Happy Valentines 2014

Whether you are someone who celebrates Valentines or not, we could all use a little Betty Grable inn our lives right? Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

Happy Halloween 2011

Well today is October 31st, and we all know what that means! It's Halloween! I know this holiday has many meanings, but to me it is a time to see fun costumes and watch scary movies. The spiritual side and what not doesn't interest me one bit.

So along with Betty Grable, Judy Garland, and Joan Crawford... Blame Mame wishes everyone a Happy Halloween!

Judy is frightened by the witches brew!

Joan loves the festivities!

Betty is surprised by the scary stories!

Film | 10 Things To Learn From How To Marry A Millionaire

The other night I sat down to watch 1948's The Red Shoes [I now know it is on Instant Play] only to find Netflix sent me another damaged disc. I sat there for a few minutes starring in disbelief and then decided to watch another film. Oddly, the first film to come to mind was 1953's How To Marry a Millionaire starring Betty Grable, Marilyn Monroe and Lauren Bacall. Maybe not that odd, but a random thought because I hadn't seen it in quite a few years.

After watching the film over two days, I decided to not do one of my typical film reviews. I recently seen reviews for this film on other blogs, so what could I say that hasn't been said recently. And so here we have my post for this film... 10 Things To Learn From How To Marry A Millionaire. A few months ago, I did a similar post for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes that you can see here. It truly is pure coincidence that they are both pictures starring Monroe.

If you have seen this film before, you may have caught up on these clever ladies' ideas on 'how to marry a millionaire.' If you haven't seen the film and want a few pointers on capturing your own 'bear' and other thoughts on life from Loco, Pola, and Schatze... keep reading.

► Most women use more brains picking a horse in the third at Belmont than they do picking a husband.

► Gentlemen callers have got to wear a necktie!

► There is no such person as Mr Cadillac

► Gentlemen you meet on the cold cuts may not be as attractive as the one you meet in the mink department at Bergdorf's.

► When ordering things not under $5 a portion, ask the waiter to bring the leftovers home 'for the dog.'

► You are likely NOT to marry a millionaire in a walk-up on Amsterdamn Avenue.

► Nobody's mother lives in Atlantic City on Saturday.

► Men aren't attentive to girls who wear glasses.

► Wealthy men are never old.

► If you don't marry him, you haven't caught him, he's caught you.

Bonus Lesson
► The word 'creamy' can be used to describe things that are pleasant. [ie. 'I saw a picture in Harper's Bazaar of a mountain shack. It was creamy.']

There it is... if you follow these rules you will be as likely as the films leading ladies at finding yourself a millionaire. This picture is so fun to watch. You get beautiful Travilla gowns, gorgeous Technicolor, and breathtaking Cinemascope [this was the first film made using this filming process]. Another thing to remember while watching this film is that it was one of the great Betty Grable's last films. She retired from motion pictures shortly after.

Actors | Stars To Watch

I was sitting on my recliner the other day looking at videos on YouTube of some of my favorite classic stars, when it struck me that I haven't seen many films of the stars I consider 'favorites.' As I thought about it more, two of the video clips ['Shimmy Like My Sister Kate" and "Too Darn Hot"] I look at often are from films I have never seen!

I decided to make a list of stars who's films I would like to become more accustom. That is what this post is all about. The star's, the films I have seen, and the films I want to see most. 

I also added a few stars who's films I have never seen. These are stars I see in post around the blog-o-sphere and run across their films at the stores often. Stars that others have created blogs/websites dedicated to, but I have yet to enjoy myself.

These are the stars that are at the top of my list of filmographies to explore...

ANN MILLER

I've seen On The Town & Easter Parade

I would like to see Kiss Me Kate

Everytime Ann comes on the screen, tap dancing with a smile that goes from cheek to cheek, I can't help but want to see more. The way she effortlessly moves and the way she looks into the camera really makes you feel like she is looking right at you, wanting you to have just as much fun as she is having on screen.

Cyd Charisse

I've seen The Band Wagon & East Side, West Side

I would like to see Silk Stockings, Party Girl, & Brigadoon

This is another star who captivates me with their dancing whenever I seen them on screen. The 'Girl Hunt' number in The Band Wagon is in my top three classic film scenes of all time. The way she dances is just elegant. I have watched some of her other dance scenes on the internet and I am definitely want to see more.

Betty Grable

I've Seen How To Marry A Millionaire

I would like to see Pin-Up Girl & How To Be Very Very Popular

The scene from Wabash Ave where Grable sings 'Shimmy Like My Sister Kate' is another of my favorite videos to watch over and over, but I have never seen that film. Betty Grable was known for having the best gams in the business and from what I have heard a beautiful voice... what more could you ask for?