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Bette Davis in Dark Victory
With one performance, Bette Davis got me hooked on classic movies. In my last article for Suite101, I'll tell you why.
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The Girl Who Walked Home Alone - a review of the new bio of Bette
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Bette Davis at 100
If anyone personifies Woman according to the Studio Era, it's the irrepressible Bette Davis, who would have turned 100 this month
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Bette Davis Eyes (Follow up)
Is it possible to determine who will develop TED? A study published in the December 1999 issue of <u>Thyroid</u> suggests that there may be.
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Bette Davis: Fasten Your Seatbelts!
Bette Davis: An onscreen icon who came to, saw, and conquered Hollywood.
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Hollywood Rivalries
Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland. Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. These women really knew how to wage war on each other and they did, much to the amusement of their public, for many years.
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Jean Harlow, Cary Grant, Errol Flynn
Biographies of the movies, awards, and private lives of some of the greatest film stars of 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Hollywood.
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Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Rosalind Russell
Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, and Rosalind Russell climbed over the hill back to the top. Angela Lansbury tread the boards of Broadway. Lucille Ball became beloved on TV.
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June Allyson
June Allyson passes away this week at the age of 88
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Now, Voyager - Review of Classic Tearjerker
Bette Davis and Paul Henreid share romance and their famous cigarettes in what some might call a classic chick flick that is also an early look at mental illness in film.
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Over the Top Part I
There's a special thrill to be found in over the top movies. A great movie star can turn an implausable, melodramatic plot into prime entertainment. Here's one of the best of the of the overblown.
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The Hollywood Canteen
An article that descibes the fun and sadness of the Hollywood Canteen nite spot for soldiers.
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The Life of Bette Davis
Sikov brings a fresh perspective on the turbulent life of this unforgettable two-time Academy-Award winning actor.
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Old Acquaintances a Story of Friends and Rivals
Real life rivals Bette Davis and Miriam Hopkins starred in Old Acquaintances, a 1943 movie about friendship and rivalry between novelists in sophisticated New York.
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A Dream Come True
I was young, and the world was full of wonder. The comic stand was one of my favourite places. I would almost call it a happy place. This is why..
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Barbara Stanwyck at 100
It's another centennial celebration, this time for the tough cookie always forced to crumble
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Before the Pink Ribbons
What does the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day event have to do with classic actresses? Unfortunately, quite a lot.
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Lost in Space - Jonathan Harris at Megacon Part V
This continues the transcript of a talk by Jonathan Harris at Orlando Megacon, 15 March 1998. Jonathon tells about how he got into acting and why he wanted to do it! And about one of his first acting jobs with Bette Davis and about lunch with the stars
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Most Memorable Movie Monologues
Greed is good, I'm as mad as hell--iconic lines from movie monologues in Wall Street, Network, Pulp Fiction, Apocalypse Now, Of Human Bondage and Glengarry Glen Ross.
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Pre-Code Delights Part II: Joan Blondell
To end my first feature on pre-codes, here are two movies by one of their most durable stars, Joan Blondell
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The Dames Of Holywood's Golden Age
Forget the remake of The Women. Once upon a time, Hollywood churned out movies where actresses played characters who weren't afraid of toeing the PC line.
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The Queen - Mirren v. Davis
Long before Helen Mirren won acclaim as the current monarch, Bette Davis did same as Her Majesty's namesake, in 1939's "The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex"
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1939: A Great Year
1939 was a remarkable year for Hollywood. The movies produced that year are among the greatest the studios ever produced, including <I>Gone With the Wind</i> and <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>. It was also a phenomenal year for actresses.
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A Tribute to Mothers Everywhere
Review of the Pedro Almodovar's film 'All About my Mother'
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Auntie Em! Auntie Em!
A belated Mother&#8217;s Day tribute to Dorothy&#8217;s own beloved mother figure and the little-known actress who played her.
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Bogie's Back!
No presence personifies Classic Film more than that of Humphrey Bogart, dead a half century this year
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Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland—1939 to 1941
Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland create movie romance in their last films together -- Dodge City, Elizabeth and Essex, Santa Fe Trail, & They Died with Their Boots On.
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Gramercy Park, New York
The story of Gramercy Park, a New York City landmark.This private park has been in existence since the middle of the 19th century
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Lessons from Fashions in Films
Three top clothing rules from fashionable films.
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Number One Singles Of 1981
The songs that hit the top of the charts in 1981.
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The 50 Greatest Oscar Moments of the 20th Century : Countdown Numbers 30 to 21
This week, we get closer and closer to the best ever, as we countdown ten more of Oscar's Greatest Moments, numbers 30 to 21.
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Academy Awards History and Trivia
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will shortly name the 2008 nominees for the Oscars. Now's time to test your knowledge of winners from the 1920s & 1930s.
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Riverside, California's Historic Mission Inn
Stunning, ornate, legendary - the St. Francis Chapel at Riverside, California's Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is a monument to its visionary: Frank Augustus Miller.
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Chicago Outdoor Film Festival Grant Park
The City of Chicago Outdoor Film Festival is a free event for summer nights. Classic movies are on the big screen at Grant Park on the lake front in Grant Park.
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The Hollywood Tirade
There's no better place to lose your temper than onscreen, especially if you have a good screenwriter to back you up. Barbara Stanwyck, Jean Harlow and Bette Davis show you how it's done.

The Magic of Edith Head
Edith Head, the first American fashion designer for the normal American woman.
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Oscar Trivia: Test Your Knowledge of Movies
This week, one more round of Oscar trivia, looking at the most honored actors in Oscar history.
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Best Pictures: 1940 Rebecca & 1941 How Green Was My Valley
Oscar Wining Films of 1940 & 1941 were Rebecca & How Green Was My Valley
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Book Review: Death on the Nile
Set on a Nile River boat, this Christie classic has all of the ingredients -- glamour, murder, jealousy, and greed.
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Champagne Trivia
Has anyone ever taken a bath in champagne? How many bubbles are in a bottle? The answers are here.
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English Seaside Towns - Historic Brighton
Only two hours by train from London, Brighton is a popular resort on the south coast of England. Good for a family vacation with lots of stuff for kids to enjoy.
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Oscar Bloopers: 1935
Oscar bloppers from yesteryear are just as exciting as the tales of today.
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The Gifted Gabaldón Sisters by Lorraine López
The four Gabaldón sisters believe their mysterious grandmother Fermina has bestowed special gifts on them. They research her Pueblo history and discover a family secret.
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Tour the Tombs of the Movie Stars
Touring the graves in Los Angeles cemeteries like Forest Lawn is an unusual visitor attraction, but even in death, Hollywood movie stars are larger than life
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Tracing Welsh Ancestry
A pivotal point of Welsh property law required a nine generation genealogy. That probably accounts for why Welsh genealogies are so accurate.
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Add the Florida International Museum to your to-do list
The St. Petersburg museum once housed only blockbuster traveling exhibits, but now it is building a permanent collection with popular culture topics.
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And Starring Gary Cooper As...Rhett Butler!
A Hollywood Role Call Of Actors Who Turned Down Great Parts
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Aries Sun Sign Personality and Traits
Aries being the first of the Sun Signs, prides itself on being original. Considered to be the youngest soul of the Zodiac, Aries tends to keep people on their toes.
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Best Pictures: 1944 Going My Way & 1945 The Lost Weekend
2 Very Different Oscar Winning Films: Going My Way & The Lost Weekend

Gifts for Agatha Christie Fans
Agatha Christie mystery fans number in the millions. There's probably one on your gift list this year.
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