Month: October 2012

October 17, 2012 /

Greta and John waiting on set in a pair of director’s chairs. See the satin coverlet to protect Miss Garbo’s delicate gown from set dust? Have you ever seen a movie scene in which someone is barefoot? If you catch a glimpse the soles of their feet are usually black.…

October 17, 2012 /

A series of posts for Ms. S.V.G., a friendly follower of our FB page. Sarah wanted more Garbo and here she is – what struck me about these designs (by the head costume designer at MGM – Adrian) was the drama and the way most of the garments drew attention…

October 15, 2012 /

Alfred Hitchcock, Ingrid Bergman, and Cary Grant on the patio set of Alicia’s apartment in Rio:

October 12, 2012 /

A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT ~ For Vickie Lester.

October 10, 2012 /

Flora Robson, Gary Cooper, and Ingrid Bergman.

October 10, 2012 /

Cinematographer James Wong Howe. Director W.S. Van Dyke.

October 9, 2012 /

This week is going to be light on text and heavy on pictures as I reassemble my kitchen (and put my household back in order). Saturday my breakfast companion was aghast when I turned up at our weekly dim sum rendezvous wearing black slip on sandals, jeans, a black T-shirt,…

October 9, 2012 /

It’s done – the final pics: – – –

October 7, 2012 /

As you might have gleaned by now, when there’s a story to tell about Hollywood, I’m inclined to change the names and mix it up a bit to protect the innocent. What follows is mostly true, except what’s not. “Okay. No baseball. What you’ve got to do is barge back…

October 7, 2012 /

As you might have gleaned by now, when there’s a story to tell about Hollywood, I’m inclined to change the names and mix it up a bit to protect the innocent. What follows is mostly true, except what’s not. Bill Aagard, a first time film director, met Tessa Moynihan, a…