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Dr. Annette Bochenek

@home2hollywood.bsky.social

🌟 Discover the story of June Knight! 🌟

👉 Read more here: hometownstohollywood.com/california/j...

#JuneKnight #ClassicHollywood #GoldenAgeOfHollywood #HollywoodHistory #VintageStars #LegendaryPerformers #HollywoodHeritage

February 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM

In the Shadow of Yesterday

@shadowofyesterday.bsky.social

Beyond the gravelly voice and the "Schnozzola" lay a performer who never forgot his roots. This is the story of how Jimmy Durante’s unwavering character made him America’s most trusted star. #USHistory #JimmyDurante #OldHollywood #StJude #GoldenAgeOfHollywood

Good Night, Mrs. Calabash: The Humor and Decency of Jimmy Durante

Beyond the gravelly voice and the "Schnozzola" lay a performer who never forgot his roots. This is the story of how Jimmy Durante’s unwavering character made him America’s most trusted star. #USHistory #JimmyDurante #OldHollywood #StJude #GoldenAgeOfHollywood

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February 9, 2026 at 1:03 PM

Dr. Annette Bochenek

@home2hollywood.bsky.social

✨ Explore the life of Jeanne Crain — a dazzling Hollywood star whose talent lit up the silver screen! 🎬🌟
👉 Read her story here: hometownstohollywood.com/california/j...

#JeanneCrain #HollywoodHistory #ClassicHollywood #GoldenAgeOfHollywood #FilmLegend #HollywoodIcons #MustRead

February 8, 2026 at 7:20 PM

Elizabeth Crowens, Author

@elizabethcrowens.bsky.social

ROUND UP THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS #goldenageofhollywood #booktrailer #bookpromo #murdermystery #mysterylovers #mysteryfans #classicfilms #privateeye #privateinvestigator #casablanca Available now www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHZRPNG...

February 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM

artofthemovies.bsky.social

@artofthemovies.bsky.social

Don Siegel's "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" was released on this day in 1956.
#invasionofthebodysnatchers #scifi #horrormovies #goldenageofhollywood #onthisday

February 5, 2026 at 8:58 AM

Elizabeth Crowens, Author

@elizabethcrowens.bsky.social

#rounduptheunusualsuspects a #goldenageofhollywood #mystery with #humor is now available to #reviewers #bookreviewers #bookreviews on #NetGalley bit.ly/4kkekBp

February 4, 2026 at 12:46 PM

Kristian Purcell

@kristianpurcell.bsky.social

Finally finished this recently:

Gentle mortal, sing again’(Anita Louise as Titania), 2026 - another from my portraits of actresses series, based on a promotional still for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 1935.

70x50 oil on canvas.

#portrait #goldenageofhollywood #artist #shakespeare

February 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM

Elizabeth Crowens, Author

@elizabethcrowens.bsky.social

Available now for #review #bookreview #bookreviewers #reviewers on #netgalley #goldenageofhollywood #humorous #historical #mystery #historicalmystery www.netgalley.com/widget/10...

February 3, 2026 at 12:29 AM

That Geek with the Clip-Ons

@geekwithclipons.bsky.social

#HappyBirthday #ClarkGable #actor #AcademyAwardWinmer #ItHappenedOneNight #MutinyOnTheBounty #GoneWithTheWind #GoldenAgeOfHollywood #PopCultureIcon #GoneButNotFogotten #geek #blog #film #GeekWithClipOns #IReviewStuff #IRS

Clark Gable

Actors William Clark Gable (February 1, 1901 – November 16, 1960) was an American film actor, often referred to as “The King of Hollywood.” He had roles in more than 60 motion pictures …

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February 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM

artofthemovies.bsky.social

@artofthemovies.bsky.social

Remembering John Ford, born in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, on this day in 1894.
#johnford #goldenageofhollywood #westernmovies #famousbirthdays #onthisday #cinema

February 1, 2026 at 8:47 PM

artofthemovies.bsky.social

@artofthemovies.bsky.social

Remembering W.C. Fields, born in Pasadena, California, on this day in 1880.
#wcfields #famousbirthdays #onthisday #goldenageofhollywood #comedy #classicmovies

January 29, 2026 at 9:07 PM

Elizabeth Crowens, Author

@elizabethcrowens.bsky.social

I will be participating in this #author #authortakeover on Friday, January 30th. #goldenageofhollywood #mystery Don't forget, you must ask the moderator permission first to join the group. Don't wait until the last minute. www.facebook.com/groups/266...

January 29, 2026 at 8:10 PM

Elizabeth Crowens, Author

@elizabethcrowens.bsky.social

#cozymysteryparty #authortakeover #interactive #giveaway Wednesday, January 28, 7-9 pm EST. #mystery #mysteryreaders # mysterylovers #historicalmystery #goldenageofhollywood #hollywoodmystery #booklovers Request to participate. www.facebook.com/groups/770...

January 28, 2026 at 8:16 PM

Elizabeth Crowens, Author

@elizabethcrowens.bsky.social

Look what arrived in the mail today. #author #book #books #goldenageofhollywood #bookseries #mysteryseries #mysterybooks #casablanca #themaltesefalcon #thethinman #sherlockholmes #privatedetective www.elizabethcrowens.com/

January 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Elizabeth Crowens, Author

@elizabethcrowens.bsky.social

#interview of #elizabethcrowens by #terryshepherd about #byebyeblackbird, a #goldenageofhollywood #mystery #mysterynovel involving the cast of #themaltesefalcon nominated for a #leftyaward and #agathaaward tinyurl.com/7yxkc94f

January 27, 2026 at 1:56 PM

artofthemovies.bsky.social

@artofthemovies.bsky.social

Remembering Donna Reed, born in Denison, Iowa, on this day in 1921.
#donnareed #famousbirthdays #onthisday #goldenageofhollywood #classicmovies #cinema

January 27, 2026 at 12:51 PM

Elizabeth Crowens, Author

@elizabethcrowens.bsky.social

#terryshepherd reviews #elizabethcrowens on #substack #mystery #darkhumor #blackcomedy #goldenageofhollywood #byebyeblackbird #themaltesefalcon #humphreybogart Now a #leftcoastcrime #leftynominee and #malicedomestic #agathanominee substack.com/home/post/p-18...

January 26, 2026 at 10:57 PM

Elizabeth Crowens, Author

@elizabethcrowens.bsky.social

#paperbacks and #ebooks now available for 𝑹𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝑼𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒖𝒔𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔 a #murdermystery #Mystery #mysterynovel in. the #goldenageofhollywood #casablanca #humphreybogart #ingridbergman #bogart #makingmovies www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHZRPNG...

January 24, 2026 at 1:49 PM

artofthemovies.bsky.social

@artofthemovies.bsky.social

Remembering Randolph Scott, born in Orange County, Virginia, on this day in 1898.
#randolphscott #famousbirthdays #onthisday #goldenageofhollywood #classicmovies #cinema

January 23, 2026 at 8:09 PM

Elizabeth Crowens, Author

@elizabethcrowens.bsky.social

#ebooks of #byebyeblackbird a #goldenageofhollywood #Mystery about the cast of #themaltesefalcon #maltesefalcon are still on sale #onsale #discounted for your #tbr for #leftcoastcrime #leftyaward www.amazon.com/Bye-Blackbir...

January 23, 2026 at 3:07 PM

Elizabeth Crowens, Author

@elizabethcrowens.bsky.social

Finally both the #ebook and the #paperback are available for 𝑹𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝑼𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒖𝒔𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔. #goldenageofhollywood #casablanca #mystery www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHZRPNG...