Pre-code Hollywood Movies: The drama, the glamour, the acting!

The Women (1939)

My favorite movie from 1939 is the movie "The Women"!  It was directed by the great George Cukor.  The one liners in this movie are still hilarious to this day!  Don't even bother with the remake made because it is awful.  This movie stars only women - no men in the movie - but the movie is all about men!  It always makes me laugh to see this movie.  Joan Crawford took the role of Kristen Allen, and did a good job playing a villain!  She really revamped her slumping career by taking this role.  Here is a video with a few of the great lines from the movie, which was made after the success of the play on Broadway.

Cute 1930's Song

It has been quite a while since I have posted but my love for the 1920's, 30's, and 40's has not changed!  I came across this cute little musical number starring the adorable Janet Gaynor who was a very famous actress who made her start in silent films and made a great transition to talkies.  She actually was the first to ever receive an Oscar for Best Actress in 1927. 

Gaynor was also married to the fabulous designer Adrian (see blog post on Adrian)! 

This little song gives me hope to keep holding on with courage that someday I will meet somebody from somewhere for me.  :)