Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on April 17, 2020

When Carole Lombard signed with Mack Sennett in 1927, the silent comedy impresario's overriding concern wasn't her acting ability; she'd shown she could handle the rudiments of the business during her brief stay at Fox. Nor did he worry about her inherent comic skill, which he figured he could teach   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on March 12, 2020

“Smile” is a timeless hit among a plethora of classic Nat King Cole tracks. The innate warmth and the soothing nature of his vocals shine through every note. It took me many years to realize the tune was actually a Charlie Chaplin composition from City Lights later reworked with lyrics.   read more

Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on February 5, 2020

Discovering new publicity stills of Carole Lombard -- particularly of her Paramount p1202 series from 1930 to 1938 -- is always a thrill for me, and today I added another to my online family.It's p1202-748 (above), from late 1933 or early 1934, showing Carole looking over her shoulder, wearing a...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on March 31, 2019

Charlie Chaplin Picture Book Giveaway We have Ten Books to Giveaway This Month! “Children meet Chaplin in this intimate biography of the iconic silent-film comedian… ” – Publisher’s Weekly And now for something a little different… This month, we are thrilled   read more

Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on June 9, 2018

It's no secret that Carole Lombard enjoyed drinking Coca-Cola, back in the day when the soda came in the ubiquitous 6 1/2 ounce bottles with a greenish tint. (It always was fun to examine the bottom of the bottle when through to see the location of the Coke bottler that...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on August 27, 2016

On August 29, 2016 (in two days), Ingrid Bergman, the best actress in movie history, would have been 101 years old. Sadly, this  date also marks her death anniversary. But, for both reasons, I’ve decided to honour her by hosting The 2nd Wonderful Ingrid Bergman Blogathon. To host is a big ent   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on January 25, 2016

Doris Day. THIS Icon. I’m a fan. She’s not my number one favourite actress, but she certainly is my favourite singer (along with Madonna). Doris makes me happy. She herself said “I like joy; I want to be joyous; I want to have fun on the set; I want to...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on August 14, 2014

When I think of Lauren Bacall I always remember this scene that ends "To Have and Have Not," because it's one of the few times on screen that she smiles like a beautiful goof, a lovestruck teenager. I don't know if, by this time, she and Humphrey Bogart were already...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on August 14, 2014

When I think of Lauren Bacall I always remember this scene that ends "To Have and Have Not," because it's one of the few times on screen that she smiles like a beautiful goof, a lovestruck teenager. I don't know if, by this time, she and Humphrey Bogart were already...   read more