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Olivia de Havilland Biography
A lovely actress from Hollywood's golden age, Olivia de Havilland brought sensitivity and intelligence to her roles, and her career in movies and television spanned more than 50 years. Her biography is a veritable history of Hollywood.
Zsa Zsa Gabor Biography
A sub-par movie actress, Zsa Zsa Gabor was among the pioneers of the "beautiful people" lifestyle, people who were famous for being famous. The biography of Hungarian-born Zsa Zsa Gabor is a classic story of American celebrity.
Classic Movies - List of Reviews and Ratings
An alphabetical list of classic movies reviewed on this site and their star ratings.
Luise Rainer Biography
Actress Luise Rainer's biography demonstrates one of the greatest examples of the "Oscar curse." The delicate German-born beauty saw her career all but disappear after two Oscar wins in a row, but she didn't let it ruin her life.
Six Great Classic Movie Directors
Sometimes finding a director you like is the best way to find the movies you'll love. Here are six of the finest directors Hollywood has ever known - Billy Wilder, Frank Capra, John Ford, William Wyler, Alfred Hitchcock and John Huston -- aong with suggestions for some of their best classic films.
Alfred Hitchcock: Master of Suspense
The undisputed king of movie mystery and mayhem, director Alfred Hitchcock combined suspense, sex and dark humor to create masterpieces of classic film. One of the most influential directors in movie history, Alfred Hitchcock was often imitated, rarely equaled.
A Guide to Classic Movie Genres and Styles
A quick guide to the genres and styles that define classic movies. Film noir, B-movies, epics, sci-fi, biopics, it's all here, along with great examples in every genre.
Tony Curtis Biography
Devastatingly handsome, Tony Curtis established himself as a matinee idol, but played an astonishingly varied range of roles over his long career. Tony Curtis's biography stretches from the immigrant neighborhoods of New York's lower East Side to the heights of Hollywood stardom.
Mickey Rooney Biography
Few stars have had a career as long and successful as Mickey Rooney's, stretching from the silent movie era through contemporary film. Mickey Rooney's biography is the story of a star who grew up with Hollywood.
Gloria Stuart Biography
Known to today's audiences as the elderly 'Titanic' survivor Rose, centenarian Gloria Stuart's biography spans her days as a Hollywood starlet through a long career on stage, the silver screen and television. The talented star also found time to paint, becoming an accomplished artist.
Six Great Humphrey Bogart Movies
Here's a list of some of Humphrey Bogart's best movies, from hard-boiled private detectives in classic film noir to a paranoid ship captain. See Humphrey Bogart;s full range, from 'Casablanca' to 'The Maltese Falcon,' from 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' to 'The Caine Mutiny.'
A Profile of Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart was one of Hollywood's biggest stars in its golden age, a legend on and off screen. Here's a biography of Humphrey DeForest Bogart, star of "Casablanca", "The Maltese Falcon" and other classic American films - his life, his work, and his legacy.
Kirk Douglas Biography
A handsome devil with a cleft chin and a great cinematic profile, Kirk Douglas' career has spanned decades, and his biography is littered with big names and big events from Hollywood. he's played heroes and villains, warriors and scoundrels, always projecting a strong, masculine presence. Read about his life and work.
A Biography of Carole Lombard
Classic Star Carole Lombard's biography is a story of natural talent, incredible beauty, adversity and a tragic early death. A gifted comedian and one of the highest-paid actors of her day, Lombard will always be remembered as a great star.
Three Great Screen Couples
When the chemistry's good, the romance is great. Here are three of Hollywood's most famous screen couples - Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, and William Powell and Myrna Loy - who kindle true Hollywood magic.
Biography of Guest Author Sandy Lucas
Biography of Guest Author Sandy Lucas
A Biography of Tyrone Power
Handsome Tyrone Power showed great range during his career: lovable rogue, matinees idol, swashbuckling hero, darkly conflicted leading man, even an amoral carnival con man. Here's a profile of one of Hollywood's great stars, Tyrone Power.
Biography of Guest Author Drew Courtney
Biography of Guest Author Drew Courtney
Biography of Tim Plant
Biography of Tim Plant, guest author on classic movies and classic films
Biography of Guest Author Maria Ciaccia
Biography of Guest Author Maria Ciaccia
Bob Balaban Remembers Close Encounters of the Third Kind
On the 30th Anniversary of the 1978 sci-fi classic, veteran character actor Balaban reflects on Spielberg, Truffaut and the making of the seminal alien contact movie, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind".
The Humphrey Bogart Page
All things Humphrey Bogart - links to stories about his life, his work and his best movies. Reviews, a biography, and great movies from the Bogie filmography. Here's lookin' at you, kid!
Ten Great Classic Films to Get You Started
If you're new to classic films, here's ten great choices to get you started, from a range of genres and stylkes. Try Casablanca, It Happened One Night, To Kill a Mockingbird, Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Dr. Strangelove, Psycho, The Day the Earth Stood Still, or Ben Hur.