Author Archives: Annmarie Gatti

Disney Legend: Kurt Russell

Happy Birthday Disney Legend Kurt Russell, born March 17, 1951! Kurt Russell made his Film Debut in 1963 (uncredited) at 11 yrs old — as the ‘boy who kicks Mike (aka Elvis Presley)’ in It Happened at the World’s Fair. … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Jerry Lewis

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Jerry Lewis, born March 16, 1926! Jerry Lewis: Comedian, Actor, Singer, Producer, Director, Screenwriter — and if that’s not enough — the National Chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (1950-2011) and a Nobel Peace … Continue reading

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The Oscars… In Memoriam…

  The Oscars… Out with the Old, In with the New? Well, another year, another Academy Awards — oops, sorry — Oscars — as they are now being officially called according to co-producer Neil Meron, who explains that it is … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Victor Fleming at Work

Born February 23, 1889 Legendary Director Victor Fleming! Although this post is labeled ‘Mini’ there is certainly nothing ‘mini’ about the respect due to Legendary Director, Victor Fleming!  This post is simply labeled ‘mini’ because I am paying a pictorial … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Mack Swain

Born February 16, 1876 Character Actor Mack Swain! Character Actor Mack Swain appeared in over 160 films and shorts — including over 50 ‘Ambrose’ shorts, The Idle Class, Pay Day, The Pilgrim — and most famously (and my favorite) as … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Edgar Bergen

Born February 16, 1903 Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen! Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen appeared in over 40 film and TV roles including You Can’t Cheat an Honest Man and I Remember Mama – and of course he is most famously remembered as the … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: John Barrymore

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, John Barrymore, born February 15th, 1882! Theatrical Royalty. Super Stardom. Tragic Decline… Barrymore was born into the famous Barrymore/Drew theatrical family; his parents were Maurice Barrymore and Georgie Drew Barrymore (formerly Georgiana Emma Drew) … Continue reading

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Super Duper Singing Star – Ann Margrock!

I Ain’t Gonna Be Your Fool No More! Classic Movie Cartoon Tribute! In September of 1963, the marvelous Ann-Margret made her TV Debut, ‘appearing’ in The Flintstones as Stone Age Singing Superstar, Ann-Margrock, in an episode called “Ann-Margrock Presents” (Season … Continue reading

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In Celebration of Valentine’s Day: Some Gifs for You!

Some Valentine’s Day Gifts (oops I mean Gifs) for You! Just a few of my favorite Classic Movie Kisses in celebration of Valentine’s Day… Jean Arthur and Joel McCrea from The More The Merrier (GIF from Bellecs Tumbler) ….. Tony … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Ida Lupino

Born February 4, 1918 Ida Lupino! Ida Lupino appeared in over 100 roles including They Drive by Night, The Sea Wolf, High Sierra, The Hard Way, Road House, On Dangerous Ground and Escape Me Never. In 1949 Lupino stepped behind … Continue reading

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