Bette Davis

Posted on April 6, 2013 by 4 Star Films

In honor of what would have been the birthday of Bette Davis yesterday, today I thought I would release posts on two of her films I have seen. Besides being known for the classic All About Eve, Davis made many popular films spanning from the 30s into the 60s with The Petrified Forest, Jezebel, Dark Victory, The Letter, The Little Foxes, Now, Voyager, and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Davis was one of the biggest box office draws during the 40s but she could also be combative when she dealed with others. Later in her career Davis continued guest starring on many television programs. She may not have been the favorite actress of every audience (including me) but there is no denying she was very successful and her persona is larger than life.

Happy Birthday Spencer Tracy!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by 4 Star Films

Today would have been the 113th birthday of the famed leading man Spencer Tracy. His career spanned from the 30s well into the 60s and he starred in numerous classics, many of which co-starred the equally great Katharine Hepburn. Of his films a few of my favorites would have to be Judgment at Nuremberg, It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

Happy Birthday Sidney Poitier!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by 4 Star Films

Happy 86th Birthday to Sidney Poitier! Mr. Poitier was one of the first prominent African-American leading actors and he was the first black man to win a best actor Oscar which he achieved in 1963 for Lilies of the Field. His filmography includes such classics as The Defiant Ones, Porgy and Bess, A Raisin in the Sun, A Patch of Blue, To Sir, with Love, In the Heat of the Night, and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. He often played strong and intelligent characters that broke the accepted stereotypes of the time. He truly was a pioneer in acting and one of the great screen legends.

Gene Kelly!

Posted on August 23, 2012 by 4 Star Films

Before I forget I just want to point out that today
would have been the 100th birthday of the great
performer Gene Kelly. Although he is remembered
mostly for his performance in Singin’ in the Rain
he was in other classics including On the Town,
An American in Paris, and Inherit the Wind.

Happy Birthday Gene Kelly

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