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Ann Sheridan and Ronald Reagan, King’s Row (VERY Under-Appreciated Movie!)

January 4, 2023 By Joi

Ann Sheridan and Ronald Reagan

If you know anything about me, you know that Ann Sheridan is one of my top 3 favorite actresses: Maureen O’Hara, Lucille Ball, and Ann Sheridan all tie for the top spot – and, no, I’m not sure what it is with me and redheads but, my top ten favorites also include Rita Hayworth and Ann-Margret, so there must be something about their style that draws me in!

While I literally love all of Ann Sheridan’s movies, King’s Row (1942, directed by Sam Wood) is one of my favorites. The chemistry between her and Ronald Reagan and the story, itself, are extraordinary. The cast is also pretty darn hard to beat – Robert Cummings, Claude Rains, Charles Coburn, Nancy Coleman, Betty Field, Judith Anderson, and Maria Ouspenskaya.

Not bad for a cast with only one redhead! Kidding, kidding…

You can find King’s Row on dvd or Blu-ray (Amazon link) or watch on Prime Video.

Ann Sheridan, Robert Cummings, and Ronald Reagan: Publicity Photo for King’s Row

December 27, 2022 By Joi

Ann Sheridan, Robert Cummings, and Ronald Reagan

King’s Row is a film I don’t talk nearly enough about and, given how much I love Ann Sheridan, it’s shocking that I don’t! I’m also a huge fan of Ronald Reagan’s – I find his presence in films to be very agreeable and downright comforting. He always draws me in and makes me care very much about the character he portrays.

I love the chemistry he and Ann shared as well – as evidenced in both this one and Juke Girl (1942).

The wonderful cast of King’s Row also includes Robert Cummings, Claude Rains, Charles Coburn, Nancy Coleman, Betty Field, Judith Anderson, and Maria Ouspenskaya.

Maria Ouspenskaya is another star who is always welcome in my den. Love her!

You can find King’s Row on dvd or Blu-ray (Amazon link) or watch on Prime Video.

Errol Flynn and Ann Sheridan: Silver River (1948)

September 14, 2022 By Joi

Silver River, Starring Ann Sheridan and Errol Flynn

The wonderful western Silver River (1948) was directed by the Raoul Walsh and boasts an outstanding cast which includes Thomas Mitchell, Tom D’Andrea, and Bruce Bennett.

You can find Silver River on dvd (Amazon link).

Errol Flynn, Silver River

Ann Sheridan and Errol Flynn Make Their Own Kind of Magic in Silver River (1948)

September 8, 2022 By Joi

Ann Sheridan and Errol Flynn

There are many film couples who made movie magic:

Maureen O’Hara and John Wayne
Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall
Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire
Ruby Dee and Sidney Poitier
Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland
etc etc etc…

But one of the couples I’d put on my list of favorites (right up there with the all-time greats) is one others may overlook…. Ann Sheridan and Errol Flynn. They didn’t make NEARLY enough movies together, but I absolutely cherish the few they did make – with Silver River being my favorite. Silver River (1948) was directed by the wonderful Raoul Walsh and also stars Thomas Mitchell, Tom D’Andrea (love him in this role… well, actually, I love him in everything), and Bruce Bennett.

You can find Silver River on dvd (Amazon link). I absolutely love it.

Ann Sheridan and Errol Flynn in Silver River

Ann Sheridan and Errol Flynn in Silver River (1948)

May 27, 2022 By Joi

Ann Sheridan and Errol Flynn in Silver River

Ann Sheridan and Errol Flynn… if these two names don’t conjure up entertainment for a classic film lover, I’m not sure what names would! They’re two of my personal favorites and one of my favorite movie “onscreen” couples. They were wonderful together – so much chemistry and seemed to love working together.

Silver River was one of the films they made together and it’s a great one. The 1948 Western was directed by Raul Walsh and also stars Thomas Mitchell (always wonderful), Bruce Bennett, and Tom D’Andrea (LOVE him in this role).

You can find Silver River on dvd (Amazon link).

The Doughgirls (1944) Lobby Cards

May 26, 2022 By Joi

Ann Sheridan, Jane Wyman, and Alexis Smith

The Doughgirls is an especially fun 1944 comedy, starring one of my top 3 favorite actresses, Ann Sheridan. Few share the top spot alongside my beloved Maureen O’Hara and Lucille Ball, but Miss Sheridan has her spot cemented.

The Doughgirls was directed by James V. Kern and also stars Eve Arden, Alexis Smith, Jane Wyman, Jack Carson, and Charles Ruggles. Wonderful cast, wonderful movie.

You can find The Doughgirls on dvd (Amazon link).

Charles Ruggles, Ann Sheridan, Jane Wyman, and Alexis Smith

Ann Sheridan, The Doughgirls Promotional Picture… Gorgeous!

April 15, 2022 By Joi

Ann Sheridan

The Doughgirls is a wonderful 1944 comedy, starring one of my top 3 favorite actresses, Ann Sheridan. Few share the top spot alongside my beloved Maureen O’Hara and Lucille Ball, but Miss Sheridan has absolutely earned her spot.

The Doughgirls was directed by James V. Kern and also stars Eve Arden, Alexis Smith, Jane Wyman, Jack Carson, and Charles Ruggles.

Now that’s what I call a CAST.

You can find The Doughgirls on dvd (Amazon link) – I actually need it for my Ann Sheridan collection, so I think I’ll hop over there and grab a copy now. No sense in putting off till tomorrow what you can buy today, I always say!

Ann Sheridan and Errol Flynn in Silver River

April 12, 2022 By Joi

Ann Sheridan and Errol Flynn in Silver River

Ann Sheridan and Errol Flynn are, individually, two of my favorite stars. They’re also, combined, one of my favorite movie couples. I love their chemistry a great deal and, personally, think she made as wonderful a leady lady for him as Olivia de Havilland did… which is, of course, absolutely saying something!

Silver River was directed by Raul Walsh and also stars Thomas Mitchell (always wonderful), Bruce Bennett, and Tom D’Andrea (LOVE him in this role).

You can find Silver River on dvd (Amazon link). It’s a very, very good Western with an outstanding cast.

Ann Sheridan and Errol Flynn in Silver River

Ann Sheridan and John Litel, Alcatraz Island Publicity Photo

March 26, 2022 By Joi

Ann Sheridan and John Litel, Alcatraz Island

Ann Sheridan and John Litel star in the 1937 crime drama, Alcatraz Island. Directed by William C. McGann, the movie also stars Mary Maguire and Gordon Oliver.

This was the first film set in the prison on Alcatraz Island, which had opened in 1934 and is a better film than its lack of popularity would lead you to believe.

Ann Sheridan, Michael Curtiz, and James Cagney: Behind the Scenes of Angels with Dirty Faces

March 11, 2022 By Joi

Michael Curtiz, Ann Sheridan and James Cagney Behind the Scenes

Many times… not always, mind you… but MANY times when one of your top 3 favorite actresses, one of your top 5 favorite actors, and one of your top 4 favorite directors team up for a movie – magic happens. It’s certainly the case, for me, with Angels with Dirty Faces. Ann Sheridan, James Cagney, and Michael Curtiz are favorites of mine and I LOVE that they created such an iconic and wonderful movie together.