I wanted to announce this sooner, but unfortunately, I’ve had a lot on my plate lately, and to top it all off, I’ve been suffering from depression yet again, and that is a huge burden that prevents me from proceeding with things.
Now that I’ve gotten all of that out of my system, I want to say that I’m pleased that my annual Bette Davis Blogathon will be returning for its fourth consecutive year this April. The event will take place between April 5th – 7th to coincide with what would have been Bette’s 111th birthday on April 5th.
For those bloggers who would like to join the party, there are some rules that must be adhered to. Please read the following.
1. Now we all know the drill. Bloggers are welcome to write about anything relating to Bette Davis. There are a wealth of topics available, so the list is endless. As always, I encourage people to be imaginative and think outside the square. Instead of writing about her movies, you might want to provide a detailed analysis on another aspect of her life and career.
2. Because the life of Bette Davis is brimming with stories, I am allowing no more than two duplicates. If you have a topic in mind, act fast.
3. The blogathon commences on Bette’s birthday on April 5th, and finishes on April 7th. On the day of the blogathon I will publish a new post where bloggers can submit their entries. I only ask that you please send me your articles on either of those days or early if you prefer, and I’ll happily promote them.
4. 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. 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 you get confirmation, please choose one of the banners and advertise it on your blog. I look forward to seeing you all in April to celebrate all things Bette Davis.
SUBJECTS CLAIMED TWICE AND THEREFORE CANNOT BE CHOSEN AGAIN
Now Voyager ( 1942 ), Of Human Bondage ( 1934 )
THE ROSTER
In The Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood: Bette’s 1936 legal case battle, and a tribute to Bette.
Pale Writer: Now Voyager ( 1942 ) and a comparison between A Stolen Life and Dead Ringer.
Cinematic Scribblings: The Catered Affair ( 1956 )
Poppity Talks Classic Films: Mr. Skeffington ( 1944 ) and The Star ( 1952 )
Pop Culture Reverie: Death On the Nile ( 1978 )
Real Weegie Midget Reviews: Madame Sin ( 1972 )
The Dream Book Blog: The Little Foxes ( 1941 )
Caftan Woman: Bette’s appearance on “The Wagon Train” ( The Helen Lindstrom Story )
Down These Mean Streets: All About Eve ( 1950 )
The Stop Button: The Scapegoat ( 1959 )
Love Letters To Old Hollywood: Marked Woman ( 1937 )
Taking Up Room: Dark Victory ( 1939 )
Maddy Loves Her Classic Films: Now Voyager ( 1942 )
Silver Screen Classics: Dangerous ( 1935 )
Dubsism: The Link In My Brain Between Bette Davis and Baseball Hall-of-Famer Harmon Killebrew” .
Overture Books and Films: The Corn Is Green ( 1945 )
The Wonderful World of Cinema: Of Human Bondage ( 1934 )
Wolffian Classic Movies Digest: Tribute to Bette.
Critica Retro: Of Human Bondage ( 1934 )
Stars and Letters: Correspondence from Bette.
The Lonely Critic: The Man Who Came To Dinner ( 1942 )
Karavansara: The Watcher In the Woods ( 1980 )
I Found It At The Movies: The Letter ( 1940 )
Screen Dreams: Jezebel ( 1938 )
Vitaphone Dreamer: All About Eve ( 1950 )
Are You Thrilled: Bette Davis as an author.
Oh I’m so glad you’re doing a Blogathon for Bette. May I please write about Now Voyager, and a comparison between A Stolen Life and Dead Ringer?
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Those are both wonderful ideas. I will add you to the roster. Thanks for joining.
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Thank you so much. I hope you’re feeling a bit better soon.
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Thank you.
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Could I write about The Catered Affair? Thank you, and I hope you feel better soon.
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I love that movie. Thanks for joining.
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Splendid! I would love to write about both ‘Mr. Skeffington’ & ‘The Star’. 🤗
Thank you for this lovely event and I hope that your spirits will soon be lifted. You are not alone and are very courageous for speaking out against depression. ❤
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Thank you for your kind words Erica. Depression is something that I’ve been suffering from for years. It’s no fun. Those are great films and excellent choices for the blogathon. Thanks for joining.
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Hi there, sorry to hear you been unwell and hope all gets better for you soon. Love to join this with Madame Sin (1972) if thats ok. looks a great fun film. Thanks Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews
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That’s one of the few Bette films I have yet to see. I’ve got you down for it Gill.
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Not seen it either but looks an interesting plot and cast. Hope all well with you.
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I must check it out. It sounds really intriguing. Bette is done up to look half Chinese apparently. Very interesting.
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Is she?, I didn’t realise that. Checked out the trailer and it looks good fun in a seventies kinda way. Its set in Scotland apparently.
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Hi Gill. I’d love to invite you join this blogathon I’m co-hosting. https://crystalkalyana.wordpress.com/2019/02/10/announcing-the-second-annual-marathon-stars-blogathon/
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Just checked out your post with my choice. Fabulous idea as so many actors and actresses I’ve discovered through blogathons. AndI’m sure not the only one.
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Can’t believe it’s time for this already! Seems like only yesterday I was writing last year’s blogathon post :-D.
I’d love to do a post on Bette in The Little Foxes. It’s always been one of my favorite roles of hers.
Tam May
The Dream Book Blog
https://thedreambookblog.wordpress.com
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I know. Time goes so fast. Thanks for joining Tam.
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Hi Crystal! Here’s the link to my contribution to the blogathon :-).
Tam
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Thanks Tam.
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Hi. I would like to offer a piece on another of Bette’s TV appearances, Wagon Train: The Ella Lindstrom Story from 1959.
Side note: the episode has an IMDb rating of 9.6 out of 10! Bette guested three times on Wagon Train and each episode has a rating of over 9.
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That’s a wonderful topic Patricia. I think I’ve only seen one of Bette’s appearances on Wagon Train. I definitely need to check out the other two. Thanks for joining.
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Great idea for a blogathon. I didn’t see it was on before. So yes, I’d like to participate with All About Eve.
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Wonderful choice Margot. Thanks for joining.
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I forgot, I’d like to add your blog to my blogroll.
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Thanks. I still have to add yours too. You can go to my blog and click follow.
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ooooh! Can I do the Scapegoat for The Stop Button?
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It’s all yours. Thanks for joining.
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Hi, Crystal! I’d like to review “Dark Victory,” please, if that’s OK. I’ve never seen it. Hope you’re feeling better–that’s so tough.
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Dark Victory is one of my all time favorite films, so I think you’ll enjoy it. Thanks for joining.
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Cool–I’m looking forward to it. And you’re welcome. Crystal! Thanks for inviting me. 🙂
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Could I please write about Now, Voyager? Brave of you to speak out about what you are going through. You take it easy and take care of yourself. Happy that you are honouring Bette again.
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Sure Maddy. It’s one of my favorites. Thanks for joining. I hope you are on the road to recovery soon too.
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Looking forward to this! May I put myself down for Dangerous (1935) please?
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Sure. So glad you are joining.
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Could I please write about the Corn is Green (1945)? My blog name is Overture Books and Film. And my blog link is here. https://www.overturebooksandfilm.com/
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Sure Christine. Thanks for joining.
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Hi Crystal! Could I write about Of Human Bondage? I’d like to revisit this film!
I’m at The Wonderful World of Cinema
https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/
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I haven’t seen it for a while myself, but Bette delivers one of her best performances. Thanks for joining Virginie.
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I would love to write tribute to work of bette davis for her birthday tribute. why i love bette Davis
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That’s a great idea. Thanks Joseph.
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Just like Virginie, I also want to write about Of Human Bondage (1934).
Thanks!
Le
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Wonderful. Thanks Le.
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Hi Crystal,
can I join with correspondence from Bette?
thanks,
Janet
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Hi Janet. Of course you can. I will add you to the roster. Thanks for joining.
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Here I am… is there a slot for the Karavansara blog to cover The Watcher in the Woods, a Disney horror movie (yes, once such things existed) from 1980?
I’m Dave, and this is the url of my blog: https//karavansara.live
🙂
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That sounds wonderful. I watched that not long ago. Thanks for joining.
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Hi Crystal,
Thanks for the invite! I’d like to write a review of “The Letter” (1940).
Cheers,
Debbi
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Sounds great. Thanks for joining Debbi.
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I’d love to write about Jezebel (1938) if that’s okay? 🙂
I’m at screendreams.net
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Absolutely. I love Jezebel. I will add you to the roster. Thanks for joining. I’m also hosting another blogathon if you interested. Here is the link. https://crystalkalyana.wordpress.com/2019/03/08/announcing-the-rosalind-russell-blogathon/
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Hi there! Could you put me down for ALL ABOUT EVE? Thanks!
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Hi Meredith. I will add you to the roster now. Thanks for joining.
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By the way, I’m also hosting another blogathon if your interested. Here is the link. https://crystalkalyana.wordpress.com/2019/03/08/announcing-the-rosalind-russell-blogathon/
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I’m excited about writing about Bette Davis again. I’d like my topic to be–‘Bette Davis, author’
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That sounds Wonderful. Thanks for joining.
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Here’s my entry. I’m a bit early, I know. 🙂
https://downthesemeanstreetsblog.blogspot.com/2019/03/all-about-eve-1950.html
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Thanks Margot. I’m looking forward to reading it. It’s not a problem about being early.
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Hi Crystal. Here is my entry for Now, Voyager.
https://maddylovesherclassicfilms.wordpress.com/2019/03/29/the-fourth-annual-bette-davis-blogathon-now-voyager1942/
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Thanks Maddy. Looking forward to reading it.
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Hello there, Crystal! Here is the first of my entries for the blogathon:
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Thanks Erica.
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Hope its not too late to join in – I’d like to do Dangerous (1935), The Whales of August (1987) and Strangers: The Story of a Mother and a Daughter (1979)
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Hi Rob. You’re more than welcome to join.
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