Barrymuch, Barrymore, Barrymost: Lionel Barrymore, obsessively

...set to a Russian-composer inspired tone poem. Happy birthday to one of the most fascinating figures I've ever researched,  a resil...

According to http://www.fairmont.com/press-room/articles/thesavoyonehundredfirsts/ (on the historic "firsts" of the Savoy Hotel ...

So, I'm very much new to the world of coloring black and white photos, and I've achieved probably the best I can do with clothing i...

... De Last Van der Sterkele! Or, The Strong Man's Burden, (1913) version from the Dutch EYE Institute. There are only 7 title cards...

(Those who celebrate! Happy Sunday/ Fifth of Lionel to all!) Apropos of the season, here is Mr. B WITH A BUNNY. And his second wife, Iren...

…to buy a pair of nice trousers. I kid. It seems to be a truth that, tuxedos (rented, borrowed, or otherwise) aside, Lionel Barrym...

It's finally here! The day which Lionel Barrymore for reasons which passeth understanding lied about being his birthday, April 12.  Her...