Monthly Archives: September 2012

Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Deborah Kerr

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Deborah Kerr, Born September 30, 1921! Deborah Kerr is not what one would call a household name. If you were to ask most people under the age of 50 who she is, well, you’d … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Greer Garson

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Greer Garson, Born on September 29, 1904! Nominated for seven Academy Awards and winner of one, Greer Garson was an immensely popular Hollywood star in the late thirties to late forties. However – … Continue reading

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DVD Giveaway: Jack Lemmon America’s Everyman

Hollywood Collection DVD Giveaway Week Four: Jack Lemmon America’s Everyman We are wrapping up our month-long DVD giveaway this week with a DVD about one of my all-time favorite actors! CMH is giving away FIVE copies of the Hollywood Collection … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Mickey Rooney

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Mickey Rooney, born September 23, 1920! Even though it’s a cliche phrase, I’m going to say it anyway: What can possibly be said about Mickey Rooney that hasn’t already been said? The man … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Erich Von Stroheim

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Erich Von Stroheim, born September 22, 1885! To quote Sunset Blvd, “There were three young directors who showed promise in those days: D. W. Griffith, Cecil B. DeMille, and Max Von Mayerling.” If … Continue reading

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What a Character! Blogathon: Erik Rhodes and Alan Hale

Erik Rhodes and Alan Hale: Two of my Favorite Character Actors! I am so excited to be participating in my very first Blogathon! And what makes this even more special for me, is that this Blogathon celebrates Character Actors — … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Motorcycles: The Wild One (Guest Post)

Classic Movie Motorcycle Series: Marlon Brando, The Wild One Marlon Brando looks good on a motorcycle, really good.  But beyond Brando’s iconic bad-boy biker look and the exhilarating sounds of the roaring throttles, what’s appealing to me most about The Wild One … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Roddy McDowall

Born September 17, 1928, Roddy McDowall! Roddy McDowall started out as a Child Actor (i.e. How Green Was My Valley, My Friend Flicka, Lassie Come Home), and successfully moved on to some fabulous ‘adult’ roles including Midnight Lace, Inside Daisy … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Anne Bancroft

Happy Birthday to Classic Move Legend, Anne Bancroft, Born September 17, 1931! There are some quotes in film history that can’t help but conjure up an iconic image. “Toto, I think we’re not in Kansas anymore,” brings to mind the … Continue reading

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DVD Giveaway: Grace Kelly The American Princess

Hollywood Collection DVD Giveaway Week Three: Grace Kelly The American Princess For Week Three of this month-long promotion (courtesy of Janson Media) CMH is giving away FIVE copies of the Hollywood Collection DVD: Grace Kelly The American Princess! All you … Continue reading

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