Monthly Archives: February 2013

Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Thelma Ritter

Posted on February 14, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Thelma Ritter, born February 14th, 1902! Friendship is something most people strive for. Humans are naturally social, pack-like animals. We like to be in groups, we like to play on teams, and in … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Jack Lemmon

Posted on February 8, 2013 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Jack Lemmon, born February 8th, 1925! Some stars are created. They spend years perfectly crafting their screen images, refining everything from their manner of speech to the way they dress to the minutia of … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Ramon Novarro

Posted on February 6, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Ramon Novarro, born February 6th 1899! Ramon Novarro I often wonder to myself if any of my classic movie favorites would translate to modern film stardom. As much as I love people like Fred Astaire, … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Ida Lupino

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born February 4, 1918 Ida Lupino! Ida Lupino appeared in over 100 roles including They Drive by Night, The Sea Wolf, High Sierra, The Hard Way, Road House, On Dangerous Ground and Escape Me Never. In 1949 Lupino stepped behind … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Walter Catlett

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born February 4, 1889 Character Actor Walter Catlett! Character Actor Walter Catlett appeared in over 150 roles including Bringing Up Baby (the constable that locks everyone up in jail), Yankee Doodle Dandy (the distracted stage manager), Mr Deeds Goes to … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Ida Lupino

Posted on February 4, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Ida Lupino, born February 4th, 1918. To me, Ida Lupino is one of best female role models in the world of classic film. She had the gall of Katharine Hepburn, the independence of Bette Davis, … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor John Fiedler

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born February 3, 1925 Character Actor John Fiedler! Character Actor John Fiedler appeared in over 185 film, TV and voice roles — most notably in 12 Angry Men (Feature Film Debut as Juror #2), The Odd Couple (as Vinnie), True … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Victor Buono

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born February 3, 1938 Character Actor Victor Buono! Character Actor Victor Buono appeared in over 95 film and TV roles — most notably in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (Supporting Actor Nominee), Robin and the 7 Hoods, Hush Hush … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor S. Z. “Cuddles” Sakall

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born February 2, 1883 Character Actor S. Z. “Cuddles” Sakall! Character Actor S. Z. “Cuddles” Sakall appeared in over 100 films. He started his career in Hungarian and German silent films and early talkies, but is probably best remembered for … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Clark Gable

Posted on February 1, 2013 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Clark Gable, born February 1st, 1901! Clark Gable is the type of man you don’t want to bring home to mother. Not because she wouldn’t approve – how could she not approve of all … Continue reading →

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