RetroClassic Movies
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Advocating Greater Appreciation of Classic Films, especially when seen on the big screen!
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John Wayne and John Ford with a Cinerama camera on the set of HOW THE WEST WAS WON (1962).
December 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
John Wayne and John Ford with a Cinerama camera on the set of HOW THE WEST WAS WON (1962).
Rest In Peace, Rob Reiner 1947-2025.
December 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Rest In Peace, Rob Reiner 1947-2025.
Choose:
Vivien Leigh, or Merle Oberon?
Vivien Leigh, or Merle Oberon?
December 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Choose:
Vivien Leigh, or Merle Oberon?
Vivien Leigh, or Merle Oberon?
Choose:
Cary Grant, or Robert Taylor?
Cary Grant, or Robert Taylor?
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Choose:
Cary Grant, or Robert Taylor?
Cary Grant, or Robert Taylor?
Grace Kelly watching James Stewart & Wendell Corey play chess on the set of REAR WINDOW (1954).
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Grace Kelly watching James Stewart & Wendell Corey play chess on the set of REAR WINDOW (1954).
Rosalind Russell in a publicity photo for Columbia Pictures’ HIS GIRL FRIDAY (1940).
December 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Rosalind Russell in a publicity photo for Columbia Pictures’ HIS GIRL FRIDAY (1940).
Robert Redford during the filming of DOWNHILL RACER (1969).
December 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Robert Redford during the filming of DOWNHILL RACER (1969).
Paul Newman, 1955.
December 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Paul Newman, 1955.
Maureen O’Hara in a publicity photo for THE MAGNIFICENT MATADOR (1955).
December 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Maureen O’Hara in a publicity photo for THE MAGNIFICENT MATADOR (1955).
Have him play his character Walter Kornbluth from SPLASH (1984) in a Nolan film. “What a WEEK I’m having!”
December 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Have him play his character Walter Kornbluth from SPLASH (1984) in a Nolan film. “What a WEEK I’m having!”
Marlene Dietrich in a publicity portrait for THE SPOILERS (1942).
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Marlene Dietrich in a publicity portrait for THE SPOILERS (1942).
Sharon Tate in a publicity portrait for VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (1967).
November 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Sharon Tate in a publicity portrait for VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (1967).
Walter Brennan in a publicity portrait for RED RIVER (1948).
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Walter Brennan in a publicity portrait for RED RIVER (1948).
Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis and Jack La Rue serve turkey to American servicemen at the Hollywood Canteen on Thanksgiving, 1944.
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis and Jack La Rue serve turkey to American servicemen at the Hollywood Canteen on Thanksgiving, 1944.
Barbara Stanwyck in a publicity portrait for LADY OF BURLESQUE (1943).
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Barbara Stanwyck in a publicity portrait for LADY OF BURLESQUE (1943).
Orson Welles in a publicity portrait for JOURNEY INTO FEAR (1943).
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Orson Welles in a publicity portrait for JOURNEY INTO FEAR (1943).
Marilyn Monroe poses for a portrait with a young fan at the Hollywood premiere of HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE on November 4, 1953.
November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Marilyn Monroe poses for a portrait with a young fan at the Hollywood premiere of HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE on November 4, 1953.
When it comes to eternal beauties, it’s hard to beat Julie Newmar.
November 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
When it comes to eternal beauties, it’s hard to beat Julie Newmar.
THIS GUN FOR HIRE (1942, Paramount Pictures), directed by Frank Tuttle. Starring Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, Laird Cregar, and introducing Alan Ladd.
Theatrical Release Date: April 24, 1942
Running time: 81 minutes
Theatrical Release Date: April 24, 1942
Running time: 81 minutes
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
THIS GUN FOR HIRE (1942, Paramount Pictures), directed by Frank Tuttle. Starring Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, Laird Cregar, and introducing Alan Ladd.
Theatrical Release Date: April 24, 1942
Running time: 81 minutes
Theatrical Release Date: April 24, 1942
Running time: 81 minutes
Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and Shirley Temple holding hands while walking on a sidewalk at 20th Century Fox Studios, Hollywood, 1935. Robinson at the time was recovering from surgery for appendicitis.
Photo © Hulton Archive.
Photo © Hulton Archive.
November 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and Shirley Temple holding hands while walking on a sidewalk at 20th Century Fox Studios, Hollywood, 1935. Robinson at the time was recovering from surgery for appendicitis.
Photo © Hulton Archive.
Photo © Hulton Archive.
Lana Turner pictured at home proof-checking portraits of herself taken during the production of THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, 1946.
November 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Lana Turner pictured at home proof-checking portraits of herself taken during the production of THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, 1946.
Jane Russell in a publicity portrait issued by 20th Century-Fox for THE REVOLT OF MAMIE STOVER (1956), directed by Raoul Walsh, with costume design by Travilla.
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Jane Russell in a publicity portrait issued by 20th Century-Fox for THE REVOLT OF MAMIE STOVER (1956), directed by Raoul Walsh, with costume design by Travilla.
Clark Gable publicity portrait for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1946.
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Clark Gable publicity portrait for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1946.
Just finished reading Michael J. Fox’s latest memoir, Future Boy: Back to the Future and My Journey Through the Space-Time Continuum today, & it’s a delightful, breezy read! Highly recommended for any film fan. If you’re a diehard fan of the movie franchise, you’re probably reading this already!
November 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Just finished reading Michael J. Fox’s latest memoir, Future Boy: Back to the Future and My Journey Through the Space-Time Continuum today, & it’s a delightful, breezy read! Highly recommended for any film fan. If you’re a diehard fan of the movie franchise, you’re probably reading this already!
James Dean photographed by Frank Worth in Marfa, Texas, on the set of GIANT, 1955.
November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
James Dean photographed by Frank Worth in Marfa, Texas, on the set of GIANT, 1955.