Hattie McDaniel: Black Ambition, White Hollywood Hattie McDaniel is best known for her performance as Mammy, the sassy foil to Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind. Though the role called for yet another wide‚Äìgrinned, subservient black domestic, McDaniel transformed her character into one who was loyal yet subversive, devoted yet bossy. Her powerful performance [...]
Butterfly McQueen Remembered
Butterfly McQueen Remembered Butterfly added some great moments to GONE WITH THE WIND. But she came to view her role in the great film as somewhat demeaning. We don’t have anything wonderful on Butterfly McQueen, but check out our GONE WITH THE WIND one sheet. From her memorable role in Gone With the Wind to [...]
Olivia DeHavilland
Olivia DeHavilland didn’t always play the sweet Melanie Wilkes types! In THE SNAKE PIT she’s checked in to an insane asylum. The Snake Pit Virginia Cunningham (de havilland) appeared to have had an idyllic life – a nice home, a loving husband and prospects for a sriting career. But, something just wasn’t right. Confusion, doubts [...]
Kazan on Directing (Vintage)
Was Elia Kazan’s career overshadowed by his appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee? We should never forget what a great director he really was. Kazan on Directing (Vintage) Elia Kazan was the twentieth century’s most celebrated director of both stage and screen, and this monumental, revelatory book shows us the master at work. Kazan’s [...]
Burt Lancaster: An American Life
This book was a great read, especially for those fans of Burt . He was a true American icon, who worked hard to go beyond his stereotype as Mr. Muscles and Teeth. Burt Lancaster: An American Life First time in paperback: The landmark biography of one of Hollywood’s last bigger-than-life stars. Now in paperback, here [...]