Author Archives: Annmarie Gatti

Schedule: DYNAMIC DUOS in Classic Film blogathon

They’re almost here.  The perilous, precarious and/or personable pairs. As the Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon, co-hosted with the fabulous Once Upon a Screen (@CitizenScreen) draws near, it’s time to share the planned schedule. I can hardly contain my excitement at the incredible … Continue reading

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Just for Fun: the Inimitable Carmen Miranda?

Just for Fun: the Fabulous Carmen Miranda, and then some… Carmen Miranda ….. Well, they do say that Imitation is the Best form of Flattery! Jerry Lewis imitating Carmen Miranda in Scared Stiff (1953 George Marshall director) Bugs Bunny as Carmen … Continue reading

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Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations Enter-to-Win Trivia Question (Friday July 5)

Okay, this is it!  Time for the 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 via … Continue reading

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Just for Fun! A Classic Hollywood July 4th Pictorial

Just for Fun: Celebrating the 4th of July in Classic Hollywood Style… Marilyn Monroe Ava Gardner (times two) Cyd Charisse Betty Hutton Claudette Colbert Ann Miller (times two) Mae West Ann Sheridan Debbie Reynolds Elizabeth Taylor Bette Davis Andy Griffith … Continue reading

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Marty Piletti: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Marty Piletti in Marty, played by Ernest Borgnine (Academy Award for Best Actor) There are certain movies that I love to watch over and over. Marty is one of them. Marty is the story of a sweet, but socially-awkward man whose … Continue reading

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AVA GARDNER Secret Conversations Qualifying Entry Task (Wk of July 1)

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 5 at 5PM EST (i.e. any time between now … Continue reading

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Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations — Book Giveaway Starts Tomorrow!

AVA GARDNER: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Book Giveaway starts tomorrow! How exciting for us!  Classic Movie Hub is happy to announce that we will be giving away four copies of the hot-off-the-presses Ava Gardner biography — Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations … Continue reading

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Funny Lady Blogathon: Kathleen Howard

And My Funny Lady Blogathon Pick is… Kathleen Howard… I am so excited to be participating in the Funny Lady Blogathon. I just adore comedy, so I was really excited about writing this post! A Big Thank You to the … Continue reading

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All in the Family: Jeanette MacDonald and Marie Blake

Sisters Jeanette MacDonald and Marie Blake… Marie Blake, also known as Blossom Rock (Rock being her married name), was born Edith Marie Blossom MacDonald on August 21, 1895 in Philadelphia to Daniel and Anne MacDonald.  Marie was the elder sister … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Anne Revere

Born June 25, 1903 Character Actress Anne Revere! Anne Revere appeared in over 45 film and TV roles. She played her share of hard-working and wise mothers, as well as sympathetic and sometimes sharp-tongued friends.  She won an Oscar for … Continue reading

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