The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on August 10, 2013

Henry Fonda (11 August SUTS) This post is written in conjunction with the Summer Under the Stars Blogathon hosted by Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence and Scribe Hard on Film. Full listings for SUTS programming on Turner Classic Movies can be found HERE. Did you know...? Henry Fonda knew Ma   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on June 4, 2013

The Longest Day is a three-hour opus following all the events leading up to and in execution of D-Day. This 1962 docudrama has the distinction of being the most expensive black and white film made at the time (it would be ousted by Schindler’s List).  At a diffuse three-hours the...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on June 3, 2013

Another trio of reviews from The Henry Fonda Collection.  In this segment we’ll look at a western, a quasi-noir with romantic overtones, and a crime procedural. Daisy Kenyon (Joan Crawford) is a forward thinking career-woman who can’t seem to pick the right mate.  Mired in a relationshi   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on May 31, 2013

This review and the next will be late as I try to cram in three reviews (and the movies are getting longer).  With that, this series has two fast-paced Westerns worth watching, and one lackluster sequel. Jesse James (Tyrone Power) and his brother, Frank (Fonda) are forced into banditry after...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on May 29, 2013

As part of my Father’s Day Guide, I’m reviewing the entire Henry Fonda Collection box-set.  In the interest of time, I will be combining reviews in twos or threes before reviewing the set overall. My first two reviews from 20th Century Fox‘s Henry Fonda collection comprise the bes   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on May 16, 2013

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Henry Fonda, born May 16th, 1905! Some people are introduced to Henry Fonda via The Grapes of Wrath. For others, it’s On Golden Pond. As for me, well, my first Henry Fonda film was something a little darker, a little spaghetti western called Once...   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on September 13, 2012

Henry Fonda calling his agent after appearing in Tentacles. Kirk Douglas did it. Ditto for Walter Pidgeon. Even John Wayne and Ray Milland got into the act. Yes, we're talking about fighting giant octopuses and squids. So, there's nothing unusual about Henry Fonda, Shelley Winters, and John Huston   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on May 16, 2012

“I’m not really Henry Fonda. Nobody could have that much integrity.” ~ Henry Fonda “I’m not that pristine pure, I guess I’ve broken as many rules as the next feller. But I reckon my face looks honest enough and if people buy it, Hallelujah.” ~ Henry F   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 16, 2011

Henry Fonda(May 16, 1905 – August 12, 1982). Fonda headed for New York City, where he was joined by Stewart and the two made a small living performing on Broadway. Fonda was first to travel to Hollywood to make his first film, The Farmer Takes a Wife(1935), reprising his role...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on August 29, 2010

Henry Fonda, began his acting career on stage as a Broadway actor. He made his first Hollywood film in 1935. He became well known after his Academy Award-nominated performance as Tom Joad in The Grapes of Wrath(1940), an adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel about an Oklahoma family who moved west.   read more

True Classics Posted by Brandie on August 28, 2010

This movie is special in its casting as well as its structure. I love this movie. I love the play–really, I love the concept. I actually saw the remake (with George C. Scott) first, mostly in passing. Then I saw this version. To be honest, I love them both. You’ll...   read more