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A 'Supernatural' thing of beauty
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jan 17, 2015
That look on Carole Lombard's face as her character prepares to take part in a seance perfectly conveys her feelings about "Supernatural," a Paramount programmer released in the spring of 1933 -- it's so much horror hokum, and she knows it. Nevertheless, Lombard gives it her all despite her disdain read more
Sonja Henie - A Cutting Edge Millionaire
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Jan 17, 2015
Sonja Henie, the dimple-faced Norwegian skating sensation of the 1930s, shot to stardom when she appeared in her first motion picture for 20th Century Fox - One in a Million - in 1936. In less than a year she became the eighth most popular actress at the box office, but according to a Motion Pi read more
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jan 16, 2015
It’s a Wonderful Life Directed by Frank Capra Written by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, and Frank Capra from a story by Philip van Doren 1946/USA Liberty Films Repeat viewing/Netflix rental What to say about a beloved classic that one has seen umpteen times? Frank Capra and James Stewar read more
Commemorating a fateful trip via Twitter
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jan 15, 2015
It was 73 years ago today that Carole Lombard fulfilled her patriotic duty as an American citizen by leading the nation's first war bond rally in Indianapolis, the capital of her native state of Indiana. It also would be the final full day of her life. Now, that pivotal journey is being commemorated read more
So you say you want a Lombard autograph?
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jan 14, 2015
It admittedly isn't in optimal condition, but if you've always dreamed of owning a photo autographed by Carole Lombard, you now have your chance. Here's the pic in full (including borders), measuring approximately 5 1/4" by 7 1/16":It features Carole's signature, in her preferred green ink:The selle read more
A happy ending in South Pasadena?
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jan 13, 2015
Jack Albin took this photo of Carole Lombard in September 1937, awaiting Clark Gable to finish his rehearsal of "Cimarron" on "Lux Radio Theater." (I initially was informed this pic was from 1939, but a check of the covers of Screen Book and Hollywood, featuring Barbara Stanwyck and Dorothy Lamour r read more
UPDATE: 5 Tips to Be a TCM “Fan Favorites” Programmer
Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on Jan 12, 2015
Updated 1/13/15 with additional info from TCM spokesperson How many times have you watched a celebrity guest programmer chat with Robert Osborne or Ben Mankiewicz on Turner Classic Movies and thought, “I could do that!” Well, here’s your chance. TCM announced today that they’ read more
Vintage Video–A Gem of a Store
The Old Movie House Posted by Tom on Jan 12, 2015
I had the most enjoyable time in a video store the other day, and I’d like to share my experience with you. The Hunt Begins I had a birthday recently and was given some money as a present. There was a medical crisis in my family at the same time so acquiring DVDs took a back seat for a t read more
5 Tips to Be a TCM “Fan Favorites” Programmer
Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on Jan 12, 2015
How many times have you watched a celebrity guest programmer chat with Robert Osborne or Ben Mankiewicz on Turner Classic Movies and thought, “I could do that!” Well, here’s your chance. TCM announced today that they’re seeking viewers to introduce their favorite films on-air read more
DVD Spotlight: Stingray--Submarines, Marionettes, and a Love Triangle
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Jan 11, 2015
Imagine a science fiction TV series about an organization called the World Aquanaut Security Patrol (WASP), which battles underwater threats from its West Coast headquarters in the year 2065. Commander Samuel Shore, who travels via a "hoverchair" due to paralysis, runs WASP with assistance from his read more
A scrapbook look at Lombard
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jan 11, 2015
I've previously noted that while my mother was a Carole Lombard fan in her youth, she wasn't her favorite film star. That honor went to Ruby Keeler, the winsome star of 1930s Warners musicals whose enthusiasm and likability often eclipsed her talent.Anyway, during mom's early teenage years, about 19 read more
A New Dawn – 1946
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jan 10, 2015
Post-war movie production began to click into full gear. In movie news, the Cannes Film Festival debuted in France on the French Riviera. Billy Wilder’s The Lost Weekend (1945) was the first Best Picture Oscar-winning film to also win Cannes’ top prize (known now as the Golden Palm or read more
Did You Know There Was Actually A Six Million Dollar Man Theme Song? Neither Did I
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Jan 8, 2015
So I just happened to be at Target yesterday, and I ran across a 6-DVD set of the first season of The Six Million Dollar Man which also includes the first three made for TV movies and was selling for ten bucks. Naturally, that was the kind of thing that I wasn’t going to pass up. And, since I read more
In which I take a break
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Jan 8, 2015
By Fritzi Kramer on January 8, 2015 in Blog, News Hi everyone. I have been having some technical difficulties with the site over the last few days and am going to have to deal with them. At the same time, I received some rather curt communication from readers who mistake me for a utility company. ( read more
More of Lombard's life story, plus a Garbo bonus
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jan 8, 2015
Yesterday, we ran the first of a two-part Carole Lombard life story from fan magazine writer (and friend) Elizabeth Wilson in the October 1935 issue of Screenland, more or less focusing on the current Carole. In the November issue, Wilson goes into the past tense regarding Lombard, and while few thi read more
Forgotten Classic: DuBarry was a Lady (1943)
Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on Jan 7, 2015
Late one night, about five years ago, I couldn’t fall
asleep. My stomach was making me feel nauseous and sleep just wasn’t happening.
I walked into the living room where I knew my mom was and complained to her,
hoping her magical mom powers would make it all better…and they actuall read more
A Small Update and Clara Bow Scandal
Smitten Kitten Vintage Posted by Rhonda0731 on Jan 7, 2015
It has been two days since my last post, and I felt it was time for a new one. This is more of an update on this blog and I have some exciting news to share. I signed up for my first ever blogathon!! I am really excited about it. It is being hosted by three classic movie bloggers whom I have been fo read more
A Showcase for Garfield, Neal, and Hernandez: The Breaking Point (1950)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jan 7, 2015
The Breaking Point is tense from its first scene, with fishing boat captain Harry (John Garfield) arriving on dock to find that his credit is no longer good enough for the gas he needs for his next trip. Money troubles mean he can’t feed his wife and kids, can’t pay his partner, Wesley (Juano Herna read more
A Showcase for Garfield, Neal, and Hernandez: The Breaking Point (1950)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jan 7, 2015
The Breaking Point is tense from its first scene, with fishing boat captain Harry (John Garfield) arriving on dock to find that his credit is no longer good enough for the gas he needs for his next trip. Money troubles mean he can’t feed his wife and kids, can’t pay his partner, Wesley (Juano Herna read more
A Shorts Story: Each Dawn I Crow
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Jan 6, 2015
Each Dawn I Crow is a 1949 cartoon from Warner Brothers. It features an hysterical John Rooster trying to avoid being Sunday supper for the dim-witted, but determined. Elmer Fudd. The title was taken from James Cagney-Georg read more