Joan Blondell - 103 years

Today it's the 103rd birthday of one of my favorite pre-code actresses - the cynical, gum chewing, night club girl Joan Blondell. Happy Birthday!



We have other birthday children today, that I could honor with some photos too.
Fredric March reaches the honorable age of 112. He's very happy about it.



Tough Fred MacMurray turn 101 years, and amuses himself with a Claudette Colbert melting in his arms.



And the oldest birthday kid is Raymond Massey at 113 years of age. He celebrates with a quiet evening at home, dressed up as Abraham Lincoln. (You can't blame him for becoming a little senile at this age, can you?)
According to the real Abraham Lincoln's son, Robert Todd Lincoln (1843-1926), Massey's speaking voice had a strong resemblance to his father's. That might be the reason for Massay getting the part of dear old Abraham in Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940).

Male Cheesecake #1

Robert Mitchum with his shirt popped off, hairy and in color. Could it be better?

I've caught a cold - again. Every time there is some tiny little change in the wheather, I get a cold. I know, everyone feels sorry for me. That's because I'm suffering. Big time.

But there is a cure! Oh yes, there is a cure. Even if the effect maybe isn't too consistent. The cure spells M-A-L-E C-H-E-E-S-E-C-A-K-E.

Go fetch your drooling bucket, and have fun! Even if you don't have a cold. Like me.

Clint Eastwood looks determinated.

Wrestling Nat Pendleton in pretty underwear.

Fred MacMurray visualizes the dream of the perfect American.

Burt Lancaster is proud over his (probably painted-on) tattoo.

If every woman could have their own Tyrone Power in their backyard...

Dear Mr. Gable, oh dear...

Errol Flynn sure knows how to pose.

Hmm, maybe I need to employ a gardener... Do they all have the Montgomery Clift outfit?

Sean Connery looks like he doesn't know how to read. But he sure is handsome.

And a Rock Hudson in a towel - only. I'm no big fan of his, but if he keeps his wardrobe in that style, I guess we can get along.