Coverage of Monty Stratton’s accident as it happened inside the December 1, 1938 issue of The Sporting News, plus notes on 1949’s The Stratton Story and more.
Jean Muir – Why the 1930’s Warner Brothers Actress Left Film
The ups and downs of 1930’s Warner Brothers actress Jean Muir who left film on her own terms only to be branded a Communist when she attempted a return to TV.
Three on a Match (1932) starring Warren William and Ann Dvorak
A review of the Depression era pre-code classic Three on a Match starring Ann Dvorak and a host of familiar faces including young Bette Davis and Humphrey Bogart. Illustrated with movie collectibles.
The Young in Heart (1938) starring Janet Gaynor and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
A brief review after I sat down and watched The Young in Heart starring Janet Gaynor and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. A charming look at a potentially ghoulish family of con artists.
A Free Soul (1931) starring Norma Shearer and Lionel Barrymore
Norma Shearer stars in A Free Soul with Lionel Barrymore and Clark Gable. A brief review of the film accompanied by some glimpses of movie collectibles.
Today in 1921 – Birth of Donna Reed
Donna Reed was born on this date in 1921. How do you remember her? Perfect wife or polite prostitute? This brief biography includes images of Donna Reed movie collectibles illustrating the text.
Today in 1907 – Variety Publishes First Movie Reviews
On this date in 1907 Variety Magazine published what are considered the first movie reviews. This article looks at two of those movies, reprints one of the reviews, includes a video of a piece from that same period, and more!
Today in 1954 – Joe DiMaggio Marries Marilyn Monroe
Looking at the anniversary of the Joe DiMaggio – Marilyn Monroe wedding from the collectors’ eye. With images of original wedding day press photos.
Happy 99th Birthday Luise Rainer
Celebrating the career of two time Oscar winner Luise Rainer through the eyes of TCM’s 2009 tribute to her on her 99th birthday. Movie cards illustrate.
Today in 1892 – Rubye de Remer is Born
Today’s Rubye de Remer’s birthday! Who’s that? Well, not a lot of info, but I’ve put together what I could plus an image of an early movie card picturing her.