Tag Archives: Classic Movies

Sinatra: 100 Years of Greatness

Posted on December 12, 2015 by minooallen

  100 Years of Greatness December 12th, 2015 marks a very special day. Not only is it the 26th birthday of your favorite classic movie blogger (yes, that would be me), but it also marks the 100th birthday of some … Continue reading →

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TCM Star of the Month: Frank Sinatra

Posted on December 2, 2015 by minooallen

  Turner Classic Movies Star of the Month Frank Sinatra Chairman of the Board. Ol’ Blue Eyes. The Sultan of Swoon.  No matter what name you call him, everyone past voting age will know who you are talking about: The … Continue reading →

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TCM Star of the Month for October: David Niven

Posted on September 30, 2015 by minooallen

  TCM Star of the Month for October David Niven Gregarious and quick witted, posh and debonair, David Niven remains one of the United Kingdom’s best exports and is Turner Classic Movie’s Star of the Month. David Niven the Gentleman … Continue reading →

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Silent Chicago: From Frazer to Fairbanks to Flynn – Robin Hood in Film (Remakes and the Early Days of Film, 5)

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Janelle Vreeland

  From Frazer to Fairbanks to Flynn – Robin Hood in Film As recently as 2010, the character of Robin Hood appeared on the silver screen to steal from the rich, give to the poor, and chase Prince John from … Continue reading →

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31 Days of Oscar Blogathon: Angela Lansbury

Posted on February 10, 2015 by minooallen

31 Days of Oscar Blogathon Angela Lansbury in The Manchurian Candidate In 2013, the Academy Awards corrected what was, in my humble opinion, one of its biggest mistakes. No, it did not reverse its 1942 Best Picture decision and give it to … Continue reading →

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Silent Chicago: Chariot Races and Copyright Infringement: A Tale of Ben Hur (Remakes and the Early Days of Film, 4)

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Janelle Vreeland

  Chariot Races and Copyright Infringement: A Tale of Ben Hur In 1907, the state of the American film industry was rather poor and was still, largely, in its infancy. D.W. Griffith had just joined the industry as an actor, … Continue reading →

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Cheers and a Very Merry Christmas to All!

Posted on December 24, 2014 by minooallen

  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our CMH readers. And to help keep the merriment alive, we offer you the gift of joy – in the form of our favorite classic film stars. Enjoy! ….. Shirley Temple having what … Continue reading →

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Silent Chicago: Two Orphans, Three Studios, Four Films (Remakes and the Early Days of Film, 3)

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Janelle Vreeland

  Two Orphans, Three Studios, Four Films: A Brief History of The Two Orphans From the time it was translated into English in 1874, “The Two Orphans” was a successful, well-known play in the United States. The story of orphaned … Continue reading →

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The getTV Mickey Rooney Blogathon – The Unexpected Ascend to Manhood

Posted on September 22, 2014 by minooallen

  Mickey Rooney and The Unexpected Ascend to Manhood Mickey Rooney was a powerhouse of career longevity. From his earliest screen appearances as a baby during the silent era to his final performance in the still unreleased Dr. Jekyll and … Continue reading →

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Turner Classic Movies: Summer Under the Stars

Posted on August 2, 2014 by minooallen

  TCM: Summer Under The Stars August should be a time of outdoor fun. With only one month left of summer, trips to the beach, the park, or the country should be as frequent and as they are carefree. Then … Continue reading →

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