Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Marx Brothers: Unplugged

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Just for Fun: The Marx Brothers — not in character! To be quite honest, I don’t think I would have recognized any of them on the street!  Took me a while to pick out Harpo. Nice to see them all … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: William Holden

Posted on April 17, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, William Holden, born on April 17th, 1918! William Holden, the Golden Boy I’ll be honest with you, (hopefully) loyal reader, it took me a while to ‘get’ William Holden. My first experience with … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Charlie Chaplin

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Charles Chaplin, born April 16th, 1889! I’m certainly not a film expert by any stretch of the imagination; I am simply ‘just’ a film fan.  And yet, while I may not understand the technical … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Hans Conried

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born April 15, 1917 Character Actor Hans Conried! Character Actor Hans Conried appeared in over 200 film and television roles — including Disney’s Peter Pan (as Captain Hook) and My Friend Irma (as Professor Kropotkin). He also most famously played … Continue reading →

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James Bond: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Michelle Kerrigan

Bond, James Bond— in Goldfinger, played by Sean Connery Like many people, I’ve had a love affair with James Bond for years. I only chose Goldfinger, because it was my very first Bond movie. I mean, c’mon—who doesn’t love a … Continue reading →

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BEYOND CASABLANCA Qualifying Entry Task (Wk of April 15)

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

BEYOND CASABLANCA: This Week’s Qualifying Entry Task: In order to qualify for this week’s Beyond Casablanca Book Giveaway, you must complete the following task by Friday, April 19 at 7PM EST (i.e. any time between now and Friday, April 19 … Continue reading →

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Happy Tax Day!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Just for Fun! In honor of everyone scrambling for ‘tax day’ today…  One of my favorite scenes from You Can’t Take It With You: Lionel Barrymore (as Grandpa Vanderhoff) and Charles Lane (as Wilbur G. Henderson from the IRS) in … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Director Stanley Donen

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

  Born April 13, 1924 Director and Choreographer Stanley Donen! Short and sweet, three of my favorite Stanley Donen dance scenes, in no particular order: “I’m singin’ and dancin’ in the rain” – Gene Kelly, Singin’ in the Rain (1952, … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Stanley Donen

Posted on April 13, 2013 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic  Movie Legend, Stanley Donen, born April 13th, 1924! Stanley Donen has a special place in my heart. Though never reaching the levels of cultural fame achieved by his peers such as Vincent Minnelli or frequent co-worker … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Virginia Cherrill

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born April 12, 1908 Actress Virginia Cherrill! Virginia Cherrill appeared in only 15 films, retiring from acting in 1933 after her marriage to Cary Grant. Cherrill is undoubtedly best known for her role as the Blind Flower Girl in Charlie … Continue reading →

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