For Your Consideration: Donald Meek

Donald Meek July 14, 1878 or 1880 - November 18, 1946 Next up in my look at character actors of classic Hollywood and the roles that have won them loyal fans, but not awards, is Donald Meek. T.S. Eliot's, Gus, the Theatre Cat has nothing on Glasgow born Meek. Do you recall how it was bragged th... Read full article

For Your Consideration: Joseph Calleia

A bust of Malta's favourite son in front of his birthplace.Project intiated in 2005 by 17 year old fan Eman Bonnici.Joseph CalleiaAugust 4, 1897 - October 31, 1975Caftan Woman's dilemma: in my series "For Your Consideration" I want to spotlight one special performance of the wonderful character act... Read full article

For Your Consideration: Ward Bond

Ward BondApril 9, 1903 - November 5, 1960Caftan Woman has been watching movies again, and again she has found a performance overlooked at Award time. This time back in 1952 by prolific character actor Ward Bond.Nebraska born Bond was attending the University of Southern California when he and a fel... Read full article

For Your Consideration: Josephine Hutchinson

Josephine HutchinsonOctober 12, 1903 - June 4, 1993Once again, Caftan Woman's blog highlights a performance that was overlooked by the Academy during Hollywood's Golden Age. Fortunately, the work lasts for us to enjoy today.Seattle born Hutchinson was an actress with a strong theatrical background ... Read full article

For Your Consideration: Esther Howard

Esther HowardApril 4, 1908 - March 8, 1965Let's look at another classic movie performance sadly overlooked at award time.It's 1947, and former Broadway musical star turned Hollywood comedienne and staple of film noir, Esther Howard shines in a thrilling crime drama from director Robert Wise.The film... Read full article