Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on July 22, 2015

After the success of Baby Face, Barbara Stanwyck found herself increasingly dissatisfied with the films Warner Brothers cast her in. She broke out as a freelancer and did today’s film, Annie Oakley, for RKO. How bad could her WB films have been that she’d find this a better film? Despite   read more

Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on September 27, 2013

Annie Oakley is one of those “legendary” names in western lore. It’s important to remember that she was a living, breathing person as well. Like many celebrities of the late 19th century, Oakley was persuaded to step into Thomas Edison’s Black Maria studio to show off her t   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on July 17, 2013

"Barbara Stanwyck is splendid in the role of Annie Oakley; this is indeed her most striking performance in a long time" Andre Sennwald, a New York Times reporter, stated the above shortly after seeing the premiere of Annie Oakley in December 1935 and there is no denying just how right...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on July 17, 2013

"Barbara Stanwyck is splendid in the role of Annie Oakley; this is indeed her most striking performance in a long time" Andre Sennwald, a New York Times reporter, stated the above shortly after seeing the premiere of Annie Oakley in December 1935 and there is no denying just how right...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on May 28, 2013

Annie Oakley Directed by George Stevens 1935/USA RKO Radio Pictures First viewing This well-made romantic biopic exceeded my expectations.   Annie Oakley (Barbara Stanwyck) hunts quail to support her family.  She is famous for being able to kill them with one shot to the head.  When the Buffalo   read more