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Joan Bennett is determined to discover the “Secret Beyond the Door”

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Oct 24, 2023

Joan Bennett is determined to discover the “Secret Beyond the Door” Secret Beyond the Door (1947) is an American psychological thriller directed by Fritz Lang and starring Joan Bennett and Michael Redgrave. The strong supporting cast includes Anne Revere, Barbara O’Neil, Natal read more

Joan Bennett and James Mason in "The Reckless Moment"

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Jul 25, 2022

Joan Bennett and James Mason in "The Reckless Moment" Max Ophuls, a renowned German director who only made four films in the United States, directed The Reckless Moment (1949). It starred Joan Bennett and James Mason. It was only Mason’s third American film. The film is bas read more

Paul Henreid and Joan Bennett in "Hollow Triumph"

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Jun 7, 2022

Paul Henreid and Joan Bennett in "Hollow Triumph" Hollow Triumph (1948) is an American film noir directed by Steve Sekely and starring Paul Henreid and Joan Bennett. The screenplay was by Daniel Fuchs and based on the novel Hollow Triumph (1946). The cinematography is John Alton. Henr read more

Me and My Gal (1932): Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on May 23, 2022

Spencer Tracy falls easily into the role of an Irish cop on the beat, Danny Dolan, working in the heart of the pier on the Lower East Side. What stands out immediately is his humanity and good-natured benevolence extended to his neighbors. In a matter of minutes, he’s nabbed himself a banana, read more

Noir Nook: Spring Trivia – Joan Bennett, Robert Mitchum, Ann Blyth, Robert Ryan, Jean Hagen, and Richard Widmark

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry on May 12, 2022

Spring Trivia – Joan Bennett, Robert Mitchum, Ann Blyth, Robert Ryan, Jean Hagen, and Richard Widmark There aren’t many things I love in life more than classic movie trivia. In celebration of spring, this month’s Noir Nook is serving up some trivial tidbits on some of my favorite noir actors read more

A walk down "Scarlet Street" with Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, and Dan Duryea

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Jul 1, 2020

A walk down "Scarlet Street" with Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, and Dan Duryea Scarlet Street (1945) is a film noir directed by Fritz Lang, produced by Walter Wanger, cinematography by Milton Krasner, and starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, and Dan Duryea. With the critical and bo read more

Fritz Lang’s “The Woman in the Window” starring Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Jun 24, 2020

Fritz Lang’s “The Woman in the Window” starring Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett The Woman in the Window (1944) is an American film noir directed by Fritz Lang, produced by Nunnally Johnson, and starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, Raymond Massey, and Dan Duryea. The read more

Top of the World: 10 Joan Bennett Films

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Jul 19, 2019

If I could name one actress that I found totally intriguing, Joan Bennett’s name would probably at the top of my head. This might be because she is not the most famous or talked about star of the Golden age of Hollywood, so there’s sort of an aura of mystery around her. In the 30s, she read more

THE JOAN BENNETT BLOGATHON: Man Hunt (1941)

Caftan Woman Posted by on Jul 19, 2019

Crystal of In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood is hosting a blogathon salute to Joan Bennett running from July 19th - 21st. Click HERE to enjoy the contributions. The history of humankind is in our fight against evil. In our Industrial and Technological ages, i read more

Amy March: Elizabeth Taylor vs. Joan Bennett

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Feb 28, 2018

Yesterday, February 27, marked the birthday of two excellent classic actresses: the glamorous Elizabeth Taylor and the enigmatic Joan Bennett. But this is not the only common point these two ladies share. Indeed, they starred together in today’s birthday boy, Vincente Minnelli’s classic read more

Fritz Lang and Joan Bennett

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Apr 2, 2016

Fritz Lang and Joan Bennett On April 2, 2016 By Carol Fritz Lang and Joan Bennett aren’t the first director/actor duo one thinks of when the subject comes up. In an era that gave us John Ford/John Wayne, George Cukor/Kate Hepburn and Alfred Hitchcock/J read more

Image: Joan Bennett and Michael Redgrave in Secret Beyond the Door (1947)

Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 19, 2015

Joan Bennett and Michael Redgrave in Secret Beyond the Door (1947) read more

JOAN BENNETT: UNDER THE RADAR

CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Dec 7, 2015

February 27, 1910 – December 7, 1990 “The ‘Golden Age’ is gone, and with it most of the people of great taste. It doesn’t seem to be any fun any more.”  ~  [ Joan Bennett, 1984 ]   All eyes are on Elizabeth Taylor in “Father of the Bride” ( 1950 ). Naturally. read more

Classic Movie Coincidence: Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Feb 27, 2014

  Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett share a birthday and two films: Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett starred in Father of the Bride and Father’s Little Dividend — and both were born today February 27 (22 yrs apart!). Elizabeth Taylor as Kay Banks (left/front) and Joan Bennett as read more

Joan Bennett – A Pictorial

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Feb 27, 2014

  “I don’t think much of most of the films I made, but being a movie star was something I liked very much.” ~ Joan Bennett     “I feel positively like a Beatle.” ~ Joan Bennett in response to the attention she was getting with the success of the cult ser 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

Dynamic Duos in Classic Film: Cary Grant and Joan Bennett

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Jul 14, 2013

While it will come as no surprise to any regular visitor of TMP that I love Cary Grant, it may come as a surprise that one of my favorite leading ladies of his is Joan Bennett. I know exactly what you’re thinking: “But Lindsey, Topper is one of your favorite films of all time! Don’ read more

Pawsome Pet Pictures: Joan Bennett

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Nov 30, 2011

A young and lovely Joan Bennett read more

Joan Bennett.

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 13, 2011

Joan Bennett (February 27, 1910 – December 7, 1990) Was a stage, film and television actress. Besides acting on the stage, Bennett performed in more than 70 films from silent movies well into the sound. She maybe best-remembered for her femme fatale roles in director Fritz Lang's movies such read more

Joan Bennett: Almost Scarlet O'Hara, But Always a Movie Star

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Feb 27, 2011

Joan Bennett: Almost Scarlet O'Hara, But Always a Movie Star Joan Bennett (1910-1990) had a long career in Hollywood. Starting out as a movie ingenue in the silent era, Bennett made the transition to sound without missing a beat. A scandal in the early 1950s put an abrupt end to her movie caree read more
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