I’m thrilled to be joining my friend Robin from Pop Culture Reverie for the second time in honoring two special people in our life, my grandmother, Audrey and Robin’s mother, Margaret, who were both born in 1938. For the occasion, we have decided to host a blogathon dedicated to the films and the stars who were made in 1938.
Although 1938 saw the release of a myriad of successful films, it isn’t a year that is often recognized. As far as the movie industry is concerned, 1939 is considered to be the greatest year for movies. I certainly agree with the above statement, but I strongly feel that the previous year ( 1938 ) was just as memorable.
We hope that you can join us in celebrating this wonderful year for movies with the “Made in 1938 Blogathon”. The purpose of this event is to write about an individual movie that was released in 1938, a film personality that was born in 1938 or a film-related event that occurred in 1938. If you have chosen to write about a certain star who was born that year, please write a biography, a career retrospective, or an analysis of the person, not an assessment of one of their films.
THE RULES
1. Entries must cover a film released in 1938, a film personality born in 1938, or a certain motion picture event that occurred in 1938.
2. Although an array of great films were released in 1938, we have decided to allow two duplicates per person.
3. Bloggers are welcome to write more than one post if they wish. However, we are only allowing no more than three entries per person.
4. We will not accept any previously published articles. All entries must be fresh material.
5. When: The blogathon will run 16-19 January 2019. Please submit your entries on either of these dates.
6. To express your interest in participating in the blogathon, leave a comment on my blog, along with the name and URL of your blog, and the subject you wish to cover, or you can always register by email at: carolelombardforever@yahoo.com or robinpruter@gmail.com. For those of you who wish to register by email, please be sure to include the name and URL of your blog, and the topic you wish to cover. Once your topic has been approved, please choose one of the fabulous banners made by Robin and add it to your blog. We look forward to having you join us in January.
P.S. Stay tuned, as Maddy from Maddy Loves Her Classic Films and I will be hosting another exciting blogathon which will take place shortly after this event. The announcement will be published within the next week or so.
Subjects that have been claimed twice, and therefore cannot be chosen again.
Room Service & Carefree.
THE ROSTER
In The Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood: “The Sisters” and TBD.
Pop Culture Reverie: Mad About Music.
Love Letters To Old Hollywood: “Carefree” and “The Saint In New York”
The Stop Button: “The Buccaneer”
Movie Movie Blog Blog: Room Service.
Portraits By Jenni: The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse.
Movie Rob: “A Slight Case of Murder”, “Three Comrades” and “Room Service”
The Midnight Drive-In: Flash Gordon’s Trip To Mars.
The Wonderful World of Cinema: Merrily We Live.
Wide Screen World: Rawhide.
Caftan Woman: If I were King.
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian: Christopher Lloyd, Rich Little, and Wolfman Jack.
Real Weegie Midget Reviews: Pygmalion.
Carole & Co: Carole Lombard in 1938.
The Story Enthusiast: Natalie Wood tribute.
Talk About Cinema: The Disney studio’s work in 1938.
Critica Retro: Angels With Dirty Faces.
The Flapper Dame: Vivacious Lady.
Taking Up Room: Test Pilot.
18 Cinema Lane: Shirley Temple’s 1938 films.
The Dream Book Blog: Wives Under Suspicion.
Musings Of A Classic Film Addict: Alexander’s Ragtime Band.
Overture Books and Films: Carefree.
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What a great idea! I would love to cover Carefree and The Saint in New York.
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Wonderful choices. Thanks Michaela.
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I’d like to blog about the Marx Brothers comedy ROOM SERVICE.
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I love that film. Thanks for joining Steve.
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Getting back onto the blogging horse, as my credits were earned this summer and I began teaching once again; after a long absence due to being a stay at home mom. I saw a great film made in 1938, watched it this summer, The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse, starring Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor, Humphrey Bogart-put me down for that one! portraitsbyjenni@wordpress.com
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That’s a film I’ve always been interested in seeing. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it. Thanks for joining.
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im in! can i do a slight case of murder, three comrades and room service?
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I’ve got you down for those three. Thanks Rob.
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Put me down for Flash Gordon’s Trip to Mars serial, please.
Quiggy @ The MidNITE Drive-In.
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Will add you now. Thanks for joining.
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I love 1938 because two of my very favorite films were released that year! But I already reviewed them. So, I’d like to go with Merrily We Live! 🙂
Here is the link to my blog:
https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com
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I’ve got you down for it. Thanks for joining Virginie.
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RAWHIDE, with Lou Gehrig!
http://widescreenworld.blogspot.com
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Sure. It’s all yours.
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Excellent topic. I’d like to contribute a piece on If I Were King.
https://www.caftanwoman.com/
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Great choice. Thanks for joining Patricia.
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What a GREAT idea!!! I see so many people picking movies (which I will be anxious to read about), but I’ll change it up a bit.
I love the idea of picking someone born in 1938. I immediately began to look at people born in 1938 and three stars jumped out at me: Christopher Lloyd, Rich Little and Wolfman Jack. Is it possible to write on all 3? If not, please let me know and I will chose one. I have been fans of all three for different reasons and I find it thrilling to be able to research and write about them.
Please let me know
Keith
https://nostaligicitalian.wordpress.com/
keithallen.dj@gmail.com
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That’s fine by me. I say go for it. I’m looking forward to reading your post. Thanks so much for joining,.
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As I write the blog Carole & Co., I’d like to write about Carole Lombard that year. Yes, I’ll cover her film “Fools For Scandal,” arguably her worst starring vehicle, but so much else happened with her that year — her first appearances on “Lux Radio Theater,” her week-long stint as publicist at Selznick-International, a deepening romance with Clark Gable, aiding ailing ex-husband William Powell, and more.
I’d like to write the entry on Jan. 18 or 19, as Jan. 16 is reserved for Carole’s angel day.
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That’s a wonderful idea Vincent. Thanks for joining us.
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Just gave your blogathon a plug at https://carole-and-co.livejournal.com/950226.html
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Thanks Vincent.
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Can I do a tribute to Natalie Wood? I think she deserves one.
I’m at http://www.storyenthusiast.com
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I’ve got you down.
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Definitely. I’ll put you down for it. Thanks for joining.
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Would it be OK if I covered the Disney studios’s work throughout the year 1938?
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Sure. That definitely works. It’s a wonderful topic.
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1938 rocks! I want to write about Vivacious lady! Love that movie!
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I love that film. Thanks for joining Emily.
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Hi, Crystal–what a great idea! I’d like to review “Test Pilot,” please.
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Sounds great Rebecca. Welcome aboard.
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Thanks, Crystal!
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Hello Crystal! While looking at which movies were released in 1938, I noticed that Shirley Temple had three movies premiere that year: Just Around the Corner, Little Miss Broadway, and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. For this blogathon, I’d like to write a half editorial/half review called “What makes a Shirley Temple movie a “Shirley Temple movie”. In this post, I would not only review these three films, but also explore the similarities and differences between them.
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That’s a fantastic idea. I will put you down for it. Thanks for joining.
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Interesting blogathon :-). I like to go off the beaten path a bit and do my post on the crime drama “Wives Under Suspicion”.
Tam May
The Dream Book Blog
https://thedreambookblog.wordpress.com
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I haven’t seen that film as yet, but it sounds interesting. Thanks for joining Tam.
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I am so sorry! Somehow I got the end date for the blogathon mixed up. I thought it was the 20th :-(. I posted my contribution to the blogathon, though. Sorry it’s a day late!
https://thedreambookblog.wordpress.com/2019/01/20/a-life-for-a-life-wives-under-suspicion-1938/
Tam
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Hi, Crystal! I’d like to sign up for Alexander’s Ragtime Band (1938) if possible. I haven’t seen it, and it sounds really promising since it stars Tyrone Power and was the top grossing film of the year!
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That’s a fabulous topic for the blogathon. Thanks for joining Samantha.
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I would like to jin! Can I talk about Carefree please? I love that movie! Here is the link to my blog https://www.overturebooksandfilm.com/
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Sounds great. Thanks for joining.
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Could I write about a film called The Masseurs and a Woman? My blog is Cinematic Scribblings: https://cinematicscribblings.wordpress.com/ Thank you!
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Hi Erin. I’m really sorry for the late reply. I’ve only just seen your comment. That sounds like a great film. It’s a good choice for the blogathon. Thanks for joining.
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Going to change my review choice, will you accept films set in this year? If so can you add me with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade instead? Please tell me asap so I can find something if this film not appropriate. Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews
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Hi Gill. It has to be a film that was made or released in 1938, a star that was born that year or a cinematic event that took place in 1938. If You want to a recommendation, I highly recommend “Bringing Up Baby”. I think you’ll enjoy it.
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Just discovered The Adventures of Robin Hood, can you change my review to this one please??
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Hi there, just spotted your message.. can I stick with the Robn Hood film, done quite a few with Cary Grant recently.
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Sure. That’s fine.
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Thanks x
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It took me such a long time to decide what I wanted to review! I have finally decided on The Cowboy and The Lady, starring Gary Cooper. Thanks for hosting this!
MovieCritic
Movies Meet Their Match
https://moviesmeetmatch.blogspot.com/
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I’m adding you now. Thanks for joining.
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Love this idea for a blogathon and would love to participate. Would love to write about Jezebel please? Many thanks!
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For some reason I’ve only just seen your message. I will add you asap. Thanks for joining.
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Sorry but going to have to withdraw my entry for this blogathon, for personal reasons but hope all goes welll and hope to join you for your next one. Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews
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Hey, Crystal! I’m a bit early, but here is my first entry:
https://loveletterstooldhollywood.blogspot.com/2019/01/ginger-wreaks-havoc-and-wins-fred-in.html
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Thanks Michaela.
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My blog is up a day early —–
https://nostaligicitalian.wordpress.com/2019/01/15/made-in-1938/
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Thanks.
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Here’s my entry:
https://talk-about-cinema.blogspot.com/2019/01/disney-in-1938.html
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My contribution of If I Were King: https://www.caftanwoman.com/2019/01/made-in-1938-blogathon-if-i-were-king.html
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Thanks Patricia.
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