Leslie Howard is Star of the Month for July on TCM, but this article covers other gems on TCM’s July 2012 schedule including Classic Adventure, Jack Conway, Ann Rutherford and more.
News & Notes
Articles gathered under this heading include Cliff's monthly previews of Turner Classic Movies programming, reviews of movie books and interviews with film book authors, and site-related announcements including collectibles sales and book announcements.
Odds and Ends for June 30, 2012
A series of brief updates: Another image added to the 1932 Olympic Playing Card Gallery; Free Shipping in the Store; The Blackmer House is saved; Marguerite Courtot coming soon!
Leslie Howard TCM Star of the Month July 2012
Complete Leslie Howard TCM Star of the Month schedule for July 2012. Plus a vintage collectibles gallery and opinion about what’s good to watch.
Actor Frank Keenan Auctions Film Star Photo Album for $7,500 – in 1918
Report of a 1918 Los Angeles charity auction which saw actor Frank Keenan play auctioneer for the Red Cross. A movie star photo album goes for big bucks.
Report from London, 1940 – Soldiers Need More Movie Star Photos
A brief blurb in a 1940 newspaper reports that London is short on Movie Star Photos. Here are the five Hollywood stars most requested by overseas soldiers.
Bonhams Offers Rarest Marilyn Monroe Magazine at Auction
Bonhams is auctioning a very rare Marilyn Monroe magazine in their July 3, 2012 auction. This post shares a few words from the consignor’s son about the very rare April 13, 1946 edition of Leader Magazine.
Side by Side: 1934 Wills Famous Film Stars, Both Sizes
A front and back, side by side view of each of the two different sizes of 1934 Wills Famous Film Stars tobacco cards.
Earle Williams in the Newspapers
Learning about Earle Williams from original newspaper articles between 1908-1931. Once the most popular movie star, Earle Williams faded in the 1920s. His story ends tragically in 1931, four years after his death.
Eleanor Boardman in the Newspapers
Eleanor Boardman trivia discovered throughout original 1920s and 1930s period newspaper articles. A somewhat random Eleanor Boardman biography emerges.
Ann Rutherford, 1917-2012
Classic film star Ann Rutherford, who appeared in Gone With the Wind and as Polly Benedict in 12 of the Hardy Family movies, has died. Personal memories; links to obituaries; TCM’s special July 3 schedule; collectible images, all on one page.
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