Tag Archives: Linda Darnell

Silver Screen Standards: Hangover Square (1945)

Hangover Square (1945) As a fan of great Hollywood villains like Boris Karloff and Vincent Price, I’ve always been fascinated by the brief but brilliant career of Laird Cregar, who died two months before the release of his final film, … Continue reading

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Film Noir Review: Unfaithfully Yours (1948)

“Russian Roulette’s a very different amusement which I can only wish your father had played continuously before he had you!” Preston Sturges’ career ran in conjunction with classic film noir. Both made their presence known in the early 1940s, and … Continue reading

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Silver Screen Standards: The Mark of Zorro (1940)

Silver Screen Standards: The Mark of Zorro (1940) Twenty years after the silent hit with Douglas Fairbanks, Tyrone Power donned the iconic mask for The Mark of Zorro (1940), a truly delightful swashbuckler packed with action, comedy, and romance that … Continue reading

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Noir Nook: Peggy Cummins – Her Path to Film Noir

Noir Nook: Peggy Cummins – Her Path to Film Noir As we begin another noir year, I thought this would be a perfect time to take a look at one of my favorite noir femmes, Peggy Cummins, and the path … Continue reading

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