Monthly Archives: May 2018

Noir Nook: The Ends of Noir

Noir Nook: The Ends of Noir In my first several Noir Nook posts of this year, I focused on beginnings – how some of our favorite noir actors and actresses got their big breaks in Hollywood. This month, I’m looking … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Travels: Robert Young

Classic Movie Travels: Robert Young – Chicago, Seattle, Pasadena, Los Angeles Robert Young The 1950s were an era in which television flourished as a competitor to film. Audiences could welcome actors into their living rooms by merely turning on the … Continue reading

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Douglas Fairbanks: The Half Breed / The Good Bad Man DVD/Blu-Ray Giveaway

Douglas Fairbanks Double Feature DVD/Blu-Ray Giveaway Thanks to our fine friends at Kino Lorber, we have another cool giveaway this month…  This time, we’ll be giving away FIVE copies of a Douglas Fairbanks silent movie double feature: The Half Breed and The Good … Continue reading

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The Maze 3D Blu-Ray Giveaway (May-June9)

The Maze 3D Blu-Ray Giveaway It’s time for our next giveaway, courtesy of Kino Lorber. This time, we’ll be giving away FIVE copies of the 1953 horror classic The Maze in 3D on Blu-Ray, directed  by William Cameron Menzies… In order to … Continue reading

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Ziegfeld and His Follies Book Giveaway (May)

“Ziegfeld and His Follies: A Biography of Broadway’s Greatest Producer” Book Giveaway It’s time for our next book giveaway! CMH is happy to say that we will be giving away FIVE COPIES of  “Ziegfeld and His Follies: A Biography of Broadway’s Greatest … Continue reading

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Pre-Code Corner: “I Didn’t Know You With All Your Clothes On” – The Best of Pre-Code Warren William

“I Didn’t Know You With All Your Clothes On”: The Best of Pre-Code Warren William Warren William is so entrenched with the pre-Code period in my mind that it’s not surprising to learn that, aside from two appearances credited as Warren … Continue reading

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Looking at the Stars: Audie Murphy

“Nobody likes for his life to be disrupted. But when the country calls, they need you.” – Audie Murphy By the age of 19, Audie Murphy had won two Silver Stars and the Distinguished Service Cross. He won the Medal of … Continue reading

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Kino Lorber Springtime Blu-Ray/DVD Giveaway Promotion (May via Twitter)

Celebrating Springtime with Kino Lorber! DVD/Blu-Ray Giveaway, Winner’s Choice of 4 Classic Titles This month we’re celebrating Springtime courtesy of Kino Lorber! We are happy to say that we have TEN classic DVD or Blu-Rays to giveaway on Twitter this month, winners’ … Continue reading

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