Category Archives: Posts by Annmarie Gatti

“The Gag Man: Clyde Bruckman and the Birth of Film Comedy” Book Giveaway (via Twitter November 2 through November 28)

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

“The Gag Man: Clyde Bruckman and the Birth of Film Comedy” Qualifying Entry Task for TWITTER Book Giveaway Contest I am happy to say that CMH will be giving away FOUR copies of The Gag Man: Clyde Bruckman and the Birth of Film Comedy by Matthew … Continue reading →

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The Universal Pictures Blogathon: Dracula (1931)

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

“I never drink…wine” Bela Lugosi as Dracula, need I say more? I’d venture to guess that many classic movie fans have fond (or not so fond) memories of being scared out-of-their-wits when they were kids as they watched Frankenstein, Dracula, … Continue reading →

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CMBA Blogathon: Planes, Trains and Automobiles Blogathon – A Hard Day’s Night

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

 “A train and a room, and a car and a room, and a room and a room…”  A Hard Day’s Night has been touted by fans and critics alike as one of the most influential musical films of all time and … Continue reading →

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Comic Legends Together: Chaplin, Keaton, Lloyd and More!

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

Just for Fun: When Comic Legends Gather, it makes for some awesome pictures… I can’t help but marvel at the comedic talent (understatement) that emerged during the Silent Era — Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd…  It’s really mind-boggling… That … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Leo McCarey at Work

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

 Born October 3, 1896 (or 1898?) Director Leo McCarey! In a 41 year film career that spanned 1921-1962, Leo McCarey directed over 100 films, most famously Duck Soup, The Awful Truth, Love Affair, Going My Way, The Bells of St. Mary’s, and An Affair To … Continue reading →

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Dover Classic Movie Book Giveaway (October via Facebook and Blog)

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

Dover “Classic Movie Book Giveaway” Film-Star Portraits of the Fifties and A Treasure of Great Recipes (aka Vincent Price Cookbook)! Qualifying Entry Task for Facebook/Blog Contest Okay, now it’s time for the Facebook/Blog version of our Dover Classic Movie Book giveaway contest! This time … Continue reading →

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Just for Fun: Happy National Coffee Day!

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

A Classic Movie Coffee Understatement… Joseph Cotten in Shadow of a Doubt Happy National Coffee Day, September 29th! –Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub

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Dover Classic Movie Book Giveaway (via Twitter September 28 thru October 31)

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

Dover “Classic Movie Book Giveaway” Paper Dolls, Postcards, Stickers & More! Qualifying Entry Task for TWITTER Contest As I mentioned in my last blog post, I am happy to say  that CMH will be giving away FIVE fabulous Classic Movie Books via TWITTER, courtesy … Continue reading →

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Announcing our Fun and Fabulous Dover Classic Movie Book Giveaway!

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

Well this will be a Fun October for Classic Movie Book Lovers!!! Classic Movie Hub is happy to announce our next Classic Movie Book Giveaway, courtesy of  Dover Publications. Lots of Fun Books to giveaway!!! We’ll kick off the contest on … Continue reading →

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All in the Family: Larry Hagman and Mary Martin

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

  Mother and Son, “Maria Von Trapp” and “Major Anthony Nelson”…  The legendary Mary Martin, famous for originating the roles of Maria Von Trapp, Nellie Forbush and Peter Pan on Broadway, is mother of Classic TV star, Larry Hagman known … Continue reading →

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