Category Archives: Posts by Annmarie Gatti

Sneak Peek: A Life of Barbara Stanwyck Steel-True 1907-1940

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Complicated, Dark, Sexy with a Kick – Sneak Peek Video of New Barbara Stanwyck Biography with Author Victoria Wilson… CMH is happy to post this ‘sneak peek’ video of author Victoria Wilson speaking about  A Life of Barbara Stanwyck: Steel-True … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Posts by Annmarie Gatti, Video Clips | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

What a Character Blogathon 2013: Roscoe Karns

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

  Believe You Me, Roscoe Karns is quite a Character! “Fun-on-the-side Shapeley.” Yep, that was the very first time I encountered character actor Roscoe Karns. And, to this day, I still roll with laughter when I see the relentless, fast-talking Oscar Shapeley … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogathons, Character Actors, Posts by Annmarie Gatti | Tagged , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Mini Tribute: Lucille La Verne

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born November 7, 1872 Character Actress Lucille La Verne Lucille La Verne appeared in over 40 films including 1935’s A Tale of Two Cities (as ‘The Vengeance’). She played her share of vengeful, tattered old hags — most famously ‘appearing’ as … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartoons, Character Actors, Disney, Mini Tributes, Posts by Annmarie Gatti, Quotes, Voice Actors | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Texas honors Audie Murphy with Legislative Medal of Honor

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

  Audie Murphy awarded Texas Legislative Medal of Honor Governor Rick Perry will formally present the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor posthumously to Major Audie L. Murphy on October 29, 2PM in a public ceremony in Farmersville, Texas.  The award … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, In the news, Posts by Annmarie Gatti | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mini Tribute: Mark Sandrich at Work

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born October 26, 1901 (?) Director Mark Sandrich! Director Mark Sandrich began his film career working in the prop department, then moved on to directing shorts, and finally to directing feature length films.  During his 20-year film career, he directed … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind the Scenes, Directors, Posts by Annmarie Gatti | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

All in the Family: Joan Bennett and Constance Bennett

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Sisters Joan Bennett and Constance Bennett… Constance Bennett was born Constance Campbell Bennett on October 22, 1904 in New York City. Her elder sister, actress Joan Bennett, was born Joan Geraldine Bennett on February 27, 1910 in Palisades, New Jersey.  Middle sister, actress Barbara Bennett was a little-known silent … Continue reading →

Posted in All in the Family (Family Connections), Posts by Annmarie Gatti | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

All in the Family: Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Sisters Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland… Joan Fontaine was born Joan de Beauvoir de Havilland on October 22, 1917 to British parents Walter Augustus de Havilland (patent attorney) and Lilian Augusta (former stage actress). Olivia de Havilland, her elder sister,was born Olivia … Continue reading →

Posted in All in the Family (Family Connections), Posts by Annmarie Gatti | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Classic Movie Coincidence: Bela Lugosi and Arlene Francis

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Bela Lugosi and Arlene Francis share a birthday and a film: Both Bela Lugosi & Arlene Francis appeared in Murders in the Rue Morgue — and both were born today October 20 (25 yrs apart!).  Murders in the Rue Morgue … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Movie Coincidence, Posts by Annmarie Gatti | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Classic Movie Coincidence: Jean Arthur and Rita Hayworth

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Jean Arthur and Rita Hayworth share a birthday and a film: Both Jean Arthur and Rita Hayworth starred in Only Angels Have Wings — and both were born today October 17 (18 years apart!). Rita Hayworth as Judy MacPherson (left) and Jean Arthur as Bonnie Lee (right) opposite … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Movie Coincidence, Posts by Annmarie Gatti | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Mini Tribute: Donald Pleasence

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born October 5, 1919 Character Actor Donald Pleasence Donald Pleasence appeared in over 220 film and television roles, playing lots of menacing villains to great effect! Some of his most notable roles include POW forger Colin Blythe in The Great Escape (1963), a vindictive market … Continue reading →

Posted in Character Actors, Mini Tributes, Posts by Annmarie Gatti | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment