Turner Classic Movies Brings Holiday Cheer to Movie Fans With Digitally Remastered Gem Remember the Night Nov 20, 2009
1 a.m. - Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, Lucille Bremer and Mary Astor ... Noon - Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, Lucille Bremer and Mary Astor. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wiesel slams tea partiers Nov 7, 2009
" It's a scandal that Walter was underutilized in Hollywood, although she has made her presence felt in TV. In the glory days of the old studio system, roles for her would have been specially written into scripts. With her statuesque height and power of personality, she belongs to the swashbuckling line of Mary Astor and Alexis Smith. Subject: All I ever needed to know I learned from Dynasty While I browsed the shelves at the public library the other day, a pink-jacketed book caught my eye --... (Salon)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
With her statuesque height and power of personality, she belongs to the swashbuckling line of Mary Astor and Alexis Smith. Subject: All I ever needed to know I learned from Dynasty. (Salon)
Books of revelation Oct 8, 2009
Mary Astor lived the glamorous Hollywood life ... Mary Astor lived the glamorous Hollywood life. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
SAG votes to oppose Hollywood hospital closure Jul 29, 2009
Actors such as Mary Astor, Norma Shearer, "Gone With the Wind" Oscar-winner Hattie McDaniel and "Tarzan" star Johnny Weismuller once lived at the home, which opened in 1948. The fund announced in January that it planned to close the home this year to save on overhead costs because the facility was running a $10-million deficit that could eventually bankrupt the fund. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Two box sets reveal racy Hollywood before the Code Mar 26, 2009
It's the first Forbidden Hollywood set to focus on the work of one filmmaker, William "Wild Bill" Wellman: Other Men's Women (1931), about a love triangle between a woman (Mary Astor) and two burly railroad men; The Purchase Price (1932), with Barbara Stanwyck as a mail-order bride; Frisco Jenny (1932), about a San Francisco madam (Ruth Chatterton); Midnight Mary (1933), with Loretta Young as a young woman on trial for murder; Heroes for Sale (1933), a hard-hitting tale of a war veteran (Richard... (USA Today -- Life)
Hospital for the stars shutting down Mar 8, 2009
" Weissmuller died in 1984. Seltzer recalled that actress Mary Astor rode a bicycle around the premises and was aloof. Her only companion was actor House Peters and she insisted on having their own table in the dining room. Seltzer also remembered the story of Chester Conklin, a pioneer comedian who worked with Charlie Chaplin and W.C. Fields: "When he lived at the home, Chester had a hobby of making beautiful jewelry which he advertised. One rich lady in the Midwest bought a lot of them, and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hollywood pulling plug on hospital for its own Mar 7, 2009
" Weissmuller died in 1984.Seltzer recalled that actress Mary Astor rode a bicycle around the premises and was aloof. Her only companion was actor House Peters and she insisted on having their own table in the dining room.Seltzer also remembered the story of Chester Conklin, a pioneer comedian who worked with Charlie Chaplin and W.C. Fields:"When he lived at the home, Chester had a hobby of making beautiful jewelry which he advertised. One rich lady in the Midwest bought a lot of them, and she... (MSNBC -- News)
Greenspring’s Old-Time Radio Celebrity Mar 4, 2009
While the family was appearing on the Don McNeill show, Robert went to California to rehearse with Mary Astor in Male Animal. Virginia had a short break of a few days, so she flew to California to see Robert. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Books: Review: Joseph P. Kennedy Presents Feb 8, 2009
When he turned his green eyeshades toward the actors, Loretta Young got to stay; Mary Astor did not. Wherever he operated, Kennedy delegated authority to a posse of loyalists he had met long ago back East. (International Herald Tribune)
