4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 20, 2019

Sinclair Lewis is one of those literary names I thoroughly recognize and assume must have been a culture-shaper in his day. Yet I can say nothing intelligible about him. In fact, this guttural reaction has more to do with my own ignorance with prose then it does with his fading into...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 8, 2016

The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s Joseph Egan Diversion Books, 2016 In 1936, Mary Astor was in the process of filming what was arguably her best performance in the William Wyler-directed drama Dodsworth (1936). She was a few years away from her...   read more

The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on August 4, 2015

Talented Human Female Tuesday: Mary Astor August 4, 2015August 3, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that I absolutely adore Mary Astor. If you’ve ever seen me, on Facebook, you’re already nodding your head in agreement.   read more

Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on April 5, 2014

Here is another entry in Photoplay magazine’s Shopping Service series. This time, a 19-year old Mary Astor shows you how fine and foxy you can look in… a prim sweater and calf-length skirt? Hmm. Of course, Mary’s femme fatale years were still a ways away and she was the sweet...   read more

The Bogie Film Blog Posted by Bogart Fan on March 20, 2014

Birth Name: Lucile Vasconcellos Langhanke Birth: May 3, 1906 Death: September 25, 1987 Number of Films Mary Astor Made with Humphrey Bogart: 2 The Lowdown Born and raised in Quincy, Illinois, Mary Astor was groomed by her parents from a very early age to be a star.  It only took...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on March 5, 2014

TCM Star of the Month Mary Astor This month Turner Classic Movies is celebrating Mary Astor as its Star of the Month. Although with someone like Astor, I’m not quite sure I would call her a star. Instead, I would use the term actress. And just to clarify, I mean...   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on February 27, 2014

“There are five stages in the life of an actor: Who’s Mary Astor? Get me Mary Astor. Get me a Mary Astor Type. Get me a young Mary Astor. Who’s Mary Astor?” Well…she was a novelist, penned a frank autobiography and a best-selling memoir, had several failed marriages, su   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on May 10, 2013

Personal Quote: "There are five stages in the life of an actor: Who's Mary Astor? Get me Mary Astor. Get me a Mary Astor Type. Get me a young Mary Astor. Who's Mary Astor?"   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on May 8, 2013

Mary Astor (1906 - 1987) The fascinating and entertaining Mary Astor Blogathon continues. Many thanks to our hosts, Dorian of Tales of the Easily Distracted and Ruth of Silver Screenings. Mary Astor was born Lucile Vasconcellos Langhanke in Illinois. The attractive and imaginative only   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on May 8, 2013

“A painter paints, a musician plays, a writer writes – but a movie actor waits.” Mary Astor‘s friend, John Huston and actor, Humphrey Bogart went to her house one day with a script in hand.  The script, titled The Maltese Falcon, was written by Huston and was based on Dashie   read more

Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on May 7, 2013

The Beggar Maid (1921) Status: A 35mm print exists in the George Eastman House. This little two-reel drama was released by Triart and directed by Herbert Blaché (best remembered today as Mr. Alice Guy). Triart and Blaché planned to release a series of short films based on famous paintings. The pain   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on May 7, 2013

This post is my contribution to the Mary Astor Blogathon, sponsored by Tales of the Easily Distracted, and Silver Screenings. Please take a look at the other blog contributions participating in this Blogathon. Once again Mary Astor, landed the part of the woman with the shady past in   read more

Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on May 6, 2013

Poor Reginald Denny was just trying to make Mary Astor feel better. The girl does not know her own strength!   read more

Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on May 6, 2013

Dry Martini (1928) Status: Missing and presumed lost Mary Astor signed on with Fox and her first effort was Dry Martini, which co-starred Matt Moore. From descriptions, this film sounds like a last gasp of the 1920′s style. A wild father and his equally wild daughter (Mary Astor) are trying...   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on May 4, 2013

I didn’t know what to expect from Behind Office Doors. I bought it on the cheap, years ago, when I was on a desperate search for any pre-Codes I could get my hands on. (On which I could get my hands?) For some reason, though, I never watched it. So...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on May 3, 2013

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Mary Astor, born May 3rd, 1906. The Lovely Mary Astor Sometime between the Golden Age of Hollywood and the Modern era, a lot has changed. Take for instance the media’s treatment of, and the populace relationship with Celebrity. You see, back in the day, Cele   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on May 3, 2013

As part of the Mary Astor Blogathon sponsored by Tales of the Easily Distracted and Silver Screenings, I am writing about the 1932 film "The Lost Squadron," with Astor, Richard Dix, Robert Armstrong and Hugh "Woo Woo" Herbert. Please click here to read my post, and click here to review...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on May 3, 2013

As part of the Mary Astor Blogathon sponsored by Tales of the Easily Distracted and Silver Screenings, I am writing about the 1932 film "The Lost Squadron," with Astor, Richard Dix, Robert Armstrong and Hugh "Woo Woo" Herbert. Please click here to read my post, and click here to review...   read more

Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on March 31, 2013

Reblogged from Silver Screenings: We're so excited we can hardly sit still. Our friend Dorian Tenore-Bartilucci (she of the fab blog Tales of the Easily Distracted) has asked us to co-host The Mary Astor Blogathon May 3-10, 2013. This is a VERY big deal because this year marks Ms. Astor's...   read more

All Good Things Posted by monty on February 27, 2013

After a close start Miriam Hopkins poured it on and whooped Mary Astor 91-28. Technically there are still 12 more hours to go but I am putting the mercy rule in effect and declaring Miriam the winner. It was an impressive win for Miriam, marking her very first victory in...   read more