Barrymuch, Barrymore, Barrymost: Lionel Barrymore, obsessively

 I've been awol for mostly health reasons, tbh. But I received an appropriate LB gift for my birthday! This is one of two I have: the ot...

 It's only been forever, but life is rather hectic. I hope my 2 readers are being safe and staying covid-free. As a reminder, Mr. B lost...

 So what a year, huh? Not as dramatic as quite a few of Lionel Barrymore's life (2 world wars, a pandemic, etc etc), but still special f...

And all that implies! I love this film and the story behind it. Gloria Swanson is the queen of early cinema moxie. Read her bio and check ou...

It has been a right minute, but health and life and this pandemic thing has really cut into my blogging capabilities. Not to mention, Texas ...

 For this year, I offer a bemusing item: the first fifteen pages of Mr B's novel "Mr. Cantonwine". It's not an easy read, ...

 Sorry about that. I have finally been up to researching Mr. B again, and have found some rather nice little items lately! His death anniver...