Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on August 11, 2020

Glamour. Personifed. Lana Turner was one of the first of my favorite screen actresses. She was so glamorous, with that halo of white-blond hair, beautiful clothes, stunning face, perfect figure. Although her private exploits often eclipsed her on-screen performances, it can’t be denied that Lana Tur   read more

Stardust and Shadows Posted by Terry on January 25, 2020

I am sure we all read some of the  biographies of the stars, hoping to get some insight or  dirt.  Loads of these works are out there; from the ‘unauthorised’ label with many books being written by the studio press people or the newspaper columnist of the time.  These people...   read more

All Good Things Posted by Kat_Selby on March 13, 2018

Welcome to Day 13 of MARCH MADNESS! Every day one Super-star will be featured - a star of many types of roles, from really, really B.A.D. to the sweetest-dearest-most darling! DAY #12 Results: BURT LANCASTER 19-19 votes. Lamb and Lion TIED equally! (No surprise, since Burt could do it all...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on September 6, 2017

John Wayne, German. It doesn't make sense on paper, nor does it on the screen. In The Sea Chase the All-American cowboy doesn't seem remotely European, but he is reliably heroic as a morally sturdy naval officer in this sturdy war drama. He even makes you buy that Lana Turner,...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on December 4, 2015

Born Julia Jean Mildred Frances Turner… When I think of the genesis of some of the most glamorous movie queens, I think of Lana Turner sipping a Coke at the Top Hat Cafe. Though the story of her discovery is Hollywood legend, it is worth noting that she, too, pounded...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on September 7, 2014

Lana Turner, Deep Sea Fishing On wanting her next role to be worthwhile... “Otherwise I’ll go fishing.” – Lana Turner Thanks to J.P. of Comet Over Hollywood for the tip on this one! Lana Turner had several hobbies and by far the most interesting of them was deep sea f   read more

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

Lana Turner (10 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...? Lana Turner was know   read more

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

Lana Turner (10 August SUTS) Labels: Lana Turner, Summer Under the Stars Blogathon 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   read more

Margaret Perry Posted by MargaretPerry on August 10, 2013

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…? Lana Turner was known as “The Sweater Girl” She   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on March 30, 2013

Nightclubs would play “You Stepped Out of a Dream” as she entered. Men adored her, including actor William Powell, and showered her with gifts. Though Lana rarely wore low cut dresses, this fuchsia gown was a favorite. Lana Turner’s glamor, beauty and style made her one of the top film...   read more

Where Danger Lives Posted by Mark on November 8, 2011

Put on your Sid Hudgens hats dear readers, because it’s scandal sheet time here at Where Danger Lives. Here are two articles from the September 1956 issue of Exposed, featuring a boozing Lana Turner and the voluptuous Diana Dors. Enjoy, but keep it on the hush-hush. (Click to view full...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on November 8, 2011

Lindsay Lohan (born July 2, 1986). Began her career as a child fashion model before making her movie debut in Disney's remake of, The Parent Trap(1998). Lohan gained further fame between 2003 and 2005 with leading roles in the films: Freaky Friday, Mean Girls and Herbie. Lana Turner (February 8,   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on November 7, 2011

I think the battle between these two femme fatales .. Veronica Lake and Lana Turner, maybe their memorable hairstyles. Veronica Lake (November 14, 1922– July 7, 1973), best known for her role in femme fatale roles in film noir with Alan Ladd during the 1940s, and her peek-a-boo hairstyle.   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on April 27, 2011

Athos (Van Heflin): “To die among friends. Can a man ask more? Can the world offer less? Who wants to live ’till the last bottle is empty? It’s all-for one, d’Artagnan, and one for all.” “Three Musketeers” (1948) is a star studded MGM adaptation of the   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on March 2, 2011

Personal Quote: I planned on having one husband and seven children, but it turned out the other way around.   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on February 19, 2011

One of Turner's favorite film performances was in , The Postman Always Rings Twice(1946), which co-starred John Garfield. As claimed in a documentary, Turner did not get along with him and when she found he was her male lead, she said: "Couldn't they at least hire someone attractive?" This classic   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on February 8, 2011

Lana Turner (February 8, 1921 – June 29, 1995). While attending Hollywood High School, Turner decided to skip a typing class and bought a Coke at the Top Hat Cafe, where she was seen by William R. Wilkerson, publisher of The Hollywood Reporter. Wilkerson referred her to Zeppo Marx. Marx's...   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on February 7, 2011

LANA TURNER Feb 8, 1921 – June 29, 1995   “The thing about happiness is that it doesn’t help you to grow; only unhappiness does that. So I’m grateful that my bed of roses was made up equally of blossoms and thorns. I’ve had a privileged, creative, exciting life, and...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on July 6, 2010

I've got another great Lana Turner clip to share this week. I love the way she is holding court on this 1982 episode of The Phil Donahue Show. It's a marvelous performance! I especially like the way she uses that fan as a dramatic prop.   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 29, 2010

Lana Turner and Jane Wyman have it out in this juicy scene from a 1982 episode of Falcon Crest. I miss nighttime soaps like this one. It makes sense to me that so many classic Hollywood stars appeared in them, because these shows were the closest you could get to...   read more