A look at romance set in the world of politics in RKO’s The Farmer’s Daughter (1947) featuring Loretta Young in her Oscar winning performance. Also starring Joseph Cotten, Ethel Barrymore and Charles Bickford, directed by H.C. Potter.
Rest in Peace: Patty Andrews, 1918-2013, of The Andrews Sisters
Patty Andrews of The Andrews Sisters, the popular recording stars who also appeared in several movies during the World War II, died January 30, 2013. The youngest and last surviving member of the trio of sisters, Patty Andrews was 94.
Paul Lukas – Brief Biography of the Oscar Winning Actor
A brief biography of Oscar winning actor Paul Lukas includes a couple of early Lukas quotes and the return of Picto-Sked highlighting original newspaper ads of several of his films.
Nice Way to Explain USPS Increase to Customers
The USPS 2013 rate increase was especially sharp on International packages. This post includes a draft of how I’d explain the increase to curious customers.
Robert McWade – Brief Biography of the Grouchy Character Actor
A brief look at the career of 1930s character actor Robert McWade including images of him in some of his more famous movies. Son of a stage legend, he managed to upstage his father at the very end.
The Phantom of Crestwood (1932) with Ricardo Cortez and Karen Morley
America wondered “Who Killed Jenny Wren?” and RKO’s The Phantom of Crestwood revealed the answer in the first movie-radio tie-in. Starring Ricardo Cortez and Karen Morley with a large cast of familiar character actors and former silent stars in support.
RKO’s Hell’s Highway (1932) Beats Other Chain Gang Movie to Theaters
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)
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
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
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.
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