Category Archives: Posts by Annmarie Gatti

All in the Family: Jeanette MacDonald and Marie Blake

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Sisters Jeanette MacDonald and Marie Blake… Marie Blake, also known as Blossom Rock (Rock being her married name), was born Edith Marie Blossom MacDonald on August 21, 1895 in Philadelphia to Daniel and Anne MacDonald.  Marie was the elder sister … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Anne Revere

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born June 25, 1903 Character Actress Anne Revere! Anne Revere appeared in over 45 film and TV roles. She played her share of hard-working and wise mothers, as well as sympathetic and sometimes sharp-tongued friends.  She won an Oscar for … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Georgia Hale

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born June 24, 1905 Silent Actress Georgia Hale! Georgia Hale appeared in 22 films (21 silents and 1 talkie) but is probably best remembered as Georgia the Dance-Hall Girl (Charlie Chaplin’s ‘crush’) in The Gold Rush… Georgia Hale and Charlie … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Buddy Adler at Work

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

  Born June 22, 1909 Producer Buddy Adler! Buddy Adler produced 24 movies in a span of only ten years (1948-1958) including the classic films From Here to Eternity (for which he won the Best Picture Oscar), Love is a … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Billy Wilder at Work

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born June 22, 1906 Legendary Director Billy Wilder! There’s really nothing ‘mini’ about this Tribute except for a lack of ‘written’ content — but, really, anything I could say here would be a gross understatement anyway. So, here is a … Continue reading →

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CMH Classic Movie Events Calendar!

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Classic Movies on the Big Screen and much, much more! For me, there’s nothing like watching my favorite Classic Movies on the Big Screen with like-minded fans! My only frustration has been in trying to keep track of when and … Continue reading →

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Marilyn Monroe & Jane Russell setting Handprints in ‘stone’

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

  Just for Fun: Then and Now… Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell setting their handprints in ‘stone’ at Grauman’s Chinese Theater on June 26, 1953 during Imprint Ceremony #104 ….. And the imprints now (photo taken at the TCM Film … Continue reading →

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Beyond Casablanca: Exclusive Interview with Author Jennifer Garlen

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Beyond Casablanca Exclusive Interview with Jennifer Garlen… Well, it’s been over a month now since our Beyond Casablanca: 100 Classic Movies Worth Watching Book Giveaway — and since I keep referring back to the book for ideas on what classic … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Mary Wickes

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

  Born June 13, 1910 Character Actress Mary Wickes! Character Actress Mary Wickes appeared in over 130 roles, playing lots of busybodies, nurses, housekeepers and nuns. Some of my favorite Mary Wickes roles? Well there’s lots, but for a start: … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Film Pioneer Lois Weber

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born June 13, 1879 Film Pioneer Lois Weber! Lois Weber was the first American woman director of note, directing over 135 films between 1911 and 1934. She pioneered split screen technique in 1913 , was the first woman director to … Continue reading →

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