Category Archives: Video Clips

Just for Fun: Lydia the Tattooed Lady (Groucho Marx from At The Circus)

Just for Fun: Oh Lydia, she was the most gloooorious creature under the sun!  Thais, DuBarry, Garbo rolled into one! Just sharing this marvelous clip of Groucho Marx singing “Lydia the Tattooed Lady” — a favorite song of mine ever since … Continue reading

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Just For Fun! A Video Compilation of ‘Every Alfred Hitchcock Cameo’

Just for Fun! A Compilation of Every Alfred Hitchcock Cameo… A Big Thank You to @alexisbaseball  who shared this with us on Twitter today… As we all know, master-of-suspense Alfred Hitchcock also had a ‘fun’ side — treating us to ‘ever-so-brief-can-you-spot-him’ … Continue reading

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Just for Fun: Laurel and Hardy Dancing to Santana

Laurel and Hardy Dancing to Santana I have to admit I’m not typically a fan of mixing the old and the new, but I found this video quite charming and fun; it certainly put a smile on my face… And … Continue reading

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John Wayne: The Life and the Legend — Book Giveaway Starts Tomorrow!

JOHN WAYNE: THE LIFE AND LEGEND Book Giveaway starts tomorrow! During the month of April, Classic Movie Hub will be giving away copies of the latest biography from acclaimed author Scott Eyman — John Wayne: The Life and Legend, courtesy of Simon & Schuster. … Continue reading

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Sneak Peek: A Life of Barbara Stanwyck Steel-True 1907-1940

Complicated, Dark, Sexy with a Kick – Sneak Peek Video of New Barbara Stanwyck Biography with Author Victoria Wilson… CMH is happy to post this ‘sneak peek’ video of author Victoria Wilson speaking about  A Life of Barbara Stanwyck: Steel-True … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Morgan Wallace

Born July 26, 1881 Morgan Wallace! Morgan Wallace appeared in over 120 film roles, many uncredited, and is perhaps best known for his role as Mr. Fitchmueller in the ‘kumquat scene’ from the W.C. Fields’ comedy, It’s a Gift! Morgan … Continue reading

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Just for Fun: the Inimitable Carmen Miranda?

Just for Fun: the Fabulous Carmen Miranda, and then some… Carmen Miranda ….. Well, they do say that Imitation is the Best form of Flattery! Jerry Lewis imitating Carmen Miranda in Scared Stiff (1953 George Marshall director) Bugs Bunny as Carmen … Continue reading

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Just for Fun: Lydia the Tattooed Lady

Just for fun!  “Ah Lydia, she was the most gloooorious creature under the sun!” I remember loving this clip ever since I was a little kid… just one of many magical musical moments from the Marx Brothers… Groucho Marx singing … Continue reading

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Five Fun Classic Movie Dances on Roller Skates: Charles Chaplin, Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, Donald O’Connor, Gene Kelly and Barbra Streisand

Just for Fun: 1936:  Charlie Chaplin, marvelous — poetic and funny — on roller skates in Modern Times, with Paulette Goddard (1936, Charles Chaplin director) ….. 1937:  Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers skating to “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” in … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Irving Berlin

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Songwriting Legend, Irving Berlin, born May 11 in 1888! George Gershwin once said that Irving Berlin was “the greatest songwriter that has ever lived”.  That is no small compliment!!!  And how could I possible argue … Continue reading

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