Author Archives: Annmarie Gatti

The Barrymore Trilogy Blogathon: Lionel Barrymore in You Can’t Take It With You

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

“You can’t take it with you… So what good is it? As near as I can see, the only thing you can take with you is the love of your friends.”    Lionel Barrymore as Grandpa Vanderhoff ….. Anyone who knows … Continue reading →

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“Ziegfeld and His Follies: A Biography of Broadway’s Greatest Producer” – Exclusive Interview with Authors Cynthia and Sara Brideson

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

  “Ziegfeld and His Follies” CMH Exclusive Interview with Authors Cynthia & Sara Brideson  Cynthia and Sara Brideson’s latest book, “Ziegfeld and His Follies,” offers a comprehensive look at both the life and legacy of legendary impresario Florenz Ziegfeld. Meticulously … Continue reading →

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The “Forgotten Hollywood” Book Giveaway (July Facebook and Blog Contest)

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

The “Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History” and “Son of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History” Book Giveaway Qualifying Entry Task for Facebook/Blog Contest Okay, now it’s time for the Facebook/Blog version of our Forgotten Hollywood contest! This time we’ll be giving away ONE COPY EACH of Manny Pacheco’s  “Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten … Continue reading →

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The “Forgotten Hollywood” Book Giveaway (July Twitter Contest)

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

The “Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History” and “Son of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History”Book Giveaway Qualifying Entry Task for Twitter Contest Okay, it’s time for our next Twitter contest! This time we’ll be giving away TWO COPIES EACH of Manny Pacheco’s  “Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History” and “Son of Forgotten Hollywood … Continue reading →

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“Television: Rare and Well Done” Book Giveaway (via Twitter July 6 through August 1)

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

“Television: Rare and Well Done” Book Giveaway Qualifying Entry Task for TWITTER Contest As many of us Classic Movie and TV Fans know, Terence Towles Canote runs a fabulous Pop Culture blog called A Shroud of Thoughts — and he also tweets ‘classic’ information … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Auction to Feature Rare Movie Memorabilia from the Morris Everett Jr Collection…

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

54 Years Ago a Young Man Walks into a Movie Memorabilia Store and Decides to Collect Something on Every Movie Ever Made! Yes, that’s the true story of Morris Everett Jr., one of the most deliberate and methodical collectors of historic vintage … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Cliff Edwards Disney Legend

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

  Born June 14, 1895 Cliff Edwards! Cliff Edwards was a popular Vaudeville, Broadway and singing star, better known as “Ukelele Ike” in his heyday during the 1920s and 1930s.  In 1929, while playing at the Orpheum Theater in LA, … Continue reading →

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TCM And Fathom Events Announce Extended Partnership: Six Months of Classic Movie Fun on the Big Screen!

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

TCM and Fathom Events Extend Partnership for TCM Presents Theatrical Classic Movie Series Although we can enjoy watching classic movies to our heart’s content thanks to TV, DVDs and streaming — let’s face it, there’s nothing, nothing, like watching a … Continue reading →

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National Name Your Poison Day!

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

Yes, really, June 8th is National Name Your Poison Day! Okay, well maybe, not really… since I can’t find any concrete online history to support it… so let’s say instead that, apparently, today is National Name Your Poison Day… how’s that? … Continue reading →

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How Many Films Did Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Star in Together?

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

  How Many Films Did Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Star in Together? Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis met for the first time at New York City’s Glass Hat Club where both were performing in 1945, then teamed up to … Continue reading →

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