TagJoan Blondell

Posted August 27, 2018 1930s

Kansas City Princess (1934)

There are several reasons to praise Warner Archive, but the main one is that they support all manner of classic film, even small comedic outings like Kansas City Princess. This … Continue Reading Kansas City Princess (1934)

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 August 31, 20126 Comments TCM Top Twelve

The TCM Top Twelve for September

September is a good month for me in numerous ways, predominately that it contains my birthday which I do celebrate for the entire month as my mother so kindly … Continue Reading The TCM Top Twelve for September

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 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

Posted June 19, 201214 Comments 1950s

Desk Set (1957)

I’m slowly working my way through the films Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn made together. It’s going slowly because I’m finding the movies in various places because I lack the … Continue Reading Desk Set (1957)