Author Archives: Annmarie Gatti

Mini Tribute: Jack Conway at Work

Born July 17, in 1887 Director Jack Conway! Jack Conway started out as an actor, first in theater, then in films in 1908 (mostly shorts).  By 1911 he was a member of D.W. Griffith’s stock company, appearing primarily in westerns.  … Continue reading

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Get Smart: Me-TV’s Summer of Classic TV Blogathon

Would you believe… Get Smart is one of my all-time favorite Classic TV Series??? Well if you’re reading this blog post as part of the Me-TV Summer of Classic TV Blogathon, I would venture to guess that, yes, you could … Continue reading

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Nick Charles: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Nick Charles in The Thin Man, as portrayed by William Powell In 2002, film critic Roger Ebert praised William Powell‘s performance in the 1934 classic The Thin Man, stating that Powell “is to dialogue as Fred Astaire is to dance. … Continue reading

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AVA GARDNER Secret Conversations Qualifying Entry Task (Wk of July 15)

AVA GARDNER: The Secret Conversations — This Week’s Qualifying Entry Task: In order to qualify for this week’s Ava Gardner Book Giveaway, you must complete the following task by Friday, July 19 at 5PM EST (i.e. any time between now … Continue reading

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Day One Recap: Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon

Well, I am thrilled to have kicked off Day One of the Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon! Thanks to everyone for making this such a wonderful event — so far!  For your viewing pleasure, I’ve listed all of today’s entries below — … Continue reading

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Dynamic Duos in Classic Film: Groucho Marx and Margaret Dumont

Groucho Marx and Margaret Dumont: Maybe not the most romantic Dynamic Duo in Classic Film — but certainly one of the funniest… I’ve been a huge fan of The Marx Brothers ever since I was a little kid (thanks to … Continue reading

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Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations Enter-to-Win Trivia Question (Friday July 12)

  Okay, this is it!  Time for today’s Trivia Question (red font below) that will determine this week’s winner of Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations, courtesy of Simon & Schuster!  (remember, in order to win, you must have already pre-qualified … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Tod Browning

Born July 12, 1880 Director Tod Browning! Tod Browning directed over 60 films from 1915 through 1939, and is probably best known for directing Dracula (1931) and Freaks (1932), as well as his silent film collaborations with Lon Chaney. After … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Thomas Mitchell

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Character Actor Thomas Mitchell, born July 11, 1892! Veteran Character Actor Thomas Mitchell has appeared in such a wonderful array of iconic films — and has portrayed such a diverse palette of characters — … Continue reading

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AVA GARDNER Secret Conversations Qualifying Entry Task (Wk of July 8)

AVA GARDNER: The Secret Conversations — This Week’s Qualifying Entry Task: In order to qualify for this week’s Ava Gardner Book Giveaway, you must complete the following task by Friday, July 12 at 5PM EST (i.e. any time between now … Continue reading

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