Speaking of Fan Letters...

Robert Montgomery, juvenile player who has forged ahead and developed a tremendous fan following, with his work in "The Divorcee" and "The Big House," is said to receive toe largest volume of mail at the M-G-M studio. Some of it comes wrapped up on stocks, such as the letter Montgomery is now trying to decipher from Persia.

Still Around, But It's (Finally) Summertime

Summer has finally arrived in this neck of the woods. As a result, blogging will slow down in order detach myself from the computer and enjoy the warmth.

Watch for tidbits here & there, such as this from The Modern Screen, January 1931. You know you want to write a letter...

So Much Better Than Mickey...

Donald Duck. On this date in history back in 1934, he made his film debut in The Wise Little Hen. Congratulations, Donald...you rock!

The Campus Vamp

Here's your "mystery" for the week - which isn't really a mystery, but more of a "Where's Waldo" type search. Carole Lombard stars in this early color short from 1928, but what other favorite actor from this blog (minus Montgomery) appears as well?

Thanks to Maria for forwarding on!

"Put on some weight and get more sex"

And now that I have your attention, Movie Morlocks has a great post from Moira Finnie on Robert Young. Read the article . . . you'll get where today's headline came from.

I just want to give a shout out to everyone for their comments on the Bob birthday & TCM marathon posts. Cliff Aliperti asked if I would have substituted anything for the marathon. I would have added Ride the Pink Horse, Another Language, and the film short Starlit Days at the Lido - I can't get over Bob in 1935 color. I ended up recording (and watching) Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Hide-Out, and The First Hundred Years for the umpteenth time. That's fine, I'm ok with that.

Useless history: On this date in 1954, Dial M For Murder opened at the Paramount Theater in NYC. Are you for good or evil Ray Milland?

And finally, I neglected to post on May 26 for the birthday for another of my favorites: John Dall. And no, I really don't think he looks like Ben Affleck - unless you squint at the right angle for a long, long time.

Memorial Day

A humble Thank You to all who have served.

Memorial Day 1942 (via Shorpy)

Happy Birthday, Bob

William Faversham, one of the old stage evergreens, told Robert Montgomery he should be tending a gas station, anything but acting. Now more people flock to the cinema to see Bob than ever heard of Mr. Faversham or read his old pal, Mr. Shakespeare.

- Photoplay, August 1931

Is Your DVR Warmed Up?

May 21 is Robert Montgomery's birthday and mini marathon on TCM. Don't forget to check out the schedule and record one or two (or three...).

Stop over here once you've watched a few & share your thoughts on what you liked & didn't like!

Happy Birthday, Jimmy

All the best to a soldier...

And an actor...

But Are the Warner Archive DVDs Any Good?

Update: Appears TCM is selling most titles for $17.99. Might be worth doing the math with shipping & tax.

On the edge about buying DVDs from the new Warner Archive (like me)? Check out the Home Theater Forum Warner Archive DVD Review thread for user reviews on titles.

And related, the latest wave of releases from the archive is now available.