Classic Movies Posted by KC on September 25, 2020

Meeting Mrs. Jenkins, by Richard Burton from Kendahl Cruver on Vimeo. I wanted to share a treasure I bought in the early days of the pandemic from Larry Edmunds Bookshop. Meeting Mrs. Jenkins, by Richard Burton, is a story in three parts: in the first the actor meets his wife-to-be...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 3, 2020

Of all the screen adaptations of Beau Brummell, the 1954 MGM production is the most lavish. With grand settings, gorgeous costumes, and attractive stars, it is drawn directly from the studio’s basic blueprint for glossy historical dramas. Now available on Blu-ray from Warner Archive, the film   read more

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on January 22, 2020

This is my entry for "The Wedding Bells Blogathon" hosted by Hometowns to Hollywood ~ She exchanged wedding vows for the first time at age 18 in 1950 and married for the eighth and final time in 1991 at 59. Of her apparent proclivity for collecting husbands, actor/composer/raconteur Oscar Levan   read more

All Good Things Posted by monty on July 2, 2018

Natalie Wood and Elizabeth Taylor had similar career paths. Starting out in children's roles in the 1940's before moving onto young adult roles in the 50's then full adult roles in the 60's where they both had stellar careers. Ten films have been chosen for each actress and will be...   read more

All Good Things Posted by Kat_Selby on March 25, 2018

Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's MARCH MADNESS! Visit daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - a personality renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling! Day #24 results: ROBERT MITCHUM Bob Mitchum's milder, gentler STEVE MASON won   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on February 28, 2018

Yesterday, February 27, marked the birthday of two excellent classic actresses: the glamorous Elizabeth Taylor and the enigmatic Joan Bennett. But this is not the only common point these two ladies share. Indeed, they starred together in today’s birthday boy, Vincente Minnelli’s classic   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on February 26, 2018

Crystal of In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood is hosting The Elizabeth Taylor Blogathon from February 25 - 27th. Click HERE for all the tributes. "Why, Miss Marple, you were right!" A young neighbour is surprised that Miss Marple has deduced the ending to a mystery film. She...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on February 26, 2018

Crystal of In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood is hosting The Elizabeth Taylor Blogathon from February 25 - 27th. Click HERE for all the tributes. "Why, Miss Marple, you were right!" A young neighbour is surprised that Miss Marple has deduced the ending to a mystery film. She...   read more

All Good Things Posted by monty on April 7, 2017

After two great semi-final matches, we have our final two actresses. Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. Audrey defeated Barbara Stanwyck 52-45 while Liz held on to beat Ava Gardner 50-45. Now the stage is set to decide who will take home the crown as Favorite Classic Movie Actress of 2017....   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 23, 2017

As of today, it has been seven years since Elizabeth Taylor left us. In remembrance of this unique actress and humanitarian, I am spotlighting one of her lesser known films, Night Watch (1973). This single horror entry in Taylor's resume was long unavailable until its release on DVD from Warner...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on September 23, 2016

There are few screen actors who have gone through as many career changes as Elizabeth Taylor. In the first part of that astonishing professional journey she transitioned from a sweet-tempered child actress, to a gorgeous ingénue and then decided that she was more than a movie star; she was going...   read more

The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on October 13, 2015

Elizabeth Taylor, Mickey Rooney, and what the tabloids are getting wrong. October 13, 2015October 12, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante Tabloid newspapers across the globe have been having a field day with a supposed incident that is written about in the upcoming book, The   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on August 2, 2015

Image Source She was a rogue wave, a loose electron, an arrow aimed straight for his ailing heart. -Sophia Loren, about Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton Quote Source   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on June 5, 2015

It’s been a mini-Lifetime movie marathon over the last three weeks with both Grace of Monaco and The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe preceding today’s film. Where those latter two Lifetime features had the benefit of A) decades of written and filmed history to put us in perspective and B)   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on December 2, 2014

1. Giant 2. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 3. A Place in the Sun 4. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 5. National Velvet 6. Father of the Bride 7. Life With Father 8. Lassie Come Home 9. The Taming of the Shrew 10. Jane Eyre 11. Father’s Little Dividend...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on December 2, 2014

“Some of my best leading men have been dogs and horses.” 1. Giant 2. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 3. A Place in the Sun 4. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 5. National Velvet 6. Father of the Bride 7. Life With Father 8. Lassie Come Home 9. The...   read more

Classic Film Freak Posted by Orson De Welles on May 22, 2014

Share This! When I signed up to participate in the Fabulous Films of the 50s blogathon, for whatever reason I was drawn to the epic film.  To me the 50s in Hollywood was one of trepidation, as television was making inroads and threatening the livelihoods of the studios.  The studio...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on March 27, 2014

How many Films did Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton Star in Together? Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor and  as Antony and Cleopatra in Cleopatra (1963, directors Joseph L. Mankiewicz,  Rouben Mamoulian [uncredited] and Darryl F. Zanuck [uncredited]) Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton made   read more

All Good Things Posted by monty on March 12, 2014

Liz is all smiles after her win over Julie Andrews The first two brackets in the 60's era, All-American Girls and British Invasion have just wrapped up. And three of the four matches became very tight down the stretch. Final four finalist from last year, Diana Rigg was sent home...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on February 27, 2014

Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett share a birthday and two films: Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett starred in Father of the Bride and Father’s Little Dividend — and both were born today February 27 (22 yrs apart!). Elizabeth Taylor as Kay Banks (left/front) and Joan Bennett as Ellie   read more