Category Archives: Posts by Annmarie Gatti

Mini Tribute: Tod Browning

Born July 12, 1880 Director Tod Browning! Tod Browning directed over 60 films from 1915 through 1939, and is probably best known for directing Dracula (1931) and Freaks (1932), as well as his silent film collaborations with Lon Chaney. After … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Thomas Mitchell

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Character Actor Thomas Mitchell, born July 11, 1892! Veteran Character Actor Thomas Mitchell has appeared in such a wonderful array of iconic films — and has portrayed such a diverse palette of characters — … Continue reading

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AVA GARDNER Secret Conversations Qualifying Entry Task (Wk of July 8)

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 12 at 5PM EST (i.e. any time between now … Continue reading

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Schedule: DYNAMIC DUOS in Classic Film blogathon

They’re almost here.  The perilous, precarious and/or personable pairs. As the Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon, co-hosted with the fabulous Once Upon a Screen (@CitizenScreen) draws near, it’s time to share the planned schedule. I can hardly contain my excitement at the incredible … Continue reading

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Just for Fun: the Inimitable Carmen Miranda?

Just for Fun: the Fabulous Carmen Miranda, and then some… Carmen Miranda ….. Well, they do say that Imitation is the Best form of Flattery! Jerry Lewis imitating Carmen Miranda in Scared Stiff (1953 George Marshall director) Bugs Bunny as Carmen … Continue reading

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Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations Enter-to-Win Trivia Question (Friday July 5)

Okay, this is it!  Time for the 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 … Continue reading

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Just for Fun! A Classic Hollywood July 4th Pictorial

Just for Fun: Celebrating the 4th of July in Classic Hollywood Style… Marilyn Monroe Ava Gardner (times two) Cyd Charisse Betty Hutton Claudette Colbert Ann Miller (times two) Mae West Ann Sheridan Debbie Reynolds Elizabeth Taylor Bette Davis Andy Griffith … Continue reading

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AVA GARDNER Secret Conversations Qualifying Entry Task (Wk of July 1)

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 5 at 5PM EST (i.e. any time between now … Continue reading

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Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations — Book Giveaway Starts Tomorrow!

AVA GARDNER: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Book Giveaway starts tomorrow! How exciting for us!  Classic Movie Hub is happy to announce that we will be giving away four copies of the hot-off-the-presses Ava Gardner biography — Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations … Continue reading

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Funny Lady Blogathon: Kathleen Howard

And My Funny Lady Blogathon Pick is… Kathleen Howard… I am so excited to be participating in the Funny Lady Blogathon. I just adore comedy, so I was really excited about writing this post! A Big Thank You to the … Continue reading

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