Movie News - February 14, 1948

Deadwood Dick film found in a dustbin. Unfortunately, matinée goers did not see the film because it was so badly damaged. Furthermore, the copy found was the only one in Britain.

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Jean Gabin and Ida Lupino in “Moontide” (1942)

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Norman Lear (1922-2023) will make a posthumous cameo in the animated GOOD TIMES reboot — expected to premiere this summer on Netflix.

https://deadline.com/2023/12/norman-lear-cameo-netflix-good-times-animated-series-1235655123/ #NormanLear #GoodTimes

The Golden Age of Hollywood

In April 1933, in response to wage cuts imposed by the major studios, writers founded the Screen Writers Guild. Initially, 173 members paid $100 each. Studio boss Darryl Zanuck’s response spoke for the establishment: “If those guys set up a picket line and try to shut down my studio, I’ll mount a machine gun on the roof and mow them down.”

War was looming in Europe, and Hollywood as well.

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On this day in 1948

“Call Northside 777, newly released in Britain, has excited London picturegoers and critics who have hailed it as Hollywood’s greatest effort this year.”

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Jean Gabin and Ida Lupino in “Moontide” (1942)

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Do you remember the Chocodile? Today on the Retroist I take a look at the history of this delicious snack cake from its initial release to its "stealth re-release" this year and everything in between.

https://www.retroist.com/p/the-chocodile