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Noir Nook: Pre-Code Films with Film Noir Flavor

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Pre-Code Films with Film Noir Flavor Next to film noir, my favorite type of classic movie is pre-Code – films released roughly between 1929 and July 1934, before the strict enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code (also known as … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Dorothy Mackaill

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Dorothy Mackaill Dorothy Mackaill was born on March 4, 1903, in Kingston upon Hull, England, to John Mackaill and Florence Pickard Mackaill. She was primarily raised by her father after her parents separated in 1914. He owned … Continue reading →

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