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I never know exactly how to start posts that result from another blogger’s appreciation of whatever might be presented on Once Upon a Screen. It never fails to blow me away and certainly never gets old. Today is no exception and I am as thrilled…

Versatile Blogger

April 10, 2013
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AAAAFEAT

“Doo-dloo-doo-doo-doo Doo-dloo-doo-doo-doo-doo Doo-dloo-doo-doo-doo-doo Doo-dloo-doo-doo-doo-doo… I’m singing in the rain Just singing in the rain What a glorious feelin’ I’m happy again…” I spent the entire night “Doo-dloo-doo ing.”  It’s not a complaint, mind you, it’s pure joy as I am one of the lucky who…

Still SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

July 13, 2012
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An-American-In-Paris FEAT

In 1924, MGM was formed by a merger of Louis B. Mayer’s Metro Pictures Company with the Goldwyn Pictures Corporation. Under Mayer’s influence, MGM productions were characterized by elaborate sets, gorgeous costuming and pretty girls. Such pictures as Ben-Hur, Grand Hotel and The Good Earth…

To Louis B. Mayer, That’s Entertainment!

July 12, 2012
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ON FEAT

Following is one of my earliest classic movie memories as I shared it on The Cinementals site, a random post on June 5.  It’s on a movie that means the world to me, that was a revelation and one, which I thought was my little secret, Stanley…

Memories ON THE TOWN

July 7, 2012
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