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Born September 6, 1879 Max Schreck! One word: Nosferatu!!! Is this your wife? What a lovely throat. -Max Schreck as Graf Orlok in Nosferatu ….. Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub Share this:ShareFacebookDiggRedditStumbleUponEmailPrint read more

Born September 5, 1882, Harry Myers! Harry Myers appeared in over 275 roles (some uncredited) — and is probably best remembered as the Eccentric Millionaire in Charlie Chaplin‘s City Lights! The Tramp (Charlie Chaplin): Be careful how you’re driving. Eccentric Millionaire (Harry M read more

Born September 4, 1919, Actor Howard Morris! Howard Morris appeared in over 120 film & TV roles, including Mr. Elmer Kelp in The Nutty Professor (1963), Julius in 40 Pounds of Trouble (1962) & of course — most famously — as ‘mountain man’ Ernest T Bass on The Andy Gri read more

Born September 2, 1929, Victor Spinetti! Yes, I admit I have a soft spot in my heart for The Beatles! And with that being said, here’s a mini ‘celebration’ of the hilarious (and quite melodramatic!) Victor Spinetti in two of my favorite Beatles’ movies… T.V. Director: I read more

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Fred MacMurray, born on August 29, 1908!  Fred MacMurray is remembered mostly as the affable, good-natured father figure in the lexicon of  Classic Hollywood. So clean-cut, so moralistic – one can almost say that he was something of a ‘Miste read more

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Ingrid Bergman, born on August 29, 1915. Ingrid Bergman was not a Classic Hollywood star. No. To call her that would be limiting to her sphere of influence known as the globe.  Bergman was an International Star, a globetrotting, world-weary actress whos read more

  Born August 27, 1899, Character Actor Byron Foulger! Foulger appeared in over 465 roles on film and TV — from storekeepers and hotel clerks to morticians and confidence men. He was equally adept at playing humble, as well as, shady characters. My favorite Byron Foulger role??? Train con read more

Born August 27, 1887, Character Actor James Finlayson! Over 240 roles and the GREAT Comic Foil to Laurel & Hardy! Known for the double-take-&-squint, the one-eyed stare… and the ORIGINAL “D’oh” !!! “And the next time, I want my payment without any detour! Huh, read more

Born August 27, 1884, Actor Harry Antrim! Appeared in over 90 roles, including Mr. Abeel in The Heiress, Lloyd Crowley in Teacher’s Pet, and my favorite — Mr. R.H. Macy in Miracle on 34th Street! Is it true that you’re the owner of one of the biggest department stores in NYC? -Joh read more

Born August 24, 1870, Charles Sellon! Appeared in over 100 roles but I love him BEST as Mr Muckle in WC Fields‘ It’s a Gift (Norman Z. McLeod). “Open the door for Mr Muckle!” Poor WC! ….. Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub Share this:ShareFacebookDiggRedditStumbleUpo read more

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Gene Kelly, born on August 23, 1912! As mentioned before with James Cagney, a prerequisite for stardom in classic Hollywood cinema was to hold the moniker triple threat. But what about a quadruple threat? Someone who can sing, dance, act, and direct? Su read more

Where Is He Now? After being relatively quiet for most of the 90′s, Finney entered 2000 with a bang in the Steven Soderbergh directed film Erin Brockovich. Playing the role of Ed Masry, Finney would win several Critics Awards for Best Supporting Actor while also gathering nominations for an Ac read more

Born August 22, 1890, Character Actor Cecil Kellaway! Hollywood’s favorite Leprechaun, Cecil Kellaway, just happened to be Santa Claus’ (Edmund Gwenn‘s) cousin! But on a more serious note: Kellaway played 140+ roles, many times as wise or mischievous characters. He was nominated read more

Nominated for five Academy Awards, Albert Finney was born May 9, 1936 to Alice Hobson and Albert Finney, Sr. in Salford, Greater Manchester. Finney received his education at Tootal Drive Primary School, Salford Grammar School and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After he graduated the Royal Academ read more

Born August 21, 1924, Character Actor Jack Weston! Weston appeared in over 100 roles — from bungling friends to terrifying villains. My personal favorite: Cactus Flower (I think I know his dialog by heart!), but there are so many other great ones too, including Wait Until Dark and Please Don&# read more

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Shelley Winters, born on August 18, 1920! Some actors make a career by playing it safe. They find a niche; make it work, and stick with it. It’s a respectable, perfectly stable way of making a living in Hollywood. Shelley Winters, however, wasn’t into read more

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Maureen O’Hara, born today on August 17th in 1920! Where do I even begin? There are just so many thoroughly enjoyable Maureen O’Hara films! Whether it’s a western, a pirate movie or a family flick, Maureen O’Hara will never disappoint!  read more

Against All Flags starring Maureen O’Hara, Errol Flynn & Anthony Quinn — in its entirety on YouTube! What a gem! Found the ENTIRE version of Against All Flags (director George Sherman) on YouTube. Apparently it’s in the Pub Domain — Lucky Us!  Such a treat! ….. Ann read more

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Mae West, born on August 17, 1893! For May West’s birthday, I would like to offer something different than my usual celebration of life. For West’s birthday, I would like to offer the celebration of critique. I hope you’re not too angry at me. ….. read more

Born August 16, 1910, Actress Mae Clarke! Grapefruit anyone??? All kidding aside, actress Mae Clarke appeared in over 115 roles. She is probably best remembered as Henry Frankenstein’s (Colin Clive’s) fiancee, Elizabeth, in the 1931 classic, Frankenstein, and as poor Kitty, who unfortu read more