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Monsters and Matinees: All in a Dysfunctional Family with ‘Frankenstein’s Daughter’

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Toni Ruberto on Dec 11, 2021

Teens, cars, kissing, music, dancing and a pool party: you might be thinking it’s time to settle in with a 1950s hot-rod film. Not so fast. Meet Frankenstein’s Daughter, a 1958 film that has all of that plus the bonus of a mysterious woman running around Los Angeles in a negligee, bat read more

TCM Classic Film Festival 2017 Wrap-up: Taking it All In

Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 23, 2017

Navigating a film festival is a skill, and each one has its own character. After four years of having a great time at TCM Classic Film Festival, but making all sorts of mistakes, I have finally determined the perfect formula for making the most of these four days. In essence: I have learned to relax read more

La La Land - All in...Almost

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Jan 2, 2017

I'm all in with "La La Land." No hesitation.. almost.  Dance and romance among the stars You love classic film? You love a charming musical score? You love charismatic stars? You love enchantment? Go see it. "La La Land" is an all out/all in movie musical, which presented me with a surpri read more

All in the Family: Larry Hagman and Mary Martin

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Sep 21, 2015

  Mother and Son, “Maria Von Trapp” and “Major Anthony Nelson”…  The legendary Mary Martin, famous for originating the roles of Maria Von Trapp, Nellie Forbush and Peter Pan on Broadway, is mother of Classic TV star, Larry Hagman known for his television roles as read more

All in the Family: Cecil Kellaway and Edmund Gwenn

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Aug 22, 2014

Cousins Cecil Kellaway and Edmund Gwenn… Yes, Hollywood’s favorite Leprechaun, Cecil Kellaway, was Santa Claus’ (Edmund Gwenn’s) cousin! Cecil and his elder cousin Edmund Cecil Kellaway was born Cecil Lauriston Kellaway on August 22, 1890 (or 1893?) in Cape Town, South Africa. Edmu read more

All in the Family: Character Actor Grant Mitchell, Civil War General John Grant Mitchell and President Rutherford B. Hayes

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Jun 17, 2014

Grant Mitchell’s Family: a Quick American History Lesson Veteran Character Actor Grant Mitchell appeared in over 120 films throughout the 1930s and 1940s playing his share of husbands, dads, businessmen, bank clerks and school principals. Some of his most memorable ‘A-film’ roles i read more

All in the Family: Marni Nixon and Andrew Gold

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Feb 22, 2014

A Musical Connection: Mother and Son, Marni Nixon and Andrew Gold Soprano Marni Nixon, who dubbed the singing voices for some of the most iconic songs in musical film history — including My Fair Lady, West Side Story and The King and I — is the mother of  singer/songwriter Andrew Gold wh read more

All in the Family: Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland (2)

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Dec 18, 2013

Joan and Olivia: Sibling Rivalry Aside… It’s pretty well-known that sisters Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine were feuding on-and-off since childhood. That said, putting sibling rivalry aside — here are some fun pictures of Fontaine and de Havilland enjoying each other’s read more

All in the Family: Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland (1)

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Oct 22, 2013

Sisters Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland… Joan Fontaine was born Joan de Beauvoir de Havilland on October 22, 1917 to British parents Walter Augustus de Havilland (patent attorney) and Lilian Augusta (former stage actress). Olivia de Havilland, her elder sister,was born Olivia Mary de Havilland read more

All in the Family: Joan Bennett and Constance Bennett

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Oct 22, 2013

Sisters Joan Bennett and Constance Bennett… Constance Bennett was born Constance Campbell Bennett on October 22, 1904 in New York City. Her elder sister, actress Joan Bennett, was born Joan Geraldine Bennett on February 27, 1910 in Palisades, New Jersey.  Middle sister, actress Barbara Bennett read more

All in a Night’s Work (1961)

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Sep 6, 2013

I enjoy finding gems within the Warner Archive (so far they have an even ratio of great work to clunkers).  The gem for the month is All in a Night’s Work, a 1960s romantic comedy with an all-star cast and a cheeky personality.  A witty script sells this comedy of errors, miscommunications read more

All in the Family: Ruby Keeler, Ken Weatherwax and Joey D. Vieira

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Aug 25, 2013

Ruby Keeler and Nephews Ken Weatherwax and Joey D. Vieira Actress/singer/dancer Ruby Keeler was most famously paired with Dick Powell in the iconic Warner Brothers’ Busby Berkeley musicals — including 42nd Street, Gold Diggers of 1933, Footlight Parade and Dames. Keeler also happens read more

All in the Family: Jeanette MacDonald and Marie Blake

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Jun 29, 2013

Sisters Jeanette MacDonald and Marie Blake… Marie Blake, also known as Blossom Rock (Rock being her married name), was born Edith Marie Blossom MacDonald on August 21, 1895 in Philadelphia to Daniel and Anne MacDonald.  Marie was the elder sister of Jeanette MacDonald, who was born Jeanette An read more

All in the Family

GlamAmor Posted by on Jun 10, 2010

Last year I went home to Washington to celebrate one of my father's important milestone birthdays (don't worry, Dad, I won't share which one).  Now I think we all know that you can't have a family celebration without breaking out the old photos, and I was absolutely blown away when I saw this o read more