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Today is the 108th anniversary of the birth of Jessie Matthews, one of Britain’s greatest screen stars. Jessie is incredibly under-appreciated, even by devoted classic film fans, so I’ve decided to pay tribute to her today in hopes to bring more attention to her spectacular films. This t read more

And no, we're not talking about Carole Lombard facing Clark Gable on the courts (and usually beating him). Rather, this concerns an upcoming HBO movie about an event that transfixed a nation back in the day -- featuring two players who both had ties to Lombard. In fact, there's a good chance Carole read more

And no, we're not talking about Carole Lombard facing Clark Gable on the courts (and usually beating him). Rather, this concerns an upcoming HBO movie about an event that transfixed a nation back in the day -- featuring two players who both had ties to Lombard. In fact, there's a good chance Carole read more

Yeah, I'm A Freak: Or Here's the List of Recent Films I Want to Catch Up Please visit They Shoot Pictures Don't They? One of my many obsessions is to complete lists. And another of my obsessive behavior is to collect everything. Going to a thrift shop near my day job has been a near religious exp read more

Carole Lombard and Cesar Romero engage in a romantic scene from Universal's 1936 comedy "Love Before Breakfast." And Lombard's enduring appeal as one of the 1930s' most popular stars has been certified, thanks to Heritage Auctions of Dallas, which is having its latest Movie Poster Signature Auction read more

Carole Lombard and Cesar Romero engage in a romantic scene from Universal's 1936 comedy "Love Before Breakfast." And Lombard's enduring appeal as one of the 1930s' most popular stars has been certified, thanks to Heritage Auctions of Dallas, which is having its latest Movie Poster Signature Auction read more

Beverly Howard Griffith, Motion Picture Studio Annual, 1916 Beverly Beginnings: Beverly Howard Griffith was born on September 27, 1887 in Butler, Georgia, to Benjamin Howard “Howdy” Griffith and Mary Burke Butt. Butler is located some one-hundred miles south of Atlanta, and is the county seat of read more

Beverly Howard Griffith, Motion Picture Studio Annual, 1916 Beverly Beginnings: Beverly Howard Griffith was born on September 27, 1887 in Butler, Georgia, to Benjamin Howard “Howdy” Griffith and Mary Burke Butt. Butler is located some one-hundred miles south of Atlanta, and is the county seat of read more

Beverly Howard Griffith, Motion Picture Studio Annual, 1916 Beverly Beginnings: Beverly Howard Griffith was born on September 27, 1887 in Butler, Georgia, to Benjamin Howard “Howdy” Griffith and Mary Burke Butt. Butler is located some one-hundred miles south of Atlanta, and is the county seat of read more

Mar 8 Posted by aaronwest Even if Renoir’s A Day in the Country is barely over 40-minutes long, was unfinished and lost for 10 years before being edited for release, it is still one of the quintessential representations of 1930s French Poetic Realism. The setting out in the country and the focus read more

Mar 8 Posted by aaronwest Even if Renoir’s A Day in the Country is barely over 40-minutes long, was unfinished and lost for 10 years before being edited for release, it is still one of the quintessential representations of 1930s French Poetic Realism. The setting out in the country and the focus read more

Even though some viewers may not know his name, Felix Bressart is a face that many will recognize whose performances were unmistakably unique. Each and every one of them were genuine, humorous and heartfelt. We feel a particular fondness for this beloved actor because he reminds us so much of our la read more

Even though some viewers may not know his name, Felix Bressart is a face that many will recognize. His performances were unmistakably unique and each and every one of them was genuine, humorous and heartfelt. We feel a particular fondness for this beloved actor because he reminds us so much of our l read more

Mar 8 Posted by aaronwest Even if Renoir’s A Day in the Country is barely over 40-minutes long, was unfinished and lost for 10 years before being edited for release, it is still one of the quintessential representations of 1930s French Poetic Realism. The setting out in the country and the focus read more

Even though some viewers may not know his name, Felix Bressart is a face that many will recognize. His performances were unmistakably unique and each and every one of them was genuine, humorous and heartfelt. We feel a particular fondness for this beloved actor because he reminds us so much of our l read more

Virginia Lea Gregg was born March 6, 1916 to Edward Gregg and Dewey Todd, in Harrisburg, Illinois. Her family moved to California when Ms. Gregg was but eleven; first to Long Beach in 1927 and then to Pasadena in 1929. At Pasadena City College she majored in dramatics. Beginning in 1934 (she was e read more

Virginia Lea Gregg was born March 6, 1916 to Edward Gregg and Dewey Todd, in Harrisburg, Illinois. Her family moved to California when Ms. Gregg was but eleven; first to Long Beach in 1927 and then to Pasadena in 1929. At Pasadena City College she majored in dramatics. Beginning in 1934 (she was e read more

Virginia Lea Gregg was born March 6, 1916 to Edward Gregg and Dewey Todd, in Harrisburg, Illinois. Her family moved to California when Ms. Gregg was but eleven; first to Long Beach in 1927 and then to Pasadena in 1929. At Pasadena City College she majored in dramatics. Beginning in 1934 (she was e read more

Why are Carole Lombard and Norman Foster emulating Eskimos by rubbing noses in this promotional shot for 1931's "Up Pops the Devil"? I don't know the answer, either -- but it is cute and charming, and you can have this 8" x 10" reprint for $11 (five are available) by visiting http://www.ebay.com/itm read more

The electric chair sequence in Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) is one of the most famous scenes in old Hollywood films. Above, James Cagney (center left) walks the last mile with Pat O'Brien. We'll break down the scene -- and what makes it work -- below. The Key Players: Director Michael Curtiz an read more