#precodemovies — Public Fediverse posts

Here are 10 things you should know about Preston Sturges, born 128 years ago today. We consider him a comedic genius and a true giant of American cinema. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OscarWinners #ScrewballComedy

Here are 10 things you should know about Gary Cooper, born 125 years ago today. He was surprisingly versatile, considering his persona as a strong, silent type. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #OldTimeRadio #OscarWinners #ScrewballComedy

Here are 10 things you should know about George Arliss, born 158 years ago today. An acclaimed and admired actor, he came to be considered king of the biopics in the 1920s and '30s. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #CharacterActors #OscarWinners

Here are 10 things you should know about Humphrey Bogart, born 126 years ago today. A true icon of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Bogart enjoyed success in the theatre, radio and pictures. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #FilmNoir #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #OscarWinners

Here are 10 things you should know about Alice Brady, born 133 years ago today. A talented and versatile actress on stage and screen, her life and career ended far too soon. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #CharacterActors #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OscarWinners

Here are 10 things you should know about Fredric March, born 128 years ago today. He alternated between the Broadway stage and motion pictures throughout most of his 53-year career. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #OscarWinners

Here are 10 things you should know about James Cagney, born 126 years ago today. He worked in the theatre, vaudeville, radio and television, but he was a true force of nature on the silver screen. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #OscarWinners #Vaudeville

Here are 10 things you should know about Mary Astor, born 119 years ago today. She enjoyed success in pictures, radio and television—though not so much on Broadway. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #FilmNoir #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors #SilentMovies #OscarWinners

Here are 10 things you should know about Clark Gable, born 124 years ago today. He worked in the theatre for a time before becoming one of Hollywood's biggest stars of the 1930s and '40s. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #ClarkGable #OscarWinners

Here are 10 things you should know about Paul Muni, born 129 years ago today. Celebrated for his versatility, he was, early in his career, compared by some to Lon Chaney. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors #OscarWinners

Week-End Marriage (AKA Working Wives) a fine 1932 pre-code film combines comedy and romantic melodrama. Loretta Young has to choose between two men. Takes career vs marriage problems for women seriously. A film that enrages some modern viewers.

My review: https://dfordoom-movieramblings.blogspot.com/2024/07/week-end-marriage-1932.html

#30smovie #30smovies #1930smovie #1930smovies #precode #precodemovie #precodemovies #precodehollywood #LorettaYoung

In Road To Paradise (1930) Loretta Young is delightful playing dual roles as a wealthy socialite and an orphan with a paranormal ability. Cheerfully pre-code with an indifference to the law. It's OK for pretty girls to break the law. Good fun.

My review: https://dfordoom-movieramblings.blogspot.com/2024/07/road-to-paradise-1930.html

#30smovie #30smovies #1930smovie #1930smovies #precode #precodemovie #precodemovies #precodehollywood #LorettaYoung

The Truth About Youth (1930), a sex comedy/melodrama with cute as a button Loretta Young as the good girl facing fierce competition for her man from gold digger Myrna Loy (in full-on Sexy Bad Girl mode). Very pre-code and great fun.

My review: https://dfordoom-movieramblings.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-truth-about-youth-1930.html

#30smovie #30smovies #1930smovie #1930smovies #precode #precodemovie #precodemovies #precodehollywood #LorettaYoung #MyrnaLoy #melodrama

The Crowd Roars (1932), a Howard Hawks race-car melodrama. Also deals with the uneasy dynamics that develop when a woman enters this male world. Very Hawksian. Grown-up action movie with some depth. James Cagney and Joan Blondell are terrific.

My review: https://dfordoom-movieramblings.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-crowd-roars-1932.html

#30smovie #30smovies #1930smovie #1930smovies #precode #precodemovie #precodemovies #precodehollywood #HowardHawks #JamesCagney #JoanBlondell

Here are 10 things you should know about Ronald Colman, born 133 years ago today. His was one of the most memorable voices in Hollywood history. #OldMovies #PrecodeMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #OscarWinners #ClassicBroadway #ClassicTV #BritishActors

DORIS DAY on #TCM.

Brief overview of 3 #movies:

#CharlesVidor's LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME w #JamesCagney & #CameronMitchell.

#CharlesWalters' PLEASE DON'T EAT THE DAISIES, w #DavidNiven & #JanisPaige.

#FrankTashlin's THE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT, w #RodTaylor.

https://www.altfg.com/film/doris-day-films-tcm/

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Loretta Young makes a wonderful bad girl in Born To Be Bad (1934). She’s funny, wonderfully wicked, gorgeous, glamorous and very sexy. She also gets to wear some stunning and very slinky dresses - this is full-on 1930s glamour.

My review: https://dfordoom-movieramblings.blogspot.com/2011/07/born-to-be-bad-1934.html

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