It was 82 years ago that James Cagney delivered his name-making performance, and helped launched the gangster-flick cycle of the Depression era, with the opening of the rats-with-gats opus The Public Enemy. We’ve got many more movie milestones to celebrate on tap.
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Gene Tierney: The Face in the Misty Light
Still regarded as one of the most exquisite beauties to ever grace the silver screen, this striking, green-eyed brunette from Brooklyn delivered many memorable efforts in the ’40s and ’50s before emotional troubles compromised her career. Born Gene Eliza Tierney…
Read more →This Week In Film History, 05.05.13
It was 33 years ago this week that Jason Voorhees started punishing campgoers (and we’re not talking taking away free swim) with the big-screen bow of the original Friday the 13th. We’ve got more awesome anniversaries in movie lore for you to explore.
Read more →Deanna Durbin: Universal’s Singing Sweetheart

MovieFanFare would like to pay tribute to Deanna Durbin, the highest paid actress of the 1940s. She walked away from Hollywood at age 27, leaving behind a film legacy of classic musicals, including the 1936 musical Three Smart Girls.
Read more →This Week In Film History, 04.28.13
It was exactly 75 years ago, that a nameless, manic cartoon rabbit–soon to evolve into Bugs Bunny–made his screen debut tormenting Porky Pig in the short Porky’s Hare Hunt. That’s not all of the movie milestones we have to share with you folks.
Read more →This Week In Film History, 04.21.13
It’s been exactly 100 years since the Keystone Kops first piled in the paddy wagon for Mack Sennett’s storied silent comedy shorts. We’ve chased down even more landmark moments in the annals of cinema for your enjoyment.
Read more →This Week In Film History, 04.14.13
It’s been exactly 75 years since Roy Rogers rode into theaters headlining his first starring sagebrusher, Under Western Skies. We’ve roped and tied a whole passel of definitive dates in movie history for your enjoyment.
Read more →This Week In Film History, 04.07.13
It was 43 years ago this week that John Wayne corralled his one and only Best Actor Oscar for his effort as one-eyed lawman Rooster Cogburn in True Grit. We’ll fill your hand with even more essential events in Hollywood lore.
Read more →This Week In Film History, 03.31.13
It was exactly 20 years ago this week that a prop-gun accident on the set of The Crow tragically ended the ascent of action-stardom legacy Brandon Lee. We’ve got more milestones in movie history for you to peruse.
Read more →This Week In Film History, 03.24.13
It’s been 74 years since Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce first prowled the London Fog as Holmes and Watson. We’ll clue you in on more essential events in the annals of celluloid, from Johnny Weissmuller’s first jungle cry as Tarzan to the last dance for Jimmy Cagney.
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