Monthly Archives: November 2014

“Hope: Entertainer of the Century” Book Giveaway Twitter Contest (Week of November 24)

Book Giveaway: “Hope: Entertainer of the Century” by Richard Zoglin  — Qualifying Entry Task for this week’s  Twitter Contest Okay, we have the last Bob Hope Book Giveaway… Good Luck to All! In order to qualify for this week’s Hope: Entertainer of the … Continue reading

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“The Original Christmas Classics” DVD Giveaway – Starts Tuesday and Runs Through December 31

Wishing you a Holly Jolly Christmas with “The Original Christmas Classics” DVD Giveaway! I can hardly contain myself! I am so happy to announce yet another fabulous giveaway! From Tuesday, November 25 through Wednesday, December 31, Classic Movie Hub will … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Boris Karloff

Born November 23, 1887 Horror Icon Boris Karloff Boris Karloff appeared in over 200 film and television roles, silent and sound, including Frankenstein, The Mummy, Tower of London, The Body Snatcher, The Black Cat — and of course The Grinch! Boris … Continue reading

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“Tyrone Power: Man, Myth and Movie Idol” Exhibit at The Hollywood Museum – Ticket Giveaway Contest starts Monday

 Win Tickets to see “Tyrone Power: Man, Myth and Movie Idol” at The Hollywood Museum Do you live near, or expect to be in, the Los Angeles area soon? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect giveaway … Continue reading

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Charlie Chaplin: A Brief Life – Book Giveaway starts Monday and runs through the New Year

“Charlie Chaplin: A Brief Life” by Peter Ackroyd — Book Giveaway! I am so very happy to announce our latest book giveaway! From Monday, November 24 through January 2, 2015, Classic Movie Hub will be giving away TWELVE copies of Charlie Chaplin: … Continue reading

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What a Character Blogathon 2014: Melville Cooper

Yes, Indeed! Melville Cooper is Quite a Character! Pompous snobs, disdainful servants, cowards, bunglers, confidence men and thieves… yes, that would be Melville Cooper, and he is quite the character!  I can still remember the first time I ‘encountered’ him … Continue reading

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British Empire in Film Blogathon: Lawrence of Arabia

British Empire in Film Blogathon Lawrence of Arabia: Part One –The Creation of Myth A portrait of the real Lawrence of Arabia. We open on a lone motorcycle – the very symbol of freedom, the open road – and escape … Continue reading

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“Hope: Entertainer of the Century” Book Giveaway Twitter Contest (Week of November 17)

Book Giveaway: “Hope: Entertainer of the Century” by Richard Zoglin  — Qualifying Entry Task for this week’s  Twitter Contest By now, you probably know the drill… so here goes… In order to qualify for this week’s Hope: Entertainer of the Century Giveaway on Twitter, … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Daws Butler and His Many Voices

Born November 16, 1916 Voice Actor Daws Butler! Daws Butler has over 300 voice acting credits to his name. He voiced the Turtle/Penguin in the Disney film, Mary Poppins — as well as some of the most beloved Hanna-Barbera cartoons, plus a few cereal commercials as … Continue reading

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“Hope: Entertainer of the Century” Book Giveaway Twitter Contest (Week of November 11)

Book Giveaway: “Hope: Entertainer of the Century” by Richard Zoglin  — Qualifying Entry Task for this week’s  Twitter Contest In order to qualify for this week’s Hope: Entertainer of the Century Giveaway on Twitter, you must complete the following task by Saturday, November 15 at … Continue reading

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