Hello all! I know I’ve been a tad AWOL lately, but like most of you, I’ve been doing the TCM Hitchcock class, and devoted time to viewing his films I’ve never seen before. Its sad it’s nearing the end- but never fear, as both Phyllis Loves Classic Movies and I are excited to announce a new Blogathon, The Duo Double Feature Blogathon.
We’ve all at some point in our movie watching sessions have come across two actors who are just magical together- whether it be a romantic couple or a buddy- buddy/best friends pairing- there’s so many great ones- Doris & Rock, Olivia & Errol, Bill & Myrna- but then you have the lesser known but equally fabulous pairings- Doris & James Garner, Grace Kelly & Bing Crosby- and they again- just have that magic- then somewhere along the line you look up the two stars and say to yourself, MAN only TWO movies together??? Why? They should’ve made 10 more together- and that’s just what this blogathon is about- Two stars who only made Two movies together, no more no less- just 2 (note-we are not counting the brief cameos in films such as Thank Your Lucky Stars or Variety Girl- we are talking actual characters/ roles in a film) . It will run from September 22-24.
The rules are simple- Just choose a screen pairing that only made two movies together. Rather than giving a super in depth summary of both films (as this would be super long!) maybe do a quick summary of each and spend more time talking about the magical chemistry between the two- maybe mention a funny story or some favorite scenes/ moments from real life and/or the films they made. Remember- these are two people we wish did way more films- what makes them so amazing together? (No repeats please- plenty of dous to write about!)
Need to double check about a duo? Here is a simple list to get you started- (You may sign up with me, at Laura’s blog, or message either of us on twitter!)
-Robert Redford and Natalie Wood- TAKEN BY THE FLAPPER DAME
-William Holden and Grace Kelly
-William Holden and Audrey Hepburn- Maddy Loves Her Classic Films
-Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly
-Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable
-James Garner and Doris Day
-Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio (yes- in the future we want this to change)
-Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman- Little Bits of Classics
-Henry Fonda and Lucille Ball
-James Stewart and John Wayne
-Robert Redford and Paul Newman- Thoughts All Sorts
-Ginger Rogers and Dennis Morgan
-James Stewart and Kim Novak- Moon in Gemini
-James Stewart and Myrna Loy
-Jean Harlow and William Powell-Random Pictures
-Jean Harlow and Myrna Loy- Critica Retro
-William Powell and Rosalind Russell
-Ginger Rogers and Cary Grant
-Cary Grant and Sophia Loren- Anyone Got a Match?
-James Stewart and Jean Arthur
-James Stewart and Maureen Ohara
-Henry Fonda and Maureen Ohara
-John Wayne and Donna Reed
-Maureen O’Hara and Natalie Wood
-Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth
-Barbara Stanwyck William Holden
-Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake
-Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon
-Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman
- Errol Flynn and Bette Davis
- Errol Flynn and Eleanor Parker
- Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon- Charlene’s Mostly Classic Movie Reviews
- Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson
- Bette Davis and Miriam Hopkins
- James Cagney and Bette Davis
- Elizabeth Taylor and Spencer Tracy- Movies Meet their Match
- Lauren Bacall and John Wayne- In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood
- William Powell and Ronald Colman- That William Powell Site
- Susan Hayward and Tyrone Power- Caftan Woman
- Brenda Marshall and Errol Flynn- Phyllis Loves Classic Movies
- Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci- The Story Enthusiast
- Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton- Realweegiemidget Reviews
- John Wayne and General Sterling Price- Midnite Drive in
- Julia Roberts and Richard Gere- dbMoviesblog
- Vera Ellen and Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly – Love Letters to Old Hollywood
- Joseph Cotten and Ethel Barrymore- In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood
- Cary Grant and Jean Arthur-Sat in your Lap
- Margaret Lockwood and Stewart Granger- The Wonderful World of Cinema
- Bette Davis and Miriam Hopkins- Old Hollywood Films
- Words Seem Out of Place: Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino
Taking Up Room: Betty Grable and Don Ameche
If you want to do a duo not on this list- that’s fine! Just make sure they only made two movies together! (seriously- we have just scratched the surface in terms of this list!!)
Feel free to grab one of the FABULOUS banners made by Phyllis Loves Classic Movies- aka my fabulously awesome co-host and close friend! (note- you can also use the one at the top of this page- the one with Jean and Myrna)
Hope to see you there!!!!!
Hi Emily. Could I write about William Holden and Audrey Hepburn please? Maddy
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YOU GOT IT!!! Thanks!! glad you’re here for it!!
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First: thanks for the list, or I’d spend a week scratching my head.
Second: I want Jean and Myrna, please! I love them ❤
Kisses!
Le from Critica Retro
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No Problem- the list is essential!!! JEAN AND MYRNA are perfect!! Excellent Choice- glad you’re in !!!
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Hi…could I do Robert Redford and Paul Newman please? I did leave a comment over with Phyllis but I sometimes struggle with non-Wordpress sites.
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You got it- and dont worry Phyllis got your comment!
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Ooh what a lovely idea! Can you put me down for ‘William Powell and Ronald Colman – Silence is Golden’ please and thank you! 😘😘😘
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Sure thing!!
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Hi Emily. Great idea. Please put me down for Lauren Bacall and John Wayne. Thanks.
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Awesome!!
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Hey! Great idea! Can I please write about Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon? Thanks!
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Hi can I do a post on Michael Caine and Sally Field? They were in Surrender and Beyond the Poseidon Adventure together? Thanks, Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews
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Sorry comment minus cat but on holiday and strictly trying to keep off blogx
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This is a very interesting concept for a blogathon, it took me a while to pick a couple, haha! Do you mind if I nab Cary Grant and Sophia Loren?
Cheers!
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Vertigo and Bell, Book and Candle are two of my favorite movies, so please put me down for James Stewart and Kim Novak!
Moon in Gemini: https://debravega.wordpress.com/
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Cary Grant and Jean Arthur please. Only Angels Have Wings (1939) and The Talk of the Town (1942)
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You got it!! Love them together!!!
Emily
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Hey Emily . Can I also do Ethel Barrymore and Joseph Cotten?
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Certainly!!!
Emily
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That’s a very good idea Emily! Please put me down for Margaret Lockwood and Stewart Granger 🙂
I’m at the wonderful world of cinema
https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/
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Yep!!! Will mark you down when I get home!
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Hey Emily. I hope you don’t mind me commenting under this post. I just thought its easier than trying to find a contact address.
Because I’m addicted to blogathons, I’ve announced yet another one. I’d love to invite you to join in. Here is the link below with more details.
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I’d love to do Jean Harlow and William Powell! http://randompicturesblog.net/
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GOT IT!
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Dear Emily,
I don’t think anyone has claimed James Cagney and Doris Day yet. If not, I would like to participate with an article about them. Thank you.
Yours Hopefully,
Tiffany Brannan
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SURE!! You GOT IT!!
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Thank you very much, Emily.
Yours Hopefully,
Tiffany Brannan
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Hi Emily. My post is up a day early. Maddy https://maddylovesherclassicfilms.wordpress.com/2017/09/21/the-duo-double-feature-blogathon-william-holden-and-audrey-hepburn/
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Dear Emily,
Here is my article: https://pureentertainmentpreservationsociety.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/james-cagney-and-doris-day-the-perfect-couple-that-never-got-together/. I hope the blogathon is going very well. Good luck on your final day!
Yours Hopefully,
Tiffany Brannan
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Here you go…sorry I’m soooo late…
Thanks so much for hosting.
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Here it is – Thanks so much for hosting this. Great topic!
http://randompicturesblog.net/comedies/william-powell-jean-harlow/
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