Author Archives: Annmarie Gatti

DVD Giveaway: Grace Kelly The American Princess

Hollywood Collection DVD Giveaway Week Three: Grace Kelly The American Princess For Week Three of this month-long promotion (courtesy of Janson Media) CMH is giving away FIVE copies of the Hollywood Collection DVD: Grace Kelly The American Princess! All you … Continue reading

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What a Character! Blogathon Update

Counting down the days ’til the “What a Character” Blogathon! My first ever Blogathon, I might add, and I’m greatly looking forward to it! Some of the marvelous Character Actors being covered are: Ann Miller, Beulah Bondi, Charles McGraw, Eddie … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Scream Queen Fay Wray

Born September 15, 1907, Fay Wray! ‘Scream Queen’ Fay Wray is (of course) best remembered as King Kong‘s Leading Lady. ….. Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub Visit CMH’s BlogHub for more posts about Fay Wray by Veteran and Emerging … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Child Actor Jackie Cooper

Born September 15, 1922, Child Actor Jackie Cooper! Jackie Cooper was the First Child Actor ever to receive an Oscar Nomination (Best Actor Nominee for Skippy in 1931). He remained the youngest Oscar Nominee (at age 9) in any category … Continue reading

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The Birds is Coming! (TCM Fathom Movie Event)

“The Birds” is Coming to Town: I’m already getting chills just thinking about it! Oh Boy! “The Birds” is Coming — thanks to NCM Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Universal! On Wed, Sept 19, at 7PM — in celebration of … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Billy Gilbert

Born September 12, 1894, Character Actor Billy Gilbert! Billy Gilbert appeared in over 200 films, shorts and TV shows. He played lots of comic villains and was most famously a fabulous foil for Laurel & Hardy. He was particularly well-known … Continue reading

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DVD Giveaway: Gregory Peck His Own Man

Hollywood Collection DVD Giveaway Week Two: Gregory Peck His Own Man For Week Two of this very special month-long promotion (courtesy of Janson Media) CMH is giving away FIVE copies of the Hollywood Collection DVD: Gregory Peck His Own Man! … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Roscoe Karns

Born September 7, 1891, Character Actor Roscoe Karns! Roscoe Karns appeared in over 145 roles, many times as a street-wise, wisecracking fellow. My favorite Roscoe Karns role??? Well, that would have to be Shapely in It Happened One Night! You … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Max Schreck

Born September 6, 1879 Max Schreck! One word: Nosferatu!!! Is this your wife? What a lovely throat. -Max Schreck as Graf Orlok in Nosferatu ….. Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub Visit CMH’s BlogHub for more posts about Max Schreck … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Director Michael Gordon

Born September 6, 1909 Director Michael Gordon! Michael Gordon directed over 20 films, including I Can Get It For You Wholesale, Cyrano de Bergerac, Move Over Darling and my personal favorite Pillow Talk! You are my inspiration (insert name here). … Continue reading

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