The Falcon Takes Over: A quick look at the 1942 “B” Detective movie adapted from the Raymond Chandler novel Farewell, My Lovely. Both George Sanders and real-life brother Tom Conway played the role in the RKO series.
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1940s Movies Articles
The Remarkable Mr. Clifton Webb
Clifton Webb found screen success late, appearing as Waldo Lydecker in Fox’s 1944 mystery Laura. Can you imagine becoming a huge star at age 55? Audiences yelled for more and the roles continued to come his way, with a body of work to make any actor proud. Got a favorite Clifton Webb movie?
Read more →The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946): Movie Review
MovieFanFare guest blogger Kim Wilson speaks out about the time-honored 1946 film classic, The Postman Always Rings Twice. If this is one of your favorite movies, see if your observations coincide with the author’s.
Read more →Betty Grable Stars in New & Recent DVD Releases
For those not familiar with our featured star, Betty Grable was a gorgeous blonde who made tons of money for Twentieth Century Fox Studio in the 1940s and ’50s. They even had her legs insured at Lloyd’s of London for $1,000,000.
Read more →Born To Be Wilde: A Consideration Of Cornel’s Career
This virle lead held onto his strapping athleticism well into his middle years, and his transition to the director’s chair resulted in remarkably individual projects. Join us for a look back at Cornel Wilde’s varied and prodigious output as star and filmmaker.
Read more →So Proudly We Hail (1943): A Classic Movie Review
Guest blogger Jessica Pickens presents her views on the World War II drama, So Proudly We Hail (1943) starring Claudette Colbert, Veronica Lake and Paulette Goddard. There’s drama in today’s guest post.
Read more →Dear John: An Appreciation On Garfield’s 100th
He brought Method to the movies a decade ahead of Brando and Clift, delivering many indelible performances in the course of a tragically truncated career. We’re marking the centenary of John Garfield with a substantive look back at his remarkable life and craft.
Read more →Oldies? More Like Classics! Now on DVD
They just don’t make ‘em like they used to! New DVD this week are great classic movies Featuring Apartment for Peggy (1948), Coney Island (1943) starring Betty Grable, and College the 1947 comedy starring Buster Keaton. Take a peak to see the whole list.
Read more →Barbara Bel Geddes: Underrated Performer of the Week
The career of the “Dallas” star is the focus of today’s guest post by Rick29.. Do you remember Barbara Bel Geddes as Katrin in the 1948 classic I Remember Mama?
Read more →Clark Gable: The King of Hollywood
He was dubbed “The King of Hollywood,” and for 30 years Clark Gable lived up to his regal billing with iconic roles in such films as Mutiny on the Bounty, Gone with the Wind, Run Silent, Run Deep and The Misfits. Learn about the legendary actor’s life and career in this tribute.
Read more →Check Out These Terrific Hollywood Hits from the Past!
There’s a lot of timeless Hollywood hits and TV favorites coming out on DVD this week. Here’s a rundown of some of the great releases that are now available.
Read more →Glenn Ford: The Fastest Gun in Hollywood
Glenn Ford was often intense in his characterizations, and enjoyed a long career in Hollywood, including 5 films co-starring with Rita Hayworth, their biggest movie together being Gilda in 1946. He once said, “I’ve never played anyone but myself on screen.”
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