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We adore old movies.

Old movies are good for you, like chocolate éclairs or a trip to the spa. You should never let a week go by without enjoying at least one of these.

Our purpose with this blog is to sell you on these older films, to show you why they’re so entertaining. We’re not offering an in-depth analysis of these films and their effect on society. We’re just in it for the fun.

We hope you’ll come to love these old movies as much as we do.

Follow us on Twitter: @925screenings

Bonus Trivia: Silver Screenings is the name of a fictional movie-fan magazine featured in the delightful 1922 novel, Merton of the Movies, by Harry Leon Wilson.

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193 Comment on “About”

  1. Susan November 26, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    awesome!!!!!

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  2. Susan November 26, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    ps i love eclairs at the spa

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    1. silverscreenings November 27, 2011 at 2:38 am

      If your spa doesn’t serve eclairs, then it’s time to change spas.

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  3. incidentallearner April 3, 2012 at 4:57 am

    thanks for the follow! I ‘ve had a look through your blog and like it! I’ll follow you form here as well. Thanks again!

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  4. ChgoJohn May 21, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    Thanks for dropping by my little piece of the blogosphere. I like what I’ve seen of your blog so far and I’ve a feeling it’s going to become very popular.

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  5. Sandy June 14, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    I’ve nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award. If you choose to accept it, the rules are listed in my post at http://anotherlovelyday.wordpress.com/beautiful-blogger-award.

    Truth is beauty . . . thanks for sharing and creating beauty in our lives. :o)

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  6. putneyfarm June 22, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Great blog- look forward to reading more…

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    1. silverscreenings June 22, 2012 at 8:25 pm

      Thanks – and Im REALLY looking forward to more of yours! Your food ideas are going to make me look like a hero!

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  8. ModernAlice August 18, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Hey, I really enjoy reading your blog so I nominated you for the Inspiring Blog Award! If you want to participate, you can check out my post here and follow the steps!
    http://modernalice.wordpress.com/2012/08/18/very-inspiring-blogger-award/

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  9. Nick Powell September 7, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    Hey!

    Nick from http://www.cinekatz.com here. Doing some scout work for the LAMB. We’re wanting to make an email newsletter for community features as well as a list we’re making similar to Sight & Sound’s best movies of all time list. Just need an email! Email me at npowe131 at gmail.com

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  11. Sandy December 13, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Ruth, I’ve nominated you for the “Family of Bloggers” Award. To see the nomination, visit http://anotherlovelyday.wordpress.com/2012/12/13/overdue-thank-yous-awards-and-a-little-winnie-the-pooh.

    Thanks so much for your friendship and followship.

    ~ Sandy

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    1. silverscreenings December 14, 2012 at 8:35 am

      Thanks, Sandy! That is very sweet of you!

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  12. Monty Hawes January 1, 2013 at 11:21 am

    I saw your comment on my blog and yes I still have spots left for my be my guest series. Can I put you down for October?

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    1. silverscreenings January 1, 2013 at 11:24 am

      That would be great! Thanks!

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  13. Dennis January 7, 2013 at 10:09 am

    The word “classic” is thrown around much too often these days- such as “American Movie Classics” (AMC, which is now just another mass marketed channel that butchers movies). To me, and many others, “classic” isn’t 70% of the movies shown on AMC. I used to watch FMC (Fox Movie Channel) but even they are starting to go down the same road as AMC.

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    1. silverscreenings January 7, 2013 at 6:37 pm

      There’s nothing more frustrating than watching a movie that is constantly interrupted by commercials. That’s why I think Turner Classic Movies is one of the best channels ever.

      As for the word “classic” – yup, it means different things to different people. This is one of the things that makes the classic movie blogging community so interesting. You should give it a try!

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    2. Pan February 6, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      I wish I could hit “like” a million times
      on that..

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  14. prettycleverfilmgal February 25, 2013 at 9:33 am

    Hey there… I just wanted to let you know that Silver Screenings is PCF’s Blog of the day. You can the post here http://prettycleverfilms.com/film-sites/pcf-blog-of-the-day-silver-screenings

    With this award comes great fame and riches and buckets of champagne. Okay, not really but I love your site and I think you rock! Keep up the great work!

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    1. silverscreenings February 25, 2013 at 9:50 am

      Wow! That is so great! Who doesn’t love buckets of champagne?

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  15. cookazido March 2, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    I love classic movies! So glad I found your site.

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    1. silverscreenings March 3, 2013 at 11:02 am

      Thanks for dropping by! I hope you’ll find some films that will become new faves.

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  16. Mama's Gotta Bake March 17, 2013 at 10:58 am

    I have been addicted to classic films since I was a kid! My favorites are from the early thirties. Anything with Clark Gable, Jean Harlow or Fred Astaire makes my day!

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    1. silverscreenings March 18, 2013 at 10:20 am

      Me too! Gable, Harlow and Astaire became legends for a reason. Thanks for dropping by.

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  17. epclassicmovienight April 14, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Hello there! Your info is correct, Dodsworth, May 6th. Will that be ok? Let me know. epclassicmovienight@gmail.com

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    1. silverscreenings April 14, 2013 at 4:03 pm

      Oh dear – would it be OK if we moved you to May 5th? If that doesn’t work for your schedule, we will put you in the 6th. Thanks!

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  18. kelleepratt July 30, 2013 at 12:26 am

    To make this official, even though everyone already knows how lovely you are…. I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award! Check out all the details here… http://kelleepratt.blogspot.com/2013/07/one-lovely-blog-award-share-love.html Thanks for being such a fantastic blogger! … Kellee

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    1. silverscreenings July 31, 2013 at 3:51 pm

      Thanks, Kellee! I really appreciate this. 🙂

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  19. D Tenore-Bartilucci (@DorianTB) August 23, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    How incredibly cool, Ruth! Your post makes me think of when my husband Vinnie and I went to California for our honeymoon back in 1989! Thanks for sharing your memories, my friend!

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  20. geelw October 22, 2013 at 9:55 am

    Okay, it’s not quite awards season in Hollywood, but I guess the Internet has no such restrictions. Or, “A winner is you” as the kids say:

    http://fanboydestroy.com/2013/10/21/who-knew-i-was-popular-the-versatile-blogger-award-strikes/

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  21. teamgloria December 21, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    How delicious to find You.

    (thank goodness we scanned the comment aisles chez Beguiling Hollywood and there you were – )

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  22. Laura O April 20, 2014 at 10:23 am

    I really enjoy your blog so I’ve nominated you http://wp.me/p3sWVR-ha

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    1. Silver Screenings April 20, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      Excellent! Thanks so much! 🙂

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  23. Rosie Alaska April 24, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    I love your blog and I was wondering if you’d be interested in co-hosting a blogathon with me?

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    1. Silver Screenings April 24, 2014 at 5:34 pm

      Hi Rosie Alaska! Yes, I love to if it could be a 2-3 day event. What kind of topic did you have in mind?

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      1. Rosie Alaska April 25, 2014 at 1:21 am

        Would a 1967 theme work or is that a bit too recent to fit with your classic films theme? If so, we could do 1939? I was thinking maybe late June, if that works for you!

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      2. Silver Screenings April 25, 2014 at 9:08 pm

        I think 1967 could work well, since it’s such a momentous year. A lot of classic movie bloggers don’t cover films past 1967, but I think many would be interested in exploring this year in film. Let’s do it!

        Late June sounds perfect to me. Perhaps we can discuss this in more detail via email? I’m 925screenings [at] gmail.com.

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  25. doriantb June 27, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    Ruth, I for one have been a fan of yours for quite some time now, and you deserve all the accolades you deserve! You go, girl! 😀

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  26. Janet Hoffmann July 10, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    I just wanted to let you know about this special event (their 50th annual film festival) of rare and rarely seen old movies.

    I hope you can do a story on Cinecon and their 50th Annual Film Festival this Labor Day Weekend (Starting August 28th through September 1st, 2014. These are film fans who love the rare and rarely seen movies, silents and early talkies. The movies are mostly 35mm film, not digital films shown on the big screen (the historic Egyptian Theater in Hollywood) with an appreciative audience.

    There is live musical accompaniment for the silent films, including at 1925 John Ford directed film entitled Kentucky Pride. (a list of some of the movies is below).

    U.S. Premiere of EYE Institute’s New Restoration of EAST IS WEST (1922) Brought to the screen by producer Joseph M. Schenck and director Sidney Franklin as a vehicle for the delightful Constance Talmadge with a scenario by screenwriter Frances Marion and photography by Tony Gaudio, East Is West has been one of the most sought-after Constance Talmadge films, and this new EYE Institute restoration brings it back to the screen. For a preview visit: http://youtu.be/QySm_qotNMs

    Thank you for any assistance in getting the word out to your Silverscreenings.org readers.

    This is a non-profit organization with monies going toward film preservation (yes, they have preserved films) http://www.cinecon.org/cinecon_filmpreservation.html.

    http://www.cinecon.org

    Please let your friends who are interested in old film movies know that they can come and explore the 50th Annual Cinecon film festival Labor Day Weekend in Hollywood (Egyptian Theater), and the movie memorabilia sale at the Loew’s hotel (the guest hotel). This has been going on for 50 years.
    What is Cinecon? http://www.cinecon.org/cinecon_whatisit.html
    If you’ve never been to a Cinecon you might ask “What’s it all about?” Well…
    Taking place in the heart of Hollywood, Cinecon is a five-day celebration of film featuring screenings, celebrity guests, and one of the best movie memorabilia shows in the country. Next Labor Day weekend, beginning Thursday night, August 28 and continuing through Monday afternoon, September 1, film fans attending the show will be treated to nearly fifty rare features and shorts, and have an opportunity to purchase rare stills, posters and other collectibles.
    We specialize in running rare, unusual and unjustly forgotten movies from the silent and early sound era. Most films are screened in 35mm and silent films include live piano accompaniment. Cinecon is truly 7th Heaven for Cinephiles who have seen nearly everything TCM and AMC have to offer.
    For nearly fifty years, Cinephiles from across the nation and around the world have come together over Labor Day weekend to celebrate the movies.
    Over 50 films (most are 35mm film not digital) will be screened on the big screen at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood from September 28th through Monday early evening September 1st. Most of the films are rare and rarely seen.
    Here are some of the titles scheduled for this years show. More films to come.

    U.S. Premiere of EYE Institute’s New Restoration of EAST IS WEST (1922)
    Cinecon strives to bring film fans the opportunity to see the latest film restorations from archives and Hollywood studios, and we are especially pleased this year to be able to present the Constance Talmadge film East Is West for the first time on any American screen since its 1922 release.
    Recently restored by the EYE Institute of the Netherlands, East Is West is based on a play written by Samuel Shipman and John B. Hymer, which opened Christmas day 1918 in Manhattan’s Astor Theater, and by the standards of the day was a tremendous hit, running for nearly two years, and racking up 680 performances. The play starred future movie character actress Fay Bainter in the role of Ming Toy.
    Brought to the screen by producer Joseph M. Schenck and director Sidney Franklin as a vehicle for the delightful Constance Talmadge with a scenario by screenwriter Frances Marion and photography by Tony Gaudio, East Is West has been one of the most sought-after Constance Talmadge films, and this new EYE Institute restoration brings it back to the screen. For a preview visit: http://youtu.be/QySm_qotNMs

    ALWAYS IN TROUBLE (1938)
    We’ve been reacquainting Cinephiles with the films of Jane Withers for that past several years, and here’s yet another of Jane’s top notch comedies in which a spoiled family learns the value of work when they’re castaway on a desert island

    COURT-MARTIAL (1928)
    Betty Compson plays Confederate raider Belle Starr in Court-Martial, a tale set in the immediate aftermath of the American Civil War co-starring Jack Holt.

    A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN (1940)
    Gloria Jean, Robert Stack, and a host of policeman “uncles” played by some of the silent screen’s leading stars, including Charles Ray, Maurice Costello, Monte Blue and William Desmond. Directed by Andrew Marton.

    PATHS TO PARADISE (1925)
    A truly unique silent screen comic was Raymond Griffith, whose inability to become flustered when confronted with disaster made his screen persona both familiar and unpredictable. Paths to Paradise is part Trouble in Paradise, part Cops, and all fun. Betty Compson is the “Queen of Crooks”, and Griffith is the “Dude from Deluth” in this hilarious tale of crook vs. crook Directed by Clarence Badger, and based on the 1914 play Heart of a Thief by Paul Armstrong.

    NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH (1941)
    Based on Ayn Rand’s 1935 mystery play, this was directed by William Clemens, who helmed the four Bonita Granville Nancy Drew pictures. Robert Preston, Ellen Drew and Nils Asther take the leading roles.

    THE NIGHT BEFORE THE DIVORCE (1942)
    A screwball follow-up to 1941’s Moon Over Her Shoulder, this film pits a hapless husband against his super-efficient wife. Resentment leads to infidelity, divorce proceedings and (believe it or not) murder! Lynn Bari, Joseph Allen, Jr., Mary Beth Hughes and Nils Asther star in this oddball comedy directed by Robert Siodmak.

    HOLD THAT BLONDE (1945)
    Twenty years after Paths to Paradise, Paul Armstrong‘s play Heart of a Thief was remade starring past Cinecon guest Eddie Bracken and Veronica Lake as the wayward thieves, with director George Marshall, at the peak of his comic powers, calling the shots.

    HUMAN CARGO (1936)
    Rita Cansino (soon to become Rita Hayworth), Claire Trevor, Ralph Morgan and Brian Donlevy in Human Cargo, directed by Allan Dwan.

    THE BARONESS AND THE BUTLER (1938)
    Based on the 1936 Austrian play, Jean, by Ladislaus Bus-Fekete. The Baroness and the Butler has William Powell as Johan Porok, butler to Hungarian Count Sandor (Henry Stephenson). He gets elected to parliament on the social progressive ticket, even as he vows to maintain his position as a gentleman’s gentleman. Joseph Schildkraut co-stars, and Anabella plays the spoiled baroness.

    LOVE LETTERS OF A STAR (1932)
    Blackmail, suicide, murder, a cover-up not to mention yachts and sea planes all wrapped up in an efficient 66 minutes of screen time with Henry Hunter, Polly Rowles and C. Henry Gordon in the leads, and Lewis R. Foster sitting in the director’s chair.

    TRAVELIN’ ON (1922)
    A rarely screened William S. Hart Western, and, from all reports, one of his very best. Hart plays a mysterious stranger, in love with a preacher’s wife, who takes the blame for her husband’s crimes. Directed by longtime Hart associate Lambert Hillyer, Travelin’ On also features Ethel Grey Terry, Brinsley Shaw and James Farley.

    BUCK BENNY RIDES AGAIN (1940)
    Three years before his long-running radio show really hit its stride, the full-blown character for which Jack Benny would be remembered was in evidence for the first time in this delightful comedy musical, also featuring Ellen Drew, Phil Harris, Dennis Day, Andy Devine and Eddie “Rochester” Anderson.
    ONE IN A MILLION (1936)
    In her screen debut, ice skating star Sonja Henie is surrounded with a top-notch supporting cast, including Adolphe Menjou, Arline Judge, Jean Hersholt, Ned Sparks, and Don Ameche. What more could you ask for? The Ritz Brothers? They’re on hand as well!
    A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR’S COURT (1920)
    The first screen version of Mark Twain’s classic novel about an ingenious New Englander who is transported back in time and place to the days of King Arthur’s England. Starring Harry Myers.
    KENTUCKY PRIDE (1925)
    Director John Ford and screenwriter Dorothy Yost put audiences through their emotional paces with this “kitchen sink” drama that includes just about everything that can happen to a horse in a horse racing movie and still end up with a happy ending. Henry B. Walthall and Gertrude Astor star.

    As always films are listed here pending final clearance and are subject to change.

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  28. Sarah November 20, 2014 at 3:43 am

    As a teenager I used to love spending Saturday afternoon curled up in front of an old B&W movie. We only had a few TV channels in those days but they showed some good stuff. I especially liked watching Cary Grant, Bob Hope, Fred Astaire and Danny Kaye.

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    1. Silver Screenings November 20, 2014 at 5:35 am

      What a great way to spend an afternoon! I still love spending afternoons that way. Thanks for the follow. 🙂

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  29. Mary January 11, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    Nice to meet you. Thank you for visiting my blog – I’m looking forward to reading your reviews of classics.

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  30. Fifty Shades Of Reality! January 12, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    Hey there, I’ve nominated you for the Real neat blog award, Go ahead and accept it, and if that’s not possible then I’ll completely understand.
    Happy blogging.
    also, here’s the link: https://itshardii.wordpress.com/2015/01/13/real-neat-blog-award-1/

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    1. Silver Screenings January 15, 2015 at 5:39 am

      Thank you very much! Woo hoo!

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  31. realthog February 27, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Ahem: Merton of the Movies, not Merton at the Movies. 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings February 27, 2015 at 8:21 am

      Oh right! Doh! Thanks – will change it.

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      1. realthog February 27, 2015 at 8:23 am

        I’ve made the same mistake myself on occasion.

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  36. sepiastories June 8, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    I’m loving this place! Beachy blogathons are the best! 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings June 8, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      They are, aren’t they? The Beach Blogathon is already too much fun!

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  39. Virginie Pronovost June 25, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    I love your presentation. Very nice! 🙂 You’ll be happy to know that I just nominated your blog for a Liebster award! Congrats! 🙂 You’ll find the informations here: https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/2015/06/25/a-liebster-award-for-the-wonderful-world-of-cinema/

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      1. Virginie Pronovost June 25, 2015 at 7:01 pm

        You’re welcome! 🙂

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  40. That Other Critic July 5, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Greetings and salutations! I’ve nominated you for a Liebster Award. Take it if you want to.
    https://thatothercritic.wordpress.com/2015/07/05/my-humble-acceptance-of-the-liebster-award/

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    1. Silver Screenings July 5, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      Woo hoo! Thank you! 🙂

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      1. That Other Critic July 5, 2015 at 6:45 pm

        You’re welcome, and thank you for being such a kind and loyal reader (as well as an excellent and entertaining blogger!)! 🙂

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      2. Pan February 6, 2016 at 7:16 pm

        Woo hoo, is my favorite online expression of glee.. I use it quite often 😄
        And I’m enjoying and learning on your site.. Thanks !

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      3. Silver Screenings February 6, 2016 at 9:09 pm

        Thanks so much for dropping by!

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  42. Alex Hurst October 4, 2015 at 1:19 am

    Great idea for a blog… Can I ask where you are getting access to the films? Is there a must-have collection of DVDs where I can get a whole bunch in one go? (Legally, and with money, of course.) I love old movies, but don’t know where to find them anymore!

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    1. Silver Screenings October 4, 2015 at 5:56 pm

      Youtube is a great place to watch old films. A lot of them are obscure and many of them aren’t remastered, but they’re still fun. There’s also a selection on NetFlix, and Warner offers a streaming service as well. Because I have a weakness for old movies, I do own quite a few DVDs.

      Sometimes you can find collections from a studio that have a bunch of great movies packed in one set. Sometimes the theme will be Oscar Winners, or sometimes the theme will be a certain actor. Warner Bros has a terrific set on Humphrey Bogart that features many of the great films from that studio. Hope that helps. 🙂

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      1. Alex Hurst October 4, 2015 at 8:40 pm

        Helps a ton! Thank you!

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  43. PJR November 8, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    It’s my pleasure to recommend your fascinating site. Like Sarah Vernon and Vickie Lester, you know what you are writing about and you love what you know without being dazzled or sentimental about it.

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  48. Faye Q February 19, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    Hi! Thank you for stopping by. Your blog is extremely fascinating and interesting. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more posts 😀 – Faye

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    1. Silver Screenings February 19, 2016 at 4:33 pm

      Thanks for dropping by, and for your encouraging comments. 🙂

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  49. Realweegiemidget May 11, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    So did it! Organised my own little blogathon… read on if you are interested in joining in the fun! https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/announcing-the-darlin-dallasers-blogathon/

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    1. Silver Screenings May 11, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      Hi! I was unable to leave a comment on your announcement post, but please sign me up! I’d like to do Barbara Bel Geddes in Caught (1949).

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      1. Realweegiemidget May 14, 2016 at 8:12 am

        That would be fantastic, thanks for joining in!

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      3. Silver Screenings May 16, 2016 at 9:31 am

        Awesome! Thank you. We will include you in tonight’s recap.

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      4. Realweegiemidget May 16, 2016 at 9:46 am

        Thanks. and great being involved, keep me posted re other blogathons!

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      5. Silver Screenings May 16, 2016 at 9:47 am

        Well…now that you mention it, I am co-hosting the Reel Infatuation blogathon in June… https://onetrackmuse.com/2016/03/12/the-reel-infatuation-blogathon/

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      6. Realweegiemidget May 18, 2016 at 3:14 am

        Definitely, would love to

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      7. Realweegiemidget May 19, 2016 at 11:26 am

        Hi, could you change my entry to Gene Hunt from Life on Mars / Ashes to Ashes for the Reel Infatuation Blogathonx Thanks x

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      8. Silver Screenings May 19, 2016 at 11:34 am

        Absolutely. I’ll change it on the list right away. Looking forward to it! 🙂

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      9. Realweegiemidget May 21, 2016 at 2:21 am

        Sorry to be a pest but need to change it again – this time (and def the last time) its J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) from Dallas (the orginal series), Just finished writing it so wont be changed!!!

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      10. Silver Screenings May 21, 2016 at 6:30 am

        Ok, I’ll let Speakeasy know. The Day 6 recap is posted on the site. Have a great weekend!

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      11. Realweegiemidget May 21, 2016 at 7:46 am

        The change is for the Reel Infatuation blogathon – not the villain one lol

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      12. Silver Screenings May 21, 2016 at 8:06 am

        Oh dear! Sorry! Thanks for clarifying. I will fix list when I return next week.

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      13. Realweegiemidget May 21, 2016 at 8:20 am

        Its ok – bit of an odd crush as he’s a good villain – I left a message for the girl on a small press life too xx

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    1. Silver Screenings May 19, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Fabulous! Thank you!! 🙂

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  52. Little Bits of Classics June 14, 2016 at 10:28 am

    Hi, is your e-mail address still the same? I’d like to wirte a letter to you if you don’t mind 🙂

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  53. spinenumbered June 24, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    Ruth! I’ve nominated you for a Liebster Award! Please check out my post: https://makeminecriterion.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/liebster-ii-the-liebstering/

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    1. Silver Screenings June 24, 2016 at 5:19 pm

      Awesome! Thank you! Will be by tomorrow to check it out. Yay! 🙂

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  54. TheMarckoguy August 23, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    Hey, I love reading your stuff! So I want ya to have this here nomination: https://themarckoguy.wordpress.com/2016/08/23/another-sunshine-blogger-award/

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    1. Silver Screenings September 11, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      Thanks so much! I’ll be dropping by you site in the next day or so. 🙂

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  56. thoughtsallsorts September 26, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    Hi…could I ask you a humongous favour please? I’m desperately trying to join the John Wayne Blogathon over at the Midnite Drive-In but just can’t publish – I see you have joined up…would you be able to post this on my behalf on the John Wayne blogathon page:

    Ah! My childhood hero! Please may I join with The War Wagon and Big Jake?
    Thoughts All Sorts is my blog at https://thoughtsallsorts.wordpress.com/

    Can’t wait for the Dual Roles Blogathon on Friday! My post is patiently waiting to be published….am so excited!

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    1. thoughtsallsorts September 26, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      Ah….I finally managed…sorry to have been cheeky to ask you…but was desperate 🙂

      “see” you Friday

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      1. Silver Screenings September 26, 2016 at 2:39 pm

        No problem at all! Glad you were able to sign up. I’m looking forward to your post on The War Wagon and Big Jake. It’s been a lo-o-ong time since I’ve seen Big Jake.

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      2. thoughtsallsorts September 26, 2016 at 11:28 pm

        It’s been just as long for me. For both movies! Have a great day!

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  60. mariewilliams53 November 20, 2016 at 10:35 am

    I should’ve checked out your blog before now, but as they say, better late than never! You’ve said some lovely comments on my bog. I mean blog ha ha, which are much appreciated. Thanks and I’ll be back again soon. 🙂

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  61. Realweegiemidget January 4, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    Hi. Would love you to join my new blogathon, it’s the Here’s Jack Blogathon, to celebrate Jack Nicholson’s 80th Birthday 22 April 2017.
    https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2017/01/02/jack-nicholson
    Love Gill from Realweegiemidget Reviews x

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    1. Silver Screenings January 4, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      Thanks! I’ll check it out. 🙂

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      1. Realweegiemidget January 5, 2017 at 11:55 am

        No problem, would be wrong not to xx

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  62. Reads & Reels January 19, 2017 at 7:28 am

    Hi there. Just wanted to thank you for your guest appearance. It’s a really great review and you’re welcome any time. Here it is.
    https://readsandreels.com/2017/01/19/guest-post-be-frank-with-me-by-julia-claiborne-johnson/

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    1. Silver Screenings January 19, 2017 at 7:53 am

      Thanks very much! I will link to it later today.

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  64. charsmoviereviews February 16, 2017 at 8:03 pm

    Hello! Just letting you know that I nominated you for a Mystery Blogger Award! The link for my post is here: https://charsmoviereviews.wordpress.com/2017/02/16/first-mystery-blogger-award/

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    1. Silver Screenings February 17, 2017 at 4:49 am

      Thanks so much! Am out of town (and without laptop) this weekend, but I’ll check it out next weekend. Yay!

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  65. cottagecaretakersyahoocom April 3, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    I just followed your blog; I look forward to reading more of your articles. My name is Tiffany Brannan, and I started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society, https://pureentertainmentpreservationsociety.wordpress.com. We are trying to bring back the Code of 1930 since we love old Hollywood so much. I hope you will look at my column and follow.

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    1. Silver Screenings April 4, 2017 at 6:26 am

      Thanks for the link! I’m travelling over the next several days, but I had a quick look at your fab site. Will be back to read more in depth.

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      1. cottagecaretakersyahoocom April 4, 2017 at 11:12 am

        Thank you so much for your enthusiastic comment. I hope you enjoy reading my other articles. Enjoy your travels! Tiffany Brannan

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  66. cottagecaretakersyahoocom June 19, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    I have nominated you for a Sunshine Blogger Award. Here is the link to the article about it on my website: https://wordpress.com/post/pureentertainmentpreservationsociety.wordpress.com/2774.

    Yours Hopefully,

    Tiffany Brannan

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    1. Silver Screenings June 19, 2017 at 4:36 pm

      Awesome!! Thank you. 🙂
      I’ll be by to check it out.

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    1. Silver Screenings July 19, 2017 at 7:50 am

      Thanks! This looks like fun!

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  70. cottagecaretakersyahoocom September 5, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    Dear Ruth,

    I am working on my banners for “The Great Breening Blogathon,” The Flapper Dame was going to be my co-host, but she had to resign. I have never made banners before, and I am struggling. I am trying to use GIMP, but I am running into problems. Can you offer any advice? Is there another program which would be easier to use? Thank you very much.

    Yours Hopefully,

    Tiffany Brannan

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    1. Silver Screenings September 5, 2017 at 4:42 pm

      Hi Tiffany, if you can wait until next week, I’ll be happy to do the banners for you. I use Photoshop, which makes the whole process very fast. Please send me the photos you’d like to use, the info (dates, etc), and your basic design ideas and I can do them next week. You can email me at 925screenings [at] gmail [dot] com.

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      1. cottagecaretakersyahoocom September 7, 2017 at 12:42 pm

        Dear Ruth,
        Thank you very much for your kindness and generosity. Fortunately, I was able to find another program, and I finished the banners myself. I would love to have you join the blogathon: https://pureentertainmentpreservationsociety.wordpress.com/2017/09/07/extra-the-great-breening-blogathon/. We could really use your talent!
        Good luck on your Movie Scientist blogathon. I will send my contribution very soon.
        Yours Hopefully,
        Tiffany Brannan

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  71. mastermixmovies September 25, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    My blog is super random. I review movies both old and new, but I’ve seen many classics.

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    1. Silver Screenings September 26, 2017 at 8:04 am

      Sounds good! I’ll drop by for a visit. 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings December 22, 2017 at 7:32 pm

      It’s good to meet you as well. I’ll be by to visit your site next week when I’m back home.

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      1. Robert Matthew Goldstein December 22, 2017 at 7:32 pm

        Have a good holiday. I look forward to your visit.

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  73. historyofkingpanwars January 23, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    We always want to watch old movies. They have natural acting not too fancy, normal lifestyle. 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings January 23, 2018 at 6:19 pm

      I’m very pleased to hear you like old movies. There are so many really good old movies.

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      1. historyofkingpanwars January 23, 2018 at 7:09 pm

        Thanks. Your site is so informative. I will check movies names and try to watch. 🙂

        Liked by 1 person

  74. maddylovesherclassicfilms January 29, 2018 at 4:17 am

    Hi Ruth. Hope you’re well. I wanted to contact you to ask if you would like to co-host a blogathon with me?

    Unless I’ve missed it, I can’t find a contact form on your site to email you. Could you drop me a line through my site if you are interested? Maddy

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  77. King Pan March 15, 2018 at 10:10 pm

    I like old movies. I always want to watch. They have original thinking.:)

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    1. Silver Screenings March 16, 2018 at 5:59 am

      I’m glad to know you’re a fan, too. Old movies are my “comfort food”.

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      1. King Pan March 21, 2018 at 10:44 pm

        That’s true.:)

        Like

  78. victoriathomas72 April 6, 2018 at 1:55 am

    Excellent blog… ! so classy! 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings April 6, 2018 at 5:47 am

      Thanks very much! And thanks for stopping by. 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings April 20, 2018 at 4:25 pm

      Thanks! Woo hoo! Life’s been a bit crazy lately, but I’ll drop by this weekend. Thanks so much. 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

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      1. SindrElf April 20, 2018 at 10:16 pm

        Life has a tendency to do that 🙂
        No problem 😉

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  81. Realweegiemidget Reviews May 7, 2018 at 4:35 am

    Hello there, So glad you back with the Reel Infatuation blogathon for another year! Can I write about Philip Jennings (Matthew Rhys) from the TV Series, The Americans? love Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews

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    1. Silver Screenings May 7, 2018 at 5:22 am

      Oh yes – that would be great! I’ll add you to the list. I’m posting announcement on Wednesday…

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      1. Realweegiemidget Reviews May 7, 2018 at 5:54 am

        Should I apply officially then? Superhappy you doing this blogathon again….

        Liked by 1 person

      2. Silver Screenings May 7, 2018 at 5:55 am

        Oh no, don’t worry about it. I’ll include your choice in the announcement post. You’re good!

        Liked by 1 person

      3. Realweegiemidget Reviews May 7, 2018 at 7:03 am

        Thanks! Looking forward to this.

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  82. Whatyoublogabout May 24, 2018 at 5:35 pm

    You have a great blog. Would you like to share your story on “What You Blog About”
    what motivated you to start this blog ?

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    1. Silver Screenings May 29, 2018 at 5:05 pm

      Hi! I’d love to share my story on your website. You probably have a long waiting list of bloggers, but I’d love to jump in at any time. How does it work? Would I send you the info in an email or Word doc?

      Like

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      1. Whatyoublogabout May 30, 2018 at 12:24 am

        Thank you so much for your interest. I share the story within 24 hours. You may fill out the form on http://www.whatyoublogabout.com/contact page and your story will be shared asap,

        Like

  83. Michael November 6, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    Hello, I have started my first ever blogathon if you are interested.

    https://satinyourlap.com/2018/11/06/announcing-the-fondathon/

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    1. Silver Screenings November 6, 2018 at 12:57 pm

      This sounds wonderful. Count me in! I’ll drop by your site to sign up.

      Like

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  84. Lea S. December 12, 2018 at 3:03 pm

    Hello Silver Screenings! Once again you’re cordially invited to the annual Buster Keaton Blogathon, which will be taking place February 18-19 2019. Hope to have you take part! 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings December 12, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Woohoo! I’m in, baby! I’ll drop by later with my choice. Thanks for the invite!

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      1. Lea S. December 12, 2018 at 3:44 pm

        Awesome!! Welcome back to the blogathon!

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  85. Matilde Mbulo January 31, 2019 at 9:15 am

    Great website! Thank you for creating this fantastic and distinctive platform for older movies. I’ve enjoyed what I’ve read so far and I like the fact that it’s educative/informative as well. I will certainly keep coming back for more! Have a fantastic weekend

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    1. Silver Screenings January 31, 2019 at 9:55 am

      Your comments are really encouraging. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

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  86. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood February 23, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    Hey Ruth. How are you going these days? I’m wondering if you would be interested in joining my Fourth Annual Bette Davis Blogathon? Here is the link.

    https://crystalkalyana.wordpress.com/2019/02/05/announcing-the-fourth-annual-bette-davis-blogathon/

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    1. Silver Screenings February 23, 2019 at 4:44 pm

      Thanks, Crystal. Sadly, I’ve signed up for another blogathon at the same time and won’t have time to honour the fab Bette. 😦

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      1. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood February 24, 2019 at 1:50 pm

        Yeah there is another blogathon around the same time. I’m not sure if I will have the time to participate in that. Just a heads up. I will be announcing another blogathon Tuesday.

        Liked by 1 person

    1. Silver Screenings June 5, 2019 at 8:20 pm

      Thanks! How did I miss this? Will check ot out tomorrow.

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  88. Realweegiemidget Reviews July 21, 2019 at 11:13 am

    Hi there, hope all good there… you’ve been tagged (again)

    https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/collaborations/film-fun/films-mad-about-ladd-tag/

    from Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews

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    1. Silver Screenings July 21, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      Fab idea! Thanks for the tag! I had a quick look at your post & I LOVE the gif from “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid”. I’ll be by later to have a proper read.

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      1. Realweegiemidget Reviews July 21, 2019 at 12:43 pm

        Thanks, havent seen the film so wasn’t sure if a tribute or from the movie – and credit must go to Gabriela for this tag!

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  89. Michael November 29, 2019 at 7:29 am

    I’ve started a new blogathon if you are interested:

    The Harrison Ford Blogathon:
    https://satinyourlap.com/2019/11/29/announcing-the-harrison-ford-blogathon/

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    1. Silver Screenings November 29, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      Thanks for the invite! Sadly, I won’t be able to participate this time. But it’s a great idea!

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  90. The Classic Movie Muse November 29, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    Hi Ruth, I’ve nominated you for The Sunshine Blogger Award! In case you’re interested, I’ll leave the link here for you to check it out. 🙂 https://theclassicmoviemuse.wordpress.com/2019/11/28/the-sunshine-blogger-award-hello-sunshine/

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  91. Fiammetta Cesana January 28, 2020 at 10:01 am

    Dear Ruth, I hope you are very well!
    I am writing to you today on the behalf of the magazine I work for as feature editor. We’d love to publish a piece by you on fashion news in relation to old movie references.
    If you are interested in this collaboration, I can give you all the details on our publication (which is both printed and online based) and on the feature we’re looking for.

    All my best!
    Fiammetta

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    1. Silver Screenings January 29, 2020 at 5:44 am

      Hi there! I’d love to hear more about this opportunity. Can we discuss by email? I’m at 925screenings[at]gmail[dot]com

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  92. Fiammetta Cesana January 30, 2020 at 9:29 am

    Dear Ruth,
    I’ve just sent you an email.
    Have a nice evening!
    Fiammetta

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  95. Rasha April 8, 2021 at 8:06 am

    Dear Ruth,
    My name is Rasha and I work for Entertain Me Productions where we specialise in documentary films and original content.
    I was wondering if you would be interested in doing a film review on either of our upcoming documentaries:
    “Dean Martin: In the Spotlight” OR “Marilyn Monroe: Beauty is Pain” for Silver Screenings.
    Do get in touch if this is something of interest to you and I would be happy to send you a private screener to you via email.

    Kind regards,

    Rasha

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    1. Silver Screenings April 8, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      Thanks – would love to! I’ll respond to your email.

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