Author Archives: Annmarie Gatti

How many Alfred Hitchcock Films did James Stewart star in?

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

How many Alfred Hitchcock Films did James Stewart star in? All we need is you. –James Stewart to Alfred Hitchcock at the AFI Life Achievement Award (1979) James Stewart starred in FOUR films directed by Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock: … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Coincidence: Barry Fitzgerald and Richard Haydn

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

Barry Fitzgerald and Richard Haydn share a birthday and a film: Both Barry Fitzgerald and Richard Haydn appeared in And Then There Were None — and both were born today March 10 (17 yrs apart!). Richard Haydn as butler Thomas Rogers and Barry Fitzgerald as … Continue reading →

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31 Days of Oscar Blogathon: You Can’t Take It With You

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

“Maybe it’ll stop you trying to be so desperate about making more money than you can ever use . You can’t take it with you, Mr. Kirby. So what good is it? As near as I can see, the only … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Coincidence: Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

  Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett share a birthday and two films: Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett starred in Father of the Bride and Father’s Little Dividend — and both were born today February 27 (22 yrs apart!). Elizabeth Taylor … Continue reading →

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All in the Family: Marni Nixon and Andrew Gold

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

A Musical Connection: Mother and Son, Marni Nixon and Andrew Gold Soprano Marni Nixon, who dubbed the singing voices for some of the most iconic songs in musical film history — including My Fair Lady, West Side Story and The … Continue reading →

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How Many Movies did Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn Star in Together?

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

How Many Movies Did Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn Star in Together? Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant in Bringing Up Baby (1938, Howard Hawks) I have to admit that I was quite surprised at the answer myself because (as I never … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentines Day!

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

  Just for Fun: a little Valentine’s Day Classic Movie Tribute! Rita Hayworth ….. Fred Astaire and Marjorie Reynolds ….. Yes, Elizabeth Taylor’s Whitman’s Sampler Valentines Day Ad! ….. Lucille Ball ….. Cyd Charisse ….. Marilyn Monroe ….. And a … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Trivia: Barry Fitzgerald and the Oscar

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

Did you know? Barry Fitzgerald was the only actor to ever be nominated for BOTH a Best Actor and a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for the same performance — as Father Fitzgibbon in Going My Way.  He ultimately won for Best … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Coincidence: John Carradine, Tim Holt and Red Buttons

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

  John Carradine, Tim Holt and Red Buttons share a birthday and a film (well, sort of): John Carradine and Tim Holt both starred in the John Ford classic, Stagecoach (1939) — and both Carradine and Holt were born today … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Coincidence: Clark Gable and Michael Kanin

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

  Clark Gable and Michael Kanin share a birthday and a film: Michael Kanin co-wrote the story for Teacher’s Pet which starred Clark Gable — both Kanin and Gable were born today February 1 (9 yrs apart!). Clark Gable and Doris Day … Continue reading →

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