Tag: Irene Dunne

May 8, 2016 /

Parenting, and why I’m no Irene Dunne

What got me started on this train of thought, was, of course, the Kid. He has a habit of referring to his elders as, “Boss,” however it all started with me and my very special name, “Crime Boss.” Irene Dunne was a nice upstanding gal who did right by her…

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January 18, 2015 /

A kiss on the hand might be quite continental but diamonds are a girl’s best friend – Grace Kelly and Cary Grant – happy 111th to the immortal Mr. Grant

January 18, 2014 /

What the Mister said about engagement rings… Don’t be conned by De Beers

November 26, 2013 /

The American Menu: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

The American Menu: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. This Blogger (click on the red letters above) is FASCINATING. And, Clifton Webb knew how to throw one hell of a party. Wait until you read the guest list…

August 25, 2013 /

Irene Dunne reads on set

January 25, 2013 /

SS CAROLE LOMBARD – JANUARY 15, 1944

A bereaved Clark Gable looks on as Irene Dunne christens the ship with Louis B. Mayer looking on, the date commemorated the second anniversary of Carole Lombard’s record breaking bond drive for WWII.

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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August 22, 2012 /

MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION

Ever have one of those days? Well, I really can’t complain… Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor in MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION, directed by John M. Stahl, based on the book by Lloyd C. Douglas. The 1954 Douglas Sirk version deserves a post of its own…