Monthly Archives: August 2012

Hollywood’s Greatest: Then and Now – Albert Finney Part 2

Nominated for five Academy Awards, Albert Finney was born May 9, 1936 to Alice Hobson and Albert Finney, Sr. in Salford, Greater Manchester. Finney received his education at Tootal Drive Primary School, Salford Grammar School and the Royal Academy of … Continue reading

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Hollywood’s Greatest: Then and Now – Albert Finney

Albert Finney Prominent Roles The Entertainer (1960) as Mick Rice Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960) as Arthur Seaton Tom Jones (1963) as Tom Jones (First Academy Nomination for Best Actor) Scrooge (1970) as Ebenezer Scrooge Murder on the Orient Express … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Shelley Winters

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Shelley Winters, born on August 18, 1920! Some actors make a career by playing it safe. They find a niche; make it work, and stick with it. It’s a respectable, perfectly stable way … Continue reading

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Against All Flags: Public Domain Film

Against All Flags starring Maureen O’Hara, Errol Flynn & Anthony Quinn — in its entirety on YouTube! What a gem! Found the ENTIRE version of Against All Flags (director George Sherman) on YouTube. Apparently it’s in the Pub Domain — … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Mae West

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Mae West, born on August 17, 1893! For May West’s birthday, I would like to offer something different than my usual celebration of life. For West’s birthday, I would like to offer the … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Maureen O’Hara

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Maureen O’Hara, born on August 17th in 1920! Where do I even begin? There are just so many thoroughly enjoyable Maureen O’Hara films! Whether it’s a western, a pirate movie or a family flick, … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Mae Clarke

Born August 16, 1910, Actress Mae Clarke! Grapefruit anyone??? 🙂 All kidding aside, actress Mae Clarke appeared in over 115 roles. She is probably best remembered as Henry Frankenstein’s (Colin Clive’s) fiancee, Elizabeth, in the 1931 classic, Frankenstein, and as … Continue reading

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Singin’ In The Rain: What a Glorious Feeling! (TCM Fathom Movie Event)

Singin’ In The Rain: What a Glorious Feeling, I’m Smiling Again… Ah! What a glorious song, what a glorious scene, what a glorious film! And, I’m so happy to say that — thanks to NCM Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Alfred Hitchcock

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Alfred Hitchcock, born on August 13th in 1899! It’s difficult to summarize someone like Hitchcock in a blog post. His films could be complex and subversive; silly and serious; all in the same … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Cecil B. DeMille

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Cecil B. DeMille, born on August 12th, 1881! Some directors are known for their nuanced touch, a subtle attention to detail that causes the viewer to pay the utmost attention in order to understand … Continue reading

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