#precode movies

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Here are 10 things you should know about Cary Grant, born 120 years ago today. For many, he’s the ultimate Hollywood leading man, and who are we to argue?

[scenephile]

Be so swell that you'll make me hate you.

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On October 6, 1934, The Black Cat debuted in Australia.

Here's some new Boris Karloff art!

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Doctor X (1932)

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Facial studies for Mae West and Greta Garbo

[we-dersuuzala-things]

Barbara Stanwyck sexy movie star in 1922 before fame, Ziegfeld Follies

[justbusterkeaton]

When asked whether Buster in real life resembled the “sweet and innocent” characters he played, Anita Page replied, “Yes, for the most part. I mean…he was always very sweet to me. I don’t know how innocent he was, but very nice…always.”

[friendlessghoul]

The General (1926)

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The Black Cat, 1934

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The Mind Reader (1933)  

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Director: Roy Del Ruth

Cinematographer: Sol Polito

Performers: Allen Jenkins, Warren William, Clarence Muse, Constance Cummings & Mayo Methot

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Here are 10 things you should know about Edward G. Robinson, born 130 years ago today. He was a much more versatile actor than he is perhaps given credit for today.

[juniper-girl]

Merrily We Go to Hell (Dorothy Arzner, 1932)

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On December 3, 1927 London After Midnight debuted in the United States.

[mishflora]

Supernatural (1933)

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GRAND HOTEL (1932)

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La Crawford

Wallace Berry tugging on Joan Crawford's garter in Grand Hotel, 1932.