Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 25, 2022

With his distinctive English voice and intensely intelligent manner, Claude Rains made himself at home in a wide variety of memorable roles, although he was more often the heavy or a supporting character instead of a leading man. Born in London in 1889, the actor grew up in the English...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Jennifer Garlen on September 14, 2021

Silver Screen Standards: Claude Rains I couldn’t decide between several movies I had in mind for this month’s column, and then I realized that they all had something in common – Claude Rains. Rains is one of those actors whose presence makes any film better, whether he’s appearing in melodram   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on November 9, 2020

Tiffany and Rebekkah at the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society are hosting The Third Annual Claude Rains Blogathon running on November 9 - 11. Talented stage and screen actor, as well as acting teacher Claude Rains took his career to Hollywood in 1933 as the title character in The Invisible Ma   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on October 4, 2019

There’s nothing quite like the cringe you feel when Claude Rains plays an unlucky character. Even when he is a villain, as he was in Phantom of the Opera (1943) and Notorious (1946), you can’t help feeling for him when life turns against him. This is the kind of sympathetic,...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on October 12, 2014

The Hollywood Homes Tour was temporarily cancelled the last few weeks owing to motor trouble, but now the bus is fixed and revving to go and Al, our driver, is here to tell all the passengers where the bus will be taking them next. 357 Rt. 109, Sandwich, New Hampshire...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on October 12, 2014

The Hollywood Homes Tour was temporarily cancelled the last few weeks owing to motor trouble, but now the bus is fixed and revving to go and Al, our driver, is here to tell all the passengers where the bus will be taking them next. 357 Rt. 109, Sandwich, New Hampshire...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on October 12, 2014

The Hollywood Homes Tour was temporarily cancelled the last few weeks owing to motor trouble, but now the bus is fixed and revving to go and Al, our driver, is here to tell all the passengers where the bus will be taking them next. 357 Rt. 109, Sandwich, New Hampshire...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on October 12, 2014

The Hollywood Homes Tour was temporarily cancelled the last few weeks owing to motor trouble, but now the bus is fixed and revving to go and Al, our driver, is here to tell all the passengers where the bus will be taking them next. 357 Rt. 109, Sandwich, New Hampshire...   read more

The Bogie Film Blog Posted by Bogart Fan on August 31, 2014

Birth Name: William Claude Rains Birthdate: November 10, 1889 Date of Death: May 30, 1967 Number of Films Claude Rains made with Humphrey Bogart: 2 The Actor The son of British theater actor Frederick Rains, Claude Rains was raised around the stage, working various jobs backstage and onstage as he   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on November 10, 2012

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Claude Rains, born on November 10th 1889! ….. There are some who believe that the litmus test for good acting is complete metamorphosis – the thought that actors must lose themselves so completely in a role, that all the traits of the actors themse   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on August 5, 2012

Is it Day Five already?! Where does the time go? We’ve had so many great blog posts from so many great bloggers already, let’s keep right on rolling with posts about today’s star, Claude Rains! Leading off once again is Aurora with her thoughts on Rains’ performance in Casa   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 2, 2012

Although rock solid supporting player Claude Rains is certainly best remembered today as the mercurial Louis in CASABLANCA (1942), the English actor also made huge contributions to the genre of horror, and Turner Classic Movies will put the spotlight on that aspect of Rains’ career with its pr   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 2, 2012

Although rock solid supporting player Claude Rains is certainly best remembered today as the mercurial Louis in CASABLANCA (1942), the English actor also made huge contributions to the genre of horror, and Turner Classic Movies will put the spotlight on that aspect of Rains’ career with its pr   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 2, 2012

Although rock solid supporting player Claude Rains is certainly best remembered today as the mercurial Louis in CASABLANCA (1942), the English actor also made huge contributions to the genre of horror, and Turner Classic Movies will put the spotlight on that aspect of Rains’ career with its pr   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on November 9, 2011

In "Mr. Skeffington." Talented, suave, and distinguished, the great Claude Rains was born 122 years ago, on November 10, 1889. He was seen in a wide variety of classic films, from Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and Now Voyager, to The Sea Hawk and Lawrence of Arabia. Rains also starred in tw   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on November 10, 2010

Claude Rains (10 November 1889 – 30 May 1967), his career spanned over 47 years. Rains came relatively late to film acting, his distinctive voice won him the title role in, The Invisible Man (1933). Rains later credited director Michael Curtiz with teaching him, "what not to do in front...   read more