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Rosalind Russell: Books and Appearances.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 4, 2012
Her autobiography, written with Chris Chase, Life Is a Banquet, was published a year after her death. In the foreword (written by her husband), he writes that Russell had a mental breakdown in 1944, the year she she did not make any films.
In 2009, a documentary film Life Is a Banquet: The Lif read more
Tony Curtis: Books and Appearances.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 3, 2012
In 1994 a mural featuring his likeness, painted by the artist George Sportelli, was unveiled on the Sunset Boulevard overpass of the Hollywood Freeway Highway 101 in California. The mural was relocated to Hollywood Blvd and Bronson Ave in Sept 2011.
In 2004, he was inducted into the Univer read more
Pre - Code: Baby Face(1933).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 2, 2012
Baby Face (1933). A dramatic film directed by Alfred E. Green. Cast: Barbara Stanwyck and George Brent. Based on a story by Darryl F. Zanuck. This Pre-Code Hollywood film is about an young woman who uses sex to advance herself socially and her career. People knew that... "She had it and made i read more
What N and CF will be watching this coming week. (3)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jun 1, 2012
JUNE 3RD: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY CURTIS. .
Fun Fact: His favorite movie star was Cary Grant. Please click picture on side bar to learn more.
Video: Tony and wife Janet silent home movie.
ON TCM JUNE 3RD: TALK OF THE TOWN(1942).
Starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Ronald Colman, read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Ava Gardner.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 30, 2012
Personal Quote:
"Maybe I just didn't have the temperament for stardom. I'll never forget seeing Bette Davis at the Hilton in Madrid. I went up to her and said, "Miss Davis, I'm Ava Gardner and I'm a great fan of yours." And do you know, she behaved exactly as I wanted her to behave. "Of course read more
Mary Pickford Blogathon.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 30, 2012
I really wanted to participate in the Mary Pickford Blogathon, but just could not come up with any new ideas.. I hope you all enjoy KC'S...Mary Pickford Blogathon. Please click on poster located on the side bar for the links that will take you to the participating blogs pages.
Her read more
Born to Be Bad(1950).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 29, 2012
Born to Be Bad(1950). Melodrama directed by Nicholas Ray. Cast: Joan Fontaine and Robert Ryan. It is based on the novel.. All Kneeling, by Anne Parrish.
On the same day that Donna Foster, is planning on hosting a party for artist, Gabriel, her boss John Caine's niece, Christabel, arrives to att read more
Horseathon: Misty of Chincoteague(1961).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 28, 2012
Misty of Chincoteague(1961), is a film based on Marguerite Henry's award-winning children's book Misty of Chincoteague, published in 1947. Cast: Arthur O'Connell, Pam Smith and Hollywood executive David Ladd. One of my favorite childhood memories is when my 4th grade teacher would read from read more
I love Lucy episode with a young Barbara Eden.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 27, 2012
I love Lucy episode with a young Barbara Eden playing visiting cousin "Diana", who all the men pay attention
to and the women get jealous. read more
What N and CF will be watching this coming week. (4)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 25, 2012
On TCM May 26 th A 5 movie Billie Burke movie tribute.
Dinner at Eight(1933), Topper(1937), Father of the Bride(1950), Merrily We Live(1938) and Barkleys of Broadway(1949). Please click picture on side bar to learn more. Video is from: Dinner at Eight.
On TCM May 29th A 10 movie Barbar read more
Double Wedding(1937).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 24, 2012
Double Wedding(1937). Romantic/comedy. Cast: William Powell John Beal, Florence Rice and Myrna Loy.
The story begins with Irene Agnew and her fiance, Waldo Beaver, taking acting lessons from a free spirt Charlie Lodge, a director, who they would like to go to Hollywood with. Irene's domineering read more
Pawsome Pet Picture: Mary Carlisle
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on May 23, 2012
Mary and her friend read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Joan Leslie.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 23, 2012
Personal Quote:
On making Man in the Saddle (1951)" Randolph Scott was a joy to work with, elegant, such a gentleman, and so devastatingly good looking. A charmer with beautiful eyes. I compare him to Gary Cooper, but Cooper had more versatility. Randy was so at ease on the set". read more
Lightning Strikes Twice (1951).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 20, 2012
Lightning Strikes Twice(1951). Director: King Vidor. Cast: Richard Todd, Ruth Roman, Mercedes McCambridge, Zachary Scott.
After Richard Trevelyan, who was convicted for killing his wife, wins an acquittal during a re-trial after one woman on the jury can not find him guilty.
Actress Shelley Ca read more
What N and CF will be watching this coming week on TCM.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 18, 2012
ON TCM MAY 20 TH A 3 MOVIE JIMMY STEWART TRIBUTE.
Bell Book Candle(1959), The Far Country (1954) and The Spirit Of St. Louis(1957). Please click here to read Bell Book Candle movie review
ON TCM MAY 21ST: WHEN LADIES MEET (1933). A Pre-Code film starring Ann Harding, Myrna Loy, Robert read more
Pawsome Pet Picture: Marian Nixon.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 16, 2012
Marian was one of those fortunate actresses who made the successful transition to the "talkie" era. Her final film was as Treasure McGuire in Tango(1936). When she retired, Marian had been in 73 films. read more
The Male Animal (1942).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 16, 2012
The Male Animal (1942). Cast: Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland and Joan Leslie. The film was based on a hit 1940 Broadway play of the same name written by James Thurber and Elliott Nugent. The screenplay was written by Stephen Morehouse Avery, Julius J. Epstein, and Philip G. Epstein, based on N read more
Tom Cruise "Looks Like" Ernest Hemingway.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 16, 2012
Tom Cruise( born July 3, 1962), has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won three Golden Globe Awards for the same movies: Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Jerry Maguire (1996), Magnolia (1999). He started his career with the movie Endless Love. Cruise's first appearance in a maj read more
You Can't Buy Everything (1934).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 14, 2012
You Can't Buy Everything (1934). Directed by Charles F. Riesner. Cast: May Robson, Jean Parker and Lewis Stone.
The story begins when Hannah Bell, a wealthy widow, emits her young son Donny, who has broken his leg, into the charity hospital, because she does not want to spend her money.
Later read more
What N and CF will be watching this week on TCM.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 11, 2012
ON TCM MAY 11TH. MURDERERS ROW(1966).
Comedy-spy-fi film starring Dean Martin and very loosely based upon the Matt Helm spy novel Murderers' Row by Donald Hamilton, which was published in 1962. Please click picture on side bar for more info.
Bringing Up Baby(1938), Posted below: read more