Category Archives: Posts by Minoo Allen

Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Paul Henreid

Posted on January 10, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Paul Henreid, born January 10, 1908! For me, one of the factors that creates the “Classic Hollywood Mythos” is its time period. With an evolution that ranges in time from the Roaring Twenties, … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Butterfly McQueen

Posted on January 7, 2013 by minooallen

  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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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Ray Milland

Posted on January 3, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Ray Milland, born on January 3, 1905! Let me be honest with you: I have not seen very many Ray Milland films. I know, I know: How am I supposed to write about … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Maggie Smith

Posted on December 28, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Maggie Smith, Born December 29, 1934! Although I adore the woman to no end, I must admit, I would not necessarily consider Maggie Smith a classic movie legend. Now, please, don’t get me … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Marlene Dietrich

Posted on December 27, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Marlene Dietrich, Born December 27, 1901! Glamour. Defined in the dictionary as: an air of compelling charm, romance, and excitement, especially when delusively alluring. For me, and I am assuming for many of … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Humphrey Bogart

Posted on December 25, 2012 by minooallen

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

Posted on December 24, 2012 by minooallen

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

Posted on December 12, 2012 by minooallen

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

Posted on December 9, 2012 by minooallen

  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

Posted on December 6, 2012 by minooallen

  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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