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Posted April 2, 201414 Comments 1930s

Libeled Lady (1936)

One of my first reviews gets a reprint due to Film Class Wednesdays. This review doesn’t do it justice, but my thoughts never wavered. Libeled Lady is of my favorite … Continue Reading Libeled Lady (1936)

Posted July 1, 201322 Comments 1930s

The Women (1939)

The first member of the July 5 is Joan Crawford, so let’s kick things off with a look at one of her best remembered films. I’ve had The Women recorded … Continue Reading The Women (1939)

Posted November 5, 20122 Comments 1930s

Old Hollywood Book Reviews: The Entertainer – Movies, Magic, and My Father’s Twentieth Century

Today’s book is not a biography as the author would claim. Writer Margaret Talbot‘s biography/Hollywood history book The Entertainer: Movies, Magic, and My Father’s Twentieth Century is a fantastic blend … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: The Entertainer – Movies, Magic, and My Father’s Twentieth Century

Posted November 3, 20123 Comments TCM Top Twelve

The TCM Top Twelve for November

With the mad rush of Halloween I’m behind on putting out my TCM Top Twelve for November. Thankfully, I only had to drop one movie that’s already run. The twelve … Continue Reading The TCM Top Twelve for November

Posted September 27, 20123 Comments 1930s

The TCM Top Twelve for October

W TCM in October is just behind Summer Under the Stars as my favorite time of year because of all the Halloween films they do! Classic horror is the theme … Continue Reading The TCM Top Twelve for October

Posted September 3, 20123 Comments Book Reviews

Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Peekaboo – The Story of Veronica Lake

It’s shocking and sad to me that there are only two biographies written about legendary icon Veronica Lake. Both books are out-of-date and heavily disputed. I wonder what one needs … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Peekaboo – The Story of Veronica Lake

Posted August 30, 20126 Comments 1930s

Summer Under the Stars: Three on a Match (1932)

**My final contribution to the Summer Under the Stars blogathon. Head over to ScribeHard on Film or Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence to read all past contributions. I’m reviewing all … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars: Three on a Match (1932)

Posted August 28, 20124 Comments 1930s

Female (1933)

I’m reviewing all five films (and one documentary) in the Forbidden Hollywood volume two box set, below are my previous reviews: Review of Night Nurse Review of Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin, … Continue Reading Female (1933)

Posted August 27, 20121 Comment 1930s

Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Joan Blondell – A Life Between Takes

This week’s installment of Old Hollywood Book Reviews looks at a biography everyone should go out and read! I’ve given a few books unanimous praise but this one gets a pass … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Joan Blondell – A Life Between Takes