Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Errol Flynn

Posted on June 20, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Errol Flynn, born June 20th, 1909!

Although Errol Flynn is often remembered most as the nefarious, swashbuckling hero of a bygone era, his abilities as an actor can often be overlooked. So today, the day of this glorious classic star’s birth, I would like to remember him not only as a brazen hero of fantastical proportions, but also as an actor who demonstrated a passion for his craft.

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We’ll start with Errol Flynn, the swashbuckler in Captain Blood (1935, Michael Curtiz director)

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Errol Flynn and betty davis, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, classic movie star, michael curtizBut we shall not forget Errol Flynn demonstrating the complexities of an  Earl infatuated with concepts of love and power in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939, Michael Curtiz director)

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And of course we can’t forget Errol Flynn, the romantic General Custer, taking his last heroic stand in They Died with Their Boots On. ( 1941, Raoul Walsh director)

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Cinementally Speaking: Week of June 18, 2012

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Just wanted to invite everyone to visit me at TheCinementals.org every Monday — where I will be posting a weekly article called “Cinementally Speaking” highlighting my favorite ‘birthday week’ quotes.

Here’s the first official article:

Welcome to Cinementally Speaking! I will be highlighting my favorite ‘birthday week’ movie quotes here every Monday. Of course, there are so many great quotes, it’s going to be difficult for me to choose — but here we go!  READ MORE

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Hollywood’s Greatest: Then and Now – Christopher Lee

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Josh Kaye

Christopher Lee

Prominent Roles
Corridor of Mirrors (1948) as Charles
The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) as The Creature
Dracula (1958) as Count Dracula
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) as Sir Henry Baskerville
Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966) as Count Dracula
The Wicker Man (1973) as Lord Summerisle
The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) as Francisco Scaramanga
Jinnah (1998) as Mohammed Ali Jinnah
The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003) as Saruman
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) as Count Dooku/Darth Tyranus
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) as Count Dooku/Darth Tyranus
Corpse Bride (2005) as Pastor Galswells
Hugo (2011) as Monsieur Labisse
Dark Shadows (2012) as Silas Clarney


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What we Love about Dads: A Salute to Three Classic Movie Fathers

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

In Celebration of Father’s Day, what we love about our Dads! 

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Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, Classic Movie, Robert Mulligan

For being a role model of integrity: Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch (with Mary Badham as daughter Scout) in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962, directed by Robert Mulligan).

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Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor in Father of the Bride, Classic Movie, Vincente Minnelli

For being ever-patient and understanding: Spencer Tracy as Stanley T. Banks (with Elizabeth Taylor as his daughter Kay) in Father of the Bride (1950, directed by Vincente Minnelli).

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Leon Ames in Meet Me in St. Louis, Classic Movie, Vincente Minnelli

For being self-sacrificing: Leon Ames as Mr. Alonzo Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis — when he realizes that moving to New York for a better job will be devastating to  his family (1944, directed by Vincente Minnelli).

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Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub

For Minoo’s article, Let’s Here it for the Dads: Three Father-Centric Classic Films, click here.

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Stan Laurel

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Comedy Legend, Stan Laurel, born June 16 in 1890!

Three ‘Signature’ Faces of Stan Laurel

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A ‘thinking’ Stan Laurel, with his ‘signature’ head scratch! Stan Laurel as Stanley in the comedy short, Thicker Than Water (1931 directed by James W. Horne)

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A confused Stan Laurel with his ‘signature’ blank stare! Stan Laurel as Stan in the comedy short, Be Big (1931 directed by James W. Horne and James Parrott)

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And, last but not least, a sad Stan Laurel with his ‘signature’ whimpering cry. Stan Laurel as Stannie Dum and Oliver Hardy as Ollie Dee in Babes in Toyland also known as The March of the Wooden Soldiers (1934 directed by Gus Meins and Charley Rogers)

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Let’s Hear it for the Dads: Three Father-Centric Classic Films

Posted on June 16, 2012 by minooallen

If you’ve been to, oh say, any store in the last couple of weeks, you are well aware of what time of year it is — Father’s Day. And of course all the stores are telling you, in brightly colored signs, what your father needs to make that day complete — things like a new tie, a fancy touch screen watch or perhaps a tri-speed, 9 gauge wireless razor of the future. Well, what if instead of listening to all those advertisers, you listened to little ole me. Rather than buying your pops a gift that will be over-priced and under-used, why don’t you plop down and watch one of these three father-centric classic films with him instead. Trust me, time with you is worth all the new ties in the world!

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Spencer Tracy, Father of the bride, classic film, vincente minnelli

Spencer Tracy, Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennet star in Father of the Bride (1950, Vincente Minnelli director)

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spencer tracy, guess whos coming to dinner, classic film, stanley kramer

Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier, Katharine Hepburn and Katharine Houghton star in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967, Stanley Kramer director)

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Gregory Peck, classic film, the yearling, Clarence Brown

Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman star in The Yearling (1947, Clarence Brown director)

Enjoy!

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For Annmarie’s article, What we Love about Dads: A Salute to Three Classic Movie Fathers, click here.

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Cinementally Speaking, An Introduction…

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Cinementally Speaking…

I am happy to say that I am now a regular Contributor to the fabulous Cinementals site! Here’s my introductory post for my new series hitting Monday called “Cinementally Speaking”

Cinementally Speaking, An Introduction…

 

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Dorothy McGuire

Posted on June 14, 2012 by minooallen

 

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Dorothy McGuire, born June, 14, 1916!

The virtue of humility; that’s what comes to mind when I think of Dorothy McGuire. Her charm did not derive from her looks, though if you think she’s ugly I can’t help but question your taste. Her fearless and bold choice to portray, what we shall call unglamorous roles, in an era where glamour reigned supreme is something I’ve always admired so very much about her. So, let us take the time to look at some of her iconic roles to celebrate the day of her birth. Leave the glamour at the door, please and thank you!

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Dorothy McGuire, Old Yeller, Classic Movie Actress, Robert Stevenson

Dorothy McGuire as Katie Coats in Old Yeller (1957, Robert Stevenson director)

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Dorothy McGuire in The Enchanted Cottage, Classic Movie Actress, John CromwellDorothy McGuire as Laura Pennington in The Enchanted Cottage (1945, John Cromwell director)

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Dorothy McGuire in The Gentleman's Agreement, Classic Movie Actress, Elia Kazan

Dorothy McGuire as Kathy Lacy in The Gentleman’s Agreement (1947, Elia Kazan director)

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Basil Rathbone

Posted on June 13, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Basil Rathbone, born June 13 in 1892!

Although the ever versatile South African born English actor portrayed variety of roles, his cad-like nature was always his character’s biggest appeal.

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Basil Rathbone, Classic Movie Actor, as Sherlock Holmes in The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sidney Lanfield

Basil Rathbone as the eccentic detective, Sherlock Holmes in The Hound of Baskervilles. (1936, Sidney Lanfield director)

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Basil Rathbone as Sir Guy of Gisbourne in The Adventures of Robin Hood, Classic Movie Actor, Michael Curtiz, William Keighley

Basil Rathbone as the cunning, sword-swinging Sir Guy of Gisbourne in The Adventures of Robin Hood. (1938, Michael Curtiz, William Keighley directors)

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Basil Rathbone in David Copperfield as Mr. Murdstone, Classic Movie Actor, George Cukor

And Basil Rathbone, of course, as the sadistic tyrant Edward Murdstone in David Copperfield! (1935, George Cukor director)

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Hattie McDaniel

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

 

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Character Actress & Film Pioneer, Hattie McDaniel, born June 10 in 1892!

Vivien Leigh and Hattie McDaniel in Gone With The Wind, Victor Fleming

Hattie McDaniel — Radio Pioneer.  McDaniel started her entertainment career as a singer-songwriter in her brother’s (Otis) minstrel show.  In the early-1920s, she toured with Professor George Morrison’s Melody Hounds, and by the mid-1920s she was singing with the Melody Hounds on KOA, a radio station in Denver. In 1931, she moved to LA to embark on her film career.  She got a spot on a radio show called The Optimistic Do-Nut Hour as the ‘bossy’ maid ‘Hi-Hat Hattie’ (with the help of her brother Sam who was also on the show). Although the show was very popular, McDaniel’s pay was so low that she had to work as a ‘real’ maid to make ends meet. McDaniel’s debut film role was as a maid in The Golden West (1932) — and McDaniel would end up playing many maids throughout her career as an actress, most famously as Mammy in Gone with the Wind.

“I’d rather play a maid than be one.” -Hattie McDaniel

(note: I could not find any photos of Hattie McDaniel during her radio years, hence the Gone with the Wind photo)

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Hattie McDaniel, first black person to win Oscar, Best Supporting Actress for Gone With The Wind, Fay BainterHattie McDaniel — Film Pioneer.  Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American person to win an Academy Award.  She is pictured above accepting her Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (from Fay Bainter) for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind.

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Hattie McDaniel, Hollywood Victory Committee

Hattie McDaniel — Community Service Pioneer.  Hattie McDaniel was appointed Chair of Hollywood’s Negro Division Victory Committee to provide entertainment for soldiers at military bases.  She would appear at hospitals and perform at USO shows and war bond rallies to raise funds in support of the war effort.

Disclaimer: I realize that such a short blog post could never do Hattie McDaniel justice. She was a true pioneer and a true inspiration.

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Annmarie Gatti
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