Welcome Kari! You're in good company here! Glad you're on board!

Brenda

Keep an eye out for this one to be released on DVD next year. Apparently all the neccessary permissions have been given and it's in the works!

I got the chance to watch Raffles recently too. This is Ronald Colman in one of his most popular personas during the early 30's, that of a suave and clever thief. No one was as good as Colman in these types of roles, although I thought the script was weak and inferior to his "Bulldog Drummond&q...

I think John was an interesting character, starting from the beginning of his days as a bit player in Incetown westerns through his matinee idol period and unfortunate decline. Like Valentino, he got typecast as the intense lover, which I think stunted his range as an actor. He was OTT in some parts...

I think you either adore or detest John Gilbert. I am among those who really like him. My favorite silent movie of his that I've seen, since he was more well known in his silents, is King Vidor's "The Big Parade." Any thoughts on John and his films, whether it be silent or sound?

There are so many types of handsome aren't there? Some are not on the surface, but go deeper.

Hi Silentscreen: Per Phillips Holmes, wasn't he in a long-time romantic entanglement with the bizarre Lillian Holman? I think she wore him down and then seduced his actor brother, whom she later married. Phillips died young and tragically, proportedly broken down by Ms. Holman's unholy ministration...

Good suggestion Judith! I'm not sure if anyone has written about him or not, but another suggestion for a bio would be precode actor Phillips Holmes . I remember him from "Night Court" with Anita Page and "Dinner at Eight." He had a brief and fascinating life, never made it as a ...

Matthew Kennedy, thank you for taking the time to chat with us! Very gracious of you! The Blondell book is on my wish list. I realize that all works are works of love, but do you have a personal favorite of your books, one that gave you the most personal satisfaction to work on?

I never considered Love Story, The Seven Year Itch, Guess who's coming to dinner, or Easy Rider classics by any stretch!

Yes, I have never been able to understand why Norma's, or for that matter her sister Constance's films have never been restored. She was a huge star in her day! Generally she played the serious parts and Connie the comedies, but Norma could do either! It's really a disgrace!

Yesterday I had a whale of a time watching William Wyler's Counsellor-at-law (1933) with John Barrymore and Bebe Daniels. This film based on a play takes place in a single set (a lawyer's office) and in the space of one day. Though it doesn't feel stagey at all, it's fast paced, has quick fire dial...

What enchanting sights Alison! I envy you getting to experience them! Yes Alison does have the most precious family!

Feel better soon!

I'm so sorry to hear of all these problems too! I hope they sort themselves out soon! I'm lucky that I live in an older residential area with a lot of retired people and that it's relatively quiet despite a busy street at one end. Everyone pretty much minds their own business.

:P Thanks, but I'm sure I won't dig up any wealthy relatives! To Alison, I think Josh and his wife are just going camping for their honeymoon. But my friend Barbara and I will be left to our own devices while they're away, and we get to stay in their new home. :D By the way, I'm not able to pull up ...