Happy Birthday Joan Leslie; tribute to Clark Gable

Welcome to your Classic Movies Newsletter for the week of January 25, 2011.

This week: Updated tributes to Clark Gable, Jean Simmons, Loan Leslie and Paul Newman.

This week, in addition to Joan Leslie, we celebrate birthdays for living legends Alan Alda (Dec. 28, 1936), Gene Hackman (Dec. 30, 1930), Dorothy Malone (Dec. 30, 1925) and Vanessa Redgrave (Dec. 30, 1937). For more information about birthdays for classic movie people living and dead, check out our birthday calendar:
Classic Birthdays

New/Updated Features

A Tribute to Jean Simmons
The star of Spartacus and Elmer Gantry, she began her career as a beautiful teenage actress in the 40s and went on to be a star. She made her movie debut when she was 14 in the 1944 British production Give Us the Moon (1944), and was nominated for Oscars for best supporting actress for Hamlet (1948) and as best actress for The Happy Ending (1969).
A Tribute to Jean Simmons

A Tribute to Clark Gable
For a high school dropout with big ears who flunked his first MGM screen test, Clark Gable did pretty well for himself, becoming "The King of Hollywood" and starring in one of the most popular films ever made.
A Tribute to Clark Gable

A Tribute to Joan Leslie
This redheaded actress of the 30s, 40s, and 50s made 48 films, but hasn't received the acclaim of some of her contemporaries. Celebrating her 86th birthday on January 26th.
A Tribute to Joan Leslie

A Tribute to Paul Newman
Gourmet food company president, philanthropist, racing enthusiast, liberal activist, and ten-time Oscar nominee Paul Newman passed away in 2008 at the age of 83 after gifting us with dozens of memorable performances in along career.
A Tribute to Paul Newman

A Tribute to Ernest Borgnine
In the 1950s Ernest Borgnine played one standout s.o.b. after another, beginning with "From Here to Eternity" in 1953. But Ernie's friends will tell you he's nothing like those characters, and as we celebrate the living legend's 94th birthday, we want to focus on some of his more multi-faceted roles.
A Tribute to Ernest Borgnine

A Tribute to Cary Grant
He created himself and then became his creation, and it made him one of the most popular stars in Hollywood history.
A Tribute to Cary Grant

A Tribute to Margaret O'Brien
She was one of the most talented child stars of all time, and a major boxoffice attraction during the 40s, in spite of roles that sometimes didn't take full advantage of her awesome talents. She is still one of our favorite living stars from the golden age.
A Tribute to Margaret O'Brien

A Tribute to Lloyd Bridges
Celebrating the career of the actor best known for his undersea adventures on TV, but who also appeared in over 180 other theatrical films, TV movies, and TV series.
A Tribute to Lloyd Bridges

A Tribute to Elvis Presley
He was the undisputed king of rock and roll and appeared in 32 theatrical films, but we'll never know how good an actor he could have been had he been given a real chance.
A Tribute to Elvis Presley

A Tribute to Loretta Young
Saluting one of the classiest ladies in film. In addition to her popular TV show, she also appeared in over 100 theatrical films, starting at the age of four.
A Tribute to Loretta Young

Please Visit the Classic Movies DVD Store
Classic films on commercial DVD, mostly from the Warner Archive Collection, priced at up to 25% off the usual retail price. These are almost all one-of-a-kind titles at this point (ie., we only have one copy of most of them), so be sure to order soon. Our stock is lower than usual at the moment, but more new titles will be added soon, so visit regularly.
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New on DVD

From the Warner Archive Collection, you can now purchase remastered editions of 2 Weeks in Another Town (1962), The Reluctant Debutante (1958) and Tea and Sympathy (1956). There are new Blu-Ray editions of The Color Purple (1985) and Dances With Wolves (1990). Plus we've got news about the first volume of a James Bond Series, this one featuring the first three Sean Connery films. Visit the link below for more information:
New On DVD

Parting Words

Coming up next week: Updated tributes to Ida Lupino, John Carradine and Ronald Reagan.

Brad Lang
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Happy Birthday to Ernest Borgnine

Welcome to your Classic Movies Newsletter for the week of January 18, 2011.

This week: An updated tribute to Ernest Borgnine.

This week, in addition to Ernest Borgnine, we celebrate birthdays for living legends Tippi Hedren (Jan. 19, 1930), Richard Lester (Jan. 19, 1932), Jean Stapleton (Jan. 19, 1923), Piper Laurie (Jan. 22, 1932), Jeanne Moreau (Jan. 23, 1928) and Dean Jones (Jan. 25, 1931). For more information about birthdays for classic movie people living and dead, check out our birthday calendar:
Classic Birthdays

New/Updated Features

A Tribute to Ernest Borgnine
In the 1950s Ernest Borgnine played one standout s.o.b. after another, beginning with "From Here to Eternity" in 1953. But Ernie's friends will tell you he's nothing like those characters, and as we celebrate the living legend's 94th birthday, we want to focus on some of his more multi-faceted roles.
A Tribute to Ernest Borgnine

A Tribute to Cary Grant
He created himself and then became his creation, and it made him one of the most popular stars in Hollywood history.
A Tribute to Cary Grant

A Tribute to Lloyd Bridges
Celebrating the career of the actor best known for his undersea adventures on TV, but who also appeared in over 180 other theatrical films, TV movies, and TV series.
A Tribute to Lloyd Bridges

A Tribute to Margaret O'Brien
She was one of the most talented child stars of all time, and a major boxoffice attraction during the 40s, in spite of roles that sometimes didn't take full advantage of her awesome talents. She is still one of our favorite living stars from the golden age.
A Tribute to Margaret O'Brien

Happy 101st Birthday to Luise Rainer
The first actor to win back-to-back Oscars, Luise Rainer was born in Germany in 1910 and came to Hollywood in 1935, escaping the anti-Semitism of Adolph Hitler. She was an immediate success, winning Best Actress Oscars for The Great Ziegfeld (1936) and The Good Earth (1937). The bulk of her career stretched until the 1950s, but she appeared in a handful of TV shows and a theatrical film from 1965 to 1997, resulting in a career that covered 7 decades. As one of the greatest of our living legends from the golden age, we want to wish her a very happy birthday.
Internet Movie Database.

A Tribute to Elvis Presley
He was the undisputed king of rock and roll and appeared in 32 theatrical films, but we'll never know how good an actor he could have been had he been given a real chance.
A Tribute to Elvis Presley

A Tribute to Loretta Young
Saluting one of the classiest ladies in film. In addition to her popular TV show, she also appeared in over 100 theatrical films, starting at the age of four.
A Tribute to Loretta Young

A Tribute to Jane Wyman
Though mostly known these days as the first wife of Ronald Reagan, or for her role on TV's Falcon Crest, Jane Wyman had a great movie career, as well.
A Tribute to Jane Wyman

Please Visit the Classic Movies DVD Store
These are classic films on commercial DVD, mostly from the Warner Archive Collection, priced at up to 25% off the usual retail price. These are almost all one-of-a-kind titles at this point (ie., we only have one copy), so be sure to order soon. Our stock is lower than usual at the moment, but more new titles will be added soon, so keep checking.
Check out the complete list.

New on DVD

Starting the new year with a bang, last week we featured two Jack Lemmon films (Phffft! and Operation Mad Ball) and three Greta Garbo films (Two Faced Woman, Torrent and Romance) never previously available on DVD, plus a new combined DVD/Blu-Ray edition of 1980's Raging Bull. Look for more new titles next week. Visit the link below for more information:
New On DVD

Parting Words

Coming up next week: Updated tributes to Clark Gable, Jean Simmons, Loan Leslie and Paul Newman.

Brad Lang
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Happy Birthday to Margaret O'Brien and Luise Rainer

Welcome to your Classic Movies Newsletter for the week of January 11, 2011.

This week: Updated tributes to Margaret O'Brien, Lloyd Bridges and Cary Grant. Plus a brief salute to the 101st birthday of actress Luise Rainer.

This week we celebrate birthdays for living legends Luise Rainer (her 101st birthday on January 12), Faye Dunaway (Jan 14, 1941), and James Earl Jones (Jan 17, 1931). For more information about birthdays for classic movie people living and dead, check out our birthday calendar:
Classic Birthdays

New/Updated Features

A Tribute to Cary Grant
He created himself and then became his creation, and it made him one of the most popular stars in Hollywood history.
A Tribute to Cary Grant

A Tribute to Lloyd Bridges
Celebrating the career of the actor best known for his undersea adventures on TV, but who also appeared in over 180 other theatrical films, TV movies, and TV series.
A Tribute to Lloyd Bridges

A Tribute to Margaret O'Brien
She was one of the most talented child stars of all time, and a major boxoffice attraction during the 40s, in spite of roles that sometimes didn't take full advantage of her awesome talents. She is still one of our favorite living stars from the golden age.
A Tribute to Margaret O'Brien

Happy 101st Birthday to Luise Rainer
The first actor to win back-to-back Oscars, Luise Rainer was born in Germany in 1910 and came to Hollywood in 1935, escaping the anti-Semitism of Adolph Hitler. She was an immediate success, winning Best Actress Oscars for The Great Ziegfeld (1936) and The Good Earth (1937). The bulk of her career stretched until the 1950s, but she appeared in a handful of TV shows and a theatrical film from 1965 to 1997, resulting in a career that covered 7 decades. As one of the greatest of our living legends from the golden age, we want to wish her a very happy birthday.
Internet Movie Database.

A Tribute to Elvis Presley
He was the undisputed king of rock and roll and appeared in 32 theatrical films, but we'll never know how good an actor he could have been had he been given a real chance.
A Tribute to Elvis Presley

A Tribute to Loretta Young
Saluting one of the classiest ladies in film. In addition to her popular TV show, she also appeared in over 100 theatrical films, starting at the age of four.
A Tribute to Loretta Young

A Tribute to Jane Wyman
Though mostly known these days as the first wife of Ronald Reagan, or for her role on TV's Falcon Crest, Jane Wyman had a great movie career, as well.
A Tribute to Jane Wyman

2010: A Year-End Review
Here's a listing of 50 movie and TV people who left us during 2010, including brief comments and a link to the Internet Movie Database or other sites where you can read more.
2010: A Year-End Review

A Tribute to Marlene Dietrich
Once the highest paid actress of her time, German-born Marlene Dietrich is today viewed by many movie fans as an icon.
A Tribute to Marlene Dietrich

Please Visit the Classic Movies DVD Store
These are classic films on commercial DVD, mostly from the Warner Archive Collection, priced at up to 25% off the usual retail price. These are almost all one-of-a-kind titles at this point (ie., we only have one copy), so be sure to order soon. Our stock is lower than usual at the moment, but more new titles will be added soon, so keep checking.
Check out the complete list.

New on DVD

Starting the new year with a bang, we feature two Jack Lemmon films (Phffft! and Operation Mad Ball) and three Greta Garbo films (Two Faced Woman, Torrent and Romance) never previously available on DVD, plus a new combined DVD/Blu-Ray edition of 1980's Raging Bull. Visit the link below for more information:
New On DVD

Parting Words

Coming up next week: An updated tribute to Ernest Borgnine.

Brad Lang
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Loretta Young and Elvis Presley

Welcome to your Classic Movies Newsletter for the week of January 4, 2011.

This week: Updated tributes to Loretta Young and Elvis Presley.

This week we celebrate birthdays for living legends Robert Duvall (Jan. 5, 1931), Terry Moore (Jan. 7, 1929), and Rod Taylor (Jan. 11, 1930). For more information about birthdays for classic movie people living and dead, check out our birthday calendar:
Classic Birthdays

New/Updated Features

A Tribute to Elvis Presley
He was the undisputed king of rock and roll and appeared in 32 theatrical films, but we'll never know how good an actor he could have been had he been given a real chance.
A Tribute to Elvis Presley

A Tribute to Loretta Young
Saluting one of the classiest ladies in film. In addition to her popular TV show, she also appeared in over 100 theatrical films, starting at the age of four.
A Tribute to Loretta Young

A Tribute to Jane Wyman
Though mostly known these days as the first wife of Ronald Reagan, or for her role on TV's Falcon Crest, Jane Wyman had a great movie career, as well.
A Tribute to Jane Wyman

2010: A Year-End Review
Here's a listing of 50 movie and TV people who left us during 2010, including brief comments and a link to the Internet Movie Database or other sites where you can read more.
2010: A Year-End Review

A Tribute to Marlene Dietrich
Once the highest paid actress of her time, German-born Marlene Dietrich is today viewed by many movie fans as an icon.
A Tribute to Marlene Dietrich

A Salute to Richard Widmark
He made a big splash in his screen debut, then spent much of his career trying to overcome the impact of that Oscar-nominated performance. Luckily for us, Richard Widmark was successful, and turned in dozens of memorable performances from the 40s to the 90s.
A Salute to Richard Widmark

Humphrey Bogart, Simply the Greatest
One of the unlikeliest of heartthrobs, Bogart could play tough, romantic, or craven, but always with an edginess that sometimes bordered on insanity.
Humphrey Bogart, Simply the Greatest

A Tribute to Ava Gardner
The beautiful star of Mogambo and Night of the Iguana is also remembered for her three famous husbands.
A Tribute to Ava Gardner

More New Titles Have Been Added to the Classic Movies DVD Store!
These are classic films on commercial DVD, mostly from the Warner Archive Collection, priced at up to 25% off the usual retail price. These are almost all one-of-a-kind titles at this point (ie., we only have one copy), so be sure to order soon. (Many titles added in the last two weeks are already sold, but more will be added soon, so keep checking.)
Check out the complete list.

New on DVD

The last "New on DVD" feature of 2010 includes the Vitaphone Cavalcade Of Musical Comedy Shorts, Clint Eastwood: 35 Films 35 Years, The Window (1949) and The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1949). Visit the link below for more information:
New On DVD

Parting Words

Coming up next week: Updated tributes to Margaret O'Brien, Lloyd Bridges and Cary Grant. Plus a brief salute to the 101st birthday of actress Luise Rainer!

Brad Lang
Classic Movies
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