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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Burt Lancaster

Posted on November 2, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Burt Lancaster, born on November 2, 1913! When I think Burt Lancaster, the first thing that pops into my head is simple: man. For me, Lancaster is the go-to example for testosterone-driven manliness … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Montgomery Clift

Posted on October 17, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Montgomery Clift, born on October 17, 1920! When the words “1950’s” and “method actor” are mentioned, most people tend to think of Marlon Brando. Well, with all due respect to Mr. Brando — … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor George Irving

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born October 5, 1874 Character Actor George Irving! George Irving appeared in over 250 roles — and played LOTS of judges & doctors — but I know him best as Mr Peabody in Bringing Up Baby! And, quite frankly, just … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Groucho Marx

Posted on October 2, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Groucho Marx, born on October 2, 1890! Sometimes you have a bad day. Your car won’t start, your computer at work crashes, or your boss blames you for all the problems in the office. … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Mickey Rooney

Posted on September 23, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Mickey Rooney, born September 23, 1920! Even though it’s a cliche phrase, I’m going to say it anyway: What can possibly be said about Mickey Rooney that hasn’t already been said? The man … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Erich Von Stroheim

Posted on September 22, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Erich Von Stroheim, born September 22, 1885! To quote Sunset Blvd, “There were three young directors who showed promise in those days: D. W. Griffith, Cecil B. DeMille, and Max Von Mayerling.” If … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Fred MacMurray

Posted on August 30, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Fred MacMurray, born on August 29, 1908!  Fred MacMurray is remembered mostly as the affable, good-natured father figure in the lexicon of  Classic Hollywood. So clean-cut, so moralistic – one can almost say … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Gene Kelly

Posted on August 23, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Gene Kelly, born on August 23, 1912! As mentioned before with James Cagney, a prerequisite for stardom in classic Hollywood cinema was to hold the moniker triple threat. But what about a quadruple … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: William Powell

Posted on July 29, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, William Powell, born July 29 in 1892! William Powell: Master of the Screwball Comedy. More so than Cary Grant, more so than Clark Gable, more so than James Stewart; in my humble opinion, Powell represents the … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: James Cagney

Posted on July 17, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, James Cagney, born July 17 in 1899! Triple threat: Singer. Dancer. Actor. Once a staple in the Hollywood lexicon of classic stars — the ability to sing, dance, and act is sadly no longer … Continue reading →

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