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Happy Birthday, Gene Tierney: A Classic Hollywood Palette

Nov 19, 2015 The Retro Set 0

Henri Matisse once said, “With color one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft.” That being the case, I do not hesitate to say that movie color is without doubt some of the […]

Joan Crawford Ultimate Star
Opinion

JOAN CRAWFORD: THE DEFINITIVE MOVIE STAR

Aug 10, 2015 The Retro Set 2

When it comes to the network’s annual “Summer Under the Stars” celebration, which dedicates 24-hour block programming to an individual actor each day throughout the month of August, few names on the roster personify the […]

Books

Hollywood at Home: 1950 – 1965

Apr 28, 2015 The Retro Set 0

“Hollywood at Home provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at the crossroads between the last real glamour years and the TV decade. It is a remarkable portrait of mid-century America.” So reads the back cover of […]

The Toll of the Sea (1922)
Books

Advance Review: THE DAWN OF TECHNICOLOR, 1915 – 1935

Jan 21, 2015 The Retro Set 0

The Dawn of Technicolor: (1915-1935) By James Layton and David Pierce Page count: 498 Publisher: George Eastman House List price: $65   The brilliant team of men and women knew exactly what they wanted. On […]

Movies

Americana 101: Harold Lloyd’s THE FRESHMAN (1925)

Apr 2, 2014 The Retro Set 1

The films of Harold Lloyd were the most financially successful of all the great silent clowns. Which, in itself, is no small feat. The most successful film of his career, 1925’s The Freshman, exemplifies the […]

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