Here are 10 things you should know about Adele Jergens, born 106 years ago today. In a 21-year career, she enjoyed success on Broadway and in pictures, radio and television.
May 24, 1962 - Opening today is “Lonely Are the Brave,” a Western film adaptation of the Edward Abbey novel “The Brave Cowboy.” The film was directed by David Miller from a screenplay by Dalton Trumbo, and stars Kirk Douglas, Gena Rowlands, Walter Matthau, Carroll O’Connor, and George Kennedy. A fiercely independent cowboy (Douglas) gets himself locked up in prison to escape with an old friend, only to find out that the friend does not wish to escape.
Technically, it’s not 2023 for me yet. 🤣 (I’m in California!) However, I thought it’d be fun to showcase these photos Better Home & Gardens took of Anna May Wong’s place of residence at the time. It’s a set of 12 photos, though, I’m sure there are more out there. I’m sharing 3 photos now, and the rest I’m spreading out until her birthday on Jan 3rd. I adore the darling photos of her typing on her typewriter & writing with a quill pen. And of course, this main photo with a portrait of her on the wall. 🥺 Some home decor inspiration, for sure! Credits: https://csl.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CSL_INST/hbrh2d/alma990013874150205115 Any goals planned for 2023? I’m recording a podcast show over at @oldhollywoodminds if anyone is interested. . . . #annamaywong #annamaywongtribute #annamaywongfan #annamaywong💎 #annamaywongactress #annamaywongpic #annamaywongforever #annamaewongfans #annamaywongstyle #annamaywong✨ #annamaywongrealness #chineseamericanactress #1930smoviestars #annamaewong #classicfilmfans #1920smoviestars #asianexcellence #asianamericanhistory #oldhollywood #classicmoviestars #silentmovies #silentfilms #silentera #silentfilm #silentmovie #silentfilmstar #silentmoviestar #silentmoviestars #technicolor #goldenageofhollywood https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2ykkXOP7B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Greta Garbo in Queen Christina, 1933. One day I'll do something longer about Queen Christina of Sweden. She was a queer woman and leading a country in the 17th century. And Greta Garbo!?! She was so glamorous!! One of my favorites 🥀 👑 👑 👑 👑 👑 👑 👑 👑 👑 👑 #history #historynerd #historic #historybuff #historyfacts #sweden #queens #historylovers #gretagarbo #historynerds #classicmovies #classicmoviestars #goldenera #queen https://www.instagram.com/p/CiclXIZLW-_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Proof that the great Steve McQueen ate a doughnut with his coffee. Ya esta la prueba que el grande Steve McQueen comía donas con su café. #traditionforever #anthonyhopkins #oldhollywood #moviestarplanet #coffeeholic #marlonbrando #moviestowatch #coffeelife #vintagehollywood #espresso #oldhollywoodstars #film #1969 #coffeeaddict #jamesbond #moviescenes #films #coldbrewcoffee #classicmoviestars #modernclassics #coffeelove #cinema #act #caffeine #caffeinedaily #coffeehouse (at Hollywood, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc8VJU6FGL4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)… Bailey Park neighborhood, located on the corner of Viro Road & Lamour Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, #california. #screenshot taken from the movie and #googlemaps. I highly doubt the tree is still there. Awesome to note the area is still around. Anyway #happynewyear everyone!!! #2023 #itsawonderfullife #losangeles #la #socal #california #jimmystewart #donnareed #christmas #christmasmovie #christmasmovies #merrychristmas #classicmovie #classicmovies #classicmoviestar #jimmystewart #40s #40smovie #40smovies #the40s #movielocations #movielocation #filmscout #filmscouting #locationscouting #locationscout https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4NINjLocp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Many things in my novel Valhollywood are lost to time, but Zaca is still with us--despite falling into disrepair and sinking at one point. Flynn's Schooner was used by the navy and featured in a few films. It features in my story as well. https://classicsailboats.org/garland-rotch-zaca/
#sailingadventure #classicmoviestars #newbooks
Here are 10 things you should know about Fay Bainter, born 130 years ago today. She enjoyed a long and successful career in the theatre before turning to the movies, radio and television.
May 22, 1962 - Opening today is “The Road to Hong Kong,” a semi-musical comedy film directed by Norman Panama and starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Joan Collins, with cameo appearances by Dorothy Lamour, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin. Mistaken identity and the acquisition of a rare Tibetan herb put two buffoonish con men on the wrong side of a secret organization geared toward world domination.
A big THANK YOU to all of the Anna May Wong fans out there - both new & long time devotees! 😉💕 It’s incredible to think that this ig account has received 15.6K likes on Instagram. I started posting on this account on October 2021-November 2021. Took a break from it. Started posting again in January 2022. And then posting more consistently & it grew from there. I’m very grateful to the Old Hollywood/Classic Film community for embracing this account. And of the friendships I’ve created over our shared love of AMW & classic films. I don’t take for granted the amount of trust you place in me for AMW news & updates. So thank you, again! Here’s to another incredible year! . . . #annamaywong #annamaywongtribute #annamaywongfan #annamaywong💎 #annamaywongactress #annamaywongpic #annamaywongforever #annamaewongfans #annamaywongstyle #annamaywong✨ #annamaywongrealness #chineseamericanactress #1930smoviestars #annamaewong #classicfilmfans #1920smoviestars #asianexcellence #asianamericanhistory #oldhollywood #classicmoviestars #silentmovies #silentfilms #silentera #silentfilm #silentmovie #silentfilmstar #silentmoviestar #silentmoviestars #technicolor #goldenageofhollywood https://www.instagram.com/p/CmxivOOuyGI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=