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New book! 50 movies to start your discovery of Old Hollywood

50 years ago in movies: ‘Godfather’ reigns supreme

“The Godfather” is now regarded by many as one of the greatest movies ever. When it was released in 1972, it was also a big box office hit in addition to critical darling.

Fay Wray of 'King Kong' born on this day

Early “scream queen” Fay Wray was born on this day, September 15, in 1907.  She is best remembered for her character Ann Darrow in 1933’s “King Kong” and her roles in horror films.

'Cleopatra': Seconds of lost history

Watch the only seconds of footage that survive from 1917’s “Cleopatra.”

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ actress dies at 97

The actress who played George Bailey’s sister-in-law in the classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” died August 18, 2022. 

eBook release: 'Movie Posters from Silent Films'

NOW AVAILABLE!  Movie Posters from Silent Films: Pictorial highlights from early cinema and the silent movie era