Monthly Archives: January 2012
WANTED: Glass Movie Slides; Coming Attraction Advertising of a Bygone Era
Posted below is a link to a collection of glass movie slides, or coming attraction slides, as they are also known. Pre movie trailers, these hand painted glass slides were projected onto the movie screen to show audiences what to … Continue reading
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Jeffrey Hunter Book by Paul Green – Please Sign the Below Petition to Show Your Support!
My friend, and fellow author, Paul Green has spent the past year writing the definitive life and career study of actor, Jeffrey Hunter. However, there is now a threatened legal dispute and the book is in limbo until an agreement is … Continue reading
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“Gene Tierney: A Biography” in Paperback – $25 plus FREE SHIPPING!
Just a reminder that my book Gene Tierney: A Biography has recently been released in paperback. As a result, the price has decreased too. For $25, with free shipping (within the U.S.), it’ll be delivered to your door via Amazon.com … Continue reading
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An Announcement that Shocked the World…
*Her age is given as thirty-three. This is incorrect. She was actually thirty-six.
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“Hugo” and “The Artist” Lead Oscar Nominations!
Two new films, both paying homage to old Hollywood lead this years Oscar nominations. Hugo is up for eleven awards, while The Artist is up for ten. Additionally, Michelle Williams has been nominated for “Best Actress in a Lead Role” … Continue reading
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Upcoming “Citizen Kane” Screening Will Have Hearst Rolling in his Grave!
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Scorsese’s “Hugo” is a loving tribute to early film…
Hugo is a refreshingly accurate tale of fact and fiction, all woven together with artful cinematography and an enthralling story with characters of depth. Sadly, it’s a combination too often missed in modern film. However, when it comes to a … Continue reading
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Marilyn Monroe – Naked…
Most of you are well aware that I’m currently writing a “films of” Marilyn Monroe book for McFarland, and in doing my research, I came across the below photograph this afternoon. I’ve never seen it before. Though Monroe was known … Continue reading
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