May 2010

Rub-a-dub-dub: Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell in The Women (~~1947~~ 1939)

For the Boys: Lena Horne

I recently discovered a print/web magazine devoted to America during WWII. Right up my alley, as my loyal followers will, no doubt, know.

The America in WWII magazine facebook page has lots of reader submitted photos and other treasures. The magazine's home page has articles and lots more pictures. Check it out!

Bathing Beauties: Joan Collins

Outlandish Hats: Louise Campbell

Louise Campbell in a publicity photo for Men with Wings (1938)

Bevy of Beauties 17

September 1933 From left, Lona Andre, Ida Lupino,

Judge Marshall McComb, Toby Wing, Baby Le Roy

and Grace Bradley. Judge McComb examines the

contract waivers signed by the parents or guardians

of Paramount contract players who have not

reached the age of consent.

On the Set: Brenda Marshall

Brenda Marshall dries her hair on the set of

The Smiling Ghost (1941), with an assist

from fellow actor David Bruce and

some borrowed power from the sound truck.

Bonnie & Clyde +66 years

On the 66th anniversary of the death of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, let's take a look at some of the films celebrating their names, if not particularly accurate renditions of their lives.

First up, Dorothy Provine starred in The Bonnie Parker Story (1958) which had virtually no relationship to her actual story. This film did not even include Clyde Barrow at all.

Almost a decade later, it was Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty in Bonnie and Clyde (1967). Although it had some accuracy issues as well, this celebrated film captured the imagination of the American public.

Finally, Billy Morrissette, Tracey Needham and Dana Ashbrook blessed us with the forgettable Bonnie & Clyde: The True Story (1992), which it absolutely wasn't.