Love Letters to Old Hollywood

It's time to celebrate the king: the one and only Mr. Clark Gable. I loved holding this event last year; it introduced me to so many films and showed me just how beloved the actor remains to this day. For the next three days, join me and a terrific roster of writers as we honor one of the most iconic actors to ever grace the silver screen. Bloggers, please send me your links as soon as possible and I'll link to them as fast as I can. I'm not a big social media person, so if you could please spread the word about this event, that would be so lovely of you! P.S. If you're interested in joining another blogathon, I've got two coming up: one for Ms. Janet Leigh and my annual Van Johnson event ! Realweegiemidget Reviews | Gable and Lombard (1976) The Story Enthusiast | But Not for Me (1959) Caftan Woman |  Manhattan Melodrama  (1934) The Stop Button |  Run Silent Run Deep  (1958) Pure Entertainment Preservation Society |  "Fi...

It's time to announce one of my favorite events: my annual Van Johnson blogathon! MGM's Golden Boy, America's Sweetheart, and the bobbysoxers' dream man, Van holds a special place in my heart, which makes me all too glad to host this three-day tribute to him. The rules are simple: talk about Van. You can discuss his films, his TV appearances, his stage work, or his personal life -- just remember to be kind! I also ask that there are no duplicates . I would love for this to be a diverse celebration of Van because he more than deserves it. Just leave me a comment and select a banner below! (I must say I'm particularly proud of the one with the dog, whose speech bubble was originally about Elizabeth Taylor until I got my hands on it.) See you in August! List of Participants: Love Letters to Old Hollywood | The ABCs of Van Johnson Critica Retro | The Bottom of the Bottle (1956) The Stop Button | A Guy Named Joe (1943) Poppity Talks Classic Film | Van...

Imagine you're a schoolteacher living in a quiet small town. Life has been pretty boring until a handsome young man that you grew up with comes sneaking into your house one stormy night to evade the police for a crime he didn't commit. Complicating matters is the stodgy law professor who has arrived to rent your place for the summer. Soon enough, you find yourself in the middle of a love triangle with two men who couldn't be more different. What's a girl to do? This is the premise of George Stevens's The Talk of the Town (1942), a gorgeously crafted film that blends comedy and drama. While the film juggles heady themes like justice and morality, its core is the relationship that ties together Nora Shelley (Jean Arthur), Leopold Dilg (Cary Grant), and Michael Lightcap (Ronald Colman). When childhood friend Dilg comes crashing back into her life, Nora finds herself helping him hide from the law after he explains how he was framed for the burning of a mill an...