James Bond, as played by Sean Connery, met “the man with the Midas touch” 50 years ago this week with the U.S. premiere of Goldfinger. If you’re hungry for movie trivia that’s as good as gold, check out the nuggets of interest we’ve mined inside.
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Movie history take a quick look at pivotal points in the history of cinema. Movie History features noteworthy and historical film facts from the turn of the last century to current hollywood events.
This Week in Film History, 12.7.14
Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn made their final screen appearance together 47 years ago this week in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. There’s no need to guess what other key Hollywood moments occurred this week; just keep reading.
Read more →This Week in Film History, 11.30.14
Greed, Erich von Stroheim’s landmark silent epic that was severely cut by Metro-Goldwyn before its release, opened 90 years ago this week. If you’re greedy for more fascinating facts about Hollywood’s past, check out this list.
Read more →This Week in Film History, 11.23.14
“Clang, clang, clang, went the trolley” in theaters 70 years ago this week, as the MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis, starring Judy Garland, debuted. We have a merry little list of memorable movie dates for your enjoyment here.
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What are your favorite funny faces in the movies? Have a look at five stars who twisted their faces into the kinds of unforgettable expressions that made for some classic movie moments.
Read more →This Week in Film History, 11.16.14
The fifth and final film to feature all four Marx Brothers, Paramount’s Duck Soup, debuted 81 years ago this week. With a hearty cry of “Hail Freedonia!,” here are some more memorable dates from Hollywood history for you to enjoy.
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Which movies had the greatest influence on the look and artistry of motion pictures?. Filmmaker and guest writer Jeremy Osbern offers five candidates: Becky Sharp, Citizen Kane, The Robe, The Godfather, Part II and The Blair Witch Project.
Read more →This Week in Film History, 11.9.14
It’s a little early for Christmas movies, but how could we not celebrate the 50th anniversary of the debut of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians? Santa’s brought a bag filled with other memorable Hollywood dates for your enjoyment.
Read more →This Week in Film History, 11.2.14
“Garbo Laughs!,” as the Swedish beauty made her comedic debut 75 years ago this week, co-starring with Melvyn Douglas in Ernst Lubitsch’s Ninotchka. We have more key moments from Hollywood history for your enjoyment, comrades.
Read more →This Week in Film History, 10.26.14
With three words–“I’ll be back”–spoken on-screen 30 years ago this week, Arnold Schwarzenegger achieved movie catchphrase immortality as The Terminator. Come with me–or click here–if you want to see more notable Hollywood moments.
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