Announcing The Marathon Stars Blogathon!

The Wonderful World of Cinema and In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood are proud to present their first collaboration: The Marathon Stars Blogathon! This event will be the occasion for you to explore the body of work of an actor or an actress from whom you haven’t seen many films (or none), but that you’re curious to discover.

But how will this event take place?

These rules will guide you:

1- Choose a movie star (actor or actress) from whom you haven’t seen many films (a maximum of three). You can pick a  “modern” star, but she should have started her career in the year 2000 or before. It can also be all a type of actors/actresses. Character actors are welcomed.

2- No duplicates. There are many movie stars.

3- You’re free to write about more than one star if that is your wish.

4- In your submission, please write your choice, the name of your blog, and your blog URL.

5- From the moment your choice is confirmed, start watching movies starring this chosen star. Of course, it has to be films that you haven’t seen yet, and you should watch a minimum of five (don’t worry, you’ll have time). The idea, of course, is to do a little (or big) movie marathon! You”ll have until the blogathon days to do so. We suggest you subscribe as soon as possible.

6- Also, once your submission is confirmed, choose one of those beautiful banners created by me and Crystal and include it on your blog to promote the event.

7- The Blogathon will take place from March 10 to March 12, 2016. On those days, tell us about your discoveries. We mostly want you to concentrate on the actor or actress’ performances in each movie.

6- To help you, here is an example from a past marathon feedback done by The Wonderful World of Cinema (me). Of course, your post doesn’t have to take this form. It’s just an example:

Dolores Hart’s Films Marathon

7- Invite your other friend bloggers to participate, and enjoy! If you have any doubts or questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. You can contact me at the following e-mail address: virginie.pronovost@gmail.com

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Here is the roster with the Blog names and their choice(s):

The Wonderful World of Cinema – Claire Trevor

Cinema Crossroads – William Holden

BNoirDetour – Linda Darnell

Back to Golden Days – Ronald Reagan 

Smitten Kitten Vintage – Gloria Swanson

Defiant Success – Tyrone Power

Classic Reel Girl – George Murphy

In the Good Old Days Of Classc Hollywood – Jean Harlow

Wolffian Classics Movies Digest – Greta Garbo

The Old Hollywood Garden – Sterling Hayden

Old Hollywood Films – Mary Pickford 

Critica Retrô – Marion Davies

Mother Time Musings – Susan Hayward

The Flapper Dame – Joel McCrea

Girls Do Film – Carole Lombard

Random Pictures – Barbara Stanwyck

The Midnite Drive-In – Bogart Bacall 

Movie Classics –Hedy Lamarr

Cinema Cities – Denzel Washington

Flickin’ Out – Mary Astor

Dream Factory 17 – Jessica Lange

Century Film Project – Gilbert “Broncho Billy” Anderson

Phyllis Love Classic Movies–Vivien Leigh

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To see the In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood‘s version of the announcement, please click on the following link:

Announcing the Marathon Stars Blogathon

We hope you’ll all make amazing discoveries!