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Cabin in the Sky: Great Behind the Scenes Photo

January 20, 2021 By Joi Leave a Comment

Behind the Scenes of Cabin in the Sky

Cabin in the Sky: Behind the Scenes

 Cabin in the Sky was a deliciously unique comedy/drama/fantasy film from 1943. Directed by the wonderful Vincente Minnelli, the film featured an uncommonly talented cast including Lena Horne, Ethel Waters, Eddie Anderson, Rex Ingram, Louis Armstrong, and Oscar Polk.

If you’ve never seen this one, I hope you’ll watch it as soon as possible. Trust me, you’ll never forget it!

You can find Cabin in the Sky on dvd or watch it on Prime Video (links directly to the movie on Amazon Prime)

Cabin in the Sky Lobby Card

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes Pictures, Cabin in the Sky, Eddie Anderson, Lena Horne, Picture of the Day Tagged With: Behind the Scenes pictures, Cabin in the Sky, Ethel Waters, Lena Horne

Lena Horne: One of My Favorite Episodes of Sanford and Son

November 15, 2020 By Joi Leave a Comment

Lena Horne and Redd Foxx, Sanford and Son

Redd Foxx and Lena Horne

One of my favorite sitcoms of all time is Sanford and Son. My dad and I watched and rewatched and rewatched this hilarious show. We’d laugh our heads off every time – even though we had the episodes memorized, they never failed to fill our living room with laughter and joy.

One of my favorite episodes is titled A Visit from Lena Horne. Anyone who knows anything at all about me knows that I am obsessed with Lena Horne, so I guess this really doesn’t come as much of a surprise!  One of my favorite stars…. on one of my favorite shows?? It doesn’t get any better than that!

The hilarious episode first aired in 1973. I rewatched it (for probably the millionth time!) this past week and it is as wonderful today as it was then. The writing and acting on this perfect series is timeless.

You can watch Sanford and Son on Prime Video or order the complete series on dvd (link to the complete collection on Amazon).

Lena Horne, Redd Foxx, and Demond Wilson on Sanford and Son

Lena Horne, Redd Foxx, and Demond Wilson 


Filed Under: Demond Wilson, Lena Horne, Picture of the Day, Redd Foxx, Sanford and Son Tagged With: Demond Wilson, Lena Horne, Redd Foxx, Sanford and Son

Lena Horne and Ernest Whitman, Stormy Weather

October 12, 2020 By Joi Leave a Comment

Lena Horne and Ernest Whitman, Stormy Weather

Lena Horne and Ernest Whitman, Stormy Weather

If you’ve never seen the 1943 musical Stormy Weather (link to the movie on Prime Video), I hope you’ll see it as soon as possible. The movie stars Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, Cab Calloway and His Cotton Club Orchestra, Fats Waller, The Nicholas Brothers, Ernest Whitman, Ada Brown and more.

Trust me, it’s a cast few others can even begin to touch.

The charismatic movie is sort of a compilation of genres – comedy, musical, and drama. It’s unique and it’s wonderful.

You can also find Stormy Weather on dvd (link to the dvd on Amazon).

Lena Horne

Beautiful Lena Horne 

Filed Under: Ernest Whitman, Lena Horne, Picture of the Day Tagged With: Ernest Whitman, Lena Horne, Lena Horne Pictures, musicals, Stormy Weather

Lena Horne and Gonzo… The Muppet Show!

September 23, 2020 By Joi Leave a Comment

Lena Horne, The Muppet ShowLena Horne and Gonzo

I absolutely love this picture of Lena Horne from her guest appearance on The Muppet Show in 1976. You can tell she enjoyed the experience and, understandably, Gonzo is obviously under her spell!

I knew I just had to have Lena Horne as my picture of the day (sometimes she is the only star that will do) and I thought this one was too cute not to use.

Hope your day gives you a million reasons to smile.

Filed Under: Lena Horne, Picture of the Day Tagged With: Lena Horne, Lena Horne picture, The Muppets

Hollywood in Kodachrome: A Book You MUST Have if You Love Old Hollywood

August 10, 2020 By Joi Leave a Comment

Hollywood in Kodachrome

Hollywood in Kodachrome

I believe I’ve mentioned on the Old Hollywood blog (as well as on my Old Hollywood Twitter page) just how cruel July treated me. Obviously, I’m in the same quarantine boat with everyone else as this global pandemic tragically carries on. However, July gave me a few more blows. My MUCH loved 17 year old cat died in my arms (gut-wrenching to say the least), and then the next day (while cooking and crying… not a good mix), I badly burned my arm and chest with hamburger grease.

Talk about pain! The emotional and physical pain sort of battled it out to see which one would bring me down first. Naturally, this lasted for weeks… long, long weeks.

My daughter Brittany bought me a book (the gorgeous one you see here, Hollywood in Kodachrome by David Wills) to lift my spirits. The fact that she DID it lifted them sky high (I swear, I have the sweetest family – I thank God for them every single day). Each time I look at the book – which sits out, prominently, because it’s such a work of art, I think about Brittany and smile.

(Review Continued Below….)

Hollywood in Kodachrome

Judy Garland and Lena Horne

I’ve been anxious to tell y’all about  Hollywood in Kodachrome (link to the book on Amazon) because it’s one I know you’ll love as much as I do. I look through it so often and, each time, notice something about a photograph or star I hadn’t noticed before.

I love to look at the photographs and dissect the colors used, the makeup (when applicable… literally), clothes, props, lighting, etc. Like acting, SO much goes into photography… and yet, when it’s done extraordinarily well, you don’t see the effort… you just see the magic.

This book is one work of magic after the other after the other after the other.

Book Description from Amazon:

Hollywood in Kodachrome is a stunning portfolio of the stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, captured in rich, deeply saturated color photographs reproduced from original Kodachrome negatives and curated by collector David Wills and designer Stephen Schmidt, the creative team behind Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis and Audrey: The 60s.

From Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, and Rita Hayworth to Fred Astaire, Humphrey Bogart, and Gregory Peck—and many more—the silver screen’s elite are all here, in the full blush of youth, captured as if they were taken yesterday. But the true star is the medium itself: late-1940s sheet Kodachrome, a film stock that remains legendary for its rich tonal range, precise color, and detail.

Including a foreword by Golden Age star Rhonda Fleming, and featuring more than 200 photos from classic films and publicity shoots, Hollywood in Kodachrome is a magnificent tribute to Hollywood’s most beloved icons, captured at their glamorous best.

There are 329 pages in this extraordinary book – savoring the photos reminds me of walking through my kind of art gallery… one with only photos of Old Hollywood stars!

Some of the stars include:

  • Maureen O’Hara
  • Rita Hayworth
  • Lucille Ball
  • Lena Horne
  • Judy Garland
  • Yvonne DeCarlo (one particular photo that’ll make your jaw drop!)
  • Humphrey Bogart
  • Lauren Bacall
  • Clark Gable
  • Bette Davis
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Errol Flynn
  • Lana Turner
  • Elizabeth Taylor
  • Marilyn Monroe
  • and just about every star from the 40s you can name… with many featured more than once.

Many of the publicity shots are never-before-seen… something I can attest to and vouch for. I’ve spent my life up to my chin in Old Hollywood photographs and films and there are countless photos in this gorgeous book I’ve never seen before.

I don’t want to post many of the inside photographs, here, for several reasons:

  1. It wouldn’t be fair to the authors, publishers, or photographers. I wouldn’t want people using the photos online without their consent. These professionals work extremely hard and give us so much – I want to always be fair to them. I only use the gorgeous Judy Garland and Lena Horne photos (above) to give you an idea just how big and gloriously beautiful the photos are. I carefully cropped them in a manner where they can’t be used anywhere online and made certain to leave the photographers’ names intact. I also thought these two photos illustrated what I was talking about when it comes to looking at the background colors, clothing, and makeup. Their lipsticks just pop with the colors around them!
  2. I want you to have the same extraordinary experience I did each time I turned the page, wondering who I’d “meet” next! It was unspeakably fun to come across so many unexpected pictures and stars. I want you to experience that for yourself.

(Review Continued Below…)

Hollywood in Kodachrome

I also love the “outtakes” (previously unpublished) of stars in famous ad campaigns (Max Factor, Lipton, Lucky Strike, Lux, Royal Crown Cola…).

I took the picture above to try and give you an idea just how big this magnificent book is – by using one of my coffee mugs and a tumbler as comparison… and yet I’m still not convinced it captures just how big and beautiful this book is!

This is simply a breathtakingly beautiful collection of photographs of the greatest stars the world has ever known. It’s a celebration of their lives, their spark, and their magic.

You can find Hollywood in Kodachrome (link to the book on Amazon) on Amazon. When you click through the link, you’ll notice it is available “used” as well as “new.”

I couldn’t possibly recommend this showcase any more than I do. It not only lifted my spirits when they needed them most, it provides joy on a regular basis.

And Lauren looks so gorgeous sitting out to greet me each time I walk into the room!

Hollywood in Kodachrome

Hollywood in Kodachrome (link to the stunning book on Amazon)

Filed Under: Judy Garland, Lauren Bacall, Lena Horne, Old Hollywood Book Reviews Tagged With: Judy Garland, Lauren Bacall, Lena Horne, Old Hollywood Book Reviews, Old Hollywood Books

Cabin in the Sky Lobby Card: Cannot Begin to Tell You How Much I Love This One…

July 8, 2020 By Joi Leave a Comment

Cabin in the Sky Lobby Card

I love when a Lobby Card or movie poster don’t just capture the actors and actresses involved but also capture the “energy” of the film. This lobby card for the wonderful Cabin in the Sky does just that. This is a very unique, colorful, and bold musical – one that very much marches to the beat of its own drum. This particular lobby card pretty much announces that to the world!

If you’ve never seen this one, I hope you get a chance to check it out soon. Lena Horne, Ethel Waters, Eddie Anderson, Rex Ingram (outstanding!), and the rest of the cast are breathtakingly good and this film deserves so much more attention than it currently gets.

I’m kind of on a mission to make that happen!

Watch Cabin in the Sky on Amazon Prime or add the dvd to your collection. The dvd linked to, on Amazon, has some of the wonderful artwork above on the cover. Gotta have it for my collection, even though I already have the dvd!

 

Filed Under: Eddie Anderson, Lena Horne, Picture of the Day Tagged With: Cabin in the Sky, Eddie Anderson, Lena Horne

Eddie Anderson, Lena Horne, and Rex Ingram: Great Behind the Scenes Picture

June 13, 2020 By Joi Leave a Comment

Eddie Anderson, Lena Horne, and Rex Ingram - Behind the Scenes of Cabin in the Sky

Eddie Anderson, Lena Horne, and Rex Ingram – Behind the Scenes of Cabin in the Sky

I’ve professed my love countless times for “behind the scenes” pictures and this particular one is a perfect example of why I love them so much! You can get such a great look at  the stars’ personalities with these photos. I love Eddie Anderson’s adorable face, Lena Horne’s beautiful and teasing smile, and Rex Ingram’s enjoyment of the whole thing!

If you’ve never seen Cabin in the Sky, I hope you’ll find it as soon as possible. It may sound corny… and I apologize if it does… but it is simply a delightful film. The talent is through the roof, the joy is palpable, and it’s simply a very, very, very “feel good” movie.

Eddie Anderson, Lena Horne, and Rex Ingram - Behind the Scenes of Cabin in the Sky

Eddie Anderson, Lena Horne, and Rex Ingram

 

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes Pictures, Eddie Anderson, Lena Horne, Picture of the Day, Rex Ingram Tagged With: Behind the Scenes, Cabin in the Sky, Eddie Anderson, Lena Horne, Rex Ingram

Picture of the Day: Lena Horne and Judy Garland, The Judy Garland Show

June 2, 2020 By Joi Leave a Comment

Lena Horne and Judy Garland, The Judy Garland Show, 1963

Lena Horne and Judy Garland, 1963

The Judy Garland Show was made up of episodes where the wonderful Judy Garland sang and visited with other wonderful performers. One such performer was one of my absolute favorite stars of all time – the legend, herself, Lena Horne. (Click HERE to see a video of the beautiful ladies singing a duet)

Filed Under: Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Picture of the Day Tagged With: Judy Garland, Lena Horne

The Cabin in the Sky Lobby Card… LOVE IT!

May 25, 2020 By Joi Leave a Comment

Cabin in the Sky Lobby Card with Lena Horne

Cabin in the Sky Lobby Card: Rex Ingram, Kenneth Spencer, Eddie Anderson, and… of course, Lena Horne!

I’ve already declared my undying love for Lobby Cards – the design, the font, the colors… I am obsessed. I’ve begun collecting them and am having the time of my life.

The one above is one I’d like to get my mitts on. First of all, I collect anything and everything related to Lena Horne, so this is a must have for my collection. Also, I love the colors and the overall design of this lobby card. Bonus… the movie, itself, is outstanding!

You can find Cabin in the Sky (link to dvd on Amazon) on dvd or Watch on Prime. I haven’t been able to find any Cabin in the Sky lobby cards on Amazon yet, but there are a few gorgeous posters – including one very similar to the lobby card above as well as one (shown below) featuring the wonderful art on the front of the dvd.

As you’d imagine, the collector in me is beside herself.


Filed Under: Cabin in the Sky, Eddie Anderson, Kenneth Spencer, Lena Horne, Picture of the Day, Rex Ingram Tagged With: Cabin in the Sky, Eddie Anderson, Eddie Rochester Anderson, Kenneth Spencer, Lena Horne, Rex Ingram

Lena Horne: Someone to Watch Over Me

May 21, 2020 By Joi Leave a Comment

I have many things that are such a part of my daily routine that I do them without even thinking… feeding my cats, drinking coffee (cup after cup…), reading from an Agatha Christie book (even books I’ve read before), etc. Another of these “dailies” is listening to Lena Horne. There’s just something about her beautiful voice that I’m so drawn to, I make sure I don’t go a day without it.

While I  normally pop in my cds, I do enjoy videos on YouTube (after all, like the one above, they come with such gorgeous pictures!). The song above, “Someone to Watch Over Me” is one of my favorites.

I know you’ll love it (and the pictures!) just as much.

Lena Horne

The Gorgeous and Talented Lena Horne

Filed Under: Lena Horne, Music from the '40s, Music from the '50s, Music from the '60s Tagged With: Lena Horne, Lena Horne songs

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