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Beautiful Jeanette MacDonald: BOTD in June 18, 1903

June 18, 2022 By Joi

Jeanette MacDonald, SweetheartsJeanette MacDonald, a Promo Pic for Sweethearts 

Beautiful and talented Jeanette MacDonald was born on this day in 1903 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was so exquisitely beautiful and radiant and talented??? My goodness, “talented” never quite seems like a strong enough word to describe it.

Her singing voice was angelic and breathtakingly beautiful and she was a very gifted actress… but there was something extra about Jeanette. She lit up the screen whenever she was on it and left you anxiously awaiting for her next appearance. She had a unique type of charisma that, while unmistakable, was also more refined and sophisticated than one expects from charisma.

It usually hits you over the head, but Jeanette MacDonald’s charisma was far too ladylike and refined to behave in such a manner.

She was deliciously unique and I am a huge, huge fan. She’s one of the stars I collect and (ironically) just ordered three more collectibles just last week!


Jeanette MacDonald, Broadway Serenade

Jeanette MacDonald, Broadway Serenade

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BOTD in 1905, One of the Best Actors of All Time… Henry Fonda

May 16, 2022 By Joi

James Stewart and Henry Fonda in The Cheyenne Social Club

James Stewart and Henry Fonda in The Cheyenne Social Club

Henry Fonda has, along with James Stewart, been my favorite actor for as long as I can remember. I must have seen It’s a Wonderful Life and Spencer’s Mountain around the same time as a little girl, because they ascended to the top of the list at the same time and neither has ever slipped. In fact, the more films of theirs I saw, the better foothold they established!

Henry Fonda was born on this day in Nebraska in 1905.  His first film was The Farmer Takes a Wife in 1935, followed by Way Down East and  I Dream too Much (also 1935).

Henry Fonda and Janet Gaynor, The Farmer Takes a Wife
Henry Fonda and Janet Gaynor, The Farmer Takes a Wife

Whenever someone asks for recommendations when tackling an individual star’s’ filmography, Henry Fonda is always one of the first names out of my mouth or off of my fingertips. He made some extraordinary movies and his filmography is simply a great deal of fun. He never failed to give a wonderful performance and almost always walked away as the biggest standout and star of the movie he was in. Some stars, of course, hung with him and maintained an equal footing (Barbara Stanwyck, James Stewart, Ann Dvorak, Vincent Price, Victor Mature, Bette Davis, Maureen O’Hara..) but none ever outshined him.

In all fairness, Barbara Bed Geddes came darn close in The Long Night!

Henry Fonda, simply put, was one of the most talented actors to ever step in front of a camera. If it weren’t for his friend and partner at the top of my personal favorite’s list, James Stewart, I would say he was the absolute best male actor to ever live. As it is, he has company in this regard – and I’m sure he wouldn’t mind one bit.

Henry Fonda, Behind the Scenes of The Grapes of Wrath

Henry Fonda, Behind the Scenes of The Grapes of Wrath

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The Wonderful Audrey Hepburn was BOTD in 1929

May 4, 2022 By Joi

Audrey Hepburn, Sabrina

Audrey  Hepburn, Promotional Picture for Sabrina

Beautiful Audrey Hepburn was born on this day in 1929 in Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium.  This beautiful, iconic actress (and household name) is such a wonderful ambassador for our beloved old Hollywood. She was everything that was right about old Hollywood. She was talented, beautiful, stylish, kind, classy (head to toe!) and had a compassionate, loving heart.

Her filmography may not be as long as some but is it ever impressive?!

Some of my personal favorite Audrey Hepburn films are Sabrina, Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, How to Steal a Million Dollars, My Fair Lady, The Unforgiven, Two for the Road, Funny Face, and Charade.

“I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.” ~ Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn, Sabrina

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Audrey Hepburn DVD Collection


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Eve Arden, One of the Most-Loved Stars Of ALL Time Was BOTD in 1908

April 30, 2022 By Joi

Eve Arden, Anatomy of a Murder

Eve Arden

Eunice Mary Quedens was born on this date in Mill Valley, California in 1908. We, of course, know her today as one of the most talented and best-loved stars of all time, Eve Arden.

I love so many of Eve Arden’s movies and ALL of her performances. The film pictured here, Anatomy of a Murder (1939, directed by Otto Preminger) stands out as one of my very favorite Eve Arden films. The movie also stars James Stewart, Arthur O’Connell, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Brooks West, and George C. Scott.

Brooks West and Eve Arden were married from 1952 to his death in 1984. Remarkably enough, this is the only movie Brooks made… when you see just how good he was, it’s absolutely shocking!

Eve Arden is one of the most talented actresses to ever star on radio or the big (or small!) screen.  She brought so much charisma and spark to every film… every scene. She truly was one in a million.

You can find Anatomy of a Murder on dvd (Amazon link) or watch it right away on Prime Video.

Arthur O'Connell, Eve Arden, and James Stewart in Anatomy of a Murder

Arthur O’Connell, Eve Arden, and James Stewart

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Barbara Hale: Born on this Day in 1922!

April 18, 2022 By Joi

Barbara Hale and Raymond Burr in Perry Mason

Barbara Hale and Raymond Burr in Perry Mason

One of my favorites, Barbara Hale, was born on this day in 1922 in DeKalb, Illinois. While she is best-known (and loved) as Della Street from Perry Mason, Barbara Hale also made a great number of films, many of which were Westerns (which means I’m certainly familiar with her filmography!).

The most recent role I enjoyed her in was in A Lion is in the Streets (1953, directed by Raoul Walsh). The movie co-starred James Cagney, Jeanne Cagney, Anne Francis, Lon Chaney Jr, John McIntire, and Warner Anderson and was pretty good. However, make no mistake about it… Barbara Hale was (as was the case with quite a few of her movies) better than the film she was in.

Don’t get me wrong, this doesn’t mean I don’t recommend watching this film (or any of the others). In fact, the opposite is true. I’d LOVE for more people to see this remarkable actress in her film roles. She’ll blow you away. You won’t believe the number of times she steals scenes right out from under movie legends.

Truth is, she kind of made a habit of it!

The photos in this post are of her and the wonderful Raymond Burr in the roles they made famous: Perry Mason and Della Street. The extraordinary television series ran for 9 seasons, from 1957–1966. There were also many “Made for TV” Perry Mason movies which were all out of this world.

Barbara Hale and Raymond Burr in Perry Mason

Raymond Burr and Barbara Hale

You can find Perry Mason on Prime Video (the series and movies) and, if you’re also a collector, the dvds are also available on Amazon (Amazon link).

You can also find the Complete Perry Mason Movie Collection (Amazon link) – the next purchase I, personally, plan to make!

Barbara Hale and Raymond Burr in Perry Mason

Barbara Hale and Raymond Burr

Filed Under: Barbara Hale, BOTD, Classic TV, Picture of the Day Tagged With: Barbara Hale, BOTD, Classic TV, Perry Mason, Raymond Burr

Joan Crawford: BOTD in San Antonio, Texas in 1906

March 23, 2022 By Joi

Joan CrawfordJoan Crawford

One of the absolute best actresses to ever hit movies was born  on this day in 1906. It’s only fitting that this larger than life actress was born in a larger than life state, Texas… San Antonio, to be exact.

When it comes to the lasting legacies of our favorite actresses, actors, directors, and other celebrities, much of what becomes their legacy is within their control. How they behave, the things they say, the way they treat others, the movies they made, their performances, and the activities they engaged in – all of these things are individual pieces of a puzzle that future generations piece together to come up with what they view as the individual’s image… their, in turn, legacy.

Some made grave errors in judgement, and others had incredible weaknesses they either never sought help for or were incapable of overcoming. Some either chose bad movies or the studio forced them into roles in films they never liked in the first place!

Some had (quite frankly) moronic views of the world, possibly stemming from a childhood when such views were perpetrated upon them.

Some stars did things that make us cringe and cause us to feel outrage toward them, when… oddly enough… they felt they were doing the absolute best thing possible. There were stars who were surrounded by other stars who also cheated, lied, drank to excess, and/or did drugs. While it boggles our minds, these things… when viewed all around you… can start to seem somewhat normal.

Am I making excuses for dirty deeds, inflicted pain, or stupid quotes… absolutely NOT. However, I am not, by nature, a judgmental person. I simply don’t judge others, period. I did not walk in their shoes, I was not under the same pressures they had, and I (thank God) do not suffer from the emotional or mental illness many of these stars battled.

Makes me crazy grateful, not crazy judgmental.

If we’re honest, almost all of us have at least one (probably quite a few more!) star who was guilty of something less (or even far less) than desirable.

Some parts of a star’s legacy are, of course, out of their control. Possibly invited into their legacy, to a certain degree, but mostly because of someone else. Sickeningly, many stars had people who took advantage of them, after they were no longer here to defend themselves. I can’t wrap my mind around that type of vindictiveness, bitterness, or hate and… again… it makes me crazy grateful rather than crazy judgmental. Ironically, behaving this way puts them on par with the individual they seemingly thought so poorly of.

Another destroyer of legacies is a frustrating one – when they become a caricature or somewhat of a joke in some regards. Imitators of a particular star cause so much of this – even if they, in some world, think they’re honoring the star.

Several of these have happened to so many of our favorite stars, including Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, and Elvis and it’s honestly a great shame. I wish there were a way to wipe out the negative books, movies, jokes, and bad impersonations of these stars – allowing them to be remembered and respected on their own terms, not someone else’s.

If you haven’t seen many of Joan Crawford’s movies, I hope you’ll seek them out and appreciate her wonderful talent. She was stunningly talented and quite beautiful. She was multi-dimensional and none of us know exactly what she did or did not do… we only know what we’ve read or seen in a remarkably bad book and incredibly hideous movie. All of the people involved in these earned money for their efforts…. but I have to wonder how much more money they could have earned if they’d been more kind.

In the end, what some may have wanted (to destroy her legacy), fell flat. She is still a highly revered and loved star of old Hollywood and earns new fans almost daily. While I have zero idea what she did or did not do (come on, I wasn’t there!), I do know she was human and, therefore, as capable of mistakes as anyone.

Again, by nature, I am simply not judgmental… also, I prefer to concentrate on the positives in life AND in others. Joan Crawford was a beautiful, incredibly talented actress who meant SO MUCH to old Hollywood. She was known to adore and respect her fans and tried to personally respond to each fan letter.

The rest? I choose not to focus my attention or energy on it… not in the least.

Joan Crawford, The Bride Wore Red

Joan Crawford

Filed Under: BOTD, Joan Crawford Tagged With: BOTD, Joan Crawford

Johnny Cash, Born on this Day in 1932: A Few of My Favorite Johnny Cash Quotes

February 26, 2022 By Joi

Johnny Cash and Karen Black, A Gunfight Lobby Card

Johnny Cash and Karen Black

Johnny Cash was BOTD in 1932 in Kingsland, Arkansas. His 1st single for Sun Records was Hey Porter in 1955. After that… it was one hit after another, movies, a television show, sold out shows, unforgettable performances, and one of the world’s greatest real life love stories.

“How well I have learned that there is no fence to sit on between heaven and hell. There is a deep, wide gulf, a chasm, and in that chasm is no place for any man.” ~ Johnny Cash

The lobby cards in this post are from the 1971 western Johnny Cash made with Kirk Douglas and Karen Black, A Gunfight (directed by Lamont Jackson). The movie is VERY rarely shown on television and can be a nightmare to find anywhere. I haven’t added it to our home Westerns dvd collection yet, but plan to soon.

Kirk Douglas and Johnny Cash, A Gunfight Lobby Card

Johnny Cash and Kirk Douglas

“I am not a Christian artist, I am an artist who is a Christian.” ~ Johnny Cash

You can buy A Gunfight on DVD (Amazon link). It doesn’t appear to be on Prime Video yet.

Johnny Cash, A Gunfight Lobby Card

Johnny Cash

Filed Under: BOTD, Johnny Cash, Karen Black, Kirk Douglas, Quotes from Old Hollywood's Stars, Westerns Tagged With: Johnny Cash, Karen Black, Kirk Douglas, Westerns

The Beautiful Lana Turner was BOTD in 1921 in Wallace, Idaho

February 8, 2022 By Joi

Lana Turner, The Prodigal

Lana Turner

The ridiculously beautiful and talented Lana Turner was BOTD in 1921 in the charming small town of Wallace, Idaho. I’m forever fascinated when future Hollywood legends were born in small towns… the HEART of America. Little did anyone know then what an iconic star the baby girl would one day become!

Lana lived the type of life you’d expect one of her characters to live – honestly like something straight out of a film-noir. If you’ve never read a Lana Turner biography or autobiography, I HIGHLY recommend it! The autobiography pictured below is extraordinary.


Lana: The Lady, The Legend, The Truth

Lana Turner, The Rains of Ranchipur

Filed Under: BOTD, Lana Turner Tagged With: BOTD, Lana Turner

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Elvis Presley!

January 8, 2022 By Joi

Elvis - Jailhouse Rock Publicity Photo

Elvis Presley, Jailhouse Rock

Elvis Aron Presley was Born on this date in 1935 and those of us who love fun movies and great music are awfully grateful that he was!

Elvis’s middle name was Aaron, named in honor of one of his dad’s friends, but his parents used the Aron spelling to match the middle name of Elvis’ stillborn identical-twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley. You’ll find it written Elvis Aaron Presley more times than not in the media, however, and I believe it’s even spelled that way on his tombstone.

Elvis is one of my very favorites, whether we’re talking singers, entertainers, or actors. He was one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Some people (the negative Nancies and Critical Carls crowd… I try to avoid these characters but every now and then they pop up) want to fixate on his films… criticizing them for not being Casablanca and poking fun at him for not being Humphrey Bogart.

HELLO!?!? MOST films don’t measure up to the greatness of classics like Casablanca and FEW actors could hold their own with the Humphrey Bogart or James Stewarts of the world.

But here’s the thing…. they don’t have to! Entertainment comes in all flavors and all varieties. If a genre or actor/actress doesn’t appeal to you, I have wonderful news – there are many others to choose from. Have at them!

But for goodness sakes, leave people alone who DO enjoy what you seem unable to.

Sorry for ranting – people who spread their negative views when others are trying to be positive and enjoy a particular person or film drive me berserk. I just don’t understand that type of thinking… “Uh oh, this person is saying they enjoy this star’s (Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, John Wayne…) films. I’d better tell them why they’re ridiculous to do that.”

Seriously? Get another hobby lmao!

Okay, Joi (that would be me), breathe. Drink your cranberry smoothie and move on.

Happy Heavenly birthday, Elvis, and thanks so very much for the wonderful music and movies… there’s nothing quite like kicking back and escaping with one of your films. Sometimes it’s EXACTLY what the day calls for!

Elvis Presley and Shelley Fabares, Girl Happy

Shelley Fabares and Elvis, Girl Happy

 

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Dorothy Dandridge: BOTD in 1922… and Hollywood is all the Better for It!

November 9, 2021 By Joi

Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Dandridge

The stunningly beautiful and incredibly talented Dorothy Dandridge was BOTD in 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio. Due to the time in which she lived, she never received all the opportunities and awards she should have received, and while it would be easy to focus on that… as one of her biggest fans, I choose to concentrate and focus on the positive. I think of it as surrounding her memory with happiness as opposed to sadness and with light as opposed to darkness.

Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte in Carmen Jones

Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge

I am forever grateful that she had the opportunity to make one of the most amazing and unique movies ever made, Carmen Jones. She and Harry Belafonte were so wonderful in this film it defies description. One of my greatest joys in life (outside of my family and cats, of course!) is introducing new fans to the wonderful stars and movies from old Hollywood. I have (through Twitter) gotten many people to see Carmen Jones for the first time and have (in turn) allowed new Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte fans to spring up. I’m not going to lie, while I love introducing all of these stars and films to others, when it’s THIS film and it’s THESE two stars, it makes me even happier.

All three are magic as far as I’m concerned.

Dorothy Dandridge was nominated for an Academy Award for her excellent performance as Carmen Jones. While (in my opinion) she should have won, again, I want to focus on the positive which is the fact that it is outstanding that she was nominated for such a prestigious award. What a joy the nomination had to have been for her!

Dorothy Dandridge: Carmen Jones Lobby Card

Dorothy Dandridge

You can buy Carmen Jones on dvd (Amazon link) or watch it on Prime Video.

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We’re in the Money (Joan Blondell, Glenda Farrell)

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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.)

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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)

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‘Tis Herself by Maureen O’Hara
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Debbie Reynolds Unsinkable
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Ginger Rogers Autobiography - Ginger: My Story

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