Ever since the moving picture was first invented, Hollywood has given us great films, marvelous actors, beautiful actresses, daring stunts, and dazzling musical numbers. Unfortunately, many of these older films have been shoved aside in favor of newer, more high tech models. Don’t get me wrong; I love the movies of today. But there is just something about a whispered love spoken by moonlight, followed by a whiz-bang tap dance number, that nothing can touch.
We lived in Magna, Utah, for a time when I was a girl. Near us, on State Steet in Sandy, was an old theater called the Avalon. (It’s still there, too.) They used to show the most wonderful old movies in that theater. I was first introduced to Laurence Olivier as Heathcliff, Maximillian De Winter, and Mr. Darcy while sitting in those threadbare seats. I fell in love with Howard Keel as he crooned to Kathryn Grayson. Merle Oberon, Greer Garson, Doris Day, Gene Kelly, Clark Gable, Fred Astaire – quick! Water! I’m swooning!
As I write movie reviews for Families.com, it will be my honor, pleasure, delight and duty to bring to you all the old classics, those which made Hollywood what it is today, and you will still see a wide variety of new releases and modern films featured here as well. The best of the best, down through the ages, ready to watch with your family.
The best part is that as you share the classics with your children, you are educating them in so many ways. Not only in the history of Hollywood, but in the dress, customs, and language of times gone by, the music and even some of the historical events. They will become culturally enriched while they are being entertained.
So pop up some popcorn, grab the remote and your movie rental card, and let’s enjoy Hollywood’s finest together. I think you’ll agree that some of the movie stars we have today can’t hold a candle to, say, Cary Grant.
The very good-looking Howard Keel.
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