The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on August 23, 2012

There is a great pool of extremely talented actors from the studio era who never (aside from an honorary award, in some cases) won an Oscar. Ironically, many of these actors who were ignored by the Academy during their heyday have become old Hollywood’s most enduring and beloved stars. One...   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on August 23, 2012

“I never wanted to be a dancer. It’s true! I wanted to be a shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates.” ~ Gene Kelly “I got started dancing because I knew it was one way to meet girls.” ~ Gene Kelly “I’d studied dance in Chicago every summer and taugh   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on August 23, 2012

Today marks what would have been Gene Kelly's 100th birthday. Turner Classic Movies is celebrating this momentous occasion with an all day broadcast of his films as part of the Summer Under The Stars event. For more information, check scheduling and be sure to tune in! Gene Kelly. What couldn't   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on August 23, 2012

How do you follow up Jack Lemmon?   Gene Kelly, of course.  It’s an embarrassment of programming riches, really. Guess who’s back … back again … Cliff is back … tell a friend.  Cliff is back … Cliff is back … Cliff is back.  8 )  Cliff reports, as always,   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on August 23, 2012

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Gene Kelly, born on August 23, 1912! As mentioned before with James Cagney, a prerequisite for stardom in classic Hollywood cinema was to hold the moniker triple threat. But what about a quadruple threat? Someone who can sing, dance, act, and direct? Surely   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on August 23, 2012

This is my contribution to the Gene Kelly Centennial Blogathon, hosted by the Classic Movie Blog Association, honoring the actor, director, choreographer and all around charmer's 100th birthday. To view the other fantastic contributions about all things Gene, click here. Not the Gene Kelly I first   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 23, 2012

Before I forget I just want to point out that today would have been the 100th birthday of the great performer Gene Kelly. Although he is remembered mostly for his performance in Singin’ in the Rain he was in other classics including On the Town, An American in Paris, and...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on August 23, 2012

This is my contribution to the week-long Gene Kelly Centennial Blogathon, sponsored by the Classic Movie Blog Association. Please stop by other blogs(located on the sidebar) and read the many wonderful tributes celebrating Gene Kelly's 100th birthday. Cover Girl (1944). Musical. Cast:   read more

True Classics Posted by on August 23, 2012

Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) is one of several films to feature Gene Kelly partnered with Frank Sinatra. I am a huge fan of both performers, so I love these movies. On the Town (1949) and Anchors Aweigh (1945) are on my list of favorite Gene Kelly...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on August 23, 2012

Today marks what would have been Gene Kelly's 100th birthday. Turner Classic Movies is celebrating this momentous occasion with an all day broadcast of his films as part of the Summer Under The Stars event. For more information, check scheduling and be sure to tune in! Gene Kelly. What couldn't   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on August 22, 2012

The blogosphere is all abuzz this week in celebration of the life and work of Gene Kelly.  Today would have been his 100th birthday.  I just had to do something to honor him.  By way of a simple tribute to him and my (sentimental) favorite of his films, I jump...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on August 22, 2012

Centenário de Gene Kelly Sim, caros amigos! Aquele dançarino risonho de corpo atlético e ar jovial, se estivesse vivo, completaria 100 anos! Como eu adoro histórias de bastidores, resolvi homenagear esse grande artista com curiosidades sobre seus filmes. Prontos? Então lá vamos nós sapatea   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 22, 2012

TurnerClassic Movies celebrates the 100th birthday of musical legend Gene Kelly with a full day of Kelly films on Thursday, August 23, 2012. Part of the ongoing Summer Under the Stars event, the programming features Kelly in a dozen movies throughout the day, including his signature roles in An Amer   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 22, 2012

TurnerClassic Movies celebrates the 100th birthday of musical legend Gene Kelly with a full day of Kelly films on Thursday, August 23, 2012. Part of the ongoing Summer Under the Stars event, the programming features Kelly in a dozen movies throughout the day, including his signature roles in An Amer   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on August 22, 2012

Centenário de Gene Kelly Sim, caros amigos! Aquele dançarino risonho de corpo atlético e ar jovial, se estivesse vivo, completaria 100 anos! Como eu adoro histórias de bastidores, resolvi homenagear esse grande artista com curiosidades sobre seus filmes. Prontos? Então lá vamos nós sapatea   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 22, 2012

TurnerClassic Movies celebrates the 100th birthday of musical legend Gene Kelly with a full day of Kelly films on Thursday, August 23, 2012. Part of the ongoing Summer Under the Stars event, the programming features Kelly in a dozen movies throughout the day, including his signature roles in An Amer   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on August 21, 2012

The promotional material for MGMs 1950 release Black Hand trumpeted Gene Kelly as “Sensational in his first great dramatic role”. The studio’s publicity department must have forgotten Gene as the determined POW in 1943s The Cross of Lorraine. Perhaps they overlooked his outstandi   read more

True Classics Posted by on August 21, 2012

Joe: “We’re trying to tell a story with music, and song, and dance. Well, not just with words. For instance, if the boy tells the girl that he loves her, he just doesn’t say it, he sings it.” Jane: “Why doesn’t he just say it?” Joe: “Why? Oh, I don&#   read more

The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on August 20, 2012

Happy 100th Birthday, Gene Kelly! This post is written in conjunction with the Summer Under the Stars Blogathon hosted by Sittin' on a Backyard Fence and ScribeHard on Film. A full day of Gene Kelly films will air on TCM on August 23, which would also be Mr. Kelly's 100...   read more

The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on August 20, 2012

Happy 100th Birthday, Gene Kelly! Labels: Esther Williams, Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Summer Under the Stars Blogathon, Vincente Minelli This post is written in conjunction with the Summer Under the Stars Blogathon hosted by Sittin' on a Backyard Fence and ScribeHard o   read more