Old Hollywood: Movies, Actresses, and Actors
Ann Sheridan and George Raft
They Drive by Night (1940 film-noir, directed by Raoul Walsh) has the type of cast directors dream of. Lead by Humphrey Bogart, Ida Lupino, Ann Sheridan, and George Raft, the cast also includes George Tobias, Alan Hale, Roscoe Karns, and Gale Page.
Ann Sheridan and George Raft
You can find They Drive by Night on Amazon on DVD or Prime Video.
Ann Sheridan Print, 8 x 10″ (Amazon Link)
While I (literally) shop for, meal plan for, look forward to, and dream about Christmas year round, this is the time of year I really kick it in gear. So I hope you’ll forgive me if I begin to talk incessantly about Christmas shopping and Christmas movies.
And, yes, I am very aware that it’s August lol!
Ann Sheridan Canvas Print (Amazon link)
The gorgeous Ann Sheridan canvas print would make a gorgeous gift idea for any classic film lovers in your world. I happen to have one in my life and Ann Sheridan is one of her absolute favorites, so plan to buy this one for her right away. (I’m sure you’ve guessed by now that I am both the gifter and giftee… yay me!)
Amazon has countless stars from Old Hollywood available on Canvas prints, so you’re sure to find your favorites as well as the favorites of those on your list. Simply click the link above and start your Christmas list today… no need in waiting till the last minute I always say. ~ Joi (“Joy”)
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
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.
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
There are many film couples who made movie magic:
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
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).
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 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
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
My main goal with Hollywood Yesterday is to keep the names, faces, and films of the stars that mean so much to me shining brightly. When I’m guilty of focusing more time on my personal favorites (such as Olivia de Havilland) than other stars, I hope you’ll forgive me. I am, by all indications, very human!
Also, please know that I try to keep my posts (except for book reviews) short and to the point, so you can enjoy the pictures, grab the information, and get back to your life. I don’t appreciate anything that’s overly wordy, so I don’t want to do that to others. For better or worse, I write as I talk, so if you ever feel like you’re reading the words of someone who’s a cross between Lucy Ricardo, Daisy Duck, and a Jerry Lewis character, that’s just because you are!
Wait. What did I just admit to??
Another personal absolute favorite of mine is Barbara Stanwyck. Not only was she beautiful and outrageously talented, she was exceptionally bright, charismatic, and colorful. This growing collection of Barbara Stanwyck Quotes will give you an idea of just how colorful she was!
There’s nothing quite like watching a movie from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Whether it’s a Musical, Western, Comedy, Romance, Film Noir, or Drama – if it’s on, I’m not too far away… with popcorn and raspberry tea in hand and a couple of cats nearby.
Below are a few Old Hollywood movie reviews I’ve done on the blog. There are, as you’d imagine, a lot more to come. – Joi (“Joy”)
We’re in the Money (Joan Blondell, Glenda Farrell)
The Naked Spur (James Stewart, Janet Leigh)
The Prince and the Showgirl (Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier)
The White Sister (Helen Hayes, Clark Gable)
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Howard Keel, Jane Powell, Russ Tamblyn, Julie Newmar)
Rio Bravo (John Wayne, Dean Martin, Angie Dickinson, Ricky Nelson, Walter Brennan)
El Dorado (John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, James Caan, Charlene Holt, Michele Carey)
Rio Grande (John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara)
Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein (What is it With Me and These Movies??)
The Stooge (Jerry Lewis’ favorite Lewis and Martin Movie… for good reason.)
Critic’s Choice (Hilarious movie starring Bob Hope and Lucille Ball)
To Please a Lady (Clark Gable and Barbara Stanwyck team up in a fast track movie)
Grand Hotel (Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore)
Hearts Divided (Marion Davies, Dick Powell)
The Quiet Man (John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Barry Fitzgerald)
More Old Hollywood Movie Reviews
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