Monthly Archives: May 2015

Harold Lloyd’s Speedy – Five Fun Facts

Posted on May 28, 2015 by John Bengtson

This Saturday morning, May 30, Harold Lloyd’s granddaughter Suzanne Lloyd and I will be introducing Lloyd’s final silent comedy Speedy (1928) at the Castro Theater as part of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival’s 20th anniversary program. Live musical accompaniment … Continue reading →

Posted in Harold Lloyd, New York, Speedy | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The Three On A Match – ‘G’ Men – Ann Dvorak connection

Posted on May 9, 2015 by John Bengtson

This post comes with a shout-out to Christina Rice, Senior Librarian overseeing the invaluable Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection, and author of Ann Dvorak: Hollywood’s Forgotten Rebel, the wonderful biography about the spirited actress who played many standout roles … Continue reading →

Posted in Los Angeles Historic Core, Pre-Code | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment