Gone Too Soon Blogathon: The Contributors

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Jnpickens

I can’t believe the Gone Too Soon blogathon weekend is finally here!

Throughout Friday and Saturday, post your links as comments on the page and I will link to them on here.

To see a schedule of contributors, refer to the last blogathon update.

I can’t wait to read everyone’s posts!

Friday, March 10, Contributors

The 1920s:

-Pat over at 100 Years of Movies discusses director F. W. Murnau‘s tragic death.

-Critica Retro wrote about lovely Olive Thomas.

-Marsha at A Person in the Dark discusses the career of John Gilbert.

The 1930s:

-David at The Great Entertainment Media Archive tells how Billie Holiday‘s sad life lead to her early death.

-Beth from Far from Camelot shares how she came to love Leslie Howard-joining us in her first classic film blogathon!

-Cliff at Immortal Ephemera (who recently celebrated his 10th anniversary) wrote about actress Dorothy Dell, only 19 when she died!

-KC writes about “Platinum Blond” star, Robert Williams.

-Caroline at Garbo Laughs joins us to talk about German actor Conrad Veidt.

-Rianna a Frankly My Dear writes about the original platinum blond, Jean Harlow.

The 1940s:

-Kay at Movie Star Makeover wrote about Lady with the Tutti Frutti Hat Carmen Miranda.

-All Things Classic decided to join the party this weekend contributing with Curly Howard.

The 1950s:

-Angela at Hollywood Revue talks about Judy Holiday‘s breakthrough role in Adam’s Rib.

-We have another newcomer to the blogathon world over at One Gal’s Musings who talks about The King himself, Elvis Pressley.

-Craig at Blame Mame discusses Jayne Mansfield and also shared his post on A Girl Can’t Help It.

The 1960s:

-Monty at All Good Things write about his favorite actress Natalie Wood.

Saturday, March 10, Contributors

The 1920s:

-She Blogged by Night joins us with a post about Marie Prevost

-Friend Angela from Hollywood Revue treats us to another post about sexy Rudolph Valentino!

-My buddy Trevor from A Modern Musketeer joined in with a post about Fatty Arbuckle.

-Ivan of Thrilling Days of Yesteryear talks about Big Parade star Renee Adoree.

The 1930s:

-Rich from Wide Screen World writes about one of my favorites, Carole Lombard.

-Kevyn, the Most Beautiful Fraud in the World, writes about the forgotten Helen Twelvetrees.

-I finally made it to my blogathon! Me, Jessica Pickens, at Comet Over Hollywood (this blog) wrote about child actress Virgina Weidler.

-Our friend Page at My Love of Old Hollywood writes about Thelma Todd who died mysteriously.

The 1940s:

-Karen from Shadows and Satin writes about bad boy Steve Cochran.

– Laura over at Laura’s Miscellaneous Musings writes about the lovely Carole Landis.

-Friends Katie and Hilary from Scarlett Olive share their love for Judy Garland.

-Natalie over at In the Mood discusses the swashbuckling Errol Flynn.

-Fellow journalist Lindsay with Lindsay’s Movie Musings shares the life of Alan Ladd.

-Laura from Miscellaneous Musings treats us to another post about Gail Russell.

-Ginny of Old Movie Nostalgia discusses one of the most beautiful men (and the love of Lana Turner’s life) Tyrone Power.

-Irene at And Then They Start to Sparkle talks about Laird Crager.

-Random Ramblings of Broadway, TV and Film discusses the depressing life of Linda Darnell.

-Carly of Kitty Packard Pictorial writes about the wonderful Robert Walker. Love him, such a tragedy.

The 1950s:

-Patti at They Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To writes about one of her favorite actors, Montgomery Clift

-Jenni over at Portraits of Jenni discusses the life of Sal Mineo.

-Kristen from Journey into Classic Films decided to join us and write about Maggie McNamara.

-Brandie from True Classics discusses the life of child star Bobby Driscoll.

-Meredith from Forever Classics writes about one of my heartthrobs, James Dean.

-Fellow Winthrop student Stefani wrote about singer Nat King Cole.

-Noir and Chick Flicks talks about pin-up Marilyn Monroe.

The 1970s:

– Michael from ScribeHard on Film talks about the short career of John Cazale

49 thoughts on “Gone Too Soon Blogathon: The Contributors”

Pat McD on March 9, 2012 at 6:57 AM said:

F.W. Murnau is here: http://www.100yearsofmovies.net/2012/03/looking-back-fw-murnau.html. Thanks for sponsoring this!

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David Lobosco on March 9, 2012 at 8:40 AM said:

Here is my Billie Holiday blogathon:

http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2012/03/gone-too-soon-blogathon-billie-holiday.html

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Beth on March 9, 2012 at 9:02 AM said:

Thank you for letting me write about Leslie Howard!

http://farfromcamelot.blogspot.com/2012/03/gone-too-soon-blogathon.html

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Angela on March 9, 2012 at 9:25 AM said:

Got my Judy Holliday article ready to go! http://hollywoodrevue.wordpress.com/2012/03/09/judy-holliday-adams-rib-scene-stealer/

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allthingsclassicfilm on March 9, 2012 at 9:34 AM said:

I would like to be added with a article about Curly Howard I will finish today.

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- Jnpickens on March 9, 2012 at 11:10 AM said:
  
  Sounds great! I’m glad to have you aboard 🙂
  
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Monty on March 9, 2012 at 12:22 PM said:

Hi Jessica,

Here’s my contribution on Natalie Wood. Thank you for letting me take part in this wonderful idea of yours. http://poohtiger-allgoodthings.blogspot.com/2012/03/gone-too-soon-blogathon-natalie-wood.html

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KC on March 9, 2012 at 12:22 PM said:

Here’s my post! http://www.aclassicmovieblog.com/2012/03/gone-too-soon-blogathon-robert-williams.html

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Lê on March 9, 2012 at 12:35 PM said:

Here, the Olive Thomas article: http://www.criticaretro.blogspot.com/2012/03/flapper-1920-e-o-triste-fim-de-sua.html
It’s just to click the translation button and you all can read it. I hope it’s good!
Le

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Cliff Aliperti on March 9, 2012 at 1:20 PM said:

Dorothy Dell at Immortal Ephemera is complete:
http://www.things-and-other-stuff.com/16531/dorothy-dell/

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kaystarstyle on March 9, 2012 at 2:04 PM said:

My post is ready to roll! http://moviestarmakeover.com/2012/03/09/the-cult-of-carmen/
Enjoy! And thanks so much for inviting/encouraging me to pony up! I loved every moment of research!

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Caroline on March 9, 2012 at 3:16 PM said:

Just finished my post on Conrad Veidt: http://garbolaughs.wordpress.com/2012/03/09/the-good-german-the-life-and-legacy-of-conrad-veidt/ Thank you for giving me the opportunity to honor a man I’ve admired for such a long time. 🙂

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Rianna on March 9, 2012 at 4:13 PM said:

Got my post up for Jean Harlow:
http://franklymydear-blog.blogspot.com/2012/03/gone-too-soon-jean-harlow-1911-1937.html
Thanks for hosting this, I had a lot of fun! 🙂

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FlickChick on March 9, 2012 at 8:42 PM said:

Hi Jessica: John Gilbert was also of the 1920s:

http://flickchick1953.blogspot.com/2012/03/john-gilbert-artist.html

Thanks so much for hosting this very interesting event!

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The Gal Herself on March 9, 2012 at 8:43 PM said:

Can I squeeze into the 1950s? I wrote a blog about the three roles that showed Elvis had potential as an actor.

http://onegalsmusings.blogspot.com/2012/03/gone-too-soon-blogathon-in-celebration.html

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Craig (Blame Mame) on March 9, 2012 at 10:48 PM said:

Here is my post about Jayne Mansfield…

http://blamemameblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/jayne-mansfield-gone-too-soon.html

And an older post I made about The Girl Cant Help It…

http://blamemameblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/music-girl-cant-help-it.html

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Patti on March 10, 2012 at 12:03 AM said:

Thanks so much for hosting this great blogathon! It was a privilege to be a part of it.

Here’s the link to my Montgomery Clift post:

http://classicmoviesnippets.blogspot.com/2012/03/montgomery-clift-man-gone-too-soon.html

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jennifromrollamo on March 10, 2012 at 1:05 AM said:

Here is my post about actor Sal Mineo. Thank you for letting me be a part of your blogathon!
http://portraitsbyjenni.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/comet-over-hollyood's-gone-too-soon-sal-mineo/

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ScribeHard on March 10, 2012 at 1:59 AM said:

Good … what … morning? Yes. Good morning, Jessica. Here is my John Cazale link:

http://scribehardonfilm.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/gone-too-soon-blogathon-john-cazale-1935-1978/

Thanks!

– Michael

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maroon5gurl88 on March 10, 2012 at 3:01 AM said:

Here’s my Maggie McNamara link:

http://journeysinclassicfilm.com/2012/03/10/gone-too-soon-blogathon-2012-maggie-mcnamara/

Thanks!

Kristen

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sbbn on March 10, 2012 at 7:09 AM said:

Here’s my post for the 11th:

http://www.shebloggedbynight.com/2012/03/gone-too-soon-blogathon-marie-prevost.html

Thanks so much for sponsoring this! I can’t wait to read everyone’s entries.

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Brandie on March 10, 2012 at 9:29 AM said:

Mine’s up.

http://trueclassics.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/bobby-driscoll-the-boy-who-never-grew-up/

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Rich on March 10, 2012 at 10:33 AM said:

My Carole Lombard post:
http://widescreenworld.blogspot.com/2012/03/brief-life-of-carole-lombard.html

Thanks a lot.

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Angela on March 10, 2012 at 11:07 AM said:

My Valentino post is now up: http://hollywoodrevue.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/the-death-of-rudolph-valentino/

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Laura on March 10, 2012 at 11:29 AM said:

Hi Jessica,

Here’s my post on Carole Landis:

http://laurasmiscmusings.blogspot.com/2012/03/gone-too-soon-carole-landis.html

Thanks so much! I’m really enjoying reading everyone’s posts.

Best wishes,
Laura

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Greta Sproul on March 10, 2012 at 12:42 PM said:

http://greta-theshallows.blogspot.com/2012/03/beyond-ethel-mertz.html

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Hilary on March 10, 2012 at 12:46 PM said:

Hey Jessica,

Here’s The Scarlett Olive’s post about Judy Garland:

http://www.thescarlettolive.com/?p=911

Looks like the blogathon has been a success!

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Meredith on March 10, 2012 at 1:20 PM said:

Just posted mine: http://foreverclassics.blogspot.com/2012/03/gone-too-soon-james-dean.html

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stanwyckfan on March 10, 2012 at 1:45 PM said:

Hello! Here’s my post on Errol Flynn. http://theswingmood.blogspot.com/2012/03/last-pirate-errol-flynn.html
Thanks so much for hosting this blogathon!!

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angelnumber25 on March 10, 2012 at 3:03 PM said:

Hi Jessica,
Here’s my post on Alan Ladd. Thanks for hosting!
http://angelnumber25.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/gone-too-soon-alan-ladd/

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Laura on March 10, 2012 at 5:09 PM said:

Hi Jessica,

I’ve now written one more post — on Gail Russell, one of my favorite actresses:

http://laurasmiscmusings.blogspot.com/2012/03/gone-too-soon-gail-russell.html

Thanks for the links and for hosting a great blogathon! I’m continuing to enjoy the many interesting posts. Looks like there’s more links up I need to visit since the last time I checked in here!

Best wishes,
Laura

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Ivan G Shreve Jr on March 10, 2012 at 6:37 PM said:

Man, it has been one of those days…but I finally got it finished:

http://thrillingdaysofyesteryear.blogspot.com/2012/03/gone-too-soon-blogathon-renee-adoree.html

Thanks for hosting the blogathon, Jessica!

Ivan
Thrilling Days of Yesteryear

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Ginny on March 10, 2012 at 6:38 PM said:

Hi Jessica,

Here is the link to my post about Tyrone Power: http://oldmoviesnostalgia.com/5102/gone-too-soon-actor-tyrone-power/

Thank you so much for hosting this great event and for allowing me to be a part of it!

Ginny

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Kevyn Knox on March 10, 2012 at 6:46 PM said:

There are some really good pieces in this blogathon, and I still have many more to read. Here is a link to my humble contribution from The Most Beautiful Fraud in the World.

http://themostbeautifulfraudintheworld.blogspot.com/2012/03/lost-and-forgotten-legacy-of-helen.html

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stefmagura on March 10, 2012 at 8:17 PM said:

Here’s my post. Hope it looks ok. http://stefmagura.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/gone-too-soon-nat-king-cole/

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