Celluloid Days

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Released on this day in 1942 was the romantic drama film 'Casablanca'. Directed by Michael Curtiz and stars Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre. #OnThisDay

Born on this day is 1933 was singer and actor Robert Goulet. Robert was a Grammy Award and Tony Award winner, and his career spanned almost six decades. And, of course, he was in Beetlejuice (1988) and The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1952 was the film 'Bwana Devil'. This American adventure B movie is based on the true story of the Tsavo maneaters, two male lions that were responsible for the deaths of dozens of construction workers. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1909 was actress, Frances Dee. Francis was a successful actress in the 30s and 40s. She was in such films as An American Tragedy (1931), Of Human Bondage (1934), and Val Lewton psychological horror film I Walked With a Zombie (1943) #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1947 was the film noir 'Out Of The Past'. This film was directed by Jacques Tourneur and stars Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, Kirk Douglas, and Rhonda Fleming. This is a fantastic film that is required viewing! #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1930 was actor, Ricardo Montalbán. Ricardo had a 68-year acting career with over 170 credits but is best known Fantasy Island and the TV Series Star Trek “Space Seed” (1967) and in the film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982). #OnThisDay #botd

Released in this day in 1933 was the British horror film 'The Ghoul'. Starring Boris Karloff, Cedric Hardwicke, Ernest Thesiger, and Ralph Richardson, this is the tale of an Egyptologist who returns from the dead to take revenge on those who have violated his tomb. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1899 was American Film actress Vera Reynolds. Vera began working in silent films at age 23, She was one of Mack Sennett’s Bathing Beauties, and began a star in silent pictures and was able to make the transition to sound. #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1951 was the sci-fi disaster film, When Worlds Collide, produced by George Pal. With a rogue star is going to bring the destruction of the Earth, a desperate effort to build a space ark. It stars Richard Derr, Barbara Rush, and Peter Hansen. #OnThisDay

Born on this day was the actor, Robert Vaughn. Robert played the suave spy Napoleon Solo in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. He was also in films such as Teenage Cave Man (1958), The Magnificent Seven (1960), Superman III (1983), and C.H.U.D. II: Bud the C.H.U.D.(1989). #OnThisDay

Released on this day in 1976 was the made-for-TV movie, ‘The Savage Bees!’ It starred Ben Johnson, Michael Parks, and Gretchen Corbet. An annual Mardi Gras celebration is brought to a halt when a swarm of African killer bees escape from a foreign freighter. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1922 was Lynne Roberts. Lynne also went by the name Mary Hart who was a film actress. She was in the films The Mysterious Miss X (1939), Young America (1942), Dr. Renault's Secret (1942), That's My Gal (1947) & Madonna of the Desert (1948) #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1931 was the pre-Code horror film, ‘Frankenstein’. Directed by James Whale, it stars Colin Clive, Boris Karloff, Dwight Frye, and Edward van Sloan. Dr. Frankenstein creates a human monster out of lifeless body parts. #OnThisDay

Happy 82nd birthday is the British-American actress, Juliet Mills. Juliet began as a child actress. She was in such films as No My Darling Daughter (1961), The Wrong Box (1966) and Avanti! (1972) but is best known for the sitcom Nanny and the Professor. #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1955 was the French psychological horror thriller film, ”Les Diaboliques,” Starring Simone Signoret, Véra Clouzot, Paul Meurisse, and Charles Vanel. The wife and mistress plan to murder with what they believe is the perfect alibi. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1937 was actress, author and writer, Ingrid Pitt. Ingrid is best known for her work in horror films of the 1970s like The Vampire Lovers (1970), Countess Dracula (1971), and The House That Dripped Blood (1971). #OnThisDay #botd

Born on this day in 1920 was actress, Gene Tierney. Gene was acclaimed for her great beauty, she became established as a leading lady. Her films include Laura (1944), Leave Her to Heaven (1945), The Razor's Edge (1946), & The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1980 was the Belgian comedy horror film, 'Mama Dracula'. Starring Louise Fletcher and Maria Schneider, a female vampire must bathe in the blood of virgins in order to stay alive. The trouble is that virgins are in short supply nowadays. #OnThisDay

Released on this day in 1971 was 'Werewolves on Wheels!' This American exploitation film stars Stephen Oliver, D.J. Anderson, and Deuce Barry. A biker gang and its leader fall prey to a Satan worshipper and his cult. I would guess it is about what you think it is. #OnThisDay