Junebug’s 100th birthday

"I don't know whether or not I particularly like that kid. But she sure is cute." - Dick Powell Dick Powell and I are not the same. I liked June Allyson right away. I watched Good News (1947) and found her to be overflowing with charm. She was cute and tiny and bubbly. She had …

The June Allyson Centenary blogathon is here!

I'm so excited to be celebrating Miss Junie's 100th birthday with you all! Please leave a link to your post in the comment section here and I will update this post as more entries come in. I’ll try to leave comments on them all too~ I can't wait to read everyone's entries! *** Your host …

June Allyson is Too Young to Kiss

The fact that not one, but two classic Hollywood films exist about grown women impersonating 12 year olds is weird? Amazing? Decide for yourself. The Major and the Minor (1942) starred Ginger Rogers and Ray Milland. Susan Applegate pretends to be a 12 year old so she can buy a discount train ticket. In the …

Announcing the June Allyson Centenary blogathon!

I am excited to announce my first blogathon, dedicated to June Allyson's 100th birthday in October! June Allyson is one of my ultimate favorites, America's Sweetheart with the froggy voice. I don't think she gets enough love. She worked her magic on me and I've been enamored with her for close to two years now. …