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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Humphrey Bogart

Posted on December 25, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Humphrey Bogart, born December 25, 1899! The balance of stoicism and passion is a character trait I’ve always admired. The ability to hide a burning passion behind a well maintained veneer of a cool, … Continue reading →

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Play it again, Sam: Casablana Piano Sold at Sotheby’s Auction

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

The Iconic Casablanca Piano was Sold at Sotheby’s for over $600K! “Play it again, Sam”… The iconic piano used in the film Casablanca was sold to an unknown buyer for more than $600,000 at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Magnet Madness Giveaway: Sabrina (Today’s Entry Task)

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Classic Movie Magnet Madness Continues! Entry Task for today… In order to win today’s Sabrina Classic Movie Magnet, be the FIRST person to TWEET the correct answer to the following question — (US and Canada entries only please, sorry) The … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Magnet Madness Giveaway: The Maltese Falcon (Today’s Entry Task)

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Classic Movie Magnet Madness Continues! Entry Task for today… In order to win today’s Maltese Falcon Classic Movie Magnet, be the FIRST person to TWEET the correct answer to the following question — and INCLUDE the hashtag #ClassicMovieMagnetMadnessANSWER (US and … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Jerome Cowan

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born October 6, 1897 Character Actor Jerome Cowan! The dapper and moustachioed Character Actor, Jerome Cowan, played over 200 roles including Dagwood’s boss in the Blondie films and Arthur Miller in the Astaire/Rogers film, Shall We Dance — but he … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Lauren Bacall

Posted on September 16, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Lauren Bacall, born on September 16, 1924! Lauren Bacall is a survivor. And not just in a sense that she survived her late, idolized husband Humphrey Bogart.  No — her will to survive goes … 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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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Billy Wilder

Posted on June 22, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Billy Wilder, born June 22 in 1906! The dictionary describes a hero as follows: A person who is admired for courage or noble qualities. And of course, every child has a hero growing … Continue reading →

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Honor, Duty, Country: Veterans of the Classic Hollywood Era

Posted on May 28, 2012 by minooallen

Honor, Duty, Country.  These famous words spoken by General Douglas MacArthur are mantra to which all the men and women in the armed forces live by. When the call of duty arises, they are the first to put country before … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Countdown: Best Picture # 1 — Casablanca (1943)

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Josh Kaye

1. Casablanca (1943) Other Nominated Films: For Whom the Bell Tolls, Heaven Can Wait, The Human Comedy, In Which We Serve, Madame Curie, The More the Merrier, The Ox-Bow Incident, The Song of Bernadette, Watch on the Rhine Casablanca is … Continue reading →

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