He always seemed confident on screen, but Burt Lancaster once said, “Most people seem to think I’m the kind of guy who shaves with a blowtorch. Actually, I’m bookish and worrisome.” Read more about the Oscar-winning Hollywood legend.
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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.
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.
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.
Read more →This Week in Film History, 10.19.14
It was 50 years ago this week that director George Cukor and stars Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn brought Broadway’s My Fair Lady to the big screen. With a little bit of luck (and a click of the mouse) you can find more memorable dates.
Read more →This Week in Film History, 10.12.14
We’re still a few months away, but knowing that White Christmas with Bing Crosby opened 60 years ago this week might put you in the holiday spirit. If you’re dreaming of seeing more memorable dates from Hollywood history, keep reading.
Read more →This Week in Film History, 10.5.14
A legendary on- and off-screen pairing hit theaters 70 years ago this week, as Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart co-starred in To Have and Have Not. You know how to find more memorable movie moments, don’t you? Just move your cursor here and click.
Read more →This Week in Film History, 9.28.14
Sixty years ago this week, moviegoers were invited to “Lose That Long Face” and watch Judy Garland and James Mason in A Star Is Born. There are plenty more stars and plenty more fascinating facts for you to read about inside.
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