UPS dropped off my Amazon pre-order of the new Spencer Tracy biography by James Curtis earlier today, so I made a 3 minute video taking it out of the box and capturing first impressions.
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.
Myrna Loy – The Only Good Girl in Hollywood vs. Being and Becoming
Myrna Loy’s 1987 autobiography Being and Becoming is an all-time favorite here. 2011 brings the first Myrna Loy biography since that time, Myrna Loy: The Only Good Girl in Hollywood by Emily W. Leider. Here’s a look at both titles, side by side.
Buster Keaton TCM Star of the Month October 2011
Complete Buster Keaton TCM Star of the Month schedule for October 2011 illustrated by a gallery of vintage movie cards and collectibles featuring Keaton.
His Warts, Their Warts: The Ragman’s Son by Kirk Douglas
Thoughts after reading Kirk Douglas’ 1988 autobiography The Ragman’s Son. Written during TCM’s September 2011 tribute to Douglas as their Star of the Month.
Louis Wolheim Born in Russian Poland, Not New York?
New York is the reported birthplace for Louis Wolheim, star of All Quiet on the Western Front (1930). But census records indicate Wolheim was actually born in Russia in 1880 and came to the US with family in 1888. This post follows that paper trail.
Kirk Douglas TCM Star of the Month September 2011
The complete TCM Star of the Month schedule for Kirk Douglas along with brief biographical notes, comments on two favorites: Lust for Life and Paths of Glory; movie collectibles and more!
Hurricane Irene Shipping Notes – Updated 9/1 – Power Back On!
Possible delays on Immortal Ephemera eBay orders due to Hurricane Irene. All orders paid through Saturday the 27th at 11 am have shipped. Later orders may experience delays depending upon the weather.
Ronald Reagan as Baseball Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander
A look at Baseball Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander and how Ol Pete was portrayed by Ronald Reagan in The Winning Team (1952) with focus on the 1926 World Series.
Odds and Ends
News and notes from Immortal Ephemera and the other sites I run including the unveiling of BurrMcIntosh.com. Also, claiming my Liebster Award and expressing thanks to The Girl with the White Parasol.
Kashin Motion Picture Stars Variations
A customer recently contacted me about possible variations within the Kashin Publications boxed sets of Motion Picture Stars. Some fascinating discoveries as a variation is confirmed and more questions are raised about discrepancies in the Kashin checklists!
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