So, even though Ruthie lost in the second round of the Classic Movie Actress Tournament…

…she’s still pretty fantastically amazing.

During a Google images search yesterday, I came across a wonderful photo of her on Ebay that I’ve never seen before.  When I clicked on the link that took me to the listing, there was less than five minutes to go and the price was a more than reasonable $9.99!  Seeing how I was the only bidder, I won it!  Behold:

I want to know the story behind the face she’s making, because it’s a positively epic face.

I got to looking at other listings for Ruthie and found a whole slew of photos I’d never seen before.  I wish I had all the money in the world, because I’d waste it on Ulta, Sephora, Manolo Blahniks, and Ruthie photos on Ebay.

Here’s a taste of what I would buy if I possessed such a never-ending cash flow:

Magnificent lady.  *sigh*

Vote for Ruthie!

As March Madness begins in the basketball world, so does the classic movie actress tournament!  Currently at http://www.rozrussell.com, Ruth Chatterton, one of my favorite stars of classic Hollywood, is embroiled in a neck-and-neck battle with fellow actress Sylvia Sidney.  She’s behind by one vote!  Please help Miss C out by giving her your vote!

While you’re there, there might be other actresses you want to help out.  The tournament is divided by decades: 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and the 1960s.  Each decade is hosted on a different blog; the links can be found at http://www.rozrussell.com.

Happy voting and GO RUTHIE!

And….Garbo wins!

In an exciting and dramatic finish, Garbo takes the victory with exactly 100 votes!

Though, Miss Lulu did an impressive job, garnering 82 votes for herself!  She had a fine showing; being runner up ain’t too shabby!

Both ladies did a wonderful job, as did their fans!  I have had a wonderful time hosting this tournament with my friend, Monty!  We would love to do this on an annual basis, so if your favorite actress didn’t win or get as far as you wanted her to, don’t fret!  Also, if one of your favorite silent movie actresses wasn’t even a contender, send me a comment or a message and we’ll consider her for the next tournament.  Thank you, dear fans, for making this so fun!  Until next year, have a photo spam of our winner…

Thanks for making it a fun few weeks!  Now my life can go back to getting emotionally prepared to watch the Battlestar Galactica finale and writing fanfic about how Laura Roslin didn’t actually die because earth air cures all.

Ta-ta!

And the winners are…

Greta Garbo and Louise Brooks will be advancing to the finals!

Garbo beat out Norma Shearer and Louise managed to snag the victory from Clara Bow to battle it out in the finals of the Silent Movie Actress Tournament which will commence this Sunday.

Good job, ladies!

As always, thanks for voting and be sure to come back Sunday when voters will decide on their favorite–Greta or Louise?

The storms are on the ocean…

Welcome to the Final Four of the Silent Movie Actress Tournament!  There is a fierce battle brewing!  Which two actresses will make it to the finals next week?  On this blog, silent screen siren Greta Garbo is competing against the Queen of the Lot, Mrs. Thalberg for a spot in the finals.  Over at my friend Monty’s blog, http://poohtiger-allgoodthings.blogspot.com/, the It Girl Clara Bow, is taking on another movie icon, Louise Brooks.  Good luck, ladies!  May the odds be ever in your favor!

Whoops!  I’m mixing up my fandoms again!

Round three has ended!

Congratulations, Greta Garbo and Norma Shearer for advancing to the Silent Movie Actress Tournament’s Final Four!  They will compete for a spot in the finals beginning this Sunday.  Clara Bow and Louise Brooks are will also be competing for a spot in the finals over at my friend Monty’s blog.  Good luck, ladies, and we’ll see you on Sunday!

(Picture courtesy of the fabulous Monty!)

Round Three of the Silent Actress Movie Tournament!

We’re whittling down the competition!  These ladies are obviously fan favorites.  Whomever wins this round goes on to the final four next week.  Who it be?  Get voting!  Also, be sure to check out my friend Monty’s blog, http://poohtiger-allgoodthings.blogspot.com/,  for the Desiree and Stephen Brackets!

The Josie Bracket

The Maria Bracket

Good luck ladies!

Round two of the Silent Actress Tournament has begun!

Round two will run now through Thursday!  Be sure to vote for your favorite actresses here and at my friend Monty’s blog, http://poohtiger-allgoodthings.blogspot.com/.

In the Josie Bracket, we have:

In the Maria Bracket, we have:

Good luck to all the competitors!  Happy voting!

Round 1 of the Silent Actress Tournament has ended!

Here are our winners from the Josie and Maria brackets from round one!  The winners’ names are in bold.

From the Josie Bracket:

• Janet Gaynor vs. Alice Terry
• Pola Negri vs. Corinne Griffith
• Colleen Moore vs. Eleanor Boardman
• Greta Garbo vs. Dorothy Gish

From the Maria Bracket:

• Norma Shearer vs. Constance Talmadge
• Olive Borden vs. Jobyna Ralston
• Gloria Swanson vs. Vilma Bánky
• Marion Davies vs. Marie Prevost

A special thanks to everyone who voted!  The winners will be going against one another in round two, which will commence Sunday afternoon!  Just a reminder that all rounds will go from Sunday to Thursday.  Also, check out my friend Monty’s blog, http://poohtiger-allgoodthings.blogspot.com/, for the winners of the Desiree and Stephen brackets, as well as for the round two contenders.

See you on Sunday!

Welcome to the Silent Actress Movie Tournament!

Pull up a chair and stay a while as 32 of our favorite silent screen actresses battle it out to see who is the cream of the crop.  Over the next few weeks, the girls will be pitted against one another to see who can make it to the end!  So, get your friends together and prepare to lead your girl to victory!

Here are just some of our contenders who will be competing in the tournament!

My blog will host the Josie and Maria brackets, while my good friend Monty will host the Desiree and Stephen brackets on his blog, http://poohtiger-allgoodthings.blogspot.com/.  Each round will last from Sunday afternoon through Thursday.  All winners will go on to the next round.

Good luck and happy voting!