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BUCK PRIVATES turns 73 in The Abbott and Costello Newsletter
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 30, 2014
A special post honoring a movie and talents that are very dear to me. ◊ Last week I ran into Chris Costello on Facebook. Chris happens to be the daughter of Lou Costello of Abbott and Costello, my favorite comedy duo. In any case I read her FB post and immediately signed up to receive the Abbott read more
TCM honors The Queen of Diamonds
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 29, 2014
There are a couple of days to go before Turner Classic Movies (TCM) begins its month-long extravaganza honoring the Oscars, but tonight the network is dedicating the evening to three of the four recipients of Honorary Awards presented last November by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion read more
Joan Crawford on OTR
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 27, 2014
Turner Classic Movies‘ month-long tribute to Joan Crawford is almost over. Woe is me! The network chose Crawford as its Star of the Month for January and when it’s all over, after this Thursday’s line-up, it will have screened over sixty of the Hollywood legend’s films. Th read more
To Edward G. Robinson
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 25, 2014
Edward G. Robinson died on January 26, 1973 (B. December 12, 1893) and I post this in his honor as one of our most talented actors. Edward G. had a career in film that spanned six decades during which he brought to life numerous memorable characters in over ninety films, all of which he made his ow read more
31 Days of Oscar Blogathon 2014 (1)
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 22, 2014
“I’ll tell you this about the Oscars – they’re real.” - William H. Macy And so is this blogathon! For the second year in a row Kellee (@IrishJayHawk66) of Outspoken and Freckled, Paula (@Paula_Guthat) of Paula’s Cinema Club and Aurora (@CitizenScreen) of Once read more
Dancing Lady (1933) (3)
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 20, 2014
Last June I dedicated a post to the film collaborations of Joan Crawford and Clark Gable as part of the Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon, Gable and Crawford: King and Queen of Hollywood. The two superstars made eight films together and I commented on seven of the films at the time because I&# read more
To remember Carole
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 16, 2014
No one needs a reason to remember Carole. Or to dedicate a post in her honor. But I do so today because it happens to be the anniversary of her death (January 16, 1942). And because there’s fun to share. Although Carole Lombard left this world in a tragic way and far sooner that she should read more
Here’s to you, 1939!
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 13, 2014
It remains the greatest year the movie industry has ever seen. The movies produced that year are an embarrassment of riches. 365 films were released in total – that’s an average of one per day – any number of which are considered among the greatest of classics. That year is also read more
Golden Globe Winners of the 1940s on OTR
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 11, 2014
This is an exciting weekend in film-loving circles and I thought I’d celebrate in kind. For one, the Classic Movie History Project Blogathon kicks off tomorrow – an event dedicated to the history of the movies that will feature posts dedicated to three eras of film – The Silent er read more
Classic Movie History Project: The War Years
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 7, 2014
The Classic Movie History Project Blogathon is scheduled to begin in a few days, on January 12 and will run until the 14th. During those three days we will all be treated to a list of entries dedicated to some aspect of film that covers a span of thirty-five years – from 1915 to 1950. Three read more
The Little Tramp turns 100
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 6, 2014
“A tramp, a gentleman, a poet, a dreamer, a lonely fellow, always hopeful of romance and adventure.” – Charlie Chaplin Today marks the 100th anniversary of the first appearance of Charlie Chaplin‘s Little Tramp when the Keystone Comedy, Kid Auto Races at Venice was released. read more
Loretta Young 101
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 5, 2014
A&E’s Biography (1987) said Loretta Young “remains a symbol of beauty, serenity, and grace. But behind the glamor and stardom is a woman of substance whose true beauty lies in her dedication to her family, her faith, and her quest to live life with a purpose.” She was class per read more
Film First Impressions
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 2, 2014
Whether by way of a memorable line of dialogue, a scene that we can’t forget or simply because they create a stunning image, introductions in films – the first impressions – can be as lasting as when we last see or hear from/of our beloved film characters. I absolutely love when read more
2013 in review (2)
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 1, 2014
As they do every year, the WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: Madison Square Garden can seat 20,000 people for a concert. This blog was viewed about 68,000 times in 2013. If it were a concert at Madison Square Garden, it would ta read more
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Dec 24, 2013
Just a few words and images for my friends and all who surround them at Christmastime and in the coming year… May your joys be plenty, and your worries few. May mystery bring a beauty you can’t fathom, and may the old be ever new. To the never-ending magic of the movies. Peace, love and& read more
To Joan Fontaine
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Dec 18, 2013
“You know, I’ve had a helluva life. Not just the acting part. I’ve flown in an international balloon race. I’ve piloted my own plane. I’ve ridden to the hounds. I’ve done a lot of exciting things.” - Joan de Beauvoir de Havilland This slideshow requires Java read more
It’s a Wonderful Life (5)
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Dec 14, 2013
All you can take with you is that which you give away. A man finds out what the world would have been like if he’d never been born in… It’s a hell of a day. It’s Christmas eve and George Bailey sits on a stool in Martini’s Bar, Bedford Falls, USA. He’s despera read more
Celebrating A CHRISTMAS CAROL with Edison, Welles and Barrymore
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Dec 10, 2013
“It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour.” ― Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol First edition cover – A Christmas Carol This year marks read more
My Dream Stanwyck Double Bill at the Forum
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Dec 8, 2013
New York’s Film Forum began a 40-Film Festival honoring the career of Barbara Stanwyck this weekend that will last through December 31st. The festival which “has too may highlights to name” as David Edelstein of New York Magazine wrote is as great an event as any Stanwyck fan read more
‘Lux Presents Hollywood’ Christmas Classics
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Dec 5, 2013
Christmas is twenty days away, which makes it a great time to start celebrating the holiday season in earnest on Once Upon a Screen. To kick off the celebrations here are three Lux Radio Theater productions of popular, classic Christmas movies that were part of the “Lux Presents HollywoodR read more