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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Thelma Ritter

Posted on February 14, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Thelma Ritter, born February 14th, 1902! Friendship is something most people strive for. Humans are naturally social, pack-like animals. We like to be in groups, we like to play on teams, and in … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Cary Grant

Posted on January 18, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Cary Grant, Born January 18th, 1904! If there were an equation for the perfect Hollywood Male Star persona it would probably go a little something like this: ridiculou good looks + charm  ­+ … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Jean Arthur

Posted on October 17, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Jean Arthur, born October 17, 1900. How do you do it, Jean Arthur? How do make comedy look so effortless? This is what I think every time I watch a Jean Arthur movie. … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: George Cukor

Posted on July 7, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, George Cukor, born July 7 in 1899! Woman’s Director. That is the title Hollywood bequeathed upon George Cukor, a title he of course resented. And, to be perfectly honest, I almost resent it, too. … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July: A Classic Movie Salute to the American Spirit

Posted on July 4, 2012 by minooallen

Independence Day: Characters Count The fourth of July has become somewhat of a bittersweet holiday for me. Although the birth of our nation was founded on inclusive, democratic ideals, the current climate of the American political system can be, well, downright depressing. … Continue reading →

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You Can Say That Again! Classic Movie Quotes: July 4th

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

In Celebration of America’s Birthday today, July 4, 2012, I am sharing some of my favorite Classic Movie quotes about America and Americans!   Here goes… ….. You see, boys forget what their country means by just reading The Land … Continue reading →

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Honor, Duty, Country: Veterans of the Classic Hollywood Era

Posted on May 28, 2012 by minooallen

Honor, Duty, Country.  These famous words spoken by General Douglas MacArthur are mantra to which all the men and women in the armed forces live by. When the call of duty arises, they are the first to put country before … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Countdown: Best Picture #’s 42 and 41 — Cimarron (1931) and The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Josh Kaye

42. Cimarron (1931) Other Nominated Films: East Lynne, The Front Page, Skippy, Trader Horn One of the first films to ever win an Oscar, it’s interesting watching it now, to say the least. It’s one of those films that, for the time … Continue reading →

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