Comments on: Reborn on the Fourth of July

By: FeFe

FeFe — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:58:22 +0000

Such an informative and engaging post. I've often wondered, after seeing Mickey Rooney's strong vocal defense of Mayer, that those who clashed with him just didn't get his sense of patriotism versus art?

By: robertavrech

robertavrech — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:21:30 +0000

Thanks one and all for your wonderful and articulate comments.

By: Bookworm Room » Born on the 4th of July

Bookworm Room » Born on the 4th of July — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:19:58 +0000

[...] Robert’s most recent offering there, in honor of July 4th, is a post that manages, marvelously, to intertwine L.B. Mayer, the patriotism that one infused Hollywood (because the Jews there were old-fashioned America lovers, not ugly political operatives), and Jewish history in the Pale. Read it to be inspired, educated and entertained. Share With Others: [...]

By: Darkwolf

Darkwolf — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:42:18 +0000

Yet another true story of a real American and proof of the American dream.

By: nolotrippen

nolotrippen — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:34:41 +0000

Thanks. Got it!

By: America Tributes, from Dolly Parton, John Wayne, & Marvel/DC Super-heroes… Happy Fourth of July! (videos) « Frugal Café Blog Zone

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:58:12 +0000

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By: JBnID

JBnID — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:57:07 +0000

From an anti-Hollywood senior citizen that hasn't seen a movie since Jaws, I appreciate this story very much.
I wonder what happened to make them the bunch of whining, simpering, phony, profane, self-congratulatory, snobs of today?
Could it be too much un-earned money?

By: Schizoid_Mann

Schizoid_Mann — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:17:05 +0000

They enlarge with Safari on a mac.

By: Schizoid_Mann

Schizoid_Mann — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:15:39 +0000

Great stuff. Always a big fan of old studio stories. Personally, my favorite photos of actors and actresses were the group studio photos. I love them.

By: Oscar Mayer

Oscar Mayer — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:08:22 +0000

"It’s Great to be an American" – 1941
(Ray Muffs-Jimmie Crane)
"It's great to be an American
Live in the land of the free
Be proud that you're an Amercian
You stand for life
You stand for love
And Liberty!"