Category Archives: Posts by Annmarie Gatti

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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Just for Fun: Lydia the Tattooed Lady

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Just for fun!  “Ah Lydia, she was the most gloooorious creature under the sun!” I remember loving this clip ever since I was a little kid… just one of many magical musical moments from the Marx Brothers… Groucho Marx singing … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Duos in Classic Film Blogathon

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Laughs, love, danger and adventure – TIMES TWO!  It’s the Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon! In a co-host gig with the fabulous Once Upon a Screen (@CitizenScreen), Classic Movie Hub (@ClassicMovieHub), is happy to announce this upcoming blogathon event dedicated … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Mel Blanc

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born May 30, 1908 Legendary Voice Actor Mel Blanc! Mel Blanc ‘appeared’ in an amazing 1,025+ shorts and films, and is the voice of some of the most iconic, lovable, and sometimes ‘despicable’ cartoon characters — including Bugs Bunny, Daffy … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day: Hollywood Stars that Served their Countries

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Wishing everyone a Happy Memorial Day as we honor and remember all those who so bravely served our countries… In the Classic Movie ‘theme’ some stars who served (photo): James Stewart, Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, David Niven, Clark Gable, Humphrey … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Barbara Luddy

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born May 25, 1908 Barbara Luddy! Barbara Luddy ‘appeared’ in over 35 roles but is probably best remembered as the voice of Lady in Walt Disney’s animated classic, Lady and the Tramp. Barbara Luddy as herself and as Lady from Disney’s … Continue reading →

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Five Fun Classic Movie Dances on Roller Skates: Charles Chaplin, Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, Donald O’Connor, Gene Kelly and Barbra Streisand

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Just for Fun: 1936:  Charlie Chaplin, marvelous — poetic and funny — on roller skates in Modern Times, with Paulette Goddard (1936, Charles Chaplin director) ….. 1937:  Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers skating to “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” in … Continue reading →

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