Tag Archives: Classic Movies

Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Dorothy McGuire

  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

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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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Hattie McDaniel

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Character Actress & Film Pioneer, Hattie McDaniel, born June 10 in 1892! Hattie McDaniel — Radio Pioneer.  McDaniel started her entertainment career as a singer-songwriter in her brother’s (Otis) minstrel show.  In the early-1920s, … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Judy Garland

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Judy Garland, born June 10 in 1922! The one, the only Judy Garland (as ‘child’ actress) with Mickey Rooney. “I sing, you know.” -Judy Garland as Betsy Booth in Love Finds Andy Hardy. (UNDERSTATEMENT!) Garland … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Cole Porter

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Songwriting Legend, Cole Porter, born June 9 in 1891! Whenever I think of the Fabulous Cole Porter, I can’t help but think of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dancing to “Night and Day” in The … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Dean Martin

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Dean Martin, born June 7 in 1917! Dean Martin with partner Jerry Lewis.  Martin and Lewis starred in 16 movies together: My Friend Irma  (1949), My Friend Irma Goes West (1950), At War with the Army (1950), That’s … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Firsts: Guest ‘Appearance’ on “A Cinemental Journey”

A very special day for me! Just wanted to say that I am thrilled and honored to be included in Aurora’s “A Cinemental Journey” series on The Cinementals today, June 3rd! A very special THANK YOU to Aurora (known to … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Tony Curtis

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Tony Curtis, born June 3 in 1925! Ah, the versatile, Tony Curtis — as a ‘man’:  Cpl. Paul Hodges in Blake Edward’s The Perfect Furlough opposite real-life wife Janet Leigh as Lt. Vicki Loren. … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Johnny Weissmuller

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Johnny Weissmuller, born June 2 in 1904! As Olympic Athlete, Johnny Weissmuller in Paris 1924 at the VIII Olympics.  Johnny Weissmuller won the 100m freestyle in 1924 and 1928, and was a member … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Marilyn Monroe

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Marilyn Monroe, born June 1 in 1926! Marilyn Monroe as Evie (waitress) in Dangerous Years, her first ‘real’ role — although it was a small role, it was her first credited and her first … Continue reading

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