tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post7928289549307045788..comments2024-03-24T04:12:24.783-04:00Comments on A PERSON IN THE DARK: John Gilbert: The Last of the Silent Film Stars by Eve GoldenFlickChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-56579640179792331362013-07-16T19:36:16.407-04:002013-07-16T19:36:16.407-04:00Thank you, Dorian. I wish they would make a good m...Thank you, Dorian. I wish they would make a good movie of his life.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-29778503690028290422013-07-16T11:04:40.520-04:002013-07-16T11:04:40.520-04:00Marsha, your review of Eve Golden's JOHN GILBE...Marsha, your review of Eve Golden's JOHN GILBERT: THE LAST OF THE SILENT FILM STARS was a fascinating read! It's a shame that Gilbert was his own worst enemy in so many ways. Sounds like it's well worth reading; great blog post, as always!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-10721206498203288962013-07-10T07:29:30.647-04:002013-07-10T07:29:30.647-04:00I'm going to spend the morning watching a coup...I'm going to spend the morning watching a couple of his films.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421976438809816553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-11702309602114395062013-07-09T23:33:23.861-04:002013-07-09T23:33:23.861-04:00Eve Golden is a dear friend of mine, but I will no...Eve Golden is a dear friend of mine, but I will not feel guilty in the least saying this is one of the best biographies of Hollywood's *ahem* Golden Age that I have ever read. Actually, I read it twice already!<br /><br />Thanks for writing her such a nice review and endorsement! I'll link this site to my fb and my Peg Entwistle website, too!jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446379325838447211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-385544686859928362013-07-09T21:28:14.303-04:002013-07-09T21:28:14.303-04:00Silver Screenings - I can't wait to sample the...Silver Screenings - I can't wait to sample the works of Mr. Gilbert.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-71538969109122046202013-07-09T17:41:43.818-04:002013-07-09T17:41:43.818-04:00What a sad, fascinating story. One hears a lot of ...What a sad, fascinating story. One hears a lot of things about John Gilbert and it'll be good to see some of the movies TCM has scheduled for tomorrow night.<br /><br />Great post!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-17524292602454850192013-07-08T21:08:37.475-04:002013-07-08T21:08:37.475-04:00Lady Eve - Eve Golden had daughter Leatrice's...Lady Eve - Eve Golden had daughter Leatrice's blessing for this book, which makes it even more special and authentic.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-56175797862432319772013-07-08T21:07:56.182-04:002013-07-08T21:07:56.182-04:00Thanks, Sam - a sad, short life, indeed, but such ...Thanks, Sam - a sad, short life, indeed, but such an important Hollywood figure.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-16553057496095068332013-07-08T21:07:35.055-04:002013-07-08T21:07:35.055-04:00Oh, Le - you are so sweet. I can't wait to see...Oh, Le - you are so sweet. I can't wait to see more of Gilbert's films.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-41894366461832720952013-07-08T20:49:25.126-04:002013-07-08T20:49:25.126-04:00Great piece, Chick. Gilbert died in near-oblivion ...Great piece, Chick. Gilbert died in near-oblivion and I'm sure he never imagined a book would be written about his life and career 75+ years after his demise. Leatrice must be pleased that he's the subject of another bio - she did so much (including her own bio) to revive interest in him.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-28880823916582667782013-07-08T15:21:33.532-04:002013-07-08T15:21:33.532-04:00It seems to me he did a lot in his short life but ...It seems to me he did a lot in his short life but oh what a sad ending. Great post.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249267828928482104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-52038780837770729142013-07-08T15:15:51.943-04:002013-07-08T15:15:51.943-04:00Dear, you really should be part of the 2013 Summer...Dear, you really should be part of the 2013 Summer Classic Film Book Challenge, hosted by Raquel at Out of the Past. Your book reviews are great!<br />I still need to learn more abou John, but he was great in He who gets slapped, even with Lon Chaney to compete.<br />Kisses!Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-91337936675719356622013-07-07T20:54:07.316-04:002013-07-07T20:54:07.316-04:00Thanks, Inge. The really sad thing about Gilbert i...Thanks, Inge. The really sad thing about Gilbert is that he brought it all on himself - one of the most self-destructive stories I've ever read.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-6438988447177559772013-07-07T20:52:21.126-04:002013-07-07T20:52:21.126-04:00Great post Marsha. What a sad ending for the man w...Great post Marsha. What a sad ending for the man who was one of the brightest stars of the silent screen. In 'Queen Christina' he is a shadow of his former self. For this reason, I don't care for that film. good stuff--but sad.Inge Greguschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323620113075447220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-39493602103426051562013-07-07T20:45:01.941-04:002013-07-07T20:45:01.941-04:00He was very handsome, Patti, and a huge star. I kn...He was very handsome, Patti, and a huge star. I know his films with Garbo, but I am looking forward to seeing the TCM roster.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-88313284830724167322013-07-07T20:21:54.054-04:002013-07-07T20:21:54.054-04:00Wow, a heart attack at 38! How tragic!
Since I d...Wow, a heart attack at 38! How tragic!<br /><br />Since I don't watch silents, I am not at all familiar with Mr. Gilbert. He is very good-looking, though. I would have expected him to have a fantastic voice to match!Patti https://www.blogger.com/profile/12931836399684850729noreply@blogger.com