Immortal Ephemera

Spencer Tracy TCM Star of the Month October 2012

October 1, 2012 By Cliff Aliperti 6 Comments

Complete Spencer Tracy TCM Star of the Month schedule for October 2012 with schedule previewed via both quotes from and a review of Tracy’s biography by James Curtis.

A Brief Biography of George Bancroft – Immortal Archives for September 30

September 30, 2012 By Cliff Aliperti 1 Comment

George Bancroft appeared in several Josef von Sternberg films before becoming a popular supporting actor in talkies during the 1930s. His life and career on his September 30 birthday. Plus a Retro Gallery, TCM Pick and more.

Greer Garson, the Oscar Nominated Years

September 29, 2012 By Cliff Aliperti 5 Comments

An appreciation of Greer Garson with a look at Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) plus her Academy Award-winning role in Mrs. Miniver (1942).

October 2012 TCM Preview – A Look Inside My Now Playing Guide

September 28, 2012 By Cliff Aliperti Leave a Comment

Turner Classic Movies preview for October 2012. TCM Star of the Month is Spencer Tracy and, as usual, October features many classic horror movies. A look at several hidden gems in the daylight and late night hours.

Wally Van – Vitagraph’s ‘Cutey’ Star in the Immortal Archives for September 27

September 27, 2012 By Cliff Aliperti 3 Comments

Your classic movie guide for September 27th looks at silent star Wally Van, who got his start building New York subway tunnels and racing boats for film pioneer J. Stuart Blackton.

George Raft Dances in the Immortal Archives for September 26

September 26, 2012 By Cliff Aliperti Leave a Comment

Your classic movie guide to September 26th includes a biography of the early George Raft.

George Raft, Jack La Rue and The Story of Temple Drake (1933)

September 25, 2012 By Cliff Aliperti 4 Comments

George Raft was originally cast as Trigger in The Story of Temple Drake (1933), but opted out. He feared that the controversial film, based on William Faulkner’s Sanctuary, would ruin his career. Jack La Rue was cast opposite Miriam Hopkins instead. Did Raft make the right choice?