Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 31, 2010

Though Tallulah Bankhead made her reputation as a stage actress, she did make a few appearances in Hollywood. Over the course of several decades, she starred in flicks such as The Cheat (1931), Lifeboat (1944) and Die! Die! My Darling! (1965). I love this deliciously catty ch   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 30, 2010

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit fights for his lady love in one of Walt Disney's early silent 'toons. Doesn't Oswald's car look a lot like a water heater?   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 29, 2010

I love the charmingly stylish silohuettes in this opening credits sequence for the Janet Gaynor comedy The Young In Heart (1938). Not only are they lovely, but they establish the spirit of the movie wonderfully. (The movie itself is also pretty darn good.)   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 29, 2010

Classic film bloggers—keep an eye out for content thieves— Out of the Past Anti-prohibition, non-conformist W.C. Fields— Face to Face TCM picks the 15 most influential film soundtracks (and several of them are classics!)— TCM 600 movie blogs you might have missed. The l   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 28, 2010

Leonard Maltin shares his memories of Jean Simmons— Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy Maltin’s movie guide is now an app— Laura's Miscellaneous Musings Stars—they’re just like us! (this is a fun gallery)— And...Scene Netflix has 12 million subscribers? Crazy! It&   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 27, 2010

Donna Reed (1921-1986) Troy Donahue (1936-2001) Sabu (1924-1963) George K. Arthur (1899-1985) Jerome Kern (1885-1945) Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 27, 2010

Designers create their own version of Dorothy’s ruby red slippers to be auctioned off for charity— Enchanted Revelry This is actually part of an ongoing series, “what 100 stars want in 1956”, where classic stars share their wishes for the new year. This one is from Richard   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 26, 2010

Joan Leslie (85) Charles Lane (1905-2007) Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 26, 2010

Ida Lupino in The Hard Way (1943)— Classic Film Boy The great movie chain continues with link #5: Monkey Business (1952). So who's taking the next round?— Flying Down to Hollywood This is a nicely done tribute to Grace Kelly-Shabby Chic Diva's Pink Corner Oooh, free old radio shows   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 26, 2010

I found this little gem on YouTube. I have no idea where it came from, but it appears to be part of a television documentary. It's charming to hear Terry Melcher talk about his famous mother. I also love the stories of Day unknowingly causing a commotion as she cycled...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 25, 2010

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Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 25, 2010

Who on earth decided that Alice Faye's version of I'll See You in My Dreams didn't belong in the final cut of Rose of Washington Square?" (1939)? The song would have been a great fit for Faye's unlucky-in-love character. This is my favorite vocal version of the song, because she...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 25, 2010

I was stunned to hear of the passing of Jean Simmons, because she’d been on my mind over the past week (I’d just seen her in Black Narcissus (1947) and The Actress (1953)). Over the past couple of days, I've been thinking about Simmons’ performance in the comedy The Grass...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 25, 2010

An interesting review of a lesser-known film noir The Pretender (1947)— Where Danger Lives A great collection of Charlie Chaplin quotes— The Kid in the Front Row Philip French’s screen legends: Anita Ekberg-- The Guardian A little something about actress Adrienne Ames Allure   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 24, 2010

Success only breeds a new goal. The golden apple devoured has seeds. It is endless.-Bette DavisImage Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 23, 2010

What could be better on a Saturday afternoon than an animated lecture on economics? General Motors uses shuffling wooden figures carrying widgets and nursery-style music to explain the process. Yep, this is kiddie economics.   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 22, 2010

Great DVD release news for Deanna Durbin completists— ClassicFlix The perfect combo of movies and trains— Riku Writes It’s nice to see Mantan Moreland get some attention— Movie Morlocks   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 21, 2010

Check out these amazing pics of Audrey Hepburn (the first one is just a stunning shot overall)— Film Noir Photos A short history of race in animation— The Guardian More about the impressive Shadows of Russia series— Self-Styled Siren Have I posted this Hitchcock interview fro   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 20, 2010

Five tragic final films of Hollywood goddesses--I found the clip of Veronica Lake particularly chilling. She practically seemed like she was decomposing in her later years. (thanks for the link and the intro. to a great blog Raquel!)— Classic Film Show The best screenplay of 1931-1932—   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 19, 2010

A beautiful tribute to Audrey Hepburn-- Dreaming in Black and White I really need to start going to flea markets-- Silents and Talkies A review of Faust (1926) with some great pics-- The Big Parade   read more