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Thomas Mitchell defines WHAT A CHARACTER!
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 17, 2014
If there’s a name synonymous with versatility in acting that name is Thomas Mitchell. Equally adept at comedy and drama, Mitchell made memorable appearances in some of the greatest movies of the golden age. He was Gerald O’Hara in Victor Fleming’s GONE WITH THE WIND, Doc Boone read more
WHAT A CHARACTER! ANN DVORAK and the road less traveled
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Nov 17, 2014
This is my entry in the What A Character Blogathon hosted by Paula at Paula's Cinema Club, Kellee at Outspoken and Freckled and Aurora at Once Upon a Screen. Check out their sites for more fabulous film characters.
I admit to being an Ann Dvorak freak and have written about her often. Ho read more
The Four Feathers (1929) A Silent Film Review
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Nov 16, 2014
By Fritzi Kramer on November 16, 2014 in Blog, Feature, Silent Movie Review, Silents vs Talkies The oft-filmed tale of an Englishman who is branded a coward and spends the rest of the film proving that he most assuredly is not. This version (released at the height of the sound transition) was one o read more
What a Character! Ann Doran and Lurene Tuttle
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 15, 2014
This is a special guest post by Theresa Brown ◊ As I scroll down the names of the participants in this third annual “WHAT A CHARACTER!” blogathon, I feared my picks would get lost in the shuffle of greats. But when I pounced on Aurora (I mean, politely asked her) if I could participate in one read more
Silent Movie Time Capsule: In 1906, this was a Mafia movie
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Nov 14, 2014
By Fritzi Kramer on November 14, 2014 in Video Alright, so they are not exactly the most intimidating mob on the block. I mean, their threatening note looks like something a seven-year old boy would come up with and I consider that insulting to the boys. In any case, in 1906, there were concerns ab read more
Clyde E. Hopkins, a Heaping Helping of Hollywood Histrionics, Sans the Hokum
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Nov 13, 2014
Clyde Emory Hopkins Clyde Emory Hopkins was a man of medium height, of a slender build, light-brown eyes, and by the time he arrived on the celluloid scene his black hair was already receding slightly. Hopkins is another actor whose beginning is not easy to trace; he began on stage,[1] but in read more
Clyde E. Hopkins, a Heaping Helping of Hollywood Histrionics, Sans the Hokum
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Nov 13, 2014
Clyde Emory Hopkins Clyde Emory Hopkins was a man of medium height, of a slender build, light-brown eyes, and by the time he arrived on the celluloid scene his black hair was already receding slightly. Hopkins is another actor whose beginning is not easy to trace; he began on stage,[1] but in read more
Clyde E. Hopkins, a Heaping Helping of Hollywood Histrionics, Sans the Hokum
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Nov 13, 2014
Clyde Emory Hopkins Clyde Emory Hopkins was a man of medium height, of a slender build, light-brown eyes, and by the time he arrived on the celluloid scene his black hair was already receding slightly. Hopkins is another actor whose beginning is not easy to trace; he began on stage,[1] but in read more
Disney’s Tangled: Better as a Silent Film?
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Nov 11, 2014
This post is part of the The Fairy Tale Blogathon hosted by Movies Silently. Check out the other entries! I was hesitant to give Tangled a chance. I’ve always been bored by Rapunzel, who had little to recommend her but strong hair. Sure, she had beauty—yawn—and a pretty voice (What heroine doesn’t read more
A Restoration to Revive a Revolution: Shirley Clarke, A Portrait of Jason (1967) and Ornette: Made in America (1985)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Nov 11, 2014
With two new releases on DVD and Blu-ray, Milestone Film continues its restoration of the work of filmmaker Shirley Clarke.
The documentary films each feature a mesmerizing character, one whose life is a triumph, the other a tragedy, though both have known their share of highs and lows. A Portrait read more
Disney’s Tangled: Better as a Silent Film?
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Nov 11, 2014
This post is part of the The Fairy Tale Blogathon hosted by Movies Silently. Check out the other entries! I was hesitant to give Tangled a chance. I’ve always been bored by Rapunzel, who had little to recommend her but strong hair. Sure, she had beauty—yawn—and a pretty voice (What heroine doesn’t read more
A Thief in the Dark, Stolen by a Thief in the Night… Time?
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Nov 10, 2014
A Thief in the Dark, a Fox Film Corp., mystery-circus-comedy-romance,[1] is another of that not too rare breed of “lost film (or “status unknown” at best),” and belongs to that ignominious sub-class of “late-silents-lost,” maybe better put: “out-of-sound, out-of-mind.” read more
A Thief in the Dark, Stolen by a Thief in the Night… Time?
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Nov 10, 2014
A Thief in the Dark, a Fox Film Corp., mystery-circus-comedy-romance,[1] is another of that not too rare breed of “lost film (or “status unknown” at best),” and belongs to that ignominious sub-class of “late-silents-lost,” maybe better put: “out-of-sound, out-of-mind.” read more
Forbidden Fruit (1921) A Silent Film Review
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Nov 10, 2014
By Fritzi Kramer on November 10, 2014 in Blog, Feature, Silent Movie Review A Cinderella-of-the-Tenements tale, Forbidden Fruit is also a decadent slice of the twenties, as viewed through the extravagant lens of Cecil B. DeMille. Lavish production values, crazy costumes and a surprisingly clear-hea read more
A Thief in the Dark, Stolen by a Thief in the Night… Time?
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Nov 10, 2014
A Thief in the Dark, a Fox Film Corp., mystery-circus-comedy-romance,[1] is another of that not too rare breed of “lost film (or “status unknown” at best),” and belongs to that ignominious sub-class of “late-silents-lost,” maybe better put: “out-of-sound, out-of-mind.” read more
Fairy Tales a la Looney Tunes / Merrie Melodies
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 9, 2014
Warner Bros. (WB) created its animation division, Looney Tunes in 1930 in response to Disney’s popular series Silly Symphonies. Soon, a second series titled Merrie Melodies was added to the WB animation arsenal, making the studio ready to break the mold. Well, almost – It was actually read more
A Good Cry-Off Camera Musicians Help Silent Film Actors Bring Tears
Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on Nov 9, 2014
Your Director tells you to Cry!
Musicians help silent film stars shed tears
Do you ever go to a movie for a good cry? In the earliest days of the movies 'tears were administered externally.'
Corinne Grant
weeps 1915
Many teardrops were manufactured in the studios with glycerine and Vaseli read more
Run Lola Run: A Snap Shot of Modern German Film
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 8, 2014
A YEAR OF SPECIAL ANNIVERSARIES
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Nov 8, 2014
2014 has been jam-packed with anniversaries significant to classic film lovers. The year has marked not only the on-screen centennial of Chaplin's "Little Tramp," but also the centenary birth dates of many silver (and Technicolor) screen luminaries including Alec Guinness, Hedy Lamarr, Ida Lupino, T read more