THE SPENCER TRACY AND KATHARINE HEPBURN BLOGATHON IS HERE

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Anyone who knows me would know that I am a devoted fan of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, and have always marveled over the level of talent that both stars exuded. When my fellow Kate enthusiast, Margaret Perry asked me if I would do the hosting duties for this years blogathon, I was euphoric, and approached the assignment with absolute gusto.

It’s been three months since I announced this great blogathon, which showcases the masterful dexterity of Katharine Hepburn, and Spencer Tracy, her frequent co-star and love interest. As time progressed, an array of bloggers registered, and during the course of the next few days, these prolific writers will be celebrating the life and careers of both stars who continue to leave an indelible mark on cinematic history.

I would like to thank everyone who took the time to participate, and I look forward to reading your entries.

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THE SPENCER TRACY AND KATHARINE HEPBURN BLOGATHON ENTRIES:

The Wonderful World Of Cinema explores a memorable piece of Spencer Tracy’ career before Katharine Hepburn entered the picture, with her delightful article on Libeled Lady ( 1936 )

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Silver Screenings expresses her love for Katharine Hepburn in a written letter to the exceptional actress who exceeded her expectations. You can view her post on the Great Kate here.

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Love Letters To Old Hollywood goes on a vacation with Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant with her exceptional post on their third film together, Holiday ( 1938 )

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Cinematic Scribblings visits Kate’s Academy Award winning performance in The Lion In Winter ( 1968 )

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Maddy Loves Her Classic Films tells us what happens when Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn work as opposing lawyers in Adam’s Rib ( 1949 )

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Taking Up Room explains why Spencer Tracy is the shining figure in Boys Town ( 1938 )

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Karavansara tells us why Katharine Hepburn’ performance shouldn’t go unnoticed in, The Iron Petticoat ( 1956 )

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The Story Enthusiast delves into the background and history of Katharine’ first film with Cary Grant, Sylvia Scarlett ( 1935 )

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The Stop Button reminisces about the time when Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy sent sparks flying in Desk Set ( 1957 )

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Sat In Your Lap revisits Spencer Tracy’ role, where he endured the disastrous 1906 earthquake in San Francisco ( 1936 ) 

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For her second post, Taking Up Room talks about the sequel to “Boys Town”, Men Of Boys Town ( 1941 )

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The Diary Of A Movie Maniac tells us why Katharine Hepburn is an absolute delight in Love Among The Ruins ( 1975 )

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A Shroud Of Thoughts joins us with Spencer Tracy in Bad Day At Black Rock ( 1955 )

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For her second post, Love Letters To Old Hollywood reminisces about the time when Katharine Hepburn first met and fell in love with Spencer Tracy in Woman Of The Year ( 1942 )

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Vinnie H Movie Reviews goes on a memorable journey with Kate & Bogie on The African Queen ( 1951 )

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The Dream Book Blog sings the praises of Kate’s stellar performance in Long Day’s Journey Into Night ( 1962 )

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The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog talks about Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy in State Of The Union ( 1948 )

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The Divine Miss. Hepburn joins Kate and Cary on their fun misadventures in Bringing Up Baby ( 1938 )

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Cinema Monolith discusses Spencer Tracy’ performance in The Seventh Cross ( 1944 )

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Blogferatu delves into the horror aspects of Katharine’ film, Suddenly, Last Summer ( 1959 )

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For her third post, Taking Up Room takes us back to Katharine’ roots as a sports enthusiast in Pat And Mike ( 1952 )

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Real Weedgie Midget Reviews visits Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda in On Golden Pond ( 1981 )

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I found It At The Movies joins the party with an engaging article on Spencer Tracy’ performance in Bad Day At Block Rock ( 1955 )

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Moon In Gemini delivers the delightful news that Spencer Tracy’ daughter is getting married in Father Of The Bride ( 1950 )

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Wolffian Classic Movies Digest revisits one of Tracy & Hepburn’s most underrated movies, Keeper Of The Flame ( 1943 )

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Prince Of Hollywood joins us with Katharine’s first Oscar winning performance in Morning Glory ( 1933 )

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Pure Entertainment Preservation Society reflects on her memorable vacation with Kate and Cary in Holiday ( 1938 )

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Anybody Got A Match? tells us about the screen-pairing of Spencer Tracy and Bette Davis in 20,000 Years In Sing Sing ( 1932 )

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Hometowns To Hollywood takes us on a journey back to Spencer Tracy’s early years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Le Cinema Dreams provides us with a delightful analysis on Spencer Tracy’s role in The Actress ( 1953 )

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For her fourth entry, Taking Up Room delivers Katharine’s heartfelt tribute to Spencer Tracy with her engaging article on The Spencer Tracy Legacy, Hosted By Katharine Hepburn ( 1986 )

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For her fourth entry, Vinnie H Movie Reviews talks about Spencer Tracy in Broken Lance ( 1954 )

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DB Movies Blog provides us with a fantastic article on the film that resurrected Kate’s career, The Philadelphia Story ( 1940 )

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The Flapper Dame joins the party with an engrossing article on the performances of Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable & Myrna Loy in The Test Pilot ( 1938 )

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Critica Retro gives a fine analysis on Kate’s touching & poignant tribute to Spence in The Spencer Tracy Legacy, Hosted by Katharine Hepburn. 

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Life With Books & Movies reminisces about his time with Kate and Henry On Golden Pond ( 1981 )

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Lauren Champkin joins us with her article on Spencer’s spectacular film, Father Of The Bride ( 1950 )

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For her second post, Pure Entertainment Preservation Society pens a delightful article on the first of the nine Tracy & Hepburn films, Woman Of The Year ( 1942 )

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And to finish off the blogathon, I deliver to you all an article on my second favorite movie, Bringing Up Baby ( 1938 )

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60 thoughts on “THE SPENCER TRACY AND KATHARINE HEPBURN BLOGATHON IS HERE

  1. Dear Crystal,

    Your blogathon seems to be going really well so far. Good luck on the next few days of it! I will publish my article on “Holiday” tomorrow and my article on “Woman of the Year” the next day.

    Yours Hopefully,

    Tiffany Brannan

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  3. maddylovesherclassicfilms

    Hi Crystal. Thanks so much for hosting this terrific blogathon. Nice to see so much Tracy and Hepburn love out there. Really enjoying working my way through all the articles.

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  4. Dear Crystal,

    I’m about halfway done with my “Woman of the Year” article, but I won’t be able to publish it before midnight. If I publish it sometime tomorrow, can it still be included in the blogathon? If not, you will have to remove this second article from the roster. I do hope you will be able to accept it a little late. I’m sorry about being tardy, but I’m sure you understand how busy I was this weekend.

    Yours Hopefully,

    Tiffany Brannan

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  5. Hey, Crystal!
    I am so sorry I wan’t able to participate. I never got to see the movie, then Oct. and Nov. were so crazy! I will check out your Elizabeth Taylor blogathon in hopes of reviewing that!

    MovieCritic

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