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This Land is Mine (1943)

By pppatty on | From pppatty.blogspot.com
As I am wont to comment periodically when Charles Laughton figures in my recent viewing, he is one of my top favourites and in so many ways one of the most accomplished screen actors ever. I am glad to discover that I am not alone, having recently stumbled on a Laughton group on Yahoo comprised of others who believe the same. The thing about him is just how expressive he could be on screen with the most minimal of gestures or facial tics and also how moving he could be when speechifying...Read Full Story

Island of Lost Souls (1932)

By pppatty on | From pppatty.blogspot.com
While the list may vary from time to time, Charles Laughton always features amongst my top five favourite film actors.  While he was never in competition with more 'beautiful' players, his infinite ability to lend shades and nuances to his characters makes him one of the most consummate of the many 'stars' who have graced the silver screen. Unlike many other charismatic actors whose film personae seldom vary, each of his roles is subtly different.  It is therefore possibly something of a...Read Full Story

The Best of a Bad Lot

By pppatty on | From pppatty.blogspot.com
I've seen some pretty dubious films over the last few days -- "Alvin and the Chipmunks" anyone? -- which are really not worth writing about. These included another two 2007 efforts which probably did no business to speak of: Hilary Swank in yet another poor role choice in "P.S. I Love You" and where-has-my-career-gone Meg Ryan in frought family drama "In the Land of Women". Forget about them! So has there been anything deserving of comment? Well... Venom (1981): This London-set "thriller" (I...Read Full Story

Welcome to our blog about Charles Laughton

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This is our group blog, which is unique because any Zimbio member can post an entry to it. Some members blog about recent news and trends related to the portal topic, others recount relevant personal stories. You can also comment on and rate existing blog entries, to voice your opinion and to help the community identify which members and entries on the portal are must-reads. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this portal? Well, then put on your journalist's cap...Read Full Story
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Kim Laughton to head Schwab Charitable
Kim Laughton has been named president of Schwab Charitable, a role she has filled on an interim basis for the past six months. Laughton joined Schwab Charitable in 2007 and succeeds Kim Wright-Violich, who stepped down last year. Schwab Charitable also announced that Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz has been elected chairman of the board. Schwab-Pomerantz is president of the Charles Schwab Foundation, the company's private charity. Schwab Charitable...  
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