I just watched "Cynara" (King Vidor, 1932) and rated it 3/10 #Cynara #KingVidor #RonaldColman #KayFrancis #PhillysBarry
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December 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I just watched "Cynara" (King Vidor, 1932) and rated it 3/10 #Cynara #KingVidor #RonaldColman #KayFrancis #PhillysBarry
Actress Kay Francis in a promotional still for the 1931 pre-Code drama Ladies Man
#KayFrancis #LadiesMan #Actress #Film #Films #FilmActress
#KayFrancis #LadiesMan #Actress #Film #Films #FilmActress
October 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Actress Kay Francis in a promotional still for the 1931 pre-Code drama Ladies Man
#KayFrancis #LadiesMan #Actress #Film #Films #FilmActress
#KayFrancis #LadiesMan #Actress #Film #Films #FilmActress
#OTD 1932 #TroubleinParadise starring #MiriamHopkins #KayFrancis #HerbertMarshall #CharlieRuggles #EdwardEverettHorton #C.AubreySmith Robert Greig. Directed by #ErnstLubitsch #precode #romantic #comedy trophyunlocked.blogspot.com/2021/07/stub...
Stubs - Trouble in Paradise - "The Lubitsch Touch"
Trouble in Paradise (1932) Starring: Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis, Herbert Marshall, Charlie Ruggles, Edward Everett Horton, C. Aubrey Smith...
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October 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
#OTD 1932 #TroubleinParadise starring #MiriamHopkins #KayFrancis #HerbertMarshall #CharlieRuggles #EdwardEverettHorton #C.AubreySmith Robert Greig. Directed by #ErnstLubitsch #precode #romantic #comedy trophyunlocked.blogspot.com/2021/07/stub...
Today’s Find: Actress Kay Francis played female physicians in two films, “Dr. Monica” [1934] & “Mary Stevens, M.D.” [1933] Also played Florence Nightingale [1936] tinyurl.com/3usdxas6 #histmed #medicalhistory #medicalfilms #kayfrancis
September 9, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Today’s Find: Actress Kay Francis played female physicians in two films, “Dr. Monica” [1934] & “Mary Stevens, M.D.” [1933] Also played Florence Nightingale [1936] tinyurl.com/3usdxas6 #histmed #medicalhistory #medicalfilms #kayfrancis
#onthisday #onthisdate #otd August 26, 1968 #actress #kayfrancis died at 63. On this special #podcast listen to a #goldenage of #radio #oldtimeradio #otr #audio #comedy starring Kay Francis. rileyandkimmyshow.blogspot.com/2022/08/podc...
Podcast Actress Kay Francis Golden Age of Radio Tribute
August 26, 1968 actress Kay Francis died at 63. On this special podcast listen to a Golden Age of Radio comedy starring Kay Francis.
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August 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
#onthisday #onthisdate #otd August 26, 1968 #actress #kayfrancis died at 63. On this special #podcast listen to a #goldenage of #radio #oldtimeradio #otr #audio #comedy starring Kay Francis. rileyandkimmyshow.blogspot.com/2022/08/podc...
Remembering Kay Francis, who passed away on this day in 1968. Our tenth-ever episode of You Must Remember This focused on Francis and how her career was affected by the infamous "Box Office Poison" ad of 1938. Listen now: www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/you...
Follies of 1938, Chapter 2: Kay Francis, Pretty Poison (YMRT# 10) — You Must Remember This
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts . In May 1938, the Independent Theater Owners Association published a full-page paid editorial in The Hollywood Reporter , branding a number of big stars ...
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August 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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For Fashion Friday, Kay Francis in a publicity photo for “Mandalay” 1934. The dress is “a day dress of pale pink eyelet embroidery in tunic linen over a petalled skirt of pink organza.”
#fashionfriday #kayfrancis
#fashionfriday #kayfrancis
July 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
For Fashion Friday, Kay Francis in a publicity photo for “Mandalay” 1934. The dress is “a day dress of pale pink eyelet embroidery in tunic linen over a petalled skirt of pink organza.”
#fashionfriday #kayfrancis
#fashionfriday #kayfrancis
Of course, something from clothes horse Kay Francis. (And it seems star headdresses were a thing in the 20s - here's Alice White's version, and she looks so cute!) #KayFrancis #AliceWhite #filmsky
June 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Of course, something from clothes horse Kay Francis. (And it seems star headdresses were a thing in the 20s - here's Alice White's version, and she looks so cute!) #KayFrancis #AliceWhite #filmsky
June 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
May 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Films watched this year: 144 #yearofmovies #dvd #dvdcollection #thecocoanuts #themarxbrothers #groucho #harpo #chico #zeppo #oscarshaw #maryeaton #kayfrancis #margaretdumont #cyrilring #basilruysdael #sylvanlee #comedy #musical #irvingberlin #josephsantley #robertflorey
May 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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1937
LEADING ACTRESS
the nominees
Jean Arthur, History is Made at Night
Kay Francis, Confession
Carole Lombard, Nothing Sacred
Barbara Stanwyck, Stella Dallas
#movies #LeadingActress #ActingClips #JeanArthur #KayFrancis #CaroleLombard #BarbaraStanwyck
LEADING ACTRESS
the nominees
Jean Arthur, History is Made at Night
Kay Francis, Confession
Carole Lombard, Nothing Sacred
Barbara Stanwyck, Stella Dallas
#movies #LeadingActress #ActingClips #JeanArthur #KayFrancis #CaroleLombard #BarbaraStanwyck
April 23, 2025 at 6:16 AM
1937
LEADING ACTRESS
the nominees
Jean Arthur, History is Made at Night
Kay Francis, Confession
Carole Lombard, Nothing Sacred
Barbara Stanwyck, Stella Dallas
#movies #LeadingActress #ActingClips #JeanArthur #KayFrancis #CaroleLombard #BarbaraStanwyck
LEADING ACTRESS
the nominees
Jean Arthur, History is Made at Night
Kay Francis, Confession
Carole Lombard, Nothing Sacred
Barbara Stanwyck, Stella Dallas
#movies #LeadingActress #ActingClips #JeanArthur #KayFrancis #CaroleLombard #BarbaraStanwyck
“The Cocoanuts” (1929) was Kay Francis’s second feature film and it was The Marx Brothers first “official” feature film.
#RetroView #TheCocoanuts #KayFrancis #TheMarxBrothers #PreCodeApril
#RetroView #TheCocoanuts #KayFrancis #TheMarxBrothers #PreCodeApril
April 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
“The Cocoanuts” (1929) was Kay Francis’s second feature film and it was The Marx Brothers first “official” feature film.
#RetroView #TheCocoanuts #KayFrancis #TheMarxBrothers #PreCodeApril
#RetroView #TheCocoanuts #KayFrancis #TheMarxBrothers #PreCodeApril
“One Way Passage” is the 5th of the 6 films Kay Francis starred in with William Powell from 1930 to 1932, the first being “Behind the Make-Up” (1930) and the final was “Jewelry Robbery” (1932)
#MusComEnt #KayFrancis #WilliamPowell #PreCodeApril
#MusComEnt #KayFrancis #WilliamPowell #PreCodeApril
April 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
“One Way Passage” is the 5th of the 6 films Kay Francis starred in with William Powell from 1930 to 1932, the first being “Behind the Make-Up” (1930) and the final was “Jewelry Robbery” (1932)
#MusComEnt #KayFrancis #WilliamPowell #PreCodeApril
#MusComEnt #KayFrancis #WilliamPowell #PreCodeApril
Our #MusComEnt & #RetroView leading lady of the week is Kay Francis. A star of stage & the #PreCode screen Kay Francis was the highest-paid & tallest (she was 5’9) actress at Warner Bros in the 1930s. She retired from film & public life in the late 1940s
#PreCodeApril #KayFrancis
#PreCodeApril #KayFrancis
April 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Our #MusComEnt & #RetroView leading lady of the week is Kay Francis. A star of stage & the #PreCode screen Kay Francis was the highest-paid & tallest (she was 5’9) actress at Warner Bros in the 1930s. She retired from film & public life in the late 1940s
#PreCodeApril #KayFrancis
#PreCodeApril #KayFrancis
Remembering Kay Francis, the glamorous 1930s starlet who lit up the screen in classics like 'Trouble in Paradise' and 'One Way Passage.' Her style and charm made her Warner Bros.' highest-paid actress! #KayFrancis #ClassicHollywood
April 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Remembering Kay Francis, the glamorous 1930s starlet who lit up the screen in classics like 'Trouble in Paradise' and 'One Way Passage.' Her style and charm made her Warner Bros.' highest-paid actress! #KayFrancis #ClassicHollywood
WINNER
KAY FRANCIS, TROUBLE IN PARADISE
Kay Francis is so unique playing the deliciously delightful Madame Colet. She is so aloof, charming and sexy to boot. A true movie star turn that always impresses me in it's original feeling.
#movies #LeadingActress #KayFrancis
KAY FRANCIS, TROUBLE IN PARADISE
Kay Francis is so unique playing the deliciously delightful Madame Colet. She is so aloof, charming and sexy to boot. A true movie star turn that always impresses me in it's original feeling.
#movies #LeadingActress #KayFrancis
March 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
WINNER
KAY FRANCIS, TROUBLE IN PARADISE
Kay Francis is so unique playing the deliciously delightful Madame Colet. She is so aloof, charming and sexy to boot. A true movie star turn that always impresses me in it's original feeling.
#movies #LeadingActress #KayFrancis
KAY FRANCIS, TROUBLE IN PARADISE
Kay Francis is so unique playing the deliciously delightful Madame Colet. She is so aloof, charming and sexy to boot. A true movie star turn that always impresses me in it's original feeling.
#movies #LeadingActress #KayFrancis
March 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
“ ... as near to lust as flame to smoke.” ~ Pericles (A1,S1).
#ShakespeareSunday #WilliamPowell #KayFrancis
#ShakespeareSunday #WilliamPowell #KayFrancis
February 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
“ ... as near to lust as flame to smoke.” ~ Pericles (A1,S1).
#ShakespeareSunday #WilliamPowell #KayFrancis
#ShakespeareSunday #WilliamPowell #KayFrancis
Kay Francis was a trailblazer who defied the expectations of her time. Her #PreCode films are a testament to her talent and her courage.
#NowWatching #55 Man Wanted" (1932) #KayFrancis #DavidManners #UnaMerkel #ClassicFilms #OldHollywood #TCM #PreCodeHollywood #2025MyMovieList
#NowWatching #55 Man Wanted" (1932) #KayFrancis #DavidManners #UnaMerkel #ClassicFilms #OldHollywood #TCM #PreCodeHollywood #2025MyMovieList
February 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Kay Francis was a trailblazer who defied the expectations of her time. Her #PreCode films are a testament to her talent and her courage.
#NowWatching #55 Man Wanted" (1932) #KayFrancis #DavidManners #UnaMerkel #ClassicFilms #OldHollywood #TCM #PreCodeHollywood #2025MyMovieList
#NowWatching #55 Man Wanted" (1932) #KayFrancis #DavidManners #UnaMerkel #ClassicFilms #OldHollywood #TCM #PreCodeHollywood #2025MyMovieList
My birthday was all about movie in France. Now, I'm diving back into the fascinating world of Pre-Code with two of my favorites.
#NowWatching #53 "One Way Passage" (1932) #KayFrancis #WilliamPowell #ClassicFilms #OldHollywood #TCM #PreCode #PreCodeHollywood #2025MyMovieList
#NowWatching #53 "One Way Passage" (1932) #KayFrancis #WilliamPowell #ClassicFilms #OldHollywood #TCM #PreCode #PreCodeHollywood #2025MyMovieList
February 7, 2025 at 6:52 AM
My birthday was all about movie in France. Now, I'm diving back into the fascinating world of Pre-Code with two of my favorites.
#NowWatching #53 "One Way Passage" (1932) #KayFrancis #WilliamPowell #ClassicFilms #OldHollywood #TCM #PreCode #PreCodeHollywood #2025MyMovieList
#NowWatching #53 "One Way Passage" (1932) #KayFrancis #WilliamPowell #ClassicFilms #OldHollywood #TCM #PreCode #PreCodeHollywood #2025MyMovieList