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A Tribute to Conrad Nagel
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Aug 13, 2012
A Tribute to Conrad Nagel
Born in Keokuk, Iowa, on March 16, 1897, into an upper
middle class family, Conrad Nagel was stage-struck when he played Scrooge at
the age of 15, and after experiences in a Midwestern stock company, his dignity
and good looks won him roles on Broadway. read more
5th Ave Girl (1939).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Aug 12, 2012
5th Ave Girl(1939). Comedy. Cast: Ginger Rogers and Walter Connolly.
The story begins with New York millionaire Alfred Borden, thinking about his business meeting troubles, getting ready to leave his office headed for home, when his secretary wishes him happy birthday. To make matters even wor read more
James Mason
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Aug 11, 2012
James Mason (15 May 1909 - 27 July 1984). While he was attending Marlborough College studyingarchitecture, he also began performing in stock theatre companies for fun.
After Cambridge he joined the Old Vic theatre in London under the guidance of Tyrone Guthrie and Alexander Korda. In 1933 Korda read more
Lionel Barrymore.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Aug 10, 2012
Lionel Barrymore (April 28, 1878 – November 15, 1954).Lionel and Doris, were living in Paris in 1908, so Lionel could attended art school and where their first baby, Ethel, was born. He soon began performing in films, The Battle (1911), The New York Hat (1912).
He also performed in the read more
Pre-Code: Mata Hari(1931).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Aug 10, 2012
Mata Hari(1931). A Pre-Code film loosely based on the life of Mata Hari (the stage name of Margaretha Geertruida Zelle), an exotic dancer/courtesan executed for espionage during World War I. The film stars Greta Garbo in the title role. The film is credited with popularizing the legend of Mata H read more
Toshiro Mifune
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Aug 9, 2012
Toshiro Mifune(April 1, 1920 – December 24, 1997) was a Japanese actor who appeared in almost 170 feature films. Toshiro Mifune achieved more worldwide fame than any other Japanese actor of his century. He was born in Tsingtao, China, to Japanese parents and grew up in Dalian. He did not s read more
The Money Trap (1965).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Aug 8, 2012
The Money Trap (1965). Film Noir. Cast: Glenn Ford, Elke Sommer and Rita Hayworth. Directed by Burt Kennedy.
When a burglar is reported shot and killed at the home of a doctor and during the investigation, Cop Joe Baron, gets to know the dead burglar's alcoholic wife, Rosalie and they begin a read more
Happy Birthday Esther Williams(91)!!
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Aug 8, 2012
Happy Birthday Esther Williams, who is turning 91 today. She helped popularize synchronized swimming through her fun films of the 1940s and 1950s. Please check out my page SPLASH spotlighting her and her films. Hopefully, I will be able to fix my blogger problems soon, so I can keep the Esther W read more
A Patch of Blue(1965).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Aug 7, 2012
A Patch of Blue (1965). Drama directed by Guy Green. Cast: Sidney Poitier, Elizabeth Hartman, Shelley Winters, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in this film.
Scenes of Poitier and Hartman kissing were left out of the film when it was shown in film theaters in t read more
Van Heflin.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Aug 6, 2012
Emmett Evan "Van" Heflin, Jr. (December 13, 1910 – July 23, 1971) Heflin's sister was Daytime Emmy-nominated actress Frances Heflin. He made his film debut in the film, A Woman Rebels (1936), with Katharine Hepburn.
He was soon signed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and was cast in supporting r read more
They Won't Forget(1937).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Aug 5, 2012
They Won't Forget (1937). Directed by Mervyn LeRoy (who was uncredited). Based on a novel by Ward Greene called Death in The Deep South, which was a fictionalized account of a real life case: the trial and lynching of Leo Frank after the murder of Mary Phagan in 1913. The film was also the film read more
Marilyn Monroe. (2)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 4, 2012
Fun fact:
"Very few of my friends know I can play the piano." (Marilyn Monroe)
Norma Jeane's, successful modeling career brought her to the attention of Ben Lyon, a 20th Century Fox executive, who arranged a screen test for her. Lyon believed, that she was Jean Harlow all over again. She was o read more
Johnny Weismuller
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 3, 2012
Johnny Weismuller with his 1932 Chevrolet.
A sickly child, he took up swimming on the advice of a doctor. He grew to be a 6' 3", 190-pound champion athlete - undefeated winner of five Olympic gold medals, 67 world and 52 national titles, holder of every freestyle record from 100 yards to the read more
Tarzan and the Mermaids(1948).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 3, 2012
Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948). Adventure film based on the Tarzan character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Directed by Robert Florey, it was the last of the Tarzan movies to star Johnny Weissmuller in the title role. Brenda Joyce plays Jane and George Zucco portrays Palanth, a high priest att read more
Happy Birthday: Myrna Loy.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 2, 2012
Hobbies: Sculpturing and dancing.
One of a handful of great movie stars never nominated for an acting Oscar, she received an honorary Academy Award in 1991.
Loy's last film was also the last for Henry Fonda, TV drama... Summer Solstice(1981).
In 1937, Myrna had a narrow escape when her ho read more
Pre Code: The Naughty Flirt(1931).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 2, 2012
The Naughty Flirt(1931). Dir: Edward Cline Cast: Alice White, Paul Page and Myrna Loy.
After a wild party, all the party goers end up before the judge, Jack Gregory asks Kay Elliott, to marry him that night in the courtroom. Alan Ward, a young lawyer, who works for Kay's father, lectures her on read more
In the News: Tippi Hedren on Hitchcock
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 2, 2012
please click here to read the story. read more
Summer Under The Stars: John Wayne.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 1, 2012
TCM, is celebrating "A New Star" everyday in the month of August. It is a tradition I look forward to every year. This year, I plan on celebrating the actor/actress of the day with fun facts, pictures, videos and some new to me movie reviews. For the complete month line up please click on the "Summ read more
Allegheny Uprising (1939).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 1, 2012
Allegheny Uprising (1939). Cast: Claire Trevor and John Wayne,who plays real-life James Smith, an American coping with British rule in colonial America. The film is loosely based on a historical event known as the Black Boys Rebellion of 1765, after the French and Indian War. The supporting cast read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Greer Garson
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Aug 1, 2012
Greer taking care of her babies while the veterinarian looks on read more