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RKO’s Hell’s Highway (1932) Beats Other Chain Gang Movie to Theaters

January 23, 2013 By Cliff Aliperti Leave a Comment

It’s tempting to call RKO’s Hell’s Highway (1932) a knockoff on I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang. However the Richard Dix movie came first. A long essay looking at Hell’s Highway, Dix, the Etude Ethiopian Chorus and that other Chain Gang movie.

Romeo’s Photos in Hell’s Highway (1932)

January 21, 2013 By Cliff Aliperti 2 Comments

A look at the movie star photo collection of Romeo, a chain gang convict from RKO’s Hell’s Highway (1932). Trying to identify Romeo’s collection of photos. Plus: Hell’s Highway movie embed. Watch it here!

First Impressions: Little Women (1933) Starring Katharine Hepburn

January 19, 2013 By Cliff Aliperti 10 Comments

RKO’s classic Little Women (1933) starring Katharine Hepburn as Jo Marsh with Joan Bennett, Frances Dee and Jean Parker as her sisters. Some notes based on the first time I watched the movie.

First Impressions: Little Men (1940) Starring Kay Francis

January 19, 2013 By Cliff Aliperti Leave a Comment

The RKO released Little Men (1940) starring Kay Francis as Jo is inferior sequel to Little Women (1933) but enjoyable tale of swindlers George Bancroft and Jack Oakie.

Cary Grant Comes to Paramount, Leaves to Become Screen Legend

January 18, 2013 By Cliff Aliperti Leave a Comment

Archie Leach comes to Paramount, becomes Cary Grant. Cary Grant leaves Paramount to become a legendary star. Post includes some old Archie Leach ads, more.

Harry Carey Images … And More

January 16, 2013 By Cliff Aliperti 4 Comments

When I think Harry Carey two very different images immediately pop to mind. They’re here, with several others, as we zero on Carey’s unforgettable face. Plus, Elmer Booth.

RKO’s Jalna (1935) Inspires Craving for More Mazo de la Roche

January 15, 2013 By Cliff Aliperti 31 Comments

Jessie Ralph plays 99 year old Gran in RKO’s 1935 movie adaptation of Jalna, the first of the Mazo de la Roche Whiteoaks novels. Also starring Kay Johnson, Ian Hunter and David Manners. Directed by John Cromwell.

Hal Roach and Three Well-Known Employees, All Born January 14

January 14, 2013 By Cliff Aliperti Leave a Comment

Hal Roach employees Bebe Daniels, Mary Ann Jackson and William Bendix were all born on January 14 just like their boss. Each spent significant time working for Roach at different points in the career of the famed producer.

Three Bad Men – Scott Allen Nollen Talks About His Latest Book

January 11, 2013 By Cliff Aliperti 12 Comments

An interview with author Scott Allen Nollen about his latest, THREE BAD MEN: John Ford, John Wayne, Ward Bond, coming from McFarland in April 2013. Includes several rare images courtesy of the author.

Midnight Mary (1933) Starring Loretta Young, Ricardo Cortez, Franchot Tone

January 9, 2013 By Cliff Aliperti 16 Comments

William Wellman directs and Loretta Young stars in MIDNIGHT MARY (1933) a fast-paced MGM pre-code movie that inherits a Warner Brothers feel from director, cinematographer and star.