Gene Kelly talking about Hollywood’s silent era
Reminiscing for the Nostalgic
"The world is full of people whose notion of a satisfactory future is, in fact, a return to the idealized past." - Robertson Davies, A Voice from the Attic
I'm Kelly; lover of the 1940s, Gene Kelly, and Jesus. This blog is devoted to early 20th Century history, period dramas, Doctor Who, and my sexy French lover, Jean Dujardin.
Posts tagged old hollywood:
Birthday Remembrance: James Stewart (20 May 1908 - 2 July 1997)
“In a career of extraordinary range and depth, Jimmy Stewart has come to embody on the screen the very image of the typical American. Whether flying the ocean as Charles Lindbergh, going to Washington as Senator Jefferson Smith, or playing an ordinary man who somehow never got around to leaving his home town, Stewart has captured the essence of American hopes, doubts, and aspirations. His idealism, his determination, his vulnerability, and above all, his basic decency shine through every role he plays…..”
- AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, 1980
Gene is always a distraction.
(Source: dreamsgoneastray)
For me, “The Artist” is delightful above all for the performance of Jean Dujardin, who is graceful and charming, who bubbles with warmth and humor, and who can dance as very few people ever have in movie history. Pity they don’t make musicals anymore—not musicals, anyway, depending on the charisma and presence of individual singers and dancers. I wonder if anyone will have the imagination to figure out how to use Dujardin in a musical? How about a remake of “Swing Time?”
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best words about Jean.
-Roger Ebert, Feb.28, 2012 Roger Ebert’s Journal
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Yes to all but the remake of Swing Time. Why not leave that classic alone and make something new in the spirit of it? That’s what I love about The Artist. It’s a homage to all of these great films while also being unique. That said, I would LOVE to see Jean in another Old Hollywood-type film. He’s got the style, look, and charisma for it.
Fred Astaire kissing Ruby Keeler, as Gene Kelly, Ginger Rogers, Shirley MacLaine, & Sammy Davis Jr look on.
I’m trying to figure out what Gene was saying. It does look like at least one word is “smooch.”
(Source: babybacalling)
Clark Gable, 1932
Wow, Mr. Gable, you are looking mighty fine.
Calling all Gene Kelly fans!
Brittany and myself,Kelly, have put together the 23 Days of Gene Kelly for the month of August. Each new day, leading up to his birthday on the 23rd, will contain a question for each fan to answer in a post. Please help us celebrate the man who has brought so much joy into each of our lives!23 Days of Gene Kelly
August 1st : What was your first impression of Gene? What movie was it and what were your thoughts?
August 2nd: What is your favorite picture of Gene as a child?
August 3rd: What is your favorite picture of Gene as a young adult?
August 4th: What is your favorite picture of Gene from his golden years?
August 5th: What is your favorite candid picture of Gene?
August 6th: What is your favorite portrait of Gene?
August 7th: What is your favorite film publicity shot of Gene?
August 8th: What is your favorite picture of Gene with scruff?
August 9th: What is your favorite musical of Gene’s?
August 10th: What is your favorite non-musical of Gene’s?
August 11th: What is your favorite character of Gene’s?
August 12th: What is your favorite costume Gene wore?
August 13th: What is your favorite dance of Gene’s?
August 14th: Who is your favorite dance partner (human) of Gene’s?
August 15th: What is your favorite dance partner (inanimate object) of Gene’s?
August 16th: Who is your favorite female costar of Gene’s?
August 17th: Who is your favorite male costar of Gene’s?
August 18th: What is your favorite picture of Gene and Betsy?
August 19th: What is your favorite picture of Gene and Jeannie?
August 20th: What is your favorite picture of Gene and his kids?
August 21st: What is your favorite song Gene sang?
August 22nd: What is a song that reminds you of Gene?
August 23rd: Why is Gene special to you?
Since I noticed there has been some renewed interest in this post from last year, I decided to reblog myself. Feel free to play along again this year, which would have been Gene’s 100 birthday.
Gene Kelly in the 1945 Navy training film Combat Fatigue Irritability.
It was time to bring out scruffy sailor Gene again!
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I know that you are near, for I am strangely dreamy
And so if you can see me from afar
Won’t you kindly light my way
Lead me to my lover, just point him out and whisper,
“there you are, there you are”
Then, my love, you will be
Standing here, close to me
In your eyes, I will see my friendly star.“Friendly Star” (music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Mack Gordon), performed by Judy Garland on Summer Stock (1951).
“Marjorie, love of my life, we’re through!”
Gene Kelly and Natalie Wood in Marjorie Morningstar 1958
How tragic.
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