#precodemovies — Public Fediverse posts

Here are 10 things you should know about Fred MacMurray, born 118 years ago today. He was a more versatile performer and a much bigger star than is widely remembered today. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #FilmNoir #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV

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 Preston Foster, born 126 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, vaudeville, pictures, radio, nightclubs and television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #Vaudeville

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

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/

#cinemastodon #movie #film #cinema #ClassicMovies #PreCodeMovies #films #TCMParty #actress #DorisDay #singer #Hollywood #SummerUnderTheStars