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🛣️ Road Trip: Bogie & Bacall Slept Here

Nestled in the charming hills of Pleasant Valley Road in Lucas, Ohio, you'll find Malabar Farm - a lovely estate built in 1938 by Louis Bromfield. Born in Mansfield, Ohio in 1896, he was a farmer,  conservationist and published 33 books of fiction and nonfiction including a Pulitzer Prize, 18 best-selling novels, and 14 major motion pictures. This picturesque farm holds a special place in Hollywood history, serving as a peaceful escape for celebrities seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of the big cities in the 1940s.  One of the most memorable events to take place in the great entrance hall of the big house between the open staircases was the wedding of iconic actors Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall on this day in film history May 21, 1945.  I had the incredible opportunity to visit this historic farm and follow in the footsteps of the the classic stars who stayed here and the legendary couple's marriage ceremony. Let's go back to the beginning - the farm's n
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Classic Hollywood Murals

As an artist, I love discovering new art and murals are a particular favorite of mine. Whenever I take my Classic Hollywood trips, I keep an eye out for anything related to that era. Here are a few murals I've found so far - can't wait to share more in the future! 😊                                               The Plaza Theater in Miamisburg, OH Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall Mural in Richmond, Indiana   Groucho Marx Mural in Richmond, Indiana     Feed Me is a downtown Covington, Kentucky mural featuring the iconic Venus fly trap plant from "Little Shop of Horrors".           Clark Gable Mural in Cadiz, Ohio                                                                                              Arnold Schwarzenegger Mural in Miamisburg, Ohio    Gremlin Mural in New Albany, Indiana The Pink Panther Mural in Columbus, Ohio 20th Century Theater in Cincinnati, Ohio Rocky & Apollo Creed Mural in Dayton, Ohio Cincinnati Toy Heritage Mural The Skyline Dr

Then & Noir

Esther Williams in The Unguarded Moment (1956)  

🚗 Interior Motives

Detour (1946)/ Kid Galahad (1937)/ The Leech Woman (1960)/ Highway 301 (1950)/ Sunset Blvd (1950)/ The Killers (1946)/ 99 River Street (1953)/ Untamed Youth (1957)/ Strangers on a Train (1951)/ Bonnie & Clyde (1967)/ Babyface (1933)/ Reform School Girl (1957)/  The French Line (1953)/ Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)/ The Easiest Way (1931)        

Weekday Me vs Weekend Me

Jobeth Williams in Poltergeist (1982)  

😱DISAS-TOBER! 🎥 REVIEW: The Towering Inferno (1974)

The disaster trend of the 1970s peaked with The Towering Inferno!   The movie boasted a star-studded cast, cutting-edge special effects, and jaw-dropping stunts. It not only garnered a coveted Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards, but also ruled the box office in 1974.   Paul Newman and Steve McQueen headline the impressive ensemble cast, each earning a lucrative $1 million for their roles in the film. Architect Doug Roberts, portrayed by Newman, returns to San Francisco for the unveiling of his architectural masterpiece, The Glass Tower, an impressive structure constructed by builder James Duncan, played by William Holden.     However, things take a disastrous turn when a fire breaks out during the celebration, putting everyone on the upper floors in danger. This chaos is likely due to Duncan’s son-in-law played ruthlessly by Richard Chamberlain, who has been cutting corners.      Chief Michael O’Hallorhan, played by Steve McQueen, rushes to put out the flames and save those