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Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Birthday Photo of the Day

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Douglas Fairbanks Jr. December 09, 1909-May 7, 2000

December 9, 2015 is Douglas Fairbanks Jr.’s birthday. He’s one of my favorite actors and so talented (but a bit underrated!) I would love to see his work celebrated more as I feel he is sometimes overlooked as one of the great classic cinema stars.

Why not watch a Doug Jr. movie this Wednesday, his birthday, to celebrate his life and career? I recommend The Prisoner of Zenda, my favorite Fairbanks film and one of his finest movie performances.

How about Ghost Story? It’s Doug’s final film and one of my sentimental favorites.

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Two of my favorites: Douglas Fairbanks Jr. with actress Grace Kelly

What I’m Watching:

Wednesday is a wonderful day to watch a Douglas Fairbanks Jr. movie. I’ll also be watching From Here to Eternity on TCM at 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday December 9. I’ve been wanting to see it again and Montgomery Clift’s amazing performance.

Looking ahead to 2016, I’m excited to see Red River on the TCM schedule in January. This film stars John Wayne and Monty Clift and I have never seen it. I’m really looking forward to this movie!

I also keep my eye on the TCM schedule for more Douglas Fairbanks Jr. films, too!

If 2016 is anything like 2015, it should be an outstanding year for classic movie lovers.

Monty Clift portrait

Monty Clift portrait

Thanks for hanging out with me in classic cinema land! Come back and join me for more classic film and cinema style in the upcoming year.

I wish you a very happy holiday and a very joyous New Year!

-Allison at Celluloid and Lipstick.

Find more Douglas Fairbanks Jr. photos and posters at Allposters.com.

Alice Krige Ghost Story (1981) Photo of the Day

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Stylish Halloween Movies Alice Krige Ghost Story 2Alice Krige has always been one of my favorite actresses, and she stars in Ghost Story (1981) one of my all-time favorite Halloween films! So it seems only fitting that with Halloween upon us, I chose the lovely Alice as our “Photo of the Day.”

Stylish Halloween Movies Alice Krige Ghost Story 6It snowed in Upstate NY yesterday! Time to think about your Halloween viewing. My next post talks about “Six Stylish Halloween Movies” to enjoy on Halloween night (or any time of the year!)

(Images: famousfix.com and The Movie Poster Database)

 

Claire Dodd Pin Up Photo of the Day

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Claire Dodd Parachute Jumper 1933 Pin up

Claire Dodd came to my attention in Parachute Jumper (1933) starring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Bette Davis. This being a Pre-Code movie, she was able to show off her flair with sophisticated dialogue and sexy scenes. This is one of the pin up style pics she posed for during her career in Old Hollywood. Here’s another:

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I’ll be reviewing Parachute Jumper (1933) soon, watch a video clip:

(Image: famousfix.com)

Greta Garbo A Woman of Affairs Promo Photos

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Garbo talks! I’ve heard her speak in talkies like The Painted Veil and Grand Hotel. Before that, she worked her magic in silent films such as the wonderful A Woman of Affairs.

I have a few more Greta Garbo photos to share today. These two shots are promotional photos for A Woman of Affairs. Garbo’s acting is amazing but she also has incredible style. Throughout the movie she sports a series of smart little hats and her coat collar is always turned up in a way that’s nonchalant cool…

Just in time for autumn, here are two striking portraits of Garbo wearing a sweater (and one of her in a hat…nobody wore hats like Greta Garbo!)

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(Images: The Movie Stills Database)

Greta Garbo 1925 Photo of the Day

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I’ve loved Greta Garbo ever since I was a young girl watching old black and white movies on my grandmother’s television. When I was a teenager, I spent hours poring over vintage photos of stars like Garbo and Dietrich in glossy books about the great Hollywood portrait photographers.

August has been such a hectic month for me, but I’m glad I found the time to record the Garbo film A Woman of Affairs during the recent Greta Garbo day on TCM. Today’s “Photo of the Day” is a stunning 1925 portrait of Garbo taken by Arnold Genthe, known for his celebrity portraits.

You can browse the Genthe Collection at the Library of Congress. His work is so incredible! I enjoy looking at his shots of antiquities, travel, architecture, dance and his portraits.

(Image: Wikimedia Commons, loc.gov)

Joan Blondell Retro Swimsuits Photo of the Day

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I can’t believe that autumn is almost here. The summer really flew by! August 15 was Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. day on Turner Classic Movies, and one of the featured films was Union Depot starring Fairbanks and Joan Blondell. In honor of that movie, this pinup style magazine cover of Joan Blondell is our “Photo of the Day.”

August is a great time to look for late summer swimwear sales! Retro swimsuits are hot and this is the time to hunt for bargains. Here are a few stylish swimsuits I like:

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Gottex Swim One-Piece Ruffle-Trim Swimsuit



TOPSHOP Double Scallop Trim Swimsuit



Peachy Bloom One-Piece Swimsuit By MINKPINK



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Ruche True Bliss High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms



Vintage Inspired Halter High Waist Beach Blanket Bingo Two-Piece Swimsuit




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Lands' End Long Beach Living Stripe Halter Dresskini Top




Images: Joan Blondell via Wikimedia Commons, swimsuit product photos via Polyvore.com for these merchants:
BodenUSA.com
SaksFifthAvenue.com
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ShopRuche.com
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ModCloth.com

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Photo of the Day

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Douglas Fairbanks Jr. The Prisoner of Zenda

August is Summer Under the Stars on TCM. Turner Classic Movies features movie marathons during the 31 days of August, highlighting the work of one particular movie star each day.

I’m really excited about August 15: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. day!

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. films aren’t on TCM that often. He’s one of the actors we love at Celluloid and Lipstick, so I’m glad they included him in Summer Under the Stars.

Today’s photo of the day is from The Prisoner of Zenda (1937). It’s an underrated masterpiece! I wonder why The Prisoner of Zenda is not better known, as this film has everything: great acting, incredible style, beautiful actresses, dashing lead actors, a witty script, an interesting storyline and amazing sets.

And there’s a sword fight too!

So much to love about The Prisoner of Zenda. This is a portrait of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. as Rupert of Hentzau…the villain of the film…

He’s so good when he’s bad…

Here are the other featured stars in the TCM lineup for Summer Under the Stars 2015:

  1. Gene Tierney
  2. Olivia de Havilland
  3. Adolphe Menjou
  4. Teresa Wright
  5. *Fred Astaire
  6. Michael Caine
  7. Katharine Hepburn
  8. Raymond Massey
  9. Robert Walker
  10. Joan Crawford
  11. Rex Ingram
  12. Robert Mitchum
  13. Ann-Margaret
  14. Groucho Marx
  15. *Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
  16. Patricia Neal
  17. Lee J. Cobb
  18. Vivien Leigh
  19. John Wayne
  20. Mae Clarke
  21. Alan Arkin
  22. Marlene Dietrich
  23. Debbie Reynolds
  24. Warren Oates
  25. Virginia Bruce
  26. Greta Garbo
  27. Monty Woolley
  28. Ingrid Bergman
  29. George C. Scott
  30. Gary Cooper
  31. Shelley Winters

 *Celluloid and Lipstick favorites…don’t miss them! xo

(Image: The Movie Stills Database)

Remembering Montgomery Clift Photo of the Day

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This summer, I stumbled upon a Montgomery Clift movie marathon on TCM and recorded a few films for later viewing. I’m really enjoying watching these diverse Clift films and plan to review them for the blog.

It’s hard to believe that Montgomery Clift (also known his whole life as Monty Clift) has been dead for almost fifty years.

His acting is timeless.

On July 23, 1966, at the age of forty-five, Clift died of a heart attack in his Upper East Side townhouse. This was a tragic end to a brilliant career that included Broadway acclaim and classic films such as A Place in the Sun and From Here to Eternity.

Montgomery Clift is my favorite classic film actor and we’ll be talking about him a lot.

RIP Monty Clift, brief candle…do you know what film this haunting portrait is from?

(Image: The Movie Stills Database)

Nigel Havers The Charmer Photo of the Day

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British actor Nigel Havers is best known for his BAFTA nominated role in the film Chariots of Fire and The Masterpiece Theatre television series The Charmer.

I found this amazing publicity still of Nigel and it’s my first “Photo of the Day!”

I hope this photo whets your appetite for an article all about my favorite British actors…it’s coming soon!

Can you guess my favorite British actor?

(Image: famousfix.com)

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