Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 4, 2023

Van Johnson and Vera Miles know there are only “23 Paces to Baker Street” 23 Paces to Baker Street (1956) is an American mystery directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Van Johnson and Vera Miles. The supporting cast features Cecil Parker, Isobel Elsom, and Estelle Winwood. Philip   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on August 25, 2021

Michaela at Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting The Fifth Annual Van Johnson Blogathon. Click HERE to access the tributes to the popular actor. The contribution from this corner of the internet is a look at Van in the 1954 film version of Brigadoon.Once a song and dance man,...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on August 23, 2020

Michaela at Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting The Fourth Van Johnson Blogathon. The fun begins on August 23 through to 25. Click HERE to enjoy the contributions looking at the career of fan favourite Van Johnson. Director Henry Hathaway (The Dark Corner) and actor Van Johnson (Battlegro   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on August 24, 2018

Michaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting a Van Johnson Blogathon, her second in as many years. Click HERE to read what all the fans have to say. A busy musical performer on Broadway, Van Johnson became box office gold for MGM in the 1940s. Popular with young...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on August 24, 2018

Michaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting a Van Johnson Blogathon, her second in as many years. Click HERE to read what all the fans have to say. A busy musical performer on Broadway, Van Johnson became box office gold for MGM in the 1940s. Popular with young...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on August 25, 2017

Michaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting The Van Johnson Blogathon running from August 25 to 27. Click HERE for all the contributions on the popular and versatile actor. Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy The couple above are Mary and Grant Mitchell, and they are preparing for   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on August 25, 2017

Michaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting The Van Johnson Blogathon running from August 25 to 27. Click HERE for all the contributions on the popular and versatile actor. Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy The couple above are Mary and Grant Mitchell, and they are preparing for   read more

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on September 18, 2015

When Esther Williams died in 2013, I was only blithely aware of her so when TCM aired a tribute to the million dollar mermaid a few days after her death, I snatched up the opportunity to see just what Ms. Williams was all about. Thrill of a Romance was my...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on February 7, 2012

Esther Williams and Van Johnson, performed in five movies together. It was when Esther Williams landed a small part in the film, A Guy Named Joe, that she first met and worked with Van Johnson. The studio's publicity department tried put the two together in the hopes of encouraging a...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on May 29, 2011

In honor of Memorial Day, I wanted to share some of my favorite war movies. But there’s a catch…they all star Van Johnson. It’s no denying that Van Johnson was one of the most sought after actors on the MGM lot during World War II. Big names like James Stewart,...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on February 5, 2011

It was when Esther Williams landed a small part in the film, A Guy Named Joe, that she first worked with Van Johnson, who later turned out to be a wonderful, musical, comedy performer. This film was followed by, Thrill of a Romance(1945). Directed by Richard Thorpe. The film tells...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on December 13, 2008

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. Van Johnson was an underrated comedian and actor all-around. The picture above is of him in one of my favorite movies Yours, Mine and Ours (1968). I'll miss him...   read more