Monthly Archives: December 2025

Silents Are Golden: The Top 10 Hit Films of 1925

The Top 10 Hit Films of 1925 I’m happy to say that this is my 100th column for Classic Movie Hub! It’s hard to believe I’ve been a columnist here for several years now, covering this niche era that fascinates … Continue reading

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Monsters and Matinees: Join ‘Auntie Roo’ for holiday cheer – and fear

Join ‘Auntie Roo’ for holiday cheer – and fear Happy Holidays! It’s the most wonderful time of the year when family and friends gather, eat lots of food and exchange gifts that say “I care.” But not everyone is so … Continue reading

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Noir Nook: A Low-Budget Holiday

Noir Nook: A Low-Budget Holiday When my daughters were little, I bought them a tabletop talking holiday tree named Douglas Fir, who had big, blinking eyes and a mouth that moved when he talked or sang. And, as Douglas would … Continue reading

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Silver Screen Standards: The Adventuress as Anti-Hero in Baby Face (1933)

The Adventuress as Anti-Hero in Baby Face (1933) Despite the sweetness of its title, Baby Face (1933) packs a punch so spicy that it’s famous even among Pre-Code pictures for its frankness about transactional sexual relationships. The pre-release version of … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Travels: Vera Zorina

Classic Movie Travels Vera Zorina Vera Zorina was born Eva Brigitta Hartwig in Berlin, Germany, on January 2, 1917. Her parents, Fritz and Abigail “Billie” Hartwig were professional singers. Zorina grew up in the coastal town of Kristiansund, Norway, where … Continue reading

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