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Harvey (1950), starring James Stewart, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Every Tuesday and Thursday in April TCM is featuring movies from some of Old Hollywood's most beloved characters actors. This week's lineup includes such familiar faces as Eugene Pallette, Margaret Hamilton, read more

Today, I'm writing about the story behind the "print the legend" quote from The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). This article is part of The Second Annual Classic Quotes Blogathon hosted by The Flapper Dame. The quote "when the legend becomes fact, print the legend" from director John Ford read more

Harvey (1950), starring James Stewart, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). This month I'm celebrating Easter with three film read more

Today, I'm reviewing the musical Love Me or Leave Me (1955), which stars Doris Day as torch singer Ruth Etting. This article is part of The Doris Day Blogathon hosted by Love Letters to Old Hollywood. Love Me or Leave Me (1955)  gave "America's Sweetheart" Doris Day the chance to prove h read more

The World War II drama The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) is one of the classic movies airing on TCM this week. The photo shows from left: Harold Russell; Teresa Wright; Dana Andrews; Myrna Loy; Hoagy Carmichael, and Fredric March. Every Tuesday and Thursday in April TCM is featuring movies from read more

Today, I'm reviewing the comedy, The Odd Couple (1968), starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau as battling roommates. This article is part of The Jack Lemmon Blogathon hosted by Critica Retro and Wide Screen World. Actor Jack Lemmon gave countless great performances throughout his long caree read more

Today, I'm reviewing Dance, Girl, Dance (1940) from pioneering director Dorothy Arzner. The film stars Lucille Ball (left) and Maureen O'Hara. This article is part of the Early Women Filmmakers Blogathon hosted by Movies Silently. The backstage melodrama Dance, Girl, Dance (1940) is an intrigu read more

Planet of the Apes (1968), starring Charlton Heston, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). The new film Kong: Skull Island (20 read more

The Western Winchester '73 (1950), starring James Stewart, is one of the classic movies airing on TCM this week. This week, TCM is airing movies from stars like Kathryn Grayson, Joan Crawford, and Dan Duryea. Plus they are featuring a night of movies from independent African-American filmmakers a read more

Today, I'm writing about Bette Davis' role in co-founding and running the famous Hollywood Canteen. The photo above shows her serving coffee and doughnuts to World War II servicemen. This article is part of The Second Annual Bette Davis Blogathon hosted by In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywoo read more

Today, I'm writing about The Jailer episode of Gunsmoke starring James Arness, Amanda Blake (center), and Bette Davis. This article is part of the Favourite TV Show Episode Blogathon hosted by A Shroud of Thoughts. U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) faced many formidable foes in the long read more

Old Hollywood Films is partnering with Flicker Alley to give away one Blu-ray/DVD copy of the newly restored World War I classic, Behind the Door (1919). April 2, 1917, marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War I, That momentous event forever changed the course of the 20th cent read more

Tarzan the Ape Man (1932), starring Maureen O'Sullivan and Johnny Weissmuller, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). The new f read more

The Wizard of Oz (1939), starring Margaret Hamilton and Judy Garland, is one of the classic movies airing during TCM's March Malice film festival. This week, TCM is taking its cue from the annual March Madness basketball tournament with a March Malice movie marathon. The event runs from Monday pr read more

Today, I'm reviewing Warner Archive's new DVD re-release of the Flamingo Road (1949), starring Joan Crawford. The good folks at Warner Archive are bringing six classic Joan Crawford movies back into print. Each Friday in March and the first Friday in April, I'll have a review of one of these movi read more

At the Circus (1939) is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. The photo shows from left: Groucho Marx; Charles Gemora in the gorilla suit; Harpo Marx; Florence Rice, and Chico Marx. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series read more

TCM will honor Robert Osborne with a 48-hour tribute this week. This week, TCM is honoring host Robert Osborne with a 48-hour tribute on Saturday and Sunday. Osborne, who passed away March 6 at age 84, was the face of TCM for 23 years. The network will honor his contributions to classic movies by read more

Here's a list of the top five mothers and daughters in old Hollywood films. Joan Crawford and Ann Blyth in Mildred Pierce (1945) are on the list. The bond between mother and child is a subject that old Hollywood movies explore again and again. The many films about mothers include heartwarming fam read more

Today, I'm reviewing Warner Archive's new DVD re-release of A Woman's Face (1941), starring Joan Crawford and Conrad Veidt. The good folks at Warner Archive are bringing six classic Joan Crawford movies back into print. Each Friday in March and the first Friday in April, I'll have a review of one read more

King Kong (1933) is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). The new film, Kong: Skull Island (2017) has brought the monkey movie ba read more