Much celebrated in her day, Norma Shearer's name is now met by many with derision — including, once upon a time, by the sock monkey w...

August 1, 1930-to-July 31, 1931, was one of those movie years where the list of the Academy's nominees and winners would give you a ...

If you're reading this blog, I assume you know the sophisticated comedy classic, The Philadelphia Story . Designed as a comeback vehicl...

A great year in film history that needs no introduction—which is a good thing because I haven't written one. PICTURE (Drama) winner: Go...

Be sure to look for a Joan Blondell double feature on Turner Classic Movies early Thursday, June 9, 2011, with Night Nurse at 6 a.m. EDT, f...