Comet Over Hollywood

In 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, that’s difficult. 1939 film: Bridal Suite (1939) Release date: May 26, 1939 Cast: Annabella, Robert…

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Merry Andrew (1958) – Musical #241 Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Director: Michael Kidd Starring: Danny Kaye, Pier Angeli,…

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Sweethearts on Parade (1953) – Musical #844 Studio: Republic Pictures Director: Allan Dwan Starring: Ray Middleton, Lucille…

In 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, that’s difficult. 1939 film: Two Thoroughbreds (1939) Release date: Dec. 8, 1939 Cast: Jimmy Lydon,…

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: I’ll Get By (1950) – Musical #843 Studio: 20th Century Fox Director: Richard Sale Starring: June Haver, William Lundigan,…

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Rhythm in the Clouds (1937) – Musical #842 Studio: Republic Pictures Director: John H. Auer Starring: Patricia Ellis, Warren…

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Happy Go Lucky (1943) – Musical #841 Studio: Paramount Pictures Director: Curtis Bernhardt Starring: Mary Martin, Dick Powell,…

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: San Francisco (1936) – Musical #220 Studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Director W.S. Van Dyke Starring Clark Gable, Jeanette MacDonald,…

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Up in Central Park (1948) – Musical #840 Studio: Universal Studio Director: William A. Seiter Starring: Deanna Durbin, Dick…

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: The Powers Girl (1943) – Musical #839 Studio: United Artists Director: Norman Z. McLeod Starring: George Murphy, Anne Shirley,…

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: I’ve Always Loved You (1946) – Musical #838 Studio: Republic Pictures Director: Frank Borzage Starring: Phillip Dorn,…

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: They Met in Argentina (1941) – Musical #837 Studio: RKO Pictures Director: Leslie Goodwins, Jack Hively Starring: Maureen…

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Let’s Make Music (1940) – Musical #268 Studio: RKO Radio Pictures Director: Leslie Goodwins Starring: Jean Rogers, Elisabeth…

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962) – Musical #824 Studio: Paramount Pictures Director: Norman Taurog Starring: Elvis Presley, Stella…