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Name the Movie 1 Reply

In 1943 Alice Faye introduced a song in a MOVIE that won the award for Best Song, (naturally). Named....... 'You,ll Never Know' Which happens to be my favourite. Does anyone know the name of the Mo...

Started by Gordon L. Parrott in Classic Musicals. Last reply by Ktrek 5 hours ago.

What's the last DVD you purchased? 403 Replies

I thought it might be fun to see what everyone is purchasing these days. And please do NOT feel like you need to limit your response to just classic films. As a matter of fact my last purchase was ...

Started by Ktrek in DVD/Video. Last reply by Abdullah the Bitcher 16 hours ago.

Adding On to the Ending 12 Replies

What do you suppose happened to the characters of some of your favorite classics? For instance, Billy Wilder stated he didn't think Fran & Baxter lived happily ever after once The Apartment end...

Started by M.T. Fisher in Other Movie Topics. Last reply by MothGirl Wings 1 day ago.

The Last Days of Chasen's 8 Replies

I just wanted to let everyone know about a neat documentary on Chasen's, that I just saw. It's specifically about the last days of this great Hollywood watering hole. If anyone has an interest in o...

Started by Kristine Sader in Social Club. Last reply by MothGirl Wings Nov 19.

Twenty Favorite Actresses 34 Replies

OK, this isn't an original idea, there's a meme going around on several movie blogs asking for a list of your 20 favorite actresses. Since I haven't been "memed," I thought I'd be pro-active and st...

Tagged: actress

Started by Joanne C in Great Performers. Last reply by MothGirl Wings Nov 16.

Who is your favorite musical star? 64 Replies

Okay, I love musicals, so this category needs another thread :) Are you into the dancing or the singing? Gene Kelly or Barbra Streisand (oh, don't say Barbra Streisand, please...) Maybe Fred Astai...

Started by Miss Kubelik in Classic Musicals. Last reply by Jsom Nov 15.

Charlie Chaplin (Ning Network)

I created a network for all Charlie Chaplin fans. . . http://cschaplin.ning.com/profile/AnaLaura Chec it out, all ideas are welcome :)

Tagged: Chaplin, Charlie

Started by AnaLaura in Great Directors Nov 14.

Announcement: the Screwball Comedies Group has reached 100 members! 6 Replies

Just want to let you all know that our little group has passed the 100-member mark! That means there are quite a few fans of screwball comedies out there, which is good to know. As long as we can s...

Started by Rosie Sayer in Classic Comedies. Last reply by Rosie Sayer Nov 14.

Hollywood Hotel 2 Replies

Just saw Hollywood Hotel on TCM last night Nov. 11, 2009, and I was thrilled to see Benny Goodman's Orchestra playing Sing, Sing, Sing. What a phenomenal drummer Gene Krupa was, and Benny's pianist...

Started by FRANK in Classic Musicals. Last reply by MothGirl Wings Nov 14.

The beginning of the end of classic DVD releases ? 22 Replies

By this I mean proper pressed discs not the DVD-Rs of the Warner Archive Collection ? The evidence certainly appears to suggest this. The big studios appear to have almost stopped releasing new cl...

Started by Classic Movie Man in DVD/Video. Last reply by Ktrek Nov 14.

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I'm sick!

A few of my friends here know that I have not been well lately. At the end of September I got the H1N1 flu virus and ever since then I have not really felt well. So, I go back to the doctor and complain and they do some blood tests. I find out for a second time that my thyroid is not functioning properly. S… Continue

Posted by Ktrek on November 20, 2009 at 10:48pm — 5 Comments

Golden Age of Hollywood 106

1 hour 20 minutes 8 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie DVDs/Blu-ray

Main feature… Continue

Posted by Classic Movie Man on November 20, 2009 at 2:47pm

What I Miss and Don'r Miss About The Golden Age of Hollywood

It Was the Best of Times
It Was the Worst of Times
What I Miss and Don’t Miss About the Golden Era of Hollywood
By Rabbi Yehudah ben Shomeyr

I’m not one who believes in reincarnation, but I’ve been called and “old soul” and if I were to believe in past lives I’m almost sure one of them would have span the time of 1920’s to the 1950’s.

Watching these old films I see things that I miss here in the 21st century; such as the posh department stores that had the warm wood panels, floors and shelves… Continue

Posted by Rabbi Yehudah ben Shomeyr on November 20, 2009 at 6:39am — 7 Comments

My, Where Has the Year Gone?

I've been asking myself that question, too. Well, it's almost Thanksgiving -- the time of year to start thinking about putting in my order for the best silent film calendar ever! Compiled by Rodney Sauer of the Mont-Alto Motion Picture Orchestra, and several of his fellow silent film lovers, the calendar project benefits silent film preservation. Total net proceeds (after printing expenses) are used to benefit silent film restoration. Last year's proceeds went to help fund an internship in film… Continue

Posted by Joanne C on November 18, 2009 at 6:44pm

What happened to the Academy?

Outgoing Academy president Sid Ganis, himself a former Sony/Columbia top executive, was especially vulnerable to the studio pressure because of his personality penchant for kowtowing to power and influence. Over time we

have learned he personally helped the studios impose their agenda on what is supposed to be t… Continue

Posted by Tim Nyhus on November 17, 2009 at 2:30pm — 4 Comments

Happy Birthday, Clu Gulager!

I'm an hour and a half late with this but it's no less heart felt - I love this man.

Clu Gulager (William Martin Gulager) was born November 16, 1928 in Holdenville, Oklahoma, the son of John Gulager, a cowboy entertainer.

As a child he got his nickname… Continue

Posted by MothGirl Wings on November 17, 2009 at 4:00am — 2 Comments

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Ktrek replied to Gordon L. Parrott's discussion 'Name the Movie'

Well, you came to the right place for an answer because I love Alice Faye. And the answer to your question is the 1943 film "Hello, Frisco, Hello". It also stars John Payne. It was filmed in technicolor and is just a wonderful and beautiful film. ...

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