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Old Hollywood Book Reviews: The Lives and Loves of Daisy and Violet Hilton
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on Mar 26, 2012
I read a lot of Hollywood biographies and non-fiction stories and figured the blog might be a great forum for me to review said books. I was inspired by Rianna, creator and writer over at the excellent film blog Frankly, My Dear who did a book review on Carole Lombard. For Christmas I got the book, read more
Cinema Connection--Old Hollywood and Art Deco Style Stand Out at 2012 Oscars
GlamAmor Posted by on Feb 27, 2012
Is this 2012...or the 1930s? It's certainly hard to tell just by looking at the cast of The Artist (above) as they accepted their well-deserved Academy Award for Best Picture. It was a great moment and you can see how they embody the modern version of Art Deco style that their movie has ins read more
Celebrate the Oscar Style of the 1939 Academy Awards--Hooray for Hollywood!
GlamAmor Posted by on Feb 26, 2012
Today is the 84th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles! It is a day when the entire world turns its eyes to the place that I've called home for nearly 20 years. I could think of no better way to celebrate the day than to share the 1939 Oscar ceremony with you. Why 1939? As cl read more
What Price Hollywood? (1932).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Feb 26, 2012
What Price Hollywood?(1932). Drama directed by George Cukor. The screenplay by Gene Fowler, Rowland Brown, Ben Markson, and Jane Murfin is based on a story by Adela Rogers St. Johns. Cast: Constance Bennett, Lowell Sherman, Neil Hamilton, Gregory Ratoff, Brooks Benedict, Louise Beavers.
While wor read more
Hollywood photography...New York style
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Feb 24, 2012
Not all of what we call "classic Hollywood" was made in Hollywood; heck, a good deal of it didn't come from southern California. Paramount had a flourishing New York presence for much of the '20s and a little into the '30s until tottering studio finances forced it to sell its complex in Astoria, Que read more
Just Shy of Respect: The Hollywood Life and Death of Alan Ladd
Where Danger Lives Posted by Mark on Feb 16, 2012
Most people believe Alan Ladd
committed suicide, but the details surrounding his death are so convoluted no
one can be sure what really happened. History is often guilty of erring on the
side of sensationalism — but in Ladd’s case suicide is the logical
assumption. In 1962 he was fo read more
When Movie Stars Mate: A Valentines Day Hollywood Hug
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Feb 8, 2012
Twinkle twinkle Movie Star. Your way of love might seem bizarre.But who can know how just one glanceCan start a movie star romance?♥ Some romances cannot be denied! ♥
The Look of Hollywood LoveSome romances don't endure forever, but they sure were fun while they lasted.
Mary read more
90 years since the murder that haunts Hollywood
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Feb 2, 2012
Jane Alice Peters, the future Carole Lombard, hadn't yet reached her teens when she appeared with Monte Blue in the long-lost film "A Perfect Crime" in early 1921. (Note a copy of the Saturday Evening Post on the floor; the film was based on a story that ran in the magazine. Was it early product pla read more
The Hollywood Revue Turns 2!
Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on Feb 1, 2012
Today marks my second blogaversary! My second year of blogging was even better than my first. Over the past year, I’ve had a wonderful time with events like Blogging Under the Stars, 30 Days of Pre-Codes, hosting the Fashion in Film blogathon, and participating in blogathons like the Loving read more
Harlow in Hollywood: The Blonde Bombshell in the Glamour Capital 1928-1937
Sittin' on a Backyard Fence Posted by Jill Blake on Jan 31, 2012
Jean Harlow epitomizes the essence of old Hollywood glamour and stardom. Although she died young, she has an immortal presence that has lasted for over 70 years. Perhaps it’s because we never saw her grow old. Her youthfulness, beauty, and sexuality are all perfectly preserved as if she were read more
In February, Slide those Hollywood fan mags
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jan 28, 2012
At times, we've discussed how the motion picture fan magazines of the 1930s played a major role in not only the career of Carole Lombard (shown on the cover of the July 1933 New Movie magazine), but just about every actor of note in the industry. Such magazines were incredibly pervasive during this read more
Myrna Loy: The Only Good Girl in Hollywood
Sittin' on a Backyard Fence Posted by Jill Blake on Jan 11, 2012
I have never heard anyone speak harshly of Myrna Loy. In fact, just the mere mention of her name elicits such a positive response it is hard not to crack a smile. My first encounter with Myrna’s films was her work with Cary Grant in The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer and Mr. Blandings Builds His read more
Hollywood Sword Master Bob Anderson Dies
ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on Jan 3, 2012
Bob Anderson, a former Olympic fencer (representing Great Britain in 1952) and Hollywood sword master, has died at the age of 89; he passed away on January 1, 2012. Read the rest at Filmoria … read more
GlamAmor-ous Holiday Moments--Christmas in Hollywood 1939
GlamAmor Posted by on Dec 20, 2011
How amazing does Hollywood Boulevard look in this photograph from Christmas 1939? With all the crowds lined up along the street, it seems like the whole city is here to see the parade and celebrate. One of my favorite historic landmarks, the Roosevelt Hotel, can be seen in read more
Centennial of a Hollywood rebel
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Dec 12, 2011
In the past, we've noted Carole Lombard's feminist philosophy (http://carole-and-co.livejournal.com/157005.html), but she was hardly the only outspoken actress of her time. Myrna Loy often publicly favored better roles for blacks and other minorities, and later in life helped fight for better housin read more
Out & About--A Model Television Debut on NBC's ACCESS HOLLYWOOD LIVE
GlamAmor Posted by on Dec 8, 2011
Early in the morning yesterday, I traveled to Burbank to model for a segment on Access Hollywood Live and make my official television debut. It was an incredible experience that was thanks to the invitation of stylist colleague Sydne Summer, who often works with the Style Network. Her ch read more
STAR OF THE MONTH ANALYSIS: Bipolar Disorder in Classic Hollywood
Backlots Posted by Lara on Nov 20, 2011
After the difficult birth of her first child in 1943, Gene Tierney began showing some serious signs of mental instability. She ultimately spent a good part of her adult life in and out of mental institutions, struggling with what we would now term bipolar disorder (then known as “manic depres read more
Elkin goes to war and Hollywood
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Nov 11, 2011
Fred Norman, 19, in 1943 when he enlisted. I met one of the last Americans to see Churchill, Stalin and Truman together and who also has met several Hollywood stars. On Wednesday, I was excited about the interview and wore a skirt and turtleneck rather than my usual outfit of read more
The most beautiful woman in Hollywood: Hedy Lamarr book review
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Nov 9, 2011
Hedy Lamarr-The most beautiful face on screen Dubbed “The Most Beautiful Woman in Films” in the 1940s, actress, art connoisseur and inventor of radio guided torpedoes during World War 2, Hedy Lamarr has an impressive resume. However, writing a book is not one of them. Lamarr’s autobiography “Ecstas read more
Actress Beauty tip #18: The Hollywood figure
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Nov 1, 2011
This is the eighteenth installment of the monthly classic actress beauty tips that I have read about and tested. Barbara Stanwyck in "The Lady Eve" showing off the ideal 1940s figure. Back in May I did a post about Jean Harlow weight loss in honor of swim suit season. Now that we are get read more