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Donna Reed and Glenn Ford look at the telephone with apprehension and suspense.....who could be on the other end of the line? You'll just have to watch Ransom to find out. From the Archives is our latest series of posts where we share photos from the Silverbanks Pictures collection. Some of th read more

Donna Reed and Glenn Ford look at the telephone with apprehension and suspense.....who could be on the other end of the line? You'll just have to watch Ransom to find out. From the Archives is our latest series of posts where we share photos from the Silverbanks Pictures collection. Some of th read more

The Joker, Catwoman, The Riddler and Penguin....all joining forces to destroy members of the United Nations. Holy Quartet! Did four of the fiercest criminals to ever exist truly set aside their differences to unite and hatch this nefarious scheme? Yes....they...did, and the world is stricken with pa read more

The Joker, Catwoman, The Riddler and Penguin....all joining forces to destroy members of the United Nations. Holy Quartet! Did four of the fiercest criminals to ever exist truly set aside their differences to unite and hatch this nefarious scheme? Yes....they...did, and the world is stricken with pa read more

This screenshot is not only impossibly difficult because of its subject matter, but because it's unfocused! Alas, it was the best version of the film that we could find, so a little accordionist, a magnificent view, and lots of happy boys are the only clues you have to go on. Good luck! Don't know w read more

This screenshot is not only impossibly difficult because of its subject matter, but because it's unfocused! Alas, it was the best version of the film that we could find, so a little accordionist, a magnificent view, and lots of happy boys are the only clues you have to go on. Good luck! Don't know w read more

Astrid Lindgren's little freckled face imp, Pippi Longstocking, made an immediate impression on her readers when she appeared in "Pippi Långstrump" ( 1945 ), the first in a series of children's story books. Pippi is the embodiment of the mischievous elf hidden within every child. Parents read more

Astrid Lindgren's little freckled face imp, Pippi Longstocking, made an immediate impression on her readers when she appeared in "Pippi Långstrump" ( 1945 ), the first in a series of children's story books. Pippi is the embodiment of the mischievous elf hidden within every child. Parents read more

In the early 1950s, during a charity night performance for the Hollywood Episcopal Church, Jane Russell took the stage with three other women - Beryl Davis, Connie Haines, and Della Russell ( no relation to Jane ) - and performed the spiritual classic Do Lord. They were such a hit with the audience read more

In the early 1950s, during a charity night performance for the Hollywood Episcopal Church, Jane Russell took the stage with three other women - Beryl Davis, Connie Haines, and Della Russell ( no relation to Jane ) - and performed the spiritual classic Do Lord. They were such a hit with the audience read more

The conniving Mrs. Chevely ( Paulette Goddard ) discusses her terms of blackmail with Sir Roger Chiltern ( Hugh Williams ) at the Chiltern's annual ball in Alexander Korda's An Ideal Husband. What a sly one she is!  From the Archives is our latest series of posts where we share photos from the read more

The conniving Mrs. Chevely ( Paulette Goddard ) discusses her terms of blackmail with Sir Roger Chiltern ( Hugh Williams ) at the Chiltern's annual ball in Alexander Korda's An Ideal Husband. What a sly one she is!  From the Archives is our latest series of posts where we share photos from the read more

"I vaaahnt dat caaar!" When Baron von Bomburst wants something you can be sure he'll get it, for his minions will go to any length to satisfy the childish whims of their dictator, or else.....their heads would roll!  Baron von Bomburst is different than your usual villain because he doesn't l read more

"I vaaahnt dat caaar!" When Baron von Bomburst wants something you can be sure he'll get it, for his minions will go to any length to satisfy the childish whims of their dictator, or else.....their heads would roll!  Baron von Bomburst is different than your usual villain because he doesn't l read more

In celebration of National Classic Movie Day, Rick of the Classic Film and TV Cafe, is hosting The 5 Movies on an Island Blogathon, in which bloggers select their five favorite films that they would want with them on a deserted island.....one equipped with no other modern convenience other than a wo read more

In celebration of National Classic Movie Day, Rick of the Classic Film and TV Cafe, is hosting The 5 Movies on an Island Blogathon, in which bloggers select their five favorite films that they would want with them on a deserted island.....one equipped with no other modern convenience other than a wo read more

In 1940 appeared on screen one of my favorite of all film characters featured in comedy – the gangster goons - and for the next 15 years they would remain to get bumped, kicked, elbowed and knocked out by our bumbling comedian heroes. These were no modern Disney villains who trip over their o read more

In 1940, one of my favorite of all film characters featured in comedy appeared on screen for the first time - the gangster goons - and for the next 15 years they would remain to get bumped, kicked, elbowed and knocked out by our bumbling comedian heroes. These were no modern Disney villains wh read more

Before Van Williams donned the mask and black coat to anonymously fight crime in The Green Hornet ( 1966 ), he sported bathing trunks and brawny muscles on a daily basis to instruct both men and women in the aquatic art of skin diving. Unbeknownst to many, this hunky hero of television fame was a pr read more

Before Van Williams donned the mask and black coat to anonymously fight crime in The Green Hornet ( 1966 ), he sported bathing trunks and brawny muscles on a daily basis to instruct both men and women in the aquatic art of skin diving. Unbeknownst to many, this hunky hero of television fame was a pr read more