Golden Age of Hollywood
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
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.
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.
Ann Sheridan and James Cagney
You can buy the wonderful movie on dvd (Angels with Dirty Faces on Amazon) or watch it on Prime Video.
Ann Sheridan
The beautiful, talented, and magnificent in every way Ann Sheridan (sadly) isn’t the household name many other stars are from old Hollywood. While most people know very well who Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, James Dean, Audrey Hepburn, and Humphrey Bogart are… if you ask the average person to identify Ann Sheridan, they’d be unable to do so.
Unacceptable!
She’s one of my favorites and is one of the stars I am on a personal crusade to publicize every change I get. She was far too talented and beautiful to be overlooked by anyone.
The photo above is currently my Twitter profile photo because I love it so much. Granted, I change the profile pic often (to bring more attention to a variety of favorite stars), but I have a feeling Ann Sheridan will be my companion for quite a while. I simply LOVE this photo.
This is a publicity picture for her 1940 film, It All Came True. The comedy/drama was directed by Lewis Seiler and co-stars Humphrey Bogart, Jeffrey Lynn, Zasu Pitts, and Una O’Connor.
You can find the wonderful It All Came True on dvd… with a GORGEOUS cover (Amazon link) or watch the movie on Prime Video.
Amazon also has a beautiful “Window Card” for the film, featuring beautiful Ann Sheridan (pictured below). I HAVE to have this one… no doubt about it.
It All Came True Window Card (Amazon link)
Ann Sheridan
The beautiful Ann Sheridan publicity picture, above, is for her 1940 film, It All Came True (directed by Lewis Seiler ). The fun comedy/drama has an outstanding cast – Ann Sheridan, Humphrey Bogart, Jeffrey Lynn, Zasu Pitts, Una O’Connor… is it any wonder it’s as good as it is?!
You can find It All Came True on dvd (Amazon link) or watch the movie on Prime Video.
Amazon also has a beautiful “Window Card” for the film, featuring beautiful Ann Sheridan (pictured below).
It All Came True Window Card (Amazon link)
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
Find out just how much I (truly) Love Lucy in the Lucille Ball category. I’m warning you, I call it an obsession for a very good reason…
