Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on July 16, 2024

Doris Day and James Stewart as “The Man Who Knew Too Much” The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) is an American mystery thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring James Stewart and Doris Day. Other members of the cast include Brenda de Banzie, Bernard Miles, Daniel Gelin, and Hil   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on October 4, 2023

Cary Grant and Doris Day star in “That Touch of Mink” That Touch of Mink (1962) is an American romantic comedy film directed by Delbert Mann and starring Cary Grant, Doris Day, Gig Young, and Audrey Meadows. Also in the cast are John Astin, Richard Deacon, and Richard (Dick) Sargent   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on November 28, 2022

Here are the rules: We will provide an "alternate title" for a Doris Day film and ask you to name the actual film. Most of these are pretty easy. Please answer no more than three questions per day so others can play. You may have an answer other than the...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on April 3, 2022

I always found myself deeply fortunate to share my birthday with the wonderful and sparkling Doris Day, who wasn’t only a great singer but also a brilliant (and underrated) actress. And overall, she’s someone who constantly brings joy to my life. Listening to Doris Day music or watching   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on November 8, 2021

In the early 1960s, Doris Day was romantic comedy royalty. Her films with leading men Rock Hudson, James Garner, and Rod Taylor delighted audiences and scored big at the box office. One of her finest was The Thrill of It All (1963), a sparkling effort that pokes fun at advertising...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Arancha van der Veen on July 20, 2021

Lives Behind the Legends: Doris Day – Looking For Love Doris Day When you think of the iconic Doris Day, you probably think of a picture-perfect blonde who had it all — the all-American girl, the perfect housewife, the happy-go-lucky sweetheart. Doris almost seemed to personify the ideal   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on October 29, 2020

In Romance on the High Seas (1948) Doris Day made one of the most impressive film debuts in Hollywood history. In that performance, she emerged as a fully-formed star, ready to top the box office in the decade to come. Now this light-hearted musical, with its charming supporting cast and...   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on June 29, 2020

In regard to his two versions of The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934 and 1956), Alfred Hitchcock famously quipped: "Let's just say that the first version was the work of a talented amateur and the second was made by a professional." These days, it's fashionable to prefer the earlier...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on April 3, 2020

As I start writing this article, it is currently March 6. I’m sitting in a café in Södermalm, the in neighbourhood where I’m living in Stockholm. I’ve never been there before (I like discovering new places to broaden my options). I don’t feel it’s the best place in ter   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on November 1, 2019

Doris Day gets her due at The Music Box Theatre For several weekends now, The Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, has been screening classic Doris Day movies. The series is titled “The Inimitable Doris Day” and the films have been screened, for the most part on Satur   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on August 22, 2019

I’ve always viewed The Pajama Game (1957) as an oddity among musicals. How else can you look at a romance blossoming among workers’ strikes and labor negotiations? Compounding that is a soundtrack which mixes utterly forgettable tunes with some of the greatest classics of the genre and o   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Jessica Pickens on May 30, 2019

Musical Interlude: Doris Day in Musicals As a teen, Doris Day had dreams of becoming a dancer, but after her leg was broken in an accident when a train hit her car, her original plan of heading to Hollywood to dance was changed. She then reinvented herself as a singer...   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on May 17, 2019

COMEDY GOLD #15: Doris Day in Pillow Talk (1959) On May 17, 2019 By CarolIn Uncategorized We sadly lost the great Doris Day on Monday, so I’ve decided to talk about one of my favourite performances of hers, and the only Oscar nomination she received,   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on May 15, 2019

On the first day of eighth grade in 2002, I was a changed girl. I was sporting contact lenses after wearing glasses for years, and I had a new favorite actress that changed my life over the summer: Doris Day. I excitedly asked my friends as we walked through the...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 14, 2019

I wrote this review days before the legendary Doris Day passed on. It is in a way a tribute to her charm and talent, because every word I've ever written about her has been a tribute. She was the living embodiment of sunshine and so phenomenally talented. Produced in the...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on May 14, 2019

Remembering Doris Day (1922 – 2019) When I was a kid, I remember my dad playing Doris Day records on our stereo system (remember those?). Not only was Day one of my dad’s favorite vocalists, but she was his favorite movie star. I can still remember the album covers of...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on May 14, 2019

I don't write a lot of tribute blog posts when a notable performer passes away, simply because celebrity deaths seem to happen all the time. If I was in the habit of regularly writing tribute posts, I'd have to do it constantly, and I don't want this blog to be...   read more

Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on May 13, 2019

Today a man I know well surprised me, and I could tell I had one of those hilariously odd expressions on my face in response. When I heard a couple hours later that Doris Day had died, it seemed to me that I’d inadvertently paid tribute to that marvelous, strong,...   read more

Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on May 13, 2019

I've never read anything saying Doris Day was a Carole Lombard fan in her youth, but it wouldn't surprise me if she had been. They shared many qualities: An innate sunniness, a brilliant comedic sensibility, appeal to both genders, love for animals.Day, who died this morning at 97 of pneumonia,...   read more

Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on May 13, 2019

Today a man I know well surprised me, and I could tell I had one of those hilariously odd expressions on my face in response. When I heard a couple hours later that Doris Day had died, it seemed to me that I’d inadvertently paid tribute to that marvelous, strong,...   read more