Tag Archives: elizabeth taylor

Five Fun Facts about Father’s Little Dividend (1951)

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Annmarie Gatti

Five Fun Facts about Father’s Little Dividend Like many classic movie fans, I just love discovering interesting connections and fun little tidbits of trivia while watching my classic movie favorites. That said, each month, I’ll be sharing some quick and … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Noir Femmes in the Fan Mags

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Nook: Noir Femmes in the Fan Mags At last year’s Turner Classic Movies Film Festival, one of the special presentations was entitled “Celebrity Culture and Hollywood Love Stories.” Hosted by David Pierce, Assistant Chief of the National Audio-Visual Conservation … Continue reading →

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Cooking with the Stars: Elizabeth Taylor’s Chicken with Avocado and Mushrooms

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Samantha Ellis

Cooking with the Stars: Elizabeth Taylor’s Chicken with Avocado and Mushrooms It may be freezing outside, but here I am with the perfect dish this month to warm you back up again! February is all about Elizabeth Taylor, the darling … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: Lassie Come Home (1943)

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Jennifer Garlen

Silver Screen Standards: Lassie Come Home (1943) Hollywood is releasing a steady stream of sentimental dog movies these days, from A Dog’s Purpose (2017) and A Dog’s Journey (2019) to A Dog’s Way Home (2019) and The Art of Racing … Continue reading →

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This World Needs Its Dreamers: Clarence Brown’s National Velvet (Exclusive Guest Post by Author Gwenda Young)

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Guest Post

“This World Needs Its Dreamers” Clarence Brown’s National Velvet (1944) Exclusive Guest Post by Author Gwenda Young In a reappraisal of National Velvet written in the 1960s, Pauline Kael observed that “it touches areas in our experience that movies rarely … Continue reading →

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5 Things You May Not Know about Richard Burton

Posted on February 13, 2017 by minooallen

5 Things You May Not Know about Richard Burton   Like the fact that he was very handsome but, then again, I guess we already knew that ….. 1.) English was his second language His native Wales in the background … Continue reading →

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Cheers and a Very Merry Christmas to All!

Posted on December 24, 2014 by minooallen

  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our CMH readers. And to help keep the merriment alive, we offer you the gift of joy – in the form of our favorite classic film stars. Enjoy! ….. Shirley Temple having what … Continue reading →

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The getTV Mickey Rooney Blogathon – The Unexpected Ascend to Manhood

Posted on September 22, 2014 by minooallen

  Mickey Rooney and The Unexpected Ascend to Manhood Mickey Rooney was a powerhouse of career longevity. From his earliest screen appearances as a baby during the silent era to his final performance in the still unreleased Dr. Jekyll and … Continue reading →

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Just for Fun! A Classic Hollywood July 4th Pictorial

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Just for Fun: Celebrating the 4th of July in Classic Hollywood Style… Marilyn Monroe Ava Gardner (times two) Cyd Charisse Betty Hutton Claudette Colbert Ann Miller (times two) Mae West Ann Sheridan Debbie Reynolds Elizabeth Taylor Bette Davis Andy Griffith … Continue reading →

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Screen Queens: Elizabeth Taylor

Posted on June 24, 2013 by minooallen

  Elizabeth Taylor: Queen of Glamour Of all the classic stars of yesteryear, no one took to the title of “Gay Icon” as much as Elizabeth Taylor. Elizabeth Taylor, winner of ‘best jewelry’ from now until the end of time Of … Continue reading →

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