Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 5, 2019

The Blake Edwards western Wild Rovers (1971) strives to be many things, with varying levels of success. It embraces wide-open spaces, but knows little about what to do with the people in them. Featuring a beautifully-seasoned William Holden and a pretty-and-aware-of-it Ryan O’Neal, it isn&#821   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on April 18, 2018

For his centenary that we celebrated yesterday (but that I still continue to celebrate today), I wanted to do something new to hounour the fantastic William Holden! So, I thought I would explore his life and the man he was and the man he is to us through a fun...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on April 17, 2018

William Holden’s guide to a Picnic (1955) A primeira vez em que eu vi William Holden foi em uma propaganda do filme “Férias de Amor”. Eu me lembro bem de seu peito nu. Mas eu não me apaixonei por Holden naquele instante. Demoraria algum tempo até que eu fosse ver...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on April 17, 2018

I forgot to reblog this yesterday, but here are the entries for the second day of the 3rd Golden Boy Blogathon! Please check Emily’s blog who was hosting this day to discover our participants’ tributes to the man of the moment, William Holden! The Flapper Dame Well it’s here- and...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on April 15, 2018

The Third Golden Boy Blogathon, A William Holden Centenary Celebration is underway April 15-17. OUR HOSTS Day 1 Love Letters to Old Hollywood - Day 2 The Flapper Dame - Day 3 The Wonderful World of Cinema Dalton Trumbo 1905-1976 Some people have an awful lot to say, and writer...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on April 15, 2018

The following article on The Counterfeit Traitor was written by Juliet Campbell, a huge William Holden fan! Erik Erichson was a reluctant spy…much like William Holden was a reluctant participant at first to take on the role. But the lure of visiting distant European countries was a magnet to h   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on April 15, 2018

Yes! We’re starting to celebrate the highly expected Centenary of the very appreciated Golden Boy, the one and only William Holden! As you know, Michaela from Love Letters to Old Hollywood and Emily from The Flapper Dame are joining me to host this edition of the event that starts today...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on April 15, 2018

The Third Golden Boy Blogathon, A William Holden Centenary Celebration is underway April 15-17, hosted by The Wonderful World of Cinema, The Flapper Dame, and Love Letters to Old Hollywood. Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 Dalton Trumbo 1905-1976 Some people have an awful lot to say, and...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on February 7, 2018

Next April, we will celebrate the wonderful William Holden’s centenary. And, as you know, I’m a big fan of him and want to make things big for the occasion. So, I invite you all to participate The Third Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Centenary Celebration! This year, things will   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on November 12, 2017

Strikingly handsome with a versatile acting talent, William Holden could play everything from the charming boy next door to a psychologically damaged killer, with equal facility. During a career that spanned six decades, Holden earned three Academy Award nominations (and one win); appeared in numero   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on April 15, 2017

Virginie Pronovost, our host at The Wonderful World of Cinema, is giving us her 2nd Annual Golden Boy Blogathon, A William Holden Celebration. HERE is where you will find all the tributes. "A year ago they'd be calling him at the Ritz." Jockey's agent Boots Malone played by William Holden...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on April 15, 2017

Virginie Pronovost, our host at The Wonderful World of Cinema, is giving us her 2nd Annual Golden Boy Blogathon, A William Holden Celebration. HERE is where you will find all the excitement and tributes. "A year ago they'd be calling him at the Ritz." Jockey's agent Boots Malone played by...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on February 12, 2017

Hey there! I’m so happy to announce that The Golden Boy Blogathon: a William Holden Celebration will be back again this year! William Holden is my second favourite actor and I truly enjoyed celebrating him via this blog last year. It was quite a success and everybody wrote marvellous pieces!   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on April 17, 2016

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Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on April 17, 2016

When most people think of William Holden and the parts he played, they think of gritty characters such as Sheers ( The Bridge on the River Kwai ) and Pike Bishop ( The Wild Bunch ), or military men like Major Ferris ( The 7th Dawn ) and Lt. Col....   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on April 17, 2016

When most people think of William Holden and the parts he played, they think of gritty characters such as Sheers ( The Bridge on the River Kwai ) and Pike Bishop ( The Wild Bunch ), or military men like Major Ferris ( The 7th Dawn ) and Lt. Col....   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on April 17, 2016

When most people think of William Holden and the parts he played, they think of gritty characters such as Sheers ( The Bridge on the River Kwai ) and Pike Bishop ( The Wild Bunch ), or military men like Major Ferris ( The 7th Dawn ) and Lt. Col....   read more

CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on April 15, 2016

…But no one starts off their career as a giant. An icon. A legend. And sometimes when we see one’s beginning, we may not see the thing they will become.  April 17th, 1918 ~ November 12th, 1981 Stanwyck gave Holden his big break in 1939’s “Golden Boy” and he’s been...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on April 15, 2016

I was so impatient for this event to finally start! But after almost 3 months of patience, it’s finally here! The Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration is the occasion for us, bloggers, to honour this wonderful actor who would have been 98 on April 17, 2016. The events...   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on March 11, 2016

This post is my contribution to the Marathon Stars Blogathon hosted by The Wonderful World of Cinema and In The Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood. You can read the other posts here. I was first introduced to William Holden when I was thirteen. I was watching the classic I...   read more