Archive for 1940s
Short Reviews of 6 Japanese Yakuza Films
For some reason this last month I went on a Japanese Yakuza movie kick. Yakuza are Japanese gangsters. “Why did you suddenly decide to watch »»
Frank Sinatra – Tommy Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra featuring Frank Sinatra. Coronet Records, CXS-186. 1963. I think I have this one in mono and stereo. I »»
50 Greatest Movies – The Big Sleep (1946)
Vivian Rutledge: I don’t like your manners.
Philip Marlowe: And I’m not crazy about yours. I didn’t ask to see you. I don’t mind if you don’t like »»
Bliss Lomax – Is that his Real Name? – Secret of the Wastelands
Secret of the Wastelands, by Bliss Lomax Dell 967, 1940, 1958, cover painting by George Gross. According to Library Thing, Lomax is Harry Sinclair Drago. Also »»
Ever Seen WWII War Bonds?
You’ve seen the posters that say “Buy War Bonds!” and seen the clips of famous movie stars of the 1940s promoting war bonds, but have you »»
Evangelistic Ink Blotter
Back in the old days before ballpoint pens, you had to dip your pen into a vial of ink. Many times, the ink would make a »»
