W.S. Van Dyke directed Personal Property, a screwball romantic comedy, based on H. M. Harwood’s play “The Man in Possession,” previously made into a film by MGM under the play’s title. Grade: B (*** out of *****) Personal Property Theatrical release poster Co-starring Robert Taylor, it was the last Jean Harlow movie to hit theaters […]
Personal Property (1937): Van Dyke’s Romantic Comedy, Starring Jean Harlow and Robert Taylor (Wedding Movie)
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Oscar Directors: Oldest Nominees
October 4, 2020 by
At 79 years and 184 days, John Huston (born August 5, 1906) is the oldest nominee, for Prizzi’s Honor 1985, when nominees were announced on February 5, 1986.. He held the record for 34 years (1986–present).
Young Americans (1969): Best Docu Winner Rescinded
September 6, 2020 by
Young Americans, produced by Robert Cohn and Alex Grasshoff, won this award on April 14, 1969. On May 7, 1969, the win and nomination were rescinded since the film had been released prior to the eligibility period. First runner-up Journey into Self was named the winner the following day. Share this:
Oscar 1942: Best Documentary
September 6, 2020 by
In 1942, documentary features and short subjects competed together for Best Documentary. Four special awards were bestowed among the 25 nominees. A preliminary list of 8 films were announced as nominees, but the Documentary Award Committee narrowed the field to five titles included on the final ballot. The films that did not advance were: For […]
Danger Route (1967): Seth Holt’s Spy Thriller, Starring Richard Johnson and Carol Lynley
August 21, 2020 by
Yet another attempt to cash in on the popularity of James Bond movies, Danger Route, the British spy film, directed by Seth Holt, stars Richard Johnson, Carol Lynley, and Diana Dors.
