress Gwen Verdon! From leg braces to Broadway star (talk about inspirational!) – Gwen Verdon’s mom enrolled her in dance classes as a child to help strengthen her legs due childhood rickets. “Whatever … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Voice Actor Jack Mercer

Born January 13, 1910 Voice Actor Jack Mercer! Jack Mercer began his career as an ‘inbetweener’ (apprentice animator) at Fleischer Studios. Soon afterwards he was ‘discovered’ by Fleischer, and most famously became the voice of Popeye the Sailor and Felix … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Character Actress Sara Berner

Born January 12, 1912 Character and Voice Actress Sara Berner! Sara Berner’s adorable voice could be heard in over 85 shorts and films — including Road to Morocco (as Mabel the Lady Camel) and Anchors Aweigh (as Jerry Mouse) (both … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Ray Bolger

Born January 10, 1904 Song-and-Dance Man Ray Bolger! Ray Bolger started out as a vaudeville dancer in the 1920s, moving on to starring Broadway roles in the 1930s, then signing a film contract with MGM in 1936. Although Bolger appeared … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Granville Bates

Born January 7, 1882 Character Actor Granville Bates! Character Actor Granville Bates appeared in over 90 films, playing his share of lawyers, judges, sheriffs and mayors. His films include My Favorite Wife, Midnight, Brother Orchid, and Of Mice and Men. … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Butterfly McQueen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Butterfly McQueen, born January 7, 1911!  Some legends represent the very best classic Hollywood has to offer. They are the very embodiment of that unobtainable glamour, a lifestyle seemingly built on quick-witted dialog, … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Sterling Holloway

Born January 4, 1905 Character Actor Sterling Holloway! Character Actor Sterling Holloway appeared in over 175 film and TV roles but is probably best known as the voice of Winnie the Pooh & The Cheshire Cat! In 1991, Sterling Holloway … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Magnet Madness Contest: GUESS the MAGNET!

Entry Task for today…  GUESS THE MAGNET! In order to win today’s SURPRISE Classic Movie Magnet, be the FIRST person to correctly TWEET the NAME of the SURPRISE MAGNET (FILM)! (US and Canada entries only please, sorry) Tweet the Answer: … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Magnet Madness Contest: GUESS the MAGNET!

Entry Task for today…  GUESS THE MAGNET! In order to win today’s SURPRISE Classic Movie Magnet, be the FIRST person to correctly TWEET the NAME of the SURPRISE MAGNET (FILM)! (US and Canada entries only please, sorry) Tweet the Answer: … Continue reading

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