Stardust and Shadows Posted by Terry on December 19, 2019

Not everyone  can be  a big star in Hollywood. In fact, many make a comfortable living and end up drifting into other opportunities.  Some still toil on camera, being the face  you know but can’t put a name to. Whether David Manners  fits into that category along with  Lyle Talbot...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on February 3, 2016

The second annual O Canada blogathon is underway hosted by Ruth of Silver Screenings and Kristina of Speakeasy. The blogathon runs February 1 - 5. Visit the great white north without leaving home! Day 1 recap. Day 2 recap. It wasn't until a screening on TCM a few years ago...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on October 18, 2012

"You can call me Kit, or you can call me Franklin, or you can call me Franklyn, or you can call me Austin ..." Of all the actors who appeared in 1930s movies, David Manners (1900-98) was certainly one of them. Today he is best known for playing the straight...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on October 18, 2012

"You can call me Kit, or you can call me Franklin, or you can call me Franklyn, or you can call me Austin ..." Of all the actors who appeared in 1930s movies, David Manners (1900-98) was certainly one of them. Today he is best known for playing the straight...   read more