All Mary, All the Time
We’re so excited we can hardly sit still.
Our friend Dorian Tenore-Bartilucci (she of the fab blog Tales of the Easily Distracted) has asked us to co-host The Mary Astor Blogathon May 3-10, 2013.
This is a VERY big deal because this year marks Ms. Astor’s 107 birthday, and we’re celebrating with a Blogathon and cake.
You say you’re not a classic film blogger, but still a fan of Ms. Astor’s work? No problem! Come and join us anyway!
We’ll welcome more than one blog on any of Ms. Astor’s films. So if we receive five requests to do The Maltese Falcon, for instance, we’ll accept ’em all. After all, no two people see the same movie in the same way, n’est-ce pas?
Please let us know what movie you’d like to review and which day you’d prefer. Just post your choice in the comment section below, or send yours truly an email at rakerr2(at)telus(dot)net, or email Dorian at dorianb(at)ptd(dot)net. Be sure to take a copy of the banner at the top of this post to add to your website. We’ll be posting regular updates to keep you in the loop.
We hope you can join us! And, if you’d rather not write a blog post, we’ll hope you’ll still have some cake in Ms. Astor’s honour.
Participants:
While we won’t keep people from doing the same films, we will let everyone know what films have been taken so you can keep track. For those of you who need a crib sheet on the fabulous Ms. Astor’s work, here’s a link to her IMDB page.
The Mary Astor Blogathon, May 3-10, 2013
Happily blogging about old movies and using the royal "We".
Silver Screenings 
Well, it’s like a moth to a flame – me with a blogathon, that is. I’m addicted. And if they’re hosted by two fabulouses (if that’s not a word it should be), then that much better. I’m there – and, if it’s alright, I will choose Ms. Astor and The Maltese Falcon. I’m in the mood to write about a bird. The “actual” bird, not Ms. Astor I was referring to.
Um…OK. So that’s it, R.A. Let me know if all’s squared away. 😀
Aurora
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Sounds great, Aurora. Really looking forward to seeing your review of “The Maltese Falcon”!
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Whoo-hoo! Hey, R.A., Co-hostess Dor here! You’ve done a swell job with your intro for your classy post for our Mary Astor Blogathon! We’re cooking with gas, pal! 😀
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I hear that 107 is the new 50! Well, I think that you know I am a classic film writer in one of my other guises; naturally I would love to play, er, participate. I would love to do either “Midnight” or “Red Dust.” I cannot decide, so feel free to tell me! Other than a “no” to the 3rd, I have no preference as to the day. This will be fun!
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Oh – I’m so happy to hear that you’re thinking of participating! I was hoping you would. Either one sounds great – we can decide which one later. Thanks for joining us!
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I am pumped to participate; it sounds like a blast. I will pen it on my calendar, for sure. “Midnight” is one of my fave comedies, but “Red Dust” is so…potent. Thanks for having me.
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What is my deadline? I’m making my April work schedule and would love to pen in my date ASAP. Thanks!
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Would you be OK for either April 9 or 10?
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Haha, sorry. Of course I meant May, and I certainly hope you did, too. Either the 9th or 10th is fine!
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Why don’t we make it the 10th – we can end the blogathon with a bang! 🙂
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Aw, thank you! The 10th it is then.
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Hi! Just checking to see if you’re still on for the Mary Astor blogathon tomorrow…?
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Oh, yes indeed! I just got in from watching “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” on the big screen, so I am in old movie mode. I need to put a few finishing touches on it and it will be good to go.
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It is up!
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Count me in! Let’s put me down for “Across the Pacific” and I’ll do any day you would like.
Now where do I pick up my cake!
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Hooray! So glad you’re in! “Across the Pacific” is a terrific choice – can’t wait to read your post.
Ah, the cake. That is something we’re working on…
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I for one am thrilled to see the love for ACROSS THE PACIFIC, since it’s one of my favorites AND it was one of the inspirations for The Mary Astor Blogathon! BRAVA! Oh, and I’ll make my cake chocolate and gluten-free! (Got a great recipe; you’d never know it was gluten-free cake! But I digress…. :-D)
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I was just reading about the blogathon you are planning, I’d love to join in. I would love to do Dodsworth. Looking at my calendar, May 6th would probably be the best. I’m so excited, this is gonna be so much fun!
Jenna
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Yay! Thanks for your participation, Jenna. We`re really looking forward to reading your post on Dodsworth. Great choice!
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Ooh wee! Count me in! Put me down for Behind Office Doors, won’t you? (Cake?)
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Yay! “Behind Office Doors” it is.
As for cake…well, that is proving a bit difficult. But we’re working on it.
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Karen, I speak for R.A. and myself when I say YAY! So glad you’re joining our Mary Astor Blogathon! I’ve heard of BEHIND OFFICE DOORS, but I’ve never seen it, so I’m looking forward to your post!
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Between you and me, Dor, I’ve never seen it, either! I wanted to do Red Dust, but I was too busy watching The Bachelor finale (don’t tell anybody!) and missed my chance to grab it! I’ve had it my collection for a while, though, so this is giving me a perfect excuse to bump it up to the top of my must-see list. : )
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I see on Dorian’s page that you are signed up to do that one; put me down for Other Men’s Women instead, please.
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You’ve got it! 🙂 We’re really looking forward to reading your post.
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Well, ladies, I must confess I have yet to see OTHER MEN’S WOMEN (or BEHING OFFICE DOORS or even RED DUST, for that matter; that’s the only drawback to having a life! ;-D But it’ll be worth it to catch up with all these Mary Astor goodies! Hooray for great friends and great Blogathons!
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Please forgive me for not having visited your blog before. Due to my lack of observation skills, when I have visited your Blogger profile page after receiving lovely comments from you, I had only noticed that no blog was listed. Instead of noticing that there was a link to a webpage, I made the assumption that you didn’t have a blog. I’m sorry for not having made your acquaintance before.
I don’t know all that much about Mary Astor, so reading the blogathon entries will be a nice way of getting to know her a bit. That’s what is so great about showcasing some of the “lesser-knowns” in blogathons.
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Hi Patti, thanks for dropping by! No need to apologize – I’m glad to see you here. 🙂 Are you thinking of entering the Mary Astor Blogathon? No pressure if you’re not.
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Hi, Ruth!
I’ll be doing a bio on Mary for the event. : )
Thanks,
Page
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Yay! Page, I’m so glad you’ll be participating. Can’t wait to read your post.
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Dor here, and I second that “Yay!,” Page! We’re looking forward to your bio of our gal Mary! I trust you’ll have lots of cool pictures a la MY LOVE OF OLD HOLLYWOOD?
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Reblogged this on The Movies, Silently and commented:
Can’t wait!
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Hey, everyone, Dor here: your excitement is getting me excited! One more month until our Mary Astor Blogathon! Thanks for being part of our Blogathon – and that’s no April Fool’s Day gag! 🙂
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I write a twice-weekly blog for our local newspaper, my Friday posts are always about Classic films, urging readers to seek them out for viewings. I’d love to be a part of your blogathon to Mary Astor and will write about The Hurricane.
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We would be delighted to have you! Please let us know what day works best for you.
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Friday, May 10th works the best.
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You got it! We’re really looking forward to seeing your review!
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Ruth, I left a comment ages ago over at Dorian’s page saying I would do ‘Romance of the Underworld’, and she replied to say that was fine but I noticed today that I’m not on the list for the blogathon on either of your pages – I tried to post a reminder at her site that I had volunteered for that film but my new comment didn’t appear, though it may just be waiting for approval! Just posting here too to be on the safe side – could one of you add me to the list please? Thanks so much, and thanks for organising the blogathon!
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Hi Judy, thanks so much for contacting us. I am going through the list now and am contacting each participant individually re: movie title & date.
Which day would you prefer to post your entry?
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Thanks so much for the quick reply, Ruth! Any day you prefer would be fine – whichever one you have the least entries?
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Can we put you down for May 7?
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Ruth, Judy, thanks for the heads-up about ROMANCE OF THE UNDERWORLD. I remember on the spreadsheet that it seemed like there were two different Mary Astor films in the same space. Now I have it as ROMANCE OF THE UNDERWORLD. Sorry for any confusion!
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That would be fine! Thanks very much.
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PS, I’ve now left Dorian a message saying not to worry about my previous message! Thanks again.
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Whew! 🙂 By the way, everyone, as of this writing, I have 29 bloggers on our list so far (Alyssa LM is unwell and unable participate, alas). Have we missed anyone yet? Please let us know; thanks!
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Hey, I’ll have my Upperworld review up on the 10th. Thanks! 🙂
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Sounds great, Danny. Thanks!
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I could post any weekday. Just let me know when you would like to. I tried to e-mail you but it kept bouncing back. So I thought I would let you know this way. Thanks.
Kevin
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Hey, Kevin, Dorian here: Ruth and I are fine with any date between May 3rd and May 10th, unless you have your heart on a particular date. If you have any trouble with leaving replies (these things get ornery sometimes), you can also e-mail me at doriantb@ptd.net
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Thanks, Kevin. We don’t have many entries on May 8. Would that day work for you?
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May 8 it is, for “The Prisoner of Zenda.” Thank you so much.
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Hi there, so sorry your reply on my blog got lost in the bloggosphere for a while. I have manged to get a copy of Red Dust, so that would be fine if I am not to late. Would Wed 8 May be ok (or is that Tuesday for you)?
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Sounds great, Deborah! I have you confirmed and will be updating this page sometime this weekend.
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Hello! My review of Oh, Doctor! is ready to launch on 5/7 as promised. I also found information on one of Astor’s very first leading lady roles (she was all of 15) called “The Beggar Maid” so I will be posting an article on that as well, complete with vintage clippings praising her performance.
This is fun! So glad you and Dorian are doing this Blogathon
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Ruth, Gwen, Dor here: I’ve included OH, DOCTOR and THE BEGGAR MAID on our trusty spreadsheet for May 7th. I for one am looking forward to everyone’s Mary Mania! 🙂
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Sounds great! I’m looking forward to the vintage clippings AND “The Beggar Maid”. These are terrific bonus features for the blogathon!
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Hi, Dorian — Just checking in to see when my “The Lost Squadron” posting is scheduled. Thanks!
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David, you have your pick of dates for THE LOST SQUADRON! Please let Ruth and I know which date you prefer. Thanks so much; we’re looking forward to having you and THE MAN ON THE FLYING TRAPEZE in the Mary Astor Blogathon!
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Cool! I’ll jump in on May 4. Thanks!
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You’re most welcome! We’re looking forward to your post on May 4th!
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Ruth and Dorian, would you mind if I made a late switch to ‘And So They Were Married’? I see Le has now decided for ‘Romance of the Underworld’ so that one is covered anyway, and I’m struggling to think of much to say about it. I’d still write my posting up for the same day!
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Hey, Judy, switching your blog post to AND SO THEY WERE MARRIED would be fine with me as long as it’s fine with Ruth! Just let us know what date you’d refer. Thanks for being flexible with the schedule! 🙂
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Hi Judy! Yes, we’ll change your movie to “And So They Were Married” on May 7. Looking forward to it!
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Thanks for making the change for me, Dorian and Ruth! I’ll get writing – and look forward to reading all the other contributions. 🙂
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Hi there!
This is a fabulous idea. Mary Astor was such a fascinating lady. I hope that it’s not too late to join in the blogathon.
If you’re still open to submissions, I would like to publish mine on May 10 and write about either BEAU BRUMMEL or THE LITTLE GIANT. In any case, I look forward to following this celebration of the splendid Ms. Astor!
Best,
ND
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Hello Nitrate Diva, and yes, I think we can squeeze you in on the 10th. I will double-check with Dorian, my partner in crime, but I’m sure she’d be thrilled to have you join us.
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Nitrate Diva, I’m delighted to meet you, and of course Ruth and I would be delighted to have you blogging about either BEAU BRUMMEL or THE LITTLE GIANT on May 10th for our Mary Astor Blogathon! Just let us know which film you decide on. We’re looking forward to your post; thanks for joining our Blogathon fun!
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I’m afraid I’m of the opinion that Mary Astor’s finest hour was as the femme fatale Brigid Shaughnessy in the immortal THE MALTESE FALCON.
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She was fabulous in that film, wasn’t she? I can’t imagine anyone else in that role.
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Hello All, I have posted my blog on Red Dust (1932). Feel free to drop by to
my blog Seahorses and Pearls at http://debyclark.blogspot.com.au/
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