Remembering David Brian, born Brian James Davis on today's date in 1914. Loved him best in The Damned Don't Cry and Ambush on Tomahawk Gap.
Karen
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Karen Burroughs Hannsberry, editor of The Dark Pages, the planet's oldest film noir newsletter. Author of the Shadows and Satin blog & the Good Times Blog, owner of The Timeless Hideaway on Etsy, and Noir Nook columnist at the Classic Movie Hub.
Celebrating Erika Slezak, who turns 80 today! She'll always be Viki Lord Riley to me. Her father, by the way, was actor Walter Slezak (who I know best from the 1947 noir, Born to Kill).
"It's a bitter little world full of sad surprises." Celebrating Joan Bennett on Day 5 of @tcmtv.bsky.social's Summer Under the Stars. My pick of the day is Hollow Triumph (1948), AKA The Scar. It's good stuff, y'all. Treat yourself. #SUTS
Remembering Melvyn Douglas, who died on today's date in 1981, just a few months after his 80th birthday. He was a standout in so many films, including Ninotchka, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, Hud, and I Never Sang for My Father. His granddaughter is actress Illeana Douglas.
Remembering Marilyn, who died on today's date in 1962. She was 36 years old.
Celebrating Glenn Ford on Day 4 of @tcmtv.bsky.social’s Summer Under the Stars. My pick of the day is The Big Heat (1953). Ford is a total badass, and he's just one of many standouts in this first-rate noir. #SUTS bit.ly/49xx5eS
Celebrating June Allyson on Day 3 of @tcmtv.bsky.social's Summer Under the Stars. My pick of the day is a colorful, joy-filled musical, Good News (1947). #SUTS
Celebrating Humphrey Bogart on Day 2 of TCM’s Summer Under the Stars. My pick of the day is Bogart’s last film, The Harder They Fall (1956). #SUTS
It's time for @tcmtv.bsky.social's Summer Under the Stars! Here are my recommendations for the month -- starting with Storm Warning (1950) for Day 1: Doris Day day! #SUTS bit.ly/3RESz5l
Remembering Bobby Sherman, born on today's date in 1942. I knew him best from the pages of Tiger Beat that wound up on my bedroom wall alongside Michael Jackson, Donny Osmond, and The Sylvers. He died last year at the age of 81.
Before Jeopardy and Family Feud, there was Password -- different versions have been on and off TV since 1961, and it's still going strong! I recently listed this never-opened 1966 edition in my Etsy shop for anyone who enjoys a little vintage game night nostalgia. bit.ly/4b6JvN9
I just woke up from a dream where Walt Disney was my Father-in-law and my car was stolen by Patty Duke. Make of that what you will.
"I was so young, and making movies, going to the studio every morning at dawn was magic." Remembering Natalie Wood, born Natalie Zacharenko in San Francisco on today's date in 1938.
Celebrating James Brolin, who turns 86 today! He'll always be Dr. Steven Kiley to me.
Remembering Hume Cronyn, born in Canada on today's date in 1911. Cronyn was married from 1942 to 1994 to actress Jessica Tandy. I loved him best in The Postman Always Rings Twice and Shadow of a Doubt, and loved to hate him in Brute Force.
My idea of relaxation? A cold beverage and a vintage movie magazine. Today's pick: a glass of prosecco and the June 1933 issue of Photoplay with Bette Davis on the cover. ❤️ #ClassicHollywood #BetteDavis #Photoplay #VintageMagazines
“I believe in living each day as it comes to the best of my ability. When it’s done, I put it away, remembering that there will be a tomorrow to take its place. If I have any philosophy, that’s it . . .” —Ginger Rogers #botd
I couldn't let the day pass without remembering one of my all-time favorite stars, Barbara Stanwyck, @botd in 1907. I love her in everything I've ever seen her in, including the underrated Internes Can't Take Money (1937). Can you recommend a Stanwyck movie that doesn't get enough love?
Celebrating Nancy Olson, who turns 98 today!! Loved her in Sunset Blvd. (1950), of course, as well as in a lesser-known noir released the same year, Union Station. And loved seeing her at #TCMFF a few years back. She’s the same age as my mom - wishing them both many more!!🎂🎁🎬❤️
Still have a VCR? Then I have a treat for you! I've just added a collection of classic movie VHS tapes to my Etsy shop -- film noir, pre-Code, silent films, Bogart, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and more. tinyurl.com/mtznebce #ClassicMovies #FilmNoir #VHS #OldHollywood
Remembering Barbara Loden, who was born in Asheville, North Carolina on today's date in 1932. I know her best as Warren Beatty's sister in Splendor in the Grass, and for Wanda, the acclaimed 1970 independent film she wrote, directed, and starred in. She died in 1980 at age 48.
Tune into @tcmtv.bsky.social Wednesday for a first-class pre-Code -- Central Park (1932), with Joan Blondell and Wallace Ford. And a lion. Treat yourself. tinyurl.com/26c5hj7c
I love vintage magazines -- sometimes more for the ads than anything else. And this one is a scream! Poor Mary . . . 😄 #VintageAds #AdvertisingHistory #VintageMagazines #VintageHumor
Remembering Pat Paulsen, born on today's date in 1927. A regular on The Smothers Brothers Hour, he ran for president in six elections.
"I don't know what it is I exude. But whatever it is, it's whatever I am." Remembering Janet Leigh, born Jeanette Helen Morrison on today's date in 1927.
