Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on July 17, 2013

"Barbara Stanwyck is splendid in the role of Annie Oakley; this is indeed her most striking performance in a long time" Andre Sennwald, a New York Times reporter, stated the above shortly after seeing the premiere of Annie Oakley in December 1935 and there is no denying just how right...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 16, 2013

Today marks the birthday of the iconic Barbara Stanwyck. She often played strong women in her films but she had the ability to play comedic as well as dramatic roles very effectively in such diverse films as The Lady Eve (1941) and Double Indemnity (1944). Later in her career she...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on July 16, 2013

This is my contribution to the Barbara Stanwyck blogathon hosted by Aubyn at The Girl With the White Parasol. Click here to see the many tributes laid at the feet of the great Missy. I don't "do" diapers! Barbara Stanwyck was the greatest movie actress. Period. Maybe not the greatest...   read more

Backlots Posted by Lara on July 16, 2013

Today marks what would have been the 106th birthday of the legendarily versatile actress Barbara Stanwyck, who left her indelible mark on nearly every genre known to film. With a career spanning nearly 60 years, Stanwyck was equally at home on the small screen, starring in such series as The...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 16, 2013

Today marks the birthday of the iconic Barbara Stanwyck. She often played strong women in her films but she had the ability to play comedic as well as dramatic roles very effectively in such diverse films as The Lady Eve (1941) and Double Indemnity (1944). Later in her career she...   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on July 16, 2013

Two huge and beloved stars of the Golden Age would have celebrated birthdays today and I dedicate this one post to both – a mash-up, if you will – of old-time radio.   ______________________________________________________________       read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on December 26, 2012

Forty Guns (1957). A western film written and directed by Samuel Fuller. Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan and Gene Barry. Reformed gunslinger and now a lawman Griff Bonnell and his brothers Wes and Chico arrive in an Arizona town. They are looking to arrest Howard Swain for mail robbe   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on December 20, 2012

Crime Of Passion (1957). Crime/noir directed by Gerd Oswald and written by Jo Eisinger. Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, Sterling Hayden, Raymond Burr and Fay Wray. Video: Movie in full. Please click here to view past movie review. The Two Mrs. Carrolls (1947). Film noir directed by Peter Go   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on December 19, 2012

Double Indemnity(1944). Is a film noir, directed by Billy Wilder, co-written by Wilder and Raymond Chandler, and produced by Buddy DeSylva and Joseph Sistrom. The script was based on James M. Cain's 1943 novella. The film stars Fred Mac Murray as an insurance salesman, Barbara Stanwyck as a sex   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on December 13, 2012

To Please A Lady (1950). A drama film produced and directed by Clarence Brown and starring Clark Gable and Barbara Stanwyck. The climactic race scene was shot at the Indianapolis Speedway, Indiana, USA. Columnist Regina Forbes tries to interview race car driver Brannan, but he refuses. Regina t   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on December 12, 2012

Banjo On My Knee (1936). A comedy film directed by John Cromwell. The film was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Sound Recording (Edmund H. Hansen). Ernie Holley runs away on his wedding night because he thinks he has killed a wedding guest. His father Newt and bride...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on December 11, 2012

This month, Turner Classic Movies will be showing a number of films starring Barbara Stanwyck. I thought that now would be as good a time as any to write a blog about one of my favorite actresses. I honestly think that Barbara Stanwyck was the greatest film actress of all...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on December 6, 2012

So Big (1932). A drama film directed by William A. Wellman. The screenplay by J. Grubb Alexander and Robert Lord is based on the 1924 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same title by Edna Ferber. The film is the second screen adaptation of the Ferber novel, following a 1924 silent...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on December 5, 2012

Ladies of Leisure (1930). A romantic drama film directed by Frank Capra. Cast: Barbara Stanwyck and Ralph Graves. The screenplay by Jo Swerling is based on the 1924 play Ladies of the Evening by Milton Herbert Gropper. Artist Jerry Strong, sneaking out of his own party to take a nice...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on December 1, 2012

Barbara Stanwyck (July 16, 1907 – January 20, 1990) After, a short career as a stage actress, she made 85 films in 38 years in Hollywood, before turning to television. By 1944, Stanwyck was the highest paid woman in the United States. She was nominated for the Academy Award four...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 1, 2012

One of classic Hollywood's great dames, Barbara Stanwyck enjoyed an acting career that lasted well over fifty years and stretched from the early days of talking pictures to the golden age of television. Like many classic stars, Stanwyck could do it all; she appeared in comedies, melodramas, Western   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 1, 2012

One of classic Hollywood's great dames, Barbara Stanwyck enjoyed an acting career that lasted well over fifty years and stretched from the early days of talking pictures to the golden age of television. Like many classic stars, Stanwyck could do it all; she appeared in comedies, melodramas, Western   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on July 30, 2012

Back with another edition of Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Knocking them back two books at a time (I doubt this will last long).  It should be interesting to see if the lovely Natalie of In the Mood  reads this as she is a huge fan of the actress in question today....   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on July 16, 2012

Ginger Rogers(July 16, 1911 – April 25, 1995) was an actress, dancer and singer who appeared in film, and on stage, radio, and television. She made a total of 73 films, and was best known as Fred Astaire's romantic interest and dancing partner in a ten Hollywood musical films. She...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on July 16, 2012

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend Barbara Stanwyck, born today, July 16 in 1907! ….. “I knew that after fourteen I’d have to earn my own living, but I was willing to do that … I’ve always been a little sorry for pampered people, and of course, they’re ‘   read more