Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
For the Boys: Lena Horne
I recently discovered a print/web magazine devoted to America during WWII. Right up my alley, as my loyal followers will, no doubt, know.
The America in WWII magazine facebook page has lots of reader submitted photos and other treasures. The magazine's home page has articles and lots more pictures. Check it out!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Bevy of Beauties 17
September 1933 From left, Lona Andre, Ida Lupino,
Judge Marshall McComb, Toby Wing, Baby Le Roy
and Grace Bradley. Judge McComb examines the
contract waivers signed by the parents or guardians
of Paramount contract players who have not
reached the age of consent.
Monday, May 24, 2010
On the Set: Brenda Marshall
Brenda Marshall dries her hair on the set of
The Smiling Ghost (1941), with an assist
from fellow actor David Bruce and
some borrowed power from the sound truck.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Bonnie & Clyde +66 years
On the 66th anniversary of the death of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, let's take a look at some of the films celebrating their names, if not particularly accurate renditions of their lives.
First up, Dorothy Provine starred in The Bonnie Parker Story (1958) which had virtually no relationship to her actual story. This film did not even include Clyde Barrow at all.
Almost a decade later, it was Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty in Bonnie and Clyde (1967). Although it had some accuracy issues as well, this celebrated film captured the imagination of the American public.