Category Archives: Legends Tribute

Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Mary Astor

Posted on May 3, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Mary Astor, born May 3rd, 1906. The Lovely Mary Astor Sometime between the Golden Age of Hollywood and the Modern era, a lot has changed. Take for instance the media’s treatment of, and the populace … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Fred Zinnemann

Posted on April 29, 2013 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Fred Zinnemann, born April 29th, 1907! In his heyday, Fred Zinneman was as revered a name as his peers Hitchcock, Capra, and Wyler. Now, the other three are icons of the film industry, and Zinnemann, … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Shirley MacLaine

Posted on April 24, 2013 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Shirley MacLaine, born April 24th, 1934! The “Hooker with a Heart of Gold” is pretty common trope, dating back to ole the pre-feudalism days. The trope is pretty self-explanatory: you have a character who’s … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Harold Lloyd

Posted on April 20, 2013 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend Harold Lloyd, born April 20th, 1893! Harold Lloyd in Safety Last (1923, Fred C. NewMeyer director) You see that still frame above you? The only one that’s there? With Harold Lloyd? Well,  in my opinion, that … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: William Holden

Posted on April 17, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, William Holden, born on April 17th, 1918! William Holden, the Golden Boy I’ll be honest with you, (hopefully) loyal reader, it took me a while to ‘get’ William Holden. My first experience with … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Charlie Chaplin

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Charles Chaplin, born April 16th, 1889! I’m certainly not a film expert by any stretch of the imagination; I am simply ‘just’ a film fan.  And yet, while I may not understand the technical … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Stanley Donen

Posted on April 13, 2013 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic  Movie Legend, Stanley Donen, born April 13th, 1924! Stanley Donen has a special place in my heart. Though never reaching the levels of cultural fame achieved by his peers such as Vincent Minnelli or frequent co-worker … Continue reading →

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Classic Music Legend Tribute: Max Von Sydow

Posted on April 10, 2013 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend Max Von Sydow, born April 10th, 1929! Fate has an interesting way of creating legends. One way (although I am in no way advocating this) is to go out while you’re on top — … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Bette Davis

Posted on April 5, 2013 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to CLassic Movie Lengend, Bette Davis, born April 5th, 1908. “Well behaved women seldom make history” Wonderful saying, right? One thing I’ve always loved about Classic Hollywood is that you can find a whole slew of history-making ‘not-so … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Gregory Peck

Posted on April 5, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Gregory Peck, born April 5th, 1916! Sometimes I can’t help but wonder if Gregory Peck is actually human. I can’t help it. He is almost too perfect to be of this world. Is … Continue reading →

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