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“Kiss Me Kate” and Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream (Ice Cream Social Blogathon)“Kiss Me Kate” and Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream (Ice Cream Social Blogathon)

May 23, 2016May 23, 2016 | lainilaini | 0 Comment | 9:31 am

I’m pretty sure I discovered the Marx Brothers first– when I was around 10 or 11. I happened by the living room as my parents watched Harpo on his harp,

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“What we want most to be, we are” (Movie Scientist blogathon)“What we want most to be, we are” (Movie Scientist blogathon)

February 20, 2016February 20, 2016 | lainilaini | 2 Comments | 9:29 pm

This is my post for the Movie Scientist Blogathon, sponsored by Silver Screenings and Christina Wehner. Thanks for having me, y’all (and sorry for running a bit late on “Mad

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An overview of the life and career of Marie Prevost (O Canada blogathon)An overview of the life and career of Marie Prevost (O Canada blogathon)

February 1, 2016February 1, 2016 | lainilaini | 12 Comments | 8:00 am

Now that I’m practically Canadian, I couldn’t let an opportunity pass me by to participate in the 2016 O, Canada Blogathon, hosted by Ruth of Silver Screenings and Kristina at

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An overview of Ziegfeld Girl (part of the Backstage Blogathon)An overview of Ziegfeld Girl (part of the Backstage Blogathon)

January 17, 2016January 17, 2016 | lainilaini | 7 Comments | 3:15 pm

“Once upon a time there were three little girls…” Had you going for a minute, didn’t I? Instead of backstage antics at the Ziegfeld Follies, you thought I was going

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The Silent Movie Star Sandwich contest is on!The Silent Movie Star Sandwich contest is on!

November 29, 2015November 29, 2015 | lainilaini | 0 Comments | 6:55 pm

Love silent movies? Love food? Then here’s a challenge for you. Fritzi over at the Movies, Silently blog is running a sandwich contest. Create a sandwich inspired by your favorite

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99 cents? Now that’s a bargain!99 cents? Now that’s a bargain!

November 2, 2015November 2, 2015 | lainilaini | 2 Comments | 5:44 am

Hey everybody– Just letting you know that I’ve marked the e-book of The Forgotten Flapper down to 99 cents at Amazon for a limited time! So what are you waiting

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It’s been a bittersweet week in these parts…It’s been a bittersweet week in these parts…

August 21, 2015August 21, 2015 | lainilaini | 0 Comment | 5:51 am

A few weeks ago, my company decided to lay an entire unit off at my job, including me. But I’ve had to stay this long to aid in the transition.

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And the winner is….And the winner is….

August 8, 2015August 8, 2015 | lainilaini | 0 Comment | 7:42 am

Shawnna Pracejus! Since Shawnna is local, I’ll schedule a coffee with her soon when she gets back from vacation. She can pour it into her new mug. 🙂    

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It’s release day for The Forgotten Flapper!It’s release day for The Forgotten Flapper!

August 1, 2015August 1, 2015 | lainilaini | 0 Comment | 2:04 pm

I’m so very excited to announce that The Forgotten Flapper releases today! Yesterday, a lovely review was posted in the Rat Creek Press, a great little neighborhood paper here in

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Enter my giveaway! Win a cool Forgotten Flapper mug!Enter my giveaway! Win a cool Forgotten Flapper mug!

July 25, 2015July 25, 2015 | lainilaini | 4 Comments | 2:06 am

You say you’re obsessed with the bean? You’re nothing without your caffeine? (But want to express yourself as a lean, mean literary machine?) Your dilemma is solved! Here is a

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I wrote about 1953's Kiss Me Kate (one of my favorites!) and shared a scrumptious recipe for cherry chocolate chunk ice cream.
O Canada banner photo o-canada-banner-3.pngI wrote all about John Barrymore's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
O Canada banner photo o-canada-banner-3.pngWherein I wax fangirl about Marie Prevost
I scribbled some brief thoughts about Ziegfeld Girl
I elucidated ebulliently about the exciting adventures of Betty Hutton in "The Perils of Pauline."
My topic? "Jeanne Eagels was Robbed. Why the stage’s most recognized Sadie Thompson didn’t appear in the film."
I covered Clara Bow's "Getting ready for dinner" scene in 1926's It.
Solving the murder of catty showgirl Arlena Marshall (Diana Rigg) in "Evil Under the Sun"

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