Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on September 4, 2009

Donald Meek July 14, 1878 or 1880 - November 18, 1946 Next up in my look at character actors of classic Hollywood and the roles that have won them loyal fans, but not awards, is Donald Meek. T.S. Eliot's, Gus, the Theatre Cat has nothing on Glasgow born Meek. Do...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on August 10, 2009

A bust of Malta's favourite son in front of his birthplace.Project intiated in 2005 by 17 year old fan Eman Bonnici.Joseph CalleiaAugust 4, 1897 - October 31, 1975Caftan Woman's dilemma: in my series "For Your Consideration" I want to spotlight one special performance of the wonderful character act   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on August 6, 2009

Ward BondApril 9, 1903 - November 5, 1960Caftan Woman has been watching movies again, and again she has found a performance overlooked at Award time. This time back in 1952 by prolific character actor Ward Bond.Nebraska born Bond was attending the University of Southern California when he and a fel   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on July 14, 2009

Josephine HutchinsonOctober 12, 1903 - June 4, 1993Once again, Caftan Woman's blog highlights a performance that was overlooked by the Academy during Hollywood's Golden Age. Fortunately, the work lasts for us to enjoy today.Seattle born Hutchinson was an actress with a strong theatrical background   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on June 25, 2009

Esther HowardApril 4, 1908 - March 8, 1965Let's look at another classic movie performance sadly overlooked at award time.It's 1947, and former Broadway musical star turned Hollywood comedienne and staple of film noir, Esther Howard shines in a thrilling crime drama from director Robert Wise.The film   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on June 17, 2009

David ClarkeAugust 30, 1908 - April 18, 2004Back when the Oscars were the only game in town performances of note were often overlooked at nominating time. Today we look at "the one" from David Clarke.Chicago born Clarke was a modern day Vincent Crummles. I shouldn't be surprised if he often...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on June 10, 2009

Sen Yung October 18, 1915 - November 9, 1980 Again in Caftan Woman's world we look at an actor and performance sadly overlooked by the Academy in the Classic Hollywood of Yore. San Francisco born Sen Yung and his sister spent most of their early years in a children's shelter...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on May 30, 2009

Elizabeth PattersonNovember 22, 1875 - January 31, 1966Many actors in Hollywood's Golden era created memorable performances that were denied peer recgonition. Of course, for a while the Oscars were the only game in town (we will now pause to imagine such a time), and they couldn't nominate everybod   read more