Monthly Archives: July 2013

Nick Charles: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Nick Charles in The Thin Man, as portrayed by William Powell In 2002, film critic Roger Ebert praised William Powell‘s performance in the 1934 classic The Thin Man, stating that Powell “is to dialogue as Fred Astaire is to dance. … Continue reading →

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AVA GARDNER Secret Conversations Qualifying Entry Task (Wk of July 15)

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

AVA GARDNER: The Secret Conversations — This Week’s Qualifying Entry Task: In order to qualify for this week’s Ava Gardner Book Giveaway, you must complete the following task by Friday, July 19 at 5PM EST (i.e. any time between now … Continue reading →

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Day One Recap: Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Well, I am thrilled to have kicked off Day One of the Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon! Thanks to everyone for making this such a wonderful event — so far!  For your viewing pleasure, I’ve listed all of today’s entries below — … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Duos in Classic Film: Groucho Marx and Margaret Dumont

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Groucho Marx and Margaret Dumont: Maybe not the most romantic Dynamic Duo in Classic Film — but certainly one of the funniest… I’ve been a huge fan of The Marx Brothers ever since I was a little kid (thanks to … Continue reading →

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Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations Enter-to-Win Trivia Question (Friday July 12)

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

  Okay, this is it!  Time for today’s Trivia Question (red font below) that will determine this week’s winner of Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations, courtesy of Simon & Schuster!  (remember, in order to win, you must have already pre-qualified … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Tod Browning

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born July 12, 1880 Director Tod Browning! Tod Browning directed over 60 films from 1915 through 1939, and is probably best known for directing Dracula (1931) and Freaks (1932), as well as his silent film collaborations with Lon Chaney. After … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Thomas Mitchell

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Character Actor Thomas Mitchell, born July 11, 1892! Veteran Character Actor Thomas Mitchell has appeared in such a wonderful array of iconic films — and has portrayed such a diverse palette of characters — … Continue reading →

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AVA GARDNER Secret Conversations Qualifying Entry Task (Wk of July 8)

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

AVA GARDNER: The Secret Conversations — This Week’s Qualifying Entry Task: In order to qualify for this week’s Ava Gardner Book Giveaway, you must complete the following task by Friday, July 12 at 5PM EST (i.e. any time between now … Continue reading →

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Schedule: DYNAMIC DUOS in Classic Film blogathon

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

They’re almost here.  The perilous, precarious and/or personable pairs. As the Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon, co-hosted with the fabulous Once Upon a Screen (@CitizenScreen) draws near, it’s time to share the planned schedule. I can hardly contain my excitement at the incredible … Continue reading →

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Just for Fun: the Inimitable Carmen Miranda?

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Just for Fun: the Fabulous Carmen Miranda, and then some… Carmen Miranda ….. Well, they do say that Imitation is the Best form of Flattery! Jerry Lewis imitating Carmen Miranda in Scared Stiff (1953 George Marshall director) Bugs Bunny as Carmen … Continue reading →

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