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Advocating Greater Appreciation of Classic Films, especially when seen on the big screen! My Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/9jR3 My Social Media: https://linktr.ee/jvp3.0

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RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 10h

This film originally dates from the early 1970s, right around the time that Lucas was going to direct APOCALYPSE NOW and then started developing STAR WARS after AMERICAN GRAFFITI was a big hit. This one was in the mix of his planned projects. Took over 20 years to get to the screen.

RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 17h

John Wayne and his daughter Aissa on the set of THE ALAMO (1960), produced, directed, and starring John Wayne as Davy Crockett.

Photo © Bettmann Archive via Getty Images.

RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 1d

Always nice to see someone who has succeeded in the film industry giving back to their community by investing in ways to keep the moviegoing experience alive!

Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 1d

Former Dingle cinema bought by Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness receives almost a million in state funding www.radiokerry.ie/news/former-...

Former Dingle cinema receives almost a million in state funding | RadioKerry.ie

The former Phoenix cinema in Dingle has been allocated €933,000 under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund | Radio Kerry News

www.radiokerry.ie

RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 1d

Montgomery Clift at home, 1951.

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RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 2d

THE BIG SLEEP (1946, Warner Bros.), directed by Howard Hawks. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Martha Vickers, & Dorothy Malone.

Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail and what might be love.

RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 3d

Rest In Peace, dear lady. And thank you.

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Publicity photos of actress-dancer Cyd Charisse, 1947.

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Netflix and Chill, Midcentury Version.

James Stewart operates a 16mm film projector while his wife, Gloria, and their twin daughters, Judy and Kelly, get ready to enjoy a movie in their living room in 1960.

Photo © Gene Lester / Getty Images.

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RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 5d

Billy Wilder and Audrey Hepburn on the set of SABRINA (1954).

RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 6d

James Cagney in a publicity photo for PICTURE SNATCHER (1933).

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Veronica Lake, 1941.

Photo © George Hurrell / Courtesy of the Kobal Collection.

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RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 9d

Groucho Marx in his old neighborhood supermarket on the Upper East Side, 1963.

Photographed by Henri Dauman.

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RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 10d

Buster Keaton was born 130 years ago today, on October 4, 1895.

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RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 11d

Behind the scenes shots from the making of MILDRED PIERCE (1945), directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Joan Crawford.

RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 12d

Boom chicky boom.

RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 12d

Barbara Stanwyck, 1939.

Photographed by Otto Dyar.

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RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 13d

THE ROARING TWENTIES (1939, Warner Bros.), directed by Raoul Walsh. Starring James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Priscilla Lane, Jeffrey Lynn, Gladys George, Frank McHugh, & Paul Kelly.

Theatrical Release Date: October 28, 1939
Running time: 107 minutes

RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 15d

Muhammad Ali visits with Lee Marvin on the set of THE DIRTY DOZEN (1967).

RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 16d

That was the day that Ed noticed that Gable had rather large feet. “Say, Clark,” Sullivan inquired, “what size are those wingtips? That’s a really big shoe!”

RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 16d

During World War II, Marlene Dietrich entertained American troops, and in 1944, the OSS enlisted her to record songs for broadcast, deliberately selecting somber tunes to undermine German soldiers’ morale.

In recognition of her courage, she received the U.S. Medal of Freedom.

RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · 17d

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.

Photo by John Engstead.

RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · Jul 14

Tallulah Bankhead pauses between takes during the filming of LIFEBOAT (1944), directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

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RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · Jun 17

James Stewart, Vera Miles, and John Wayne enjoy a lighthearted moment with director John Ford on the set of THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE (1962).

#FilmSky #ClassicMovieStars#ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood#ClassicHollywoodStars #ClassicMovieActors #ClassicFilmActors #ClassicFilmDirectors

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RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · Jun 13

Carole Landis in a studio portrait, 1942.

#FilmSky #ClassicMovieStars #ClassicCelebrities #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood

RetroClassic Movies @retroclassic.bsky.social · Jun 11

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello at a Los Angeles war bond rally during World War II, 1943.