Monthly Archives: November 2022

Western RoundUp: Final Resting Places, Leading Ladies

Western RoundUp: Final Resting Places, Leading Ladies In my last Western RoundUp column I shared photographs of the final resting places of a number of Western sidekicks and supporting Western players. That column was focused on male actors, and this time around … Continue reading

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Silver Screen Standards: Destry Rides Again (1939)

Silver Screen Standards: Destry Rides Again (1939) The Western was new territory for leading man James Stewart in 1939, when he starred in director George Marshall’s star-studded, action-packed take on the oater, Destry Rides Again, but the film would usher … Continue reading

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Film Noir Review: Marlowe (1969)

“It would give me great pleasure to see you do something foolish.” The private detective struggled to find footing in the swinging sixties. The occupation, as far Hollywood was concerned, almost went extinct in the decade prior (save for a … Continue reading

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Silents are Golden: A Closer Look At – The Son of the Sheik (1926)

Silents are Golden: A Closer Look At – The Son of the Sheik (1926) After covering the iconic film The Sheik a couple months ago, I thought it’d be fitting to visit its equally iconic sequel. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading

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Monsters and Matinees: Beyond Lugosi – 9 Classic Film Actors who Played Dracula

9 Classic Film Actors who Played Dracula Say the name Dracula and who do you see? Most likely Bela Lugosi. The Hungarian actor remains the face of Bram Stoker’s iconic character even for some who have never seen him play … Continue reading

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Noir Nook: In Living Color Noirs

Noir Nook: In Living Color Noirs If there’s one thing that’s certain about film noir, it’s that it encompasses a lot of uncertainty. All noirs don’t have femmes fatales. They’re not all set in urban areas. They don’t all have … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Travels: Betty Compson

Classic Movie Travels: Betty Compson Betty Compson was born Eleanor Luicime Compson on March 19, 1897, in Beaver, Utah. Her parents were Virgil and Mary Compson. Her father worked as a mining engineer and gold prospector, in addition to owning … Continue reading

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Western RoundUp: Final Resting Places, Western Sidekicks & Supporting Actors

Final Resting Places, Western Sidekicks & Supporting Actors This month I’ll be sharing additional photos of the final resting places of several Western movie actors. My chief focus in this column is on some of the great Western sidekicks and … Continue reading

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