Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on December 13, 2022

Maureen O'Hara and John Payne experience the "Miracle on 34th Street" Miracle on 34th Street (1947) is a comedy-drama directed by George Seaton and starring Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, and Edmund Gwenn. Others in the cast include Natalie Wood, Gene Lockhart, Porter Hall, Jerome Cowan, William F   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on May 23, 2013

John Howard Payne was an American film actor who is mainly remembered for his 20th Century Fox musical films during the 1940s, including his leading role in “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) and for his starring role on the television series “The Restless Gun” (1957-1959).   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on October 24, 2011

John Payne and nine year old Natalie Wood become friends while filming “Miracle On 34th Street” (1947) Share: • Posted by Art • Monday, October 24th, 2011 at 5:52 am • (0) Commen   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on January 14, 2011

John Payne (May 28, 1912 – December 6, 1989). Was mainly remembered as a singer in 20th Century Fox musical films, as well as his leading roles in Miracle on 34th Street and the NBC western television series, The Restless Gun. Please click here to read past John Payne reviews....   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on April 23, 2010

John Payne, was offered a contract by Samuel Goldwyn in 1936 and moved to Hollywood. He worked for various studios until 1940, when he signed with 20th Century Fox. Payne performed in many 1940s musicals: Springtime in the Rockies, Sun Valley Serenade (1941) and Hello, Frisco, Hello (1943). One   read more