Thehollywoodrevue
A blog dedicated to films and movie stars from the silent era through the 1970s.
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The Hollywood Revue
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A blog dedicated to movies and stars from the silent era through the 1970s.
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Rita Moreno and West Side Story at the Redford Theatre
The Redford Theater in Detroit has a great history of rolling out the red carpet whenever a movie star visits the theater. In the past, I’ve attended... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
What’s on TCM: October 2014
Happy October, everyone! I don’t know about you, but I am so looking forward to watching a whole lot of classic horror movies this month. Read more
Posted on 29 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Joan of Paris (1942)
When five RAF pilots are shot down over Nazi-occupied France, the pilots, led by Paul Lavallier (Paul Henreid), head to a bar to steal some civilian clothing... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Dolly Sisters (1945)
As little girls, twin sisters Jenny (Betty Grable) and Rosie Dolly(June Haver) immigrate to America with their uncle Latsie (S.Z. Sakall). They arrive in New... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
What’s on TCM: September 2014
Happy September, everyone! Summer Under the Stars is always a tough act to follow, but TCM does an awesome job of doing so. There are two huge things that I am... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Lydia (1941)
After dedicating her new home for blind children, Lydia MacMillan (Merle Oberon) gets a surprise visit from her former lover Michael Fitzpatrick (Joseph Cotten). Read more
Posted on 30 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Watch the Birdie (1950)
Rusty Cammeron (Red Skelton) works at his family’s camera shop, but business isn’t going too swimmingly. The bank is coming after them for money they owe, so... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
D.o.a. (1950)
When Frank Bigelow (Edmond O’Brien) announces he’s taking a quick trip to San Francisco, his girlfriend Paula (Pamela Britton) is nervous about him going... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
More Than a Miracle (1967)
Spanish prince Rodrigo Fernandez (Omar Sharif) could have his choice of any princess his mother (Dolores del Rio) wants him to marry, but Rodrigo refuses to hav... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Christmas in July (1940)
If there’s one thing Jimmy MacDonald (Dick Powell) can’t resist, it’s entering a contest. He’s not exactly successful at winning them, but when he enters a big... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Hard Way (1943)
After the death of their mother, Helen Chernen (Ida Lupino) does her best to raise her younger sister Katie (Joan Leslie). They live in the dismal industrial... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Catered Affair (1956)
Just as cab driver Tom Hurley (Ernest Borgnine) finally saves enough money to fulfill his longtime dream to own taxi cab, his daughter Jane (Debbie Reynolds)... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Green Mansions (1959)
After his father is killed by rebels, Abel (Anthony Perkins) heads into the Venezuelan wilderness to avenge his death and find a rumored cache of gold. Read more
Posted on 23 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Crashing Hollywood (1938)
After getting out of prison, former gangster Herman Tibbets (Paul Guilfoyle) and his wife Goldie (Lee Patrick) hop a train headed for California, where they’re... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Pillow Talk (1959)
Decorator Jan Morrow (Doris Day) has a pretty good life. She’s got a good career, a nice apartment in New York, a perpetually-hungover housekeeper named Alma... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Harper (1966)
When Elaine Sampson’s (Lauren Bacall) wealthy disappears, she calls detective Lew Harper (Paul Newman) to track him down. Elaine doesn’t care if her husband is... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
It’s a Wonderful World (1939)
After millionaire Willie Heyward (Ernest Truex) is accused of murdering his girlfriend, detective Guy Johnson (Jimmy Stewart) gets the job of defending him. Read more
Posted on 19 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Marriage is a Private Affair (1944)
When man-hungry heiress Theo Scofield (Lana Turner) playfully agrees to marry soldier Lt. Tom Cochrane West (John Hodiak), the last thing she expects is for... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Murder! (1930)
When a young actress Edna Druce is found dead in her flat, all circumstantial evidence points to her friend/rival Diana Baring (Norah Baring) being the culprit. Read more
Posted on 17 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Happening (1967)
After an all-night party they had been attending is broken up, hippies Sandy (Faye Dunaway), Sureshot (Michael Parks), Taurus (George Maharis), and Herby (Rober... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES