Smiles, Pouts and Smoldering Looks: Hollywood Pouts That Say So Much

Who can resist a beautiful smile, a soulful pout or a sexy, smoldering look? Not me! As this is my occasionally-when-I feel-like-it blog, I'll occasionally, when I feel like it, feature my favorites of all of the above. 


Before the over-plumped "trout pout," some stars could do it all with what nature gave them. Today, I'm dreaming of these provocative pouts:

Lana Turner

Lana was the queen of the perpetual pout.

Joan Blondell

Joan's smile usually lit up the screen, but her pout was pretty potent, too.

Clara Bow

Not matter what her pose, Clara was always irresistible.

Marilyn Monroe

The woman was just blessed with it all, wasn't she?

Hedy Lamarr

Hedy was a serious pouter.

Gail Russell

The girls today would kill for Gail's natural pout.

Gene Tierney

One of nature's true beauties no matter what the pose.

Elizabeth Taylor

Who could resist Liz in full pout mode? Not many.

Pouts are not exclusive to the ladies. Some of the fellas can pout with the best, too!

Charles Boyer 

Zee pout - eet is a French, thing, no?

Robert Taylor

Before he became a rugged leading man, Robert Taylor had a serious pout going on.

James Stewart

Another leading man with a pouting past.

Louis Jourdan

Ah, the French - they are not afraid to pout!


I love pondering these Hollywood pouts!

Smiles, Pouts and Smoldering Looks: Hollywood Smiles That Make Me Smile

Who can resist a beautiful smile, a soulful pout or a sexy, smoldering look? Not me! As this is my occasionally-when-I feel-like-it blog, I'll occasionally, when I feel like it, feature my favorites of all of the above. Today, I'm dreaming of these beautiful smiles:

1. Audrey Hepburn - happiness is a warm puppy and a smile from Audrey Hepburn.

2. Clark Gable - oh those dimples!

3. Vivien Leigh - we know she's a minx, but she looks so sweet!

4. William Holden - the smile just completes the perfect picture

5. Greta Garbo - a gift from a goddess

6. Cary Grant - since all of his other equipment is my favorite, I'm just singling out the smile here

7. Jean Harlow - a nice, non-sex-pot girl underneath the satin

8. Jack Nicholson - oh, he's a charming devil!

9. Paulette Goddard - she puts the fizz in the soda

10. Buster Keaton- beautiful, but sightings are rare

Ah, a most pleasant dream!

Dreaming of... How To Steal A Million

This is another one of those 60s movies that refuse to leave my consciousness. I guess I just have a soft spot for sparkling, frothy films that feature beautiful people in beautiful places (especially if it involves intrigue, art and a Paris locale). The story is really light as a feather, but there are three major things about this movie that I keep dreaming of:

1. The Beauty of Peter O'Toole. Was he ever more  handsome and romantic?

The start of my love affair with those blue eyes
and a series of swinging 60s Brits

2. The beauty of Audrey Hepburn. Dig that eye shadow!

From the moment I saw her, she was my idol

3. The fabulosity of Audrey's wardrobe. Everything I ever learned about fashion, I learned from Audrey.

Dressed for a drive

Love this "Cat Woman" look - totally ready for a caper!

What a couple - and especially love the pattered tights. 

The blazer, gold button and scarf are just divine -
as are those matching patterned tights

Audrey looked so pretty in yellow -
and white patterned tights - how 60s!

Every movie doesn't have to be a work of genius, right? Sometimes, it's just fun to remember how much fun you had at the movies.

Dreaming of... My Movie Star Valentines

♥♥♥ I love movie stars

and love to getting

Valentines from them!♥♥♥

A Gorgeous Garbo Greeting
(I knew she was a softie)

Ann Sheridan wears her
heart on her, um,  heart

There can be no sweeter Valentine than Liz

Debbie offers a tree of
hearts for her Valentine

Audrey always captures hearts



Shirl-girl is just the cutest Valentine!



A Pair of Marilyns - Always the Queen of Hearts

Wishing you the happiest and

loveliest Valentine's Day that a

little movie star can shine your way!

DREAMING OF ... THE ART OF LOVE

The Art of Love is just one of those 1960s comedies that came and went at the local movie theater, but it has always held a very special place in my heart. The plot revolves the scheme to pretend that starving artist Dick Van Dyke is dead so that his paintings will increase in value. I have never forgotten:

The Charming Opening Credits

How handsome James Garner was

How funny (and cute) 

Dick Van Dyke was

How lovely and sophisticated 

Angie Dickinson was

How colorful Ethel Merman 

was (check out the video clip 

for the pink hair)

And mostly how beautiful 

Elke Sommer was 

(I coveted her hair and her nose)

Some extra added features:

I knew the supporting players from The Dick Van Dyke Show!

Carl Reiner

Roger C. Carmel

And, it took place in Paris!

The Art of Love, directed by Norman Jewison, was released in 1965, was not terribly successful, and is just a funny, sweet film that I long to see again. I'll keep dreaming!

The paintings for the film were done by artist Don Cincone and can be viewed here.