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Lew Ayres pantless in The Spirit of Notre Dame (1931)

William Bakewell shirtless in The Spirit of Notre Dame (1931)

William Bakewell and Lew Ayres in the shower in The Spirit of Notre Dame (1931)

William Bakewell and Lew Ayres in the shower in The Spirit of Notre Dame (1931)

fellas, is it gay to fight with your roommate for the clothes he was wearing that were yours and then make up and wrestle in the locker room shower?

i’m playing this on the speaker at the cafe that i’m working at just to be clear

Hey Babe Hey from Born to Dance

turning up to jimmy stewart at 9am like the good lord intended

i didn't know he was gay irl but also i 100% knew he was gay irl if you catch my drift

Lost 19th century film by Méliès discovered at the Library | Timeless Library conservators recently made a startling discovery in a batch of decaying film reels -- a long-lost 1897 film by early cinema icon George Méliès. The French magician-turned-filmmaker's

"The 45-second film, made around 1897, was the first appearance on film of what might be called a robot"

HELL. YES.

Today's Star Of The Day: Claude Rains

Was Maisie (1939) Meant for Jean Harlow? Maisie (1939) is one of the seminal ingredients in Ann Sothern’s saucy filmography, which renders the fact it wasn’t initially planned with her in mind slightly humorous.

Historical hearsay dictates that Jean Harlow was meant to be the original Maisie, a role that fell to Ann Sothern's feet in 1939. I wrote about why it's not that cut and dried on Vitaphone Zone. vitaphonezone.substack.com/p/was-maisie...

oh absolutely! especially after holiday

He thought he was licked. Robert Young was ready to quit when Zowie--success happened!

god i love vintage phrases in fan magzines

oh for sure! both very popular and had their moments in A pictures! i just wish they had more chances to prove themselves since i always love watching them ❤️

Remembering the terrific Marjorie Main on her birthday 💖

screenshot of a tv user guide, showing two channels under Tue 8PM: MSNOW - State of the union TCM East- Gaslight

Masterful Troll, TCM.

Danny Kaye performs a suave rendition of “Ballin’ the Jack” in the 1951 musical “On the Riviera”, watched on by his co-star Gene Tierney.

my love for him has only grown in the more films i've seen him in! i think of him in a similar way to lew ayres in that they were both great actors relegated to bad b pictures which is such a shame since they were incredibly talented and could have been big stars

Happy Robert Young's Birthday!
Charming and good-hearted, too
often under appreciated or underrated!
And as cute as a button at all ages!
So cute, inside and out, that when I start one of his movies or flip on TCM and he's there, I say so out loud with a big smile!
(Photo from Vagabond Lady, 1935.)

Yet again, preparing for 1-2 feet of snow tonight.

We should all be as calm as Dorothy Malone when another winter storm sneaks up on you.

#Hernando #FilmSky #ClassicFilm

Robert Young #BOTD in a devil costume with director Henry King between takes on the set of "Carolina" (1934)

Mildly communist b romance films starring Lew Ayres: Spring Madness and Rich Man, Poor Girl

my new favorite letterboxd list i’ve made

intrigued to see what version shows up on the channel—freddie has been doing very well on it lately (this, a star is born, and trade winds)

A photo of Robert and Luciana Duvall with a horse and dogs

STATEMENT FROM LUCIANA DUVALL Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort. To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything. His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented. In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all. Thank you for the years of support you showed Bob and for giving us this time and privacy to celebrate the memories he leaves behind.

Robert Duvall, the legendary actor whose career has spanned over six decades, has died at 95, his wife announced

The Lady Takes a Sailor, Two Girls on Broadway, Three on a Match, Taxi!

i also watched half of an andy hardy movie before falling asleep #LastFourWatched #LetterboxdFriday

"May I be frank?"
"Is that your name?"
"No, my name is Godfrey"
"Alright, be frank"

Celebrating the sublime Jean Dixon and her wonderful deadpan delivery, who died today in 1981. With William Powell in My Man Godfrey (1936). 🎬

Happy William A. Wellman Wednesday (here on Carole Lombard’s lap while Fredric March thirdwheels on the set of Nothing Sacred, 1937). From Photoplay, January 1938

when i saw sullivan's travels for the first time (which features many shots of sweaty shirtless joel mccrea) his son was there and i struggled not to drool over this man's father in his presence

Joel McCrea sports a fedora and a beautifully fitted double-breasted wool suit with a light-colored tie. Date and place unknown, but I would guess this as early 1940s and that he's emerging from a dressing room on the lot.

Joel McCrea—for years one of the most attractive men in Hollywood and often photographed either shirtless or on a horse—shows here what he could do for a suit. Which was a lot.

Morning.

aroused controversy is rather brilliant

James "Jimmy" Stewart with a rifle

just jimmy stewart huntin'