"It was difficult for them to see each other eye to eye."

 No, it's not that Bob and Janet Gaynor didn't get along, but a rather significant height difference made it difficult to frame them.  Ms. Gaynor was a very petite lady, claiming to be 5' tall.  Mr. Montgomery claimed to be 6'1".  Below, she must be standing on a box, while Bob is leaning toward her.  Kudos to C. S. Bull for both getting them in frame and creating a really nifty photograph.

            Bob and Janet Gaynor in Three Loves Has Nancy (1938) 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving

So, I've got the Thanksgiving meal all planned ... just need to find someone who will prepare it for me!  (Pecan pie ... to die for!)

 

  

Vacation time for the blog ... will return after Thanksgiving, on the 29th.  Kathy has to get busy on her Christmas decorating.  Time just goes by too darn fast these days. 

The Exciting Lives of Stars

 Back awhile, I purchased a small lot of celebrity snapshots which included one of Mr. Montgomery, of course.  Surprisingly, all the shots were of interest.  Like Bing Crosby standing in a parking area doing something with what appears to be a second pipe.  

And Errol Flynn picking up an item of clothing from the tailor shop.  I hope it is a jacket to replace the one that he is wearing ...

And a very young Frank Sinatra smiling.  There must be a pretty young girl off camera that has caught his attention.  

By the way, the signatures are not legit, just there to identify the stars, I assume.  At least I don't believe Errol would misspell his name.  

Thank You Veterans

 Honoring all who served.

Ready on the Set! Bob, Wake Up!

 Have always thought it was rather amazing you could get good performances from movie actors under the very adverse conditions of filming in the early sound days.  All those lights, the heat, a huge camera, sound equipment, a dozen people crammed in a few feet from you ... yukky.

In the photo below, taken on a set of Ever Since Eve (1937), the set looks almost roomy.

A tighter shot on Bob and Marion ... Marion has pencil in hand, ready for action!  

                                                                                                                                                                    

        That's one bored Robert Montgomery.                                                                                                                                                

Joel and Garda Sloane in Twin Beds

 Only in Hollywood....

                   Bob and Roz Russell in Fast and Loose (1939)

Hold 'Em Tight, Lady. He's Worth it!

November 5th is the birthday of one of my favorite leading men, Joel McCrea.  My, but he was a beautiful young man, tall with a great physique, wavy hair, etc., etc., etc.  And by all accounts, a nice guy!  Frances Dee was one lucky lady.   

         Joel McCrea and Marian Marsh in The Sport Parade (1931)**

Recognizing actresses, especially non-MGM ladies, is not my forte.  I'm thinking the lady holding onto Joel might be Priscilla Lane (she's small enough!), but can't identify a movie with the two of them.  Any ideas, anyone?   

**  Thanks to Anonymous for the info. re Marian Marsh.  

Myrna and Bob and Alice

 Alice Brady, who had appeared extensively in early silents and on Broadway, made her first talkie in 1933, When Ladies Meet.  According to Myrna Loy's autobiography, "Myrna Loy:  Being and Becoming", Myrna, Bob and Alice hung out together during the movie, and a great time was had by all.  Myrna said Bob really liked Alice.  I guess we get to imagine exactly what she meant by that!  

                 Bob and Alice Brady in When Ladies Meet (1933)

Alice was born November 2, 1892 in New York City, which is were she died in 1939 of cancer.  She was only 46.  Much, much too young.