Jeff Kelley
@jeff-a-kelley.bsky.social
Love old moves, strange and unusual. Studies them! Creates videos about them. Cult & B-moves and their history! Was known as "Celluloid_Days" on that other site, which will no longer be mentioned.
Born on this day in 1899 was film actor Pat O'Brien. Pat usually played part such as priests, cops, military figures, pilots, and reporters. His roles were in the films Knute Rockne, All American (1940), Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) & Some Like It Hot (1959). #OnThisDay #botd
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Born on this day in 1899 was film actor Pat O'Brien. Pat usually played part such as priests, cops, military figures, pilots, and reporters. His roles were in the films Knute Rockne, All American (1940), Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) & Some Like It Hot (1959). #OnThisDay #botd
Released on this day in 1964 was the film Pajama Party, a beach party film starring Tommy Kirk and Annette Funicello. It is the story of a Martian scout who is sent to Earth to prepare for an invasion. At a swim party and tries to convince everyone that he really is who he says. #OnThisDay
November 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Released on this day in 1964 was the film Pajama Party, a beach party film starring Tommy Kirk and Annette Funicello. It is the story of a Martian scout who is sent to Earth to prepare for an invasion. At a swim party and tries to convince everyone that he really is who he says. #OnThisDay
Born on this day in 1889 was British actor Claude Rains. Claude was in such films as The Invisible Man (1933), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), The Wolf Man (1941), Casablanca (1942), Notorious (1946), and Lawrence of Arabia (1962) #OnThisDay #botd
November 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Born on this day in 1889 was British actor Claude Rains. Claude was in such films as The Invisible Man (1933), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), The Wolf Man (1941), Casablanca (1942), Notorious (1946), and Lawrence of Arabia (1962) #OnThisDay #botd
Born on this day in 1924 was the Actor Russell Johnson. Russell was in the US Army Air Forces where he flew 44 combat missions during World War II as a bombardier. Along with a lot of movie roles, he is best known as Professor Roy Hinkley in Gilligan's Island. #OnThisDay #botd
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Born on this day in 1924 was the Actor Russell Johnson. Russell was in the US Army Air Forces where he flew 44 combat missions during World War II as a bombardier. Along with a lot of movie roles, he is best known as Professor Roy Hinkley in Gilligan's Island. #OnThisDay #botd
Released on this day in 1942 was ‘Road to Morocco’, the 3rd road picture starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope & Dorothy Lamour. It is the story of two carefree castaways on a desert shore who find an Arabian Nights city and compete for the luscious Princess Shalmar. #OnThisDay
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Released on this day in 1942 was ‘Road to Morocco’, the 3rd road picture starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope & Dorothy Lamour. It is the story of two carefree castaways on a desert shore who find an Arabian Nights city and compete for the luscious Princess Shalmar. #OnThisDay
Born on this day in 1900 was actress Helen Hayes. Helen's career that spanned 80 years who is one of 16 people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. Her films include A Farewell to Arms (1932), Airport (1970), and Herbie Rides Again (1974). #OnThisDay #botd
November 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Born on this day in 1900 was actress Helen Hayes. Helen's career that spanned 80 years who is one of 16 people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. Her films include A Farewell to Arms (1932), Airport (1970), and Herbie Rides Again (1974). #OnThisDay #botd
Released on this day in 1932 was the pre-code horror film, 'The Monster Walks.' Starring Rex Lease, Vera Reynolds, and Sheldon Lewis, this is the story of a group of people in an old dark house on a stormy night who are menaced by a killer ape. #OnThisDay
November 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Released on this day in 1932 was the pre-code horror film, 'The Monster Walks.' Starring Rex Lease, Vera Reynolds, and Sheldon Lewis, this is the story of a group of people in an old dark house on a stormy night who are menaced by a killer ape. #OnThisDay
Released on this day in 1958 was the independently made sci-fi film, 'Target Earth'. Starring Richard Denning, Kathleen Crowley and Virginia Grey,a small group of people in Chicago battle hostile robotic beings believed to be from the planet Venus. #OnThisDay
November 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Released on this day in 1958 was the independently made sci-fi film, 'Target Earth'. Starring Richard Denning, Kathleen Crowley and Virginia Grey,a small group of people in Chicago battle hostile robotic beings believed to be from the planet Venus. #OnThisDay
Born on this day in 1931 was actress, Gloria Talbott. Gloria was known as a "scream queen" in movies like The Daughter of Dr. Jekyll (1957), The Cyclops (1957), I Married a Monster from Outer Space (1958), and The Leech Woman (1960). #OnThisDay #botd
November 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Born on this day in 1931 was actress, Gloria Talbott. Gloria was known as a "scream queen" in movies like The Daughter of Dr. Jekyll (1957), The Cyclops (1957), I Married a Monster from Outer Space (1958), and The Leech Woman (1960). #OnThisDay #botd
Released on this day in 1958 was 'From Earth to the Moon', An American Technicolor science fiction film. Starring Joseph Cotton, George Sanders and Debra Paget, it is the story of an American inventor in 1868 who develops a powerful explosive that he uses as fuel for a moon-bound rocket. #OnThisDay
November 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Released on this day in 1958 was 'From Earth to the Moon', An American Technicolor science fiction film. Starring Joseph Cotton, George Sanders and Debra Paget, it is the story of an American inventor in 1868 who develops a powerful explosive that he uses as fuel for a moon-bound rocket. #OnThisDay
Released on this day in 1874 was 'Frightmare', a British horror film directed by Pete Walker. Starring Rupert Davies, Sheila Keith and Deborah Fairfax, a woman escapes a death sentence for a hideous crimes, settles in an isolated farmhouse with her husband. #OnThisDay
November 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Released on this day in 1874 was 'Frightmare', a British horror film directed by Pete Walker. Starring Rupert Davies, Sheila Keith and Deborah Fairfax, a woman escapes a death sentence for a hideous crimes, settles in an isolated farmhouse with her husband. #OnThisDay
Released on this day in 1965 was the comedy film, 'Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine'. Starring Vincent Price, Frankie Avalon, and Susan Hart, a mad scientist named plots to use his army of bikini-clad robots to seduce wealthy men into signing over their assets. #OnThisDay
November 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Released on this day in 1965 was the comedy film, 'Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine'. Starring Vincent Price, Frankie Avalon, and Susan Hart, a mad scientist named plots to use his army of bikini-clad robots to seduce wealthy men into signing over their assets. #OnThisDay
Released on this day in 1942 was the Abbott and Costello film 'Who Done It?' Also starring William Gargan, William Bendix, and Mary Wickes, wo dumb soda jerks dream of writing radio mysteries and end up in the middle of a real murder when the station owner is killed during a broadcast. #OnThisDay
November 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Released on this day in 1942 was the Abbott and Costello film 'Who Done It?' Also starring William Gargan, William Bendix, and Mary Wickes, wo dumb soda jerks dream of writing radio mysteries and end up in the middle of a real murder when the station owner is killed during a broadcast. #OnThisDay
Released on this day in 1943 was the horror film, 'Son of Dracula'. The film stars Lon Chaney, Jr., Louise Allbritton, Robert Paige, and Evelyn Ankers. A beautiful Southern girl invites Count Alucard to her mansion which unleashes a Pandora's box of horror. #OnThisDay
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Released on this day in 1943 was the horror film, 'Son of Dracula'. The film stars Lon Chaney, Jr., Louise Allbritton, Robert Paige, and Evelyn Ankers. A beautiful Southern girl invites Count Alucard to her mansion which unleashes a Pandora's box of horror. #OnThisDay
Born on this day in 1933 was an American actor of stage, film, and TV Herb Edelman. Herb was known for Murray the Cop in the movie version of Simon's The Odd Couple (1968) but is best known as Stanley Zbornak, the ex-husband of Beatrice Arthur on The Golden Girls. #OnThisDay #botd
November 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Born on this day in 1933 was an American actor of stage, film, and TV Herb Edelman. Herb was known for Murray the Cop in the movie version of Simon's The Odd Couple (1968) but is best known as Stanley Zbornak, the ex-husband of Beatrice Arthur on The Golden Girls. #OnThisDay #botd
Released on this day in 1956 was the British science fiction horror film, X the Unknown. Made by the Hammer Film Productions company, it stars Dean Jagger and Edward Chapman. This is the story of a radioactive, mud-like creature terrorizing a Scottish village. #OnThisDay
November 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Released on this day in 1956 was the British science fiction horror film, X the Unknown. Made by the Hammer Film Productions company, it stars Dean Jagger and Edward Chapman. This is the story of a radioactive, mud-like creature terrorizing a Scottish village. #OnThisDay
Happy 85th birthday to Elke Baronin von Schletz, better known as German actress, model, singer, painter, and entertainer, Elke Sommer. Elke appeared in numerous films throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including A Shot in the Dark (1964), and Did I Get a Wrong Number! (1966). #OnThisDay #botd
November 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Happy 85th birthday to Elke Baronin von Schletz, better known as German actress, model, singer, painter, and entertainer, Elke Sommer. Elke appeared in numerous films throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including A Shot in the Dark (1964), and Did I Get a Wrong Number! (1966). #OnThisDay #botd
Born on this day in 1918 was Arthur William Matthew Carney, better known as American actor and comedian, Art Carney. Art is best known as Ed Norton on the sitcom The Honeymooners but also starred in the films Harry and Tonto (1974), The Late Show (1977), and Going in Style (1979). #OnThisDay #botd
November 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Born on this day in 1918 was Arthur William Matthew Carney, better known as American actor and comedian, Art Carney. Art is best known as Ed Norton on the sitcom The Honeymooners but also starred in the films Harry and Tonto (1974), The Late Show (1977), and Going in Style (1979). #OnThisDay #botd
Released on this day in 1964 was the film, Kitten with a Whip starring Ann-Margret and John Forsythe. It is the story of a rising political star who faces scandal and blackmail when the young woman he tries to help turns out to be a juvenile delinquent. #OnThisDay
November 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Released on this day in 1964 was the film, Kitten with a Whip starring Ann-Margret and John Forsythe. It is the story of a rising political star who faces scandal and blackmail when the young woman he tries to help turns out to be a juvenile delinquent. #OnThisDay
Born on this day in 1950 was Marjorie Armstrong Post, better known as American actor Markie Post. Markie is best known for her roles as bail bondswoman Terri Michaels in The Fall Guy on ABC from 1982 to 1985, as public defender Christine Sullivan on the NBC sitcom Night Court. #OnThisDay #botd
November 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Born on this day in 1950 was Marjorie Armstrong Post, better known as American actor Markie Post. Markie is best known for her roles as bail bondswoman Terri Michaels in The Fall Guy on ABC from 1982 to 1985, as public defender Christine Sullivan on the NBC sitcom Night Court. #OnThisDay #botd
Released on this day in 1944 was 'I Accuse My Parents', the American exploitation film directed by Sam Newfield. A “teenager” gets involved with gangsters and, according to a judge, it was all his parent's fault. #OnThisDay
November 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Released on this day in 1944 was 'I Accuse My Parents', the American exploitation film directed by Sam Newfield. A “teenager” gets involved with gangsters and, according to a judge, it was all his parent's fault. #OnThisDay
Released in Mexico on this day in 1971 was the Mexican-American monster film, Octaman. This movie was by Harry Essex and stars Pier Angeli, Kerwin Mathews, and Jeff Morrow. A team of researchers discovering a strange mutation of a man and an octopus who proceeds to terrorize them #OnThisDay
November 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Released in Mexico on this day in 1971 was the Mexican-American monster film, Octaman. This movie was by Harry Essex and stars Pier Angeli, Kerwin Mathews, and Jeff Morrow. A team of researchers discovering a strange mutation of a man and an octopus who proceeds to terrorize them #OnThisDay
Happy 68th birthday to Kevin Murphy, the American Actor, puppeteer, television writer, and author. He is best known for Mystery Science Theater 3000 as being the voice of Tom Servo. Since MST3K, Kevin was part of The Film Crew and RiffTrax. #OnThisDay #botd #mst3k
November 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Happy 68th birthday to Kevin Murphy, the American Actor, puppeteer, television writer, and author. He is best known for Mystery Science Theater 3000 as being the voice of Tom Servo. Since MST3K, Kevin was part of The Film Crew and RiffTrax. #OnThisDay #botd #mst3k
Released on this day in 1954 was the Japanese kaiju film, 'Gojira'. Directed by Ishirō Honda and starring Akira Takarada, Momoko Kōchi & Akihiko Hirata. Japan's authorities deal with the appearance of a giant monster. #OnThisDay
November 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Released on this day in 1954 was the Japanese kaiju film, 'Gojira'. Directed by Ishirō Honda and starring Akira Takarada, Momoko Kōchi & Akihiko Hirata. Japan's authorities deal with the appearance of a giant monster. #OnThisDay