Manny P. here…
“`I get to chat about leading men of the 1930s on Celebrating Act 2. John Coleman and Art Kirsch coax me into bringing up the finest actors, as well as some of the forgotten names of the era.
“`Enjoy!
Until next time> “never forget”
Manny P. here…
“`The Columbus Moving Picture Show was an unforgettable experience during my first trip into Ohio. Held at the Renaissance Hotel, patrons were given the opportunity to experience 16mm screenings of rare cinema, live piano accompaniment to their silent screenings, a dealer room the size of a bowling alley, film historians and authors, and a professional team headed by the amazing Samantha Glasser ensuring patrons to a Memorial Day weekend of cinephile heaven.
“`Here is a taste of the Columbus Moving Picture Show…
Until next time> “never forget”
Manny P. here… 
“`It is time to make a road trip to middle America. I will be spending a portion of my Memorial Day weekend at the Columbus Moving Picture Show (formally Cinevent). This is Ohio’s premiere classic movie festival that resembles Cinecon, minus Stan Taffel. It runs from May 25th-28th.
“`Screenings include Monsieur Verdoux, Keep ‘Em Flying, The Blue Veil, Blaze of Noon and a series of Charley Chase shorts, among other fascinating flicks. I will join noted authors Steven C. Smith, Nick Santa Maria, James D’Arc and Richard Barrios. Oral presentations to be made by noted cinephiles, such as Bob Furmanek, Mark Kratzner, Caleb Boyd and yours truly.
“`Forgotten Hollywood will be making its initial appearance at this iconic festival. My schedule includes treasured time in the dealer’s room all day on Friday and a seminar and book signing beginning at 10a on Saturday. Everything takes place at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel. I am looking forward to engaging with the cinematic patrons at this amazing event.
“`Hope you to see you there!
Until next time> “never forget”
Manny P. here…
“`John Coleman, Art Kirsch and I have a lively discussion about the prolific makeup artist Jack Pierce. He worked at Universal Studios and created the iconic looks of Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Mummy, and Wolfman. Pierce also created a character in the Silent Era that was the inspiration for the Joker in the DC Batman comics. Boris Karloff claimed to owe his career to the makeup used by Jack Pierce.
“`Enjoy!
Until next time> “never forget”
Manny P. here… 
“`Jim Brown was an all-pro football player, a civil rights activist and actor. He played for the Cleveland Browns from 1957 through 1965. Considered the greatest running backs of all time, as well as one of the finest players in NFL history. He remains widely considered one of the greatest lacrosse players of all time. JIM BROWN –>
“`Brown was one of few athletes, and among the most prominent African Americans, to speak on racial issues as the civil rights movement was growing in the 1950s. His participation with fellow activists, Malcom X, Muhammed Ali and Sam Cooke, was chronicled in Amazon Prime’s, One Night in Miami. Perceiving Brown and outspoken Black athletes as a threat, the F. B. I. monitored Brown and his colleagues.
“`While still playing football, Brown began pursuing an acting career. His first role was in the western, Rio Concho. He was joined by many of his Cleveland teammates at the premiere. His next part became his signature performance. The Dirty Dozen boasted an all-star cast, including Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Ryan and Charles Bronson. In 100 Rifles, he had a inter-racial love scene with Raquel Welch. And Brown appeared in Ice Station Zebra. On television, he guest-starred in I Spy, Police Story, CHiPS, T. J. Hooker, Knight Rider and The A-Team.
“`Brown posed nude for the September, 1974 issue of Playgirl magazine, and was one of the rare celebrities to allow full-frontal nude photos to be used. He also worked as a color analyst on NFL telecasts for CBS in 1978, teaming with Vin Scully and George Allen. Brown’s gridiron career led to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971. ESPN SportsCentury in 1999 ranked him fourth among their Fifty Greatest Atheletes of the 20th Century, trailing only Muhammed Ali, Babe Ruth and Michael Jordan.
“`Jim Brown was eighty-seven.
Until next time> “never forget”
Manny P. here…
“`The campaign continues to get documentarian Robert Youngson’s celebrated films into the 2023 Library of Congress National Film Registry. Each year, selections are made by a panel of esteemed historians and announced each December. Throughout the year, cinematic lovers across the country can weigh in by voting for their favorite classic films.
“`Celebrating Act 2 lets us conduct my ongoing campaign on their platform. Golden Age of Comedy (1957) and When Comedy was King (1960) are iconic productions that highlight the preservation of silent comedies. Forgotten Hollywood is collaborating with the Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society to champion Youngson’s fine and iconic work.
“`John Coleman and Art Kirsch are now on the bandwagon! Here is the link to vote (for FREE).
“`Enjoy!
Until next time> “never forget”
Manny P. here…
“`I am thrilled to be returning to Everybody with Angela Williamson airing on KLCS, a PBS station. We will be taping this Friday on location at the Hollywood Museum (in the historic Max Factor Building).
“`Dr. Williamson is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and a college professor. She is also my friend. Her celebrated work is My Life with Rosie, a film about the journey of Rosa Parks. And as the host of her weekly program, Angela finds great cultural and societal stories told by interesting personalities.
“`Max Factor, Hollywood’s Makeup King, created the glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Era stars, such as Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Judy Garland, Jean Harlow, Katharine Hepburn, Mae West and Marlene Dietrich. Factor’s son carried on the family tradition as he curated the look of Ava Gardner, Marilyn Monroe and many more.
“`The Hollywood Museum showcases the most extensive collection of movie and television memorabilia in the world. The repository, with four floors of breathtaking exhibits, is home to more than 10,000 authentic show biz artifacts, including costumes, photographs, posters and props. The museum is located at 1660 N. Highland Ave. They are open Wednesday – Sunday, 10a – 5p.
“`Some workdays are just better than others!
Until next time> “never forget”
Manny P. here…
“`How about another discussion about the cherished 100th anniversary of Warner Brothers. John Coleman, Art Kirsch and I reflect on the movies made by Eddie G., Cagney, Bogie, Bette, George Raft and John Garfield. It is a magical place where the stuff that dreams are made of are produced! Celebrating Act 2 spotlights the moment.
“`Enjoy!
Until next time> “never forget”
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