Category Archives: Posts by Annmarie Gatti

Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations Enter-to-Win Trivia Question (Friday July 19)

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Time for today’s Trivia Question (red font below) that will determine this week’s winner of Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations, courtesy of Simon & Schuster!  (remember, in order to win, you must have already pre-qualified via the Qualifying Entry Task) … Continue reading →

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Barbara Stanwyck Blogathon: The Lady Eve

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

And My Barbara Stanwyck Blogathon Pick is… The Lady Eve… I am so excited to be participating in the Barbara Stanwyck Blogathon. I’m a huge fan of Barbara Stanwyck and I just love screwball comedies, so The Lady Eve is … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Max Fleischer

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born July 19, 1883 Animation Pioneer Max Fleischer! Max Fleischer was a pioneer in the field of animation. Not only did he produce some of the most beloved cartoons of the era — Betty Boop, Koko the Clown, Popeye and … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Gene Lockhart

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born July 18, 1891 Character Actor Gene Lockhart! Gene Lockhart appeared in over 145 film and TV roles, some of his most memorable being the Judge that ‘tries’ Santa Claus in Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Bob Cratchit in A … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Jack Conway at Work

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born July 17, in 1887 Director Jack Conway! Jack Conway started out as an actor, first in theater, then in films in 1908 (mostly shorts).  By 1911 he was a member of D.W. Griffith’s stock company, appearing primarily in westerns.  … Continue reading →

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Get Smart: Me-TV’s Summer of Classic TV Blogathon

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Would you believe… Get Smart is one of my all-time favorite Classic TV Series??? Well if you’re reading this blog post as part of the Me-TV Summer of Classic TV Blogathon, I would venture to guess that, yes, you could … Continue reading →

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AVA GARDNER Secret Conversations Qualifying Entry Task (Wk of July 15)

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

AVA GARDNER: The Secret Conversations — This Week’s Qualifying Entry Task: In order to qualify for this week’s Ava Gardner Book Giveaway, you must complete the following task by Friday, July 19 at 5PM EST (i.e. any time between now … Continue reading →

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Day One Recap: Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Well, I am thrilled to have kicked off Day One of the Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon! Thanks to everyone for making this such a wonderful event — so far!  For your viewing pleasure, I’ve listed all of today’s entries below — … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Duos in Classic Film: Groucho Marx and Margaret Dumont

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Groucho Marx and Margaret Dumont: Maybe not the most romantic Dynamic Duo in Classic Film — but certainly one of the funniest… I’ve been a huge fan of The Marx Brothers ever since I was a little kid (thanks to … Continue reading →

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Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations Enter-to-Win Trivia Question (Friday July 12)

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

  Okay, this is it!  Time for today’s Trivia Question (red font below) that will determine this week’s winner of Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations, courtesy of Simon & Schuster!  (remember, in order to win, you must have already pre-qualified … Continue reading →

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