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Patricia Neal

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:07:38 +0000

Classic Movie World celebrates the life of another classic movie star who has passed away-Patricia Neal.
“Actress Patricia Neal, who won an Academy Award for 1963′s ‘Hud’ and then survived several strokes, died on Sunday. She was 84. Neal had lung cancer and died surrounded by her family at her home in Edgartown, Mass., on Martha’s Vineyard. “She faced her final illness as she had all of the many trials she endured: with indomitable grace, good humor and a great deal of her self-described stubbornness,” her family said in a statement…”continue reading exerpt at PopEater

Fountainhead, The

The hero of Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead is Howard Roark (Gary Cooper), a fiercely independent architect obviously patterned after Frank Lloyd Wright. Rather than compromise his ideals, Roark takes menial work as a quarryman to finance his projects. He falls in love with heiress Dominique (Patricia Neal), but ends the relationship when he has the opportunity to construct buildings according to his own wishes. Dominique marries a newspaper tycoon (Raymond Massey) who at first conducts a vitriolic campaign against the radical Roark, but eventually becomes his strongest supporter. Upon being given a public-housing contract on the proviso that his plans not be changed in any way, Roark is aghast to learn that his designs will be radically altered. Roark sneaks into the unfinished structure at night, makes certain no one else is around, and dynamites the project into oblivion. At his trial, Roark acts as his own defense, delivering an eloquent paean to individuality. He is acquitted, while the newspaper tycoon, upset that he could offer Roark no help during the trial, kills himself. This clears the way for a final clinch between Roark and Dominique on the skeleton of his latest building project.

Other Movies at CMW with Patriai Neal:
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Day The Earth Stood Still

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Ingrid Bergman

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:27:33 +0000

Ingrid Bergman is featured all day on TCM Friday, August 6th. Ingrid Bergman (29 August 1915 – 29 August 1982) was a Swedish actress noted for her starring roles in American films. She won three Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and the Tony Award for Best Actress. She is ranked as the fourth greatest female star of American cinema of all time by the American Film Institute. She is best remembered for her role as Ilsa Lund in Casablanca (1942), a World War II drama co-starring Humphrey Bogart.

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Dennis Hopper Tribute

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:32:05 +0000

Turner Classic Movies to Pay Tribute To Actor-Director-Screenwriter Dennis Hopper Tuesday, June 8

Turner Classic Movies to Pay Tribute To Actor-Director-Screenwriter Dennis Hopper Tuesday, June 8

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will dedicate its Tuesday, June 8, primetime and overnight lineup to celebrating the life and career of OscarÒ-nominated actor-director-screenwriter Dennis Hopper, who passed away May 29 at the age of 74. The night’s collection will feature his film debut in the memorable teen drama Rebel Without a Cause (1955), as well as his groundbreaking film Easy Rider (1969). The following is a complete schedule:

Tuesday, June 8

8 p.m. (ET) The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) – Dennis Hopper co-stars with John Wayne and Dean Martin in this rowdy Western about the sons of a frontier woman determined to learn why their mother died penniless.

10:15 p.m. True Grit (1969) – Hopper found himself in the presence of “The Duke” once again with this Western about an aged marshal who helps a girl find her father’s killer. John Wayne earned an OscarÒ for his performance.

12:30 a.m. Rebel Without a Cause (1955) – Hopper made his film debut as one of the rebellious youngsters in Nicholas Ray’s searing portrait of teen angst. James Dean, Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo star.

2:30 a.m. Easy Rider (1969) – Hopper became one of the most iconic figures of his generation with this groundbreaking film about a trio of societal dropouts heading to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Not only did he direct and star in the film, he also earned an Oscar nomination for his work on the screenplay with co-star Peter Fonda and Terry Southern. Jack Nicholson and Karen Black co-star.

4:15 a.m. Night Tide (1963) – Hopper stars as a lonely sailor who falls in love with a mysterious woman who plays a mermaid on the Santa Monica pier. Linda Lawson co-stars in this unique, dreamy drama written and directed by Curtis Harrington

Robert Taylor Movies

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:21:30 +0000

Right now and through tomorrow, check out Robert Taylor movies on TCM-Turner Classic Movies such as Conspirator, Time Square Lady, Devil’s Doorway, and Small Town Girl.

Taylor made many movies from the 30′s through the 60′s. Toward the end of his career, he ended up mostly in television. He took over the narrator position of Ronald Reagan in Death Valley Days when Reagan began his political career. Robert Taylor continued this role until his death in 1969 when he died of lung cancer at the age of 57.

Watch Robert Taylor now on Turner Classic Movies.

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Sabrina

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:27:50 +0000

Continuing Column: A 13 Year Old’s Perspective on Classic Movies-Article #5
by Emily Hodges

“Sabrina”
Emily Hodges

“Sabrina” is a romantic comedy from 1954 by Paramount Films Audrey Hepburn plays the part of Sabrina Fairchild who goes to Paris to learn cooking. Did I mention that her father sent her there so she could get over her father’s boss’s son?

When Sabrina comes back from Paris grown up and sophisticated, she falls in love with both of the mega-rich Larrabee brothers, whose family and friends definitely do not approve because she is the chauffeur’s daughter. First she breaks up the engagement of David and Elizabeth, which was put together for business reasons, and then David sits on champagne glasses. When David is put to bed rest with 25 stitches, he assigns his brother Linus to acquaint her for the time being. What David and Sabrina don’t know is that Linus was trying to send her back to Paris for her own good. While trying to carry out that plan, they fall in love as Sabrina falls out of love with David. To fix the problem she created, Sabrina decides to go back to Paris so as not to create any more trouble. Elizabeth and David stay together and Linus goes to catch the boat Sabrina is on for Paris because David made him realize he is in love with her after all.

I loved this movie to pieces. I couldn’t possibly say what part of this movie I liked most, because I liked the whole thing so much! But I must say Audrey Hepburn has a lovely voice. She sung wonderfully in the movie both in English and French.

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Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:28:18 +0000

For your viewing pleasure, watch the YouTube videos of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. They are one of the most fun-loving duos in classic film.

Too Hot to Handle

Top Hat – The Piccolino

Cheek to Cheek

Let Yourself Go

The Kiss

Audrey Hepburn

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:56:07 +0000

I love to watch the old movie stars from the past in classic movies. Out of all the famous movie stars from the past, I would have to choose Audrey Hepburn as my most popular movie star. She is adorable and epitimizes the world of old classic movies. Everything about Audrey Hepburn-the hair, the voice and how she portrays different characters puts her at the top of my most popular movie stars.

Famous Audrey Hepburn Movies include: Roman Holiday, Breakfast At Tiffany’s, Sabrina and Funny Face just to name a few. Still today she is considered one of the most popular movie stars of all time.

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