Pyle on the film: "They are still calling it The Story of G.I. Joe. I never did like the title, but nobody could think of a better one, and I was too lazy to try."

American war correspondent Ernie Pyle was killed in action on April 18, 1945. Before he died, Pyle was working with Hollywood on his biographical film "The Story of G.I. Joe" (1945) and Burgess Meredith played Pyle.

The film premiered 2 months to the day after Pyle was killed.

Actress Martha Hyer attending the Hollywood premiere of the film SABRINA (1954). The original news cutline said her stole was covered with 1,500 orchids. She's sitting in a car in a black evening gown with the stole and is holding a program

Actress Martha Hyer attending the Hollywood premiere of the film SABRINA (1954).

The original news cutline said her stole was covered with 1,500 orchids.

A scene from SAN FRANCISCO of a balcony falling into a group of people during an earthquake

Later this week will mark the 120th anniversary of the San Francisco Earthquake that took place on April 18, 1906.
This week's Musical Monday highlights that historic event with some of the most astonishing special effects on screen. Full review here:
cometoverhollywood.com/2026/04/13/m...

Musical Monday: San Francisco (1936) It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this mu…

Musical Monday: San Francisco (1936)
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Musical Monday: Up in Central Park (1948) It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this mu…

This week's Musical Monday is bizarrely a musical about Boss Tweed and was Deanna Durbin's second to last film. Full review here:
cometoverhollywood.com/2026/04/06/m...

Musical Monday: Up in Central Park (1948) It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this mu…

Musical Monday: Up in Central Park (1948)
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Ann Shirley, wearing a hat and dark colored suit, with George Murphy, wearing a tie and bathrobe while ironing, THE POWERS GIRL.

I can't believe George Murphy stars in this week's Musical Monday and doesn't sing or tap. Full review here: cometoverhollywood.com/2026/03/30/m...

Musical Monday: The Powers Girl (1943) It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this mu…

Musical Monday: The Powers Girl (1943)
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Poster for Hiroshima mon amour (1959)

Now Watching
Hiroshima mon amour (1959)

Book Review: “My Way of Life” by Joan Crawford A disclaimer before I begin my review of “My Way of Life” by Joan Crawford: this is a book review. I’m not here to discuss Christina Crawford and whether or not her “Mommie Dearest” accusations are…

Actress Joan Crawford was born on March 23.
When you search Joan Crawford's book "My Way of Life," the words "unhinged" or "bizarre" are used in reviews. But is it? I unironically love it and read it once a year.
Linked below is my review:
cometoverhollywood.com/2017/07/20/b...

Catherine McLeod outside sitting on a white fence with a blue sky. She's wearing a blue skirt and white blouse.

Catherine McLeod sitting inside with a basket and holding has a chick. She's wearing a blue skirt and white blouse.

Actress Catherine McLeod in publicity photos to promote her starring role in this week's Musical Monday I'VE AWAYS LOVED YOU (1946). The original caption calls McLeod a "screen discovery of star-maker Frank Borzage."
Read our Musical Monday review here: cometoverhollywood.com/2026/03/23/m...

Musical Monday: I’ve Always Loved You (1946) It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this mu…

Musical Monday: I've Always Loved You (1946)
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Poster for Dementia 13 (1963)

Revisiting
Dementia 13 (1963)

Xavier Cugat, standing in striped pants and a dark jacket, with his brother, Francis Cugat who has on knee length golf pants, tall socks, a button up shirt and tie

Today I learned: that bandleader, musician Xavier Cugat had a brother also in the entertainment industry: Francis Cugat, who was a Technicolor consultant.

Poster for CRY FOR HAPPY

Now Watching
Cry for Happy (1961)

I didn't mean to make this a Glenn Ford weekend

Poster for The Undercover Man (1949)

Now Watching
The Undercover Man (1949)

Musical Monday: They Met in Argentina (1941) It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this mu…

This week's Musical Monday features a convoluted plot, subpar songs and a thankless role for Maureen O’Hara. However, its plot and music tie into a political initiative: The Good Neighbor Policy. Full review here:
cometoverhollywood.com/2026/03/16/m...

Musical Monday: They Met in Argentina (1941) It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this mu…

Musical Monday: They Met in Argentina (1941)
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Whaaaat
For what?

I'm sure someone could say "Yes, but it was a Juvenile Academy Award."
K. But in 2003, at the 75th Academy Awards, he was one of the living Academy Award winners honored and sitting on stage so.

Claude Jarman Jr holding a deer in THE YEARLING

Claude Jarman Jr with Shirley Temple holding his juvenile Academy Award

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY OMITTED ACADEMY AWARD WINNER CLAUDE JARMAN, JR. FROM THE IN MEMORIAM?!?!?

(I'm not surprised but still angry!)

Over the span of 26 years, a special Juvenile Academy Award was presented to 12 "outstanding" child stars. Shirley Temple was the first to receive the miniature-sized statue. More in a piece I wrote for @tcmtv.bsky.social back in 2021:
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A photo of the outside of the Dolby Theater in the Hollywood and Highland mall

Looking from Hollywood Blvd into the Hollywood and Highland mall. It shows stairs that go up to the Dolby Theater line with every Best Picture

A reminder that the Academy Awards are held in the mall on Hollywood and Highland.

Robert Osborne and Olivia de Havilland at the Academy Awards in 1977. Robert is in a 1970s suit with a velvet bow tie and lapel. Olivia is in a chiffon gown

Robert Osborne and Olivia de Havilland at the Academy Awards in 1977.

Actors who had their Academy Awards stolen: Some were pranks, others were returned and some awards are still missing. Read more here:
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Me standing and holding a sign that says "50 Camps Strong" while wearing a yellow top and black yoga pants. There are balloons behind me, but unrelated to 50 camps

Met my first fitness goal of the year

Musical Monday: Let’s Make Music (1940) It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this mu…

This week's Musical Monday features an excellent performance of “Big Noise from Winnetka” performed by Bob Crosby and his band.
Full review here:
cometoverhollywood.com/2026/03/09/m...

I still need to watch!

HBD Paula Prentiss!!
Notable #70s incl Move (w/Elliot Gould) Born to Win (Passer, w/George Segal, Karen Black) Catch-22 (Nichols) Parallax View (Pakula, w/Beatty)
More:
@hollywoodcomet.bsky.social: cometoverhollywood.com/2019/04/07/t...
@texasmonthly.bsky.social: www.texasmonthly.com/arts-enterta...

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