Palm Springs Celebrates the Escapism of Kalloch's Costumes in 1938's HOLIDAY

What could be better than classic film in Palm Springs? On May 5, I introduced George Cukor's Holiday (1938) as part of the Film Society of Screwball Comedy series Screwball Sundays. It was a lovely afternoon at the historic Camelot Theatre. I was thrilled so many people came to see the movie in bea... Read full article

Film Albums: Palm Springs Weekend ( 1963 )

This month's film album is a fun one. Even if you haven't seen Palm Springs Weekend, you will enjoy this album, which perfectly captures the frolic of a weekend in Palm Springs ( not that I have ever been there, but if I did go, this music would be playing! ). It's a catchy mixture of a brass, swing... Read full article

Old Hollywood Haunts: Charlie Farrell's Racquet Club in Palm Springs

Charlie Farrell, top center; Ava Gardner, bottom left; on the right, Marilyn Monroe and Spencer TracyMany years ago, Charlie Farrell was a movie star. He first gained fame as a leading man in the late 1920s when he was in his late 20s. He'd started out in Hollywood as an extra, appearing momentarily... Read full article

Powell, Palm Springs...and Gable as a guest

This likely is the last time Carole Lombard and William Powell were photographed together, in January 1940 at the new Sunset Strip nightspot Ciro's. Lombard had married Clark Gable the year before, while Powell -- her first husband -- had just married actress Diana Lewis on Jan. 6. Nevertheless, Bil... Read full article

Palm Springs Weekend (1963)

Palm Springs Weekend     Directed by Norman Taurog Written by Earl Hamner Jr. 1963/USA Warner Bros. First viewing/Netflix rental I live 25 miles from Palm Springs so naturally I had to watch this sitcom of a movie. It is Easter Break in early 60’s Palm Springs.  Stephanie Powers’ f... Read full article