Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on April 16, 2023

Julie Hallerton ( Esther Williams ) is the star attraction of the Cypress Gardens water show. She was groomed for success by her boss Ray ( Van Johnson ) ever since he discovered her at the age of 15, but Julie is tired of being exploited and working from morning...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on July 18, 2022

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Easy to...   read more

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on May 20, 2016

If you watch Easy to Love just to see this moment depicted on the poster, you'll be sorely disappointed. However, if you are hoping to see a sassy Esther Williams struggle with three men who are in love with her, you've come to the right place. EtL is my second...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by The Wonderful World of Cinema on February 9, 2015

Free & Easy is a 1930’s film, kind of a musical comedy, directed by Edward Sedgwick and starring Buster Keaton, Robert Montgomery, Anita Page and Trixie Friganza. This movie was Buster Keaton first talking picture and, unfortunately, it didn’t have a big success and it’s not o   read more

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on November 25, 2013

This is my second favorite Esther Williams movie behind Dangerous When Wet (1953). It’s not surprising that these are my two favorite Esther movies as they were filmed only months apart, were both directed by Charles Walters (High Society, Easter Parade, Summer Stock), and both star Esther Wil   read more

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on November 25, 2013

http://www.museumoffloridahistory.ydom/resources/collections/posters/EasytoLove.cfm  Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own This is my second favorite Esther Williams movie behind Dangerous When Wet (1953). It’s not surprising that these are my two favorite Esther movies as they were fi   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on March 14, 2010

Once upon a time, I needed an affordable wardrobe for work. That is how my relationship began with vintage about a decade or so ago. Fortunately, that element is still true today as you can find vintage at fantastic prices...like going on a trip to J. Crew but you come...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on November 13, 2009

Easy to Love (1953) With the Cole Porter classic as the music title, Esther Williams and Van Johnson star in their fifth film together. After Julie's (Esther Williams) performance in the water-skiing show, she comes to Ray (Van Johnson) to talk about about her long hours, and wants to quit...   read more