Norma Shearer: The Subtle Magnet | Travalanche
I have a friend — a female friend — who never talks about Norma Shearer (1902-1983) without talking about how ugly and unappealing she finds her. I suppose my friend … Continue reading
The Marx Brothers: The Chico Years | Travalanche
Time once again to celebrate the birthday of Leonard “Chico” Marx (1887-1961). Today seems to me an appropriate time to float a notion I came up with the other day, … Continue reading
Bob Hope, Swashbuckler
Swashbuckling movies are always lots of fun, but… let’s face it. Sometimes they’re just begging to be spoofed. Come on – swashbuckling movies revel in men with floppy hair, swishy clothes and … Continue reading
Gaslight (1940 and 1944) | Movie classics
Originally posted on Movie Classics. This posting is my contribution to The Great Villain Blogathon. Please take a look at the other postings, which cover an amazing range of films. There’s something … Continue reading
Anna Sten | Movie classics
She’s known as ‘Goldwyn’s Folly’ – if she gets a mention at all, that is. But, after seeing a few of her films, I feel that actress Anna Sten deserves more … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Marie Dressler
Originally posted on waldina:
This week is the 146th birthday of Marie Dressler, an amazing character actress. She is one of those actors that play the mother or the wealthy aunt…
Happy Birthday Buster Keaton
Originally posted on waldina:
Today is the 119th birthday of Buster Keaton. I absolutely adore his expressionlessness in everything. And then, have you seen Sunset Boulevard? I have put the…
Happy Birthday Greta Garbo
Originally posted on waldina:
Today is the 109th birthday of Greta Garbo. NAME: Greta Garbo OCCUPATION: Actress, Pin-up BIRTH DATE: September 18, 1905 DEATH DATE: April 15, 1990 EDUCATION: Royal…
Rogues & Vagabonds 