Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on December 28, 2017

Jane Powell and Vic Damone. Big, splashy Broadway-style musicals had peaked in popularity when MGM released Hit the Deck in 1955. So, kudos to the studio for putting together an incredibly talented cast headlined by Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds, and Ann Miller. Their male co-stars, though not as we   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on December 28, 2017

Jane Powell and Vic Damone. Big, splashy Broadway-style musicals had peaked in popularity when MGM released Hit the Deck in 1955. So, kudos to the studio for putting together an incredibly talented cast headlined by Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds, and Ann Miller. Their male co-stars, though not as we   read more

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on August 22, 2015

Today I celebrate Debbie Reynolds's day as part of the continuing Summer Under the Stars Blogathon, although her day isn't until tomorrow starting at 6 am. My first entry on Fred Astaire can be found here, and the list of other entries are here at Journeys in Classic Film. *************************   read more

Mildred's Fatburgers Posted by Beth Daniels on April 1, 2014

Suzanne Lorraine Burce, April 1, 1929 The Jane Powell Story: The Girl Next Door and How She Grew By Jane Powell, Penguin, 1990 A Most Unusual Day Born Suzanne Burce in Portland, Oregon, Jane Powell was a talented dancer and performer from the age of two. She became a   read more

Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on August 20, 2013

Turner Classic Movies launched the TCM Classic Film Tour in New York City today, with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring on-air host Robert Osborne and legendary actress Jane Powell, star of LUXURY LINER (1948), ROYAL WEDDING (1951) and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (1954). Afterward, Osborne and   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on April 1, 2013

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Jane Powell, born April 1st, 1929! Some classic movie stars are timeless. Whether gracing the cover of Vogue in the 1950’s or having their likeness used for a product campaign in the 2000’s, they seem to never be out of style. Other classic movie...   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on April 1, 2013

Happy Birthday Jane Powell and Debbie Reynolds Actresses, singers, dancers, entertainers, and good friends Jane Powell and Debbie Reynolds were born on the same day three years apart. Jane Powell was born April 1, 1929 and Debbie Reynolds was born April 1, 1932. Both signed as teenagers with dif   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on March 13, 2013

Yesterday we had the pleasure of attending the TCM Road to Hollywood event at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Presented by Turner Classic Movies, hosted by Leonard Maltin and featuring special guest Jane Powell, last night’s event was nothing short of spectacular. I have been excited ab   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on March 6, 2013

“A Date with Judy” is a 1948 MGM musical film photographed in Technicolor starring Wallace Beery, Jane Powell, and Elizabeth Taylor. Directed by Richard Thorpe, the movie was based on the radio series of the same name. “A Date With Judy” also stars Carmen Miranda, Xavier   read more

All Good Things Posted by monty on May 29, 2012

The ever precocious Jane Powell..   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on January 10, 2012

This is the twentieth installment of the monthly classic actress beauty tips that I have read about and tested. Jane Powell in 1954. Had a great figure then and still does! Since the holidays are over  (no more sweets and heavy foods to slow me down) I’m ready to start...   read more

Backlots Posted by Lara on July 18, 2011

Me with Jane Powell. I met Jane Powell in the summer of 2010 at the Judy Garland Festival in Minnesota. I found Jane to be an extremely elegant, very polite woman who is still just as beautiful today as she was 50 years ago. She is the definition of a...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on April 1, 2011

Jane Powell, with her dog Cindy and her cat Pinky. Please click here to view more Jane Powell info.   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on February 23, 2011

Personal Quote: "The only thing I knew was MGM, where I had worked since I was 14. Unions were not even a part of my vocabulary. SAG meant a gravity problem. EQUITY meant owning a house."   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on January 30, 2011

Jane Powell — Dalmation Glamour Shot Angela Lansbury and friend. Share: • Posted by Art • Sunday, January 30th, 2011 at 2:37 am • (0) Comment Angela Lansbury Jan   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 21, 2010

I adore Jane Powell. Everything about her twinkles, from her trilling voice to her friendly eyes (though they did often have a slightly melancholy look to them). Here she sings I Don't Know What I Want in the 1958 musical The Girl Most Likely.   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

Yesterday we had the pleasure of attending the TCM Road to Hollywood event at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Presented by Turner Classic Movies, hosted by Leonard Maltin and featuring special guest Jane Powell, last night’s event was nothing short of spectacular. I have been excited ab   read more