Category: Marriage

January 14, 2013 /

GOLDEN GLOBES HANGOVER

Darlings, I have a Golden Globes hangover – a couple of pix to tide you through a quiet day here in beguiling Hollywood. The best party in town… 1956: 1962:

January 13, 2013 /

DAVID O. SELZNICK

David O. Selznick at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater premiere of “A Farewell to Arms” starring his second wife, Jennifer Jones, and Rock Hudson. December, 1957. YOU DON’T OWN ME, Chapter 12. Bigger Brighter, up at 11 Pacific Time…

January 13, 2013 /

SELZNICK HOME AND OFFICE

The building was first owned by Ince, then Cecil B., then Selznick, then Desilu… Selznick must have liked the Colonial architectural style. Although, with those arches the home is more Regency or Georgian… David O. Selznick posing in his office in 1947 – at the time he was still married…

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January 13, 2013 /

IRENE MAYER SELZNICK

Her diary from her teen years includes comments on films she saw at MGM previews. These journal entries reveal Irene to have been perceptive and frank in her observations – even at 17. Her take on Romola (1924): “…L. Gish good as always but didn’t make the most of her…

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January 10, 2013 /

JACKIE COOGAN

The actor whose exploitation brought about the Coogan Laws governing earnings, education, hours, and trusts set aside (California Child Actor’s Bill)… Long and short, Coogan was screwed over by his mother and step-father. His mother’s response, “No promises were ever made to give Jackie anything. Every dollar a kid earns…

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January 8, 2013 /

CONSTANCE BENNETT COOKS?

I seriously doubt it… but here’s a pretty recipe with her name on it.

January 3, 2013 /

BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE MAKING FACES

Carole Lombard: Robert Montgomery: In “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”:

January 3, 2013 /

MR. & MRS. SMITH

On set with Doug Liman: On set with Alfred Hitchock:

December 29, 2012 /

RAMBLING AROUND THE MOVIE COLONY

So, I’m into architecture – and I’m not picky as to period, as long as it’s authentic to its time. Okay, I lied, I am picky – but these seem to sing Palm Springs – and it’s a nice tune… Top Dog, aka, my Mister was very sweet and snapped…

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December 25, 2012 /

SUNRISE OVER THE MOVIE COLONY

No worries, no responsibilities, no deadlines, no appointments, no meetings, no agenda, no obligations, and I think I can handle it for just about a week… Christmas week. How about you? Wishing you a New Year of civility, accomplishment, profound good humor, and love.