“I drifted into acting and drifted out. Acting is not everything. Living is.” ~ Irene Dunne Irene Dunne with “Jake” on the set of Theodora Goes Wild. Irene Marie Dunne (1898-1990) was one of the great Hollywood stars from the…
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On May 29, 2014, the Park Ridge Public Library will remember actress Irene Dunne with a visit from her granddaughter, Ann-Marie Streibich. Ann-Marie will speak about Irene’s life and career and will answer questions from the audience prior to a screening of…
On May 8, 2014, I was honored to be a guest of the Tyrone Power family in Cincinnati, Ohio. The city was the birthplace of Tyrone Power III. This second centennial event on the nationwide tour was held at the historic 20th…
program host Matthew Hoffman with special guest Taryn Power-Greendeer Film buff/historian Annette with a copy of Romina Power’s book! Evelyn Eman Delmar, a strong force in getting the book published! Michael Butler before In Old Chicago…
We’d like to thank the 414 people who came out on May 1 to support the Tyrone Power Centennial. This was a record turnout for the Pickwick Theatre Classic Film Series. It was also a good sign to see that…
Author Christina Rice with film programmer Matthew Hoffman at the Patio Theatre in Chicago. On April 23 and 24, author Christina Rice visited the Chicagoland area on an Ann Dvorak book tour! On April 23, she appeared at the Patio Theatre in Chicago…
Tyrone Power in his official Marine photo. Women adored him. Men respected him. And kids wanted to be like him. He was a matinee idol like no other… WHAT: The Tyrone Power Centennial Event WHEN: May 1, 2014 7:00 PM…
This May marks the 100th anniversary of actor Tyrone Power’s birth. Launching a series of commemorative events around the U.S., the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge will host a Tyrone Power double feature on May 1, 2014 as part of…
To reflect upon Mickey Rooney is to reflect upon film. Starting from the present, one flips backwards through the vibrant pages of American cinema. One would whir past bright colors, flashy effects, Technicolor, giddy musicals, patriotic shorts, all the way…
Join us at the Pickwick Theatre on April 24 when we screen the gangster classic Scarface. Author Christina Rice will be with us to introduce the film and talk about the life of Ann Dvorak. For more about the Ann Dvorak…