Kirk Douglas, circa 1955.
Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020
Classic Hollywood
Happy Birthday, John Gilbert!
I’m lucky to share a birthday with my favorite silent film actor, John Gilbert!
Here’s to you, Jack.
John Gilbert
Rest in Peace, Tab Hunter!
Rest in Peace to the extraordinary, gifted Tab Hunter (11 July 1931-8 July 2018).
Tab Hunter
Welcome to the 2018 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!
Hey there, readers! The 2018 Reel Infatuation Blogathon is officially here.
*internally screams*
Mabel is already looking for your posts
Remember: once your post is up, please link it in the comments section here or on the re-blogs on Silver Screenings or A Small Press Life. We’re so excited to read your contributions. Thanks a million!
PS-It’s not too late to join us. Read the details here.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Fairbanks!
Douglas Fairbanks, one of the most charismatic individuals to ever step foot in front of a movie camera, was born on this day in 1883. Cheers to you, sir!
Douglas Fairbanks in His Majesty, the American (1919)
R.I.P. Patricia Morison
Patricia Morison (1939)
Gloria Swanson…
I’m a bit late, but yesterday was the 35th anniversary of her death. She was a singular lady, that one.
Gloria Swanson in Don’t Change Your Husband (1919).Happy Birthday, Doris Day!
Ohio’s own Doris Day is 96 years young today!*
Portrait of Doris Day (Aquarium, NYC) circa 1946, by William Gottlieb.
*And a happy birthday to my lovely aunts Lauree and Linda, who share a birthday with Doris.
Happy New Year’s Eve from Font and Frock (with a little help from Joan Crawford)
Joan Crawford, circa 1929
Happy Birthday, Marlene!
Happy birthday, Marlene Dietrich!
(27 December 1901)
Marlene Google Doodle
Font and Frock 