Laurie's Classic Movies Blog December 2007 Archive

The lovely house in Switzerland that served as Charlie Chaplin's retreat during the last quarter-century of his life will become a museum and tourist attraction. The house, overlooking Lake Leman near ... Read More

If the studios won't preserve their own great classic films, at least we have the Library of Congress. The library announced 25 films from every era of filmmaking that will ... Read More

The world said goodbye to actors, directors and other classic movie greats this year. Deborah Kerr, whose famous screen kiss lit up From Here to Eternity, and who danced with Yul ... Read More

The son of legendary film director Frank Capra has died in Philadeplhia at the age of 73 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Frank Capra Jr. did not achieve the ... Read More

The top-grossing female box-office star of all time, Doris Day, will be among eight singing stars awarded a lifetime achievement Grammy from the recording industry this year. She joins ... Read More

The stunning early sci-fi masterpiece of German expression, Metropolis, will be getting a remake, according to Variety. I don't think anybody can top it visually, and I hope they don't try. ... Read More

I thought this might be a hoax, until I found it on Christie's web site. They're auctioning off a pair of Marilyn Monroe's reading glasses. With teeth marks. It's ... Read More

Never have I seen such a clear sign we're heading for a recession. The only Oscar awarded to what many, many critics believe is the best movie ever made, Citizen ... Read More

I don't know if it's art, but I kind of like it. Actually, I'm pretty sure it's art, and I know I like the film work of the artist, Tony Curtis. ... Read More

Just put yourself in Audrey Hepburn's shoes. No, really. Put yourself in those fab little ballerina flats from the '50s that Ferragamo made for the elfin star. And Carmen ... Read More

If you're looking for a gift for a classic movie fan who loves Bette Davis on screen and off, here's a possibility: "Dark Victory, the Life of Bette Davis." Not ... Read More

Bet you thought the major Hollywood studios were taking meticulous care of their blockbuster classic films. They're not. According to Variety, any number of classics - including some filimed in the '70s ... Read More