Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 13, 2010

More fabulous stories from the TCM film fest. This lady met Cheryl Crane, Lana Turner’s daughter!-- Classic Film and TV Cafe The story of Robert Mitchum, a pair of boobs, and a scandalous photo— Out of the Past Check out that hair—wow— If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger.   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 12, 2010

Anjelica Huston and crew member April Allen tell amazing stories about the making of The African Queen (1951)— The Guardian This is an interesting pic of Mary Pickford. It’s unusual to see her looking so serious; it strips away her childish image— Vintage Images A new Robert Mi   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 11, 2010

I love the distinctly different ways Sammy Davis Jr. and Bing Crosby approach these British Shell ads. Sammy is jazzy and high energy: Bing is laid back and smooth: I think it's interesting that you only hear Bing in his ad, whereas Sammy is visible for the ent   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 11, 2010

David Thomson celebrates Lena Horne with straight talk— The Guardian Glynis Johns in British movies-- Movietone News RIP Adele Mara— Thrilling Days of Yesteryear When Strangers Marry (1944)-- Where Danger Lives   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 11, 2010

I just found the link to this clip in my bookmarks. It's an excerpt from the 2008 British television documentary Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll: The 60s Revealed. I'm not sure when or how I found it, but it seemed an appropriate time to share it, as it has...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 10, 2010

I can't think of another classic star who aged as gracefully as Fred Astaire did (please feel free to challenge me on that one). I believe he ripened into an even more charming character than he was in his youth. To celebrate what would have been his birthday, I'm sharing...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 10, 2010

Goodbye to the amazing Lena Horne: Two remarkable talents-- If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger She was such an exciting, expressive performer-- If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger Horne: A Lady Not for Turning— The Guardian This obit has some nice pictures and clip from Stormy Weather (   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 9, 2010

All creative people should be required to leave California for three months every year.-Gloria SwansonImage Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 8, 2010

Do you suppose Robert Downey Jr. can dance like this Iron Man? I'll bet he can--and I would line up to see that movie. (That fishing mouse at the end is very Mickey-like--no?)   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 7, 2010

Constance Bennett discusses her beauty routine. Pretty funny—she talks about starting with a clean base, and she’s already got a full face of make-up-- And. . .Scene A masterclass with cinematographer Jack Cardiff— The Guardian Ten famous stage mothers— Mental Floss The   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 6, 2010

Behind the scenes in Hollywood, 1932— Hollywood Heyday Bette Davis in Hell’s House (1932)— She Blogged By Night My Name is Julia Ross(1945), with Nina Foch— Laura's Miscellaneous Musings RIP movie villain Martin Benson— The Guardian How about Bette Davis Trivial   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 5, 2010

Alice Faye (1915-1998) Tyrone Power (1914-1958) Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 5, 2010

Orson Welles and television (this is a long one, but it’s interesting)-- Film And Education Research Academy (via The Night Editor) I love this list of great movie lines— Riku Writes Robert Taylor in a darker role— Skeins of Thought Bardot returns to St. Tropez— IMDB   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 4, 2010

Lynn Redgrave obituary— The Guardian And a gallery of pics from Redgrave’s career-- The Guardian A touchingly personal review of Last Holiday (1950)— Silents and Talkies This is a particularly glamorous Dietrich pic—fancy!— Art Deco More pieces of Marilyn Monroe   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 4, 2010

Here's Betty Grable on British television in 1969, handling silly questions with her trademark ease and warmth. I'd love to see the full interview (without that mark over her face!)   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 3, 2010

Kathryn Crawford charmingly introduces We'll Dance Until the Dawn while trotting around the dance floor with Pat O'Brien. The lively production number that follows bears the unmistakable mark of Busby Berkeley. Crawford and O'Brien were actually supporting players; Bert Lahr (AKA The Cowar   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 3, 2010

RIP Lynn Redgrave-- Thrilling Days of Yesteryear An Q&A with Debbie Reynolds-- The Guardian Lots of pics of the famous Brown Derby-- Blonde Episodes A lovely new blog about sisters Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine— Olivia and Joan: Sisters of the Silver Screen Everything you e   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 2, 2010

It's not whether you really cry. It's whether the audience thinks you are crying.-Ingrid BergmanImage Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 1, 2010

I love the elegance and grace of the glamorous crowd assembled here to meet Queen Elizabeth. Gary Cooper looks particularly distinguished.   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on April 30, 2010

R.I.P. Dorothy Provine— LA Times The poolside screening of Neptune’s Daughter (1949) at the TCM film fest-- What Makes Jeffy Run? How many TV Batman villains can you name in eight minutes? (I cheated w/ my Batman post and I still only guessed 20)-- Mental Floss This is a great...   read more