Classic Movies & Movie Collectibles
A round-up including site notes and TV alerts that begins with today’s birthdays: Clive Brook in 1887; Frank Morgan in 1890; Peggy Fears in 1903; Robert Newton in 1905; Gertrude Michael in 1911; Joan Caulfield in 1922; Andy Griffith in 1926; Marilyn Monroe in 1926.
From the papers, 1939, an illustration of key cast members from The Wizard of Oz …
Born on this date in 1888, Jack Holt …
Born on this date in 1891, Ben Bernie …
A collection of clippings following Bob Hope pre-fame as half of Hope & Durbin with Hurley’s Jolly Follies, teamed with George Byrne as Dancemedians, early billing as Lester Hope, and his rise as master of ceremonies under the name of Bob Hope traced from Decatur, IL beginning in late 1928 into 1929.
Born Helen Rulfs in Beaumont, Texas, this biography traces Helen Vinson’s life and career through Houston to New York, Hollywood, and beyond. Born to money, Vinson excelled at playing icy socialites in the movies. Married three times including her 1930s union with Wimbledon champ Fred Perry.
Born on this date in 1884, Charles Winninger …
A glance at Pershing’s Crusaders (1918) through clippings, advertisements, a review excerpt, and an old movie card image of Blackjack Pershing himself.
An illustrated collection of Frank McHugh quotes gathered from various newspapers.
“Phonovision is a process by which a motion picture is released to your television screen not at the expense of a sponsor, but …”
