Elizabeth Taylor and Joanne Woodward

Welcome to your Classic Movies Newsletter for the week of February 22, 2011.

This week: Updated tributes to the ailing Elizabeth Taylor and living legend Joanne Woodward.

This week, in addition to Liz and Joanne, we celebrate birthdays for living legends Peter Fonda (Nov. 23, 1940), James Farentino (Nov. 24, 1938), Barbara Lawrence (Feb. 24, 1928), Diane Baker (Feb. 25, 1938), Tom Courtenay (Feb. 25, 1937), and Charles Durning (Nov. 28, 1923). 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 Elizabeth Taylor
She's a movie star in every sense of the word, and she celebrates her 79th birthday this month. There's only one "Liz," and we all hope that she overcomes her current health problems.
A Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor

A Tribute to Joanne Woodward
Wishing a happy 81st birthday to Joanne Woodward, actress and humanitarian, and wife of the late Paul Newman, featuring a very personal guest article.
A Tribute to Joanne Woodward

A Tribute to Robert Young
The man who was TV's Jim Anderson and Dr. Welby also appeared in over 100 movies before he began his TV career.
A Tribute to Robert Young

A Tribute to Sidney Poitier
Saluting the man who broke the color barrier into little pieces and inspired two generations of African-American actors and directors, as he turns 84.
A Tribute to Sidney Poitier

An Interview With Pamela Marvin
In 1997 our Special Correspondent interviewed Lee Marvin's wife Pamela, which we present once again as a birthday tribute to the late star of Cat Ballou, The Dirty Dozen and so many more.
An Interview With Pamela Marvin

Salute to the 83rd Oscars
Our annual artical features links to all the Oscar info you need - present, past, and future - plus a list of the major nominees.
Salute to the 83rd Oscars

A Tribute to Kim Novak
A tribute to a living legend, the beautiful star of Hitchcock's Vertigo, as well as The Man With the Golden Arm and Picnic, who turns 78 in 2011.
A Tribute to Kim Novak

My Favorite Romantic Films
Here's a list of can't-miss romantic movies that should appeal to people of all sexual persuasions, just in time for Valentines Day.
My Favorite Romantic Films

A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
Few actors were more beloved than Jack Lemmon, who could do comedy with pathos or drama with laughs equally well. He and Walter Matthau were one of the legendary screen comedy teams of all time.
A Tribute to Jack Lemmon

A Tribute to James Dean
Had James Dean not died in September, 1955, he would have been 80 years old on February 8, 2011. A tribute to the legendary actor whose star burned so brightly and so briefly.
A Tribute to James Dean

New on DVD

Here's a bonanza of great classic titles released on DVD by the Warner Archive Collection this week and last week: Ambush (1949), Chance at Heaven (1933), Destination Murder (1950), Experiment Alcatraz (1951), Finishing School (1934), Lucky Partners (1948), The Outriders (1950), Primrose Path (1940), Ride, Vaquero! (1953), Stars in My Crown (1950), Suicide Fleet (1931), The Tatooed Stranger (1950), and Upperworld (1934), and Wild Rovers (1971). Visit the link below for more information:
New On DVD

Parting Words

Coming up next week: Updated tributes to Jean Harlow and John Garfield.

Brad Lang
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Salute to the Oscars, Sidney Poitier, Robert Young

Welcome to your Classic Movies Newsletter for the week of February 15, 2011.

This week: Our annual Salute to the Oscars. Plus updated tributes to Sidney Poitier and Robert Young, and our interview with Lee Marvin's wife Pamela.

This week, in addition to Sidney Poitier, we celebrate birthdays for living legends Hal Holbrook (Feb. 17, 1925), George Kennedy (Feb. 18, 1925), Fay McKenzie (Feb. 19, 1918), and Bob Rafelson (Feb. 21, 1933). For more information about birthdays for classic movie people living and dead, check out our birthday calendar:
Classic Birthdays Our condolences to the family of actress Betty Garrett, who died last week at the age of 91.

New/Updated Features

A Tribute to Robert Young
The man who was TV's Jim Anderson and Dr. Welby also appeared in over 100 movies before he began his TV career.
A Tribute to Robert Young

A Tribute to Sidney Poitier
Saluting the man who broke the color barrier into little pieces and inspired two generations of African-American actors and directors, as he turns 84.
A Tribute to Sidney Poitier

An Interview With Pamela Marvin
In 1997 our Special Correspondent interviewed Lee Marvin's wife Pamela, which we present once again as a birthday tribute to the late star of Cat Ballou, The Dirty Dozen and so many more.
An Interview With Pamela Marvin

Salute to the 83rd Oscars
Our annual artical features links to all the Oscar info you need - present, past, and future - plus a list of the major nominees.
Salute to the 83rd Oscars

A Tribute to Kim Novak
A tribute to a living legend, the beautiful star of Hitchcock's Vertigo, as well as The Man With the Golden Arm and Picnic, who turns 78 in 2011.
A Tribute to Kim Novak

My Favorite Romantic Films
Here's a list of can't-miss romantic movies that should appeal to people of all sexual persuasions, just in time for Valentines Day.
My Favorite Romantic Films

A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
Few actors were more beloved than Jack Lemmon, who could do comedy with pathos or drama with laughs equally well. He and Walter Matthau were one of the legendary screen comedy teams of all time.
A Tribute to Jack Lemmon

A Tribute to James Dean
Had James Dean not died in September, 1955, he would have been 80 years old on February 8, 2011. A tribute to the legendary actor whose star burned so brightly and so briefly.
A Tribute to James Dean

A Tribute to Ronald Reagan
He was President of the U.S. and Governor of California, but classic movie fans remember him as the star of films like Brother Rat and Bedtime for Bonzo.
A Tribute to Ronald Reagan

A Tribute to John Carradine
Though often thought of strictly as a horror movie star, John Carradine was one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood history, appearing in well over 300 films of all types, including dramas, Westerns and comedies in addition to horror films. He was also an accomplished stage actor and artist, in addition to the father of three actor sons and two actress granddaughters!
A Tribute to John Carradine

New on DVD

This week we are promoting six new classic titles on DVD: America, America (1963), Sunday in New York (1963-Remastered), Bachelor in Paradise (1961 - Remastered), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954 - Two-Disc Special Edition), Bringing Up Baby (1938), and Rebel Without a Cause (1956). Visit the link below for more information:
New On DVD

Parting Words

Coming up next week: Updated tributes to the ailing Elizabeth Taylor and living legend Joanne Woodward.

Brad Lang
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James Dean, Jack Lemmon, Kim Novak, Valentines Day

Welcome to your Classic Movies Newsletter for the week of February 8, 2011.

This week: Updated tributes to James Dean, Jack Lemmon, and Kim Novak, plus our annual salute to romantic films for Valentines Day.

This week, in addition to Kim Novak, we celebrate birthdays for living legends Robert Wagner (Feb. 10, 1930), Burt Reynolds (Feb. 11, 1936), and Carol Lynley (Feb. 13, 1942). 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 Kim Novak
A tribute to a living legend, the beautiful star of Hitchcock's Vertigo, as well as The Man With the Golden Arm and Picnic, who turns 78 in 2011.
A Tribute to Kim Novak

My Favorite Romantic Films
Here's a list of can't-miss romantic movies that should appeal to people of all sexual persuasions, just in time for Valentines Day.
My Favorite Romantic Films

A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
Few actors were more beloved than Jack Lemmon, who could do comedy with pathos or drama with laughs equally well. He and Walter Matthau were one of the legendary screen comedy teams of all time.
A Tribute to Jack Lemmon

A Tribute to James Dean
Had James Dean not died in September, 1955, he would have been 80 years old on February 8, 2011. A tribute to the legendary actor whose star burned so brightly and so briefly.
A Tribute to James Dean

A Tribute to Ronald Reagan
He was President of the U.S. and Governor of California, but classic movie fans remember him as the star of films like Brother Rat and Bedtime for Bonzo.
A Tribute to Ronald Reagan

A Tribute to John Carradine
Though often thought of strictly as a horror movie star, John Carradine was one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood history, appearing in well over 300 films of all types, including dramas, Westerns and comedies in addition to horror films. He was also an accomplished stage actor and artist, in addition to the father of three actor sons and two actress granddaughters!
A Tribute to John Carradine

A Tribute to Ida Lupino
A salute to the lady once known as "The Queen of the B's," an English actress who moved to Hollywood in her teens and later became the most accomplished female director of her time.
A Tribute to Ida Lupino

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

New on DVD

Last week we spotlighted seven new releases, including several films starring Ronald Reagan, in honor of would have been his birthday: First, a 2-disc set of Brass Bancroft of the Secret Service films, plus Night Unto Night (1949), Stallion Road (1947), Home Before Dark (1958), Bodyguard (1948), Libel (1959), and Intruder in the Dust (1948), the last one remastered for DVD. Look for more new titles next week. Visit the link below for more information:
New On DVD

Parting Words

Coming up next week: Our annual Salute to the Oscars.

Brad Lang
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Ida Lupino, John Carradine, Clark Gable

Welcome to your Classic Movies Newsletter for the week of February 1, 2011.

This week: Updated tributes to Ida Lupino, John Carradine and Ronald Reagan.

This week we celebrate birthdays for living legends Zsa Zsa Gabor (Feb. 6, 1917) and Rip Torn (Jan. 6, 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 Ronald Reagan
He was President of the U.S. and Governor of California, but classic movie fans remember him as the star of films like Brother Rat and Bedtime for Bonzo.
A Tribute to Ronald Reagan

A Tribute to John Carradine
Though often thought of strictly as a horror movie star, John Carradine was one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood history, appearing in well over 300 films of all types, including dramas, Westerns and comedies in addition to horror films. He was also an accomplished stage actor and artist, in addition to the father of three actor sons and two actress granddaughters!
A Tribute to John Carradine

A Tribute to Ida Lupino
A salute to the lady once known as "The Queen of the B's," an English actress who moved to Hollywood in her teens and later became the most accomplished female director of her time.
A Tribute to Ida Lupino

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

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.
Check out the complete list.

New on DVD

This week we're spotlighting seven new releases, including several films starring Ronald Reagan, in honor of would have been his birthday: First, a 2-disc set of Brass Bancroft of the Secret Service films, plus Night Unto Night (1949), Stallion Road (1947), Home Before Dark (1958), Bodyguard (1948), Libel (1959), and Intruder in the Dust (1948), the last one remastered for DVD. Visit the link below for more information:
New On DVD

Parting Words

Coming up next week: Updated tributes to James Dean, Jack Lemmon, and Kim Novak, plus our annual salute to romantic films for Valentines Day.

Brad Lang
Classic Movies
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