Monthly Archives: June 2013

Marilyn Monroe & Jane Russell setting Handprints in ‘stone’

  Just for Fun: Then and Now… Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell setting their handprints in ‘stone’ at Grauman’s Chinese Theater on June 26, 1953 during Imprint Ceremony #104 ….. And the imprints now (photo taken at the TCM Film … Continue reading

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Beyond Casablanca: Exclusive Interview with Author Jennifer Garlen

Beyond Casablanca Exclusive Interview with Jennifer Garlen… Well, it’s been over a month now since our Beyond Casablanca: 100 Classic Movies Worth Watching Book Giveaway — and since I keep referring back to the book for ideas on what classic … Continue reading

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Screen Queens: Bette Davis

  Bette Davis: Queen of Strength Bette Davis was strong, stubborn and fiercely independent. For this, she will forever be a beloved Gay Icon. Bette Davis at her sassy best in All About Eve (1950, Joseph. L. Mankiewicz) Bette Davis … Continue reading

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Mark Thackeray: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Mark Thackeray — in To Sir with Love, played by Sidney Poitier As an unemployed engineer looking for work, Mark Thackeray takes a temporary position as a teacher in the tough East End of London. Thackeray’s students come from disruptive … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Mary Wickes

  Born June 13, 1910 Character Actress Mary Wickes! Character Actress Mary Wickes appeared in over 130 roles, playing lots of busybodies, nurses, housekeepers and nuns. Some of my favorite Mary Wickes roles? Well there’s lots, but for a start: … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Film Pioneer Lois Weber

Born June 13, 1879 Film Pioneer Lois Weber! Lois Weber was the first American woman director of note, directing over 135 films between 1911 and 1934. She pioneered split screen technique in 1913 , was the first woman director to … Continue reading

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Screen Queen: Marlene Dietrich

  Marlene Dietrich: Queen of Drag Marlene Dietrich is a woman of many titles. International movie star, cabaret artist extraordinaire, Allied power’s most valuable cheerleader and, of course, gay icon. No-one pulls off a suit quite like Marlene Dietrich. Considering … Continue reading

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Just for Fun: Lydia the Tattooed Lady

Just for fun!  “Ah Lydia, she was the most gloooorious creature under the sun!” I remember loving this clip ever since I was a little kid… just one of many magical musical moments from the Marx Brothers… Groucho Marx singing … Continue reading

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Screen Queens: Mae West

  Mae West: Queen of Sass Mae West, owner of her sexuality (and plenty others) It should come as no surprise to anyone that Mae West became a staple in the gay community. While coming into her own as a … Continue reading

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Norma Rae: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Norma Rae, played by Sally Field (Academy Award for Best Actress) When I think of Norma Rae, I think of the incredibly powerful scene where she stands up on her work table at the cotton mill and holds up a … Continue reading

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