Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on May 9, 2020

This vintage photo of Carole Lombard singing in 1937's "Swing High, Swing Low" is one of three now available via eBay. The other two:All are 8" x 10", in good condition and may have printed or stamped material on the back, as all initially were in magazine or newspaper photo...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on April 6, 2016

Based on the play by Lillian Hellman its remarkable These Three saw the light of day. Hellman’s play, The Children’s Hour, delved into the allure of gossip by telling the story of two women accused of lesbianism. Being 1936, suffice it to say significant changes were made and the result   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on April 6, 2016

Based on the play by Lillian Hellman its remarkable These Three saw the light of day. Hellman’s play, The Children’s Hour, delved into the allure of gossip by telling the story of two women accused of lesbianism. Being 1936, suffice it to say significant changes were made and the result   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 3, 2016

Image Source Merle Oberon was one of the most unpredictable actresses in classic Hollywood. She was worthy of her stardom, and always interesting to observe, but her performances could be wildly uneven. When she had the right director, or a great story, she was a unique delight: elegant, romantic   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on November 26, 2013

Now that I’ve reconciled myself to the relationship between my “favorite” movies and the ones that I watch most often, I decided to turn my sights to the film noir features that so frequently find themselves popped into my VCR. Each of these is the kind of movie that I...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on April 21, 2010

I watched this excellent film a few days ago and I thought it was one of the best films I've ever seen. Based on the Lillian Hellman play, The Children's Hour, the main storyline has been changed from lesbianism to a heterosexual triangle involving two women and a man. But...   read more