Category Archives: Posts by Minoo Allen

Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Charles Laughton

Posted on July 1, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Charles Laughton, born July 1, in 1899! I like to think of Charles Laughton as somewhat of a film and theatre Renaissance man. Acting, he did that. Directing, he did that, too. Producing, … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Olivia de Havilland

Posted on July 1, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Olivia de Havilland, born July 1 in 1916! One of the more depressing things about this job, well, really the only depressing thing about this job is the fact that almost everyone I … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Peter Lorre

Posted on June 26, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Peter Lorre, born June 26 in 1904! When I think of Peter Lorre two things come to mind: those big, buggy eyes and that sneery, nasally voice. I guess it makes sense that … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Eleanor Parker

Posted on June 26, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Eleanor Parker, born June 26 in 1922! Eleanor Parker, a versatile actress if I ever saw one. Her range was so expansive she would later be dubbed “Woman of a Thousand faces.” So, to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Billy Wilder

Posted on June 22, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Billy Wilder, born June 22 in 1906! The dictionary describes a hero as follows: A person who is admired for courage or noble qualities. And of course, every child has a hero growing … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Jane Russell

Posted on June 21, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Jane Russell, born June 21 in 1921! What does a classic film fanatic think of when the name Jane Russell pops up? I think a certain Howard Hughes quote might answer that question fairly succinctly, … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Errol Flynn

Posted on June 20, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Errol Flynn, born June 20th, 1909! Although Errol Flynn is often remembered most as the nefarious, swashbuckling hero of a bygone era, his abilities as an actor can often be overlooked. So today, the day of this … Continue reading →

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Let’s Hear it for the Dads: Three Father-Centric Classic Films

Posted on June 16, 2012 by minooallen

If you’ve been to, oh say, any store in the last couple of weeks, you are well aware of what time of year it is — Father’s Day. And of course all the stores are telling you, in brightly colored … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Dorothy McGuire

Posted on June 14, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Dorothy McGuire, born June, 14, 1916! The virtue of humility; that’s what comes to mind when I think of Dorothy McGuire. Her charm did not derive from her looks, though if you think … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Basil Rathbone

Posted on June 13, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Basil Rathbone, born June 13 in 1892! Although the ever versatile South African born English actor portrayed variety of roles, his cad-like nature was always his character’s biggest appeal. ….. Basil Rathbone as the … Continue reading →

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