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Claudette Colbert, The Sign of the Cross (1932)

December 26, 2021 By Joi

Claudette Colbert

I am running around today like the overly-caffeinated crazy cat lady that I am, so it’s one of those days where I post the picture of the day and just leave you alone with it. When days like this happen, I try to make sure it’s a picture (or pictures) that pretty much speak for themselves. In this case, I’ve chosen wisely.

Claudette Colbert always makes a great option when it comes to allowing photos to speak for themselves. She always has so much to say!

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You can buy The Sign of the Cross on dvd (Amazon link). Unfortunately it isn’t on Prime Video… hopefully one day!

Beautifully Unique Picture of Claudette Colbert from Tonight is Ours (Love this Photo!)

November 27, 2021 By Joi

Claudette Colbert

How’s this for an extraordinary picture of the day?! The Claudette Colbert publicity photo was for her wonderful 1933 Romantic Drama (co-starring Fredric March), Tonight is Ours. Directed by Stuart Walker, it is unfortunately very difficult to find on television EVER and almost impossible to find on dvd. If you find it either place, take advantage of the situation!

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Claudette Colbert: Gorgeous Publicity Photos for The Sign of the Cross

November 20, 2021 By Joi

Claudette Colbert

One of my favorite actresses (and one of the stars I most ardently collect) is Claudette Colbert. As far as I’m concerned, she’s one of the most talented and compelling actresses or actors of all time. Whether it was a light, romantic comedy, a drama, or a sweeping epic film that seemed larger than life… she made every movie better simply by being Claudette Colbert.

I know what’s best for me; after all. I have been in the Claudette Colbert business longer than anybody. ~ Claudette Colbert

These stunning photos of Claudette Colbert as Empress Poppaea are publicity photos for her 1932 film The Sign of the Cross, directed by the wonderful Cecil B. DeMille. The movie also stars Fredric March, Charles Laughton, and Elissa Landi.

You can buy The Sign of the Cross on dvd (Amazon link). Unfortunately it isn’t on Prime Video (yet!).

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Beautiful Quote by Claudette Colbert (Plus a Few Beautiful Publicity Photos from Tonight is Ours)

November 15, 2021 By Joi

Claudette Colbert, Tonight is Ours (1933)

I love everything about the wonderful Claudette Colbert – from her films to her wonderful quotes. The one below is one of my favorites. The more you read about this amazing actress, the more you find to love about her!

“To be celebrated is nothing. To be loved is everything.” ~ Claudette Colbert

This publicity photo of Claudette Colbert is from Tonight is Ours (1933, directed by Stuart Walker). The movie co-stars Fredric March, Alison Skipworth, and Arthur Byron. Unfortunately it’s as impossible to catch on television as it is to find on dvd!

My Favorite Movie Cleopatra… Claudette Colbert

November 4, 2021 By Joi

Claudette Colbert as Cleopatra

Recently, after I tweeted out a few pictures of Claudette Colbert as Cleopatra, someone commented that she was their favorite Cleopatra. I thought, “Oh, we’re going to get along famously!” She’s absolutely my favorite Cleopatra as well… second only to the original Cleopatra, herself.

Only she could beat Claudette Colbert in the role. More practice.

You can find Cleopatra (1934) on dvd (Amazon link).

Claudette Colbert as Cleopatra

Henry Wilcoxon and Claudette Colbert: Cleopatra (1934)

September 30, 2021 By Joi

Henry Wilcoxon and Claudette Colbert

Cleopatra (1934) was directed by the extraordinary Cecil B. DeMille and boasted a cast that was extraordinary in its own right: Claudette Colbert as Cleopatra, Warren William as Julius Caesar, Henry Wilcoxon as Marc Anthony, Joseph Schildkraut as Herod, and Ian Keith as Octavian.

This is one of those special movies I personally rewatch every chance I get. Not only is it mesmerizing and entertaining each time but I also notice something I’d never noticed before – in spite of having seen this one well over 10 times! Each time I revisit these characters and story, I notice a new expression on someone’s face, a gesture they make I hadn’t noticed before, a gorgeous piece of furniture or jewelry… there’s just so much exquisiteness you can’t possibly enjoy it ALL at one sitting!

You can find Cleopatra (1934) on dvd (Amazon link). Trust me, buying the dvd is the way to go… this one begs to be watched and rewatched

Henry Wilcoxon and Claudette Colbert

Claudette as Cleopatra (1934)… Stunning!

September 22, 2021 By Joi

Claudette Colbert as Cleopatra

There’s just something so RIGHT about Claudette Colbert as Cleopatra (1934). Everything about her performance was magical as far as I’m concerned. The whole movie is an iconic work of art and I can never see it often enough.

The epic was directed by the wonderful Cecil B. DeMille and starred Warren William as Julius Caesar, Henry Wilcoxon as Marc Anthony, and Claudette Colbert (of course) as the mesmerizing Cleopatra.

You can find the wonderful 1934 Cleopatra on dvd (Amazon link).

Claudette Colbert as Cleopatra

Claudette Colbert as Cleopatra: A Stunning Promotional Picture

September 3, 2021 By Joi

While I love Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra, my personal favorite actress to play the role is Claudette Colbert. There was just something extra special about her performance – as much in the way she carried herself as anything.

Cleopatra (1934) was directed by the extraordinary Cecil B. DeMille and starred Warren William as Julius Caesar, Henry Wilcoxon as Marc Anthony, and Claudette Colbert (of course) as an especially regal and radiant Cleopatra.

You can find the wonderful 1934 Cleopatra on dvd (Amazon link).

Claudette Colbert: Cleopatra Promotional Picture

June 25, 2021 By Joi

Claudette Colbert, Cleopatra

Cleopatra (1934) was directed by the wonderful Cecil B. DeMille and starred Warren William as Julius Caesar, Henry Wilcoxon as Marc Anthony, and Claudette Colbert as the most stunningly beautiful Cleopatra imaginable.

You can find the wonderful 1934 Cleopatra on dvd (Amazon link).

Claudette Colbert, Cleopatra

Claudette Colbert: Breathtaking in the Role of Cleopatra!

June 19, 2021 By Joi

Claudette Colbert, Cleopatra

Some Old Hollywood stars were so exquisite… so perfect… so breathtaking… in a particular role that it seems they were born to play it. Claudette Colbert, as Cleopatra, is one that comes to mind. Yes… I understand that Claudette was born in France and that it is COMPLETELY doubtful that she resembled Cleopatra in the least, but come on… it’s Hollywood – if someone can’t manage to “make believe” and leave reality behind long enough to enjoy a movie, I don’t know what to tell them. All I know is I’d never want to watch a movie with them!

Cleopatra (1934) was directed by one of the best to ever sit in a director’s chair, Cecil B. DeMille. The movie starred Warren William as Julius Caesar, Henry Wilcoxon as Marc Anthony.