Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on October 24, 2022

I was first introduced to Louise Closser Hale via one of my (many) favorite pre-Codes, Dinner at Eight (1933). She had a small part – playing the cousin of Billie Burke’s flighty hostess – but she was an unforgettable presence, making the most of her limited scenes and imbuing her...   read more

Backlots Posted by Lara on April 1, 2014

Ruth Harriet Louise, self portrait. When one thinks of classic Hollywood glamour photography, there are a select few names that come to mind immediately. George Hurrell and Clarence Sinclair Bull are two of the most recognizable photographers of the era, and their work stands out as an exquisite ca   read more

All Good Things Posted by monty on February 20, 2014

When it was all said and done, it was Greta Garbo standing tall winning The Favorite Silent Actress Tourney by defeating the feisty Louise Brooks by the count of 100-82. This was the most voted on match of the entire tourney with the leads changing hands several times. In fact...   read more

All Good Things Posted by monty on February 16, 2014

Catherine has got the final match in the favorite silent actress tourney underway. Greta Garbo against Louise Brooks. Winner gets the crown. Here's the link to go cast your vote: http://obscurecinemamagic.wordpress.com/   read more

All Good Things Posted by monty on February 13, 2014

In the semi-final matches, it was Louise Brooks crushing Clara Bow 30-18 and Greta Garbo doubling up over Norma Shearer 16-8. Setting up a championship match between Louise and Greta to decide the favorite silent actress. Catherine will host that epic match beginning on Sunday. Here's the link   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on December 5, 2013

O que John Wayne e Louise Brooks têm em comum? À primeira vista, nada. Mary Louise Brooks (1906-1985) foi uma diva do cinema mudo que teve sucesso fazendo filmes na Alemanha e cujo papel mais conhecido é o da femme-fatale de “A Caixa de Pandora”. Marion Robert Morrison (1907-1979)   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on December 5, 2013

O que John Wayne e Louise Brooks têm em comum? À primeira vista, nada. Mary Louise Brooks (1906-1985) foi uma diva do cinema mudo que teve sucesso fazendo filmes na Alemanha e cujo papel mais conhecido é o da femme-fatale de “A Caixa de Pandora”. Marion Robert Morrison (1907-1979)   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on May 14, 2013

Of all of the actors and actresses who appeared in 1930s films, Louise Fazenda (1895-1962) was certainly one of them -- and certainly the only one of them who has a tangential connection to "Reservoir Dogs," of all things. We'll get to that connection in a few paragraphs. First, here's...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on March 30, 2012

To start, I have to apologize for the lack of posts.  I’m getting into midterms so my schedule has been: School, homework, sleep with no movie watching.  In fact, today’s movie is the first I’ve watched in days!  I’ll try to add more lists in the event of no post...   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on January 18, 2012

Originally published on recollective.tumblr.com, January 5, 2012 Watched January 2, 2012: Thelma and Louise (1991) – 4/5; My mom recommended this movie to me. She found it in the $5 bin and became obsessed with it, insisting that I must watch it as well haha. We usually have pretty similar...   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on August 25, 2011

Hanging Out At Paramount Studios in 1927 Gary Cooper, Jack Luden, Louise Brooks, Thelma Todd, Nancy Phillips, James Hall, Doris Hill, and Josephine Dunn.  . Share: • Posted by Art • Thursday, August 25th, 2011 at 5:3   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on December 17, 2010

Neva Louise Patterson (10 February 1920 – 14 December 2010), was a wonderful character actress. Her first film performance was in, Taxi (1953). Other film credits include: The Buddy Holly Story, All of Me, and as Cary Grant's fiancee in, An Affair to Remember. Her television credits include:   read more

The Jeanette MacDonald Blog Posted by on November 3, 2009

Because sometimes you just need one.   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

O que John Wayne e Louise Brooks têm em comum? À primeira vista, nada. Mary Louise Brooks (1906-1985) foi uma diva do cinema mudo que teve sucesso fazendo filmes na Alemanha e cujo papel mais conhecido é o da femme-fatale de “A Caixa de Pandora”. Marion Robert Morrison (1907-1979)   read more