The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on April 4, 2020

Classic Literature on Film blogathon – Crimes at the Dark House (Wilkie Collins’ The Woman in White) On April 4, 2020 By CarolIn Uncategorized The stupendously hammy Crimes at the Dark House (1940, dir. George King) follows a plot not too dissim   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on September 29, 2017

In 1859 author Wilkie Collins published The Woman in White, considered the first mystery novel with an actual detective-esque structure. Imitated in numerous films since, from serious drama to animated films like Tim Burton’s The Corpse Bride, The Woman in White remains a thoroughly engrossing   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 31, 2017

The 1948 adaptation of Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White features some notable character performances and plenty of Gothic mystery, but it isn't an ideal picture or a very faithful treatment of its source material. Its appeal depends mainly on its sinister figures, particularly the always memorable   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 31, 2017

The 1948 adaptation of Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White features some notable character performances and plenty of Gothic mystery, but it isn't an ideal picture or a very faithful treatment of its source material. Its appeal depends mainly on its sinister figures, particularly the always memorable   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on April 1, 2016

Parker in 1948 Eleanor Parker had the talent and appeal of a movie star, but she never developed a recognizable star persona. Nor was she interested in doing so. The actress would become lost in her roles, seemingly becoming a new woman with each film. She could not be typecast,...   read more