Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annette Bochenek on September 9, 2023

Classic Movie Travels: Colleen Moore Colleen Moore Kathleen Morrison, later known as Colleen Moore, was born in Port Huron, Michigan, to Charles and Agnes Kelly Morrison on August 19, 1899. Moore’s family moved frequently, residing in cities like Hillsdale, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; Warren,   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Lea Stans on November 15, 2018

Silents are Golden: Silent Superstars – Colleen Moore, The Definitive Flapper During the silent era, there were thousands of young girls who dreamed of being movie stars. For most girls, of course, these were merely daydreams, and the intrepid few who tried their luck in Hollywood often faced disapp   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on November 13, 2014

Colleen Moore was one of the most popular stars of the twenties, the very image of flapperdom with her blunt bob and snazzy dance moves, but until now, I knew her best for the lavish $500,000 dollhouse she created long after her career had ended. Today, that impressive structure can...   read more

Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on March 13, 2013

Lovely Colleen Moore branched out as an actress… So Big (1924) Status: Presumed Lost Here is what Photoplay magazine had to say about the film and Colleen Moore’s performance: COLLEEN MOORE has tossed aside her temperamental “Flaming Youth” roles and steps before the public   read more

Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on March 1, 2013

A true twenties icon Colleen Moore (1899-1988) Country of birth: USA Birth name: Kathleen Morrison The basics: Colleen Moore was a movie-struck teenager when her uncle helped D.W. Griffith get Birth of a Nation and Intolerance past the Chicago censors. In exchange, he asked for a six-month contract   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on March 29, 2010

"Broken Hearts of Broadway" (1923) is a silent drama starring Colleen Moore, Johnnie Walker, and Alice Lake. Directed by Irving Cummings, this film is about a country girl who comes to New York to try for stardom on Broadway. The story begins with Mary Ellis, played by Colleen Moore, arriving...   read more

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

Colleen Moore, Doll Houses Thank you to my good friend Jonas of All Talking! All Dancing! All Singing! for letting me know about this! Silent film star Colleen Moore was obsessed with creating the doll house of her dreams. The financial freedom of being a Hollywood star gave her the...   read more

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

Colleen Moore, Doll Houses Thank you to my good friend Jonas of All Talking! All Dancing! All Singing! for letting me know about this! Silent film star Colleen Moore was obsessed with creating the doll house of her dreams. The financial freedom of being a Hollywood star gave her the...   read more