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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Call Her Savage (1932)
Like so many young women, Nasa (Clara Bow) loves to rebel against her father Pete Springer (Willard Robertson). Or at least the he’s man she believes is her... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Morocco (1930)
When nightclub singer Amy Jolly (Marlene Dietrich) arrives in Morocco, she’s already lived and loved a lot and it’s left her exhausted. The last thing she... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Havana Widows (1933)
After losing their jobs dancing in a chorus, Mae (Joan Blondell) and Sadie (Glenda Farrell) take some advice from one of their friends and head to Havana to mee... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Murder at the Vanities (1934)
It’s opening night of Earl Carroll’s newest show and it’s the hottest ticket in town. Stage manager Jack Ellery (Jack Oakie) wouldn’t even be able to get a... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Possessed (1931)
Marian Martin (Joan Crawford) is an unrepentant gold digger. She’s a factory worker from Erie, Pennsylvania, but she would love to be a high society dame. Read more
Posted on 12 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Twentieth Century (1934)
Theater producer Oscar Jaffe (John Barrymore) is one of the most renowned producers in the business. His name being attached to a show is essentially a guarante... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Mandalay (1934)
When gunrunner Tony Evans (Ricardo Corez) leaves his girlfriend Tanya (Kay Francis) behind for a job, he leaves her in the care of his boss Nick (Warner Oland). Read more
Posted on 10 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Animal Kingdom (1932)
Tom Collier (Leslie Howard) is a publisher who has lived out of wedlock with his good friend Daisy (Ann Harding) for quite some time. But while she is away on... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Miracle Woman (1931)
Florence Fallon’s (Barbara Stanwyck) father dedicated his life to being a minister. After spending twenty years giving his all to his congregation, he is... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Loose Ankles (1930)
When Ann Harper’s (Loretta Young) grandmother passes away, the family gathers for the reading of the will. Ann’s grandmother was a very wealthy woman, so Ann’s... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Secret Six (1931)
Looking to make some fast money, Scorpio (Wallace Beery) meets with gangsters Johnny Franks (Ralph Bellamy) and Mizoski (Paul Hurst) about joining a... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Street Scene (1931)
While New York City is in the grips of a heat wave, the residents of one building beat the heat by sitting on the building’s stoop and catching up on gossip. Read more
Posted on 05 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Animal Crackers (1930)
Mrs. Rittenhouse (Margaret Dumont) is hosting one of the biggest society events of the year at her home in Long Island. Not only will renowned African explorer... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Applause (1929)
At the height of her career, Kitty Darling (Helen Morgan) is a queen of burlesque with dreams of performing on Broadway. Even the birth of her daughter April... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Hell’s House (1932)
After the death of his mother, Jimmy Mason (Junior Durkin) goes to live with his Aunt Emma (Emma Dunn) and Uncle Henry (Charley Grapewin) at their boarding... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
42nd Street (1933)
When word gets out that producers Jones and Barry are putting on a new show, it’s the talk of the theater world. Since the nation is in the midst of the Great... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Ghosts of Old Hollywood
Happy Halloween, everyone! Halloween just wouldn’t be complete without a few ghost stories, right? So for the sake of getting into the Halloween spirit, here... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
What’s on TCM: November 2013
Happy November, everyone! As always, there are plenty of wonderful movies to look forward to on TCM, but it’s going to be a little bit of a quiet month. Read more
Posted on 29 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Vivien Leigh: An Intimate Portrait
When Vivien Leigh portrayed Scarlett O’Hara in Gone With the Wind, she instantly earned a permanent place in the pop culture lexicon. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
What’s on TCM: October 2013
Happy October, everyone! I hope you’re ready for plenty of classic horror movies because TCM is going all out for Halloween this year. Read more
Posted on 27 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES