My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
The reason for this post is because last week I went through a "Vintage Hollywood Movie" phase, in which I selected films from my classic DVD collection and watched them almost every single night.
In as much as I respect and admire many of the movies and actors of today, there was something much more alluring about the Hollywood of yesterday. Even though we currently have access to more advanced technology in today's movies, creating movie magic, movies back then felt more magical. And I think that's because much of the technology of today is often over-done and over-used that it's so blatantly obvious; therefore loses its magic.
In as much as I respect and admire many of the movies and actors of today, there was something much more alluring about the Hollywood of yesterday. Even though we currently have access to more advanced technology in today's movies, creating movie magic, movies back then felt more magical. And I think that's because much of the technology of today is often over-done and over-used that it's so blatantly obvious; therefore loses its magic.
Also back then, movie stars were considered movie stars because they had a certain sparkle that made them special. When you saw them on the silver screen, you knew why they were a star.Today we don't even use the words movie star, we say celebrity.
Today, movies are going for more realism and television seems to be more interested in producing reality shows.Yet years ago, people went to the movies and watched television to forget about real life. Personally, if I want to see something real, I'll watch a documentary. However when I watch a movie, I want to lose myself and be entertained by something that may or may not be real.
And lastly, where has all the glamour gone? Not only in films, but life in general.
So whenever I want to be reminded of a time when things were much different, I pop in one of my DVD's and look back to an age when movie stars were movie stars and Hollywood was still so synonymous with the word "glamour."
Please take a journey back in time with me, as I share some of my favorite leading ladies and men from the 30's, 40's and 50's.
Hope you enjoy....
Today, movies are going for more realism and television seems to be more interested in producing reality shows.Yet years ago, people went to the movies and watched television to forget about real life. Personally, if I want to see something real, I'll watch a documentary. However when I watch a movie, I want to lose myself and be entertained by something that may or may not be real.
And lastly, where has all the glamour gone? Not only in films, but life in general.
So whenever I want to be reminded of a time when things were much different, I pop in one of my DVD's and look back to an age when movie stars were movie stars and Hollywood was still so synonymous with the word "glamour."
Please take a journey back in time with me, as I share some of my favorite leading ladies and men from the 30's, 40's and 50's.
Hope you enjoy....
Elizabeth Taylor in A Place In The Sun (1951)
*this gorgeous gown was designed by Edith Head
Dorothy Dandridge
*a beautiful and exceptionally talented lady
*a beautiful and exceptionally talented lady
As Scarlett O'Hara from Gone With The Wind (1939)
William Holden
*my mother had the biggest crush on him, and could you blame her?
Laurence Olivier
"How do you do."
*from the movie Rebecca (1940)
The infamous Hollywood sign
Cary Grant
*remains one of my favorite actors because he had it all - he was brilliant at both comedy and drama, he had dashing good looks, and he was oh-so suave and debonair!
James Garner
Paramount Studios (1950's)
Paul Newman
*he had the most electrifying blue eyes
Have a glamorous week, y'all!
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William Holden
*my mother had the biggest crush on him, and could you blame her?
Laurence Olivier
"How do you do."
*from the movie Rebecca (1940)
The infamous Hollywood sign
Cary Grant
*remains one of my favorite actors because he had it all - he was brilliant at both comedy and drama, he had dashing good looks, and he was oh-so suave and debonair!
James Garner
Paramount Studios (1950's)
Paul Newman
*he had the most electrifying blue eyes
Have a glamorous week, y'all!
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