Rare Cinema magazines from the 1930’s and 1940

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1930's, 1940, Alice Faye, Ann Sheridan, Carole Lombard, Charles Boyer, Cinema magazines, Clark Gable, Deanna Durbin, Don Ameche, Edwige Feuillere, Errol Flynn, Fred Astaire, Fredric March, Ginger Rogers, Gitta Alpar, Grace Moore, Irene Dunne, Jean Gabin, Jeanette MacDonald, Joan Blondell, Joan Fontaine, Joel McCrea, Laurel and Hardy, Laurence Olivier, Leslie Howard, Linda Darnell, Merle Oberon, Monique classique, Olivia de Havilland, Shirley Temple, Sonja Henie, Tyrone Power, William Powell

For any of those who are interested to purchase any of these treasures, please contact me at moniqueclassique1990@gmail.com and I will give you the details. Thank you!

 

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Rare Cinema magazines from the 1930’s

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1930s, Carole Lombard, Cinema magazines, Edwige Feuillere, Fredric March, Greta Garbo, Jeanette MacDonald, Joan Crawford, Maureen O'Sullivan, Monique classique, Paulette Goddard, Robert Taylor, Shirley Temple, Tyrone Power

For those who are interested to purchase any of these magazines (which are complete and in good condition), please contact me at moniqueclassique1990@gmail.com and I will give you the details. Thank you!

Cinema magazines from the 1930’s

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Alice Faye, Bette Davis, Carole Lombard, Cinema magazine, Danielle Darrieux, Errol Flynn, Fredric March, Henry Fonda, Joan Fontaine, Monique classique, movie memorabilia, Olivia de Havilland, Pola Negri, Sonja Henie

A rare collection from the golden days of Hollywood.

Hollywood legends. Episode 4: Clark Gable and Carole Lombard

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Carole Lombard, Clark Gable, Hollywood legends, No Man of Her Own, video tribute

Clark Gable and Carole Lombard made a single film together, “No Man of Her Own” (1932). They were married in 1939, until Carole’s tragic death, in 1942, in a plane crash.

This is my tribute to one of the greatest couples in Hollywood’s Golden Era.

Movie of the Week: Nothing Sacred (1937)

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1937, Carole Lombard, Fredric March, Nothing Sacred, William Wellman

A nice comedy directed by William Wellman and produced by Selznick International Pictures, “Nothing Sacred” tells the story of a young woman who is supposedly poisoned with radium at her workplace. The press creates an entire campaign on her behalf, only later to be discovered that everything was a charade that was orchestrated by an influent journalist. “Nothing Sacred” isn’t the only film that depicts the great power of control and manipulation of the media, other newspaper Hollywood productions, such as “The Front Page”, “His Girl Friday”, “It Started One Night”, “Platinum Blonde”, “Bombshell”, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”, “Mr Deeds Goes to Town”, “Meet John Doe” and the masterpiece “Citizen Kane” reflecting the same idea. You will enjoy “Nothing Sacred” because of the stellar performances of Carole Lombard (an excellent comedienne) and Fredric March (one of the most renowned actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood), but also because it is made in the typical style of David O. Selznick, a very accomplished producer. I highly recommend you to watch this delightful comedy, even more because it was made in Technicolor and you will get to see Carole Lombard in full splendor in color!

Movie of the Week: My Man Godfrey (1936)

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Carole Lombard, My Man Godfrey (1936), William Powell

“My Man Godfrey” is the only film in which the famous couple Carole Lombard-William Powell appeared together after their divorce. This motion picture became a cult film over the years, because of its witty, original screenplay, because of the magic performance of the effervescent Carole Lombard (who, tragically, died too young) and the superb and admirable portrayal of the wealthy pauper, played by the aristocratic William Powell. This story was repeated and imitated over and over again. A pauper who becomes a butler in the house of a wealthy family reveals by the end of the film that, in fact, he is, too, very wealthy and very intelligent; in other words, an accomplished businessman with many fine ideas. The costumes and sets in this wonderful comedy are also emblematic, and the direction of Gregory LaCava is an important asset. This is the reason why “My Man Godfrey”, the epitome of pure entertainment of the 30s and a high quality comedy in the old fashion (without being obsolete; on the contrary, it was and still is a very modern and crazy film), was nominated for six Academy Awards, for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Director, and Best Writing, Screenplay. All the actors are superb, including the supporting cast, and I would mention, among others, Alice Brady, Gail Patrick, Eugene Pallette, Jean Dixon, and Mischa Auer. So I suggest you not to miss “My Man Godfrey”, the perfect comedy of the 30s, an elegant and delightful period between the two World Wars.

Recomandarea săptămânii – No Man of Her Own (1932)

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1932, Carole Lombard, Clark Gable, No Man of Her Own

O producție a studiourilor Paramount de la începutul carierei lui Clark Gable (fără mustăcioara lui faimoasă), No Man of Her Own (1932) l-a unit pentru singura dată în întreaga sa filmografie alături de cea care peste șapte ani urma să devină a treia lui soție, actrița Carole Lombard. Mi-a plăcut mult No Man of Her Own și, deși din punct de vedere tehnic este ușor rudimentar (aș îndrăzni să spun că în anii ’20 și la începutul anilor ’30, cinematografia europeană – în special cea germană – dădea lecții de stil Hollywoodului), este un film care se bazează 100% pe chimia perfectă dintre cei doi protagoniști. În mod ironic, în acest film Clark și Carole devin soț-soție, dar la vremea respectivă nu erau interesați unul de celălalt. Carole era căsătorită cu un alt mare actor, William Powell, iar Clark era, la rândul său, căsătorit. Relația lor a început prin 1936 și a fost oficializată în martie 1939, după divorțul extrem de costisitor al lui Clark. Din păcate, fericirea lor s-a întrerupt brusc și tragic, după ce Carole a murit într-un accident aviatic, în ianuarie 1942 – accident pe care l-ar fi putut evita dacă nu se grăbea să ajungă la Clark mai repede, în loc să ia trenul. Revenind la filmul de față, este o dramă romantică în stil tipic american, cu final optimist, după o întorsătură de situație care arată că minciuna are picioare scurte și că un cuplu tânăr nu poate rezista dacă nu există iubire adevărată. O peliculă drăguță, cu scene ingenioase (în special cele de la bibliotecă, unde Clark flirtează cu partenera lui, cerându-i mai multe cărți lui Carole, spre exasperarea acesteia) și care ne prezintă imaginea unui cuplu strălucitor al Hollywoodului din vremuri demult apuse.

Ziua lui Clark Gable

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Carole Lombard, Clark Gable

Astăzi se împlinesc 111 ani de la nașterea unuia din actorii mei de suflet, marele Clark Gable, supranumit „regele Hollywoodului” și interpretul de neuitat al lui Rhett Butler din „Pe aripile vântului”. În această zi specială, vă invit să ni-l amintim pe Clark așa cum era el în vremurile bune, alături de iubita lui soție, actrița Carole Lombard, înainte ca aceasta să dispară definitiv, într-un teribil accident aviatic produs în 1942. Mai jos este un clip pe care l-am realizat cu mai mult timp în urmă, și dedicat cuplului legendar de la Hollywood, Clark Gable-Carole Lombard.

LA MULȚI ANI, CLARK!