Articles related to "William Powell"
Jean Harlow Part II
Part two of the story of Jean Harlow, the Platinum Blonde
william powell • reckless
Part two of the story of Jean Harlow, the Platinum Blonde
william powell • reckless
William Powell, Myrna Loy Star in The Thin Man
The Thin Man is among the most charming films of the '30s, a savvy mix of detective mystery and light comedy that introduced one of the movies' most endearing couples.
the thin man • detective movies • nick and nora • movie couples • william powell
The Thin Man is among the most charming films of the '30s, a savvy mix of detective mystery and light comedy that introduced one of the movies' most endearing couples.
the thin man • detective movies • nick and nora • movie couples • william powell
Carole Lombard Part II
The second part of the Carole Lombard profile, with movie suggestions and information on finding books about her.
carole lombard • clarke gable • william powell • biographies • viewing suggestions
The second part of the Carole Lombard profile, with movie suggestions and information on finding books about her.
carole lombard • clarke gable • william powell • biographies • viewing suggestions
Paramount on Parade's "Murder Will Out"
Paramount on Parade - an early "Talkie" had the unique distinction of bringing Sherlock Holmes, Philo Vance and Fu Manchu together on screen for the first and last time.
sherlock holmes • philo vance • fu manchu • classic movies • early talkies
Paramount on Parade - an early "Talkie" had the unique distinction of bringing Sherlock Holmes, Philo Vance and Fu Manchu together on screen for the first and last time.
sherlock holmes • philo vance • fu manchu • classic movies • early talkies
Carole Lombard: The Queen of Comedy
A short biography of the bawdy, good-natured queen of screwball comedy, Carole Lombard.
carole • lombard • clark • gable • william powell
A short biography of the bawdy, good-natured queen of screwball comedy, Carole Lombard.
carole • lombard • clark • gable • william powell
Films About Large Families
The more the merrier takes on a whole new meaning with these films about large and loving families.
cheaper by the dozen • seven brides for seven brothers • the waltons • lucille ball • irene dunne
The more the merrier takes on a whole new meaning with these films about large and loving families.
cheaper by the dozen • seven brides for seven brothers • the waltons • lucille ball • irene dunne
John Madejski Rooms at Royal Academy of Art
The RA presents two displays: "High Art: Reynolds and History Painting 1780-1815" and "High Life: Celebrating the Loan of W P Frith's Private View at the Royal Academy".
joshua reynolds • sir norman foster • david hockney • tracey emin • anthony gormley
The RA presents two displays: "High Art: Reynolds and History Painting 1780-1815" and "High Life: Celebrating the Loan of W P Frith's Private View at the Royal Academy".
joshua reynolds • sir norman foster • david hockney • tracey emin • anthony gormley
Review – Jeremy Paxman The Victorians
Well known in the UK for his antagonistic interviews with recalcitrant politicians, journalist Jeremy Paxman reveals his in-depth knowledge of Victorian art.
jeremy paxman the victorians • bbc series the victorians • queen victoria • victorian artists • william powell frith
Well known in the UK for his antagonistic interviews with recalcitrant politicians, journalist Jeremy Paxman reveals his in-depth knowledge of Victorian art.
jeremy paxman the victorians • bbc series the victorians • queen victoria • victorian artists • william powell frith
Memories Offscreen (First in a series)
A semi-fictional acccount of growing up addicted to movies in the 1930s.
films • brooklyn
A semi-fictional acccount of growing up addicted to movies in the 1930s.
films • brooklyn
Myrna Loy: An Image Change
Myrna Loy started her Hollywood career playing a series of homewreckers. By the time she retired, she would eternally be known as the ideal woman to marry. Here are a pair of movies that show the world of difference between these images.
libeled lady • the mask of fu manchu
Myrna Loy started her Hollywood career playing a series of homewreckers. By the time she retired, she would eternally be known as the ideal woman to marry. Here are a pair of movies that show the world of difference between these images.
libeled lady • the mask of fu manchu
Oscar Bloopers: 1935
Oscar bloppers from yesteryear are just as exciting as the tales of today.
oscar • academy awards • it happened one night • clark gable • claudette colbert
Oscar bloppers from yesteryear are just as exciting as the tales of today.
oscar • academy awards • it happened one night • clark gable • claudette colbert
Society for Descendants of First Virginians
Ancient planters are defined as those who paid their own passage to Jamestown, VA before 1616, remained at least three years and survived the 1622 Jamestown massacre.
descendants of first virginians • lineage society for virginia first family descenda • eligible virginia ancestors • order of ancient planters • virginia first families honored
Ancient planters are defined as those who paid their own passage to Jamestown, VA before 1616, remained at least three years and survived the 1622 Jamestown massacre.
descendants of first virginians • lineage society for virginia first family descenda • eligible virginia ancestors • order of ancient planters • virginia first families honored
Academy Awards Neglected Actresses
Several fine actresses in Oscar history never won Academy Awards as best actress. Some were given Academy Honorary Awards during their careers.
academy award actresses • academy awards best actresses • actresses never received oscar • lillian gish oscar • myrna loy oscar
Several fine actresses in Oscar history never won Academy Awards as best actress. Some were given Academy Honorary Awards during their careers.
academy award actresses • academy awards best actresses • actresses never received oscar • lillian gish oscar • myrna loy oscar
Censoring animated films
Think the furor over scary animated films is anything new? See how Hollywood censored animated films back in the late 1930's.
look magazine • will h. hays • porky pig • snow white • censorship
Think the furor over scary animated films is anything new? See how Hollywood censored animated films back in the late 1930's.
look magazine • will h. hays • porky pig • snow white • censorship
Double Feature: Carole Lombard
Carole Lombard didn't have many years to make her mark in Hollywood, but she remains one of its most memorable stars. Here are two of her best comedies.
carole lombard • my man godfrey • nothing sacred • john barrymore.
Carole Lombard didn't have many years to make her mark in Hollywood, but she remains one of its most memorable stars. Here are two of her best comedies.
carole lombard • my man godfrey • nothing sacred • john barrymore.
Public Enemies - A Michael Mann Film
1933, John Dillinger's (Johnny Depp) bank robbing spree turns him into a celebrity. Young FBI agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) is ordered to hunt down Dillinger.
johnny depp • public enemies • john dillinger • christian bale • michael mann
1933, John Dillinger's (Johnny Depp) bank robbing spree turns him into a celebrity. Young FBI agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) is ordered to hunt down Dillinger.
johnny depp • public enemies • john dillinger • christian bale • michael mann
Three Classic Chick Flicks From the 1950s
These three classic chick flicks from the 1950s feature three women living and working together as they try to find love.
classic chick flick • how to marry a millionaire • three coins in the fountain • best of everything • marilyn monroe
These three classic chick flicks from the 1950s feature three women living and working together as they try to find love.
classic chick flick • how to marry a millionaire • three coins in the fountain • best of everything • marilyn monroe
Books, Movies, and Tapes
Books, movies, and tapes are three routes that can lead us back to the past and help us to understand it. This month I will list some of my favorite books, movies, and tapes.
books • movies • tapes • depression • war
Books, movies, and tapes are three routes that can lead us back to the past and help us to understand it. This month I will list some of my favorite books, movies, and tapes.
books • movies • tapes • depression • war
Comparing the Films Dillinger and Public Enemies
Michael Mann's recent Public Enemies tells essentially the same story as John Milius's 1973 movie Dillinger, but there are differences in approach between them.
dillinger • public enemies • johnny depp • john dillinger • michael mann
Michael Mann's recent Public Enemies tells essentially the same story as John Milius's 1973 movie Dillinger, but there are differences in approach between them.
dillinger • public enemies • johnny depp • john dillinger • michael mann
FLORENZ ZIEGFELD
This is a short biography of the great producer and impressario, Florenz Ziegfeld, with a brief overview of his stars and productions.
florenz ziegfeld • ziegfeld follies • anna held • marilyn miller • show boat
This is a short biography of the great producer and impressario, Florenz Ziegfeld, with a brief overview of his stars and productions.
florenz ziegfeld • ziegfeld follies • anna held • marilyn miller • show boat
How To Marry A Millionaire
Three models come up with a plan on <I>How To Marry A Millionaire</I>...but when did love ever follow a plan. Stars Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, Lauren Bacall, David Wayne, Cameron Mitchell and Rory Calhoun.
how to marry a millionaire • romantic comedy • marilyn monroe • lauren bacall • betty grable
Three models come up with a plan on <I>How To Marry A Millionaire</I>...but when did love ever follow a plan. Stars Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, Lauren Bacall, David Wayne, Cameron Mitchell and Rory Calhoun.
how to marry a millionaire • romantic comedy • marilyn monroe • lauren bacall • betty grable
How to Search for and Find Work as Movie Extra
Background film roles in various geographic locations may be found through regional casting companies and other information tools. What is key is knowing where to look.
background roles in movies available in different • information on extra parts in films can be searche • dominance of web sites among casting directors and • prospective background actors should beware of onl • warning to prospective movie extras never to agree
Background film roles in various geographic locations may be found through regional casting companies and other information tools. What is key is knowing where to look.
background roles in movies available in different • information on extra parts in films can be searche • dominance of web sites among casting directors and • prospective background actors should beware of onl • warning to prospective movie extras never to agree
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.
jean harlow • joan crawford • bette davis • 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.
jean harlow • joan crawford • bette davis • cary grant • errol flynn
Oscar Winner Luise Rainer
After winning best actress awards for "The Great Ziegfeld" (1936) and "The Good Earth" (1937), Luise Rainer's acting career faded, much of it due to her strong beliefs.
oscar winner luise rainer • back-to-back best actress • best actress the great ziegfeld • best actress the good earth • oldest living oscar winner
After winning best actress awards for "The Great Ziegfeld" (1936) and "The Good Earth" (1937), Luise Rainer's acting career faded, much of it due to her strong beliefs.
oscar winner luise rainer • back-to-back best actress • best actress the great ziegfeld • best actress the good earth • oldest living oscar winner
Oscar Winning Musical Films from the 1930s
The Academy Awards chose two musicals in the 1930s as best picture. One has not aged well, but is still interesting. The other has survived mainly because of its acting.
oscar winning musical films • oscar nominees • classical musical • oscar musicals 1930s • academy award musicals
The Academy Awards chose two musicals in the 1930s as best picture. One has not aged well, but is still interesting. The other has survived mainly because of its acting.
oscar winning musical films • oscar nominees • classical musical • oscar musicals 1930s • academy award musicals
Interview: Doug Sweetland on Presto
In this exclusive interview, Disney/Pixar animator Doug Sweetland talks about directing his first animated short, Presto.
doug sweetland • presto • disney • pixar • exclusive interview
In this exclusive interview, Disney/Pixar animator Doug Sweetland talks about directing his first animated short, Presto.
doug sweetland • presto • disney • pixar • exclusive interview
Sunday Evening at the Movies
Today's movie audiences see one film and some previews. Depression-era audiences saw a whole program of features. Let's take a trip back to the summer of 1934 and enjoy a Sunday evening at the movies.
movies • newsreels • cartoons • comedy shorts • heat waves
Today's movie audiences see one film and some previews. Depression-era audiences saw a whole program of features. Let's take a trip back to the summer of 1934 and enjoy a Sunday evening at the movies.
movies • newsreels • cartoons • comedy shorts • heat waves
The Oscars Take Off With 'Wings'
The first Academy Awards were presented in 1927 with the Best Picture going to <i>Wings</i>. Take a look at this film and the rest of the films that earned the honor of Best Picture from 1927 to 1937.
wings • the broadway melody • oscars • all quiet of the western front • cimarron
The first Academy Awards were presented in 1927 with the Best Picture going to <i>Wings</i>. Take a look at this film and the rest of the films that earned the honor of Best Picture from 1927 to 1937.
wings • the broadway melody • oscars • all quiet of the western front • cimarron
Interview with author Nancy Mehl
Interview with mystery author Nancy Mehl
interview • mystery • author • nancy mehl
Interview with mystery author Nancy Mehl
interview • mystery • author • nancy mehl
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