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Get Your Motor Runnin: Part Two
Let's have another look at our favorite stars with their fabulous cars.Bob Hope, looking quite dapper next to his new car.James Cagney tools around Los Angeles.Anita Page arrives at the studio in...
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Happy Halloween!
Oh my word! When I signed up to do Classic Movie Man's Val Lewton Blogathon a few weeks ago I didn't realize it was taking place on Halloween. Of course I signed on to write about A Star Is Born. Not...
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Quiet On The Set: Part Three
It's time to check in with our favorite classic stars in some behind the scenes photos.Alice Faye and Rudy Vallee take a break on the set of "George White's Scandals" 1934Hedy Lamarr adjusts her...
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I Bring To You the Warm and Fuzzies.
Hey cats and kittens! I'm working on my Betty Compson bio that will be up this weekend but in the meantime let's have a look at our classic stars with their lovable companions. (No, not their squeeze...
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Betty Compson (1897-1974)
The petite Utah native with her blond curls and bright blue eyes, found herself working at an early age to help support her mother upon her fathers death. A talented violinist, she made a decent living...
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Get Your Motor Runnin: Part Three
I thought it would be fun to have another look at our favorite stars with their fabulous cars. You may recall that I usually get my When Fur Was Fabulous posts underway by this time every year but with...
View ArticleIt's Your Time, Michael!
As you know by now if you've been following this blog, I don't write reviews of current movies, nor do I discuss my favorite music groups. I've kept it focused on classic cinema and classic stars. I'm...
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Book Chat!
With Christmas approaching, I'm sure many of you, like myself have a book or two on your Holiday Wish List. I thought I would take a moment to share some of the books that I've purchased recently and a...
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Shirley's Back.... with Fabulous Hats!
I know you've all missed Shirley and her candid thoughts on old Hollywood hats so she's back! Let's get started before Ivan G. arrives with his petition to shut this blog down.For the three of you who...
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When Fur Was Fabulous
While it's not cold here it's still winter and with that it's time to bring back our classic stars in their fabulous furs.Lana Turner steps out with Peter Lawford. Jayne Mansfield opts for a black wrap...
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
Rita Hayworth, lovely in her winter wear.Joan Leslie gets into the Christmas spirit.June Haver has a special surprise for Santa.Vera Ellen spreads some Christmas cheer.Deanna Durbin sings her way into...
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Happy New Year 2013!
Alice White vamps her way into the new year. Virginia Dale beats that wrinkled New Years baby any day. Shirley Temple bursts her way into a New Year, to wish everyone lots of good luck. (Even, Ivan...
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The Academy Awards: 1939
It's that time again! With the Academy Awards soon approaching, I'll be starting where I left off with our previous Oscars, 1939. Also known as the 12th Annual Academy Awards.Let's have a look at the...
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"The Girl" 2012: Hitch is Back in the Spotlight
eWith the release of "Hitchcock" on the big screen recently and the HBO/BBC film, "The Girl" that also came out just a few months ago, then with "Vertigo" bumping "Citizen Kane" off of the AFI top spot...
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When Fur Was Fabulous: Part 3
It's time to have another look at our favorite classic stars, strutting their stuff in fur.Mary Pickford, setting sail on one of her European Cruises.Lana Turner glows in all white.Eleanor Powell looks...
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Milliners Invade Hollywood: Part Seven
I do apologize for my absence. I've just recently returned from a week long vacation. I've missed our stars in fabulous hats and Shirley Temple, my always opinionated co-host so if you're ready let's...
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The Academy Awards: 1940
With the Oscars quickly approaching it's time to take another look back at the previous winners, losers, snubs and trivia for the 13th Annual Academy Awards.Best Picture:Rebecca (Winner), Foreign...
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More Fabulous Stars in Fur!
We have some wicked fog today and a bit of rain. I think that's just about as 'wintery' as it is going to get here. I must continue with my winter series on our delightful stars decked out in fur...
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Happy Valentines Day!
Happy Valentines Day from My Love of Old Hollywood.Marilyn Monroe takes aim.Mary Carlisle channels her inner child.Toby Wing makes the perfect Valentines Day pin-up.Wynne Gibson looks extra sweet in...
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Fabulous Films of the 1940s, CMBA Blogathon entry: The Philadelphia Story
This is my entry for the CMBA Blogathon: Fabulous Films of the 1940s. For the rest of the entries just click on the link HEREWhen deciding on a film for the Blogathon I knew immediately that I wanted...
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