The Fourth Annual Olivia de Havilland Blogathon is Here!!!

Today Dame Olivia de Havilland celebrated her 103rd year here on earth!!! We are so lucky that she is still with us and I'm a honored to be able to celebrate her incredible life and career with this little blogathon and for Crystal from In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood for co-hosting with me.

I will try to update this post daily with the entries and hopefully will have time to read them this weekend.

Here are the entries:

Realweedgiemidget Reviews kicks off the day with Olivia's appearance on The Love Boat.

Pale Writer tells us about a less pleasurable experience of Olivia's character in The Snake Pit (1948).

The Stop Button delves into The Heiress (1949).

Photo by Samantha Ellis

Musings of a Classic Film Addict share's Olivia's recipe for Salade Nicoise.

Movies Meet Their Match is pleasantly surprised with The Proud Rebel (1958).

To Be Updated!!

The 2nd Annual Olivia de Havilland Blogathon + Errol Flynn Day 2

Yesterday started off great and it is continuing today with more great posts from around the blogosphere.

The Posts:

Musings Of A Classic Film Addict shows how a great film can be made even if the stars aren't happy with their roles in Dodge City (1939).

Pure Entertainment Preservation Society discovers Olivia for the first time in The Strawberry Blonde (1941).

 

The Stop Button looks at the downside of The Adventures Of Robin Hood (1938).

 

Life With Books & Movies writes about the emotional To Each His Own (1946).

 

The Dream Book Blog takes a look at the psychological side of The Heiress (1949).

"Are you talking about me?"

 

Critica Retro writes about the under-seen comedy It’s Love I’m After (1937).

 

Sat In Your Lap compares It’s Love I’m After (1937) to another famous screwball film.

 

Sat In Your Lap also shares the under-seen and touching Gentleman Jim (1942).

 

Pre-Blogathon Post | Day 1 | Day 3

The 2nd Annual Olivia de Havilland Blogathon + Errol Flynn Day 1

The first day of The 2nd Annual Olivia de Havilland Blogathon + Errol Flynn is finally here! I can't wait to read all of the post on two of my favorite actors.

The Posts:

I start the day off with My Journey with Olivia.

I think he's hiding something...

Love Letters to Old Hollywood writes about the incredible pairing of Errol Flynn and Barbara Stanwyck in the NON-swashbuckler Cry Wolf (1947).

Hamlette's Soliloquy tells the story of Errol and Olivia on the Santa Fe Trail (1940).

Taking Up Room looks at Olivia's most famous role in Gone With the Wind (1939).

I'd imagine this is a factor...

Maddy Loves Her Classic Movies discusses why she loves the Errol/Olivia pairing in Dodge City (1939) the best.

The Wonderful World of Cinema shares her Top Ten Olivia de Havilland Movies.

I also shared some interesting articles in my pre-Blogathon post yesterday.

Pre-Blogathon Post | Day 2 | Day 3

The Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn Blogathon Starts Tomorrow!

The Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn Blogathon starts tomorrow! I can not wait to celebrate Olivia's 101st birthday tomorrow and the life and career of her frequent co-star Errol Flynn.

Just come across this blogathon and want to join? Jump on in! You have until Monday to share your post! Have an old post (of a film or topic that's not been claimed) that you'd like to share? I'll add it to the bottom of the daily posts

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3

Here's a few news articles on our beloved Olivia (and Errol) that have been published recently:

Olivia de Havilland sues FX over unauthorized use of her identity in 'Feud: Bette and Joan'

Olivia de Havilland on Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and 'Feud'

Olivia de Havilland on becoming the oldest person to be named 'Dame'

Olivia de Havilland reflects on experience as Cannes Festival's first female jury president in 1965

The incredible story of how Olivia de Havilland introduced Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier of Monaco

Errol Flynn Biopic in the works (screenplay written by Flynn's grandson, Luke)

Is anyone planning on seeing the new My Cousin Rachel when it comes out next week? Below is the 1952 trailer with Olivia and the new trailer with Rachel Weisz.

Here's a list of upcoming Olivia and Errol films being shown on TCM:

July 8 - Anthony Adverse (1936) - Olivia de Havilland & Fredric March
July 12 - Too Much, Too Soon (1958) - Errol Flynn as John Barrymore
July 15 - Escape Me Never (1947) - Errol Flynn & Ida Lupino, Gig Young, Eleanor Parker
July 27 - The Sisters (1938) - Errol Flynn & Bette Davis
August 7 - Never Say Goodbye (1946) - Errol Flynn & Eleanor Parker, S.Z. Sakall
August 26 - The Strawberry Blonde (1941) - Olivia de Havilland & James Cagney, Rita Hayworth
September 3 - The Snake Pit (1948) - Olivia de Havilland
September 9 - Santa Fe Trail (1940) - Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland
September 15 - The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) - Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland

The Olivia de Havilland Centenary Blogathon: Wrap-up Day

 

We have come to the end of a glorious blogging weekend honoring the beautiful, graceful, and hugely talented Olivia de Havilland on the 100th anniversary of her birth. Here's hoping she makes it to her goal of 110!

 

And now, the final posts:

 

 

Stars and Letters shares some of Olivia's Correspondence in Don't Mess with Olivia de Havilland.

 

 

 

Musings of a Classic Film Addict gives us her Analysis of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939).

 

 

 

Defiant Success explores all 8 of the films of Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn

 

 

 

Smitten Kitten Vintage takes us on the Santa Fe Trail (1940).

 

 

 

LA Explorer does a Spotlight on Olivia de Havilland in Devotion.

 

 

 

Movie Rob discovers a pre-1960s film he enjoyed in The Ambassador's Daughter (1956).

 

 

 

Pop Culture Reverie talks about the underrated To Each His Own (1946). Don't forget to sign up for her upcoming Hail to the Chief Blogathon!

 

 

 

I attempt to cover Olivia de Havillands TV Appearances on my other blog, Bewitched with Classic TV.

 

 

 

My wonderful co-host Crystal closes the blogathon with her Life Story of Olivia.

  

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3

 

A HUGE THANK YOU to my co-host Crystal and to all of you for making this blogathon memorable!!!!

 

 

I also came across these two posts on Once Upon a Screen for Olivia's birthday: Career in Pictures and Radio Tribute.

 

The Olivia de Havilland Centenary Blogathon Day 3!

It's Day 3 of our Blogathon and the posts are still coming in strong! I only wish Olivia could see all the love she's getting in the blogging world!

Here's the posts for today!

Cinema Monolith tells us about the time when Olivia encountered Alibi Ike (1935).

 

All Good Things tells everyone about the little known and vastly underrated comedy Government Girl (1943) - check out this hilarious clip here if you need further proof.

Caftan Woman introduces us to The Male Animal (1942).

Danny’s Reviews reveals the evil side of Olivia in Hush Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964).

Lauren Champkin talks about Olivia's most famous role in Gone With the Wind (1939).

Moon in Gemini takes a different perspective in her post on Melanie Wilkes, Deconstructed.

Back to Golden Days takes a thorough look at Olivia's award-winning role in The Heiress (1949). She has also written a post on To Each His Own (1946) for her Film Friday, a comprehensive look at her life and films, and a lovely photo tribute!

Day 1 | Day 2 | Wrap-up

THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING OLIVIA'S BIRTHDAY MEMORABLE!!!

The Olivia de Havilland Centenary Blogathon Day 2!

Yesterday we had a great selection of posts celebrating Olivia's 100th birthday and today we have even more!

Critica Retro starts things off with The Strawberry Blonde (1941).

 

 

 

Portraits By Jenni tells us Olivia's role in the history of Dodge City (1939).

Old Hollywood Films takes us abroad with the family drama Light in the Piazza (1962).

Movie Classics hopes to bring attention to the little-known film Hold Back the Dawn (1941).

Christina Wehner looks at Olivia de Havilland as a jealous, but beautiful, schemer in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939).

Classic Film Obsessions brings us a treat with Elegance on Television - Olivia on What's My Line.

Way Too Damn Lazy to Write a Blog warns us we have to wait for Olivia's first appearance in The Great Garrick (1937).

Dark Lane Creative is unsettled when he discovers Olivia is the Lady in a Cage (1964).

A Shroud of Thoughts talks about the lesser known comedy It's Love I'm After (1937).

Day 1 | Day 3 | Wrap-up


THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING OLIVIA'S BIRTHDAY MEMORABLE!!!