Category Archives: Old Movie Magic

Fred and Ginger: A match made in ballroom heaven

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Bo Peep's Bonnets

When you think of Fred Astaire, you think of Ginger Rogers. And when you think of Ginger Rogers, you think of Fred Astaire. Even though the two made over 100 films without the other, the movies that will always be … Continue reading →

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Classic Screen Tests: What could have been

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Bo Peep's Bonnets

Can you imagine anyone besides Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable as the iconic Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler in “Gone with the Wind?” Would “Singing in Rain” be one of the best musicals of all time if Gene Kelly had … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Doris Day Comedies

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Bo Peep's Bonnets

10. It Happened to Jane Even at number 10, “It Happened to Jane” is a bright and breezy comedy starring Doris as “Jane from Maine” who becomes a national heroine when she sues evil Ernie Kovacs’s railroad for putting her … Continue reading →

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Some things really are black and white

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Bo Peep's Bonnets

When I first heard that “It’s a Wonderful Life” had been altered from its magnificent, glossy, black and black and white finish, to a drab one dimensional colorized version, I had to have a moment of silence. What is this … Continue reading →

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Mad Ads from Mad Men Days

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Bo Peep's Bonnets

“Triocin! Blots out Hickies Instantly!” “It’s egg-stra good for your hair. Shampoo plus egg.” “Now she can cook breakfast twice…when you prescribe Mornidine.” Can you believe that if you lived in the 50s or 60s that these commonplace ads wouldn’t even make … Continue reading →

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Golden Dresses of the Golden Era

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Bo Peep's Bonnets

When I first saw “To Catch A Thief” with Grace Kelly and Cary Grant I was naturally captivated by the complex Hitchcock plot and the brilliant acting done by all. However, I must admit that one of my favorite things … Continue reading →

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Everyday’s a Doris Day

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Bo Peep's Bonnets

To say I’m a fan of Doris Day would be a huge understatement.  After all, I watch, sing, or read something of hers at least every other day. If you’re thinking of calling the cops on a potential stocker hold … Continue reading →

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