There’s nothing quite like discovering a forgotten classic. Whether it’s a lesser known film from an actor or director you love, or a film that completely introduces a knew group of talent to you, finding a great film that doesn’t get a lot of love is exciting.
I’m a big fan of obscure classics. Sometimes I see them just because I’m trying to view the entire filmography of a favorite actor or director, and sometimes I just find them because I record anything that looks remotely interesting from TCM. I’ve discovered some of my very favorite actors and actresses this way.
But there are just so many unknown films that it’s hard to tell which ones are going to be the great ones, and which ones are forgotten for a reason. That’s why I started this blog, to help other classic film fans find and enjoy the best that obscure classic cinema has to offer.
Obscure Classics is a series of websites devoted to obscure and neglected films, actors, and directors of the classic era. The current blogs are Madge Evans and Frank Borzage. All information, reviews, essays, etc. regarding them will be posted on their pages. Some of that material will also be poster on the Obscure Classics Home Page, which will also feature material on other obscure classics that do not yet have their own home.
If you have questions, suggestions, material you’d like featured on the site, or a favorite forgotten star you’d like to see a paged dedicated to, just email me at obscure_classics@yahoo.com
October 26, 2008 at 7:56 pm
I’m a new fan of the site. I love classics!
Can you suggest 10 MUST-SEE movies to get me started on obscure classics? And what movie is that picture from on the “About” page?
Thanks!
October 27, 2008 at 8:10 am
That’s actually a good idea for a little feature for the site, so if you can wait a little while, I might be able to get all of the writers to put together a list.
The picture is form Letty Lynton. And since you asked about it, I think I’ll go ahead and make it the YouTube movie of the week.
December 24, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Love that picture:)…And your blog!
I think the best movie ever made is Breakfast at tiffany`s… Closely followed by Funny face (ok.ok. some painfully long singing- scenes in the last one…but still SSOOO adorable… And Audrey Hepburn is so great:)
May 12, 2009 at 11:02 am
Hello,
I don’t know if you can help, but I’ve been looking for the name of a certain movie for 25 years. When I was a teenager, I saw this movie about a rich gentleman who wanted to leave his inheritance to family but had none close to him. Discovering some distance relatives, he decided to leave them a small amount to see how it affected their lives. He also moved into their boarding house under an assumed name and took a job at the local soda fountain. The money ended up hurting the once-happy family so in the end he decides not to leave them the rest and they can be happy again. Does this sound like a familiar movie? Any help you can give me to clear up this mystery would be extremely appreciated. I very much like your site. Thank you for your time.
John Peckham
May 18, 2009 at 10:33 am
It doesn’t sound familiar to me off hand, but if I think of it I will let you know. And maybe somebody else will see this comment and know what movie you’re talking about.
October 30, 2009 at 2:22 am
Hey Katie,
I don’t know exactly what happened, but my email account (obscureclassics) was deactivated.
I tried to get a hold of you, but I got some kind of error message when I emailed you. What is your new email address?
Man, life has been very busy lately. I see that you have returned to the website these last few weeks, I would like to as well. Lets sit down some time and discuss the particulars of it.
Hit me up when you get this please. I hope all is well with you. I miss talking movies with you. We gotta catch up!
Oh, and by the way, Happy Halloween!
-Greg-
Hit me up on Skype or email me at my old email (not the obscureclassics one). I’d rather not post it here. I’ll check back here periodically as well.