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Current News & Features
A Tribute to Loretta Young
Saluting one of the classiest ladies in film. In addition to her popular TV show, she also appeared in over 100 theatrical films, starting at the age of four.
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A Tribute to Jane Wyman
Though mostly known these days as the first wife of Ronald Reagan, or for her role on TV's Falcon Crest, Jane Wyman had a great movie career, as well.
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Actress Ann Savage Dead at 87
1940s B-movie actress Ann Savage died on December 25 of complications following a series of strokes. Savage made her debut in 1943, and appeared in more than 30 films, most notably Detour (1945). She was also a popular WWII pinup girl, and appeared most recently on film in 2007's My Winnipeg, though she had been semi-retired since the 1950s.
Internet Movie Database.
2008: A Year-End Review
Here's a review of the movie and TV people who left us during 2008.
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A Tribute to Marlene Dietrich
Once the highest paid actress of her time, German-born Marlene Dietrich is today viewed by many movie fans as an icon. She finished 9th on the AFI's list of greatest actresses.
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Eartha Kitt Dead at 81
Singer, dancer and actress Eartha Kitt has died of cancer at the age of 81. She appeared in more than 60 movies and TV shows beginning in the 1940s, and was known for her Broadway appearances and night club act. She was also known for being physically fit and for her opposition to the Vietnam War.
Internet Movie Database.
A Tribute to Richard Widmark
He made a big splash in his screen debut, then spent much of his career trying to overcome the impact of that Oscar-nominated performance. Luckily for us, Richard Widmark was successful, and turned in dozens of memorable performances from the 40s to the 90s.
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A Tribute to Humphrey Bogart
We made a decision to celebrate Bogart's birth in December, though some place his birthday in January. Does it really matter which is correct? Bogie was the best either way, whether playing a hero or a villain.
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A Tribute to Ava Gardner
The beautiful star of Mogambo and Night of the Iguana is also remembered for her three famous husbands.
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Favorite Holiday Movies
My annual list of favorite Christmas films. Updated with new links so you can buy them for yourself.
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Net Links - The most extensive collection of classic movies links on the Web, arranged by subject matter, with content descriptions.
Classic Movies Feature Articles - Humor, interviews, special tributes, quizzes, and more, all on the subject of classic Hollywood films.
A to Z List - Over 700 films, from 8-1/2 to Zulu, all with links to help you buy them at the best prices from Movies Unlimited, Amazon.com, or Free Movies on DVD.
Photo Gallery - A great collection of photos featured on the Classic Movies tribute articles.
Art Gallery - A newly added group of paintings, drawings and even a sculpture, the beginnings of what we hope will be a great collection of classic film star images.
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Classic Movies Sound Files - A large and growing collection of sound files in wav format from classic and not-so-classic films.
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