Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on July 16, 2012

“I’m a tough old broad from Brooklyn. I intend to go on acting until I’m ninety and they won’t need to paste my face with make-up.” ~ Barbara Stanwyck “Eyes are the greatest tool in film. Mr. Capra taught me that. Sure, it’s nice to say very good dial   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on July 8, 2012

It's not news to proclaim Barbara Stanwyck as one of the screen's greatest actresses, and it's practically impossible to dislike her once you learn of her casual, profane attitude on the set, or her preference for directors like Preston Sturges and Billy Wilder, or that fact she had an affair...   read more

True Classics Posted by on June 21, 2012

With the publication of his 1994 biography of Barbara Stanwyck, Axel Madsen infuriated a legion of the actress’ fans by claiming that Stanwyck had been bisexual, as evidenced–he says–by a lifelong friendship with her publicist, Helen Ferguson. Indeed, Madsen provides little evidenc   read more

All Good Things Posted by monty on June 18, 2012

So beautiful!   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 6, 2012

Barbara Stanwyck: The Miracle Woman By Dan Callahan University Press of Mississippi 2012 Barbara Stanwyck: The Miracle Woman is more a critical review of Stanwyck’s career than a traditional biography. This is an appropriate choice, because the woman lived to work. Author Dan Callahan demonst   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on February 5, 2012

Watched February 4, 2012 The Purchase Price (1932) and Night Nurse (1931): 4/5 for both I really enjoyed both of these films, and mostly because of the great performances by Barbara Stanwyck. I’ve watched quite a few of her films this year, and I’m becoming a huge fan! Here are...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on December 5, 2011

Thirteenth and last in a series about strong women in film. Strong women are independent, beautiful, sexy, feminine and just want everything in life that a man wants and believe that they have every right to have it!I had to save the best for last! What is there to say...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on July 16, 2011

Barbara Stanwyck (July 16, 1907 – January 20, 1990) a favorite of directors including Cecil B. DeMille, Fritz Lang and Frank Capra. She made 85 films in 38 years in Hollywood, before turning to television. Please click here to learn more about Barbara Stanwyck. Stanwyck was nominated for th   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on April 25, 2011

Double Indemnity(1944). Noir, directed by Billy Wilder, co-written by Wilder and Raymond Chandler, and produced by Buddy DeSylva and Joseph Sistrom. Cast: Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson. This film noir is one of best murder mysteries of all time. The story begins when Wal   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on February 7, 2011

William Holden, was so grateful to Barbara Stanwyck for her insistence on casting him in the film, Golden Boy (1939), his first big role, he sent her flowers every year on the anniversary of the first day of the filming. Thirty-nine years later, when Holden and Stanwyck were joint presenters...   read more

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on January 13, 2011

Three films of legendary star to be screened at Noir City 9 Her childhood has been called Dickensian and the rags-to-riches trajectory of her life could easily have provided material for one of her films… She was the youngest of a hard-drinking Irish American bricklayer’s five child   read more

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on January 13, 2011

Three films of legendary star to be screened at Noir City 9 Her childhood has been called Dickensian and the rags-to-riches trajectory of her life could easily have provided material for one of her films… She was the youngest of a hard-drinking Irish American bricklayer’s five child   read more

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on January 13, 2011

Three films of legendary star to be screened at Noir City 9 Her childhood has been called Dickensian and the rags-to-riches trajectory of her life could easily have provided material for one of her films… She was the youngest of a hard-drinking Irish American bricklayer’s five child   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on December 12, 2010

Just wanted to post some photos of Babs, since she is my classic movie goddess of the month, and me and Dawn decided to cross her over into our shared blogs. the glamour shot with her son Dion Christmas In Connecticut looking all chic a young and beautiful Barbara   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on July 16, 2010

(1907-1990) TCM is celebrating Barbara Stanwyck today with a slew of her films including The Two Mrs. Carrolls, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, Cry Wolf and others. Happy Birthday Miss B.   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on July 16, 2010

Barbara Stanwyck, was a film and television star, known during her 60-year career for her versatile and strong screen presence, and a favorite of directors including Cecil B. DeMille, Fritz Lang and Frank Capra. After a short run as a stage actress, she made 85 films in 38 years in...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on July 16, 2010

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. Ginger is so upset at being overlooked by Stanwyck fans that she is threatening to clonk you all over the head with her trusty wrench! Thank you to Jonas...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 4, 2010

How did they get away with the barely double entendre in Take It off the E-String? Not only is this obviously a scanty underwear-related ditty, but it's performed in a burlesque house in the appropriately named Lady of Burlesque (1944). Another mystery: why do I enjoy watching Barbara Stan   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on July 16, 2009

I feel inspired to pay tribute to Barbara Stanwyck today, on what would have been her 102nd birthday. She’s one of my favorite actresses, partly because while her efficient, regular Jane persona made you want to refer to her as “Babs” or “Stanny”, she was also was such   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

Ginger is so upset at being overlooked by Stanwyck fans that she is threatening to clonk you all over the head with her trusty wrench! Thank you to Jonas for the picture.   read more