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About Michelle Vogel

I'm an author and Hollywood historian. I also write original songs. My YouTube channel can be viewed at the link below... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JnFwDIuXf_P4InbpjQzaA

Goodbye, Whitney…

The announcement of Whitney Houston’s death today, while not surprising, was still a shock. It’s a well-known fact that news outlets have had her obituary written for over a decade. She was on a death watch. Her angelic voice ruined, she was booed from stages around the world, slowly dying from a long-term addiction to booze and drugs…and we all stood by and watched it happen. Well, today it finally happened.

How many of the people (read: celebrities) writing “loving tributes” stepped in to truly help her?

Yes, some addicts are beyond help, but with money not an issue and rehab centers at her fingertips, if she wanted help and she was serious about getting clean, it was there. She certainly had a better chance than most addicts.

The keyword is “IF” she wanted help…maybe she didn’t.

Drugs always win!

Rich, poor, black, white, gay, straight, male, female…it doesn’t matter. Sadly, death is the guaranteed end.

RIP Whitney!

The world lost you years before you died…today you just made things permanent.

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One Moment In Time. 

Listen and remember the many moments in time that Whitney Houston shared with the world. She will be greatly missed.

As the last line goes…”I will be free”.

You’re free now, Whitney.

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Zsa Zsa Turns 95!

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New Marilyn Monroe Photos Uncovered!

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Everything Old Is New Again!

The Artist sparks a wave of interest in silent films and its stars!

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Facebook Author Page

This evening I created my own “author page” on Facebook. So, between my blog and the newly created Facebook page, everything you need to know about my projects will be covered, in not one, but two places – by ME! 🙂

FYI – My Facebook author page is about my work only. It’s not a personal Facebook page.

My OFFICIAL Facebook Author Page

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WANTED: Glass Movie Slides; Coming Attraction Advertising of a Bygone Era

Posted below is a link to a collection of glass movie slides, or coming attraction slides, as they are also known. Pre movie trailers, these hand painted glass slides  were projected onto the movie screen to show audiences what to expect in theatres in the coming weeks.

As with movie posters, this was a form of disposable advertising. Paper and glass, if not treated properly, won’t stand the test of time, however, many of these coming attraction slides HAVE survived, and it’s an area of collecting that I (and my husband) enjoy.

To say we’re a bit addicted, is an understatement! You see, we started off collecting Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle slides only. Then it went into silent comedy slides only. It then branched out into any silent film…and now, we’ve opened ourselves up to the horror of every film ever produced, yes, that’s right, we’ve crossed into sound films too – GULP! 🙂

So, if YOU happen to have any glass movie slides that you’re wanting to sell, or if you know of anyone selling a collection, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

E-mail me at – mvozus@gmail.com

For an example of these beauties, check out the link that I’ve posted below. You can click thru each page (there are six pages in all) to see the entire collection. Additionally, if you click on a particular slide, it will also enlarge.

Enjoy the show!

Coming Attraction Slides

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Awards Season! WOO HOO!!!

Are YOU watching the SAG Awards tonight?!

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Jeffrey Hunter Book by Paul Green – Please Sign the Below Petition to Show Your Support!

My friend, and fellow author, Paul Green has spent the past year writing the definitive life and career study of actor, Jeffrey Hunter. However, there is now a threatened legal dispute and the book is in limbo until an agreement is made. The book was completed in time for the Halloween 2011 deadline, but due to this hiccup, unfortunately, it’s now on hold. Paul is hoping a resolution can be made in the near future, but until that time, please take a few seconds of your time to sign the below petition to show your support for Paul Green’s work.

Thank you! 🙂

Petition Link HERE

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“Gene Tierney: A Biography” in Paperback – $25 plus FREE SHIPPING!

Just a reminder that my book Gene Tierney: A Biography has recently been released in paperback. As a result, the price has decreased too. For $25, with free shipping (within the U.S.), it’ll be delivered to your door via Amazon.com in just a matter of days. See link below to purchase.

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An Announcement that Shocked the World…

*Her age is given as thirty-three. This is incorrect. She was actually thirty-six.

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