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5 giorni fa · Lady for a Night is a mardi gras of stereotypes: a corpulent and sharp-tongued mammy (but she knows the meaning of “emancipation”), slow-witted butlers, labourers swinging sleepily in hammocks, bulging eyes, wide-toothed grins, raucous dances, all seasoned with a touch of spicy voodoo sauce.
4 giu 2024 · The era of the 1940s, 50s and 60s was graced with abundant talents in both film and stage, and Joan Blondell stands out as one of the greatest among them. Despite her demise over 40 years ago, she continues to be remembered for her prolific work spanning over 100 films and plays.
14 giu 2024 · Joan Blondell and Chester Morris in the pre-Code gangster film Blondie Johnson (Ray Enright, First National 1933). Plot: Set during the Great Depression, Blondie Johnson (Joan Blondell) quits her job after her boss sexually harasses her.
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16 giu 2024 · A wisecracking beauty, actress Joan Blondell (1906-1979) spent most of her career as the quintessential Hollywood second lead.
1 giu 2024 · Joan Blondell plays Mademoiselle Zeena, the inspiration behind Santon’s plan to break free of the sleazy, yet, a tight-knit travelling carnival. Zeena utilises a special word code that makes it appear she has mysterious mental powers to those in the audience, and an ability to see beyond the veil of this world.
1 giu 2024 · Footlight Parade is a classic Hollywood musical film that was released in 1933. Directed by Lloyd Bacon and starring James Cagney, Joan Blondell, and Ruby Keeler, this movie has stood the test of time and continues to be beloved by audiences today.
3 giorni fa · Matthew Kennedy, CinemaLit’s curator, has written biographies of Marie Dressler, Joan Blondell, and Edmund Goulding. His book Roadshow! The Fall of Film Musicals in the 1960s, was the basis of a film series on Turner Classic Movies. His most recent book, On Elizabeth Taylor: An Opinionated Guide, examines the screen legend's entire career.
