Thanks, TCM

I almost forgot to note: TCM's April Star of the Month, for a second time, will be Robert Taylor. I guess repeats aren't all that bad. Be prepared to burn out your DVR each Tuesday in April - they're digging out over 60 films.

Which leads me to this comment, which reminded me of Taylor: Party Girl. Quite possibly one of the most annoying films I've watched 30 minutes of in a while. Just me? Probably. Watch it again sometime? Yup, I'm like that.

h/t: Laura, Thrilling Days of Yesteryear

Home is the Sailor

After four years of combat service in South Pacific and European war zones, Lieutenant Commander Robert Montgomery has been placed on the Navy’s inactive duty list and is resuming his screen career. First day he doffed his uniform for civilian clothes, Montgomery visited Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He spent the afternoon at his home renewing friendships, conferring with department heads, and preparing for his starring role in “They Were Expendable”, a picturization of W.L. White’s best seller.

In his dressing room, Montgomery catches up on some vital personal correspondence. Two weeks after his return to films, Navy awarded the actor the bronze star for meritorious service during combat duty.

At The Stork Club

The "autograph hound" comment is priceless...

THE LIEUTENANT STEPS OUT: Robert Montgomery, now a naval lieutenant in the Morale Division, is a New York night time visitor at the Stork Club, where he relaxed in light chatter with Tallulah Bankhead. Montgomery, who has learned that his naval uniform does not scare away autograph hounds, was one of the first top-notch movie stars to engage in World War II. He drove an ambulance during the Battle of France, and since then, has given up his career in favor of the American war effort. He is stationed in Washington, D.C.

Thanks to Renee for the photo.

Merry Christmas!

With wishes that your holiday is joyous!

Lady In the Lake

Film Noir of the Week has a good writeup on Lady In the Lake up this week.

It is a Christmas movie after all . . . sorta.