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Silver Screen Standards: That Night in Rio (1941)

Silver Screen Standards: That Night in Rio (1941) I turn to Fox’s cheerful Technicolor musicals whenever I really need a morale booster, and That Night in Rio (1941) is one my favorites. Directed by Irving Cummings, this effervescent musical comedy … Continue reading

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Musicals 101 (Part Seven): The Freed Unit

  The Freed Unit: MGM Musicals, the Evolution of Integration. There’s a saying you might know – it’s pretty popular among classic film buffs, and it goes a little something like this  “MGM has more stars than there are in heaven.” Well, I’m … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Maurice Chevalier

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Maurice Chevalier, born on September 12, 1888! Maurice Chevalier is what some like to call a born entertainer. His impeccable comedic timing and exaggerated heavy French accent combined with poor-working class background made … Continue reading

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