Thehollywoodrevue
A blog dedicated to films and movie stars from the silent era through the 1970s.
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The Hollywood Revue
http://hollywoodrevue.wordpress.com/
A blog dedicated to movies and stars from the silent era through the 1970s.
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My Favorite Pre-Code Journalists
As you will see with this weekend’s Journalism in Classic Film Blogathon (hosted by Comet Over Hollywood and Lindsay’s Movie Musings), there are plenty of... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Shirley Jones and The Music Man at The Redford Theatre
Photo from the Redford’s Facebook page.When the Redford Theatre in Detroit, MI has an actor make an appearance at the theater, you can count on it being a big... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
John Gilbert: The Last of the Silent Film Stars
John Gilbert was undoubtedly one of the greatest stars of the silent film era. He worked his way up from bit player to being one of Hollywood’s most popular... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Storm in a Teacup (1937)
Vickie Gow (Vivien Leigh) is the daughter of Provost Willie Gow (Cecil Parker). Willie is in the midst of campaigning to be nominated for a seat on the Town... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Town Without Pity (1961)
When sixteen-year-old Karin Steinhof (Christine Kaufmann) is brutally raped by four drunken American soldiers — Sergeant Chuck Snyder (Frank Sutton), Private... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
I’ve Got Your Number (1934)
Terry Riley (Pat O’Brien) and Johnny (Allan Jenkins) are telephone repairmen who aren’t exactly known for being employees of the month. Read more
Posted on 30 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
What’s on TCM: September 2013
Happy September, everybody! TCM’s Summer Under the Stars may be drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean September is going to be a boring month. Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
A Ticklish Affair (1963)
Widow Amy Martin (Shirley Jones) is a devoted mother to three young boys, Grover (Peter Robbins), Alex (Bill Mumy), and Luke (Bryan Russell). Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Taking of the Pelham One Two Three (1974)
When a gang of four armed men in matching disguises — known only as Blue (Robert Shaw), Grey (Héctor Elizondo), Green (Martin Balsam), and Brown (Earl Hindman) ... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Margie (1946)
While Margie (Jeanne Crain) and her teenage daughter Joyce are looking for something in the attic, Joyce gets a kick out of finding some of Margie’s things... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Cain and Mabel (1936)
When Aloysius K. Reilly (Roscoe Karns) accidentally causes waitress Mabel O’Dare (Marion Davies) to lose her job, Reilly is determined to find her an even bette... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Heaven Can Wait (1943)
When Henry Van Cleve (Don Ameche) dies, he has no delusions about going to Heaven. But before he can go anywhere, he has to explain to the devil why he belongs... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Father of the Bride (1950)
Upon getting the news that their daughter Kay (Elizabeth Taylor) is getting married to her boyfriend Buckley (Don Taylor), Stanley and Ellie Banks (Spencer Trac... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Honey Pot (1967)
After catching a performance of the play “Volpone,” Cecil Fox (Rex Harrison) has the idea of playing a prank on some of his former lovers. Read more
Posted on 23 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949)
Graduates from the Woodruff Secretarial School are virtually guaranteed to have their choice of good jobs. Well, that may be true for most students, but not... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Janie (1944)
Hortonville is a small, quiet town and that’s the way Charles Conway (Edward Arnold) likes it. His hands are full enough with running a newspaper and trying to... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Tall T (1957)
While making a trip to buy a seed bull, cowboy Pat Brennan (Randolph Scott) loses a bet with his former employer and has to give up his horse. Read more
Posted on 20 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
A Cry in the Night (1956)
Like many teenagers, Elizabeth Taggart (Natalie Wood) enjoys spending evenings with her boyfriend Owen (Richard Anderson) at the town’s Lovers’ Loop. Read more
Posted on 19 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
A Date With Judy (1948)
The big school dance is coming up and Judy Foster (Jane Powell) is planning on attending with her boyfriend Oogie Pringle (Scotty Beckett). Oogie is also the... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Killer McCoy (1947)
Tommy McCoy (Mickey Rooney) is a hard working, albeit hot tempered, kid who supports his family by selling newspapers and playing pool while his father Brian... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES