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In "Rear Window", Alfred Hitchcock allowed Georgine Darcy as "Miss Torso" to design her own steps for this opening scene.. however, she refused his advice to hire and agent..and ended up with 350.00 for the role.

In "Rear Window", Alfred Hitchcock allowed Georgine Darcy as "Miss Torso" to design her own steps for this opening scene.. however, she refused his advice to hire and agent..and ended up with 350.00 for the role.

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Rosalind Byrne perfects the art of the silent "not a chance" ....with Buster Keaton in "Seven Chances" (1925)

Rosalind Byrne perfects the art of the silent "not a chance" ....with Buster Keaton in "Seven Chances" (1925)

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An amusing bit of tangled confusion with Harold Lloyd in "The Freshman" (1925). For me, the great mystery is how Rosalind Byrne & her perfect flapper look, never became a bigger star..after memorable bits with Lloyd, Keaton and Langdon, she fizzled out, but married happily in 1932 and retired to the Chicago suburbs.

An amusing bit of tangled confusion with Harold Lloyd in "The Freshman" (1925). For me, the great mystery is how Rosalind Byrne & her perfect flapper look, never became a bigger star..after memorable bits with Lloyd, Keaton and Langdon, she fizzled out, but married happily in 1932 and retired to the Chicago suburbs.

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The morning bath in 1920 with Sybil Seely and Buster Keaton in "One Week" ........

The morning bath in 1920 with Sybil Seely and Buster Keaton in "One Week" ........

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Rita Hayworth and Tyrone Power creating a scorching bit of heat in "Blood and Sand"

Rita Hayworth and Tyrone Power creating a scorching bit of heat in "Blood and Sand"

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When a look says it all.... poor Buster..........

When a look says it all.... poor Buster..........

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In "Rear Window", Alfred Hitchcock allowed Georgine Darcy as "Miss Torso" to design her own steps for this opening scene.. however, she refused his advice to hire and agent..and ended up with 350.00 for the role.

In "Rear Window", Alfred Hitchcock allowed Georgine Darcy as "Miss Torso" to design her own steps for this opening scene.. however, she refused his advice to hire and agent..and ended up with 350.00 for the role.

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The glorious beauty of Gina Lollobrigida in "Solomon and Sheba" (1959)

The glorious beauty of Gina Lollobrigida in "Solomon and Sheba" (1959)

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Striking out before you even get to say a word.... Buster Keaton and hat check girl Rosalind Byrne.....

Striking out before you even get to say a word.... Buster Keaton and hat check girl Rosalind Byrne.....

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The impossibly long-legged Ann Reinking channeling Fosse... Remember this film?

The impossibly long-legged Ann Reinking channeling Fosse... Remember this film?

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The impossibly long-legged Ann Reinking channeling Fosse... Remember this film?

The impossibly long-legged Ann Reinking channeling Fosse... Remember this film?

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A lovely morning in 1961 to stroll with Miss Sophia Loren in " Madame Sans-Gêne"....

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A lovely morning in 1961 to stroll with Miss Sophia Loren in " Madame Sans-Gêne"....

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A little Saturday Sophia......

A little Saturday Sophia......

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Would you enjoy cocktail hour with Miss Gloria Grahame?

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Would you enjoy cocktail hour with Miss Gloria Grahame?

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Yes, Miss Rita Hayworth, the title of your 1942 film says it all... "You Were Never Lovelier"

Yes, Miss Rita Hayworth, the title of your 1942 film says it all... "You Were Never Lovelier"

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Marilyn Monroe’s "How to Marry a Millionaire" near-sighted character, Pola—who refuses to wear glasses in public—recovers nicely from a near-sighted misstep in Monroe’s famous lucite-and-ribbon shoes.

Marilyn Monroe’s "How to Marry a Millionaire" near-sighted character, Pola—who refuses to wear glasses in public—recovers nicely from a near-sighted misstep in Monroe’s famous lucite-and-ribbon shoes.

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When lasses forget their glasses... Marilyn Monroe portraying the near-sighted Pola Debevoise in "How to Marry a Millionaire"......

When lasses forget their glasses... Marilyn Monroe portraying the near-sighted Pola Debevoise in "How to Marry a Millionaire"......

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Long before television fame, this actress had a memorable uncredited bit in the film noir "The Turning Point" in 1952 Recognize her??

Long before television fame, this actress had a memorable uncredited bit in the film noir "The Turning Point" in 1952 Recognize her??

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Remembering Jean Harlow, who died at the age of 26 this day 6/7/1937. One of her most fabulous roles was in "Dinner At Eight''' and this ending scene stands the test of time....

Remembering Jean Harlow, who died at the age of 26 this day 6/7/1937. One of her most fabulous roles was in "Dinner At Eight''' and this ending scene stands the test of time....

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Remember this film's opening scene... and the marvelous actress in her feature film debut?

Remember this film's opening scene... and the marvelous actress in her feature film debut?

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19 year old Leslie Caron, in her first film appearance, was too sexy for the censors in the original version of this routine. As a result, her dance was toned down by choreographer Gene Kelly. From "An American in Paris" (1951)
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19 year old Leslie Caron, in her first film appearance, was too sexy for the censors in the original version of this routine. As a result, her dance was toned down by choreographer Gene Kelly. From "An American in Paris" (1951)

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Audrey Hepburn's own long hair was cut short for real in this charming scene from "Roman Holiday"... giving the world its first view of the perfect short hair framing that perfectly lovely face.....
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Audrey Hepburn's own long hair was cut short for real in this charming scene from "Roman Holiday"... giving the world its first view of the perfect short hair framing that perfectly lovely face.....

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A little bit of sweet soft-shoe from Stan and Ollie in "Way Out West"......
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A little bit of sweet soft-shoe from Stan and Ollie in "Way Out West"......

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The gorgeous curly-haired Alice Mann has quite the effect on Buster Keaton in "Coney Island" (1920)
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The gorgeous curly-haired Alice Mann has quite the effect on Buster Keaton in "Coney Island" (1920)

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Alice Mann and her gorgeous curls mesmerize one Mr. Buster Keaton in "Coney Island" (1917)
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Alice Mann and her gorgeous curls mesmerize one Mr. Buster Keaton in "Coney Island" (1917)

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125,182 views • 22 days ago

The beloved Stan and Ollie being interviewed in 1947 in Hull, England...and unable to resist one last gag.... Are you a fan of the boys?
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The beloved Stan and Ollie being interviewed in 1947 in Hull, England...and unable to resist one last gag.... Are you a fan of the boys?

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The precious bit of film shows of Stan Laurel visiting his father, Arthur Jefferson, during the 1932 visit to England by Laurel and Hardy. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree!
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The precious bit of film shows of Stan Laurel visiting his father, Arthur Jefferson, during the 1932 visit to England by Laurel and Hardy. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree!

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463,668 views • 3 months ago

One of the sexiest dances ever filmed ..with William Holden and Kim Novak in "Picnic"............ Are you a fan of this film?
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One of the sexiest dances ever filmed ..with William Holden and Kim Novak in "Picnic"............ Are you a fan of this film?

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251,289 views • 3 months ago

The iconic long hair style of Veronica Lake swept the nation in 1941. Fearing it would lead to safety issues for women working in wartime factories, in 1943 the USG asked her to help in public safety films, as in the one below demonstrating a "victory roll"..
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The iconic long hair style of Veronica Lake swept the nation in 1941. Fearing it would lead to safety issues for women working in wartime factories, in 1943 the USG asked her to help in public safety films, as in the one below demonstrating a "victory roll"..

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231,795 views • 3 months ago

Im memory of the great Ruby Keeler, who passed this day 2/28/1993. Shown here, with Lee Dixon, on the fabulous and fun giant typewriter set, in "Ready, Willing, and Able" (1937)
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Im memory of the great Ruby Keeler, who passed this day 2/28/1993. Shown here, with Lee Dixon, on the fabulous and fun giant typewriter set, in "Ready, Willing, and Able" (1937)

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418,684 views • 6 months ago

A luscious bit of Miss Ann Margret, crooning "I Wanna Be Loved" in "The Swinger" (1966)
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A luscious bit of Miss Ann Margret, crooning "I Wanna Be Loved" in "The Swinger" (1966)

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Benny Hill passed this date 4/18/1992.... his show started in 1955 in the UK , reached more than 21 million viewers, was imported to over 100 countries - and reminds us that sometimes the silliest of humor can be the best... Were you a fan?
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Benny Hill passed this date 4/18/1992.... his show started in 1955 in the UK , reached more than 21 million viewers, was imported to over 100 countries - and reminds us that sometimes the silliest of humor can be the best... Were you a fan?

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307,783 views • 4 months ago

September 2, 1949 - 'The Third Man' is released in the UK, starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Orson Welles. The iconic entrance of Welles, the long walk ending of Valli, the fabulous camera work and unique zither music added up to a masterpiece. Are you a fan?
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September 2, 1949 - 'The Third Man' is released in the UK, starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Orson Welles. The iconic entrance of Welles, the long walk ending of Valli, the fabulous camera work and unique zither music added up to a masterpiece. Are you a fan?

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28,284 views • 12 days ago

Gene Wilder in a wonderful bit of astonished awe at exactly who he is riding with, in this moment from "Bonnie and Clyde" Recognize the superhero who is with him?
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Gene Wilder in a wonderful bit of astonished awe at exactly who he is riding with, in this moment from "Bonnie and Clyde" Recognize the superhero who is with him?

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28,764 views • 13 days ago

Clara Bow cutting her day dress into a sexier evening gown in the 1927 silent film "It" in which her vivacious personality and beauty gave her the nickname "The It Girl"
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Clara Bow cutting her day dress into a sexier evening gown in the 1927 silent film "It" in which her vivacious personality and beauty gave her the nickname "The It Girl"

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392,023 views • 7 months ago

Early Marilyn Monroe raising Groucho's eyebrows in "Love Happy" (1949).........
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Early Marilyn Monroe raising Groucho's eyebrows in "Love Happy" (1949).........

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Sophia Loren, just turning age 22 and making an international splash in "Boy on a Dolphin" (1957)
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Sophia Loren, just turning age 22 and making an international splash in "Boy on a Dolphin" (1957)

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31,880 views • 16 days ago

Martha Vickers was scorching in "The Big Sleep", which premiered on this day...Sadly, it was the highlight of her film career. Seductive just to the point of parody- and perfectly fitting the line "She tried to sit in my lap while I was standing up." Do you remember this film?
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Martha Vickers was scorching in "The Big Sleep", which premiered on this day...Sadly, it was the highlight of her film career. Seductive just to the point of parody- and perfectly fitting the line "She tried to sit in my lap while I was standing up." Do you remember this film?

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42,068 views • 22 days ago

Ann-Margret - age 19 and already fabulous - performing the jazz standard "Bill Bailey" during her 1961 screen test for 20th Century Fox.....
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Ann-Margret - age 19 and already fabulous - performing the jazz standard "Bill Bailey" during her 1961 screen test for 20th Century Fox.....

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127,275 views • 2 months ago

Remember this scene - and this film?
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Remember this scene - and this film?

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149,197 views • 3 months ago