“Forgotten Hollywood”- A Classic Film Site worth Mentioning!
May 24th, 2011Manny P. here…

I’d like to share a blog site dedicated to the serious classic movie buff. It’s called Classic Films Reloaded. According to Bryan James from the site:
Classic Films Reloaded is a celebration of (some of) the classic films of the cinema… A goal of the website is to re-present artwork, images and clips from the films and to appreciate the artistry that went into all aspects of their production (and also to have some respectful fun in the process).

The site ironically links to my website with an iconic quote and artwork from The Wolfman (1941). I reference the memorable quote in Chapter One of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History, and also, in my upcoming second book in the series with a chapter dedicated to Lon Chaney, Jr.
Here’s a link to to their site:
http://classicfilmsreloaded.com/links.html
Please visit and enjoy the wonderful pictorial memories at Classic Films Reloaded.
Until next time> “never forget”



Despite the closing of a number of
Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History is one of 2.5 million unique titles. The most amazing thing about The Book Depository is they ship their product within 48 hours FREE OF CHARGE to nearly 90 countries. And, this site is currently the fastest growing virtual literary shop in Europe with over a million loyal patrons.
The Artist merges the magic of a lush score and direction, reminding the audience of fine work by Charlie Chaplin and Fritz Lang. In fact, research was undertaken prior to its production examining the early performances of Marlene Dietrich and Joan Crawford to get the exact mood and movement of the actors. The plot also mixes a heavy dose of comedy and pathos, which is very similar to scripts of that bygone era.
The film features the talent of John Goodman, Penelope Anne Miller, James Cromwell, and stars Jean Dujardin. It was directed by Michel Hazanavicius. The Artist is one of twenty entries competing for this year’s top honor – The Palme d’Or – the Festival’s most prestigious prize. More than a few folks in the industry regard this motion picture as the favorite to win the award.
Guerrilla Reads is expected to be at next week’s 6th Annual Celebrating Words Festival. This special event will be held from 1p-7p on Saturday at L.A. Mission College. I’ll be moderating a panel discussion (at 4p). I’ll also be there during the day autographing copies of my paperback. The college is located at 13356 Eldridge Ave. in Sylmar.
The International Film Festival was created on the initiative of Jean Zay, Minister for Education and Fine Arts, who was keen to establish a cultural event in France to rival the Venice Film Festival. 
It’s great to see my book travel to places I can only dream about. I wish David and his team the very best in reaching our mutual goals.



I have outstanding news!
One of the first great child actors when talkies emerged has died. Jackie Cooper’s career spanned seven decades, but he’s best remembered for his incredibly gifted performances during the earliest years of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Cast in small film roles after he served in the military during World War II, Cooper also starred in early television. He later turned to directing episodes of iconic shows as M*A*S*H and The White Shadow. He found a whole new audience when chosen as a replacement to an ailing Keenan Wynn as Perry White in the Superman movies that starred Christopher Reeve.
~ HOUSE OF KINDNESS 

The Legends of Hollywood commemorative stamp series has recently included Katharine Hepburn, Gary Cooper, John Wayne, and Cary Grant. Add Gregory Peck to this impressive list. The star of motion pictures as Gentleman’s Agreement, The Yearling, Duel in the Sun, and Roman Holiday has been lionized by the U.S. Postal Service for his starring role from To Kill a Mockingbird (for which he received an Oscar for Best Actor in 1962). In 2003, the American Film Institute ranked Atticus Finch the #1 movie hero in American cinema. Harper Lee’s first and only novel turns 50 this year.
Among the folk in attendance: his widow Veronique, his children, Christopher Dodd (the President of the Motion Picture Association of America {MPAA} and former Connecticut senator), director Martin Scorsese, and actors Sidney Poitier, Morgan Freeman, Laura Dern, and Sharon Stone, who emceed the ceremony. Also on hand was Mary Badham, who played Finch’s daughter Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird. The event concluded with a nostalgic documentary on Peck.
Marilyn Monroe issued June 1, 1995
Judy Garland issued June 10, 2006
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