Category: History

October 17, 2012 /

GARBO AND ADRIAN

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…

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October 15, 2012 /

ON THE SET – NOTORIOUS

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

A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT ~ For Vickie Lester.

October 10, 2012 /

BEHIND THE SCENES – SARATOGA TRUNK

Flora Robson, Gary Cooper, and Ingrid Bergman.

October 10, 2012 /

BEHIND THE SCENES – THE THIN MAN

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

October 9, 2012 /

NOEL COWARD IN HOLLYWOOD

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,…

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October 7, 2012 /

UNDER PRESSURE – CONTINUED

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…

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October 7, 2012 /

UNDER PRESSURE

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…

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October 6, 2012 /

THE WILTERN THEATER – WHERE A MOVIE STAR MIGHT HAVE BEEN SEATED NEXT TO YOU

October 6, 2012 /

A HOLLYWOOD INSTITUTION – MUSSO & FRANK’S

Musso’s on Wilshire: And, Frank’s was on Hollywood Blvd. Frank Toulet’s restaurant was on Hollywood Blvd. since 1919. When John Musso joined him they moved next door – where the restaurant is still located. I recommend sitting at the counter and sipping the perfect martini while watching pure artistry as…

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