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CAROLE LOMBARD - My Favorite Actress

Saturday, March 31, 2018

March Madness #31: CAROLE LOMBARD

Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's the final day of MARCH MADNESS! THANK YOU for visiting daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - Here's hoping the personalities showcased here have been entertaining. It's been fun to highlight those renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling!

Day #30 results: HENRY FONDA'S Voters were charmed that darling-lamb-of-a-man, "HOPSY" PIKE ("The Lady Eve") 31 votes of 16 for the low-down-dirty-dawy, FRANK ("Once Upon A Time in the West).

TODAY the spotlight shines on CAROLE LOMBARD - another Hollywood MEGA-Superstar actress, Carole was great as a comic madcap, an ingenue, or a wicked woman.

Which of CAROLE's character types do YOU prefer? Gentle as a LAMB? Or, Bold as a Lion?



Friday, March 30, 2018

March Madness #30 HENRY FONDA

Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's MARCH MADNESS! Visit daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - a personality renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling!

Day #29 results: SUSAN HAYWARD Voters responded enthusiastically yesterday with 53 total votes. Lion-hearted BATHSHEBA won the day 29 votes to 24 for JANE FROMAN, that dear.

TODAY the spotlight shines on HENRY FONDA - another Hollywood MEGA-Superstar actor, and the father of an acting dynasty with his daughter, Jane and son, Peter, who's children are in "the biz", too. Early on Henry was a dashing debonair leading man, and with maturity relished roles that let him show his Lion-hearted side: bravery, strength of character and in some roles, he was a real menace.
Which of HENRY's character types do YOU prefer? Gentle as a LAMB? Or, Bold as a Lion?



Thursday, March 29, 2018

Round 3 (Sweet Sixteen) in the 8th Annual Favorite Classic Movie Actress Tourney now underway

Awwww yeah...Round 3, better known as Sweet Sixteen. 4 actresses in each era have made it to this exciting round where the gloves are now fully off. Polls close on Saturday evening.
































March Madness #29: SUSAN HAYWARD

Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's MARCH MADNESS! Visit daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - a personality renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling!

Day #28 results: KARL MALDEN fans prefer his gentler side. "Mitch" Mitchell ("Streetcar Named Desire") made a clean-sweep 26 - 9 over Archie Lee / "Baby Doll".
TODAY the spotlight shines on SUSAN HAYWARD, one of Hollywoods glamour-girls, who turned out many many movies and wasn't afraid to bring the tough-minded, courageous characters. but could be the epitome of feminine sweetness and charm.

Which of SUSAN's character types do YOU prefer?



Tuesday, March 27, 2018

March Madness #28: KARL MALDEN

Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's MARCH MADNESS! Visit daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - a personality renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling!

Day #27 results: AVA GARDNER Voters clearly love Kitty Collins / "The Killers" over Ava's gentler role of Guinevere / "Knights of the Round Table".

TODAY the spotlight shines on KARL MALDEN ~ Who doesn't remember the man with the nose.. after Jimmy Durante, that is? Karl did many roles, both gentle and tough.

Which of KARL's character types do YOU prefer?





March Madness #27: AVA GARDNER


Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's MARCH MADNESS! Visit daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - a personality renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling!

Day #26 results: FRANK SINATRA Voters responded enthusiastically: that lovable Nathan Detroit won by ONE 21- 20 over Frankie Machine. When I checked late last evening, it was a TIE!


TODAY the spotlight shines on AVA GARDNER ~ Beloved for her sultry good looks, and her solemn, serene gaze, Ava was also full of laughter, jokes and hijinks. Ava could be sweet as a lamb, or tough as a protective lioness.

Which of Ava's character types do YOU prefer?


Sunday, March 25, 2018

March Madness #26: FRANK SINATRA

Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's MARCH MADNESS! Visit daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - a personality renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling!

Day #25 results: ELIZABETH TAYLOR voters enthusiastically voted for Martha! Voters enthusiastically voted for Kay Banks!
TIED! Dead-heat!

TODAY the spotlight shines on FRANK SINATRA. Known for his smooth, heartfelt voice during the “crooner-swooner” era, Frank Sinatra started performing in 1935 as the singer of a four-piece band in Hoboken, New Jersey. Between 1940 and 1943 he recorded 23 top-ten singles and reached the top position of the male-singer polls in Billboard and Downbeat magazines.

Sinatra went on to become a successful movie star, winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for From Here to Eternity (1953).
He was popular as a man’s man (dressed in elegant suits but known for his legendary temper and stubbornness), while singing romantic songs that made women swoon.

Which of Frank's character types do YOU prefer?

March Madness #25: ELIZABETH TAYLOR

Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's MARCH MADNESS! Visit daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - a personality renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling!

Day #24 results: ROBERT MITCHUM Bob Mitchum's milder, gentler STEVE MASON won out 27 to 20 votes over that deranged Harry Powell.

TODAY the spotlight shines on ELIZABETH TAYLOR. Ranking among Hollywood MEGA-superstars, Elizabeth gave the world a lifetime of movies, and fans have loved her roles as a youngster in "National Velvet", a young Bride ("Father of the Bride") and all through her life. She never shied away from roles that required courage, determination or showed "beastly" characters.

Which of Elizabeth's character types do YOU prefer?



Saturday, March 24, 2018

Round 2 (50's era bracket) in The 8th Annual Favorite Classic Movie Actress Tourney now underway

Here we go with round 2 in the 50's era bracket:

















March Madness #24: ROBERT MITCHUM

Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's MARCH MADNESS! Visit daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - a personality renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling!

Day #23 results: OLIVIA de HAVILAND inspires her fans more with her gentle roles than her tough ones. Her Gentle-Lamb won out 27 - 19 over Cousin Miriam, that ol' lioness!

TODAY the spotlight shines on ROBERT MITCHUM. One of the roughest-toughest male actors, Robert "did his own thing" and with his narrow-eyed squint, could give the most BEASTLY glances in film noir and dramas. But he could also be the romantic and was a popular heart-throb
Which of Jack's character types do YOU prefer?

Friday, March 23, 2018

March Madness #23: OLIVIA De HAVILAND

Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's MARCH MADNESS! Visit daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - a personality renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling!

Day #22 results: JACK LEMMON fans had their say, and HOW! Gentle-Lamb PETE SHEPHERD won 31 votes - head n' shoulders over the good-hearted, courageous, determined Jack Godell.

TODAY the spotlight shines on OLIVIA De HAVILAND. Beautiful and talented, Olivia won hearts for being gentle and mild, but also a few roles featuring a tougher Lioness-at-heart.
Which of Olivia's character types do YOU prefer?


Thursday, March 22, 2018

March Madness #22: JACK LEMMON

Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's MARCH MADNESS! Visit daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - a personality renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling!

Day #21 results: JUDY GARLAND fans left no doubt that the darling DOROTHY ("The Wizard of Oz") was the fan favourite. Sorry to "A Star is Born"'s Vicky Lester.


TODAY the spotlight shines on JACK LEMMON. Likely more famed for his comedic roles - who could forget FELIX in "The Odd Couple"? But he could show a tenacious, lion-hearted, fierce side, too. Which of Jack's character types do YOU prefer?



Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Round 2 (1940's era bracket) now underway

Here we go with the most competitive and star studded era in the 8th Annual Favorite Classic Movie Actress Tourney...the 1940's. Polls close on Friday evening!

















March Madness #21: JUDY GARLAND

Welcome to ALL GOOD THINGS! It's MARCH MADNESS! Visit daily to see a classic film Super-Star of the day - a personality renowned for portraying the really, really B.A.D. and also the sweetest-dearest-most darling!

Day #20 results: SIDNEY POITIER fans left no doubt whatsoever that "Lamb-of-God", HOMER SMITH (in "Lilies of the Field") wiped out the competition, the lion-hearted, Noah Cullen ("The Defiant Ones").

TODAY the spotlight shines on JUDY GARLAND. Famous for her song-'n-dance skills, she was also a powerful actress and easily one of America's Sweethearts. Which of Judy's character types do YOU prefer?
LAMB: Sweet & soulful? OR ruffer-tuffer LION-hearted?

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

March Madness #20: SIDNEY POITIER


Welcome to Day #20 of MARCH MADNESS!
Every day in March, ALL GOOD THINGS will highlight a Classic film Super-star, you know, the type renowned for really, really B.A.D. to sweetest-dearest-most darling!

TODAY the spotlight shines on SIDNEY POITIER. Here is an actor who bared his soul in his characters, and even when he was being lion-hearted, at heart, there was a gentle soul.
Which do you prefer: LION: rough n' tuff! or LAMB: Sweet & soulful?



Sunday, March 18, 2018

March Madness #19 VIVIEN LEIGH


Welcome to Day #19 of MARCH MADNESS!
Every day in March, ALL GOOD THINGS will highlight a Classic film Super-star, you know, the type renowned for really, really B.A.D. to sweetest-dearest-most darling!

DAY #18 results: FRED MacMURRAY seems to be equally loved whether playing tender or tough and it seems that his rougher-tougher WALTER NEFF won out by one vote.

TODAY the spotlight shines on VIVIEN LEIGH. Ethereal beauty, Vivien was beloved by her fans for her genteel Lamb-y characters, and equally for her LIONESS roles!
Which do you prefer: LION: rough n' tuff! or LAMB: Sweet & soulful?

Round 2 (30's era) in the 8th Annual Favorite Classic Movie Actress Tourney now underway

Here we go with round 2 (1930's era) in the 2018 Favorite Classic Movie Actress Tourney
















March Madness #18 FRED MacMURRAY


Welcome to Day 18 of MARCH MADNESS!
Every day in March, ALL GOOD THINGS will highlight a Classic film Super-star, you know, the type renowned for really, really B.A.D. to sweetest-dearest-most darling!
DAY #18 Results: GENE TIERNEY - no contest for Day 17, the crowds loves LUCY MUIR over that mean, ol LIONESS, Ellen Berent Harland, "Leave Her To Heaven".

TODAY the spotlight shines on FRED MacMURRAY. Dainty and beautiful, Gene was beloved by her fans for her genteel Lamb-y characters, and equally for her LIONESS roles!
Which do you prefer: LION: rough n' tuff! or LAMB: Sweet & soulful?


Saturday, March 17, 2018

March Madness #17: GENE TIERNEY

Welcome to Day 17 of MARCH MADNESS!
Every day in March, ALL GOOD THINGS will highlight a Classic film Super-star, you know, the type renowned for really, really B.A.D. to sweetest-dearest-most darling!
DAY #16 Results: GLENN FORD - no contest for Day 17, the crowds love Beastly-beast JOHNNY FARRELL /"Gilda" 21 over 10 for Elliott Nash /"The Gazebo"


TODAY the spotlight shines on GENE TIERNEY. Dainty and beautiful, Gene was beloved by her fans for her genteel Lamb-y characters, and equally for her LIONESS roles!
Which do you prefer: LION: rough n' tuff! or LAMB: Sweet & soulful?

Friday, March 16, 2018

March Mardness #16 GLENN FORD

Welcome to Day 16 of MARCH MADNESS!
Every day in March, ALL GOOD THINGS will highlight a Classic film Super-star, you know, the type renowned for really, really B.A.D. to sweetest-dearest-most darling!

DAY #15 Results: RITA HAYWORTH - Almost a tie! One vote gave the win to GILDA, and only 1 point behind was the lovely Maria /"You Were Never Lovelier" 34 - 33 votes!

TODAY the spotlight shines on GLENN FORD. Another actor who "had the chops" to play gentle romantic leads but could become downright "beastly" in tougher roles.
Which do you prefer: LION: rough n' tuff! or LAMB: Sweet & soulful?

Thursday, March 15, 2018

March Madness #15 RITA HAYWORTH

Welcome to Day 15 of MARCH MADNESS!
Every day in March, ALL GOOD THINGS will highlight a Classic film Super-star, you know, the type renowned for really, really B.A.D. to sweetest-dearest-most darling!

DAY #14 Results: SPENCER TRACY - no contest for Day 14, the crowds love Father Flanagan "Boys Town" way more than that scary Dr. Jekyll.

TODAY the spotlight shines on RITA HAYWORTH. This Hollywood beauty was a triple threat: could sing, dance and act! Beloved for dear-sweet-lamby-pie roles AND for her bad-bad-BAD girls! Which do you prefer: LION: rough n' tuff! or LAMB: Sweet & soulful?

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Round 1 (60's era brackets) now underway

Here we go with round 1 in the 60's era brackets. Polls close on Friday evening.

GREER GARSON BRACKET


NATALIE WOOD BRACKET































March Madness #14 SPENCER TRACY

Welcome to Day 14 of MARCH MADNESS!
Every day in March, ALL GOOD THINGS will highlight a Super-Star. The type of Star renowned for many types of roles: really, really B.A.D. to sweetest-dearest-most darling!

DAY #13 Results: LANA TURNER seems to delight in either her sweet-lamb roles or her lion-hearted characters, too. Dear-heart, Lora Meredith (Imitation of Life") inched ahead 33 votes to 32 over bad-girl, CORA SMITH ("The Postman Always Rings Twice").
TODAY the spotlight shines on SPENCER TRACY.
A super-star that was both a "lovable Joe" or a truly demented mad-man.
Which do you prefer: LION: rough n' tuff! or LAMB: Sweet & soulful?

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

March Madness #13: LANA TURNER

Welcome to Day 13 of MARCH MADNESS!
Every day one Super-star will be featured - a star of many types of roles, from really, really B.A.D. to the sweetest-dearest-most darling!
DAY #12 Results: BURT LANCASTER 19-19 votes. Lamb and Lion TIED equally! (No surprise, since Burt could do it all - and so well!)
TODAY the spotlight shines on LANA TURNER. She was idolized for both her beauty and her talent in roles both soft and hard-as-nails.
Which do you prefer: LION: rough n' tuff! or LAMB: Sweet & soulful?

Monday, March 12, 2018

March Madness #12: BURT LANCASTER

Welcome to Day 11 of MARCH MADNESS!
Every day one Super-star will be featured - a star of many types of roles, from really, really B.A.D. to the sweetest-dearest-most darling!
DAY #10 Results: DEBBIE REYNOLD's sweet and dear KATHY SELDON is "Singin' in the Rain" for her win over Peggy Brown in "The Rat Race", 43 - 19 votes.
TODAY the spotlight shines on BURT LANCASTER's. "He-man" Burt was a an actor, with many character roles, all of them memorable that had female hearts a-flutter, and the respect of most every man and boy!
Which do you prefer: LION: rough n' tuff! or LAMB: Sweet & soulful?

Sunday, March 11, 2018

March Madness #10: KIRK DOUGLAS

Welcome to Day 10 of MARCH MADNESS!
Every day one Super-star will be featured - a star of many types of roles, from really, really B.A.D. to the sweetest-dearest-most darling!


DAY 9 Results: JOAN CRAWFORD's match went decidedly to her LION role of Louise Howell in "Possessed" 27 to 13 over her meeker role as Blanche Hudson in "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane"


TODAY the spotlight shines on KIRK DOUGLAS. Famous for tough roles, Kirk was also a "lover".
Which do you prefer: LION: rough n' tuff! or LAMB: Sweet & soulful?

March Madness #11: DEBBIE REYNOLDS

Welcome to Day 11 of MARCH MADNESS!
Every day one Super-star will be featured - a star of many types of roles, from really, really B.A.D. to the sweetest-dearest-most darling!
DAY #10 Results: KIRK DOUGLAS's milder side won the day over that lion-hearted warrior, Spartacus, 29 - 24 votes.
TODAY the spotlight shines on DEBBIE REYNOLDS. America's darling, Debbie was a "triple threat", an actress, a singer and a dancer, who could be tough or tender.
Which do you prefer: LION: rough n' tuff! or LAMB: Sweet & soulful?

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