The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on April 3, 2019

In 1955, Doris Day was already a well-established actress and music entertainer. She was making films since 1948 (Romance on the High Seas) and had quickly conquered our hearts with her enchanting voice, her smile and her sense of fun. In 1955, she also delivered what is considered to be...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on April 3, 2019

Michaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is presenting The Third Doris Day Blogathon running from April 3 - 5, 2019. Enjoy all the contributions HERE. Warner Brothers generally kept their popular leading lady Doris Day busy in musicals, but in 1952 she was cast as the real-life Aimee Alexande   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on April 3, 2019

This year's TCM Classic Film Festival is almost upon us, including my Fashion in Film of TCMFF 2019 talk, so I wanted to make sure to share something here on GlamAmor to entertain you while I was away. I could think of nothing better than 1959's Pillow Talk. The film...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on May 19, 2018

Doris Day and Rock Hudson: Always Good for a Smile I’m not exactly sure when I first ‘discovered’ the Doris Day/Rock Hudson romantic comedies, but I do remember that it was at some point in my childhood when my parents shared them with me. And, as many classic movie fans...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on April 3, 2018

Michaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting, for the second year, The Doris Day Blogathon. The celebration of the beloved star runs from April 1st to the 3rd. Click HERE to read the tributes. Band singer Doris Day made her film debut at age 26 in 1948s Romance...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on April 3, 2018

Happy Birthday to Doris Day, who has always brought sunshine to the world and who has been spending her retirement making life better for animals. Had to share this lovely fashion show from THE DORIS DAY SHOW to celebrate her day. If you would like to give Ms. Day a...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on April 3, 2018

Michaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting, for the second year, The Doris Day Blogathon. The celebration of the beloved star runs from April 1st to the 3rd. Click HERE to read the tributes. Band singer Doris Day made her film debut at age 26 in 1948s Romance...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on April 3, 2017

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Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on February 3, 2017

In 1948, Doris Day wasn't yet a star. At age 23, she had found success with the Les Brown Band thanks to her hit recording of "Sentimental Journey" and she became a regular on Bob Hope's radio show. Oddly enough, though, her career was also coming to a stall. She...   read more

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on December 19, 2016

Doris Day has become one of the 20th century's greatest entertainers, so imagine my surprise that she hasn't been given her very own blogathon! Since Ms. Day is one of my absolute favorites, obviously that had to change, so I invite you to join me in celebrating the triple threat...   read more

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on November 12, 2016

In 1935, showman Billy Rose staged a gigantic show appropriately titled Jumbo at the New York Hippodrome. Rose wanted the best, hiring Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur to write the script, George Abbott to direct, Jimmy Durante to star, Paul Whiteman to conduct, and Rodgers and Hart to write the...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on September 5, 2016

Doris Day is an interesting figure in classic cinema. Appointed as the personification of the 1950s cult of domesticity, Day’s career and work as an actress has her labeled as chaste and wholesome, her movies indicative of an oppressive standard for women. In watching her films, and as deconst   read more

All Good Things Posted by monty on April 20, 2016

Well I recently had to restart the final match in this year's favorite classic movie actress tourney due to the poll being compromised in what looked like in favor of Doris Day. Well now the same thing has happened again as one of my best and very trustworthy friends told...   read more

All Good Things Posted by monty on April 17, 2016

It's been another great tourney and now we have arrived at the final match. 40's era champion Greer Garson vs 50's era champion Doris Day. Some important milestones for both ladies have been achieved this tourney so I wanted to give everyone the stats and achievements that were accomplished. First   read more

All Good Things Posted by monty on April 15, 2016

Both semi-final matches in the 6th Annual Favorite Classic Movie Actress Tourney started and finished a different way, but the results were pretty much the same. In match one Doris Day jumped out big over Myrna Loy and cruised to a big lead of nearly 55 votes at one point....   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on April 4, 2016

Carol learns the truth about "Linus." 1. Lover Come Back (1961) - Doris Day wasn't just a fine comedienne--she was an outstanding comic actress. Yes, she generates plenty of laughs in Lover Come Back, but she also makes her character believable. That's why it's so funny to see aggressive advertisin   read more

Classic Film Freak Posted by Greg Orypeck on March 24, 2016

Share This! These bright comedies provide some harmless laughs in the twilight of the career of “The King of Hollywood.” Two years, 1958 and 1959.  Two films, Teacher’s Pet and But Not for Me.  Two actresses, Doris Day and Carroll Baker.  A third actress, Lilli Palmer, in the wings.  All compete for   read more

Classic Reel Girl Posted by BG Voita on July 31, 2014

ISBN 978-0-7535-1809-0 In 2008, Virgin Books released David Kaufman's biography of the quintessential girl next door, Doris Day. The book is over 500 pages long (tiny print), but given the length of Doris Day's successful career--ranging from singing to acting to advocating and spanning over five   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on April 3, 2014

"I like joy; I want to be joyous; I want to have fun on the set; I want to wear beautiful clothes and look pretty. I want to smile and I want to make people laugh. And that's all I want. I like it. I like being happy. I want...   read more

Mildred's Fatburgers Posted by Beth Daniels on April 3, 2014

A Beautiful Person Many Happy Returns to a Fine Human Being [Repeat of last year's greeting, but...] Doris Day was born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff 90 years ago today. Hard to believe, isn't it? I don't know what more I could add to the great body of information there is...   read more