Billy Wilder in a poster for ONE, TWO, THREE (1961). Poster design by Saul Bass #botd

One of the most famous names in the western movie genre, SHANE ('53) is anchored by the performance of Alan Ladd, who created one of the most timeless heroes in cinema history.

We're on a first name basis with him tonight. See it at 8pm ET.

Natalie Elphicke tried defecting to me first but I said no. I’m taking the trash out, not in. #PMQs

The Pink Shirt II by Tamara de Lempicka, 1928.

‘Nothing Sacred’ [1937]. Dir: William A. Wellman. DoP: W. Howard Greene.

Jason Lee Parry

Lupe Vélez by George Hurrell.

Alice Faye in Fallen Angel (1945). Cinematography by Joseph LaShelle.

Robert Ryan for Berlin Express (1948).

Jean Arthur by Eugene Robert Richee for The Plainsman (1936).

Maureen O'Sullivan by George Hurrell, c1931.

Oh hey, I wrote that! Nice to see the essay I originally wrote for Zócalo Public Square picked up here.

Barbara Stanwyck completely forgetting the job in hand at the sight of a cleaned-up Gary Cooper. 'Hmmmm?' Meet John Doe (1941).

Gloria Swanson, 1928.

Gary Cooper, May 7, 1901 – May 13, 1961

What're you giving me with the flying fish Constance Bennett and Gilbert Roland (m. 1941-46)

The Look of Love ....

Constance Dowling photographed in Los Angeles early in her career, circa 1943.

Kay Francis by Ray Jones, 1929.

#botd Rudolph Valentino, painted by Harry Roseland, 1922.