Debbie Reynolds and Doris Day!

Welcome to your Classic Movies Newsletter for the week of March 29, 2011.

This week: Updated tributes to Debbie Reynolds, Alec Guinness, Marlon Brando, and Doris Day.

This week, in addition to Debbie Reynolds and Doris Day, we celebrate birthdays for living legends John Astin (March 30, 1930), Warren Beatty (March 30, 1937), Richard Dysart (March 30, 1929), Shirley Jones (March 31, 1934), Ali MacGraw (April 1, 1939), Jane Powell (April 1, 1928). 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 Doris Day
Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff had some tough breaks, but on screen she was almost always sunny and bright, and gave us many memorable moments and songs. A Tribute to Doris Day

A Tribute to Marlon Brando
He had eight Oscar nominations and at least an equal number of roles that were universally panned. He influenced a generation of actors. We salute the man who many believe was America's greatest actor. A Tribute to Marlon Brando

A Tribute to Alec Guinness
You may know him as Obi-Wan Kenobi, but when it came to pure acting, the force was always with him. One of the all-time greats. A Tribute to Alec Guinness

A Tribute to Debbie Reynolds
A love letter to the perky, energetic, and most of all talented Ms. Reynolds, who continues to entertain us both on stage and with her wonderful collection of film memorabilia. A Tribute to Debbie Reynolds

Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79
She was a movie star in every sense of the word. She left us just after her 79th birthday celebrated last month. There was only one "Liz," and we will miss her!
A Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor

A Tribute to Gloria Swanson
She was once the highest-paid and most popular actress in America, but today she is remembered primarily for playing a character much like herself, in one of the most popular movies of all time. A Tribute to Gloria Swanson

A Tribute to Joan Crawford
Though modern audiences may know her mostly from her later, more unsympathetic roles, Joan Crawford was at one time the leading actress in Hollywood, and was voted #10 on the AFI list of all-time favorite actresses. A Tribute to Joan Crawford

A Tribute to Jerry Lewis
Looking back on the career of a comic genius, who made people laugh all over the world, made them cry every Labor Day, won every award except an Oscar, and stirred up plenty of controversy while doing all of it.
A Tribute to Jerry Lewis.

A Tribute to John Garfield
If there was ever an actor who has not received his fair share of attention from latter-day movie audiences, it's John Garfield, who died too young and never got the recognition he deserved.
A Tribute to John Garfield

A Tribute to Jean Harlow
The original Blonde Bombshell died tragically at the age of 26, after only a decade of movie appearances, leaving her fans wanting more. Here's as much as there is.
A Tribute to Jean Harlow

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. We will be adding more new titles within 24 hours, so be sure to visit soon!
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New on DVD

Here are five new titles just released by the Warner Archive Collection that are all at the top of classic movie fans' want lists: Little Nellie Kelly (1922), The Unfinished Dance (1947), While the City Sleeps (1956-Remastered), The Age of Innocence (1934), and Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956-Remastered). Visit the link below for more information:
New On DVD

Parting Words

Coming up next week: Updated tributes to Bette Davis, Gregory Peck and Spencer Tracy - all sharing the same birthday!

Brad Lang
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Elizabeth Taylor Dies

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

NOTE: We apologize if you were one of those who received two copies of this newsletter. We were just in the process of sending it when the news of Elizabeth Taylor's death came, and we quickly made the correction. We were able to catch most of them.

This week: Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79, plus updated tributes to Joan Crawford and Gloria Swanson.

This week we celebrate birthdays for living legends Alan Arkin (March 26, 1934), James Caan (March 26, 1939) and Leonard Nimoy (March 26, 1931), all with the same birthday! 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 Elizabeth Taylor, who died just as this newsletter was being prepared.

New/Updated Features

Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79
She was a movie star in every sense of the word. She left us just after her 79th birthday celebrated last month. There was only one "Liz," and we will miss her!
A Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor

A Tribute to Gloria Swanson
She was once the highest-paid and most popular actress in America, but today she is remembered primarily for playing a character much like herself, in one of the most popular movies of all time. A Tribute to Gloria Swanson

A Tribute to Joan Crawford
Though modern audiences may know her mostly from her later, more unsympathetic roles, Joan Crawford was at one time the leading actress in Hollywood, and was voted #10 on the AFI list of all-time favorite actresses. A Tribute to Joan Crawford

A Tribute to Jerry Lewis
Looking back on the career of a comic genius, who made people laugh all over the world, made them cry every Labor Day, won every award except an Oscar, and stirred up plenty of controversy while doing all of it.
A Tribute to Jerry Lewis.

A Tribute to John Garfield
If there was ever an actor who has not received his fair share of attention from latter-day movie audiences, it's John Garfield, who died too young and never got the recognition he deserved.
A Tribute to John Garfield

A Tribute to Jean Harlow
The original Blonde Bombshell died tragically at the age of 26, after only a decade of movie appearances, leaving her fans wanting more. Here's as much as there is.
A Tribute to Jean Harlow

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

New on DVD

We're going to be adding more new titles to the list this week. Visit the link below for more information:
New On DVD

Parting Words

Coming up next week: Updated tributes to Debbie Reynolds, Alec Guinness, Marlon Brando, and Doris Day.

Brad Lang
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For My Classic Movies Friends - New Products From The Soil Sifter

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The Soil Sifter Spring Bulletin New Soil Sifter Models For Your Spring Gardening! I'm Brad Lang, and I run the Classic Movies.org Web site.  You are receiving this one-time mailing because this is my "other" business, and I thought you'd like to see what I'm doing when I'm not writing about old movies!  My online store is called The Soil Sifter. I make the products myself, in my home workshop, and ship them all over the United States. (So far we don't ship outside the lower 48, but if you have a need, please ask and I might try it!) There are eight different versions of the product, for use in gardening or other pursuits (like treasure hunting or archeology) where careful sifting of sand, dirt or other organic material is called for. The original Soil Sifter (shown above) fits on a standard wheelbarrow, and was developed by me when I found a need for it during my home gardening. Learn more at http://www.thesoilsifter.com.      The newest version is called the Super Mini (shown at left), designed to be used by hand in a smaller area of your garden, or for those who have other sand or soil sifting needs and want something lightweight and less expensive (only $18.95 plus shipping). It measures approximately 11" x 22" and has a pair of handles to allow it to be shaken to separate the soil from rocks, twigs, etc.   This winter we also developed a Soil Sifter designed to fit on top of a standard 18-gallon Rubbermaid "Roughneck" bin for use in smaller sifting jobs where it's helpful to be able to dump the debris more easily and to have the dirt stored in a container.  It can also be adapted for use with other similar-sized containers, such as recycling bins, by adjusting the brackets.  It measures approximately 17" x 21" with a standard 1/4" screen (like all our Soil Sifters). Since the photo at the right was taken, we have changed the design to use 1x3's placed upright so that it can hold more soil (not as pictured). The cost is $24.95, plus shipping and handling.   Our third new product since last year is the Soil Sifter Smart Screen, which fits on top of a smaller plastic garden cart like the Smart Cart shown here at left. It measures approximately 27" x 22-3/4" with the back side open to accommodate the raised design of the cart handles.  The cost is $34.95, plus shipping and handling.   Of course, we still offer our original Soil Sifter, which fits on top of a traditional wheelbarrow, as well as the Soil Sifter II and Soil Sifter II Mini, more economical models which are a little easier to empty because they are more flexible. And we are still offering the 18"x18" Soil Sifter Mini and Soil Sifter Mini "B" which have been very popular for both gardening and non-gardening uses.   Please bookmark our site and visit soon to see if we have something that can help you with your home gardening, treasure hunting, archeological digs, or whatever! Be sure to write if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for new products we can make.       Thanks for listening, and don't worry, you haven't been added to another mailing list!

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Jerry Lewis

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

This week: An updated tribute to Jerry Lewis.

This week we celebrate milestone birthdays for living legends Ursula Andress (March 19, 1936 - her 75th) and William Shatner (March 22, 1931 - his 80th). 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 Jerry Lewis
Looking back on the career of a comic genius, who made people laugh all over the world, made them cry every Labor Day, won every award except an Oscar, and stirred up plenty of controversy while doing all of it.
A Tribute to Jerry Lewis.

Irish Movies
Not movies made in Ireland, but movies with Irish themes or settings, from The Informer to The Secret of Roan Inish. In honor of St. Patrick's Day.
Irish Movies

The Irish Mafia
The "Irish Mafia" Boys Club consisted of a group of actors who numbered among them some of the greatest stars of the 30s, 40s, and 50s, including James Cagney and Spencer Tracy. Also in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
The Irish Mafia

A Tribute to John Garfield
If there was ever an actor who has not received his fair share of attention from latter-day movie audiences, it's John Garfield, who died too young and never got the recognition he deserved.
A Tribute to John Garfield

A Tribute to Jean Harlow
The original Blonde Bombshell died tragically at the age of 26, after only a decade of movie appearances, leaving her fans wanting more. Here's as much as there is.
A Tribute to Jean Harlow

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

New on DVD

Here are four classic titles from the 1940s just released on DVD last week by the Warner Archive Collection: The Two Mrs. Carrolls (1947), Whiplash (1948), Days of Glory (1944), and Confidential Agent (1945). Look for more new ones next week. Visit the link below for more information:
New On DVD

Parting Words

Coming up next week: Updated tributes to Joan Crawford and Gloria Swanson.

Brad Lang
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St. Patrick's Day

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

This week: Our two annual St. Patrick's Day features.

This week we celebrate birthdays for living legends Michael Caine (March 14, 1933) and Billy Crystal (March 14, 1947). For more information about birthdays for classic movie people living and dead, check out our birthday calendar:
Classic Birthdays

New/Updated Features

Irish Movies
Not movies made in Ireland, but movies with Irish themes or settings, from The Informer to The Secret of Roan Inish. In honor of St. Patrick's Day.
Irish Movies

The Irish Mafia
The "Irish Mafia" Boys Club consisted of a group of actors who numbered among them some of the greatest stars of the 30s, 40s, and 50s, including James Cagney and Spencer Tracy. Also in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
The Irish Mafia

A Tribute to John Garfield
If there was ever an actor who has not received his fair share of attention from latter-day movie audiences, it's John Garfield, who died too young and never got the recognition he deserved.
A Tribute to John Garfield

A Tribute to Jean Harlow
The original Blonde Bombshell died tragically at the age of 26, after only a decade of movie appearances, leaving her fans wanting more. Here's as much as there is.
A Tribute to Jean Harlow

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

New on DVD

Here are four classic titles from the 1940s just released on DVD by the Warner Archive Collection: The Two Mrs. Carrolls (1947), Whiplash (1948), Days of Glory (1944), and Confidential Agent (1945). Visit the link below for more information:
New On DVD

Parting Words

Coming up next week: An updated tribute to Jerry Lewis.

Brad Lang
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Jean Harlow, John Garfield

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

This week: Updated tributes to Jean Harlow and John Garfield.

This week we celebrate a birthday for living legend Dean Stockwell (March 5, 1936). 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 John Garfield
If there was ever an actor who has not received his fair share of attention from latter-day movie audiences, it's John Garfield, who died too young and never got the recognition he deserved.
A Tribute to John Garfield

A Tribute to Jean Harlow
The original Blonde Bombshell died tragically at the age of 26, after only a decade of movie appearances, leaving her fans wanting more. Here's as much as there is.
A Tribute to Jean Harlow

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

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). More new ones next week. Visit the link below for more information:
New On DVD

Parting Words

Coming up next week: Our annual St. Patrick's Day features.

Brad Lang
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