Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on September 25, 2024

Technicolor Noir: “Leave Her to Heaven” starring Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, and Jeanne Crain Leave Her to Heaven (1945) is a Technicolor film noir directed by John Stahl, produced by William A. Bacher and Darryl F. Zanuck, and starring Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, and Jeanne Crain.   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on August 13, 2024

Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney lead the cast in "Laura" Laura (1944) is set among New York City’s upper crust, with Detective Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) investigating the murder of beautiful advertising executive Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney). The suspects are some of her closest friends an   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on November 19, 2022

While she’s arguably one of classic Hollywood’s most beautiful stars, Gene Tierney – in my opinion – doesn’t always get the acclaim she deserves for her acting ability. But she was outstanding in films like The Razor’s Edge (1947) and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) and turned in memorable...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on October 21, 2021

Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney find out “Where the Sidewalk Ends” Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) is an American film noir directed and produced by Otto Preminger and starring Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney. The screenplay was written by Ben Hecht and the cinematography was by Joseph L   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on July 21, 2021

Gene Tierney unravels the mystery surrounding “Dragonwyck” Dragonwyck (1946) is an American historical drama directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Gene Tierney, Walter Huston, Vincent Price, and Glenn Langan. The film is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by An   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on May 13, 2021

Glenn Ford and Gene Tierney discover “The Secret of Convict Lake” The Secret of Convict Lake (1951) is an American Western film directed by Michael Gordon and starring Glenn Ford, Gene Tierney, Ethel Barrymore, and Zachery Scott. The cinematography was by Leo Tover (The Snake Pit, T   read more

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on November 23, 2020

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Gene Tierney's birth on November 19, 1920 Link to Pt. 1 Gene Tierney would admit that before she married Oleg Cassini, “I dated dozens of young men, had fun with all, made commitments to none.” This crush of eligible fellows ran the gamut from Howa   read more

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on November 19, 2020

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Gene Tierney's birth on November 19, 1920 ~Marlene Dietrich once said, “The relationship between the make-up man and the film actor is that of accomplices in crime.” Amusing, and probably true of some whose faces have graced the silver – or Tec   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 18, 2020

In our ongoing series of selecting 4 films to help newly-minted classic movie fans get their bearings, we’re going to look at one of my personal favorites when it comes to the 1940s, Gene Tierney. If you’re not familiar with her, she filled out a lot of film noir and...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on June 16, 2019

I don’t remember when was the last time I read a book so quickly. Indeed, I read Gene Tierney’s autobiography Self-Portrait in about a week. It’s not very long, 300 pages but small pages. But most of all, I read it quickly due to its greatness. I read the French...   read more

All Good Things Posted by Kat_Selby on March 17, 2018

Welcome to Day 17 of MARCH MADNESS! Every day in March, ALL GOOD THINGS will highlight a Classic film Super-star, you know, the type renowned for really, really B.A.D. to sweetest-dearest-most darling! DAY #16 Results: GLENN FORD - no contest for Day 17, the crowds love Beastly-beast JOHNNY FARRELL   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 28, 2016

Saturday at the Egyptian Theater, watching Lubitsch on the big screen, turning into an icicle. It really happened. As we waited in line for a SIFF screening of Heaven Can Wait (1946), we were warned by a festival employee that the air conditioning in the Egyptian had been stuck on...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 17, 2016

This post is my entry in the Great Villain Blogathon, being hosted by Silver Screenings, Speakeasy and Shadows and Satin from May 15-20, 2016. Check out the other posts for more devilish fun. Always an underrated actress, Gene Tierney was at her best as the monstrous, and yet oddly sympathetic...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 1, 2015

The luminous Gene Tierney kicks off Summer Under the Stars today. Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Gene today (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of Tierney’s work throughout the years. A wonderful profile on Tierney over at The Ellie Badge A   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on September 20, 2014

All of my role models were movie or TV stars. I’m sorry – no public servants, no servants of God, no philanthropists. What can I say? I’m shallow (but in a deep sort of way). Somebody get this woman her coffee Growing up in the ‘60s, the perceived, went through...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 31, 2014

1. Laura 2. Leave Her to Heaven 3. Night and the City 4. The Mating Season 5. Where The Sidewalk Ends 6. The Razor’s Edge 7. Heaven Can Wait 8. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 9. Advise & Consent   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 31, 2014

1. Laura 2. Leave Her to Heaven 3. Night and the City 4. The Mating Season 5. Where The Sidewalk Ends 6. The Razor’s Edge 7. Heaven Can Wait 8. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 9. Advise & Consent   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on February 12, 2014

THE SPIRIT… so willing! THE FLESH… so weak! THE ROMANCE… so wonderful! “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir” (1947 – 20th Century Fox) is a romantic fantasy film starring Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison along with George Sanders, Edna Best, and Natalie Wood. Produced by   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on December 30, 2013

Gene Tierney is the lady of the moment as we prepare to ring in 2014.  If you missed my review of the exquisite Gene in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir you should do so at the link posted.  Gene is slowly becoming a favorite actress of mine, and much like...   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on November 19, 2013

Once Upon a Screen is celebrating the life and career of Gene Tierney (November 19, 1920 – November 6, 1991) with a special, old-time radio double-feature starring the Brooklyn-born beauty. “I simply did not want my face to be my talent.” ♦ The first feature is a Hollywood Star Ti   read more