Monthly Archives: February 1942
Review: Joseph H. Lewis’ “The Mad Doctor of Market Street,” Starring Lionel Atwill
“Man Made Monster” star Lionel Atwill plays a mad scientist again in “The Mad Doctor of Market Street,” from director Joseph H. Lewis.
“Valley” Beats “Kane;” Fontaine Wins Sister Rivalry; and More Moments From the 14th Academy...
Last night’s Academy Awards ceremony saw “How Green Was My Valley” steal the show from “Citizen Kane,” along with more upsets and surprises.
The 14th Academy Awards Winners
With five wins off of ten nominations, How Green Was My Valley swept the 14th Academy Awards ceremony, as expected, on February 26, 1942.
Review: Michael Curtiz’s “Captains of the Clouds,” Starring James Cagney
James Cagney stars as an especially unlikeable pilot in Michael Curtiz’s patriotic “Captain of the Clouds.”
Review: Arthur Lubin’s “Ride ‘Em Cowboy,” Starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello
In their latest picture at Universal, Abbott and Costello go west for an adventure at a dude ranch.
Review: William A. Wellman’s “Roxie Hart,” Starring Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers charms and dances her way through a murder trial as "Roxie Hart" in Fox’s latest comedy.
Review: Mitchell Leisen’s “The Lady is Willing,” Starring Marlene Dietrich and Fred MacMurray
Working at Columbia instead of Paramount, his usual home, director Mitchell Leisen turns in one of the most underwhelming pictures of his career.
Review: William Beaudine’s “Lucky Ghost,” Starring Mantan Moreland and F.E. Miller
Dixie’s new all-black film is “Lucky Ghost,” starring Mantan Moreland and F.E. Miller as their characters from “Mr. Washington Goes to Town.”
The 14th Annual Academy Award Nominees (and Where to Watch Them)
The Academy has announced the nominees for their annual awards ceremony, to take place this year on February 26.
Podcast Episode 2: “Woman of the Year” (with Joan Kramer and David Heeley)
In The Old Hollywood Times’ second podcast, we talk with Joan Kramer and David Heeley about “Woman of the Year” and Katharine Hepburn.