Day 1 of The 5th William Holden Golden Boy Blogathon has arrived!!! I’m gonna be your host all day today!! Please keep in mind tomorrow the 16th Ginnie at The Wonderful World of Cinema will be taking over, with Michaela at Love Letters to Old Hollywood taking the reins on the 17th and final day, Bill’s 104th birthday!!!

Referencing one of my favorite Golden Holden movies Paris when it Sizzles (1964), “I love that face“.
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Personally I can’t wait to read all of your wonderful entries about this brilliant actor, human, conservationist and Golden Boy!!! To honor Bill is a joy and a privilege and I’m thrilled to have been able to join these two wonderful ladies in celebrating him!!!
Today’s Entries!
Realweegiemidget kicks things off with explaining her thoughts on Mr. Holden in 1978’s Fedora.

Silver Screenings chats about Bill’s sweet performance in a sour film, Our Town (1940).

The Stop Button takes an in depth look at Apartment for Peggy (1948).

MovieRob looks to the TV side of things by telling us his take on the 1973 mini series The Blue Knight.

Satin and Shadows shows up to discuss Bill in Sunset Boulevard (1950) and why she fell for him!


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The 5th Golden Boy Blogathon : A William Holden Celebration begins today! Make sure to visit Emily’s blog, The Flapper Dame, as she is hosting Day 1!
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Thank you so much for co-hosting this great event!
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